TORONTO — Jennifer Kagan wipes away a single tear as she composes herself once again to discuss her daughter’s legacy. Her four-year-old, Keira Kagan, was found dead next to her father’s body at the base of a cliff in a Milton, Ont., conservation area in February 2020. A provincial committee …
Read More »Bethancourt’s three-run homer leads Rays past Jays
TORONTO – Alek Manoah wants to start throwing punches instead of wearing them. Manoah took the loss as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped an 8-1 decision to Tampa Bay on Sunday as the Rays avoided a three-game sweep. Manoah gave up seven over those runs on nine hits over 4 …
Read More »Gary Trent Jr. leads Raptors past Bucks 121-105
TORONTO – Everything the Toronto Raptors did Sunday was geared toward playoff preparation. Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 points as Toronto downed the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105, with both teams resting key players ahead of the NBA’s post-season. The Raptors finished the regular season ninth in the Eastern Conference and will …
Read More »Marner leads Maple Leafs over Canadiens
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs have nothing tangible to strive for as regular season winds down. Playoff seeding and home-ice advantage are both secured. Staying healthy and dialed into the details are paramount for a team that hasn’t tasted any spring success in almost two decades as it prepares to …
Read More »Vehicle collision leads to drug trafficking charges, suspect hunt: Saskatchewan RCMP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal Lake RCMP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision north of Prince Albert, Sask., that led to an impaired operation investigation and drug trafficking charges. One woman was arrested but a man – the driver of the vehicle – managed to escape. On …
Read More »Savoie hat trick leads Winnipeg Ice to Game 1 win over Medicine Hat – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Ice began what they hope is a long playoff run Friday night with a 5-3 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers at the Wayne Fleming Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven, first-round series. The Ice were led by forward Matthew Savoie, who picked up three …
Read More »Barnes’s double-double leads Raptors past Heat
TORONTO – The Miami Heat’s defence kept opening up for Scottie Barnes, either for an incisive pass or a scoring opportunity, and he took full advantage. Barnes earned a double-double with 22 points and a career-high 12 assists as the Toronto Raptors earned a 106-92 victory over Miami on Tuesday. …
Read More »Canada’s Nembhard leads Pacers past Raptors
TORONTO – Even though Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet each had a double-double the Toronto Raptors came out flat against a conference rival. Siakam led all scorers with 31 points and added 10 rebounds as the undermanned Raptors fell to the Indiana Pacers 118-114 on Wednesday. VanVleet scored 28 and …
Read More »Dispute over sports jersey leads to weapons, assault charges for Brockville, Ont. man – Kingston
A Brockville, Ont., man is facing weapons and assault charges after a dispute over a sports jersey. Police say on March 14 officers responded to a call on James Street West and found that one man had assaulted another. The investigation also revealed that the suspect had left the area …
Read More »MacKinnon leads Avs over Leafs 2-1 in a shootout
TORONTO – Nathan MacKinnon saw his five-game goal streak come to an end Wednesday. The Avalanche sniper still put the puck in the opposing net to clinch another crucial victory for the reigning — and surging — Stanley Cup champions. MacKinnon scored the only goal of the shootout as Colorado …
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