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Pastrnak, Bergeron combine for seven points to lead Bruins past Senators
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak is congratulated after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Ottawa Senators, at the Canadian Tire Centre, in Ottawa, on Oct. 23, 2018.
Drouin scores deciding goal as Canadiens hold off Flames
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher scores on Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich during the second period of a game at the Bell Centre, in Montreal, on Oct. 23, 2018.
Manchester United’s troubles deepen as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich grab tense wins
Manchester United's English defender Chris Smalling (left) and Manchester United's English defender Luke Shaw (right) react on the pitch after the Champions League group H football match between Manchester United and Juventus at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on Oct. 23, 2018.
Review: Mid90s is Jonah Hill’s straight-outta-the-gate minor masterpiece
Sunny Suljic in Mid90s (2018).
Stewart faces hurdles in path to increasing Vancouver’s affordable housing
An under-construction condo building surrounded by houses and condo towers in the distance in Vancouver on Mar. 30, 2018.
Stewart softens support for Surrey mayor-elect’s plan replacing LRT with SkyTrain
A SkyTrain travels past the downtown skyline in Vancouver, on Oct. 22, 2018.
Trudeau says ending Saudi arms deal carries $1-billion price tag
A pair of armoured personnel carriers are parked on the grounds of the General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada factory in London, Ont., Oct. 23, 2018.
Opioid overdose deaths push down life expectancy in B.C.
An anti-fentanyl advertisment is seen on a sidewalk in downtown Vancouver, on April, 11, 2017.
Doug Ford government cancels funding for three new GTA university campuses
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a media event in Saskatoon, on Oct. 4, 2018.
Asian stocks struggle as global woes persist, oil near two-month lows
People walk past an electronic board showing Japan's Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 15, 2018.
Tie in mayor’s race in Peachland, B.C., could end in a name drawn at random
Alberta’s ethics commissioner dismisses complaints surrounding Jason Kenney’s trade trip to India
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney meets with reporters at the Blackfoot Diner and Truck Stop, in Calgary, on July 13, 2018.
Disney animation, Pixar president Ed Catmull to retire next year
In this June 8, 2015, file photo, Pete Docter, from left, John Lasseter, Alan Horn and Ed Catmull attend the Los Angeles premiere of Inside Out, at the El Capitan Theatre.
Tory confident favourable Toronto ward results will make it easier to pass his agenda
John Tory, re-elected for a second term as the mayor of Toronto, in his City Hall office, on Oct. 23, 2018.
Rather than dabbling in U.S. energy markets, Quebec and Ontario should talk hydro
Konrad Yakabuski
How snowbirds can avoid being plucked when they buy U.S. dollars
Rob Carrick
How this former economics professor is using REITs and dividend stocks to beat the market
Maple Leafs looking for ‘puck luck’ against the Jets
The Winnipeg Jets players celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues at Bell MTS Place on Oct. 22, 2018.
Investor anxiety grips markets as global economy loses momentum
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 23, 2018.
Globe editorial: For the Liberals, a spoonful of sugar helps the carbon tax go down
The steel mills in the Hamilton waterfront harbour are shown in Hamilton, Ont., on Oct. 23, 2018.
New York private equity giant invests more than $100-million in Ottawa supply chain software pioneer
(From left) Andrew Waitman, CEO; Jonathan Hughes, Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Relationships; Matt Whitteker, Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales; and Russell Frederick, Chief Financial Officer.
Global growth worries, tariff battle weigh on copper market
An employee holds copper granules at the Loacker Swiss Recycling AG company in Birmensdorf, Switzerland, on Oct. 25, 2017.
Streetwise newsletter: Thomson Reuters makes a deal; Ottawa tech firm lands US$100-million
A Thomson Reuters office sign is shown in Boston, Thursday August 6, 2009. Thomson Reuters says it is offering to buy back up to US$9 billion of its outstanding common shares, representing about 31 per cent of its issued and outstanding shares. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Eric J. Shelton
UN aid chief warns half of Yemen’s population could soon be on brink of famine
In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo, a father gives water to his malnourished daughter at a feeding centre in a hospital in Hodeida, Yemen.
Tariffs eroding profits and driving up costs, metal manufacturers tell lawmakers
Rolls of coiled steel at Canadian steel producer Dofasco in Hamilton Ont., on March 13, 2018.
On and off the court, Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka is a changed man
Cathal Kelly
Bodyguard on Netflix is a bloody great British thriller
John Doyle
Canada needs new code of conduct for telecom sales, consumer coalition says
A CRTC logo is shown in Montreal.
Alberta NDP asks for investigation into third-party advertiser’s support of UCP
Jason Kenney speaks to the media in Red Deer, Alta., in a May 6, 2018, file photo.
