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October 21

‘We confront our failure’: Australia’s Prime Minister formally apologizes to child sex abuse victims
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers a national apology to child sex abuse victims in the House of Representatives in Parliament House in Canberra on Oct. 22, 2018.
What you should know about plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) before buying one
If you’re thinking about a plug-in hybrid and want to drive electric as much as you can, make sure you’re comfortable with the range.
Ontario government to keep overdose-prevention sites
Health Minister Christine Elliott at Queen's Park in Toronto on June 29, 2018.
City elections are about the small stuff – and the big stuff, too
Alex Bozikovic
Raikkonen wins U.S. Grand Prix as Hamilton F1 title bid denied
Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari waves to the crowd on the drivers parade before the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on Oct. 21, 2018.
Gaudreau, Hathaway score twice as Flames top Rangers 4-1
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau celebrates his goal with center Elias Lindholm during the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 21, 2018.
Quebec politicians who pander to xenophobia forget human rights are non-negotiable
Hassan Yussuff, president of the Canadian Labour Congress
‘Spycam’ epidemic seizes South Korea, as secret footage of thousands of women posted online
This file photo from June 9, 2018, shows South Korean women staging a monthly protest against spycam pornography in Seoul.
Housing is ‘absolute priority,’ Vancouver mayor-elect says
Vancouver mayor-elect Kennedy Stewart addresses supporters in Vancouver on Oct. 21, 2018.
How pharma companies try to use funding to sway patient advocate groups
A vile of Remicade at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Comeback win for Brees, Saints survives when Ravens kicker misses extra point
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore breaks up a pass intend for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 21, 2018.
As Vancouver’s new mayor, Kennedy Stewart will have to unite a council divided over housing
Gary Mason
NFL roundup: Patriots defence stop late drive to keep Brady unbeaten against Bears
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Oct. 21, 2018, in Chicago.
Impact beat TFC, keeping playoff hopes alive
Montreal Impact midfielder Saphir Taider and Toronto FC forward Auro defends during the first half at Stade Saputo in Montreal on Oct. 21, 2018.
Germany freezes arms exports to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s death
This image taken from CCTV video obtained by the Turkish broadcaster TRT World and made available on Oct. 21, 2018, purportedly showing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, on Oct. 2, 2018.
Brewers look to bright future after NLCS loss to Dodgers
Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a solo home run during the first inning in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on Oct. 20, 2018, in Milwaukee, Wis.
Doctors decry homeopathic company’s inclusion at national conference
Tubes of homeopathic granules at Boiron laboratory in Brest, western of France on May 20, 2016.
Civic elections see long-time Burnaby mayor dumped; return of Doug McCallum in Surrey
Doug McCallum seen here in Surrey Oct. 29, 2014.
Baby girl dies in hospital after alleged assault in Toronto’s east end
Toronto police say a three-month-old girl has died in hospital after being hurt in an alleged assault.
Charles Wang, former New York Islanders owner, dies at 74
Former New York Islanders owner Charles Wang during a press conference at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Oct. 24, 2012.
Asia shares slip amid anxiety on earnings, politics
In this file photo, people walk past an electronic board showing Japan's Nikkei average and Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2018.
Hornets open season with a more confident Kemba Walker
Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker talks with head coach James Borrego during the second half of an NBA basketball game, on Oct. 19, 2018, in Orlando, Fla.
Video takes a big swing at Raptors’ past
Cathal Kelly
Newspaper publishers, editors demand Saudi Arabia provide answers on Khashoggis' death
Members of the media report outside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, Turkey Oct. 21, 2018.
Derek Fildebrandt becomes leader of new Freedom Conservative Party in Alberta
In this 2015 file photo, Derek Fildebrandt is shown in Strathmore, Alta.
Disappointing Toronto election campaign is no reason to pass on voting
Marcus Gee
No games in Singh by-election, just politics
Campbell Clark
Substitutes set up Everton win over Crystal Palace
Everton's Cenk Tosun scores his side's second goal of the game against Crystal Palace during their English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 21, 2018.
Women should absolutely help each other more, says Sarah Fager of IKEA
Sarah Fager, one of 12 IKEA in-house designers, at the IKEA store in Dartmouth, N.S. on Sept. 28, 2018
Big telecoms face sales-practices scrutiny in CRTC hearing this week
A CRTC logo is shown in this file photo.
Leafs are in a muddle when it comes to the middle of the ice
David Shoalts
Scheer marks one-year countdown to federal election with campaign-style speech
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer waves to supporters as his wife, Jill, joins him on stage, following a pre-election event in Ottawa on Oct. 21, 2018.
