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Siakam leads shorthanded Raptors to 134-119 win over Pelicans to end preseason
New Orleans Pelicans forward Julius Randle drives against Toronto Raptors centre Eric Moreland during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center, in New Orleans, on Oct. 11, 2018.
David Perron’s hat trick helps lift Blues over Flames
St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron scores on Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith during the first period of a game at Enterprise Center, in St. Louis, on Oct. 11, 2018.
Rinne, Hartman help lead Predators over Jets in Central Division clash
Nashville Predators centre Ryan Johansen scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during the third period of a game at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 11, 2018.
Matthews scores twice to help Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 5-3
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews celebrates his goal with John Tavares during the third period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings, in Detroit, on Oct. 11, 2018.
Campbell makes 40 saves, Carter has two points as Kings blank Canadiens
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of a game in Montreal, on Oct. 11, 2018.
Canucks score four goals in third period to beat Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy makes a save during the second period of a game against the Vancouver Canucks, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa, Fla., on Oct. 11, 2018.
Woman taken to hospital after piece of concrete falls on her head at Toronto’s Union Station
Toronto's Union Station is seen in an Aug. 31, 2018, file photo.
Stingray Digital Group acquires DJ-Matic, establishing itself in European market
Eric Boyko, president of Stingray Digital Media Group, in his Montreal offices, Aug. 15, 2011.
Statistics Canada promises more detailed portrait of Canadians with fewer surveys
According to four senior Statscan officials, the agency is in the midst of a major transformation as it adapts to a world of big data that is collected by other government agencies as well as the private sector.
Marchand, Nordstrom score in 36-second span as Bruins beat Oilers
Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot deflects a shot by Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand during the first period of a game at TD Garden, in Boston, Ma., on Oct. 11, 2018.
U.S. senators urge Trudeau to block Huawei from 5G
Visitors look at a display for 5G wireless technology from Huawei at the PT Expo on Sept. 26, 2018, in Beijing. Two U.S. Senate intelligence committee members want Canada to follow their country and Australia's lead in blocking the Chinese technology firm from supplying equipment that will connect future smartphones to the internet and telephone network.
Stephen Harper says USMCA deal offers ‘opportunity’ for Canada on trade with China
Former prime minister of Canada Stephen Harper speaks at the 2017 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington, March 26, 2017.
Director of drama film Styx, Wolfgang Fischer, was advised against filming in open ocean
Belinda Stronach offered to settle TSG dispute weeks before father’s suit
The start of the Breeders' Cup Juveniles Fillies Turf race during day one of the 2016 Breeders' Cup World Championships at the Santa Anita racetrack in Arcadia, California on November 4, 2016. / AFP / Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Portugal closes in on Nations League final four without Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's Pepe and Ruben Dias celebrate after their Group 3 match against Poland.
Asian shares on edge after nine-day rout, mood shaky as volatility spikes
A man looks at an electronic board showing Japan's Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 11, 2018.
Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at Canada’s postsecondary campuses
Abdullah Snobar, executive director of Ryerson University’s DMZ, chats with two of the incubator’s entrepreneurs.
Lawyer says Indigenous woman Cindy Gladue was ‘objectified’ in Alberta trial
Protesters hold signs in support of Cindy Gladue outside Edmonton's city hall on April 2, 2015.
Betting on Boston: Red Sox hope home-field advantage makes the difference
Fenway Park grounds crew pull a tarp over the field as it starts to rain during the Boston Red Sox's workout on Oct. 11, 2018. The Red Sox face the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday at Boston's Fenway Park.
Affordability crisis reaches Vancouver suburbs, report finds, increasing threat of homelessness
Jesse Kirkpatrick and Jackie Myerion are photographed in CRAB Park, where they lived in a tent with their two young children for a month, in Vancouver, Oct. 11, 2018.
Review: Bigger doesn’t do the heavy-lifting required for this ‘grandfathers of fitness’ biopic
Tyler Hoechlin as Joe Weider and Julianne Hough as Betty Weider.
Evacuation alert issued in Fort St. John, B.C., as nearby hillside continues to move
A shifting hillside near Fort St. John, B.C., is seen in a recent handout photo.
Brewers' lights-out bullpen takes aim at the Dodgers in the NLCS
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader raises his arms after the final out in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS, in Denver, on Oct. 7, 2018.
Adena Farms, organic beef farm in Florida, a focal point in the Stronach feud
Frank Stronach is pictured with grass-fed cattle on his farm in Marion County, north of Ocala, Fla., Aug. 11, 2016.
With LeBron James gone, the Eastern Conference is set for a new champion
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield during the first half of an NBA preseason game in Los Angeles, on Oct. 4, 2018.
