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October 14

Red Sox beat Astros 7-5 to even ALCS at one game apiece
Boston Red Sox players exchange congratulations after their victory Sunday in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Caribbean travel update: What to expect one year after Maria and Irma
Residents wait for a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron on Sept. 29, 2018, as in the background damaged roofs are seen at Quartier d'Orleans, one year after Hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged the French Caribbean island of Saint-Martin.
Soak up the sun: Our favourite gear for island getaways
Tesalate beach towel.
In 60 Minutes interview, Trump shows he has no intention of abandoning his in-your-face persona as president
The U.S. president also said he is ‘comfortable’ in the White House – despite all the political storms – after almost two years in office.
Spooky stories for a thrilling, chilling read in October
Review: Kia delivers strong value with the renewed Forte
The 2019 Kia Forte.
Bryan Little scores winner as Winnipeg Jets beat Hurricanes 3-1
Winnipeg Jets Bryan Little scored the game-winner on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Is it time to lock in to a fixed-rate mortgage?
Since July, 2017, the Bank of Canada has increased interest rates four times, bringing the current rate to 1.5 per cent from 0.5.
One man’s quest to restore native Canadian trees to Toronto
Eric Davies plants acorns in a tree nursery outside his rental property in Toronto as family members assist and curious passerby watch on Sunday.
20 years old, 20 per cent down on a house. It’s possible
There are different ways of getting a down payment together for a house.
Vancouver mayoral candidates propose solutions to housing crisis, drug-overdose epidemic
In this file photo from a debate on Sept. 17, 2018, Kennedy Stewart, left, and Shauna Sylvester listen to a question.
Donald Macdonald, former finance minister who recommended free trade with U.S., dead at age 86
Donald Macdonald, a former lawyer and diplomat who was the Liberal MP for the Toronto riding of Rosedale from 1962 to 1978, died of Alzheimer's disease today at the age of 86.
Kenyan running great Kip Keino faces corruption charges
Kipchoge 'Kip' Keino in 2017. (File Photo).
JPMorgan CEO, Ford Motor chairman join world business leaders in skipping big Saudi economic conference
Bill Ford (File Photo).
NFL roundup: Backup QB and last-play field goal give Dolphins OT win over Bears
Albert Wilson and Kiko Alonso of the Miami Dolphins celebrate a fumble recovery in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 14, 2018, in Miami.
Bureaucrats express concern about B.C. salmon stock tracking
Recently, there have been concerns about dismal returns for chinook salmon on the Fraser River.
Young drivers at increased risk of driving accidents up to five hours after consuming cannabis, study finds
One expert says the new findings are especially relevant given polling which has found that one in five young Canadians believe consuming cannabis has no effect on or even improves their driving. (File Photo).
Toronto’s politicians should leave transit planning to the experts
Marcus Gee
Trudeau’s carbon tax can still win over Canadians – if he puts the revenue in the pockets of voters
Campbell Clark
Edibles will be notably absent from cannabis offerings after legalization on Wednesday
André Picard
Even in stable Bavaria, voters reject Merkel and mainstream politics
Ludwig Hartmann and Katharina Schulze, co-lead candidates of the German Greens Party, celebrate after initial election results on Oct. 14, 2018, in Munich, Germany.
Richard Sherman-Aaron Rodgers matchup in focus as 49ers take on Packers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks for a receiver, against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit on Oct. 7, 2018.
Monday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Rising Canadian rugby sevens star Hannah Darling retires from women’s national team
In this May, 2018, file photo, Canada's Hannah Darling runs during the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Langford, B.C.
Why Toronto’s parks are looking ragged, compared to Detroit’s
Alex Bozikovic
Tories would not challenge proposed Quebec ban on religious symbols in the workplace, MP says
This September, 2018, file photo shows François Legault during a news conference in Montreal.
Childhood friends Lucas Cavallini and Jonathan Osorio reunite on Canadian men’s national soccer team
Canadian forward Lucas Cavallini, left, battles French Guiana goalkeeper Donovan Leon for the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in 2017.
French prosecutors stymied by Rwanda missile-attack mystery
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame attends the 17th Francophone countries summit in Yerevan on Oct. 12, 2018.
Swiss entrepreneur Heidi Weber says she won’t give up on legal battle to restore her name on iconic museum
Swiss entrepreneur and feminist Heidi Weber is fighting a legal battle to have her name restored to the museum she owned and operated for more than 50 years
Canadian women’s soccer team thrashes Panama 7-0 to qualify for 2019 World Cup
Christine Sinclair leads the Canadian celebration Sunday at the conclusion of the semi-final of the CONCACAF women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Frisco, Tex. Canada beat Panama 7-0.
