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Trump and Clinton dumped on trade, but history frowns on protectionism
Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump listens as Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton answers a question from the audience during their presidential town hall debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., Oct. 9, 2016.
Nov. 9: The trade election – letters to the ROB editor
Andrei Sulzenko argues that a great irony of Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential campaign was his railing against trade agreements with foreign countries as the cause of lost jobs in the manufacturing heartland when those job losses were largely “Made in America” and had little to do with trade.
London, Ont., man arrested in alleged fentanyl importing case
Veteran energy banker joins Raymond James in Calgary
Ontario will outline plans next week to deal with rising home prices
A new townhouse complex is under construction in Toronto on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Ontario will take steps next week to deal with rising house prices, but it will not follow British Columbia's lead and impose a tax on foreign buyers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Smith & Wesson holding company to change name
In this Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, file photo, trade show attendees examine handguns and rifles in the Smith & Wesson display boot at the Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Tradeshow, in Las Vegas.
Yukon Liberals win majority, toppling long-standing Yukon Party
Sandy Silver, premier-elect of Yukon..
Amy Schumer postpones Canadian standup performance dates after losing voice
In this Jan. 17, 2016 file photo, Amy Schumer accepts the Critics' Choice MVP award at the 21st annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. Comedy star Schumer has postponed several Canadian standup dates due to illness. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File
ICE Futures Canada Tuesday: Canola futures prices higher, barley unchanged
Regina nightclub pulls tequila 2 for 1 using 'lest we forget' after backlash
A Facebook post by the Regina nightclub Gabbo's is shown in a handout photo. The nightclub has pulled the ad promoting two-for-one tequila the night before Remembrance Day following an online backlash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Facebook-Gabbo's
John Doyle: How Netflix's The Crown makes the royals sympathetic
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Indigenous Canadians remember ancestors who fought, died in war
Canadian Forces veteran and Aboriginal Betty Ann Lavallee with her medals as she holds a photo of her son Trevor, a presently serving member of the Canadian Forces, in her home in Geary, N.B., on Nov. 5, 2016.
Lexpert roundup: Valeant, Paragon, and TD Bank Group’s $1.3-billion pickup of Scottrade
Naked man shot with stun gun dies in North Carolina
CSI North Charleston: Investigators testify in ex-cop's case
Comedy-news show The Beaverton serves up satire with a straight face
The line between parody and real news is blurred like never before thanks to the proliferation of news satire programs. That list of shows now includes The Beaverton, a weekly Canadian comedy-news show.
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Ontario appoints Howard Sapers as corrections adviser
Correctional Investigator of Canada Howard Sapers holds a news conference in Ottawa on Oct. 31, 2016.
Calgary office vacancy rate headed for 30% as oil price downturn persists
If a wine tastes like underbrush or ‘forest floor,’ where do those flavours come from?
An autumn vineyard in Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, France.
Federal corrections watchdog to lead Ontario segregation review
Results from plebiscite don't reflect will of the people: P.E.I. premier
Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan listens during a conference of New England's governors and eastern Canada's premiers to discuss closer regional collaboration, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Boston. MacLauchlan says the low turnout for the province's plebiscite on electoral reform means the results can't be considered a clear expression of the will of Islanders. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/Elise Amendola
B.C. College of Veterinarians bans docking of dog, horse and cattle tails
U.S. election on track to set records for online wagering
Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump listens as Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton answers a question from the audience during their presidential town hall debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., Oct. 9, 2016.
Prosecutors: Suspect hid before opening fire on family
This undated photo provided by the Long Beach Police shows Brandon Colbert, of Tulsa, Okla. Colbert has been charged with two counts of murder in the Aug. 6, 2016, shooting deaths of 26-year-old Carina Mancera and her daughter Jennabel Anaya in Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Police via AP)
Ottawa says Orca protection part of $1.5 billion marine protection plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces a $1.5-billion national Oceans Protection Plan at HMCS Discovery in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday November 7, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Killings spark reckoning over status of Arab women in Israel
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No verdict in second day of hot car death jury deliberations
B.C. College of Veterinarians bans members from docking tails of dogs, horses
New Yukon premier likely to side with federal Liberal priorities
Sandy Silver, premier-elect of Yukon, is shown in this undated handout image. The premier-elect of Yukon says it's a new start for the territory. Silver and his fellow Liberals pulled in about 39 per cent of the popular vote in last night's election, winning 11 of the 19 seats and defeating the long-governing Yukon Party. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Further testing needed to determine cause of death of inmate: Halifax police
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The Latest: Airstrikes in Syria kill 21 civilians
This frame grab from video provided on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, by the Hawar News Agency, shows U.S.-backed fighters deployed during fighting with the Islamic State group in the village of Laqtah, north of Raqqa, Syria. Turkey said Tuesday that Washington has promised that U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces will only be involved in encircling the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa and will not enter the city itself. (Hawar News Agency, via AP)
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Canada and B.C. contribute total of $90M for new building at university
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a funding announcement for a new energy systems engineering building, at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday November 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Four tips for helping a loved one make healthier choices
The process of adopting a healthier lifestyle is just that, a process. Give your loved ones space to learn, adapt and grow into themselves.
