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Blue Jays get OF Myles Straw and $2M in pool space from Guardians, but then miss out on Sasaki

Blue Jays get OF Myles Straw and $2M in pool space from Guardians, but then miss out on Sasaki

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired unperforming outfielder Myles Straw and $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians in a trade on Friday.
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Pat King, organizer of the 'Freedom Convoy,' to be sentenced Feb. 7

Pat King, organizer of the 'Freedom Convoy,' to be sentenced Feb. 7

OTTAWA — Pat King, an organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protest, is set to be sentenced Feb. 7. Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland found King guilty on five counts In November, including mischief and disobeying a court order.
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Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race

Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Less than five weeks after she resigned her cabinet seat over a dispute with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland has launched her campaign to replace him as the leader of the Liberal party.
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Two officers charged in Highway 401 wrong-way crash that killed four: SIU

Two officers charged in Highway 401 wrong-way crash that killed four: SIU

TORONTO — Two police officers are facing criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a deadly wrong-way highway pursuit that killed four people, including an infant and his grandparents, Ontario's police watchdog said Friday.
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Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations

Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations

OTTAWA — An organization advocating for people with disabilities says the new federal disability benefit could be delayed beyond the promised July 1 payment date because the government still hasn't approved the regulations.
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Toronto FC makes a deal with Colorado Rapids to add to Robin Fraser's coaching staff

Toronto FC makes a deal with Colorado Rapids to add to Robin Fraser's coaching staff

TORONTO — New head coach Robin Fraser added to his coaching staff Friday with Toronto FC making a deal to pry loose two of his former assistants from the Colorado Rapids.
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Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates

Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by Jan. 23 and pay a $350,000 fee to enter the race. The winner will be named on March 9.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets rally ahead of inauguration

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets rally ahead of inauguration

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 200 points Friday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. stock markets saw a steady rally on the last trading day before Donald Trump is inaugurated as president.
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New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

TORONTO — New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser left for Spain with a smile on his face Friday as the MLS team shifted its training camp to Marbella.
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Paul Gross, Martha Burns on bringing real-life marital history to ‘Virginia Woolf’

Paul Gross, Martha Burns on bringing real-life marital history to ‘Virginia Woolf’

TORONTO — Being married is not a prerequisite to portraying the tortured couples at the heart of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” but Paul Gross and Martha Burns certainly see the advantage of being able to draw on their own longtime union in order t
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