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Leafs' second line of Nylander, Tavares and McMann star in 7-2 thumping of Flyers

Leafs' second line of Nylander, Tavares and McMann star in 7-2 thumping of Flyers

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back in a big way Tuesday night, and their second line played a starring role in it.

Nylander, Tavares each have 2 goals, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Flyers 7-2

TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander and John Tavares each had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have pushed further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support and almost half of Canadians surveyed think they'll win the election, a new poll suggests.
Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

TORONTO — William Nylander had two goals and two assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-2 thumping of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, but minister says otherwise

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, but minister says otherwise

TORONTO — Ontario's new law on supervised consumption sites does not ban them entirely and those deemed too close to schools and daycares are free to relocate farther away, government lawyers argued Tuesday as a court considers a Charter challenge of
Kevan Staples of 'High School Confidential' band Rough Trade has died at 75

Kevan Staples of 'High School Confidential' band Rough Trade has died at 75

TORONTO — Kevan Staples, the co-founder of the groundbreaking avant-garde Toronto rock band Rough Trade, has died at 75 years old.
Safety of Palestinian documentary filmmaker top of mind at Hot Docs programming event

Safety of Palestinian documentary filmmaker top of mind at Hot Docs programming event

TORONTO — The safety of an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker weighed heavily at a Hot Docs event on Tuesday, as the festival revealed a lineup it says aims to amplify marginalized voices.

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk finalizes $58 million contract for 2026-30

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has finalized a $58 million, five-year contract covering 2026-30. Kirk agreed in January to a $4.
Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with five home runs and 54 runs batted in.