Toronto mayor denies media allegations of smoking crack cocaine

The China Post - Saturday 18th May, 2013

TORONTO -- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, a target of criticism for his often unconventional conduct, on Friday denied media allegations that he had been caught on video smoking crack ...

Raptors eyeing Nuggets GM Ujiri for top exec job

Sports Illustrated - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri, formerly the assistant GM of the Raptors, won the NBA’s 2012-13 Executive of the Year Award.(Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images) The Toronto Raptors are pursuing Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri, the 2012-13 NBA Executive of the Year, in hopes of making him their top basketball ...

Jenkins Ortiz to start first two games against Rays

Toronto Blue Jays - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Email NEW YORK -- The Blue Jays have announced their starting pitchers for Monday and Tuesday's games against the Rays. Right-hander Chad Jenkins will get the call on Monday and will be followed the next day by veteran hurler Ramon Ortiz. The decision previously had been on hold in case Toronto needed to use Jenkins out of the bullpen earlier in the week. A pair of off-days on Monday and ...

Canada’s own Colonel Cool How the CSA helped launch Chris Hadfield to stardom

National Post - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Back in Sept. 2, 2010, it was announced that Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield would leave Earth’s atmosphere for a third time and make history as the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station. The Canadian Space Agency recognized the opportunity early on. Soon after the announcement, the agency and Col. Hadfield began dreaming up ways they could engage the Canadian ...

Mayor Rob Ford must respond quickly and in detail to serious allegations

The Globe and Mail - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford arrives at his office in City Hall the day after allegations of substance abuse surfaced, May 17, 2013. (Fernando Morales/The Globe and ...

Ser Chief Maya in Toronto today

Inquirer - Saturday 18th May, 2013

JODI Sta. Maria and Richard Yap The cast of the ABS-CBN teleserye "Be Careful With My Heart" is in Toronto, Ontario today for the "One Kapamilya Go! 2013" fans day. Joining Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap are Aiza Seguerra, Mutya Orquia, Rosario "Tart" Carlos and Vivieka Vivieka. For details, visit the fan page at www.facebook.com/ TFCUSOfficial. Follow ...

Toronto mayor cancels weekly radio show

CBC News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will not be hosting his weekly radio show this weekend after explosive allegations that he was recorded on video appearing to smoke crack cocaine. CFRB program director Mike Bendixen has tweeted that Ford and his brother Doug won't be behind the mikes this Sunday for their two-hour talk ...

Pandas make public debut at Toronto Zoo

C News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Da Mao, one of the Toronto Zoo's two new giant pandas, on display for the first time on May 16, 2013. (DAVE ABEL/QMI Agency) TORONTO - The pandas make their public debut at the Toronto Zoo Saturday. Join the Toronto Sun's Shawn Jeffords with live ...

Cult of Hockey Which goaltender should start for Team Canada at the Sochi 2014 Olympics

Edmonton Journal - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Less than a year away from the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics, there is no clear consensus choice for the role of starter for Canada's Olympic team. The incumbent starter has been reduced to the backup role on his own team, the man he supplanted is in the twilight years of a legendary career, and the young third-stringer with a Stanley Cup ring has imploded in the playoffs in four ...

Police not questioning Millard in other cases lawyer says

CBC News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Dellen Millard, who was charged with first-degree murder in relation to the death of Hamilton man Tim Bosma, has not been questioned about any other cases, his lawyer says. On Friday, reports surfaced suggesting that Millard, 27, may be connected to the disappearance of a 23-year-old Toronto woman, and that authorities were continuing to investigate the death of Millard's father last ...