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October 17

Dennis Hof: The pimp who won a Nevada state primary
Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof, second from right, celebrating after winning the primary election in Pahrump, Nev.
EU lawmakers to back 35 per cent CO2 cut for trucks by 2030
Trucks arrive at the port before dawn for the ferry to Dublin, in Holyhead, Anglesey in north-west Wales on Oct. 8, 2018.
Crown seeks 12-year sentence in central Alberta child porn, sex assault case
Stuart Peter Hunt is shown in a police handout photo.
It may be time to elect an independent again this Vancouver municipal election
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts increased in June, boosted by a jump in multi-unit projects. A condo building is seen under construction surrounded by houses as condo towers are seen in the distance in Vancouver on Friday, March 30, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Hope won’t change a thing
Leaders make things happen, and that doesn’t occur through mental telepathy or a Vulcan mind meld.
Kawhi Leonard era begins as Raptors top Cavaliers at home to open season
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the net against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.
U.S. wins CONCACAF qualifying final 2-0 over Canada
United States midfielder Rose Lavelle celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against Canada in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match at Toyota Stadium.
In his last column, Saudi journalist Khashoggi warns of Middle East’s ‘free rein to silence media’
President Donald Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia join Arab leaders for a family photo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2017.
Review: The Oath fails to make American political comedy great again
From left: Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Carrie Brownstein, Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Nora Dunn and Chris Ellis star in The Oath (2018).
Review: Sharkwater Extinction is one last great act of environmental heroism
SHARKWATER EXTINCTION (Documentary, 2018). Filmmaker Rob Stewart exposes the illegal fishing industry that threatens the survival of the world's sharks. Courtesy of D Films.
Brendan Gallagher scores late winner after turnover, Montreal Canadiens edge Blues 3-2
Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates with teammates Phillip Danault (24) and Tomas Tatar after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, on Oct. 17, 2018.
Review: Beautiful Boy will not make you weep, and that’s a crying shame
Steve Carell, Maura Tierney, Timothee Chalamet, Oakley Bull, and Christian Convery star in Beautiful Boy.
Wayne Rooney scores 10th goal of the season as D.C. United dispatch TFC
D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney uncorks a free-kick goal against Toronto FC in the first half at Audi Field in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.
Facebook tentatively concludes spammers were behind recent data breach: WSJ
Facebook's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at the Viva Tech start-up and technology summit in Paris, France on May 24, 2018.
Genie Bouchard plays best match in years to defeat No. 3 seed 6-1, 6-0 at Luxembourg Open
Eugenie Bouchard showed flashes of the form that brought her to No. 5 in the world several years ago before a precipitous decline set in. (File Photo)
Vancouver mayoral candidate’s clearing of conflict allegations is latest twist in civic vote
Hector Bremner listens during a mayoral candidates debate in Vancouver, Sept. 17, 2018.
Il Caminetto aims for wealthier clientele with renovation
Beef tenderloin carpaccio textured with shimiji mushrooms, egg-yolk gel, arugula and Parmesan.
Clayton Kershaw dominant, Dodgers beat Brewers 5-2, lead NLCS 3-2
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts after scoring in the seventh inning on Oct. 17, 2018.
In fireside chat, BlackBerry’s John Chen expounds on the ‘opportunities yet to be executed’
Blackberry executive chairman and CEO John Chen walks the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 16, 2018.
Ford government disbands Liberals’ expert panel to end violence against women
Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's Minister of Children, Community and Social Services speaks with the media in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018.
Dollar at one week high after hawkish Fed minutes; Asia stocks capped
The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington on Aug. 22, 2018.
Canadians strongly opposed to lobbyists’ attendance at exclusive party fundraisers, Nanos poll finds
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a Liberal Party fundraiser in Toronto on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. `
The controversy behind marijuana legalization has been fading for a while
Campbell Clark
Ebola outbreak in Congolese war zone is proving hard to fight
A health worker sprays disinfectant on his colleague after working at an Ebola treatment centre in Beni, Eastern Congo, Sept. 9, 2018.
