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April 15

Will this 'latte-swilling' Toronto power couple save or doom the NDP?
Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis discuss their brainchild, the Leap Manifesto, on a live stream Facebook video.
Lightning, Panthers and Blackhawks win Game 2 of first-round series
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) celebrates with Patrick Kane (88) after scoring the game-winning goal during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis Blues at Scottrade Center. The Blackhawks won the game 3-2.
Dickey disappoints again in Blue Jays’ loss to Boston
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey leaves the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning Friday, April 15, 2016, in Boston.
The battle of Palm Beach: A Toronto businessman, a hate campaign, and a four-year legal fight
Harold Peerenboom (R) and security consultant Steve Reesor (L) arrive in Palm Beach County Court in downtown West Palm Beach April 13, 2016, in response to litigation involving Isaac Perlmutter, the enigmatic billionaire chief executive of the Marvel Entertainment unit of the Walt Disney Company and a dispute over a local tennis professional.
In Attawapiskat, failed mental-health project a tale of waste
Girls walk on a street in the Attawapiskat First Nation in Northern Ontario.
Philadelphia apologizes for ‘tremendous racism’ against Jackie Robinson
All MLB players, managers, coaches and umpires wore his No. 42 for games Friday, marking the 69th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson broke MLB’s colour barrier in 1947.
Uber suffers blow as Toronto City Hall committee votes against legalization
Toronto taxi drivers hold signs at city hall during a protest against Uber in Toronto, Wednesday December 9, 2015.
WADA revokes Moscow testing lab’s accreditation
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko speaks during an interview with Reuters in Moscow, Russia, March 11, 2016.
Leicester faces West Ham as surprising season winds down
Jamie Vardy celebrates with Riyad Mahrez after scoring the first goal for Leicester City during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United, November 21, 2015 file photo.
What I learned reporting from the front lines of our struggle with death
‘I have a plan,’ Kim Teske, left, with her sister Deanna Smith in May, 2014, told Sandra Martin. She was suffering from Huntington’s, but none of her doctors would help her die. She hoped her death from starvation would spur change.
Roger Federer picks Rafael Nadal as tournament favourite
Switzerland's Roger Federer returns a ball to France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tournament on April 15, 2016 in Monaco.
Global Affairs Canada report on Saudi Arabia
Injuries proving to be a sore spot for Metropolitan series
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) falls to the ice after getting a stick to the face during the first period of a first-round NHL playoff hockey game against the New York Rangers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Manchester City to face Real Madrid in semi-finals
Fernandinho, right, helped Manchester City defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Henrik Lundqvist relives ‘scary’ moments after eye injury
A trainer checks the eye of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist Wednesday after a stick penetrated his mask .
Kelly: It’s crunch time for the Toronto Raptors
Cathal Kelly
LeBron James plots to recapture his crown
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 11, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 109-94.
MMA champion Sarah Kaufman valuable asset to women’s sevens team
Rugby sevens player Britt Benn watches a scrimmage this week in Victoria ahead of a tournament to be held in Langford, B.C.
Bernard Lamarre, Lavalin chief, helped build modern Quebec
Bernard Lamarre is shown at the Olympic Stadium in this 1985 photo. Courtesy of SNC-Lavalin.
Police tried to stop suspect before crash claimed life of female Mountie: RCMP
A memorial is set up in Langford, B.C.,where RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett died early Tuesday.
Assisted-dying bill lacks clear criteria for qualifying conditions, critics say
The legislation does not specify the types of serious and incurable illnesses, diseases or disabilities that patients must have to qualify to end their lives with the help of a doctor or nurse practitioner.
The Marathon de Sables: The toughest footrace on Earth
Competitors are pictured along a sand dune.
Boko Haram captives no closer to freedom after release of video
Parents and relatives sit and weep during a vigil at the school in Chibok, Nigeria, to mark the 2nd anniversary of their abduction by the Islamists Boko Haram in Chibok, on April 14, 2016.
NDP leaders in Western Canada under pressure to split from federal party
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Alberta President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci learn to make a latte at a small business in Edmonton, Alta., on April 15, 2016.
The Battle of California is worth staying up for
Eric Duhatschek
Mario Gutierrez’s long ride back to the Kentucky Derby
Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, won the Florida Derby in April
Inside Insite: The battle to create B.C.'s supervised injection clinic
People wait outside Insite, North America's only supervised injection site run by the Portland Hotel Society, in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Toronto Argonauts kicker not worried about wind at BMO Field
Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Lirim Hajrullahu (70) reacts after missing a field goal against the Edmonton Eskimos during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg Saturday, October 3, 2015.
