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General Motors to shut down Oshawa plant in global restructuring
FILE PHOTO: People drive cars in front of the General Motors Car assembly plant in Oshawa, June 1, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo
Toronto Raptors put the chill on Miami Heat with fifth successive victory
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots for a basket over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
New doctor at St. Michael’s Hospital hopes to bring youth-violence lessons from Winnipeg
Carolyn Snider, an emergency physician at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre, is photographed in downtown Winnipeg on Nov. 23, 2018. Dr Snider has been hired as the head of the Emergency Department at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ont.
Stampeders overcome two years of frustration to beat Redblacks in Grey Cup
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell hoists the Grey Cup after defeating the Ottawa Redblacks in the 106th Grey Cup CFL championship football game in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday November 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Oil patch fails to clean up growing stockpile of abandoned wells
A Sequoia well site near Ponoka, Alta., is seen in early November, 2018.
One hundred forty five pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach
This handout photo taken and released on Nov. 26, 2018, from the New Zealand Department of Conservation shows dead pilot whales on a remote beach on Stewart Island in the far south of New Zealand.
NFL Roundup: Chargers’ Rivers sets two completion marks in win against Cardinals
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers smiles on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 25, 2018, in Carson, Calif.
‘A lot of people think it’s just ugly:’ Vancouver developer faces key test as preservationists fight for Los Angeles building
LOS ANGELES, CA - November 14: A building built in 1973 which is part of the Times Mirror Square that Canadian real estate development company Onni is looking to redevelop, is located at West 1st Street and South Broadway on November 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Philip Cheung for The Globe and Mail)
Oil prices stabilize after ‘Black Friday’ plunge
Crude oil drips from a valve at an oil well operated by Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, in the oil rich Orinoco belt, near Morichal at the state of Monagas on April 16, 2015.
Shares tick up on U.S. holiday sales hopes, but oil rout checks enthusiasm
Investors look at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China on March 7, 2016.
As world situation darkens, Trudeau’s fortunes brighten
Campbell Clark
Migrant rescue ship Aquarius stranded in French port, faces seizure in Italian waters
In this file photo from Aug. 1, 2018, the rescue ship Aquarius leaves the harbour of Marseille, southeastern France, after having been docked for a month for maintenance work.
Buy green, ethical palm oil or forests will suffer: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
This picture taken on Nov. 1, 2018, shows conservation personnel cutting down illegally planted palm oil trees at Gunung Leuser National Park in Aceh.
B.C.’s new education funding plan coming soon - just in time for labour talks with teachers
Justine Hunter
Anxiety vies with excitement as InSight probe races toward Mars
A full-scale replica of NASA's Mars InSight, a robotic stationary lander that marks the first spacecraft designed to study the deep interior of the Red Planet, or any distant world, is seen inside a large tent on the campus of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 21, 2018.
After outcry, Quebec town says politics were not involved in demolition of controversial house
Maison Boileau in Chambly, Que., is shown in this undated handout photo.
Arsenal is knocking on the Champions League door
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Hector Bellerin during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on Nov. 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
How we ranked Canada’s corporate boards
Paradise emerges from California’s worst ever fire seeking news of its missing and facing questions about its future
Blaze, a cadaver dog, and a team from Riverside take part in the search for victims of the wildfire in Paradise, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2018.
As handgun crimes go up, Liberals and Conservatives disagree on remedy
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ont., on Nov. 5, 2018. Mr. Blair, is in the last leg of a consultation on whether to ban handguns, or at least toughen the rules on storage and transportation of restricted weapons.
Canada beats Germany to make semis at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for first time
Canada forward Jordyn Huitema (9) heads the ball past Cuba goalkeeper Lucylena Martinez (not pictured) for a goal during a 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match at H-E-B Park.
Young drug users should be involuntarily admitted into care, B.C. mom says
Steffanie Lawrence, 15, died of an accidental drug overdose in January, 2018.
Brady new passing yards leader as Pats top Jets
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Expect a game of musical chairs as Leafs look to sort lineup in coming weeks
David Shoalts
Globe editorial: Cutting Ontario’s francophone office is a case of big offence, small savings
Ontario Attorney General Caroline Mulroney looks on as Premier Doug Ford stands at the podium during a press announcement at the Queens Park Legislature in Toronto, Ont., on Aug. 9, 2018.
