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Dickey tosses eight shutout innings, Jays beat Rangers
Edwin Encarnacion is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run.
Financial officers file complaint against KPMG over Isle of Man controversy
The logo of KPMG is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Kelly: Of course we lost Game 6. The Raptors can’t do anything the easy way
Cathal Kelly
Heat beat Raptors to force deciding Game 7
Dwyane Wade drives to the basket against DeMarre Carroll during Game 6.
Armstrong’s tinker-over-topple approach paying off for St. Louis
St. Louis Blues' Troy Brouwer (36) celebrates his goal with teammates Paul Stastny (26) and Robby Fabbri (15) during the second period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Stars Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Dallas.
Canadian Normand Piché plans to swim five bodies of water
Normand Piche trains at the Olympic Stadium Aquatic Center in Montreal, Quebec. He will be swimming five continental straits as part of his O5 Swim the world initiative.
Scientists in a race to learn the origin of man’s best friend
A Chinese man plays with a dog near his home with a coal fired power plant in the background on November 19, 2014 in Beijing, China.
When tiny Lac La Biche opened its doors to 12,000 fire evacuees, only goodness happened
Evacuees from the Fort McMurray wildfire sit outside at an evacuation centre in Lac la Biche, Alta., Saturday, May 7, 2016.
Day maintains control, Spieth struggles at the Players Championship
Jason Day of Australia reacts on the tenth green during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship at the Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 13, 2016 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Brazil’s new leader, Michel Temer, is little known, less liked
Michel Temer, seen in 2014, is barred from running for office for eight years after breaching campaign-finance laws.
Rugby Ontario names Michael Brown as new CEO
Contractors say co-ordination needed to rebuild Fort McMurray
The devastated neighbourhood of Abasand is shown in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Friday, May 13, 2016. A wildfire left a swath of destruction last week.
Behind the largest response to a disaster in Canadian history
A devastated neighbourhood in Fort McMurray, Alta., May 13, 2016.
Warriors count on a fully healthy Curry against Thunder
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2016 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
Raptors seek to eliminate Heat in game 6 of their NBA playoff series
Realtor in Vancouver accused of threatening businessman
A house in Vancouver is listed by Layla Yang, a Re/Max agent who is named in a would-be home buyer’s complaint to the industry regulator and police.
Audio: Vancouver real estate, May 2 phone call
Metro Vancouver to restrict water usage two weeks early
During the summer, Metro Vancouver consumes 1.5 billion litres of water daily – an increase of 500 million litres compared with average daily water use in the region.
Canadian rivals Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps set to square off
Toronto FC’s Tsubasa Endoh captured a prank played on Sebastian Giovinco and posted it on his Instagram.
Fire trauma can affect the mental health of Fort McMurray children
Shaun and Amanda Westhaver comfort daughter Annie, 3, and son, Rhys, 5, at a friend’s home in Edmonton on Monday.
Maxime Bernier begins marathon race for Conservative leadership
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier arrives at Conservative Party offices in April to announce his leadership plans. He will officially launch his campaign at a St-Hubert chicken restaurant on Sunday.
Film producer Gene Gutowski convinced Roman Polanski to push limits
Film producer Gene Gutowski, right, poses in 2000 with Adrien Brody, the star of his film The Pianist.
A Vancouver councillor is trending — and not in a good way — after Twitter war
The Twitter logo is seen in this file photo.
Crises like the doping scandal or Zika put Olympic world in turmoil
A set of Olympic Rings are silhouetted against the setting sun over the Black Sea a day after the close of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
The Saudi citizens seen targeted in video live in the hotbed of Shia opposition
A still image from a video supplied by Saudi human-rights activists shows armoured vehicles being used against Shia Muslim dissidents. The footage casts doubt on Ottawa’s assurances that the delivery of Canadian-made LAVs would not endanger Saudi civilians.
Diversification vs. returns: The great bond challenge
Tom Bradley
The future is bright for Nashville Predators despite playoff loss
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) reacts as he is beaten for a goal on a shot from San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau, not seen, during the third period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinal series Thursday, May 12, 2016, in San Jose, Calif.
Would this couple be better off retiring early or returning to work?
Pittsburgh Penguin’s success a story of second chances
May 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) and right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) and defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) and defenseman Trevor Daley (6) celebrate their overtime win against the Washington Capitals in game six of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Liberal endorsement of UN declaration ‘mutually beneficial’: AFN Chief
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the word "veto" doesn't appear in the declaration.
How the West can lead on climate and energy
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark, left to right, Alberta Deputy Premier Sarah Hoffman, Northwest Territories Deputy Premier Robert C. McLeod, Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, and Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski make their way to a press conference during the Western Premiers' Conference in Vancouver, B.C. on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
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Protest resignations reveal a fractured Lifeline Syria board
A volunteer at Lifeline Syria takes a call regarding a sponsorship inquiry as project manager Alexandra Kotyk, left, works off her phone at the Lifeline Syria in Toronto on Sept. 4, 2015. Six board members resigned Monday due to frustration with other executive members.
