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TORONTO — The “Law & Order” franchise is expanding to Canada. Citytv says it has greenlit a one-hour spinoff dubbed “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” for spring 2024.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquired Canadian defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo from the B.C. Lions on Monday for a conditional fourth-round 2024 draft pick. Hamilton originally obtained the pick Feb.

TORONTO — All five poets shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize this year write in the first person, oftentimes about their lives. But they say it would be a mistake to take their work as non-fiction.

Maryam Al-Sabawi says she's often startled by the sound of a passing car, haunted by the memory of her friend being killed two years ago in a devastating vehicle attack in London, Ont.

TORONTO — The injury-ravaged Toronto Arrows' winless streak in Major League Rugby now stands at 11 after a 48-26 loss to the Houston SaberCats.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada will release its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday followed by a speech by deputy governor Paul Beaudry on Thursday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affiliate Buffalo.

TORONTO — Police are investigating two more incidents of alleged violence on Toronto's public transit system, both of which occurred Friday in the city's east end.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — One person is dead and a child is one of two people injured after a house fire in Brampton, Ont. Peel Regional Police say emergency services were called to the Jade Crescent and Jayfield Road area around 11 p.m. Friday.

TORONTO — Rory McIlroy will look for a record third straight Canadian Open title when the national golf championship tees off next week. The world No.