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December 27

Johnny Gaudreau’s hat trick leads Calgary Flames past Winnipeg Jets 4-1
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck blocks a shot by Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk on Thursday.
Crowdfunding experiment seeks to boost coastal and Indigenous science
Nathan Vadeboncoeur, left, of Smart Shores, who is launching a crowdfunded study of the coastline at the Semiahmoo First Nation and Chief Harley Chappell look up at a drone he launched to survey the area on Semiahmoo Bay, in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday Dec. 18, 2018.
Questionable campaign tactics under Brown haunt Ford’s PC government
Snover Dhillon snaps a photo of a group that includes former Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown, third from left.
‘We’re all leaders’: Comtois skippers squad of Canadian captains at world juniors
Team Canada's Maxime Comtois celebrates an assist with teammates during first period Junior hockey action against Team Switzerland in an exhibition game at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018.
Pair of loose barges in Vancouver cause more than $1-million in damage
An empty log barge sits anchored in Burrard Inlet with the Vancouver city skyline in the background.
Asian stocks higher as Wall Street extends rally
Lingering investor jitters helped support safe-haven currencies such as the yen on Friday.
Five Vancouver food trends to watch in 2019
Mezze Tasting dishes at Aleph Eatery in Vancouver, British Columbia on Oct. 3 ,2018.
Despite #MeToo, successful closure of rape cases by U.S. police falls to lowest level since 1960s
Sam Gaspardo says police in Woodbury, Minn., lacked a sense of urgency when she first reported that she had been sexually assaulted in 2011 and that she was given the runaround and placed on hold indefinitely when trying to follow up on her case.
Peel police officer, two break-and-enter suspects in hospital after car crash in parking lot
A Peel Regional Police officer suffered minor injuries. The extent of the injuries sustained by the suspects has not yet been determined.
Western Canada’s oil oversupply hits 202,000 barrels daily: NEB
Pipes are seen at the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain facility in Edmonton on April 6, 2017.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders sees gang violence as main issue for 2019, wants to offer youth alternatives
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders speaks to the media at a year-end news conference in Toronto on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018.
19 and cut off: B.C. foster youth plead for change to system
Kian Fernandez takes part in a conference at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria, where youth exiting foster care called for the province's support.
Toronto police warn against BASE jumping after Christmas Day incident
BASE jumping – which involves parachuting off buildings, antennas, spans etc. – is “extremely dangerous,” not only to the jumper but also to the public below, Toronto police say.
Open banking offers a clear pathway to an innovative data future
Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district, on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Canadian charged with drug smuggling in China to appear in court, amid strained relations between countries
Canadian officials played down Robert Schellenberg’s court appearance, saying they have been dealing with his case for years.
Barack Obama, not Donald Trump, sealed Syria’s fate
Konrad Yakabuski
Make good on your New Year’s resolutions with a home-based business
Tim Cestnick
Canadians like to think of themselves as peacemakers. The Saudi arms deal suggests otherwise
David Frank.
Ten years on, post-truth era fuelled by financial crisis
The flag of Canada is seen as Occupy Wall Street campaign demonstrators are seen in Zuccotti Park, near Wall Street in New York Oct. 17, 2011.
Globe editorial: ‘Albexit’ won’t happen, but Trans Mountain will
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer holds an end of session news conference in the Foyer of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, on Dec. 13, 2018.
A real estate surprise: REITs deliver stellar returns, despite rising rates
Poll finds way more Americans blame Trump than Democrats for U.S. government shutdown
The corridors around the U.S. Senate were empty on Thursday as the government shutdown continued.
Signs point to investors missing out on the ‘January effect’ this year
George Athanassakos
Chiefs’ Dee Ford, Chris Jones lone bright spots in shaky defence
Kansas City Chiefs' Dee Ford and Chris Jones celebrate after a play against the Oakland Raiders, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, in Oakland, Calif., on Dec. 2, 2018.