Genie Bouchard advances to final qualifying round at Luxembourg Open
Eugenie Bouchard defeated Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday in qualifying rounds for the Luxembourg Open. (File Photo).
Carbon price puts competitiveness agenda at risk, business groups warn Morneau
Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2018.
Maria Meyer longed for adventure and travelled the world
Maria Meyer.
Ecuador restores partial internet access for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London in 2017. (File Photo).
Embraer launches longer-range mid-sized private jets in turnaround push
Embraer business jet plane, the New Praetor 600 Bossa Nova Edition, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., Oct. 12, 2018.
China central bank head sees ‘plenty of room’ for monetary adjustments
Governor People Bank of China Yi Gang speaks during a meeting in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, on Oct. 14, 2018.
King James begins new reign in L.A. with the Lakers
The signing of LeBron James means that even with the Dodgers in MLB playoffs and the Rams off to a great start in the NFL, the Lakers are once again the hottest sports ticket in Los Angeles.
How some entrepreneurs are cashing in on convenience of delivery apps
Connor McPhail, owner of the food-delivery business Snacko, poses for a portrait outside of his business in Toronto on Oct. 4, 2018.
Controversial Jimmy Butler expected to play in Minnesota Timberwolves’ season opener
Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler missed most of training camp and the preseason after requesting a trade earlier this summer. (File Photo)
How CPPIB is advocating for more women on boards
CPPIB believes companies with diverse boards are more likely to achieve superior financial performance.
Lawyer calls for judicial review after excessive force allegations against Halifax Police rejected
Cory Taylor says he suffered a concussion and injuries to his face after an altercation with the Halifax Regional Police in 2017. (File Photo).
Many Ontario employers will stick with Liberal labour reforms, despite Doug Ford’s promised reversal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to supporters at Ford Fest in Vaughan, Ont., on Sept. 22, 2018.
Approval of LNG project ignites housing market in Kitimat, B.C.
The number of available Kitimat home listings has fallen to fewer than a dozen in October.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo blames Trump, Republicans for violent clashes after far-right speech
The Metropolitan Republican Club in New York had its windows broken and anarchist symbols left on its doors because of an appearance by Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys, which has been called a hate group.
Canada sends rush of new exports to China amid U.S. trade war
In this 2016 file photo, riders and their horses pass through a canola field as they take an afternoon trail ride near Cremona, Alta.
Guy Cormier looks to solidify Desjardins’s stronghold in Quebec and expand its footprint across the country
Desjardins CEO Guy Cormier in Quebec City on Oct. 12, 2018.
Saudi Arabia warns against sanctions as pressure mounts over disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Human rights activists and friends of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi hold his pictures during a protest outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey October 8, 2018. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/Files
Roethlisberger throws late game-winning touchdown as Steelers rally past Bengals
Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers outruns the Cincinnati Bengals defence to score the game-winning touchdown on Sunday.
Mexico says new U.S. trade deal won’t block other economic relations
Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray gives a speech to senators during a plenary session of Mexico's Senate in Mexico City on Oct. 9, 2018.
Leadership is really about recognizing talent, Lucara Diamond CEO says
Eira Thomas, CEO of Lucara Diamond Corp., in Vancouver, on Oct. 4, 2018.
First Nations, federal and B.C. provincial governments sign new treaty agreement
Tyrone McNeil of the Sto:lo Tribal Council filets a sockeye salmon. The new treaty signed Sunday with federal and B.C. governments recognizes that Indigenous rights are inherent and cannot be extinguished or surrendered, and shifts away from seeking a full and final settlement. (File Photo).
Construction underway on temporary access road to pipeline explosion site in B.C., Enbridge says
A pipeline that ruptured and sparked a massive fire north of Prince George, B.C., is shown in this photo provided by Dhruv Desai.
Italy must ‘calm down’ and stop questioning the euro, ECB president says
European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi in Brussels, Belgium, on Sept. 24, 2018.
Toronto transit authorities hoping to reunite injured dog with unknown owner
TTC logo. (File Photo).
Without easy retail access to cannabis, the black market will thrive
In this 2017 file photo, a cashier rings up a marijuana sale at the Essence cannabis dispensary in Las Vegas.
Canada’s 21st-century golden opportunity: economic peacekeeper
In this 2017 file photo taken, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in Washington, DC.
A leading expert on valuing stocks has some comforting words for investors
The New York Stock Exchange.
