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TORONTO — Ontario students' math scores on standardized tests across three grades have either fallen or are stagnant at low rates, which the agency that administers the tests is attributing to COVID-19.

Const. Morgan Russell was there as Const. Devon Northrup interviewed for the job that kick-started his policing career, sitting on the panel that hired the younger officer six years ago.

HAMILTON — Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats did more than just exorcise a few demons with last week's road win in Calgary. They also reclaimed control of their playoff destiny.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed lock Adrian Wadden for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has made 25 appearances, including 12 starts, for the Arrows since his debut in 2021.

TORONTO — Metallica producer Bob Rock is serving a taste of his collaborative album with Gord Downie. "Lustre Parfait," an upbeat rock ’n’ roll song packed with organs, horns and soulful backing vocals, arrived Thursday on streaming services.

Isaiah Bryant likens campaigning for city council in Mississauga, Ont., to preparing for his upcoming G2 road test – the longer the 20-year-old does it, the more confident he feels.

TORONTO — Canadian singer Michael Bublé is set to be a guest judge for "Michael Bublé Night" on "Dancing with the Stars.

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League player of the year will be one of Forge FC's Alexander Achinioti-Jonsson, Pacific FC's Manny Aparicio, Atletico Ottawa's Ollie Bassett and Ballou Tabla and Valour FC's Sean Rea.

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to double the maximum fines for new homebuilders and sellers who unfairly cancel a project or purchase agreement.

TORONTO — Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has been sentenced to five years behind bars after being found guilty earlier this year of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman. More to come. The Canadian Press