Ontario News

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.

OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 33 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors snapped an 11-game losing streak by beating the Brooklyn Nets 130-113 on Wednesday night.

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley had a double-double in his return to Toronto's lineup as the Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-113 on Wednesday to snap an 11-game losing skid.

SARNIA, Ont. — Beckham Edwards scored the overtime winner and goalie Nick Surzycia made 29 saves for the Sarnia Sting in a 3-2 win over the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League on Wednesday.

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a two-vehicle collision in Huron County killed one person and injured livestock on New Year's Day.

OTTAWA — Easton Cowan drove an opponent into the boards from behind.

TORONTO — The reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive lineman Da'Marcus Johnson. The six-foot-four, 255-pound lineman from Sacramento, Calif., recorded 52 tackles, 5.

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates Wednesday, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.

OTTAWA — Brayden Yager was the new face in town. The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding training camp in September 2023. Sidney Crosby made the youngster feel right at home.