Inside Edmonton’s Washoku Bistro
Jijimi at Washoku Bistro in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Inside Whistler’s Bar Oso
Executive chef James Walt at Bar Oso in Whistler BC
University of Alberta administration, students clash over campus residences
Lister Hall at the University Alberta.
Washoku Bistro’s menu is flavourful, but forgettable
Jijimi at Washoku Bistro in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Why the BRICS failed to meet lofty expectations
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (third from left), Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff (centre), Chinese President Xi Jinping (fourth from right) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second from right) at the BRICS Summit in Ufa, Russia, on July 9, 2015.
Ontario families sue sperm bank, distributor over ‘schizophrenic’ donor
The lawsuit claims the donor had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and narcissistic personality disorder, had spent time behind bars for a residential burglary and did not have the degrees he claimed to obtain.
What Bar Oso hits in cuisine, it misses in hospitality
At Bar Osco in Whistler B.C., the food is heated, plated and garnished from an open kitchen at the end of the bar.
Spirit of the West gets a proper send-off with hometown finale
Front man John Mann, top, poses with members of the band Spirit of the West in a file photo.
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Why Alberta’s economic downturn looks different this time
Gary Mason
With a late start on retirement savings, can this couple meet their goals?
Delta order could be ‘kiss of life’ for Bombardier’s C Series
A deal with Delta would be a breakthrough for the C Series program, which got a boost earlier this year, when Air Canada signed a letter of intent that included 45 firm orders and 30 options.
Highway will soon let regular drivers reach Arctic Ocean for first time
For now, Inuvik is Canada’s northernmost town accessible by public road, but an 85-mile connection to Tuktoyaktuk under construction will soon allow ordinary drivers to reach the Arctic Ocean for the first time.
Police across Canada scrimping on meal plans for detainees to cut costs
Police have turned prepackaged snacks to feed inmates despite domestic law and international agreements stating that prisoners must be fed three square meals a day.
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
Alberta budget’s bottom line: The right must unite
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley gives a speech during the 2016 NDP Federal Convention in Edmonton on Saturday, April 9, 2016.
Alberta’s credit rating downgraded amid mounting debt
Finance Minister Joe Ceci called the downgrade a disappointment.
FANG lookahead
Photos of the Week for April 10 to April 15
These two stocks offer lessons in how not to go ‘the Valeant way’
David Milstead
Q&A: The challenges of a super-heated market
The Leap Manifesto is a prescription for economic ruin
Canadian social activist Naomi Klein co-drafted the Leap Manifesto.
TD Asset Management moves with banking industry’s ‘seismic shift’
TD Canada Trust Bank Sign at the TD Tower on King Street in Toronto.
A superpark hides in Toronto’s Don Valley, waiting to be discovered
A view of the River Valley Park, looking south from the Brickworks.
Canada announces funding for Syria’s neighbours hosting refugees
In this March 7, 2016, photo, Syrian refugees walk in the Zaatari refugee camp, near Mafraq, Jordan.
Business oddities: Apple hits a gold mine with old phones
A new Apple iPhone 5C. On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department on said it will move ahead with an appeal of a court ruling blocking the government from forcing Apple Inc to help unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York.
Driverless cars are great if you don’t drive for a living
Leah Eichler
Liberals warned of increase in Saudi human-rights violations before signing arms deal
A security guard stands in front of three Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) parked on the lot of the General Dynamics/Land Systems factory where they are built in London, Ont., on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Toronto Don Valley park
Review: Blutch's Peplum is triumphant in translation
Actor-musician Raoul Bhaneja on diversity, power structures in Toronto
Karen Glave and Raoul Bhaneja star in Disgraced, which is on at the Panasonic Theatre until April 24.
Are the Toronto Raptors built for a deep postseason run?
Fans cheer in Maple Leaf Square as the Toronto Raptors play the Brooklyn Nets during Game 7 of last year’s Eastern Conference quarter-finals. This year, the square has been rebranded for the NBA playoffs as Jurassic Park.
Stock analysis: This U.S. bank's rating has slipped to the lowest level in a year
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking at ways to crisis-proof money market mutual funds.
A long-term outlook helps this investor weather market volatility
John Lawlor
‘Don’t get me started’: Trudeau gives quick quantum computing lesson
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, receives at video message from Stephen Hawking before making an announcement at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ont., on Friday, April 15, 2016.
My adjusted cost base is zero. Now what?
If your ACB reaches zero before you sell your units, any further ROC distributions are taxed as capital gains in the year they are received.
B.C. prisoners get addiction therapy after settlement in Charter challenge
The B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Aug. 20, 2010.