Soulpepper’s Leslie Lester and Albert Schultz resurface at Port Hope theatre
Albert Schultz, left, and Leslie Lester at Waterkeeper Gala at Palais Royale in Toronto.
Apps help those with dementia to record, recall and bring back the pleasure of reading
Rachel Thompson, left, with her grandmother Marilyn Thompson. Rachel has founded Marlena Books which produces hard-cover books for people with dementia.
Surge in online data turning used-vehicle sales into a buyer’s market
Cars lined up in the lot of a Chevrolet dealership in Richmond, Va., on April 26, 2017. The used car market is set for significant growth.
The TSX earnings season is getting under way. Here’s what to expect
File photo of the corner of Bay Street and Adelaide streets, the financial district, in Toronto.
‘We’ve let our members down:’ MEC looks to boost diversity in marketing and hiring
Mountain Equipment Co-op chief executive David Labistour at their headquarters in Vancouver, B.C. on Oct. 13, 2015.
Poland’s ruling conservative party score modest gains in local vote, lose Warsaw
Candidate for Warsaw's mayoral election Rafal Trzaskowski reacts as first exit polls indicating him as the winner are announced in the Polish capital Warsaw on Oct. 21, 2018.
B.C. MLAs should recognize ‘benefit corporation’ is an American branding exercise
MEC's head office in Vancouver.
Fortress misled investors about land valuation, RCMP alleges
The Fortress Real Developments office is in Richmond Hill, Ont.
Wells Fargo focused on Canadian expansion, despite recent scandal
Wells Fargo's chief executive Tim Sloan in Washington, U.S., Oct. 3, 2017.
Syrian White Helmets to be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Syrian Civil Defence volunteers rescue children from a damaged building following a reported airstrike that targeted the Idlib bus station on Jan. 18, 2017.
Hurricane Willa becomes Category 4 storm in Pacific off Mexico
In this September, 2018, file photo, a hurricane specialist watches monitors at the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Toronto hedge fund K2 fined $1-million for ‘manipulative trading’
The entrance to the 20th floor of the Ontario Securities Commission in Toronto on April 11 2016.
Peter Nygard’s lawyers go back to court over luxury home in Bahamas dispute
In 2009, a fire destroyed part of Peter Nygard’s property and he hasn’t yet been able to rebuild it, in part because his neighbour Louis Bacon, through Save The Bays, took on Mr. Nygard over dredging.
Chilean court orders Catholic Church to pay damages over abuse, local report says
In this file photo, James Hamilton and Juan Andres Murillo, victims of clerical sexual abuse in Chile, attend a court seeking compensation in civil case in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 18, 2018.
Ban on foreign buyers seen as poor answer to New Zealand’s housing shortage
Residential houses can be seen along a road in a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, June 24, 2017.
Minister says U.K. open to extending Brexit transition as May’s critics step up attacks
Britain's Brexit minister Dominic Raab appears on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, in London on Oct. 21, 2018.
University of Waterloo case highlights holes in Canada’s university innovation ecosystem
Steel, aluminum tariffs driving up costs for expanding cannabis companies
Richmond Cannabis Co., which is nearing completion of its 10,000-square-foot growing facility in Napanee, Ont.
‘Overqualified’? Stop judging me, please
Eileen Dooley
Can Uber, Lyft IPOs restore faith in troubled tech stocks?
Kim Goodyear, a new driver for Lyft is photographed in Toronto on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
Thousands in Brazil rally in support of right-wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro
Supporters of Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro take part in a rally along Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 21, 2018.
No, To Kill a Mockingbird shouldn’t be taught in 2018
Gregory Peck, left, stars in th 1962 film version of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.
Jordan says it won’t renew peace treaty land deal with Israel
In this Feb. 28, 2018 file photo, Jordan's King Abdullah II arrives to attend India Jordan business meeting in New Delhi, India.
Competition for AI complements is heating up
Toronto Carpet Co. – in approximately 1905 – making cloth on looms.
The crisis of truth shakes American life to its core
David Shribman
Canada Post workers to begin strikes in four Canadian cities Monday if deal not reached
In this Sept. 26, 2018 photo, a Canada Post worker walks to his truck in Richmond, B.C.
Bombardier sues Mitsubishi jet program over alleged theft of trade secrets
Mitsubishi has cited the difficulty of achieving certification as one of the factors holding up the launch of its planned regional aircraft, which is set to compete with Bombardier’s C Series jet, the lawsuit says.
Globe editorial: Don’t forget about Yemen, Saudi Arabia’s other atrocity
A Canadian light armoured vehicle arrives to escort a convoy at a forward operating base near Panjwaii, Afghanistan at sunrise on Nov.26, 2006.
Nutrien vows to ‘protect ourselves’ in dispute over sale of its share of Chilean lithium miner
The Nutrien corporate logo.
