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Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup

Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup

TORONTO — Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday.
One man dead in downtown Toronto hit and run: police

One man dead in downtown Toronto hit and run: police

Toronto police say a fatal hit and run in the city's downtown core is being investigated as a homicide. Officers responded to reports around 10:50 Tuesday night of a male pedestrian hit by a vehicle in the area of Sherbourne Street and Queen Street.
Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return

Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return

TORONTO — It hurt but Cavan Biggio's patience at the plate handed the Toronto Blue Jays a key win on Tuesday.

Biggio hit by pitch to force in tiebreaking run in 8th, Blue Jays beat Phillies 2-1

TORONTO (AP) — Cavan Biggio was hit in the foot by a pitch with a bases-loaded pitch in the eighth inning to force in the tiebreaking run in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow

Romano returns for Blue Jays, more to follow

TORONTO — Jordan Romano is back on the Toronto Blue Jays' roster, and more of the team's injured players could be back on Friday.

Zhang, Ince share junior boys lead at national golf championship

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Two golfers from B.C.'s Lower Mainland share the lead after two rounds of the Canadian Junior boys championship. Alex Zhang of Richmond shot a 3-under 69 on Tuesday to sit at 4-under for the tournament.
Metro says union refused request to meet amid ongoing grocery strike in the GTA

Metro says union refused request to meet amid ongoing grocery strike in the GTA

TORONTO — Amid an ongoing strike by Metro workers in Toronto, the grocery giant said Unifor refused its request to meet with the bargaining committee.
Blue Jays activate All-Star RHP Romano off IL, SS Bichette to begin rehab assignment

Blue Jays activate All-Star RHP Romano off IL, SS Bichette to begin rehab assignment

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays All-Star closer Jordan Romano was activated off the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia.
Class-action lawsuit proposed over Toronto police practice of 'carding'

Class-action lawsuit proposed over Toronto police practice of 'carding'

TORONTO — A proposed class-action lawsuit has been launched over Toronto police's historic use of "carding," alleging the practice of randomly stopping people and collecting their information continues to harm marginalized communities.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,899.79, down 390.75): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down $1.05, or 2.19 per cent, to $46.86 on 15.1 million shares.