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Man dead after late-night shooting outside northwest Toronto residence: police

Man dead after late-night shooting outside northwest Toronto residence: police

TORONTO — Police say a man is dead after a shooting in northwest Toronto. Toronto police say officers were called to the Rexdale neighbourhood around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a shooting.
Toronto council passes Chow motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

Toronto council passes Chow motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

Toronto city council declared gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the city on Thursday, while calling on Ontario and the federal government to do the same.
Maple Leafs hire Guy Boucher, Mike Van Ryn as assistant coaches

Maple Leafs hire Guy Boucher, Mike Van Ryn as assistant coaches

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn as assistant coaches, the team announced Thursday. The hirings round out head coach Sheldon Keefe's staff going into the 2023-24 season.
Magna investing US$790 million on Ford electric truck supplier plants in Tennessee

Magna investing US$790 million on Ford electric truck supplier plants in Tennessee

TORONTO — Magna International is investing more than US$790 million in the U.S. to build parts plants that will support Ford electric pickup truck production. The Aurora, Ont., auto-parts giant says it will build two facilities in Stanton, Tenn.
'Pink is life': Demand for all things Barbie spikes ahead of movie debut

'Pink is life': Demand for all things Barbie spikes ahead of movie debut

TORONTO — Few people were more excited than Natasha Philpott when Mattel revealed it had given its blessing for its most prized brand, Barbie, to get the Hollywood treatment almost 65 years after it was born.
Toronto Blue Jays sign 15 draft picks and three non-drafted free agents

Toronto Blue Jays sign 15 draft picks and three non-drafted free agents

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 15 players selected in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft as well as three non-drafted free agents.
Toronto's Laysla De Oliveira honours her immigrant parents with role in new TV series

Toronto's Laysla De Oliveira honours her immigrant parents with role in new TV series

TORONTO — For Toronto-born Laysla De Oliveira, it was the sacrifice of her immigrant parents that instilled in her grit and determination – the very qualities that she channels in her new role as a U.S.
Ontario regions face ambulance pressures; province won't release offload delay data

Ontario regions face ambulance pressures; province won't release offload delay data

Several Ontario municipalities say their paramedic services are under immense pressure, with worrying stretches of times during which no ambulances are available to respond to calls – but the province doesn't track the problem.

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 15, 25, 30, 31, 40 & 48.
Manny Machado's two-run single enough for Padres in 2-0 win over Blue Jays

Manny Machado's two-run single enough for Padres in 2-0 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Directing all the inertia of his windup toward home plate has helped José Berríos bounce back from the worst season of his career.