Rivals to face off against Rogers for must-carry multicultural licence
In this 2006 file photo, satellite dishes on the roof of the Rogers building in Toronto are shown.
The Globe and Mail’s comprehensive ranking of Canada’s corporate boards
Hanifin, Smith lead Calgary Flames 6-1 win over Arizona Coyotes
Calgary Flames center Mark Jankowski, right, scores a short-handed goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Nov. 25, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Growing up: Cannabis firms fall short on corporate governance
Illustration, for Board Games 2018-ROB
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Western Iran injures more than 500
Quebec franchisees sue Second Cup over supply costs, product shortages
In this 2014 file photo, a Second Cup logo is seen in Toronto.
Tens of thousands mark UN day to protest violence against women across Europe
People take part during a protest against sexism and gender violence in Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 25, 2018.
Why three of Canada’s Big Cannabis firms scored low on corporate governance rankings
Cannabis plants are seen from an overhead viewing window at Canopy Growth's Tweed visitor centre in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Sept 18 2018.
Labour participation and job creation rates tell untold tale of Canadian economy
Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau shakes hands with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after delivering the Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 21, 2018.
Canada’s IP strategy is not in step with our innovation and commercialization goals
B.C. announces urgent care centre in Vancouver set to open on Monday
Hydro One sending technicians to assist in California wildfire recovery
In this Nov. 16, 2018, file photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, Calif.
Even if back to work, Canada Post is still plagued by deeper issues
Striking Canada Post workers form a picket outside a mail facility in Toronto, Ont., on Nov. 21, 2018.
Analysts expect strong results from Canada’s banks. Will investors care?
Bank of Nova Scotia will kick off the reporting on Tuesday.
Five reasons top performers jump ship
Quebec declares Arvida neighbourhood in Saguenay a heritage site
A residential area is pictured in the Arvida district of Saguenay, 225 km North East of Quebec City, is shown on Nov. 10, 2010.
U.S. closes busiest Mexico crossing as authorities fire tear gas on migrants rushing border
A migrant family, part of a caravan of thousands traveling from Central America en route to the United States, run away from tear gas in front of the border wall between the U.S and Mexico in Tijuana, Mexico on Nov. 25, 2018.
Why the U.S. ignores Canada’s trade deal with ‘non-market’ Vietnam
Barrie McKenna
Scholar John Steele opened the minds of his students and showed his family the world
John Wiseman Steele.
Patriot: An unheralded gem of a mad, melancholy spy drama
John Doyle
For Mad Radish co-founder, humble beginnings brew a desire to be financially strong
Stephanie Howarth, 41, co-founder of DavidsTea of the Mad Radish chain of Canadian fast casual restaurant, in Ottawa on Nov. 7, 2018.
NHL tough guy Dan Maloney was charged after hitting a rival player on the ice
Canadian hockey player Dan Maloney of the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ice during a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y., in December 1981.
Bundle up to escape the cold market
Norman Rothery
Small Nova Scotia town comes together in wake of tragic death of girl, 4, at Christmas parade
What was supposed to be a fun holiday celebration in the town of Yarmouth, N.S., (background) turned to tragedy when a girl, 4, died after falling underneath a moving parade float while running alongside it during Santa Claus parade.
Canada Post, union negotiators return to bargaining in last-ditch bid to avoid forced end to walkouts
The Senate is set to resume debate Monday afternoon on back-to-work legislation that was passed Friday in the Commons to end rotating strikes by Canada Post workers.
Top Democrat says Trump being ‘dishonest’ about CIA report on Jamal Khashoggi killing
President Trump unleashed another tweet storm that included several factual errors on Sunday.
Buyer moves quickly to secure two-bedroom condo in downtown Toronto
47 Lower River St., unit 346, Toronto.
Marin Cilic leads Croatia to Davis Cup final victory over France
Marin Cilic of Croatia returns the ball to Lucas Pouille of France during the Davis Cup final on Sunday.
Toronto Wolfpack look at playing game in Serbia with an eye to further growing rugby league
The Toronto Wolfpack will open its third season Feb. 3 at the newly promoted York City Knights in the second-tier Betfred Championship. (File Photo).