Man dead after shooting in Toronto’s Downsview neighbourhood
The death marks the 85th homicide in Toronto this year, putting the city on track to surpass the record of 86 in 2007.
Natural gas service slowly being restored after pipeline explosion north of Prince George, B.C.
A pipeline that ruptured and sparked a massive fire north of Prince George, B.C., is shown in this photo provided by Dhruv Desai.
Halton Catholic school board quashes controversial charity policy
The vote followed months of outcry from many parents and students, and criticism from the province’s former education minister about a lack of consultation before the board implemented its “Sanctity of Life” policy.
At least seven dead, nine missing after mall under construction collapses in northern Mexico: officials
Predators forward Austin Watson has suspension for domestic abuse reduced to 18 games
In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson is seen during a game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Nashville, Tenn.
Curry, James offer a preseason glimpse of the NBA’s future in Las Vegas
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots around Los Angeles Lakers centre JaVale McGee during the second half of an NBA preseason game in Las Vegas, on Oct. 10, 2018.
USMCA paves way for U.S. shopping channel to launch in Canada
A provision in the proposed USMCA would clear the path for U.S. home-shopping channel QVC to launch across the border. The company has been attempting to gain Canadian market access since 2015.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen changes his registration to Democrat
In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo, Michael Cohen leaves federal court, in New York.
Saudi Arabia withdraws Francophonie bid amid growing pressure over missing journalist
In this file photo taken on Dec. 15, 2014, general manager of Alarab TV, Jamal Khashoggi, looks on during a press conference in the Bahraini capital Manama.
Sonia Orbuch: A Polish girl who fought Nazis
This undated image released by the Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation shows Sonia Orbuch and her husband, Isaak, in their wedding photo.
Over-pressurized lines caused deadly gas explosions, fires in Massachusetts: NTSB
In this Sept. 13, 2018, file photo, firefighters battle a house fire on Herrick Road in North Andover, Mass.
Seven things investors need to know about markets right now
An investor sits in front of displays showing stock information at a brokerage office in Beijing, China. Oct. 11, 2018.
Marie-Philip Poulin, Shannon Szabados lead Canadian women’s hockey team into Four Nations Cup
Goalie Shannon Szabados is one of the key players for the Canadian women’s hockey team in the Four Nations Cup in Saskatoon.
Globe editorial: By defending a crucifix, Quebec crosses the line into hypocrisy
The crucifix is shown inside the National Assembly in Quebec City in November, 2013. The coming Coalition Avenir Québec government says it has no intention of removing the crucifix that hangs behind the Speaker's chair.
It’s no surprise, the Western Conference still runs through the Golden State Warriors
Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena, Oct. 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
British PM Theresa May briefs her inner cabinet that Brexit deal is close, newspaper reports
The Financial Times also said Theresa May told her inner cabinet that the key issue of the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland was close to being settled in talks with the EU.
Streetwise newsletter: SNC shares sag amid takeover risk; blockchain’s future in Canadian banking
A man walks past the headquarters of SNC-Lavalin in Montreal on November 6, 2014. SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. says it won't be "invited" to negotiate a remediation agreement with federal prosecutors at this time, but it will continue to operate as it has since the RCMP laid charges against the company in 2015.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Waterlicht: A grand work of public art gets Toronto all wet
Alex Bozikovic.
James Franklin looks to take hold of Argos’ starting QB position, starting with game against arch-rival Ticats
There will be no postseason for the Toronto Argonauts, but James Franklin and many others still have plenty to play for.
Buy a teen this personal finance book to get them on the right financial track
Rob Carrick
Mexico Beach devastated by Hurricane Michael
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Aerial photo shows homes destroyed after Hurricane Michael smashed into Florida's northwest coast in Mexico Beach, Florida, U.S., October 11, 2018. Chris O'Meara/Pool via REUTERS
Trump administration ‘hopeful’ that American pastor detained in Turkey could be released
In this July 25, 2018, file photo, American pastor Andrew Brunson arrives at his house in Izmir, Turkey.
Urgent, strategic intervention needed to protect B.C.'s wild salmon: report
Spawning sockeye salmon are seen making their way up the Adams River, in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, near Chase, B.C. in a file photo.
Asper family donates $2.5-million to support Canada’s next generation of Olympians
Canada's Pierce Lepage competes in the men's decathlon javelin throw at Carrara Stadium during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, April 10, 2018.
Oct. 12: Michaëlle Jean and La Francophonie. Plus other letters to the editor
Machines take the blame as U.S. stock market sells off
The DJIA fell 545 points, or 2.1 per cent, to 25,052.83 on Thursday.