$23M in funding will provide more police and prosecutors to fight gangs: premier
B.C. Premier Christy Clark, seen in Ottawa on Nov. 23.
Spirit of the West: An audio guide to their long, concluding journey
John Mann is shown singing at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver in a scene from the documentary Spirit Unforgettable.
Gail and David O’Brien lend support for National Arts Centre’s strategic plan
Gail and David O'Brien.
The close: TSX declines with oil ahead of key OPEC meeting
Canadian bank headquarters stand on Bay Street in Toronto on Monday August 29, 2011.
Analysts skeptical Doha OPEC meeting will result in production accord
Used oil barrels are stacked at a storage facility in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 12, 2015. Members of OPEC and major non-OPEC producers meet in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday to pursue an agreement on a production freeze.
On assisted death, Ottawa is being cautious – with good reason
Minister of Health Jane Philpott listens to a question during a news conference on the governments assisted dying legislation, Thursday April 14, 2016 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Steering a public broadcaster through turbulent times
Lisa de Wilde, chief executive officer, TVO.
Basecamp Climbing: Former porn palace transforms into Bloor West gym
Signage on the historic marquee of Basecamp Climbing, left, harkens back to its previous incarnation as a porn theatre.
In criticizing the ECB’s interest-rate policy, Germany misses the mark
Eric Reguly
An overlooked element – the tortilla – is redefining Toronto’s tacos
The Campechano, rajas con crema and camarones tacos are seen during lunch at Campechano in Toronto on April 13, 2016.
Mardi Gras the theme at Daffodil Ball supporting cancer
April 14, 2016 - Montreal, Quebec - The 23rd annual Daffodil Ball at Windsor Station in Montreal. The ball is the most successful cancer-related fundraising gala in Canada. This year's theme was Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Indians from New Orleans dance along with 650 guests were in attendance. 650 guests were in attendance. Charla Jones for the Globe and Mail
Calculator: Build your own million-dollar TFSA
Social media protests may seem futile. Still, more power to the people
Marsha Lederman
VP buys as Pan American Silver sets 52-week high
Bullish on Worthington Industries
Technical analysis shows the metals manufacturing company is set to rise.
Unforgotten in Mexico: Searchers of Iguala dig for answers about lost loved ones
Mario Vergara is shown in Huitzuco, Mexico. Mario's brother Tomas Vergara Hernandez was kidnapped in Huitzuco July 5, 2012, and was 38 years old at the time.
Calendar: What investors need to know for the week ahead
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Three energy stocks set to rise with a rebound in oil prices
An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alberta, July 21, 2014.
Birds of prey help keep skies clear at Toronto's Pearson airport
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Federal talks over Bombardier bailout stalls over dual class shares
This file photo taken on June 15, 2015 shows a Bombardier CS300 aircraft performing at Le Bourget airport near Paris during the 51st International Paris Airshow.
A strong personal brand will enhance your life, no matter what you do for a living
Singular Bodies beautifully exploits the overlap between dance and visual effect
Jarrett Siddall in You and I, a solo in Singular Bodies.
All in all, Das Ding is a fun play to watch
A scene from Das Ding (The Thing).
Globe poetry: Grendel’s Mother by Paul Vermeersch
Half-acre Sunshine Coast lot sells under asking price
How New Westminster, B.C. is trying to manage its rapid rise
A view of Aragon Properties Ltd.'s Port Royal development in Queensborough, a former industrial site in New Westminster, B.C.
GM recalling more than one million trucks to fix seat belts
General Motors is recalling more than a million Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks worldwide because the seat belts may not hold people in a crash. The recall covers certain model 1500 pickups from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
Gimmicky musical If/Then will have you rolling your eyes
Jackie Burns and Daren A. Herbert in If/Then.
Dear Canada: Six prominent people write from the heart to the country
Post-earthquake Nepal’s struggle to adopt Canadian-style federalism
In this hand out photograph taken and released by Caritas Internationalis on April 29, 2015, Nepalese police and army personel clear rubble of temples at Durbar square, the UNESCO World Heritage Site damaged by the earthquake in Kathmandu.
Everyone worries too much about black-swan events
A woman walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Friday, April 15.
Wynne suggests Jack MacLaren be booted from PC caucus for sexist joke
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne attends the Ontario Liberal Party’s 20th Annual Heritage Dinner in Toronto on March 30.
Must news sites really host the drivel and abuse of online comments?
Tabatha Southey
Canmore house sold again less than two years after previous purchase
Panel probing teen’s death urges better mental-health services in rural B.C.
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