Python trial hears closing arguments; case set to go to jury Wednesday
An exhibit from the trial of Jean-Claude Savoie is displayed in Campbellton, N.B., on Nov. 1, 2016.
Jackie Chan reflects on 50 year career and honorary Oscar
The new new Nordic cuisine: Scandinavian chefs are hungry for something more simple
Vancouver presale market strong, attracting interest of foreign buyers
Condo towers along Coal Harbour's waterfront in Vancouver, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2016.
Analysis: Winner must help heal wound in American politics
CFL oustanding player favourite Mitchell wins Stampeders' community service award
Eye for an eye: Iran blinds man for chemical attack on girl
The Latest: Suspect in killings of mom, child denied bail
Frosted tipples: How to add Scandinavian flavours to your bar
Birch, caraway and dill-flavoured spirits from Nordic countries are enjoying a renaissance, thanks to the fact that the world has fallen hard for the region’s cuisine and design. Many of these spirits would have been bar staples a hundred years ago, writes Christine Sismondo. Now, they’re back, though in some cases, still a bit tricky to track down
Regulators: Close more disposal wells after Oklahoma quake
Damage in Cushing, Okla., is seen on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, caused by Sunday night's 5.0 magnitude earthquake. Dozens of buildings sustained "substantial damage" after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Cushing, home to one of the world's key oil hubs, but officials said Monday that no damage has been reported at the oil terminal. (Jim Beckel The Oklahoman via AP)
WSP cuts 450 Canadian jobs this year, including 250 in third quarter
Small town mourns officer killed in Des Moines suburb
Dismal year for Hertz grows more dismal still
Ebola scare in Winnipeg: A look at some facts about the deadly virus
Northern lines: How to ready your home for a season of hygge
LET IT GROW Imagine a dinner table equipped with its own miniature gardens. That’s precisely the idea behind Caroline Wetterling’s tiny greenhouse design. Made of two glass parts (the bottom holds the soil and the plant, while the lid has a spout) this little vessel is perfect for cultivating fresh herbs. Will someone please pass the basil? Caroline Wetterling for Stockholm Design House Grow Mini greenhouse, $59 for The Modern Shop (www.themodernshop.ca).
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The Latest: Defence rests in murder trial of Ohio officer
Cineplex earnings overcome Hollywood flops in quarterly results
WSP Global cuts 450 Canadian jobs this year, including 250 in third quarter
Fort McMurray newspaper to publish less often, more emphasis on website
A convoy of cars and trucks pass wildfires as they are evacuated from Fort McMurray, Alta., on highway 63 south of the city on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The newspaper that serves Fort McMurray is bracing for more change six months after a wildfire forced its staff to flee the northern Alberta city along with more than 80,000 other people. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Syrian media activist wins Reporters Without Borders award
In this Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, Hadi Abdullah poses for a photograph in Maaret al-Numan in Idlib province, Syria. The international reporting organization Reporters Without Borders named Abdullah as Reporter of the Year for 2016. Abdullah, from Homs, Syria, reports from opposition controlled territory in Syria. He was injured in a blast that killed his cameraman, Khaled al-Issa, in June. (Courtesy of Abdullah, via AP)
Canada Goose picks Credit Suisse, CIBC, Goldman for IPO: sources
Workers are seen at Canada Goose's plant in Toronto, Ontario, Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
The Latest: Police identify NYC subway push victim
California, Massachusetts approve recreational marijuana
Republicans win 3 more governorships, make legislative gains
Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens makes his ballot selections at the St. Louis Public Library Schlafly branch in St. Louis on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Cristina M. Fletes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
Mosul Today: Iraqis probe mass grave near IS-held Mosul
Is it safe and legal to flash my high beams if a driver's lights aren't on?
A snapshot of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's girlfriend
Meghan Markle is shown in a Feb.15, 2012 file photo in West Hollywood. Who is Meghan Markle? For one, the American actress known for her portrayal of a paralegal in the television show, "Suits" has now been described by Kensington Palace as Prince Harry's girlfriend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Matt Sayles
The Latest: Jury in hot-car death trial dismissed to go vote
Justin Ross Harris, who is accused of intentionally killing his son in June 2014 by leaving him in the car in suburban Atlanta, stands during his murder trial Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, in Brunswick, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Lawyer in Calgary sex assault case suggests penis size played role in consent
Laundromats? Hair salons? Americans cast their ballots at odd polling stations
People cast their votes at Echo Park Pool on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Hollywood flop 'Ben-Hur' a cinematic hurdle for Cineplex in third quarter
90 years behind bars for man who killed 3 family members
College student has Kit-Kat stolen, company sends 6,500 more
In this Nov. 3, 2016, photo Hunter Jobbins, freshman at Kansas State University, poses in his car filled with nearly 6,500 Kit Kat bars in Manhattan, Kansas. Jobbins told The Wichita Eagle he left his car unlocked with a Kit Kat in the cupholder last month before running into his dorm building. When he came back, the candy bar had been replaced with a note. The thief wrote, “I love Kit Kats so I checked your door and it was unlocked. Did not take anything other than the Kit Kat. I am sorry and hungry.” Jobbins’ picture of the note went viral on Twitter and Hershey responded by sending a representative to the campus with 6,500 Kit Kat bars. (Colin E. Braley/AP Images for The Hershey Company)
Man enters plea to lesser charge in death of northern Saskatchewan woman
Shared genes shed light on social organization of bees
Honeybees fly near Hennepin, Ill., on July 3, 2014.