McConnell tells Trump administration that tariffs hurt, urges trade progress
In this Oct. 10, 2018 photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks after the Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Commissioner Goodell plays down possibility of NFL anthem policy
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell listens to a question during a news conference after the league's annual owners meetings in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.
Economy and environment go hand-in-hand, says natural resources minister
Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 15, 2018.
The first day of legalized cannabis in Toronto
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Globe editorial: Why we must always denounce countries that silence their critics
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) talks to reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Oct. 17, 2018.
Three things we’re seeing on Facebook ahead of Toronto’s municipal election
Toronto mayoral candidates John Tory and Jennifer Keesmaat square off during a debate at the Toronto Region Board on Oct. 9, 2018.
Head coach Nick Nurse reflects on first game at Toronto Raptors’ helm
Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse issues instructions during first half exhibition basketball action against Melbourne United, in Toronto on Oct. 5, 2018.
National Bank hires David Skurka as its new head of Canadian investment banking
The head office of the National Bank is seen Friday, April 21, 2017 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
With grisly leaks, Turkey keeps focus on Khashoggi case and pressure on Saudi-U.S. relations
A police officer searches the residence of the Saudi consul-general Mohammed al-Otaibi in Istanbul on Wednesday as part of a Turkish investigation into the disappearance and alleged slaying of writer Jamal Khashoggi.
AltaGas prices Canadian IPO below marketing range, will raise $239-million
Energy infrastructure company AltaGas Ltd prices Canadian IPO.
Contra Guys: Why spectacular returns could await investors in this telecom giant
A woman passes by a display showing the logo of Orange SA in Nice, France.
Vancouver mayoral candidates offer sharply differing plans for boosting housing density
Vancouver’s main mayoral candidates are pushing for increased housing density to a degree that would have been unimaginable 20 years ago, when neighbourhoods were still in an uproar over allowing basement suites.
With the markets in a generational pivot, we need a more modern approach to portfolio construction
The closing numbers are displayed after the closing bell of the Dow Industrial Average at the New York Stock Exchange on October 17, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP/Getty Images
More Honduran migrants seek to join U.S.-bound group in Guatemala
Honduran migrants board trucks sending them back to Honduras, after they crossed the border into Guatemala illegally in their bid to reach the U.S., in Agua Caliente, Guatemala on Oct. 17, 2018.
Is it ethical to hold pot stocks?
Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton poses for a photo with Ian Power and Nikki Rose, who were first in line to purchase the first legal recreational marijuana after midnight, at a Tweed retail store in St. John's on Oct. 17, 2018.
Trudeau government spreads message of trade peace, but it still needs to win over Canadian business leaders
David Parkinson
Ontario PC MPP alleges NDP Leader pushed her; Horwath denies accusation
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath speaks to reporters at Queen's Park, in Toronto on Sept. 24, 2018.
EBay files lawsuit against Amazon, alleges it tried to recruit sellers
An eBay sign is seen at an office building in San Jose, Calif. on May 28, 2014.
Remembering Ned Franks: He was both gracious and friendly
Ned Franks.
Test case challenges a politician’s right to block people from Twitter account
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Toronto Mayor John Tory are seen during a news conference at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities meetings in Ottawa on Jan. 20, 2017.
Kansas City’s Mahomes-Hill connection setting NFL ablaze
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill trots into the end zone past New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass.
How to help financial planning clients avoid ‘lifestyle creep'
woman with colorful shopping bags walking in modern mall.
Manitoba NDP calls for inquest after Indigenous man’s death on a bus
Leader of the Opposition in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, Wab Kinew, scrums at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg on March 12, 2018.
Review: Ain’t Too Proud offers a Motown mix of existentialism and entertainment
From left: Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Jawan Jackson, James Harkness and Derrick Baskin star in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.