Dodgers-Red Sox: Rich histories, but little crossover
Grounds crew members paint the World Series logo behind home plate at Fenway Park, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Boston as they prepare for Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers scheduled for Tuesday.
Foreign investors sell more than $1.4-billion net in Saudi stocks in wake of Khashoggi killing
The shadow of a Saudi trader is seen on a stock market monitor in Riyadh. Last week saw one of the biggest selloffs since that market opened to direct foreign buying in mid-2015.
Globe editorial: Pardons aren’t enough. Ottawa should expunge cannabis convictions
Cannabis users congregate at Trinity Bellwoods Park for a smoke out on Oct. 17, 2018 in Toronto.
Latinos, crucial to Democrat hopes in midterms, providing more lukewarm support than expected
Members of the Culinary Union listen to Democratic candidates during an event at the union hall in Las Vegas. The Democrats need heavy Latino support to win several senate races and take back control of the House.
National Gallery director Pierre Théberge championed Canadian art
Pierre Théberge at The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, March, 1998.
John Bolton faces tense talks in Russia after Trump pulls U.S. out of landmark nuclear treaty
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on Tuesday. On Monday, Bolton meets with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Turkey to reveal details of probe into Khashoggi’s killing on Tuesday
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday he will reveal full details on Tuesday about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Land-based learning links students’ regular curriculum with Indigenous culture
A school day for six-year-old Hunter Sasakamoose can start with lighting a fire for breakfast and end with doing math by candlelight.
Former Ontario Tory leader Patrick Brown attempts comeback in Brampton mayoral race
Former Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown. (File Photo).
Ontario police watchdog investigating shooting death of woman in Hamilton
The SIU is an arm’s-length agency that investigates incidents involving Ontario police that have resulted in death, serious injury or reports of sexual assault. (File Photo).
Issues of affordable housing, transit, infrastructure dominate Ontario civic elections outside Toronto, too
Wendy Landry, Mayor of Shuniah, Ont., says the issues of affordable housing, accessible public transit and infrastructure are just as important in her small town as they are in Toronto.
Ontario school board demands that To Kill A Mockingbird be taught only through an ‘anti-oppression lens’
Jonathan Goad as Atticus Finch in a theatrical production of To Kill a Mockingbird. (File Photo).
Temporary road expected to be ready in three weeks for B.C. area hit by landslide
A slow-moving landslide has prompted the evacuation of the entire community of Old Fort, B.C., as well as two nearby islands in the Peace River.
DeVier Posey’s three touchdowns lead B.C. Lions into playoffs after 42-32 win over Eskimos
B.C/ Lions wide receiver DeVier Posey (85) scores one of his three touchdowns against Edmonton on Friday.
James Franklin ties CFL record for rushing TDs by quarterback as Argos defeat Als 26-22
Toronto Argonauts quarterback James Franklin (2) is congratulated by teammate Myles White for his game-winning rushing touchdown on Saturday.
Third-place Alberta Party rejects carbon tax but says that move alone won’t solve province’s problems
Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel speaks to delegates at its annual convention on Saturday in Edmonton.
Utility stock picks, TFSA gains and dividend fund vs. ETF: What you need to know this week in investing
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s Riviere-du-Loup hydroelectric generating facility in Quebec.
Saskatchewan Roughriders rebound with 29-24 victory over Calgary Stampeders
The Roughriders used a stingy defence and a strong offence to keep Calgary’s defence on the field and generated points from long drives.
Taiwan’s president prays with relatives of 18 killed in rail tragedy
Another 168 were injured in what authorities said is the island’s worst rail disaster in more than three decades.
Growing migrant caravan swells to 5,000 people, continues march toward U.S.
Thousands of Honduran migrants resumed their march toward the United States on Sunday from the southern Mexican city of Ciudad Hidalgo.
B.C. voters will soon get mailed ballots on proposal to change electoral system
Former British Columbia premier Ujjal Dosanjh opposes proportional representation. (File Photo).
Bo Horvat scores in overtime to lead Vancouver Canucks past Bruins 2-1
Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat scores the game-winning goal in overtime on Saturday.
Predators shut down Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers 3-0
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros makes a save on a deflection by Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic on Saturday.
A mysterious skull becomes an Ontario homeowner’s headache
In Goderich, Ont., an archeological dig probes through through Pat Baker's backyard for signs of Indigenous remains.
Slain Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi saw Turkey as the base for the birth of a new, better Middle East
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (File Photo).
With Kawhi Leonard out, Kyle Lowry leads Toronto Raptors past Wizards 117-113
Kyle Lowry delivered 28 points and 12 assists to help Toronto beat Washington on Saturday.
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