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LeBron James scores 44 points, Cavaliers beat Celtics to even series
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James attempts a layup in front of Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris during the third quarter of Game 4 at Quicken Loans Arena, in Cleveland, on May 21, 2018.
Holtby makes 24 saves as Capitals shutout Lightning to force Game 7
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie celebrates his goal with centre Nicklas Backstrom during the second period of Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena, in Washington, on May 21, 2018.
Shapovalov surpasses Raonic as top Canadian on ATP World Tour singles rankings
Canada's Denis Shapovalov returns the ball to Spain's Rafael Nadal, at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime advances in French Open qualifiers; Peliwo out
Félix Auger-Aliassime competes at Wimbledon in this 2016 file photo.
Tuesday’s Insider Report: Companies insiders are buying and selling
A Canadian Tire store is seen in North Vancouver on May 10, 2012.
Tuesday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Stock market charts and numbers displayed on trading screen of online investing platform
Federal Liberals to limit debate on new elections bill
Conservative MP Blake Richards is pictured in the House of Commons on May 10, 2018. Mr. Richards said the move to shut down debate shows the Liberals are not interested in working with the opposition when it comes to important changes to election laws.
Australian archbishop found guilty of covering up child sex abuse
Dollar holds near four-month highs, oil stays at multi-year peaks
People walk past an electronic board showing Japan's Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan.
Death toll from Cuba plane crash rises to 111, Mexico suspends lease company
A firefighter works in the wreckage of a Boeing 737 plane that crashed in the agricultural area of Boyeros, around 20 kilometres south of Havana, shortly after taking off from Havana's main airport in Cuba, on May 18, 2018.
Boeing-backed startup targets 2022 debut for electric plane
Notley points to pipeline battle with B.C. as reason she won’t attend Western Premiers’ Conference
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks to reporters in Edmonton last week.
Islanders to hire former Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello: source
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello speaks to reporters in Toronto, on April 27, 2018.
Man arrested in ‘targeted’ double-shooting in Vancouver
Vancouver police have arrested 37-year-old Carleton Stevens of Surrey, B.C., for what they called a “targeted” shooting.
Trading tax info with China will allow Canada to monitor tax evasion among foreign-property owners
The Chinese flag flies beside the Canadian flag outside Husky's Shanghai, China plant. Husky makes injection molding equipment. Sept.6.2004 photo by Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail DIGITAL IMAGE
B.C. group seeks funding for potential lawsuit against property tax
Condos and apartment buildings are seen in downtown Vancouver.
New study aims to provide clues on how Canadian seniors can age healthily
The purpose of the $41-million Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, is to follow more than 50,000 Canadians for at least 20 years to provide a sense of how our health evolves as we age.
Trump to press South Korea’s Moon Jae-in as summit with North on shaky ground
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a swearing in ceremonies for new CIA Director Gina Haspel at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Virginia, on May 21, 2018.
Montreal Impact fall to short-handed Galaxy
Montreal Impact's Anthony Jackson-Hamel, left, challenges L.A. Galaxy's Jorgen Skjelvik during MLS soccer action on Monday.
Toronto police identify suspect in two separate stabbings on TTC
Toronto police have identified the man alleged to have committed two stabbings while using the city’s transit system.
Alcohol-industry officials lobbied Yukon to halt warning-label study, e-mails show
The Northern Territories Alcohol Study placed labels informing consumers about guidelines for low-risk drinking, standard drink sizes and cancer risk on bottles sold at a Whitehorse liquor store.
Heat wave kills at least 65 people in Pakistan’s Karachi: welfare organization
A volunteer sprays water on people to keep them cool in Karachi, Pakistan, on May 21, 2018.
Gray jay to reclaim its Canadian identity with name change
The gray jay, chosen as Canada’s national bird.
Right whale sightings prompt temporary closing of East Coast fishing areas
A right whale is shown in a a Center for Coastal Studies handout photo.
Artist Jay Soule uses Toronto as a canvas for his Indigenous art and activism
A mural by Jay Soule in Toronto. ‘The four colours are the medicine wheel. It’s kind of the most recognizable symbol associated with Indigenous people,’ Mr. Soule said.
Humans account for about one ten-thousandth of Earth’s biomass: study
In this April 11, 2018, file photo, two boys push their scooters through a park with green blossoming trees in Frankfurt, Germany.
Conservatives pick Morneau, Hussen for marathon grillings on finance, immigration
Finance Minister Bill Morneau listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa last week.
Terminal, a startup that helps U.S. tech firms access Canadian talent and tax credits, plans expansion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Terminal co-founders Luke Finney and Dylan Serota.
Lions coach Matt Patricia’s past not subject to personal conduct policy: NFL
In this May 10, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia addresses the media at the team's football training facility in Allen Park, Mich.