Telus loses bid to stop former employee from working at Rogers
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Robert Sewell ruled that the non-compete clause Dan Golberg signed with Telus was 'overly broad' and that Telus had not established a 'substantial likelihood that they will succeed at trial.'
Do my Facebook posts offend my refugee friend?
If I comment on posts of friends celebrating birthdays in Hawaii or Whistler with their extended family, will my Syrian friend see it in her news feed the same day she’s posting about refugee camps or air strikes in Afrin, her own friends and family scattered around the globe?
UCP nomination candidate turfed after photos with Soldiers of Odin
Women’s soccer takes wait and see approach to FIFA equity strategy
United States forward Alex Morgan avoids the tackle of Trinidad and Tobago defender Rhea Belgrave during the first half of a 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match at Sahlen's Stadium.
Soyuz rocket failure: Russia has lost its reputation as a space leader
In this handout provided by NASA, the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft is launched with Expedition 57 flight engineer Nick Hague of NASA and flight engineer Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos, Oct. 11, 2018 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Vast region of Northwest Territories declared an Indigenous Protected Area
A vast region of the Northwest Territories that local Indigenous people call their “breadbasket” because of the abundance of wildlife has been declared permanently off limits to resource development, eight years after the federal government tried to open it to mining.
Review: Restoring Tomorrow offers a dedicated look at the power of community
Amplify: As I enter the unparenting stage, I realize the benefits of an empty nest
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Can earnings season come to the rescue for falling stocks?
A monitor displays the day's numbers before the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), October 11, 2018 in New York.
Evening Update: Feud shatters bond between Frank and Belinda Stronach; the latest on Canada’s trade file
Frank Stronach and Belinda Stronach at Magna's AGM in 2010.
Girls try being CEO for the day, highlighting lack of women in leadership roles
Andrea Stairs, general manager of eBay Canada and Latin America, left, hands the reigns of the company over for the day to Plan International Canada Ambassador Rima during a briefing meeting at Ebay Canada's head office in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. (J.P. Moczulski/The Globe and Mail)
After the sell-off: These eight U.S.-listed large-cap stocks now look like bargains
Final numbers for the Dow Jones industrial average are displayed after the close of trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York, Oct. 10, 2018.
Trudeau appoints Ontario lawyer, PEI Mi’kmaq chief to Senate
The Senate chamber is seen in Ottawa, on April 24, 2014.
USMCA provides no reason to get sour about milk
Second-generation dairy farmer David Janssens feeds his dairy cows at Nicomekl Farms in Surrey, B.C., on Aug. 30, 2018.
Calgary police arrest two suspects after seizing ‘substantial’ amount of illegal drugs
The Calgary Police Service's headquarters building in Calgary, Alta., Dec. 7, 2016.
The oil patch misery gets even worse: Canadian crude hits another stunning record low vs. U.S. benchmark
Fog blankets a low-lying area where pumpjacks operate in West Texas, northeast of Kermit, on Sept. 12, 2018. In December 2017, companies in the Permian Basin _ an ancient, oil-rich seabed that spans West Texas and southeastern New Mexico _ produced twice as much oil as they had four years earlier, during the last boom. Forecasters expect production to double again by 2023. (Jerod Foster/The Texas Tribune via AP)
Our opioid death crisis urgently needs a prevention strategy
Health leaders tell us that the causes of the “unabating” crisis are poverty, homelessness and the stigma attached to drug addiction.
Brazilian presidential candidates call for end to politically motivated violence ahead of runoff vote
The front page of a newspaper referring to the results of the first round of the Brazilian national election is seen at a newsstand in Brasilia, Brazil, on Oct. 8, 2018.
The close: TSX, Wall Street extend slide as sell-off spreads globally
Trader Michael Capolino works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Oct. 11.
A new saint for the suffering, and an enduring leader for the Catholic Church
Press Conference at The Church of the Holy Trinity where some of Canada's Church leaders were responding to the Federal Immigration Minister's public criticism about sanctuary for refugees. Mary Jo Leddy, sanctuary activist, author and founder of Romero House refugee shelter, holds up her book in which she wrote about some refugees who returned to their country of origin and were not heard of since. Pictures taken on Aug.4/04 Photos by Tibor Kolley
What analysts on the Street are saying about the market dive
This Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, file photo shows a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the closing number of the Dow Jones industrial average.
Small-town hiring no piece of cake, chocolate maker says
Tareq Hadhad, a Syrian refugee and founder of Peace by Chocolate, poses in front of his chocolate factory in Antigonish, N.S. on Jan. 9, 2018.
