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Monica Heisey says divorce in her 20s inspired debut novel 'Really Good, Actually'

Monica Heisey says divorce in her 20s inspired debut novel 'Really Good, Actually'

TORONTO — Writer Monica Heisey says her own divorce at the age of 28 inspired her novel "Really Good, Actually," because she didn't see her experience reflected in pop culture and wanted to change that.
'She is alive': Sister of abducted woman says family is still hopeful one year later

'She is alive': Sister of abducted woman says family is still hopeful one year later

The last time Aysa Hajtamiri spoke with her sister was nearly a year ago. They kept the phone conversation short as Hajtamiri was driving but planned to reconnect soon. That next phone call never happened.
Big Canadian names in film and TV miss out on hardware at Golden Globes

Big Canadian names in film and TV miss out on hardware at Golden Globes

TORONTO — Several big Canadian names walked away empty-handed at the Golden Globes Tuesday night as the film and TV awards made a return after a year off the air.
Hot shooting night lifts Raptors to 132-120 victory over Charlotte Hornets

Hot shooting night lifts Raptors to 132-120 victory over Charlotte Hornets

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors finally rediscovered their three-point shooting — and it led to a much-needed victory on Tuesday.

Siakam has 28 points, Raptors beat slumping Hornets 132-120

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 28 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Tuesday night. O.G.
Environmental group alleges Ontario broke law over Hamilton's boundary expansion

Environmental group alleges Ontario broke law over Hamilton's boundary expansion

Ontario has broken the law by forcing the City of Hamilton to expand its boundary to build homes on farmland and wild spaces, an environmental rights group alleges in legal documents as it takes the province to court in a case being tracked by the ma
Brandon Belt, Blue Jays finalize $9.3M, 1-year contract

Brandon Belt, Blue Jays finalize $9.3M, 1-year contract

TORONTO (AP) — First baseman Brandon Belt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $9.3 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 34-year-old had spent his previous 12 big league seasons with the San Francisco Giants.
Hamilton uncovers another decades-old leak dumping sewage into Lake Ontario

Hamilton uncovers another decades-old leak dumping sewage into Lake Ontario

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton says it has uncovered another sewage leak that has been dumping waste into Lake Ontario for more than two decades, with the mayor saying they will continue to search for other leaks underground.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,898.86, up 41.79): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 53 cents, or 1.26 per cent, to $41.66 on 7.6 million shares.
Homeless community expresses safety concerns after man allegedly killed by teens IDed

Homeless community expresses safety concerns after man allegedly killed by teens IDed

TORONTO — A homeless man who died after eight teen girls allegedly attacked him in Toronto was remembered as quiet and kind on Tuesday as the case left several in the homeless community worried about their safety.