Snapshots of hope at Union Gospel Mission’s annual Help-Portrait event

The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a 2-year, $15-million contract with right-handed pitcher Yimi Garcia. Garcia is expected to bolster the team's bullpen and provide depth in their pitching rotation. The signing is a significant move for the Blue Jays as they continue to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season. Full Article

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American running back Kevin Brown, as announced in a video that failed to load. The team's new acquisition adds depth to their roster and provides another option in the running back position. Brown's addition will likely impact the team's offensive strategy and gameplay moving forward. Full Article

A federal appeals court upheld a mid-January deadline for TikTok to be sold in the U.S. or face a ban, rejecting the company's request for a halt until the Supreme Court reviews the challenge. Attorneys for TikTok and ByteDance plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, raising questions about social media, national security, and the First Amendment. The law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok over national security concerns, with the app facing a potential shutdown...

The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, peaks on Friday, offering a chance to see fireballs in the sky. Due to the almost full moon, only up to 15 meteors per hour are expected at peak time. Meteor showers are best viewed under dark, cloudless skies away from city lights, with the next shower, the Ursids, expected to peak on Dec. 22. Full Article

out of the summary. The article discusses the potential impact of Gradey Dick stepping up in the absence of Scottie Barnes. With Barnes sidelined, Dick's performance becomes crucial for the team. The article highlights the importance of Dick's contribution to the team's success in Barnes' absence. Full Article

Bret McCann, whose grandparents were killed in the 2010s, expressed relief after the parole board denied Travis Vader day parole due to his poor community supervision history and risk to the public. Vader was convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, who went missing in 2010, with their bodies never found. McCann supports "No body, no parole" laws and hopes for the passage of "McCann's law" to prevent convicted killers from...