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Montreal to compensate retailers, businesses hurt by lengthy construction work
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante speaks during a news conference in Montreal, on April 26, 2018.
Toronto FC shakes off terrible first half, roars back to draw D.C. United
D.C. United forward Darren Mattocks battles for the ball with Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley at BMO Field, in Toronto, on June 13, 2018.
World Series shows softball growth for non-U.S. programs
Washington starting pitcher Gabbie Plain pitches in the third inning of the first game of the best-of-three championship series against Florida State in the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, on June 4, 2018.
NVIDIA is the latest foreign technology giant to open an AI lab in Toronto
NVIDIA headquarters in California.
Freeland warns Trump’s tariffs are part of international assault on global order
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks after receiving the Foreign Policy’s Diplomat of the Year Award in Washington, on June 13, 2018.
Akira Back’s eponymous restaurant sets a high bar for Asian chefs in Toronto
With an empire of 11 eponymous restaurants in 10 cities, Mr. Back is developing a chain of global outposts, just as other world-renowned chefs have done.
Troubled Spain meets rival Portugal, Ronaldo at World Cup
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during a training session at the 2018 World Cup in Kratovo, Russia, on June 13, 2018.
Bank robber turned novelist Stephen Reid has died
The Ontario native was also an author, who published his first novel, "Jackrabbit Parole," in 1986, also the year he married Susan Musgrave.
Dramatic revisions to city’s housing plan sparks controversy in Vancouver
The controversial new Vancouver housing plan would change the make-up of single-family neighbourhoods, promote dense new clusters of residences in designated areas and create a $2-billion affordable-housing fund.
Wife recounts week leading up to shooting in Peter Khill murder trial
Peter Khill and wife Melinda Benko leave the Hamilton courthouse for lunch break, during jury selection for his second-degree murder trial, on June 11, 2018. Khill is accused of second-degree murder of Jon Styres, a first nations man who was shot in February, 2016.
B.C. agency releases first guidelines on treating youth with opioid-use disorder
A new B.C. report warns against a blanket detox-only approach for minors and other young people addicted to opioids.
Youthful England intent on enjoying the ride at World Cup
England head coach Gareth Southgate receives the traditional Russian greeting of bread before the start of the team's first training session at the 2018 World Cup at the Spartak Zelenogorsk stadium, near St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 13, 2018.
Cyclists and pedestrians are still being killed on the road − but change is coming
Marcus Gee
Republican Senators vow to renew push against tariffs
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is flanked by Senate Foreign Relations Committee members Bob Corker, R-Tenn., left, and Bob Menendez, D-N.J.
Canadian restaurant industry serving up sexual-harassment training
Chef Michael Noble pleaded not guilty to the criminal charge of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old employee at a staff party.
Liberals back Tory motion to end diplomatic talks with Iran
Maryam Mombeini is the widow of the late Iranian-Canadian professor Kavous Seyed-Emami (shown here before his death).
Is the future of furniture flat-packed?
Furniture that can be easily assembled, disassembled and moved multiple times is critical for a generation of globe-trotting nomads and also tends to be cheaper, easier and faster to ship.
Will Senate Republicans challenge Trump on Canada and tariff threats?
Campbell Clark
Asian shares slip on Fed hike, trade fears and soft China data
A man walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, on June 13, 2018.
Ticats’ Manziel adds intrigue to fairly stable CFL quarterback situation
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Johnny Manziel, right, and fellow quarterback Jeremiah Masoli take part in the pre-game warm-up before an exhibition game against the Toronto Argonauts in Hamilton, Ont., on June 1, 2018.
Trudeau, Scheer and Singh to campaign at same event in key Quebec by-election
All three major federal party leaders will attend a cycling marathon in swing riding Chicoutimi-Le Fjord on the same day before the hotly contested June 18 by-election.
Five changes Toronto could make to improve street safety for cyclists, pedestrians
Cyclists use the Bloor Street bike lane in the Annex neighbourhood in Toronto, in an Aug. 11, 2016, file photo.
Senators say injured soldiers who retire still waiting months for needed benefits
The Senate released a report Wednesday on how Ottawa is failing to provide needed benefits to injured Canadian soldiers who retire.