Urbancorp's collapse leaves home buyers in the lurch
An Urbancorp development on Bayview Avenue.
Alberta’s Farm to Fork Eatery has noble goals, but its menu falls short
The Farms Garden Salad, a kaleidoscope of greenery and a smattering of tomato and bell pepper, arrives in a Mason jar.
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
Canadians don’t want major changes to Cancon rules, poll finds
Poll found that 55 per cent of respondents opposed the idea of paying a sales tax when purchasing entertainment from foreign services such as Netflix and iTunes.
Five questions with Calgarian pilot and adventure-seeker Laval St. Germain
Laval St. Germain, a Calgary adventurer, will embark on a solo 100-day journey rowing a one-person row boat in June departing from Halifax to France.
Insurance claims in Fort McMurray could hit $6-billion
The devastated neighbourhood of Abasand is shown after being ravaged by a wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, May 13, 2016.
Fort McMurray blaze could rejuvenate animal habitats, experts say
Two moose are shown along side of a road near Lac la Biche, Alberta on Tuesday May 10, 2016.
Fort McMurray disaster won’t hit Canada’s big banks: DBRS
The devastated neighbourhood of Beacon Hill is seen after being ravaged by a wildfire in Fort McMurray, May 13, 2016.
Tarion Warranty’s lawsuit against Urbancorp
Grant van Gameren's El Rey brings mezcal to Kensington Market
Art on the walls of El Rey Mezcal bar which will be opening this spring, are pictured on May 12 2016.
Once revered, hedge funds face a growing chorus of critics
Nordstrom stock drops on lower forecast, adding to retail woes
Nordstrom reduced its sales-growth predictions to between 2.5 per cent and 4.5 per cent, down from as much as 5.5 per cent.
Cpl. Shaun Collins did not have to die. This is what went wrong
Cpl. Shaun Collins stands with his father, Gary, in this undated family photo.
The fight of the Matador: A new owner struggles to revive the legendary Toronto booze can
Ann Dunn, seen in 2007, owned The Matador until it was bought by Paul McCaughey six years ago.
Child dead, three hurt after stabbing in Coral Harbour, Nunavut
Tales from a startup survivor: Proceed with caution
Leah Eichler
Production returning to Alberta oil sands after Fort McMurray fire
A young girl who was evacuated due to the Fort McMurray wildfire plays at an oilfield work camp where approximately 500 evacuees are staying, in Wandering River, Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
The patriot and the correspondent: Acts of friendship in a land caught in-between
‘Dear Russians,’ anti-separatist Vladimir Simperovich, above, wrote early in the conflict. ‘Please do not tell me what's going on Donetsk. I am in Donetsk.’
Health Canada overturns ban on medical heroin
Minister of Health Jane Philpott at a news conference in Ottawa on April 14, 2016.
Story of Toronto’s 19th-century sex trade uncovered by professor, students
Esplanade Street (The Esplanade), circa 1854, was a wide promenade close to the waterfront. Professor Laurie Bertram, along with 12 students and a team of library staff members, spent several weeks examining archives and digital databases from 1865 to 1915 to reveal the well-hidden history of sex work in Toronto
PM gets first hand look at Fort McMurray devastation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre left, and Fort McMurray Fire Chief Darby Allen, centre right, look over a burnt out car during a visit to Fort McMurray, Alta., on Friday, May 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The Scarborough Bluffs are rarely seen — but there’s a plan to change that
Marcus Gee
Ex-Jays shortstop Reyes banned under MLB domestic violence policy
Colorado’s Jose Reyes has been suspended by Major League Baseball through May 31 for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
Shareholder vote prompts Crescent Point to promise pay overhaul
‘We take this very seriously,’ chief executive officer Scott Saxberg said after the meeting.
The close: TSX declines as energy falls with oil
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Friday, May 13.
Why Canadian banks are finally hoisting the white flag on Apple Pay
A customer uses an Apple Inc. iPhone to pay via the Apple Pay system. App-based digital payments are challenging the dominance of cash, cheques and even plastic.
Antler: Game-focused restaurant tops typical Canadiana backwoods fare
Michael Hunter has become known for his fireman calendar looks, tattoos and being an avid outdoorsman. His restaurant Antler shows that Hunter is also a very talented chef.
The frugal accountant fighting for tax reform
Brigitte Alepin
Stay or go, Brexit vote bound to unravel EU
Eric Reguly
Jim Pattison buys as Canfor trades below $15
Canfor College in China and people being taught to work with wood.
Bullish on Semafo
Gold pours from a crucible at a gold mine site in Burkina Faso.
A history lesson in stock market returns
John Heinzl
Why this stock picker switched to index investing
Michael Wiener
Facebook doesn’t owe conservatives anything
In this May 16, 2012 file photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia.
