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Struggling Edmonton Oilers emerge beaten by Vegas Golden Knights in 6-3 loss
Edmonton Oilers defensemen Matt Benning (83) and Vegas Golden Knights forward William Carrier (28) look for a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place.
Moms united in grief and new purpose: to change how addiction is treated in Canada
Moms Stop the Harm co-founders Lorna Thomas, left, and Petra Schulz, near a bench dedicated to Lorna's son Alex in Edmonton, Alta. on Nov. 9, 2018.
Leader of independents says Senate’s future should be an election issue
Senator Yuen Pau Woo hopes other parties will pledge to continue Liberal government's Senate experiment should they come to power.
Alberta police worried about possible accidents from home butane hash oil extractions
In this May 1, 2014, file photo, a man, who suffered severe burns to 12 per cent of his body when butane fumes ignited while he was making hash oil at home, demonstrates how he made the marijuana concentrate, at his home in Denver.
Overhaul of B.C. environmental assessment will fail: scientists
Environment Minister George Heyman discusses filing a court case regarding oil jurisdiction in B.C. during a press conference in Victoria, B.C., on April 26, 2018.
St. Michael’s principal explains delay in police report of alleged sexual assault
St. Michael's College principal, Gregory Reeves, is photographed during an interview in Toronto, Ont., on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.
Would the road be safer if we could drive faster?
Proponents for higher speed limits often call for limits based on the 85th percentile – the speed that 85 per cent of traffic routinely travels at, or slower than, on a particular road.
Canada’s brain-injured Cuba diplomats speak out about Ottawa’s silence
Canadian embassy in Havana, Cuba, on April 17, 2018. Canada's brain-injured diplomats and their affected families were removed from Havana between June, 2017, and the summer of 2018.
Charles Howell III wins RSM Classic in playoff
Charles Howell III of the United States shakes hands with Patrick Rodgers of the United States after making his putt on the 18th hole in the second playoff of the final round to win the RSM Classic at the Sea Island Golf Club Seaside Course on Nov. 18, 2018, in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
A sex scandal is just around the corner
Eileen Dooley
Steelers rally to stun Jaguars in final seconds
Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) reacts after Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger scored a go-ahead touchdown during the final seconds of an NFL football game on Nov. 18, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Manitoba Moose fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Chicago Wolves
Thompson wins LPGA finale, Jutanugarn wins Race to CME Globe
Lexi Thompson reacts after a putt on the ninth green during the final round of the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club on Nov. 18, 2018 in Naples, Fla.
Liberals and NDP accuse Conservatives of skirting election laws
NDP MP Nathan Cullen rises in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Oct. 25, 2017. Mr. Cullen said he is concerned the Conservatives might be using the newly created Chinese-Canadian associations to indirectly raise money and recruit volunteers without having to make any declarations to Elections Canada.
Oil prices climb amid expected OPEC cut, but markets remain wary
A vertical pumpjack works producing crude oil on an oilfield well, belonging to Crescent Point Energy, near Longview, Alta. on Dec. 7, 2017.
Asia shares inch up, Fed caution curbs dollar
A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan on Nov. 13, 2018.
Stampeders sit high atop West with win over Blue Bombers
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) looks to pass against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the first half of the 2018 CFL Western Conference Final at McMahon Stadium.
Lawyer for Danske Bank whistle-blower criticizes Canadian, European protection policies
FILE PHOTO: Danske Bank sign is seen on a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen/File Photo
Canada facing dilemma on suspending aid to Tanzania, minister says
Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Minister of International Development, says she is worried that a cancellation of Canadian aid could 'punish' innocent people in Tanzania.
Canadian citizen dies a week after plane crash at Guyana airport: Global Affairs
A view shows a Fly Jamaica crashed plane in the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana on Nov. 9, 2018.
In a tight labour market, employers need to pay attention to the needs of parents
While subsidizing child care is ideal, there are ample other opportunities for employers to become parent-friendly as a core recruitment strategy without breaking the bank.
The Brexit mess calls for a Tory version of Henry VIII
Niall Ferguson is the Milbank Family senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford.