Lungs from hepatitis C-infected donors can be safely transplanted: researchers
Lungs are seen in a device known as an ex-vivo lung perfusion, or EVLP, in this undated handout photo.
Ontario needs a fresh approach to boost startup investing and close its innovation gap
Lexpert: When less is more in non-competes
Streetwise newsletter: RBC ‘reimagining’ retail banking; Can Corus find a wealthy saviour?
The Bay Street sign is pictured in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
Wife of missing B.C. sailor says husband’s dream voyage has become a nightmare
Daniel Archibald is seen in an undated handout photo.
How Canada’s taxes compare with other OECD countries varies between singles and families
Linda Nazareth
Canadian business leaders fear fallout from brewing trade war with U.S.
Ontario is the home of all vehicle assembly plants in Canada and about 85 per cent of the 130,000 jobs in assembly and parts manufacturing.
Rain falls from ceiling inside Eaton Centre as storm hits downtown Toronto
Crews clean up after a leak broke out at the Eaton Centre in Toronto, on June 13, 2018.
Taking apart James Joyce’s final novel Finnegans Wake
A statue of the iconic Irish author of "Ulysses" James Joyce in Dublin, Ireland.
Police investigating reports of elder abuse against Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee
In this April 23, 2018, file photo, Stan Lee and Keya Morgan arrive at the world premiere of Avengers: Infinity War in Los Angeles.
Go ask Alice: Why retailers and investors should take notice of brand choices of pre-teens
David Berman
Police, prosecutors raid Catholic Church offices in Chile amid abuse probe
Archbishop Charles Scicluna, center left, and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu, center right, are protected by security guards in Santiago, Chile, on June 13, 2018.
OSC reaches settlement agreement with Ben Cheng in Amaya insider trading case
The Amaya Gaming Group headquarters in Montreal. (File Photo).
UN condemns Israel for excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians
The United Nations General Assembly votes to adopt a draft resolution to deplore the use of excessive force by Israeli troops against Palestinian civilians at UN headquarters in New York, on June 13, 2018.
Iron Bridge rejects Velvet Energy’s hostile offer
A well flare is pictured in the Groundbirch area of B.C.’s Montney formation.
Cadillac Fairview to build $800-million downtown Toronto skyscraper
The 46-storey building will be located on the northeast corner of Front Street and Simcoe Street.
World Cup and Winter Olympics? 2026 would be a historic sports year for Canada
The 1988 Winter Olympic Cauldron is on display in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, September 23, 2016.
Marlies to stick with Sparks as they prepare for decisive game of Calder Cup final
Toronto Marlies goaltender Garret Sparks makes a save on Texas Stars centre Travis Morin during the first period of a game in Toronto, on June 12, 2018.
ECB gets ready to pull the plug on stimulus scheme
European Union flags flutter outside the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany on April 26, 2018.
The momentum to clean up non-GAAP in Canada is growing
A 2015 report showed rapid growth in the use of non-GAAP measures over the past decade in Canada.
Snowbirds be warned: Spending too much time in the U.S. can trigger double tax
BOGNOR REGIS, ENGLAND - MAY 07: A couple play a game of crazy golf during the warm weather on Bank Holiday Monday on May 7, 2018 in Bognor Regis, United Kingdom. Britons across the country bask in the sunshine today on the hottest early May Bank Holiday Monday on record, with temperatures reaching more than 24C. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
Reject cynicism and stick to your values and convictions, Dewar tells NDP MPs
NDP MP Paul Dewar is seen during Question Period in the House of Commons, in Ottawa, in a Sept. 29, 2014, file photo.
OSC approves settlement with lawyer for Pacific Rubiales Energy over insider trading allegations
Peter Volk has been reprimanded by the Ontario Securities Commission and has agreed to make a voluntary payment of $30,000, plus an additional $10,000 in legal costs.
Great tipper, terrible singer and lifelong skier Brian Hall kept his family, friends and clients close
Brian Hall.
Globe editorial: We get the World Cup, and the bill to pay for it
An employee adjusts soccer balls at Soccer Canada Headquarters in Ottawa on June 13, 2018.
