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Ontario has added 24 new grape varieties to the list of those eligible for Vintners Quality Alliance certification, a move that winemakers say will help expand the industry beyond traditional growing regions and reflect a changing climate.

Toronto's Luke Evans was the first to cross the finish line during Sunday's event — held in Ottawa for the first time — while Gatineau's Aliisa Heiskanen was the fastest woman.

Hilary Weston, an Irish Canadian fashion mogul and former lieutenant-governor of Ontario who devoted time to issues tied to women, volunteerism and youth, has died at 83.

The 13-person jury found Hue and Chau Lam not guilty of first-degree murder Sunday in the killing their mother almost three years ago. 

Luke Evans, a Carleton University graduate, didn't let any of that slow him down, as he crossed the finish line first in a time of eight hours 40 minutes 22 seconds.

Chau Kanh Lam and her sister Hue Ai Lam were charged with first degree murder in relation to the death of their mother, Kieu Lam, in October 2022.

Jerome Blake broke the Canadian track and field championship record running 19.95 seconds to win the men's 200-metre title on Sunday.

Approximately 3,000 registered athletes swam, biked and ran across Ottawa and Gatineau at the first-ever Ironman event in the National Capital Region on Sunday.

Amanda Allen struck in the 73rd minute for the host Halifax Tides in a 1-1 draw with the Montreal Roses in the Northern Super League on Saturday.

Police said the crash occurred when the northbound van attempted to turn left off the highway. The southbound motorcyclist was reportedly unable to avoid the impact.