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Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. earns CFL honour roll nod

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. earns CFL honour roll nod

TORONTO — The ninth 300-yard performance of the season earned B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. a top nod in the CFL honour roll. Adams received a top quarterback grade of 91.
Blue Jays earning plenty of interest from Ontario sports bettors

Blue Jays earning plenty of interest from Ontario sports bettors

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs for a second straight year, but this time Johnny Avello expects them to get past the opening round.
Hot, sunny weather in Toronto breaks record set two decades ago

Hot, sunny weather in Toronto breaks record set two decades ago

Toronto is seeing record-breaking heat today, with temperatures climbing far above typical October weather. Environment Canada says the temperature in the city is 29 C this afternoon, when the average high for the day should be 17 C.

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

TORONTO (AP) — India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved
Thunder Bay to host Canadian women's curling championship in 2025

Thunder Bay to host Canadian women's curling championship in 2025

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Thunder Bay will host the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts after the northwestern Ontario city had two previous attempts at hosting the Canadian women's curling championship impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Insurance regulator takes action against life insurance sales practices

TORONTO — Ontario's insurance regulator says it has taken enforcement action after finding widespread deficiencies related to the sale of life insurance products.
Brookfield raises US$12 billion for new global private equity fund

Brookfield raises US$12 billion for new global private equity fund

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it has raised US$12 billion for its latest global private equity fund. The company says Brookfield Capital Partners VI is the largest private equity fund it has raised.
Herdman adds another member of his Canada Soccer staff to the Toronto FC ranks

Herdman adds another member of his Canada Soccer staff to the Toronto FC ranks

TORONTO — John Herdman added to his staff at Toronto FC on Tuesday, bringing César Meylan on board as the MLS club's director of performance.
Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to edge Maple Leafs 5-4 in pre-season tilt

Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to edge Maple Leafs 5-4 in pre-season tilt

TORONTO — Nick Suzuki knows exactly what his team will face in the Atlantic Division. The Montreal Canadiens captain is also confident the group is up for the challenge.

EQB signs deal for 75 per cent stake in alternative asset manager ACM Advisors

TORONTO — EQB Inc. has signed a deal to acquire a 75 per cent stake in independent alternative asset manager ACM Advisors Ltd. Financial terms of the cash-and-share agreement were not immediately available.