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Rugby World Cup evokes memories for former Canadian forward Mike Sheppard

Rugby World Cup evokes memories for former Canadian forward Mike Sheppard

TORONTO — The Rugby World Cup has brought back plenty of memories for Mike Sheppard. Like playing the All Blacks at the 2019 tournament in Japan. Only a select few Canadians get to face the haka. Sheppard had to wait for his chance.
'You get what you believe:' Jully Black champions Black talent at the Legacy Awards

'You get what you believe:' Jully Black champions Black talent at the Legacy Awards

TORONTO — R&B singer Jully Black spoke through tears as she saluted those who supported her with an impassioned speech at the Legacy Awards on Sunday, where an ebullient crowd celebrated Black heroes including Tonya Williams, Director X and the l
Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

TORONTO — The union that represents 5,600 workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada confirmed Sunday its members had ratified a three-year contract with the automaker, setting the pattern for upcoming talks with General Motors and Stellantis.

Wonderland ride gets stuck upside down for 25 minutes with passengers on board

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Passengers on a ride at a popular Toronto-area amusement park got more of a scare than a thrill on Saturday after the roller coaster they were riding on got stuck upside down for nearly half an hour.
Police say two dead, two more injured after shootings in northwest Toronto's

Police say two dead, two more injured after shootings in northwest Toronto's

TORONTO — Two people are dead and at least two others are injured after late-night shootings in Toronto's northwest end on Saturday. City police allege one group of people drove up to another shortly after 11:30 p.m.
Hot rental market makes search 'stressful' for many — and it won't get better soon

Hot rental market makes search 'stressful' for many — and it won't get better soon

TORONTO — On the hunt for a rental home in Calgary over the last six weeks, Marissa Giesinger and her boyfriend trawled through listings morning, noon and night, only to find most come along with dozens of applications and a steep price tag.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Tech conference The Canadian tech community will gather in Toronto over three days for the annual Elevate conference, which starts on Tuesday.
Ontario legislature resumes after Greenbelt about-face, minister resignations

Ontario legislature resumes after Greenbelt about-face, minister resignations

TORONTO — Ontario's legislature resumes sitting Monday on the heels of two cabinet ministers' resignations, a cabinet shuffle, and a major policy reversal – and that was just in the past week.
Kelly throws two touchdown passes as Argos earn season sweep of Ticats

Kelly throws two touchdown passes as Argos earn season sweep of Ticats

TORONTO — And the beat goes on for Wynton McManis and the Toronto Argonauts.
TTC throws goodbye party for Scarborough SRT after derailment hastened closure

TTC throws goodbye party for Scarborough SRT after derailment hastened closure

TORONTO — When Mahia Anhara reflects on her earliest days in Toronto, the sight of a striking blue train will always loom large.