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Maple Leafs defeat Islanders 3-1, tie idle Florida for the top spot in Atlantic Division

TORONTO (AP) — David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday to move into a tie with idle Florida for the top spot in the Atlantic Division.
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher to close out a strong 2024

S&P/TSX composite ticks higher to close out a strong 2024

Canada's main stock index ticked higher on the final day of 2024, putting a bow on a year that saw impressive gains for North American markets. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 107.35 points at 24,727.
Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott in quiet end to running back's illustrious Dallas career

Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott in quiet end to running back's illustrious Dallas career

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, a quiet end to a Dallas career that started with two rushing titles in three seasons but faded quickly from there.
Kampf, Lorentz and Tavares score for Maple Leafs in 3-1 win over Islanders

Kampf, Lorentz and Tavares score for Maple Leafs in 3-1 win over Islanders

TORONTO — David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.
'Citizen science': Birders see changing landscapes, climate in 125th annual count

'Citizen science': Birders see changing landscapes, climate in 125th annual count

UXBRIDGE, Ont. — The birds may have thought that Geoff Carpentier, or at least the sound he was making, was one of their own.
'Make our country proud': Canada, U.S. set for New Year's Eve clash at world juniors

'Make our country proud': Canada, U.S. set for New Year's Eve clash at world juniors

OTTAWA — Canada was in big trouble on an important night. It was New Year's Eve at the 2009 world junior hockey championship. The United States had jumped out to a 3-0 lead not even 13 minutes into the first period.
Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead.
Here are some of Ontario's new laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025

Here are some of Ontario's new laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws and regulations in Ontario, ranging from caps on child-care fees to tougher penalties for immigration fraud. Here are some of the rules and changes coming into effect as of Jan.
Maple Leafs place captain Matthews on injured reserve, recall Rifai from Marlies

Maple Leafs place captain Matthews on injured reserve, recall Rifai from Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed captain Auston Matthews on the injured reserve list on Tuesday, a move that allowed the team to recall a player ahead of their matinee against the New York Islanders.
One man dead, another injured after reported shooting, stabbing: Toronto police

One man dead, another injured after reported shooting, stabbing: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man is dead and another was seriously injured after reports of a shooting and stabbing in the city’s west end last night. Police say they were called to Old Weston Road and Rockwell Avenue at around 11:45 p.m.