Baseball’s best: Long nights, strikeouts and pitching changes
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda warms up in the bullpen during batting practice for the World Series baseball game on Oct. 22, 2018, in Boston.
These two TSX stocks just hiked their dividend payouts - and for good reason
Dividend increases are great for a couple of reasons. First, they give you more cash. Second, and less obvious, a dividend increase signals that the company is performing well and is confident that it can sustain the dividend at the new, higher level.
Instant mortgages are coming soon – what could go wrong?
Rita Trichur
Patient had assisted-death assessment on sidewalk outside Catholic hospital in Edmonton
Xavier Ventoux 2016, France
Mayor in London, Ont., elected after 14 rounds in Canada’s first municipal vote held under ranked-ballot system
London mayoral candidate Ed Holder greets supporters at an election night party at his campaign headquarters, in London, Ont., on Oct. 22, 2018.
Cantina Lavis Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2016, Italy
Evening Update: Ottawa introduces carbon-tax plan, says most families will get rebates; Ontario rolls back labour-friendly workplace rules
The steel mills in the Hamilton waterfront harbour are shown in Hamilton on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
Momo Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2016, New Zealand
Judge rejects Bill Cosby’s bid for new trial or sentencing hearing
In this Sept. 24, 2018, file photo, Bill Cosby departs after a sentencing hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa.
Oct. 24: Carbon pricing calculations. Plus other letters to the editor
Lexpert roundup: Saudis sign $50-billion in deals; FSD Pharma to buy Therapix; Assent Compliance raises $100-million
Khashoggi uproar won’t stop Trump’s assault on the media
Lawrence Martin
Use of private jets soars on shared-ownership plans
Dragons' Den star Brett Wilson bought his first jet in 2003.
Investors outlook 2019: What to watch out for in the year of fear
CN Rail’s CEO ‘bullish’ despite U.S.-China trade tensions
A CN locomotive passes by freight containers at the CN Taschereau yard in Montreal.
Thirty Canadian military members, families living in Florida hotel after Hurricane Michael
Thirty Canadian military members and their families are living in a hotel in Florida after a hurricane ripped through the U.S. air force base where they are stationed.
Lieutenant Joachim Ronneberg led the raid that thwarted a Nazi atomic bomb
Joachim Ronneberg in Alesund, Norway, Oct. 5, 2015.
Alberta Party fights uphill battle for political terrain
Gary Mason
The close: TSX falls as decline in oil, geopolitical tension weigh
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., October 23.
A tour de force entrepreneur, Elaine Martin was always on the fly
(Carol) Elaine Martin.
Scientists discover what they say is world’s oldest intact shipwreck
An undated handout picture released by Black Sea MAP/EEF Expeditions in London, on Oct. 23, 2018, shows the remains of an ancient Greek trading ship laying on the sea bed at the bottom of the Black Sea, near Bulgaria.
Tariffs begin to take bite out of U.S. corporate earnings growth
People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 23, 2018 in New York City.
Canada must encourage business to break its low-innovation streak
Robot welders on the floor of Alfield Industries, a subsidiary of Martinrea, one of three global auto parts makers in Canada, in Vaughan, Ont. on April 28, 2017.
FortisBC warns customers to expect reduced supplies of natural gas through winter after pipeline blast
This Oct. 9, 2018, photo provided by Dhruv Desai shows an explosion near the community of Shelley, B.C.
Barkeep, watch the over-pour: Apps can track liquor inventory, sales and theft
Sean Hogan, general manager of bars at Thompson Hotel in Toronto poses at one of the hotel's bars. He says the company has saved thousands of dollars per month after using an app that tracks their bar's inventory electronically.
Is there such a thing as too much Michael Shannon?
Actor Michael Shannon at the premiere for the film 'The Little Drummer Girl' showing as part of the BFI London Film Festival in London, on Oct. 14, 2018.
Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson feeling better, back to practice after concussion
Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson skates during training camp on Sept. 14, 2018.
Woodfibre LNG project in B.C. to go ahead in early 2019
The site of the Woodfibre LNG project, a proposed small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and export facility in Squamish, B.C., on July 23, 2014. T
Higher CPP premiums will pinch profits, small businesses fear
Mike McLaine is the owner of Precision Laser, a small business that specializes in tattoo removal and skin care.
Jagmeet Singh urges feds to fund Ontario’s basic income pilot project scrapped by Ford
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with media in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa, Oct. 3, 2018.
Yahoo to pay $50-million plus other costs to settle lawsuit over massive security breach
Flowers bloom in front of a Yahoo sign at the company's headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif.
The great dog con, or how I ended up a pet owner
Bridging the gap between Indigenous education and financial literacy
Indigenous peoples face numerous barriers when it comes to employment and successful skills training, an OECD report suggests.