Commissioner Roger Goodell details NFL’s stance on sports betting after ruling
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from the stage during the first round of the NFL draft, in Arlington, Tex., on April 26, 2018.
Monte Cassino: The hope that bloomed in the rubble of war
The Abbey of Monte Cassino sits more than 500 metres atop a hill overlooking the town of Cassino and the graves of Canadian soldiers buried in the Cassino War Cemetery.
How Rexall plans to slim down for healthier profit in a competitive market
A Rexall drugstore is shown in Ottawa.
Equestrians devastated after 16 horses killed in fire at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Stables
The burned out horse stables at Sunnybrook Stables following an overnight fire that took the lives of 16 horses, in Toronto, on May 21, 2018.
Are you a Parking Lot Vulture? Take this quiz to find out
Andrew Clark
Familiar themes expected as Canada’s Big Six banks set to report
Toronto's financial district is pictured on Jan. 21, 2016.
Caisse expected to sell Bombardier stake as fund cashes in winning Quebec bets
Andrew Willis
Liverpool’s Lovren ends turbulent season with job of marking Ronaldo in Champions League final
Liverpool's Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring a goal against Brighton & Hove Albion, in Liverpool, Britain, on May 13, 2018.
Adobe buys Magento for $1.7-billion to boost commerce ambitions
An Adobe Systems Inc software box is seen in Los Angeles, Calif., March 13, 2017.
Three fund managers, three strategies in an investment challenge for charity
Som Seif is the chief executive officer of Purpose Investments Inc.
The close: Dow climbs nearly 300 points as TSX takes holiday
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Soaring property taxes? Blame Amazon
Eric Reguly
U.S. slaps heavy duties on Chinese steel from Vietnam
Steel bars are pictured in a mill in Chau Khe village outside Hanoi, Vietnam, March 30, 2018.
Saskatchewan couple recovering after being buried in mudslide on B.C. highway
Gabe Rosescu and Sheri Niemegeers are shown in a handout photo from the GoFundMe page called "Support for Gabe and Sheri."
Bulldogs coach John Gruden overcomes difficult Flint days to reach Memorial Cup
Flint Firebirds head coach John Gruden, second from left, and assistant coach Dave Karpa, right foreground, talk with their defencemen during a workout, in Flint, Mich., in a Nov. 11, 2015, file photo.
This megastar stock has already made a mega gain
Norman Rothery
Douglas Coupland hauls a piece of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to the Vancouver Aquarium
Artist Douglas Coupland poses for a photograph with his latest work, Vortex, a 50,000-litre environmental art installation comprised of plastics found in the ocean, including a Japanese fishing boat – lost during the tsunami in 2011 and found on the shores of Haida Gwaii in 2017 – at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Justice Department agrees to probe ‘any irregularities’ in FBI tactics related to Trump’s 2016 campaign
US President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing-in ceremony for Gina Haspel as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Va., May 21, 2018.
Broadway star Chilina Kennedy launches new musical theatre company in Toronto
Chilina Kennedy attends the Broadway opening night of Escape to Margaritaville at the Marquis Theatre on March 15 in New York.
Canadian CEOs more optimistic than their global peers
Elio Luongo is the CEO and senior partner of KPMG in Canada.
Why we should alter expectations, not legislation, in the changing economy
Linda Nazareth
How to recruit and promote effective managers
Hugh Latif.
Why Turkey and Argentina are the main emerging market weak links
People are seen behind Turkish flags as they attend a rally in solidarity with Palestinians.
How do I get enough fibre in my diet?
Healthy balanced dieting concept. Selection of rich fiber sources vegan food. Vegetables fruit seeds beans ingredients for cooking. Copy space background
French Open organizers won’t give Serena Williams a seeding
In this Wednesday, March 21, 2018 file photo, Serena Williams returns to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, in Key Biscayne, Fla.
Canada downgrades diplomatic ties with Venezuela after controversial election
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is surrounded by supporters as he speaks during a gathering after the results of the election were released, outside of the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018
‘He’ll always be in our hearts’: Grenfell Tower inquiry opens with moving tribute to baby
Marcio (second from right) and Andreia Gomes (second from left), the parents of victim Logan Gomes, arrive with survivor Nicholas Burton (left) for the opening day of the Phase 1 Inquiry hearings into the causes of and circumstances around the deadly fire at Grenfell Tower in London on May 21, 2018.
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas making swift recovery in hospital: aide
File - In this Jan. 14, 2018, file photo, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a meeting with the Palestinian Central Council in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
Barack and Michelle Obama to produce content for Netflix
In this Oct. 8, 2016 file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington.
Texas schools mull school safety after shooting
A woman prays at a makeshift memorial left in memory of the victims killed in a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Tex., May 21, 2018
Majority of flood evacuation orders lifted in Boundary region of B.C.
