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Lawyers say 'aggression' was initial charge against Neymar
RIO DE JANEIRO - The Brazilian lawyers who first represented an unidentified woman who has accused soccer star Neymar of rape said Tuesday that her initial complaint charged she was a victim of "aggre...
Jun 4, 2019
Lawyers say 'aggression' was initial charge against Neymar
RIO DE JANEIRO - The Brazilian lawyers who first represented an unidentified woman who has accused soccer star Neymar of rape said Tuesday that her initial complaint charged she was a victim of "aggre...
Jun 4, 2019
Thompson scores 25, Golden State ties up series against Raptors with 109-104 win
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors unravelled in the time it took plenty of stunned fans to file back into their seats with their halftime beers. Eight straight missed shots and five turnovers. And just si...
Jun 4, 2019
Large delegation brings disabled transportation concerns to city council
City Council had a long discussion with close to 30 users of disabled transportation, along with their care-givers, family members, and bus drivers, at its meeting Tuesday.Council passed several motio...
Jun 4, 2019 Photo by Curtis Galbraith
Former U.S. president Barack Obama adds star power to game 2 of NBA Finals
TORONTO - Former U.S. president Barack Obama added some star power to Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Obama was accompanied by Raptors president Masai Ujiri as he walked past the Toront...
Jun 4, 2019
With Chara hurt, Bruins need help on D in Stanley Cup Game 5
BEDFORD, Mass. - The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final despite a run of regular-season injuries that prevented anyone on the roster from playing all 82 games. Now comes the real test. The Br...
Jun 4, 2019
Canada announces new funding model to support women's equality globally
VANCOUVER - Canada's minister of gender equality has announced a new initiative aimed at creating a sustainable model to fund women's rights organizations in developing countr...
Jun 4, 2019
Drake gets taste of his own medicine as Warriors down Raptors in NBA Finals Game 2
TORONTO - Drake opted for a costume change and got a taste of his own medicine Sunday night during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors' global ambassador/rapper seemingly set his trolli...
Jun 4, 2019
Golden state coach Steve Kerr wears 'Vote For Our Lives' shirt ahead of Game 2
TORONTO - Steve Kerr has never been shy about making political statements. Game 2 of the NBA Finals was no different for the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Kerr sported a black T-shirt at hi...
Jun 4, 2019
Tick season and how to stay safe
The change in weather is bringing out the tick population. Tick season begins as soon as the weather reaches above 4 degrees Celsius. "They actually hibernate through the winter, so they don't normall...
Jun 4, 2019