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fromTheLeafsNation
3 days ago

3 Maple Leafs prospects who have surprised so far in 2025-26

Late-round and undrafted Maple Leafs prospects, like Harry Nansi, have delivered surprising 2025-26 improvements, offering valuable depth despite lacking first-round picks until 2028.
Toronto
fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

Berube preaches 'glass half-full' mentality, praises Woll for competing: 'He wanted to be in there and fight'

Craig Berube urges optimism as the 9-10-3 Toronto Maple Leafs begin a pivotal five-game road trip that could alter the season trajectory.
fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago
Toronto

Berube preaches 'glass half-full' mentality, praises Woll for competing: 'He wanted to be in there and fight'

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fromBlueJaysNation
22 hours ago

Blue Jays: Why Kevin Gausman should be the Opening Day starter in 2026

Kevin Gausman's 2025 durability, innings workload, and solid underlying metrics justify his role as the Blue Jays' Opening Day starter.
Toronto
fromEditor In Leaf
9 hours ago

Could trading Morgan Rielly be key to saving Maple Leafs' season?

Morgan Rielly's offense remains strong, but defensive lapses and unstable partnerships raise realistic consideration of the Maple Leafs trading their longest-tenured player.
#maple-leafs
#trey-yesavage
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

The FBI spotted Ryan Wedding in 2024. Why wasn't he arrested? | CBC News

The FBI had managed to get eyes on Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian they suspected of running a violent cocaine-smuggling operation across South and North America. The episode at the coffee shop described by U.S. prosecutors in court documents summarizing their case against Wedding amounts to the only sighting that authorities have confirmed publicly, since Wedding first fled criminal charges in 2015.
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Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago

Addison Barger is poised to be an X-factor for the Blue Jays in 2026

Addison Barger is a power threat with elite exit velocity and arm strength who needs positional clarity and consistent hitting to reach his potential.
Toronto
fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson's offensive production shines amid Leafs' early season struggles

Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 17 points in 23 games for 2025-26, providing a top offensive stretch and strong on-ice expected-goals impact for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto
fromTheLeafsNation
3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs might have a hidden gem in 5th-round pick Harry Nansi

Harry Nansi, a 2025 fifth-round pick, is rapidly outperforming expectations and offering the Maple Leafs valuable late-round prospect upside amid a depleted first-round pipeline.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

New trial ordered for Ontario man convicted of girl's murder but it will probably never happen | CBC News

A conviction was set aside and a new trial ordered for Timothy Rees after issues were flagged in the investigation into the 1989 child murder.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Man charged after pedestrian struck, killed by tractor-trailer in Vaughan | CBC News

A 65-year-old man is facing charges after a tractor-trailer hit and run in Vaughan left a pedestrian dead Thursday evening. The incident happened around 7:20 p.m. near Islington Avenue and Highway 7. A 62-year-old man from Toronto died on scene after being hit by the tractor-trailer, according to police.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds | CBC News

Strong winds and low water levels briefly exposed a 51-metre schooner shipwreck about 150 metres offshore near Kingsville on Lake Erie, possibly the Demming or the Overton.
#dylan-cease
#blue-jays-prospects
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Former Ontario teacher who sent nude images to students sentenced to 4 years | CBC News

A former Grade 8 teacher in Ontario was sentenced to four years for persuading students to exchange explicit selfies and committing multiple sexual offences against minors.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Electrical fire affecting 2 residential buildings now under control in Thorncliffe Park | CBC News

An electrical fire at two residential buildings is now under control in Thorncliffe Park, according to Toronto Fire Services. The fire is affecting electrical power at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd., two buildings that are connected, according to Alex Vashkevich, a public information officer at Toronto Fire Services. An electrical panel was smouldering and the fire spread into the walls of the basement level where electrical panels are housed for both buildings.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto content creator, dating coach arrested for sexual assault: police | CBC News

Toronto content creator and dating coach Justin Aguiar was arrested and charged with sexual assault over an alleged August 2024 incident.
Toronto
fromRaptors Republic
3 days ago

Raptors' Barrett to be reevaluated in seven days, knee has no structural damage

RJ Barrett has a right-knee sprain with no structural damage and will be reevaluated in seven days, sidelining him for at least one week.
#toronto-raptors
#bo-bichette
#easton-lucas
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fromTheLeafsNation
1 month ago

Why the Maple Leafs should inquire about Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood

Canucks are offering pending UFAs and minimally protected players; Kiefer Sherwood is a prime Maple Leafs target due to physicality and a $1.5M cap hit.
fromEditor In Leaf
3 days ago

Maple Leafs should bring back former defenseman prospect

His ceiling wasn't stratospheric, but the hope was that he could morph into a solid NHL blueliner. The Leafs gave him as many opportunities as they could. He even logged some top-pairing minutes for a short while. But he just didn't live up to expectations. At times, defensive gaffes turned into goals. Other times, he just wasn't the sort of high-end defenseman the Maple Leafs needed to contend for a Stanley Cup.
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Toronto
fromJays Journal
3 days ago

The Blue Jays add a Phillies castoff who could be a lefty-mashing specialist

Toronto Blue Jays signed switch-hitting infielder Rodolfo Castro to a minor-league deal with a spring-training invite after his 2025 Triple-A season.
fromTheLeafsNation
3 days ago

Report: Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies will play vs. Blue Jackets after missing 3 games

"Knies, Matthews and Roy all practiced today," Berube said. "Looked good, they finished practice, but still gotta see about tomorrow. So that's where they're at, but it was good that they were out there and finished practice, went through all the drills."
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 days ago

Phillies, Jays Among Teams To Inquire On Ketel Marte

Ketel Marte's name continues to pop up on the offseason rumor mill as teams check in with the D-backs on the star second baseman. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has already plainly indicated that a trade is "unlikely," and reports out of Arizona generally suggest that the Snakes are loath to part with Marte but will at least hear interested parties out as a matter of due diligence.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

TTC employee stabbed at Dundas subway station, suspect in custody, police say | CBC News

A TTC employee was stabbed at Dundas station; a male suspect is in custody and both were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Man dies from gunshot wounds, Toronto police say | CBC News

A man died after being brought to a Toronto hospital with gunshot wounds; homicide and missing person unit is investigating an incident in 31 Division.
#jamal-shead
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fromBlueJaysNation
3 days ago

Blue Jays' Heineman, Barger, Lukes among recipients of 2025 pre-arbitration bonus pool

Three Blue Jays — Tyler Heineman, Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes — will receive pre-arbitration bonuses of $304,942, $248,511 and $222,545 respectively for 2025.
#ballet-jorgen
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto

'Someone stole Christmas, and now it's back on,' Ontario ballet says after stolen Nutcracker set recovered | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
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Who stole the Nutcracker set? Travelling ballet says moving truck with backdrop inside was swiped | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto

'Someone stole Christmas, and now it's back on,' Ontario ballet says after stolen Nutcracker set recovered | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Toronto

Who stole the Nutcracker set? Travelling ballet says moving truck with backdrop inside was swiped | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ontario to table 'Andrew's Law' in effort to tackle dangerous driving | CBC News

Ontario is set to table legislation Tuesday to strengthen dangerous driving laws in honour of a man who was killed by an alleged dangerous driver in the summer. Andrew's Law would enact lifetime driving bans for those convicted of dangerous driving causing death. The new law would also allow police to immediately suspend a driver's licence for 90 days if they have reason to believe someone is driving dangerously, and impose increased fines.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 2027 after accepting penalty for whereabouts failures | CBC Sports

Penny Oleksiak accepted a two-year ban for three whereabouts failures; results from June 16 onward are disqualified and the ban runs through July 14, 2027.
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fromEditor In Leaf
5 days ago

Is Craig Berube ruining Auston Matthews for the Leafs?

Auston Matthews' role has shifted to a heavier, defensive, physical two-way game under Craig Berube, reducing his shot volume, velocity, and pure scoring output.
#free-agency
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fromTheLeafsNation
5 days ago

Maple Leafs' future could be Finnish if their European prospects continue to deliver

The Maple Leafs should sign Topi Niemela and Roni Hirvonen next season due to their strong European performances and fit with a young, fast lineup.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Man arrested in Toronto stabbing incident | CBC News

A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged after stabbing another man at a Toronto residence; injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto man charged with second-degree murder in Thunder Bay homicide case | CBC News

The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) said officers responded to a 911 call in the 300 block of Edward Street North shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 14. Police found the body of a man who was later identified as an 18-year-old from Milton. The suspect and witnesses had left the scene more than 24 hours before police were called, the TBPS said in a news release issued Saturday afternoon.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Evidence of gunfire located at crash scene in North York: police | CBC News