Tempest-in-a-milk-jug over Canada’s dairy tariffs defies economic logic
David Parkinson
Two weirdly wonderful CBC series: time-travelling foodies and a loopy family
John Doyle
Globe editorial: Toronto’s road safety program, Vision Zero, is a failure
Flowers are placed on a ghost bike chained to a pole on the north west corner of Davenport Rd and Lansdowne Ave. on Dec 21 2015. Toronto teacher Tom Samson died in a hit and run accident in 2012.
Canada is a real threat to U.S. national security, eh?
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 summit, in Charlevoix Que., on June 8, 2018.
June 14: Vodka-needed reality TV. Plus other letters to the editor
Successful North American World Cup bid is ‘massive’ for Canada: John Herdman
National team head coach John Herdman discusses the successful joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup at a new conference in Toronto, on June 13, 2018.
Can Corus find a wealthy saviour?
Andrew Willis
Apple to close iPhone security loophole police use to crack devices
People look at iPhone X during its launch at the Apple store in Berlin in November, 2017.
Duffy’s ninth-inning single gives Rays 1-0 win over Blue Jays
Jake Bauers of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a single in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 13, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.
IEA sees tight global oil market, higher prices into next year
An Aramco oil tank in Saudi Arabia, which is one of the few countries capable of stepping up production to meet growing market demand.
Supply and demand allowing Canadian offensive linemen in CFL to prosper
Ottawa Redblacks offensive linemen wait for the B.C. Lions to approach the line of scrimmage for a play during the first half of a game in Vancouver, B.C., on October 7, 2017.
Comcast offers $65-billion in cash to lure Fox away from Disney bid
People walk by the headquarters of 21st Century Fox on June 13, 2018 in New York. Comcast, the giant cable operator, on Wednesday officially made a $65 billion all-cash bid for the majority of Fox.
Soccer’s World Cup has much to teach investors about the Canadian stock market
Ian McGugan
Evening Update: Canada to co-host 2026 World Cup; Liberals reject Senate changes to marijuana bill
Delegates of Canada, Mexico and the United States celebrate after winning a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup at the FIFA congress in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Standing on front row from left: Steve Reed, president of the Canadian Soccer Association, Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. soccer president and Decio de Maria, President of the Football Association of Mexico. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen searching for new legal team in FBI probe
U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen arrives at federal court in New York, on May 30, 2018.
How ‘complex’ and ‘complicated’ differ, and why that matters in business
A fragile peace deal is at stake in Colombia’s runoff election
Ken Frankel
The loser when Canada gets the World Cup is the women’s game
John Doyle
Mentalist Scott Silven does dinner, drinks, ‘à la carte bedazzling’ at Luminato Festival
Scottish mentalist Scott Silven performs his show “At the Illusionist’s Table” at the Luminato festival.
Tory MPs rally behind Scheer’s decision to boot Bernier from front bench
Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer makes his way past reporters as he leaves a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk buys 72,500 shares in electric car maker
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the Roadster 2 during a presentation in Hawthorne, Calif., on Nov. 16, 2017.
Elon Musk adds to Tesla stake
Elon Musk listens at a press conference following the first launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., February 6.
Unauthorized Banksy show strips street art of its power while cashing in on its fame
Steve Lazarides, The Art of Banksy exhibition’s curator, gives opening remarks prior to a media preview of the show in Toronto on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
Uber hires Facebook’s product director as its driver product head
The logo of Uber is seen on an iPad during a news conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 13, 2017.
Showdown in Quebec legislature casts doubt on La Presse’s plan to convert to a charity
Skeptics in Quebec’s National Assembly are raising questions about a number of factors, including La Presse’s finances, its governance and whether its employees’ jobs will be secure.
Rookie Chris Streveler to start season at quarterback for Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler passes against the B.C. Lions during the second half of a pre-season game in Vancouver, on June 8, 2018.
Safety and value: Qualities that support dividend growth in these companies
Using investment philosophy focused on safety and value, we screened for dividend growth by looking at Canadian-listed equities with a five-year compound annual dividend growth rate of 15 per cent or better.
