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TORONTO – Three-pointers were the undoing of the Toronto Raptors against the rival New York Knicks on Friday. Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 29 points but Toronto still fell 119-106. Barnes was responsible for half of the Raptors’ six three-pointers, while the Knicks drilled 16 from beyond the arc, …
Read More »28-year-old man dead after vehicle hits tree in Halton Hills, Ont.
Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred in the town of Halton Hills early Saturday evening. Halton Regional Police said they were notified around 5:22 p.m. Saturday of a collision on Fallbrook Trail, north of 27 Sideroad. According to police, a 28-year-old man from Erin was driving a …
Read More »Potential strike looms: Casino workers overwhelmingly vote in favour, demanding fair deal – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Unifor Local 144 members have voted with 98 per cent in favour of taking strike action if a fair contract cannot be reached. “We don’t have endless patience. A serious offer from the employer is required to get bargaining back on track,” …
Read More »Canadian entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and partner reportedly found dead in Caribbean
A well-known Quebec entrepreneur and philanthropist and his partner are believed to have been found dead in the Caribbean, where they owned a luxury resort, local reports have confirmed. According to multiple French language news networks in Quebec, film industry entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand were found …
Read More »Barnes wears signed Sinclair jersey as tribute
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted December 1, 2023 11:38 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes made a small contribution to the ongoing celebration of Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair on Friday. Barnes wore a signed red Sinclair jersey before and …
Read More »Man acquitted in murder of organized crime member shot dead in Laval, Que.: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Provincial police in Quebec say they are investigating the homicide of a 30-year-old man who was shot dead in Laval Saturday night, a year after he was acquitted for the murder of an organized crime member. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers say …
Read More »Runners brave cold for Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle raising $2.5K – Winnipeg
Winnipeggers braved the cold on Saturday to run for the Salvation Army’s Santa shuffle fun run, raising $2,500 for the cause. “For a lot of folks, this is one of the things that helps them kick off the festive season. You’ll see folks with race pinneys on, and on a …
Read More »Royal City Mission elated after securing funding for drop-in program
It is not exactly a Christmas miracle, but the Royal City Mission in Guelph will be able to keep the doors to their daytime drop-in program open throughout the winter months. City council passed a motion to fund the program, which will allow the mission to extend their daytime services …
Read More »Man in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles in Niagara Falls
A 31-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after being struck by two vehicles in Niagara Falls, police say. Niagara Emergency Medical Services arrived at Lundy’s Lane and Garner Road around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, where there were reports of a pedestrian involved in a collision. Officers said a Black Kia, driven …
Read More »Mississauga man arrested for forcing 2 women into sex trade: police – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Mississauga man has been arrested and charged after allegedly forcing two women into the sex trade. According to Peel Regional Police, the man forcibly confined one of his victims and forced her to work in the sex trade, while procuring the …
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