No. 6 seed Keys and Osaka advance to National Bank Open quarterfinals

Madison Keys has advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open. The sixth-seeded American rebounded from a one-set deficit to beat the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on a windy Sunday afternoon at IGA Stadium’s Centre Court. It marked the second straight come-from-behind win for Keys, who defeated American compatriot Caty McNally…

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Hilary Weston, former fashion business leader and Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83

Hilary Weston, an Irish Canadian fashion mogul and former lieutenant-governor of Ontario who devoted time to issues tied to women, volunteerism and youth, has died at 83. In a statement on Sunday, her family said the philanthropist and writer was shaped by an “enduring generosity and a deep commitment to helping others.” “Our mother lived…

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Revellers parade along Lakeshore Boulevard for annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Thousands of musicians, dancers and elaborate costumes filled Lakeshore Boulevard on Saturday for the Grande Parade of the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival.  The parade is the highlight of the weeks-long festival, which is hosting a few more events this month.  “It’s about the culture,” said Autris Clarke, who grew up in Trinidad and Tobago where she celebrated carnival every year. …

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Bedard, Celebrini among those invited to Canadian men’s Olympic hockey camp

The past, present and future of Canadian men’s hockey will meet at a Hockey Canada national team orientation camp in Calgary later this month. Young stars Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) and Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks) will join Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) and Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers), who have already been named to the Canadian…

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CBC/Radio-Canada announces multi-year deal to broadcast Canada Games

CBC/Radio-Canada will broadcast the next four Canada Games, beginning with this summer’s in St. John’s, N.L., the corporation announced on Thursday. This long-term commitment runs from 2025 through to 2031, ensuring audiences across Canada will have more access than ever before to this uniquely Canadian multi-sport event for elite young athletes, and to the stories of…

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