Congressional ratification of the USMCA is the least of Canada’s trade worries
Campbell Clark
England avenges World Cup loss to Croatia via Nations League win, reaches final four
Harry Kane celebrates as England advances to the final four of the inaugural UEFA Nations League by avenging their World Cup semi-final loss to Croatia.
Meet St. Kitts and Nevis’ proud defender from Canada
Canada's Zachary Brault-Guillard gets air as Dominica's Glenson Prince (1) makes a save during second half Concacaf Nations League qualifier soccer action in Toronto on Oct. 16, 2018.
Retailers urge federal government to end rotating Canada Post strike
Striking Canada Post workers keep their hands warm as they picket at the South Central sorting facility in Toronto on Nov. 13, 2018.
Fans see red with Matthews’s return to Leafs practice
David Shoalts
University of New Brunswick hires first research chair in cannabis health
Mature cannabis plants are photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility during the grand opening event in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018.
Mike Timani on carving out a new product niche
Mike Timani, president and CEO, Fancy Pokket Corp., poses at the company's facility in Moncton, N.B. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
B.C. Housing Minister says high-end house prices dropping
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Selina Robinson listens during a housing announcement in Coquitlam, B.C., on April 13, 2018.
Globe editorial: Doug Ford wants to bring back cash-for-access fundraising. It could cost him dearly
Ontario Premier Doug Ford addresses the Ontario PC Convention in Toronto, on Nov. 16 , 2018.
Mayweather’s latest foray into MMA only serves to further cheapen boxing
Cathal Kelly
Ottawa Senators' Uber driver says online video 'brought great shame to my family’
Ottawa Senators forward Matt Duchene during a team practice in Ottawa on Nov. 6, 2018.
Canada needs leadership to address our oil patch crisis
A yard in Gascoyne, N.D., which has hundreds of kilometres of pipes stacked inside it that are supposed to go into the Keystone XL pipeline, is shown on April 22, 2015.
Thousands march in Montreal in support of Quebec farmers threatened by USMCA agreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland hold a press conference regarding the USMCA agreement at the National Press Theatre, in Ottawa on Oct. 1, 2018.
Nova Scotia police praise ‘heroic’ citizens who pulled motorist from burning vehicle
Miriam Wise was a survivor with unfailing optimism
Miriam Wise.
Freedom Mobile raises stakes in wireless data battle
Paul McAleese, president of wireless at Shaw Communications in Toronto, on Nov. 16, 2018.
Why analysts are predicting this Canadian retailer’s shares will nearly double within a year
The main entrance of an Indigo book store at Westhills Shopping Centre in Calgary, Alta. on April 20, 2012.
Redblacks headed to Grey Cup after Trevor Harris throws playoff-record six TDs to lead Ottawa to 46-27 win
Trevor Harris finished a stellar 29-of-32 passing for 367 yards and spread the ball to 10 different receivers in the contest.
Searchers looking for 993 people listed as missing in California wildfire
A Sheriff's deputy looks for human remains at a home burned in the Camp Fire.
Rare 6th century mosaic of St. Mark returned to Cyprus more than 40 years after it was looted
Dutch art detective Arthur Brand poses with the missing mosaic of St. Mark, a rare piece of stolen Byzantine art from Cyprus.
Rio Tinto, Nespresso join forces to make coffee pods greener
A logo of coffee pods maker Nespresso is pictured in the showroom at Nestle headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Stolen Picasso painting found in Romania appears to be a hoax
The empty space, right, is where a painting by French artist Henri Matisse hung before it was stolen at the Kunsthal museum in Rotterdam in 2012.
Time to abandon the dream of a national securities cop
Barrie McKenna
Excruciating, exhilarating: You always remember your first race
Amazon’s would-be NY neighbours: Cynicism, some hope for jobs
Traffic passes Silvercup Studios, a film and television production facility, located in Long Island City near the site for a proposed Amazon headquarters in the Queens borough of New York, on Nov. 16, 2018.
Afghanistan: The almost forgotten war that still deserves our attention
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier keeps watch at a checkpoint on the Ghazni highway, in Maidan Shar, the capital of Wardak province, Afghanistan on Aug. 12, 2018.
Morneau’s economic update is a chance to correct three years of flawed policy
Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Oct. 16, 2018. Mr. Morneau's coming fall economic statement is a good chance to restore a focus on Canada’s economic competitiveness.
