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Restaurant Brands buying Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group for US$1B

Restaurant Brands buying Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group for US$1B

TORONTO — Burger King's parent company has signed a US$1 billion deal to buy the brand's largest U.S. franchisee. Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced Tuesday that it will purchase Carrols Restaurant Group Inc.
Barrick says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023

Barrick says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023 based on its preliminary figures.
Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott looks to make the most of UFC 297 showcase

Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott looks to make the most of UFC 297 showcase

TORONTO — It seems only fitting that Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott helps set the table for the two title fights that wrap up Saturday's UFC 297 fight card in Toronto Malott (10-1-1) is battling his way to the front of the line, or at lea
UFC champion Sean Strickland sends warning to UFC 297 opponent Dricus Du Plessis

UFC champion Sean Strickland sends warning to UFC 297 opponent Dricus Du Plessis

TORONTO — Middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland has sent South African challenger Dricus Du Plessis a warning ahead of their UFC 297 main-event showdown in Toronto on Saturday.
Sum 41 to close 'final' world tour with stop in Toronto

Sum 41 to close 'final' world tour with stop in Toronto

TORONTO — Sum 41 is heading back home to play what they say will be their final show. The Canadian rockers have booked Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 30, 2025 as the last stop on a massive world tour that runs for the better part of a year.
Coroner's inquest into death of Toronto teen Sammy Yatim resumes

Coroner's inquest into death of Toronto teen Sammy Yatim resumes

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into the death of Sammy Yatim, a Toronto teen who was shot by a police officer on an empty streetcar, is hearing about police hiring practices. Acting Staff Supt.
Jayson Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96; Toronto drops fourth straight

Jayson Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96; Toronto drops fourth straight

TORONTO — Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.

Tatum has 19 points, 14 rebounds, Celtics win 105-96 for 8th straight over Raptors

TORONTO (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Jrue Holiday scored eight of his season-high 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight meeting with Toronto, beating the Raptors 105-96 on Monday night
Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced 'selectively'

Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced 'selectively'

TORONTO — A group attending pro-Palestinian protests alleged Monday that Toronto police "selectively" enforced a ban on demonstrations at a highway overpass just days after the restriction was announced.
NHL announces PWHL's three-on-three all-star rosters

NHL announces PWHL's three-on-three all-star rosters

TORONTO — Marie-Philip Poulin, Sarah Nurse, Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Taylor Heise headline the two dozen women named to the NHL all-star festival's three-on-three tournament.