LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas will be out at least four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated left thumb on Thursday, the National Basketball Association team announced on Twitter. Valanciunas was hurt in the second quarter of Wednesday’s 113-93 win over the two time reigning champion Golden State Warriors. The 26-year-old Lithuanian is averaging 12.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 18.8 minutes in 30 games this season. He […]
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Iglesia Ni Cristo holds International Aid for Humanity in Toronto, Canada
https://youtu.be/H4_m5yZxxKc (Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) held an Aid for Humanity in Toronto, Canada on Sept. 21, 2018 where it gave thousands of “care packages” including food items and winter articles to residents who came to the event. At least 4,000 care packages were distributed to those in need in Toronto who came to the event’s venue at the Queen Eizabeth Building, Canada National Exhibition Place. Under the directive of […]
Filipina killed in hit-and-run incident in Toronto
(Eagle News)–A 50-year-old Filipina died in a hit-and-run incident in Toronto, Canada on Monday, June 11. CTV News identified the victim as Isabel Soria. According to the report, Soria was hit by what witnesses said was a silver Ford F150 driven by a male in his 30s in the intersection of Dufferin Street and Briar Hill Avenue. The driver fled the scene. Soria was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to injuries.
Canada van massacre driver charged with murder, most victims women
by Dave Clark Agence France Presse TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — A Canadian man who apparently had a grudge against women was charged with murder Tuesday after allegedly plowing a rented van onto a crowded Toronto sidewalk, killing 10 people — an incident that shocked the nation. Police said the suspect, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, was not known to them before Monday’s carnage in Canada’s most populous city, which also left 14 people injured. Most of the […]
Toronto: Bodies and debris scattered over mile-long strip
by Francesco FONTEMAGGI Agence France Presse TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — The crime scene seems to go on forever, a taped off stretch of street scattered with bodies under orange sheets, urban debris and a pair of abandoned shoes. Toronto police have arrived, and a suspect is under lock and key, but no one yet knows why the driver of a white rental van spread death and destruction under the warm spring sunshine. “I heard screaming, […]
Canadian style takes center stage at Toronto Fashion Week
TORONTO (Eagle News) — For two weeks, Toronto, or more specifically, “One Yonge” will become the heartbeat of Fashion in Canada as iconic and emerging designers showcase their latest collections. The event shines the spotlight on both men’s and women’s fashion with Toronto Men’s Fashion Week running from March 5 to 11 and then at the same venue at 1 Yonge Street in Tornonto, Women’s Fashion Week runs from March 12 to 17. Toronto […]
Cavalcade of Lights illuminates Toronto winters
By Katrina De Jesus EBC Canada Bureau (Eagle News) — The Cavalcade of Lights is a cool way to say hello to the Winter while being mesmerized with splendid lights, stunning fireworks display and live music, all for free, at Nathan Phillips Square. This event, organized by the City of Toronto attracts approximately 50,000 attendees each year. It is an annual tradition that began nearly 50 years ago in Toronto and is a festival that […]
NBA: Lowry, Ibaka complete Raptors deals
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Toronto Raptors on Friday as the franchise completed a multi-year deal for free agent power forward Serge Ibaka. Lowry, who in May hinted he was ready to leave Toronto to increase his chances of winning an NBA championship, has re-signed on a reported three-year deal worth $100 million. The three-time All Star has been a key pillar of the Raptors in recent years, averaging […]
NBA: Raptors seize control with win over Bucks
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Toronto Raptors moved within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs on Monday with a 118-93 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Norman Powell, starting for the second time in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series, scored 25 points for the Raptors, who took a 3-2 lead and will try to clinch the series in Milwaukee on Thursday. The winners of the series will take on the […]
NBA: DeRozan’s 42-point display helps Raptors down Bulls
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — DeMar DeRozan crowned a 42-point display with a crucial overtime basket as the Toronto Raptors came from behind to down the Chicago Bulls 122-120 in a bruising battle on Tuesday. DeRozan’s masterclass saw Toronto end an 11-game losing streak in matches against the Bulls which has included two losses already this season. A stormy clash saw Chicago’s Robin Lopez and Toronto’s Serge Ibaka both being ejected during the third quarter after […]
Watch: Filipino professionals in Canada gather to support President Duterte
Monica de Jesus of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s Canada bureau reports about the rally organized by Greater Toronto Filipino Professionals (GTFP) at Bathurst St, Toronto, Eastern Canada to express support for Philippine President Duterte
Lowry out of regular season due to wrist injury
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry will miss the rest of the regular season because of a wrist injury, the NBA team announced on Monday. The Raptors announced on Twitter that Lowry would undergo surgery on Tuesday morning on his right wrist to remove “loose bodies.” “Aim to return for playoffs,” the team added in its Tweet without providing further information. The Toronto Raptors are currently fourth in the Eastern […]





