Around Ontario

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Luke Moncada recorded a hat trick as the North Bay Battalion upset the 67's 6-2 on Thursday in the Ontario Hockey League, handing Ottawa a third straight loss for the first time this season.

TORONTO — The latest model of Ontario's licence plates will need to be replaced once the manufacturer has fixed "a problem" that makes them difficult to read in the dark, the Progressive Conservative government said Thursday.

Toronto FC is one of eight MLS teams taking part in the 2020 Leagues Cup, the second edition of the soccer tournament featuring teams from MLS and Mexico's Liga MX.

TORONTO — The Grand Slam of Curling will make its first international stop next season with a visit to Las Vegas. It could be the first step in the series eventually going global. The Meridian Open will be held Jan.

TORONTO — Star forward Christine Sinclair leads a list of nine Canadian internationals allocated to the NWSL in 2020.

TORONTO — The Oshawa Generals and Soo Greyhounds will make formal bid presentations to host the 2021 Memorial Cup.

TORONTO — Malibu Mambo is the early 4-1 favourite for the 161st running of the Queen's Plate.

TORONTO — Brian Noble, who helped build the Toronto Wolfpack from the ground up, is stepping down as director of rugby of the transatlantic rugby league team.

TORONTO — Canadian R&B singer the Weeknd is going big for his latest tour to promote the upcoming album "After Hours.

TORONTO — Jean Yoon is flush with honours these days. In September, the Toronto-raised performer and playwright received a Birks Diamond Tribute award for her body of work.