Trump wavers on previous pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly until 2020
Donald Trump. (File Photo).
Why The Little Drummer Girl is a perfect, explosive spy drama
John Doyle
Republican declared winner of Florida Senate seat after lengthy manual recount
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rick Scott and his daughter Allison Guimard on election night. (File Photo).
Netanyahu rejects call for early Israeli elections, takes over post of defence minister
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement on Sunday.
Canadian women’s rugby team falls to England 27-19 in test match
Canada's Bianca Farella runs to score a try against Ireland during the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Langford, B.C., on May, 13, 2018.
Cleveland Browns deny ESPN report they are considering Condoleezza Rice as head coach
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, a long-time fan of the Cleveland Browns, is not being considered as the team's next head coach, officials said Sunday.
Alexander Zverev upsets Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals title while Bryant and Sock win doubles crown
Mike Bryan, right, and Jack Sock of the United States hold up their trophy after winning the ATP World Tour Finals doubles final tennis match on Sunday.
Stepson of B.C. agriculture minister Lana Popham dead of accidental drug overdose
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham. (File Photo).
Justin Bieber confirms marriage to model Hailey Baldwin
Model Hailey Baldwin is now Mrs. Hailey Bieber.
Vancouver lawyer Dale Lysak who prosecuted Khmer Rouge leaders welcomes Cambodian genocide verdict
Khieu Samphan, former Khmer Rouge head of state, has been found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. (File Photo)
Medical licence revoked for Halifax pediatrician William Vitale who pleaded guilty to child porn charges
Dividend hikes, prime pipeline stocks and Carrick’s robo-adviser guide: What you need to know this week in investing
Telus store . (Gloria Nieto/The Globe and Mail)
Expert says Quebec government servers are highly vulnerable to cyber attack
In order to regain access to its data, the regional municipality of Mekinac was told to deposit eight units of the digital currency Bitcoin into a bank account — roughly equivalent to $65,000.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan warns voters that Russia will meddle in 2019 Canadian election
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.
Privacy commissioner concerned about potential fallout of credit card use for legal online pot purchases
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien. (File Photo)
Study aims to shed light on the elusive wolverine in B.C.’s south coast region
A new project aims to find out more about the life and lifestyle of wolverines, the ghosts of the deep forests of British Columbia. (File Photo).
Enbridge says it’s increasing gas flow in B.C. pipeline repaired after explosion and fire
The Enbridge pipeline ruptured and sparked a massive fire north of Prince George, B.C., more than a month ago.
Home videos for Yes side becoming hit of B.C. electoral reform referendum
Premier John Horgan and Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson following the electoral reform debate earlier this month.
Disturbing school bullying videos are a teachable moment, advocates say
St. Michael's College School in Toronto. (File Photo)
Khashoggi killers may have taken body parts out of country in luggage, Turkish defence minister says
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, left.
Asia-Pacific leaders fail to reach consensus as U.S.-China divide deepens
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit ended on Sunday without a final statement for the first time ever after a U.S.-China dispute stalled progress.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, its unyielding neighbour Qatar and what’s next for the region
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May on the steps of number 10 Downing Street on March 7, 2018 in London, England.
France, Germany seek common approaches to Donald Trump, flaws in euro
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday.
Postal workers ask Ottawa to appoint mediator in contract dispute
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) members stand on picket line in Halifax last week.
Elias Lindholm scores two third-period goals as Calgary Flames beat Edmonton Oilers 4-2
Calgary Flames' Elias Lindholm celebrates one of his goals during third-period NHL hockey action against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
Trudeau defends keeping LGBTQ rights in USMCA, saying it represents ‘Canadian values’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks a news conference following the APEC Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sunday.
Intense week of Brexit negotiations ahead for Britain, Theresa May will say in speech Monday
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, speaking on Brexit on Thursday.
Two dead in Texas crash of vintage World War II fighter plane
Howell with another 64 takes 3-shot lead at RSM Classic
ST SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 17: Charles Howell III of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the third round of the RSM Classic at the Sea Island Golf Club Seaside Course on November 17, 2018 in St. Simons Island, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
VanVleet, Green, Ibaka lead Raptors to 122-83 rout of Bulls
Nov 17, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) defends Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker (2) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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