Lululemon’s Chip Wilson puts on his little black stretchy pants one leg at a time
Chip Wilson, founder and former CEO of Lululemon smiles during an interview with The Globe and Mail at his office in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2018.
Enbridge gets $14.7-million federal refund over Northern Gateway pipeline project
Enbridge logos on display at the company's annual meeting in Calgary, on May 12, 2016.
Can a man successfully sue a woman for sexual harassment?
The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 7, 2017.
Body of missing British Columbia professor Ramazan Gencay found in Colombia
The Simon Fraser University campus. (File Photo).
Lost jacket? No refund? Restaurant not open 24 hours? The top 10 stupid 911 calls in B.C. in 2018
When someone phones 911 to complain about customer service, such as a restaurant not being open 24 hours a day as advertised, time is taken away from helping people with real safety issues. (File Photo).
Cheers to health and happiness in the NFL
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (76) of the Kansas City Chiefs is injured on a play during the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 7, 2018 in Kansas City, Miss.
Streetwise newsletter: Hydro One still wants Avista; a look back at some of the most-read of 2018
Bank towers at the four corners of King St. West and Bay St. are photographed on Oct 1 2018. Clockwise from left are ScotiaBank, Bank of Montreal, TD and CIBC.
Boston Marathon bomber’s lawyers want death sentence tossed
June, 2015, courtroom sketch of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (File Photo).
B.C. lumber producers look to Chinese market amid trade uncertainty, U.S. tariffs
A worker uses a forklift to move lumber at the Partap Forest Products mill in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.
The close: TSX jumps 385 points in broad-based rally; Wall Street roars back late
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 27.
LeBron James selected as AP Male Athlete of the Year for third time
In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James drives against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of a game, in San Antonio.
Review: Jonathan Lethem’s The Feral Detective is missing something essential
Sports car? Nope, I bought a midlife-crisis bus instead
Illlustration by Drew Shannon
How long can it go? Resilient economy enters 2019 with signs of weakness
The financial district in Toronto, on May 11, 2017.
Iraqi lawmakers demand complete U.S. withdrawal after ‘arrogant’ Trump visit
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the White House on Thursday after making a surprise visit to troops in Iraq.
Tight ends Kelce, Kittle in dead heat to top Gronkowski record
In this Nov. 1, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif.
CFL, players association to enter labour talks in the new year
Both the CFL and its players are enjoying some down time over the holidays.
Finishing last at world juniors comes with a different kind of heartache
Denmark goalie Mads Sogaard (30) allows a goal to Canada's Morgan Frost, not seen, as Canada's Barrett Hayton (27) and Denmark's Malte Setkov (3) watch during the first period in a world junior men's hockey championship game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018.
Alberta’s intervention in oil market may do more harm than good, says energy forecaster Martin King
Recently retired Martin King, a renowned oil and gas analyst, at home in Calgary, Alta., on Dec. 21, 2018.
B.C. overdose crisis deepens, coroner reports, with about four deaths per day in November
A staff member at the Overdose Prevention Site points to a red line indicating a positive result for fentanyl after testing a sample of heroin in Vancouver.
Mexican football players set to audition for CFL scouts
New CFL balls are photographed at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium in Winnipeg on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
A real possibility for 2019: Mutiny against Trump
Lawrence Martin
Canadiens goaltender Carey Price out with lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price makes a first period save against the Vegas Golden Knights, at T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, on Dec. 22, 2018.
MLSE digital boss looks to expand fan experience in arena and around the world
Humza Teherany, chief technology and digital officer for Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Dec. 17, 2018.
Union calls for more transparency at Renault, its Dutch holding company
The Renault automaker company logo is displayed on a dealership in Paris, France, on Nov. 21, 2018.
Toronto FC acquires veteran Belgian defender Laurent Ciman
Belgium's Laurent Ciman, right, chases down Egypt's Trezeguet during a friendly soccer match between Belgium and Egypt in Brussels on June 6, 2018.
