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Richie Laryea, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty set for Toronto return as Charlotte FC visits

Richie Laryea, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty set for Toronto return as Charlotte FC visits

TORONTO — A pair of familiar faces could make their return Saturday when Toronto FC hosts Charlotte FC in MLS play. Toronto fullback Richie Laryea, out since March 1 with a hamstring injury, is available to see some minutes.
Canada international Achini Perera takes to the street for Cricket to Conquer Cancer

Canada international Achini Perera takes to the street for Cricket to Conquer Cancer

TORONTO — Achini Perera gets to tick a few boxes Saturday, playing cricket and helping raise money for a good cause.
Toronto school board, firefighters warn of 'dangerous' social-media trends

Toronto school board, firefighters warn of 'dangerous' social-media trends

TORONTO — The Toronto Catholic District School Board, along with some emergency responders, are warning parents about "dangerous" social-media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools.
CFL, nine member clubs donate over $4.5 million to grassroots football programs

CFL, nine member clubs donate over $4.5 million to grassroots football programs

TORONTO — The CFL and its nine member clubs invested over $4.5 million into amateur football last year.
Few Ontario grocery stores accepting booze empties, some weigh returning licences

Few Ontario grocery stores accepting booze empties, some weigh returning licences

TORONTO — Very few Ontario grocery stores that are required to accept empty alcohol containers are doing so, leaving the future of the deposit return program in question as The Beer Store closes locations across the province.
Rent-free months and gift cards: How Toronto-area landlords are vying for tenants

Rent-free months and gift cards: How Toronto-area landlords are vying for tenants

TORONTO — Toronto landlords are trying to lure in tenants with rent-free months, complimentary Wi-Fi and $500 gift cards amid an unprecedented supply of condos and lower rents.
Police arrest 13-year-old after fatal attack on elderly woman in Pickering, Ont.

Police arrest 13-year-old after fatal attack on elderly woman in Pickering, Ont.

PICKERING — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in what police called a "sadistic," unprovoked fatal attack on an elderly woman outside her home in Pickering, Ont.
Offence Awakens: Blue Jays belt four homers in 12-0 rout of Athletics

Offence Awakens: Blue Jays belt four homers in 12-0 rout of Athletics

TORONTO — Any lingering thoughts of the offensive woes that hampered the Toronto Blue Jays on their recent six-game road trip vanished over an inning to remember on Thursday night.
Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll

Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll

A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations, but at least one public health official says she's uncomfortable with the idea of forcing parents to immunize their kids.
'Prove people wrong': Austin Elliott backstops Knights at Memorial Cup after WHL snub

'Prove people wrong': Austin Elliott backstops Knights at Memorial Cup after WHL snub

RIMOUSKI — Austin Elliott couldn’t have imagined suiting up for the London Knights in the Memorial Cup earlier this season. Back in October, the overage goaltender was manning the crease for a different junior team — in another league.