Flooded land is seen after the Kettle River overflowed its banks in Rock Creek, B.C., on May 13, 2018.
Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean
Lava explodes above a tree on Kilauea volcano, May 20, 2018 near Pahoa, Hawaii.
MLB extends Roberto Osuna’s administrative leave
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, May 6, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
How Brookfield snatched bargain assets amid Brazil panic
A new construction by Tegra Ventures, the new name of Brookfield Ventures, is seen in Sao Paulo, Brazil May 17, 2018.
At midday: Wall Street rallies on easing U.S.-China trade tensions
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Russia’s doping capital gears up for World Cup
This photo taken on May 16, 2018 shows the new World Cup stadium Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with companies over worker class-action claims
The U.S. Supreme Court building is pictured in Washington, U.S., May 14, 2018.
As smart-beta portfolios spread, former fan wonders if they’re actually dumb
A few years ago Vincent Deluard was a huge cheerleader for smart-beta ETFs, which slice and dice the market using indexes tuned to classic investing factors like momentum and value. But times change and so has Deluard’s take on factor-based exchange-traded funds.
U.S. corporate bonds sink fast in one of worst tumbles since 2000
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Consumer Reports finds flaws in Tesla’s Model 3
A Tesla Model 3 car is displayed during a media preview at the Auto China 2018 motor show in Beijing, China, April 25, 2018.
LaSalle Hotel accepts Blackstone’s $3.7-billion cash offer
The ticker and trading information for Blackstone Group is displayed at the post where it is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, April 4, 2016.
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Forget about oil at $80 – the big rally is in forward prices
Taylor Swift is doing more to stop scalpers than Ontario’s new ticket act: experts
Taylor Swift at 2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 20, 2018.
Syrian army captures last insurgent area near Damascus
In this file photo released April 30, 2018 by the Syrian official news agency, SANA, Syrian government forces oversee a bus carrying al-Qaida-linked fighters during an evacuation from the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk, near Damascus.
Ontario Liberals target ‘fiscal mistakes’ made by NDP as campaign heats up
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath speaks at a campaign stop in Ottawa on May 20, 2018.
At the open: U.S. stocks rise as U.S.-China trade row put ‘on hold’
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
U.S. issues steep demands for nuclear treaty with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative public policy think tank, in Washington, Monday, May 21, 2018. Pompeo issued a steep list of demands Monday that he said should be included in a nuclear treaty with Iran to replace the Obama-era deal, threatening "the strongest sanctions in history" if Iran doesn't change course. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
‘Significant’ issues remain with NAFTA talks: Mnuchin
The flags of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are seen on a lectern before a joint news conference on the closing of the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City, Mexico, March 5, 2018.
Congo begins giving experimental Ebola vaccine to medics
Congolese children wash their hands as a preventive measure against Ebola at the Church of Christ in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo May 20, 2018.
Venezuela’s Maduro faces wide criticism, U.S. sanctions after disputed re-election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro holds the political constitution after the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the results of the voting on presidential election, on May 20, 2018, in Caracas, Venezuela.
Developer pushes back construction of Nova Scotia rocket launch site
Stephen Matier, left, president of Maritime Launch Services and Maksym Degtiarov, chief designer of the launch vehicle at the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau, talk with reporters at a meeting of the proposed Canso, N.S., on Dec. 11, 2017.
Morning Update: Ontario elections watchdog reviewing PC candidate campaigns; royal wedding recap
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford speaks at a campaign event in Toronto on Sunday, May 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Britain unlikely to investigate Comcast bid for Sky, minister says
The NBC and Comcast logos are displayed on 30 Rockefeller Plaza in midtown Manhattan in New York, U.S., Feb. 27, 2018.
Trade war fears ebb as U.S., China agree to continue talks
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he delivers remarks during the Prison Reform Summit at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., May 18, 2018.
EU parliament to broadcast Zuckerberg hearing
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook Inc's annual F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, U.S. May 1, 2018.
GE merges transportation unit with Wabtec in $11.1-billion deal
The logo of General Electric Co. is pictured. GE confirmed on Monday it will merge its transportation business that makes train engines with Wabtec Corp, a U.S. manufacturer of equipment for the rail industry.
British court dismisses charges against Barclays over 2008 Qatar deal
A Barclays bank building is seen at Canary Wharf in London.
Oil returns to multi-year highs on Venezuela concerns
A worker prepares to label barrels of lubricant oil at the state oil company Pertamina's production facility in Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia.
Trade war fears ebb as U.S., China agree to continue talks
Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China.
Premarket: Stocks, U.S. dollar rise as U.S.-China trade war put ‘on hold’
A pedestrian passes an electronic board in Tokyo showing movements in the Nikkei in this file photo.
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