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Justice Fund's Yonis Hassan & Noah “40” Shebib on making Toronto safer for youth

Justice Fund's Yonis Hassan & Noah “40” Shebib on making Toronto safer for youth

TORONTO — A Toronto-based non-profit with connections to Drake’s record label is partnering with several major city organizations -- including the local school board and public transit operator -- to address youth safety issues.
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: Metro results Grocer Metro Inc. reports second quarter results on Wednesday.
Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

Timmins, Ont., to consider moving homeless shelter after complaints from residents

The future of a homeless shelter in the northern Ontario city of Timmins is on the line as many residents blame it for a rise in crime while others, including the mayor, say that ongoing social issues and a lack of resources are the real problem.
Alouettes outscore Ticats 24-3 in second half to secure 27-14 road victory

Alouettes outscore Ticats 24-3 in second half to secure 27-14 road victory

HAMILTON — They started slowly but Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes finished fast Saturday night. Caleb Evans and Regis Cibasu scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally Montreal to a 27-14 road win over Hamilton.
Canada's Boulais drops opening qualifying match at NBO Toronto

Canada's Boulais drops opening qualifying match at NBO Toronto

TORONTO — There were several take-aways for Canada's Justin Boulais on Saturday even if the scoreline in his first career ATP Tour match was unflattering. The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont.
Clashes at Toronto Eritrean festival send nine to hospital, shut local roads

Clashes at Toronto Eritrean festival send nine to hospital, shut local roads

TORONTO — Violence erupted at a festival for Toronto's Eritrean community on Saturday as participants clashed with demonstrators in exchanges that sent at least nine people to hospital.
Scarborough, Edmonton prevail in CEBL play-in games, advance to semis

Scarborough, Edmonton prevail in CEBL play-in games, advance to semis

TORONTO — The Scarborough Shooting Stars poured it on in the final quarter on Friday to bounce the Brampton Honey Badgers 98-74 in a Canadian Elite Basketball League play-in game held at Toronto's Pan Am Sports Centre.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime to open against a qualifier at National Bank Open

Canada's Auger-Aliassime to open against a qualifier at National Bank Open

TORONTO — A field stacked with most of the ATP Tour's top young stars — anchored by top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz — has National Bank Open tournament director Karl Hale feeling bullish about the 2023 edition of the event.
Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water as long weekend looms

Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water as long weekend looms

Anyone heading out on the water this long weekend is being urged to leave their floaties on the shore.
Toronto FC signs forward German forward Prince Owusu through 2024

Toronto FC signs forward German forward Prince Owusu through 2024

TORONTO — German forward Prince Owusu signed with Toronto FC through 2024 with an option for 2025 on Friday. He will be added to the club's roster pending his Canadian work permit, medicals, and receipt of the international transfer certificate.