Evidence of gunfire was found at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in North York Sunday morning, said Toronto police. Officers responded to a crash at the Steeles Avenue West and Islington Avenue intersection around 6:24 a.m. Sunday, said Toronto police on social media. Despite there being evidence of gunfire, no shooting victims have been located at this time. A female driver of one of the vehicles was taken to hospital.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto Zoo set to be new home of Scarborough Rapid Transit car | CBC News

Coun. Jamaal Myers (Scarborough North), who is also the TTC chair, said most kids nowadays won't get the experience of riding the SRT. [The SRT is] so important for our history. It's part of our identity and it's part of our rich cultural heritage that makes our part of the city unique, he said. Toronto Zoo guests will can access the car while they wait for the Zoomobile, the transportation method at the zoo.
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fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago

21 Maple Leafs takes on the first quarter of the season: Leaflets

Maple Leafs lack speed; prioritize faster players, defined roles for prospects, separate top stars 5v5, defensive pairing changes, and designate Woll as primary goaltender.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

1 man dead after Brampton 'incident' | CBC News

A man was killed in Brampton Saturday after being possibly shot or stabbed near Clearjoy Street and Southlake Boulevard; police are searching for a suspect.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Defence in Ontario couple's murder trial suggests boy they were trying to adopt made up testimony for money | CBC News

Two Burlington women face first-degree murder charges after a 12-year-old's death and alleged prolonged abuse, confinement, forced wetsuit use, and severe malnutrition of his brother.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

What's behind the brazen daylight jewelry store smash-and-grabs | CBC News

Groups commit smash-and-grab jewelry robberies across the Greater Toronto Area, often recruiting minors to smash displays and steal goods; at least 60 incidents this year.
fromJays Journal
1 week ago

1 more Blue Jay could be on non-tender chopping block after three others have left

Tyler Heineman is projected to earn a salary of $1 million in 2026, and considering how well he played last season, he could represent the easiest decision of the offseason. 1 more Blue Jay could be on non-tender chopping block after three others have left Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer, and Ernie Clement are "no-brainer" picks to be retained at higher salaries next season, and Heineman should be nearly as easy a call for the front office.
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Toronto
fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

Sandro Mamukelashvili can do it all

Sandro Mamukelashvili provides essential lineup connectivity for the Toronto Raptors, dramatically improving net rating and bench performance despite modest box‑score numbers and a $2.5M salary.
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fromBlueJaysNation
1 week ago

Alejandro Kirk was vital to the Blue Jays' success in 2025

Alejandro Kirk delivered elite offensive and defensive performance, driving the Blue Jays' success in 2025 with a 116 wRC+ and league-high 22 Fielding Run Value.
Toronto
fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago

Nick Robertson calls his scratch-and-score reputation a 'blessing in disguise'

Nick Robertson has found consistent production, embraces earning playing time, and added physicality while using increased ice time to build confidence and contribute nightly.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police officer who shot man twice in park in 2023 won't face jail time | CBC News

A Toronto police officer pleaded guilty to assault and careless use of a firearm for shooting a knife-carrying homeless man and received no jail time.
#scott-laughton
fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago
Toronto

Maple Leafs activate Scott Laughton from IR, Nicolas Roy on IR retroactive to November 15

Scott Laughton activated from injured reserve to return to the Maple Leafs; Nicolas Roy placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 15.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 week ago
Toronto

Craig Berube on John Tavares' big minutes in Auston Matthews' absence: "It is a lot to ask of him, but he is willing and has handled it well... I have to try to lower them"

Tuesday's win eased pressure briefly; team must stay focused, build defensive play, integrate Scott Laughton, and use Calle Jarnkrok's versatile, hardworking role.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 week ago
Toronto

Craig Berube on John Tavares' big minutes in Auston Matthews' absence: "It is a lot to ask of him, but he is willing and has handled it well... I have to try to lower them"

fromTheLeafsNation
1 week ago

Calle Jarnkrok believes Maple Leafs' strong forecheck is key to another victory

Jarnkrok specified that the forecheck is the key to getting their game going in the right direction, as it starts with getting the puck cleanly out of their zone and spending more time in the opponent's end of the rink. The veteran forward will be on the top line alongside William Nylander and John Tavares, where Jarnkrok stated his goal is to work hard to get the puck to his star linemates.
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