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Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible

Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible

Ontario communities hit hard by a weekend ice storm braced for another round of gusty winds and freezing rain on Wednesday as a massive spring storm descended on Central Canada.

Easton Lucas goes 5 scoreless in first big league start as Jays beat Nats 4-2 for 3-game sweep

TORONTO (AP) — Easton Lucas allowed one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
Closing submissions resume in trial of teen girl accused of killing Kenneth Lee

Closing submissions resume in trial of teen girl accused of killing Kenneth Lee

TORONTO — None of the other teens who violently swarmed a homeless Toronto man in 2022 appeared to make any motions consistent with stabbing during the attack, prosecutors argued Wednesday at the murder trial of a teen girl they allege inflicted the
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the United States rose Wednesday ahead of a tariff announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump, with anxious investors uncertain what would happen after the closing bell.
Easton Lucas, in his first major-league start, leads Blue Jays past Washington

Easton Lucas, in his first major-league start, leads Blue Jays past Washington

TORONTO — Easton Lucas held the Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start as the Toronto Blue defeated Washington 4-2 in interleague play Wednesday.
Trial for two accused in fatal shooting of OPP officer hears about 'frantic' scene

Trial for two accused in fatal shooting of OPP officer hears about 'frantic' scene

The first officer who tended to a fellow Ontario Provincial Police constable after he was fatally shot more than two years ago described in court Wednesday a "frantic" scene as he attempted life-saving measures. OPP Const.
'Her absence is felt': Family members address inquest into 2019 Ottawa bus crash

'Her absence is felt': Family members address inquest into 2019 Ottawa bus crash

Family members of two people who died in a 2019 Ottawa bus crash spoke about their grief at the start of a coroner's inquest Wednesday, with one woman telling the jury her family is still searching for answers.
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.
Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal

Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal

TORONTO — Commissioner Gary Bettman said the money took some work, but the negotiation process was otherwise smooth for its newest broadcast rights deal in Canada. Rogers Communications Inc.
Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S.