Nigerian Shiites say army plans attacks on holy day
1912 sketch from Group of Seven member J.E.H. MacDonald heading to auction
A 1912 sketch from Group of Seven member J.E.H. MacDonald is heading the auction block. "Tracks and Traffic" shown in this handout image is among the key works up for sale at the upcoming Consignor Canadian Fine Art's fall live auction scheduled for Nov. 22. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Consignor Canadian Fine Art MANDATORY CREDIT
The Latest: Incumbent Supreme Court justices winning
A driver drops her ballot off in an alley on South Fourth Avenue in Walla Walla, Wash., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. (Michael Lopez/Walla Walla Union-Bulletin via AP)
Nine families evacuated as rivers rise near Port Alberni, B.C.
IMF chief hails Egypt austerity, urges approval of $12B loan
FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, file photo, Egyptian Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer speaks during a press conference at the Central Bank of Egypt in Cairo. Egypt devalued its currency by 48 percent on Thursday and announced the pound would be allowed to float. The head of the International Monetary Fund has praised Egypt's recent austerity measures and called on the world lender's Executive Board to finalize a $12 billion loan package to help rebuild the economy of the Arab world's most populous country. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)
TV docu-drama 'Black Watch Snipers' profiles vets from storied Canadian regiment
A still image from "Black Watch Snipers" is shown in this handout photo. They suffered more casualties than any other Canadian regiment on the allied Western front during the Second World War. Now, their stories are being told in "Black Watch Snipers," premiering this Remembrance Day Friday on History. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Corus Entertainment Inc. MANDATORY CREDIT
GOP wins 2 more years of House control, Dem gains minimal
3 states OK recreational pot; 2 toughen gun control laws
This undated handout photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Clarence Ray Allen, who was the last person executed in California when he was put to death at San Quentin State Prison in January 2006. California corrections officials announced Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, they have met a legal deadline to switch to a new method of executing condemned inmates, just days before voters decide whether to do away with the death penalty. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP)
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Eplekake apple cake
A recipe for eplekake. WHERE TO BUY IT: Dibbern pure white dinner plate and dessert plate, $95 each, Richard Brendon single Old Fashion glass, $105 at Hopson Grace (www.hopsongrace.com). Frank salad plate, $7.95 at CB2 (www. cb2.com). Sockerärt vase (pitcher), $12.99 at Ikea (www.ikea.com). Oji Masanori brass and silver Ihada fork (3-piece place setting), $240, Sami Kallio chair, $850 at Mjolk (www.mjolk.ca).
Skibberlabskovs (Skipper Stew)
Skibberlabskovs (Skipper Stew). WHERE TO BUY IT: Frosted sake decanter (3-piece set), $24.95 at CB2 (www.cb2.com). Etched sherry glass (set of 7), $195 at Cynthia Findlay Antiques (www.cynthiafindlay.com). Sällskap bowls, $3.99 each at Ikea (www.ikea.com). Abbeyhorn spoon, $92 at Hopson Grace (www.hopsongrace.com). Masanobu Ando silver glazed tea container, $400, Yoshinori Yano hand-carved chestnut tray, $520, Jurgen Lehl copper-and-silver-lined oval pan, $825, Akiko Ando Momogusa double-gauze towel, $25, at Mjolk (www.mjolk.ca).
Beet-cured gravlax
Beet-cured gravlax. WHERE TO BUY IT: Dibbern pure white dessert plate, $50 at Hopson Grace (www.hopsongrace.com). Pasi Jaakonaho Lapland Reindeer antler Puukko knife, $1,640, Sami Kallio chair, $850, Gotland sheepskin, $475 at Mjolk.Beet-cured gravlax
Gordon Lightfoot on his mom's 'little trick' that keeps his career ticking
Gordon Lightfoot poses for a photo in his Toronto home ahead of a series of North American tour dates on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
'It was too political': Gordon Lightfoot on the history behind three of his songs
Gordon Lightfoot poses for a photo in his Toronto home ahead of a series of North American tour dates on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
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Man dies of injuries after early-morning homicide in New Westminster
WikiLeaks founder denies trying to influence US election
A Holocaust-education trip reveals humanity’s capacity for both good and evil
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