Nigeria’s cautionary lesson for oil-dependent countries
Motorists queue to buy fuel at a filling station in Lagos, on May 12, 2016. Nigeria hiked the price of petrol on May 11, 2016 after months of fuel shortages caused by a foreign exchange shortage left Africa's biggest economy running on fumes. The new price hike introduced by President Muhammadu Buhari's administration would see petrol being sold at gas stations for 145 naira ($0.73) per litre, Petroleum Resources Minister of State Emmanuel Kachikwu said Wednesday a statement.
Photos of the Week for May 8 to May 13
Steer: Dance can be visually striking, but it's not exactly a pleasure to watch
Steer’s relentless assault on the senses explores a fine balance between enjoyment and impact, but it’s poignant and praiseworthy
Opposition rejects move to extend assisted-dying debate
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 10, 2016.
China reclaims, weaponizes 3,200 acres in South China Sea: Pentagon
Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Fiery Cross Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea in this still image from video provided on May 21, 2015.
Montreal’s Musée d’art contemporain to receive $37.7-million in government funding toward expansion plan
Ft. McMurray’s animals and the evolution of human empathy
Bryan Jones holds onto a dog he saved from the raging wildfires after leaving Fort McMurray and assembling in Wandering River on May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Topher Seguin
Exclusive excerpt: Lou Skuce: The greatest cartoonist you’ve never heard of
Amadeus meets The Bachelor in Against the Grain’s A Little Too Cozy
Cast members of Against the Grain Theatre’s A Little Too Cozy.
Calendar: What investors need to know for the week ahead
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Quebeckers take pride in their culture, but don’t like to write cheques for it
Robert Everett-Green
Business oddities: Harry Potter star finds a little magic in Panama
In this Aug. 27, 2015 file photo, actress Emma Watson poses for photographers.
Kate Taylor: Should the law protect original research?
Kate Taylor
Our Town is a mix of gaudy costumes, clean design and aw-shucks delivery
Jenny L. Wright, Catherine McGregor, Sharry Flett and Kate Besworth (background) star in Shaw’s production of Our Town.
Ex-Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak is finding his groove in new radio show
Ex-leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Tim Hudak hosts his weekly radio show from the CFRB News 1010 studio in downtown Toronto on April 24.
Bombardier talks stall on Trudeau’s $3-billion pitch, sources say
A Bombardier CS300 C Series aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier Inc., lands after a flying display on day two of the 51st International Paris Air Show in Paris, France, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.
Mastodon bones offer new clues to how humans arrived and lived in Americas
Neil Puckett, a Ph.D. student from Texas A&M University involved in the excavations, surfaces with the limb bone of a juvenile mastodon.
Why don't more Canadians care about the Raptors?
Adeel Abdenur, 12, cheers in Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in May, 2014.
Indigenous languages are vital to telling Canada’s story
Members of the Nisga'a Nation pray with fellow citizens as they sing the Nisga'a Peace song during the 10th anniversary celebration of self governance in New Aiyansh in the Nisga'a Nation May 11, 2010.
Countering the class war of modern air travel
Tabatha Southey
Kings agree with coach Darryl Sutter on new multiyear deal
The Los Angeles Kings and coach Darryl Sutter have agreed to the terms of a new contract.
Calgary's heritage buildings: There's value in old bricks
Studio Bell rendering, with restored King Edward Hotel facade.
Silver Springs home with walkout sells under asking price
Done Deal, 6031 84 St., NW, Silver Springs, Calgary, Alta.
New Westminster heritage house sets selling record
Done Deal, 513 St. George St., New Westminster, B.C.
Halifax statue of Cornwallis vandalized after controversial vote
A pedestrian walks past a defaced statue of Edward Cornwallis in Halifax on May 13, 2016.
Ripple effect pricing more buyers out of Vancouver housing market
A brand new duplex, 1241 and 1243 E 13th Ave, that sold within days. Each side of the duplex sold for more than $2 million. The homes are about four houses away from Clark Drive, one of the city's busiest thoroughfares.
Putin warns Russia will respond to NATO missile shield
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting in Sochi, Russia on May 12, 2016.
Tories ask Australian adviser what went wrong in federal election
Conservative sources say Australian Brian Loughnane has spent the past few months conducting in-person interviews with erstwhile members of Stephen Harper’s dysfunctional 2015 campaign team.
Upcoming livestream: Albie Sachs: What the end of apartheid taught me about building an equal society
Albie Sachs says solitary confinement scarred him so badly that a car bomb gave him back some of his joy and buoyancy.
Review: Siddhartha Mukherjee’s The Gene is a terrifically engaging book
Siddartha Mukherjee
Comedy is full of grey areas, but why pay for racist, anti-semitic or misogynist ‘humour’?
Marsha Lederman
Ex-cabinet minister Alexandre Cloutier joins Parti Quebecois leadership race
Parti Quebecois MNA Alexandre Cloutier speaks to reporters at the legislature in Quebec City on May 10, 2016.
Exclusive excerpt: In his new book, Barry Avrich visits Garth Drabinsky in prison
Barry Avrich discusses making a movie about Garth Drabinsky, right, in his new book.
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