Agropur launches ad campaign to keep milk consumers buying ’100% Canadian'
Agropur, maker of Natrel milk, launched an ad campaign targeting Fairlife LLC, to promote Canadian dairy products over those of U.S.
U.S. Treasury employee charged in leak linked to Mueller’s probe
In this file photo taken on March 10, 2016, flowers on a tree bloom near the U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington.
Woman, 48, charged with criminal negligence in northern Ontario fire
A fire tower is silhouetted by the setting sun in Ignace, Ont. on Oct. 14, 2007.
C.D. Howe Institute throws its weight behind federal carbon tax in new report
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to supporters at an anti-carbon tax rally in Calgary on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
Day 1 blooper: Ontario Cannabis Store mislabels genital spray as oral product
Fleur de Lune Intimate Spray is shown in this photo posted on the Ontario Cannabis Store website.
Oct. 18: The (legal) morning after. Plus other letters to the editor
Quebec’s Liberals contemplate a future on the fringes
Konrad Yakabuski
Why it’s getting harder to trust the auditors
Startup’s voice-activated system brings independence to disabled, elderly
IMG_0781.jpg my story on a assistive technology company called Novalte. The story file is sr-smallbiz-novalte. photo by Salmaan Farooqui The first two are of the founder, the next three are of a test client using the device to change channels on his TV. the test client is Greg Contaxis
Selkirk, Man., high school student faces weapons charges over shotgun: RCMP
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" division headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018.
Indian minister quits to fight sexual harassment accusations
In this file photo taken on July 5, 2016, politician M.J. Akbar takes the oath during the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet re-shuffle at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
The missing middle in Toronto’s housing debate
Alex Bozikovic
There’s a ‘seller’s market’ for remaining Canadian assets, Kinder Morgan CEO says
Pipes are seen at the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain facility, in Edmonton, in 2017.
Manitoba backbencher who made inappropriate comments not seeking re-election
Evening Update: Strong demand, short supply and pardons delayed – the latest in legalized cannabis; audio offers gruesome details of Khashoggi killing, Turkish official says
People check out the sample counter at a cannabis store in Winnipeg on October 17, 2018.
Senators, Canadiens and Canucks among league’s early surprises
Calgary Flames' Elias Lindholm, left, of Sweden, celebrates his second goal with teammate Matthew Tkachuk, centre, and Sean Monahan during NHL against the Vancouver Canucks, in Calgary on Oct. 6, 2018.
Winnipeg police issue ticket for consuming pot in car on first day of cannabis legalization
The ticket carries a $672 fine.
Spiralling Broncos gallop into Arizona on Thursday night
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller huddles up his teammates prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.
Tanzania arrests more senior Acacia executives for corruption
Tulawaka mine in northwest Tanzania is owned by Barrick Gold, a Canadian mining company with a 16-per-cent stake in Acacia Mining which has been accused of tax evasion by the Tanzanian government.
Toronto mealkit delivery startup Chefs Plate acquired by Germany’s HelloFresh
The average Chefs Plate meal costs just over $10 per serving each.
Ten solid, growth-oriented U.S. health-care stocks
More traditional growth-oriented investors should take a look at the broader health-care sector in the United States to look for sound companies that have shown a reasonable history of growth.
With a little ingenuity, clean power can fill the needs of big industry
Solar panels are mounted atop the roof of the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 5, 2018.
How pro athletes and other high earners stick-handle high Canadian income taxes
John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars on Oct. 9.
Nova Scotia town’s sinkhole ‘still considered unsafe,’ officials say
The sinkhole is shown in Oxford, N.S. on Aug. 27, 2018 in a handout photo.
The close: Marijuana producers push TSX lower
A TSX tote board is pictured in Toronto.
MEG Energy rejects Husky’s $3.3-billion bid
Meg Energy’s Christina Lake project.
