John Tavares scores twice, Maple Leafs beat Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares, left, and Auston Matthews, 34, against the Nashville Raiders during the third period of an NHL hockey game on March 26 in Nashville, Tennessee Celebrating after scoring a goal during a game against the Jaycans.Mark Zaleski John Tavares scored two goals and provided one assist, and Joseph Wall made … Read more

Toronto boy, 16, dies after ‘unprovoked’ subway stabbing, police say

A man has been charged with first-degree murder after a teenager was stabbed to death at a subway station. toronto Police described it as random acts of violence. “This was an unprovoked attack,” Toronto Police Service spokeswoman Constable Sinderela Chung said. “We don’t know why the suspect attacked the victim. It’s not like they knew … Read more

Toronto police say one person dies after being stabbed at Keele subway station

A man has died after being stabbed at a Toronto subway station, police say. Toronto police say officers found an injured man at the Keele subway station Saturday night. He was taken to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police said the suspect fled the scene and the deceased has not yet been … Read more

Sebastian Aho’s late goal gives Hurricanes 5-3 win over Maple Leafs

Sebastian Aho, number 20 of the Carolina Hurricanes, celebrates with teammates on the bench during the third period of their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 25 goalJaline Nash/Getty Images Sebastian Aho scored his 32nd goal of the season with 2:26 left in a 5-3 win … Read more

Comparing down payments and mortgage rate drops across cities: This week’s real estate headlines

Home of the Week, 4390 Anderson St., Whitby, Ont.Robert Horowka/Robert Horowka/Birdhouse Media Here are the top housing and real estate stories from The Globe and Mail this week, including today’s lowest mortgage rates in Canada, reviews from our mortgage experts and homes worth a look. What will downtown office districts look like when the five-day … Read more

Usual suspects fill out Toronto mayor’s lineup

Toronto City Councilor Josh Matlow poses for a photo at the corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue on June 23, 2017. Matlow has joined the slate of candidates in Toronto’s mayoral race.Jennifer Roberts/Globe and Mail Candidates for Toronto’s upcoming mayoral election are coming together. There is good news and bad news. The good news … Read more

With playoffs locked in, Hurricanes seek more consistent play against Maple Leafs

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of returning to the playoffs, but there is still work to be done. Carolina clinched a playoff berth in the East on Thursday night despite losing four of its past seven games. Now, it’s time to brace some areas as the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to Raleigh, N.C. … Read more

For Brendan Shanahan, every loss hurts

Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan steps back to a more gracious, thoughtful era.Illustration by Photo Illustration for The Globe and Mail.Credit photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press Of all the personnel coups the Toronto Maple Leafs have enjoyed in recent years, the initial splash was the return of Brandon Shanahan. Shanahan grew up in Mimico … Read more

Director struggles to keep original Norval Morrisseau fraud documentary footage from police

A Canadian filmmaker is fighting a police order to obtain original footage from his documentary about an alleged fraud ring involving fake Norval Morrisseau art, saying he must protect his source material. Ontario Provincial Police and Thunder Bay, Ontario police are investigating allegations that fraudulent artwork was created and sold in the name of the … Read more

Toronto updates Health Canada decriminalization request to exempt all drugs, including teens

On February 9, 2022, tested cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine were ready for distribution to drug users in Vancouver.Daryl Decker/The Canadian Press Toronto has updated its 14-month-old decriminalization request to the federal government to clarify that it wants Health Canada exemptions to cover youth and adults, as well as all drugs intended for personal use. The … Read more