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'I totally blanked out': Andre De Grasse’s mom describes pride after seeing son win bronze

Beverly De Grasse says that she hardly remembers seeing her son race during the men’s 100-metre final at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo Sunday morning.

Canada's Andre De Grasse reacts after his bronze medal finish in the men's 100m final event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario in 'critical' period to use up Moderna shots, pharmacists group says

Ontario pharmacists say thousands of doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are set to expire soon and they warn the supply could go to waste if people don't show up to get a shot.

Healthcare workers from Women's College Hospital prepare doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccine clinic in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood, in the M3N postal code, on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario logs more than 200 new COVID-19 cases for fourth straight day

Ontario has reported more than 200 new COVID-19 cases for the fourth day in a row as the province marks another vaccination milestone.

Lindon Persaud receives a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccine clinic in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood, in the M3N postal code, on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

‘It’s great for Canada:’ Penny Oleksiak’s parents happy for daughter’s historic achievement at Tokyo Olympics

Richard and Alison Oleksiak say they cannot wait to see their daughter Penny on Monday when she arrives home after her historic week at the Tokyo Olympics.

Man struck and seriously injured by vehicle in Scarborough

A man was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough Sunday evening.

Man dies after being hospitalized following assault in Scarborough

A 46-year-old man who was hospitalized following an assault in Scarborough last month has succumbed to his injuries, leading to upgraded manslaughter charges against a suspect.

Worthy first impression made by Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Berrios; keeps good the vibes

Jose Berrios made a worthy first impression on his new Blue Jays teammates to continue the good vibrations for the team in its return to Rogers Centre.

Toronto councillor says that it may be time to reconsider popular ActiveTO program

A city councillor says that it might be time to reconsider Toronto’s ActiveTO program amid data suggesting that the popular weekend road closures have significantly increased driving times.

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins bronze in men's 100 metres

Canada's Andre De Grasse has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres for the second straight Olympics.

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How COVID-19 helped Canada's most decorated Olympian put her mental health first

Canada's most decorated Olympian, Penny Oleksiak, says the COVID-19 pandemic provided her with the opportunity to step away from training and focus on her mental health – a gift she says helped her swim her way into the history books at the Tokyo Olympics.

Penny Oleksiak of Canada walks onto the pool deck for her women's 200-meter freestyle semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Lawyer and residential school survivor Delia Opekokew fights for justice, reflects on her journey

Delia Opekokew, who was the first Indigenous women to be admitted to the bar in both Saskatchewan and Ontario, reflects on her journey as both an advocate for residential school survivors and a survivor herself.

Canada to receive 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

The federal government is expecting to receive more than 2.3 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week, as public health officials brace for a potential fourth wave of infections.

U.S. star Simone Biles to compete in balance beam finals at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo and will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday.

Canada marks its first federally recognized Emancipation Day

Aug. 1 marks Canada's first federally recognized Emancipation Day, the day in which the British Empire ended the practice of slavery for close to a million African people and their descendants across the former colonies.