In Photos: B.C. on Day 1 of Canadian cannabis legalization
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Nagaysha Brown (L) and Emily Von Toll smoke marijuana on a Vancouver street on the first day of the legalization of cannabis.
There are better ways to defend against rising rates than paying down your mortgage
Rob Carrick
Celebrating the problems and pleasures of Ingmar Bergman, 100 years on
Written and directed by Sweden's Ingmar Bergman, Shame (1968) stars Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow.
Canadians love living in the suburbs, so why aren’t we building more of them?
In My Stories, My Time, Jean Chrétien traces an incredible path through history
Jean Chretien, former prime minister of Canada, is photographed during a Globe and Mail interview at the Chateau Laurier, on Oct 4 2018.
Perfectionists, it’s time to give yourself a break
One thing underscores all that Donald Trump does: money
Lawrence Martin
The secret world of corporate tax avoidance
The Canada Revenue Agency's Ottawa headquarters are seen in November, 2011.
Nearly 300 Syrian White Helmets have left for West, Jordan says
This picture taken on Sept. 6, 2018 shows a member of the Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, walking through the wreckage of their centre which was destroyed by government forces' bombardment in the town of al-Tamana on the southern edges of the rebel-held Idlib province.
I’m a middle-aged guy who’s just come out. Dating is a whole new world
Toronto hedge fund K2 accused of ‘manipulative trading'
Canadian bank headquarters stand on Bay Street in Toronto on Monday August 29, 2011. Bay Street is the centre of Toronto's Financial District and is often used by metonymy to refer to Canada's financial industry Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
In Photos: Winnipeg on Day 1 of Canadian cannabis legalization
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Hundreds of people line up outside as staff prepare for opening day at a cannabis store in Winnipeg.
Why is my engine losing power?
Cannabis legalization: The unforeseen consequences, illustrated
Morneau hints that competitiveness package may accelerate investment expensing
Finance Minister Bill Morneau arrives at the Standing Committee on International Trade, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Oct. 16, 2018.
Despite criticism from Trump, Fed policy-makers see need for more rate hikes
The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, on Aug. 22, 2018.
U.S. SEC considers seeking consultation on easing quarterly reporting rules
The seal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission hangs on the wall at SEC headquarters, in Washington, D.C., in a June 24, 2011, file photo.
Amazon planning large new warehouse in central Mexico
A view of the Amazon fulfillment logo in Mexico City, Mexico, Sept. 12, 2017.
S&P 500 earnings scorecard: How third-quarter results have fared
Traders work on the floor at the closing bell of the Dow Industrial Average at the New York Stock Exchange on October 3, 2018 in New York. - The Dow edged to a second straight record on Wednesday following a batch of strong US economic data on hiring and consumer sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2 percent to 26,828.39. The broad-based S&P 500 added 0.1 percent at 2,925.51, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.3 percent to 8,025.09. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP/Getty Images
Zubaira Tukhugov removed from UFC card in Moncton due to Nevada commission investigation
In Photos: Alberta on Day 1 of Canadian cannabis legalization
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The first customer enters Fire and Flower to purchase legal marijuana in Edmonton.
MLB clears Houston Astros of wrongdoing in dugout incidents
Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch speaks during a news Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Houston.
Sidewalk Labs CEO calls some criticisms of Toronto Quayside project ‘unfair’
This illustration provided by Sidewalk Toronto shows the design for a proposed development of a part of Toronto's waterfront.
BC Lions look to cement playoff spot with victory over Edmonton
B.C. Lions' Shaq Johnson pretends to photograph Ricky Collins Jr. (3), Bryan Burnham (16) and DeVier Posey (85) after Burnham scored a touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the second half of a game in Vancouver, on Sept. 22, 2018.
Why Hebron has a leg up on Alberta’s oil sands
For travellers, Puerto Rico remains a tropical charmer
El Morro. Built by Spanish colonists in the 1590s, this stone fortress helped keep Puerto Rico under Spanish control for more than 400 years.
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