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TORONTO – Leo Jimenez can’t believe he’s in a Major League Baseball clubhouse, preparing for a game with players he used to watch as a fan. Jimenez was recalled by the Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday afternoon, hours before Toronto hosted the Houston Astros. …
Read More »Blue Jays place shortstop Bichette on 10-day IL
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain Tuesday and called up Orelvis Martinez, the team’s second-ranked prospect, from Triple-A Buffalo. Bichette, who’s batting .237 with four homers and 28 …
Read More »Pharmacare should be in place by April 2025, health minister says – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s aiming to roll out the long-awaited national pharmacare program by April 1, 2025. “I’m sprinting, not walking,” Holland said on Wednesday on his way into caucus. He gave the expected launch date, as the House of …
Read More »Blue Jays place closer Romano on injured list
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching staff was dealt another blow Saturday when closer Jordan Romano was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Manager John Schneider said the decision was made after Romano’s MRI exam Friday …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers place Cam Lawson on 6-game injured list – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost more than just the game in Monday’s pre-season defeat to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Bombers have also lost the services of Canadian defensive tackle Cam Lawson to a long-term injury. Lawson was placed on the six-game injured …
Read More »Battle of the beef: Alberta premier, Texas governor place NHL playoff bet – Edmonton
Game 1 of third round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars is on Thursday night, and politicians in each region have placed a friendly wager on the series. In a post on social media, Premier Danielle Smith said she challenged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to a …
Read More »Severe thunderstorm watch in place for large part of southern Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A large part of southern Ontario is under a severe thunderstorm watch, with strong winds, hail and heavy rain possible on Wednesday. Environment Canada issued a watch for areas including the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area, Kitchener, Guelph, and the Niagara Region. “Thunderstorms will …
Read More »True North seeks extension in bid to buy Portage Place – Winnipeg
By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted November 29, 2023 8:19 pm Updated November 29, 2023 9:03 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size True North is asking for a little more time to decide whether or not it will buy a beleaguered downtown mall. Back in May, True …
Read More »Ontario government hands itself new powers over Ontario Place in proposed new law
The Ford government has tabled legislation that would give itself significant new powers to fast-track the redevelopment of Ontario Place and exclude it from environmental laws. Part of the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act — unveiled on Monday — sets out special powers for the provincial minister in charge of the …
Read More »Toronto and Ontario agree new deal, including DVP, Gardiner and Ontario Place
Ontario will upload control of the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway from Toronto as part of a new deal to bail out the cash-strapped municipality, the Ford government has announced. In exchange, the city will allow the province to take over the responsibility for Ontario Place, clearing the …
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