Cannabis executives fired after bullying allegations and recalls of two strains of product
Cannabis harvested in Fenwick, Ont.
Laundry detergent makers introduce lighter products to please Amazon and other online stores
This undated image provided by P&G shows the Tide Eco-Box.
2018′s stars and dogs, a money-saving tweak for the new year and why ‘the good times are over until further notice’
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S.,December 27.
We must finally see China for what it truly is
David Mulroney.
One man dead, another injured after explosion at Alberta welding shop
Liberals eye boost to job-training programs after warnings of under-spending
Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos makes an announcement at a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 25, 2018.
White House, Democrats expect U.S. government shutdown to last into next week
The U.S. Capitol is seen during a partial shutdown of the U.S. government, on December 26, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Violence erupts after Congo vote cancelled in opposition strongholds
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Congolese National Police arrest a man in Goma during a demonstration against the postponement of general elections.
Power to be restored to Vancouver Island customers by Thursday night: BC Hydro
Boats are battered by waves at the end of the White Rock Pier that was severely damaged during a windstorm, in White Rock, B.C., on Dec. 20, 2018.
Canadian artists are reviving the classic American western
A still from Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik’s Strange Empire television series.
The year in hashtags: Five style lessons we learned in 2018
Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino’s acclaimed new Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is about a middle-class 1950s housewife turned stand-up comic and, since its debut last winter, has influenced contemporary style more than any runway show has.
Procrastinators, rejoice! You’re in fine company
Harvey Schachter
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson, defenceman Justin Falk both out with concussions
Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson blocks a shot during a game against the New Jersey Devils on Dec. 21, 2018.
Nova Scotia’s population surge ‘exceptionally good news’ after decades of doldrums
A sailboat is seen in front of the Halifax skyline on July 31, 2016.
TSX jumps over 150 points; Dow drops more than 500 after historic rally
Trader Andrew Silverman works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 27.S
McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon and Ovechkin named team captains for NHL all-star weekend
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen celebrates with John Tavares, left, and Auston Matthews after defeating the New York Rangers on Dec. 22, 2018.
From mortgages to savings accounts, the top 10 Rob Carrick stories of 2018
Rob Carrick
The worst is over for utilities. Here are three stocks to jump on
Gordon Pape
SEC to operate with reduced staff during U.S. government shutdown
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission logo adorns an office door at the SEC headquarters in Washington.
Report on Small Business Newsletter: Labour issues were top of mind for business owners this year
Monte Wan, owner of Khao San Road and the Thai restaurant's second floor snack bar Bang Sue Bar, poses for a photo at the Toronto restaurant on December 21, 2017. The restaurant will be slightly increasing prices to make ends meet due to Ontario's January 1st minimum wage increase from $11.60 to $14 per hour. (Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail)
Portfolio manager on TSX: ‘Our outlook for 2019 is one of cautious optimism’
Canada's main stock market is expected to recover in 2019 from its worst performance in a decade that saw the exchange lose 15 per cent amid extreme volatility, plunging oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty, say markets experts.
Mix of snow, freezing rain and rain headed for Maritimes
A pedestrian walks through blizzard-like conditions in Halifax as heavy snow, high winds and pounding surf hit most of Atlantic Canada on March 13, 2018.
After dream year, Mikael Kingsbury named Canadian Press male athlete of the year
Canadian Mikael Kingsbury celebrates after winning the men's moguls at the 2018 Winter Olympics at Phoenix Snow Park in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 12, 2018.
Ronaldo decries racism after fans’ chants aimed at Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly reacts as he is shown a red card by referee Paolo Mazzoleni while Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi looks on during a game on Dec. 26, 2018.
CP Rail workers ratify four-year contract
A Canadian Pacific Railway employee walks along the side of a locomotive in a marshalling yard in Calgary.