Quebec concludes deals worth $95-million in corruption reimbursement
RBC and WestJet partner on new Ampli loyalty platform
A Westjet Boeing 737-700 taxis to a gate after arriving at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., in February, 2014. WestJet and RBC said Wednesday that they will launch the Ampli loyalty platform with offers and rewards for customers by the end of the year.
Two Trudeaus, and energy policy: Here we go again
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a news conference at the conclusion of the G7 summit in La Malbaie, Que., on June 9, 2018.
Fed hike pushes U.S. two-year Treasury notes to their highest in nearly 10 years
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin holds a news conference after the G7 Finance Ministers Summit in Whistler, B.C. on June 2, 2018.
We can’t let the window close on reforming our pot laws
Two people hold a modified design of the Canadian flag with a marijuana leaf in in place of the maple leaf during the "420 Toronto" rally in Toronto, April 20, 2016.
Wall Street loses ground as Fed signals two more hikes this year
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as a TV screen shows the Fed Rate hike announcement in New York on June 13, 2018.
The close: Wall Street loses ground as Fed signals 2 more hikes this year
Trader Peter Tuchman watches screens on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after the rate decision of the Federal Reserve Wednesday, June 13.
Struggling Ontario convenience stores hope for a boost from beer and wine sales
During the Ontario provincial election campaign, Mr. Ford vowed to allow the sale of beer and wine in all corner, big-box and grocery stores.
TransCanada working on Leach Xpress pipeline after West Virginia explosion
TransCanada Corp. president and CEO Russ Girling addresses the company's annual meeting in Calgary on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Review: Michael Arditti’s Of Men and Angels tells a vital story about religion and homosexuality
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Robert Mugabe is gone, but his party is still favoured in Zimbabwe election
Supporters of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ZANU PF party march for non-violent, free and fair general elections in Harare, Zimbabwe June 6, 2018.
Netflix hits new record after Goldman predicts it will top AT&T
The Netflix logo is displayed on an iPhone in Philadelphia, Monday, July 17, 2017.
Teaching assistant sues Wilfrid Laurier University over alleged ‘inquisition’
Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.
Gold reverses gains after Fed rate hike
A marking template sits on top of a 12.5 kilogram gold bar as a worker uses a stamping tool to apply the hallmarks to the finished bullion at the Valcambi SA precious metal refinery in Lugano, Switzerland, on Monday, April 24, 2018.
U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates amid stronger inflation, drops crisis-era guidance
U.S. Federal Reserve Board chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington on June 13, 2018. The Fed raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday, the second increase of the year, and signalled two more hikes were coming in 2018 and four in 2019, a possible sign of concern about accelerating inflation.
This Edmonton home features a refreshing take on eco-friendly construction
Edmonton home of Euna Kang, by ArtHouse Residential.
How to be included in the important meetings
Harvey Schachter
Why Wall Street isn’t freaking about Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 26.
Alberta oil sands project wins regulator approval despite Indigenous objections
An oil sands facility is reflected in a tailings pond near Fort McMurray, Alta., on July 10, 2012.
Despite clashes on other issues, Ford says he stands with Trudeau on trade
Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford speaks to the media following a meeting with industry representatives in Toronto on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
As World Cup kicks off, here’s how investors can seek to cash in
Danny Rose and Jordan Henderson of England during a training session as part of the England media access at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 on June 13, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Italian banks to shed €70-billion in bad loans this year, PwC says
A customer uses an ATM outside a Unicredit Banca branch in Rome.
Report on Small Business Newsletter: Companies pinched by rising gas prices
Jason Boyne, owner of three Goodbye Graffiti franchises, poses for a photograph in Surrey, B.C., on June 4, 2018.
Shares in U.S. homebuilders fall amid mounting Fed rate-hike speculation
Shares of D.R. Horton Inc, Lennar Corp, PulteGroup Inc, Toll Brothers Inc fell about 4 per cent while those of KB Home and Meritage Homes Corp fell about 5 per cent, ahead of a Federal Reserve statement widely expected to raise interest rates.
Wayne Millard died immediately after being shot at close range: pathologist
In this artist's sketch, Dellen Millard (left) appears in court in Toronto on May 31, 2018 for his judge-only trial for the murder of his father, Wayne Millard.
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