Putin, Trump set to meet in Paris on Nov. 11
President Donald Trump meets with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Helsinki, July 16, 2018.
Trump can’t stop the migrant caravan by cutting foreign aid and closing the border
Central American migrants walk along the highway near the border with Guatemala, as they continue their journey trying to reach the U.S., in Tapachula, Mexico, Oct. 21, 2018.
Carbon tax vs. climate change will be an epic contest
John Ibbitson
Home of the Week: Designer turns Cabbagetown house into a creative laboratory
Home of the Week, 188 Berkeley St., Toronto
Review: The Night Comes for Us is the absolutely bananas action film you’ve been waiting for
The Night Comes For Us, Joe Taslim plays Ito, a triad enforcer who rescues a young village girl from his fellow hit men.
EU issuing antitrust warning to Siemens and Alstom over planned rail merger
A French High Speed Train (TGV) made by French train maker Alstom stops next to a German High Speed Train (ICE) made by Siemens at Munich's railway station June 16, 2014.
Lockheed Martin downplays exposure to Saudi Arabia
A RAF Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jet taxis along a runway after landing at the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford, Britain July 8, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Just because a forecast is novel doesn’t mean it’s right, a restaurant stock to whet your investing appetite, and BMO’s bold TSX call
A TSX tote board is pictured in Toronto, on Dec. 31, 2012. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 45.82 points to 15,196.06, after 90 minutes of trading.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Business group warnings on corporate taxes not supported by evidence: budget watchdog
The Peace Tower is seen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
The myth that kids get cheaper after the daycare years
Rob Carrick
The EU can’t force Italy to change its heavy spending budget, but investors could
Eric Reguly
Jerome Drayton says ‘it’s about time’ someone beat his 43-year-old Canadian marathon record
Cam Levins reacts as he crosses the finish line of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Oct. 21, 2018.
Saudi Aramco plans to allocate more crude oil production to petrochemicals
A man walks past the headquarters of Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 27, 2013.
Thomson Reuters acquires trade-management platform Integration Point
A Thomson Reuters logo is pictured on a building during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
New Brunswick’s Liberal government seeks ‘common ground’ in throne speech to divided legislature
New Brunswick Liberal Leader Brian Gallant addresses the media after meeting with Lt.-Gov Jocelyne Roy Vienneau in Fredericton on Sept. 25, 2018.
Vancouver builders challenged to be more inclusive
Renderings of the building proposed for 255-285 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver.
Meet the Queen’s Six, the cheeky and charming entertainers of the Royal Family
The Queen's Six perform at royal weddings and daily church services and, this week, for the first time ever, in Canada.
Atletico hopes to slow Dortmund’s high-flying attack in Champions League showdown
In this file photo taken on Oct. 06, 2018 Dortmund's Spanish forward Paco Alcacer celebrates scoring against Augsburg.
Caroline Wozniacki gets first win of this year’s WTA Finals
Caroline Wozniacki in action during her group stage match against Petra Kvitova at the WTA Finals in Singapore.
Woman testifies former gymnastics coach Dave Brubaker kissed her on the lips when she was 12
Curling’s five-rock rule fully implemented this season
A Team Canada broom marks a stone during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in St. Catharines, Ont., on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.
Things you don’t need to pack – but will make your trip a whole lot better
Ontario ready to compete in the self-driving car sector
Infiniti Lab Toronto is a competitive six-week accelerator program for startups.
Ontario to freeze minimum wage, eliminate mandatory paid sick days
A placard used to protest Ontario Premier Doug Ford's proposed reforms to Ontario labour laws is photographed in front of the Ministry of Labour in Toronto on Monday, October 15, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Fiera Capital sells retail mutual funds to Canoe Financial LP
Your executive suite is changing. Are you ready?
Mark Healy, executive director, Ivey Academy
What wine pairs best with pumpkin?
New Brunswick village’s removal of straight-pride flag is discrimination, creator says
A flag, approved by the village council, flies in Chipman, N.B. on Oct. 22, 2018.
Clos des Moiselles 2015, France
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2017, New Zealand
VW sees headlights as the future of communication
Volkswagen's IQ.Light LED Matrix uses 256 LEDs to illuminate the road up to 500 metres ahead.
Baron de Ley Rioja Gran Reserva 2011, Spain
At midday: TSX drops over 200 points, Dow 350 as earnings, geopolitical worries weigh
Trader Gregory Rowe works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Oct. 23.
‘Tall timber’ developments take a star turn in Toronto
Construction of a timber building at 80 Atlantic Ave.
Price gap between Toronto’s detached homes and condos narrows
Carolyn Ireland
Toronto-area condo boards grapple with cannabis rules
Man smoking a cigarette / marijuana joint. Silhouette. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
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