From the comments: ‘Big bet on a dying industry.’ Readers respond to CN Rail’s plan to ship bitumen in hockey-like pucks
CN railway and InnoTech reveal their new technology that turns heavy oil (bitumen) into floating, waterproof tablets the size of a bar of soap that can be shipped by train with less risk of explosion or water contamination during an interview in Toronto on February 11, 2017. (Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail)
At the open: TSX jumps over 200 points; Dow stumbles after historic rally
The TSX logo is seen in Toronto in this file photo.
U.S. jobless claims dip, signalling strength in labour market
People wait in line to enter the Nassau County Mega Job Fair in Uniondale, N.Y., in this 2014 file photo.
Saudi king orders cabinet shuffle after Khashoggi killing
In this Dec. 9, 2018 file photo, released by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, speaks to his father, King Salman, at a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Politics Briefing: Canadians expect economy to slow next year: poll
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz answers questions during a press conference, following a speech in London on Nov. 5, 2018.
Look toward the new year with comics that consider the past
‘Was this the bottom? Is the bear market over?'
Traders work at their desks whilst screens show market data at CMC Markets in London on Dec. 13.
Congo election unrest spikes; EU ambassador ordered to leave the country
Several hundreds of people demonstrate, on December 27, 2018 in Beni, easter, Democratic Republic of Congo, to protest against the postponement, announced the day before by the Congolese national committee, of the general elections in this area because of the Ebola outbreak and the mass killings of civilians in this trouble part of DRC.
Thursday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
France’s Vinci to pay US$3.7-billion to acquire majority stake in Gatwick airport
Passengers walk through the South Terminal building at Gatwick Airport on Dec. 21, 2018.
Tesla sets up financial leasing unit in Shanghai as automaker accelerates China plans
The logo of Tesla is seen in Taipei, Taiwan.
Labs race to figure out edibles testing
In this Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, photo, edible marijuana samples are set aside for evaluation at Cannalysis, a cannabis testing laboratory, in Santa Ana, Calif. Nearly 20 percent of the marijuana and marijuana products tested in California for potency and purity have failed, according to state data provided to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
China’s industrial profits see first annual drop in three years
An employee works at a carbon fibre production line inside a factory in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China.
Ontario First Nations win case over historic $4 per person benefit from provincial, federal governments
FBI steps up efforts against online scams involving unwitting ‘money mules’
The FBI seal is seen before a news conference at FBI headquarters in Washington.
Flush with party funds, Manitoba Tories could call early election
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister responds to questions during a news conference at the first ministers meeting in Montreal on Dec. 7, 2018.
Russia says joint body with OPEC unlikely due to risk of U.S. sanctions
Smoke billows from a fire at an oil refinery in Moscow, Russia.
Authorities must do more to tackle drone threats at airports: U.K. police chief
An airplane takes off at Gatwick Airport.
Western Canada glaciers retreating at an unprecedented pace because of climate change: experts
An icefield in the Saint Elias mountain icefield ranges is seen in an undated handout photo.
Indonesia widens danger zone around volcano that triggered tsunami
This picture taken on December 26, 2018 shows the Anak Krakatoa volcano erupting, as seen from a ship on the Sunda Straits.
Morning Update: Municipalities losing tax money amid oil-patch bankruptcies; the new Order of Canada recipients
***DO NOT USE. FOR RENATA AND JEFF'S OIL AND GAS WELL STORY RUNNING LATE NOVEMBER****ASK THERESA SUZUKI OR MATT FRENCH*** A Sequoia well site near Ponoka, Alberta, November 3, 2018. The Globe and Mail/Todd Korol (SITE: 09-13-43-28 W4)
To become a better leader, take some time to reflect
Eileen Chadnick.
Volatility sends markets lower after record surge
Pedestrians walk past a stock indicator board showing the share price of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (L) and the New York Dow (R) in Tokyo on December 27, 2018
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