Review: Rufus Wainwright’s Hadrian bares moments of genuine beauty, but weighed down by clunky plot
The Canadian Opera Company’s Hadrian is based on the titular Roman Emperor and his younger male lover, Antinous.
Recent oil-industry takeover bids are not a sign of renewed investor enthusiasm
Jeffrey Jones
Trump tests the limits of peak ethanol
Barrie McKenna
Collaborate or perish
Thinking about partnering with, instead of being replaced by, technology creates a collaborative instead of adversarial relationship between humans and robots.
Sale of transit-related items draws huge crowd in Montreal
A man looks at old fare boxes during an STM garage sale in Montreal, Oct. 14, 2018.
WhatsApp hits the road with skits to stamp out fake news in India
WhatsApp-Reliance Jio representatives perform in a street play during a drive by the two companies to educate users, on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, Oct. 9, 2018.
Conservatives would have negotiated a better USMCA deal for Canadians, Andrew Scheer says
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Oct. 2, 2018.
Market turmoil, bargain stocks and U.S. dollar dilemma: What you need to know this week in investing
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Traders and financial professionals work at the opening bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), October 12, 2018 in New York City.
Senate’s top Democrat calls for new safety standards as limo crash victims mourned
Sen. Chuck Schumer holds a photo of a stretch limousine during a news conference in New York, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Crews work to pick up the pieces across the Florida Panhandle four days after storm
A sign for a damaged church sits among the debris from Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2018.
Demonstrators confront St. Francis Xavier University’s president over school’s handling of alleged sexual assault
Student Kaitlin Dryden, with demonstrators in the background, confronts St. Francis Xavier president Kent MacDonald as he addresses students at the school's open house, on Oct. 13, 2018.
Angela Merkel allies in Bavaria humbled in historic vote, threatening more turbulence on national scene
Members of the Christian Social Union Party react after the announcement of first exit polls in the Bavarian state elections, in Munich, Germany, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Saudi stocks fall amid investor concerns over Khashoggi fallout
In this Dec. 15, 2014, file photo, Jamal Khashoggi speaks during a news conference, in Manama, Bahrain.
Syria and Jordan agree to reopen important border crossing
A Syrian-Jordanian border crossing that was closed for more than three years after a takeover of the Syrian side by rebels is shown in this Sept. 29, 2018, photo.
U.S. is seeking ‘regime change’ in Iran, Rouhani says
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a ceremony to mark the start of the Iranian academic year at Tehran University, Iran, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Alec Baldwin returns as SNL takes aim at Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Kanye West
In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, Alec Baldwin speaks at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Somalia marks one year since deadly Mogadishu truck bombing
Mourners carry banners which read "Black day" and "Down with al-Shabab" in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Emergency intercom had been disabled in jail cell of Halifax man who died of overdose: report
Cells are seen at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility, in Halifax, on May 15, 2018. An emergency intercom in the jail unit of a young Halifax man who died of a methadone overdose had been improperly disabled by guards who regarded it as a nuisance, according to a corrections investigation.
Indian minister calls allegations of sexual misconduct against him ‘wild and baseless’
An Indian journalist holds a placard demanding the removal of the country's Junior Foreign Minister M.J. Akbar during a protest against sexual harassment in the workplace, in New Delhi, India, on Oct. 13, 2018.
Number of Ontario communities with acclaimed candidates rising, figures show
As communities across Ontario gear up for municipal elections later this month, a growing number of candidates face no competition at all.
At least 22 dead after truck carrying migrants crashes in western Turkey
Turkish police forensic experts examine the wreckage of a truck after it crashed in Izmir, on Oct. 14, 2018.
The race is on toward the first 2,000-pound pumpkin in Canada
Phil and Jane Hunt pose with their nearly 2000 pound pumpkin at the Woodbridge Fall Fair on Oct. 6, 2018.
Stubborn Irish border issue holds up drive for Brexit deal before midweek EU summit
European Union flags are seen outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Gaudreau scores in overtime to lift Flames over Avalanche
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau scores on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov in overtime, in Denver, on Oct. 13, 2018.
Thousands without power after tropical storm Leslie hits Portugal’s Atlantic coast
A road is closed after an electric pole fell in Figueira da Foz, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Missing 26-year-old woman found dead in eastern Ontario, police say
Francis declares El Salvador’s Oscar Romero, Pope Paul VI saints
The tapestries of Roman Catholic Archbishop Oscar Romero, left, and Pope Paul VI hang from a balcony of the facade of St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, on Oct. 13, 2018.
Astros pitcher Justin Verlander cools off Red Sox in Game 1 of ALCS
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS, at Fenway Park, in Boston, Ma., on Oct. 13, 2018.
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