Ben Shelton defends National Bank Open men’s title with win in Montreal
Ben Shelton has repeated as men’s singles champion at the National Bank Open.
The tournament’s fifth from the United States seed surged past fellow countryman Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in a dominant display on centre court at IGA Stadium.
Shelton earned his second career ATP Masters 1000 title after winning last year’s event in Toronto, moving up to sixth in the tour’s rankings.
The 23-year-old was untouchable on serve, striking the
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Swiatek beats Rybakina to win women’s title at National Bank Open
TORONTO — The “Iga, Iga, Iga” chants started after the third point of the match.
They just kept coming on Thursday night as Iga Swiatek completed a long-awaited return to top form.
With the Polish community here leading the cheers, the seventh-seeded Swiatek captured her first WTA tournament title of the year with a 6-2, 6-3 demolition of No. 2 Elena Rybakina at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
A six-time Grand Slam winner, Swiatek has been well
Man wanted by Hamilton police for more than 30 years arrested in California, ICE says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in San Francisco say they’ve arrested a Hamilton man who has been on the run since 1991.
Charles Peter Billone has been wanted for more than 30 years on child sexual abuse charges in Canada.
Billone allegedly failed to re-attend court after being released on a recognizance and Hamilton police have been looking for him since.
In a post on X, ICE say he is also suspected in other crimes, including theft.
Hamilton police had said in
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Some Whole Foods salsas, guacamoles recalled in Ontario over salmonella fears
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some Whole Foods Market salsas, guacamoles and prepared foods sold online in Ontario are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
The agency says the recall is linked to salmonella-tainted jalapenos from Mexico that have been blamed on outbreaks in the United States.
The CFIA says there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the recalled products in Canada.
The recalled Whole Foods items include various types of salsas, guacamoles, pico de gallo and some prepared foods such as chicken quesadillas, with
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Raptors to open against Bulls, face Clippers early as full schedule unveiled
The Toronto Raptors schedule for next season is set — even if their roster isn’t.
Toronto will open the season at home Oct. 21 against Norman Powell and the Chicago Bulls, the team announced Thursday as the NBA unveiled its full slate for the 2026-27 season.
Earlier this week, the NBA also revealed the Christmas and opening-day slates along with groups and schedules for the NBA Cup.
The Raptors won’t be playing on Dec. 25 nor Martin Luther King