ABB, Siemens CEOs to visit Saudi Arabia despite backlash over killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Chief Executive Office Ulrich Spiesshofer of Swiss power technology and automation group ABB will attend the conference this week in Saudi Arabia.
Canadian companies warned about espionage if they use technology from foreign state-owned firms
The RCMP organized two workshops last March — one in Calgary, the other in Toronto — to raise awareness about threats to critical systems.
Market selloff strategies and the preferred share plunge: What you need to know this week in investing
Screens at the New York Stock Exchange.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
B.C. to build 1,100 new homes for Indigenous residents
B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson.
Scores poisoned in Aleppo toxic gas attack that Syria and Russia blame on rebels
Medical staff treat a boy following a suspected chemical attack in Aleppo, Syria, on Saturday.
Mitsubishi Motors’ board meets on Monday to remove Chairman Carlos Ghosn
Carlos Ghosn.
Buying used: On the hunt for a crew-cab pickup in the low-$30,000 range
The 2015 Ram 1500 is offered in a gasoline and diesel model. After performing the oil change the oil change indicator will need to be reset. To reset the oil change indicator follow these instructions:
Trump adviser Papadopoulos loses court battle, ordered to report to prison on Monday
George Papadopoulos, centre. (File Photo).
France braces for economic blow from ‘yellow vest’ protests
A bulldozer cleans the street after the demolition of a barricade near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Sunday.
Canadian Isabelle Weidemann wins gold in 3,000 metres at speedskating World Cup
Isabelle Weidemann of Canada won her first individual gold medal in speed skating on Sunday. (File Photo).
Canadian banks’ battle for deposits adds to funding cost pressures that could curb profits
Bank towers on Bay Street in Toronto, Ont.
Elias Pettersson helps Vancouver Canucks end 8-game skid with 4-2 win over Kings
Elias Pettersson of Vancouver, moves the puck past Ondrej Kase of the L.A. Kings on Saturday. Pettersson scored the winning goal in the game.
Roméo Dallaire says approach to ending use of child soldiers is not enough
A young child soldier sits on the ground at a release ceremony, where he and others laid down their weapons and traded in their uniforms to return to 'normal life' in South Sudan. (File Photo)
Battery fires: The potential danger hiding in your kitchen junk drawer at Christmas and year-round
The aftermath of a fire started by overheated batteries in a drawer.
Movie director Nicolas Roeg dead at age 90
In this May 11 1985. file photo, from left, actors Gary Busey, Theresa Russell, Tony Curtis, Michael Emil, and director Nicolas Roeg answer questions at a Cannes news conference.
Seven parties competing in by-election to replace former Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard
The provincial riding of Roberval has been vacant since Quebec Liberal Leader Phillipe Couillard quit politics days after losing October’s provincial election. (File Photo)
U.S. broadcaster says Polish government attempting to intimidate journalists
The TVN footage that provoked government action showed members of a far-right group dressed in Nazi uniforms, burning a wooden swastika, making Nazi salutes and sharing a cake with a symbol of a swastika made of chocolate cookies.
Probes launched into academic freedom dispute at B.C.’s Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C.
Leaving America: Why I gave up my citizenship
New Mexican government contradicts Trump claim on migrants and asylum
A migrant pushes a child in a baby stroller past a cordon of riot police as he joins a small group trying to cross the border from Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States.
Protests erupt after Alabama police admit black man killed by officer was not the man they were seeking
Protesters carry a sign reading 'Justice for E.J.' during a protest at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Ala., on Saturday.
EU endorses Brexit deal and warns British opponents that there’s no better offer available
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker says the U.K. can’t hope to negotiate better terms for Brexit before its departure in March.
In Lake Success, satirist Gary Shteyngart reaches for more than easy punchlines
Author Gary Shteyngart poses for a photograph in Toronto on Oct. 1, 2018.
There’s no such thing as being too fit
Alex Hutchinson
Is it necessary to change your oil every 5,000 km?
Halifax councillor inspiring youth to have a say in how their communities are built and run
Halifax city councillor Lindell Smith takes a selfie after delivering a keynote speech to a leadership conference for high school students in Halifax on Nov. 10, 2018. Darren Calabrese/The Globe and Mail
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