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Hamilton stair master Walter Decker, 99, completes CN Tower climb for 3rd time

Hamilton stair master Walter Decker, 99, completes CN Tower climb for 3rd time

TORONTO — A 99-year-old Hamilton man climbed 1,776 steps to the top of the CN Tower over the weekend, his third time pulling off the accomplishment in support of charity.

OHL roundup: Romani nets the hat trick as Battalion beat Firebirds 6-4

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Anthony Romani scored three consecutive goals as the North Bay Battalion edged the visiting Flint Firebirds 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at North Bay Memorial Gardens.
Jones beats Lawes, Retornaz tops Bottcher in Grand Slam Tour Challenge finals

Jones beats Lawes, Retornaz tops Bottcher in Grand Slam Tour Challenge finals

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Jennifer Jones defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 7-4 on Sunday to win the HearingLife Tour Challenge for her 10th career Grand Slam of Curling title. Jones, from Springwater, Ont., ran Lawes out of rocks in the eighth end for the victory.
Two Ontario municipalities ask province to compensate them for Greenbelt work

Two Ontario municipalities ask province to compensate them for Greenbelt work

TORONTO — Two Ontario municipalities are asking the provincial government to reimburse them for more than $400,000 in costs they incurred while working on the now-reversed Greenbelt land removals in their communities.
John Herdman has plenty of work to do in rebuilding fractured Toronto FC roster

John Herdman has plenty of work to do in rebuilding fractured Toronto FC roster

TORONTO — Under John Herdman, the Canadian men's soccer team talked proudly — and often — of the brotherhood within the squad.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Oilpatch earnings PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
EVs are getting easier to find — but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians

EVs are getting easier to find — but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians

TORONTO — Canada's electric vehicle market keeps getting bigger, but that's not necessarily good news for consumers — or the environment.

Men's, women's finals set for Grand Slam in Niagara Falls

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The finals are set at the HearingLife Tour Challenge in Niagara Falls, Ont. Jennifer Jones will play Kaitlyn Lawes in the all-Manitoba women's Grand Slam final, while Brendan Bottcher of Sherwood Park, Alta.

OHL roundup: Steelheads roll over Rangers 4-1 in battle of division leaders

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ryerson Leenders stopped 35 of 36 shots and helped the Mississauga Steelheads defeat the visiting Kitchener Rangers 4-1 in a battle of Ontario Hockey League division leaders on Saturday.
Herdman says Toronto FC players need 'clarity' after trauma of dismal MLS season

Herdman says Toronto FC players need 'clarity' after trauma of dismal MLS season

TORONTO — John Herdman sounded more like a psychologist than a soccer coach in the wake of his first game running Toronto FC from the sideline.