Defence opens case at British sailor’s sexual assault trial in Halifax
Darren Smalley, left, heads from the Supreme Court in Halifax, on Sept. 4, 2018.
U.S. banks need more than in-line 3rd quarter to boost shares
In this file photo taken on May 11, 2018 a sign for Bank of America is seen on Third Avenue in New York City.
Buyer goes ahead with purchase of shredded Banksy painting, Sotheby’s says
A photo provided by Sotheby's shows the moment when Banksy's Girl with Balloon was destroyed by a remote-control shredder.
Which app wins the title of best music streaming service?
Rob Carrick
Digital customer acquisition a missing part in Canada’s industrial strategy
Owen Matthews is a successful technology entrepreneur and investor. He is a general partner at Wesley Clover and chairman of the Alacrity Foundation. Owen has founded 11 companies throughout his career. These companies have generated $175M in value for shareholders and driven $40M in annual sales.
Review: All About Nina is more gut-punches than punch-lines
Nina Geld (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is a bracingly funny and blisteringly provocative stand-up comedian whose career is taking off, but whose personal life is a near-complete disaster.
Estée Lauder sues Toronto’s Deciem, seeks to remove founder after ‘erratic’ behaviour
The beauty supply store Deciem unexpectedly closed all locations in Toronto on Monday.
Minto mine in Yukon is mothballed as soft copper markets derail planned sale
Capstone Mining Corp. says about 200 employees and contractors will be affected as mining operations are expected to stop almost immediately at its Minto mine in Yukon.
Review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween smashes pumpkins, expectations
Madison Iseman, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris star in Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.
Review: Studio 54 is a nightclub documentary for the non-judgmental
Co-owners of Studio 54, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell. Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism – a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era.
Nevada regulators suspend McGregor, Nurmagomedov 10 days for brawl
Khabib Nurmagomedov scuffled with a fighter in Conor McGregor’s corner and members of Nurmagomedov’s entourage climbed into the octagon and attacked McGregor after the bout ended.
Is the Vatican’s agreement with China a deal with the devil?
Chinese bishops John Baptist Yang Xiaoting and Joseph Guo Jincai attend a mass for the opening of a synodal meeting in Saint Peter's square, at the Vatican, Oct. 3, 2018.
Stuck in the middle with growth: Fiscal consequences, no easy solutions
Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada
Trump to meet Chinese President Xi in late November, Wall Street Journal reports
FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a welcoming ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
This will signal when it’s time to panic over markets, what Ackman sees in Starbucks, and why Canada is being called the ‘North Korea’ of investing
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan as lithium producer Livent Corp hold its IPO in New York, U.S., October 11, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Bill Blair launches consultations on possible ban on handguns, assault weapons
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair appears as a witness at a standing committee on public safety and national security on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 25, 2018.
Facebook deletes Russian firm’s accounts over alleged data scraping
The Russian database provider SocialDataHub has been cut off for what Facebook terms the unauthorised collection of user information.
Mother charged with impaired driving causing death after son swept away in Ontario river
Michelle Hanson attends a vigil for her son Kaden Young in Belwood, Ont., on April 25, 2018.
Italian parliament approves controversial new spending targets despite EU pressure
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte talks with Economy Minister Giovanni Tria. (File Photo).
SNC shares sag amid corruption probe, increasing takeover risk
The head office of SNC Lavalin is seen in Montreal on February 19, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Canada pessimistic about quick end to U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, sources say
The Trump administration imposed steel and aluminum tariffs in June. Although Canada agreed to a renewed continental trade deal last week, the measures remain in place.
Ontario teacher charged with sexual assault on 10-year-old boy: police
National Ballet of Canada preparing for first-ever tour of Russia
Dancers are seen at the National Ballet of Canada's Company Class in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2018. Later this month the National Ballet will for the first time in the company's 67-year history, perform in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Big Oil still reluctant to open spending taps, Goldman Sachs expert says
Energy companies and investors are focused on profits and reluctant to boost spending even after crude prices surged to four-year highs, says Andrew Fry of Goldman Sachs.
Even the folks running pension plans think you’re not saving enough for your retirement
Rob Carrick
By one metric, Canada’s jobs market is ‘even stronger’ than in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 05: Construction workers smooth tar as they pave a road on October 5, 2018 in San Francisco, California. Newly released data by the Labor Department on Friday shows that US employers added 134,000 jobs last month with hiring increases within construction, manufacturing and health care sectors. While this was below economists expectations of 185,000, it brought the unemployment rate down to 3.7 percent, the lowest since December 1969. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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