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August 22

Review: Madeline’s Madeline is an emotional rip current
Helena Howard plays the title character in Madeline's Madeline.
The next frontier for Muslim women: Finding their sovereignty in religion
Sheema Khan
Ontario government asks court to toss application from Tesla over electric vehicle rebates
In this file photo taken on Aug. 8, 2018, the Tesla logo is seen outside of their showroom in Washington, D.C. Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is asking the province’s Superior Court to throw out an application for judicial review from Tesla Motors Canada.
Can Montreal’s new research hub humanize artificial intelligence?
Valerie Pisano, CEO of Mila, at the organization's new offices in Montreal.
The Big Bang Theory to end in 2019 after 12 seasons
This image released by CBS shows Kunal Nayyar, from left, Simon Helberg, Melissa Rauch, Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco in a scene from the long-running comedy series The Big Bang Theory. The popular series will end in 2019.
Review: Breath is a story of self-delusion, betrayal and heartbreak
Breath is a story of self-delusion, betrayal and heartbreak.
Asian shares fall as deadline looms for new U.S. tariffs on China
A woman walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo, on Aug. 22, 2018.
Canadian oil pipeline faced delay, work proceeding: minister
Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi speaks to the media as meetings wrap up at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre during Day 2 of the Liberal Cabinet retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2018.
B.C.'s John Horgan discusses ocean protection in meeting with federal officials
B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks to media following a meeting with federal ministers in Nanaimo, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2018.
Communities gather to raise funds in memory of Danforth shooting victim
The crowd at the Reese Fallon Legacy Scholarship fundraiser BBQ in Toronto's Danforth area on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
Ontario police to meet with province over naloxone concerns
The Ontario Association of Police Chiefs met with the province’s Minister of Community Safety on Wednesday to discuss police reform and oversight.
Montreal’s light-rail plan lands first loan from new infrastructure bank
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard speaks during a news conference in Montreal in February where he announced details of new automated light-rail system for the Montreal region.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to face off in $9-million showdown
Phil Mickelson shares a laugh with Tiger Woods during a practice round in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. April 3, 2018.
Anne-Sophie Lavallée throws no-hitter as Canada shuts out Hong Kong at Women’s Baseball World Cup
People walk outside Space Coast Stadium on Aug. 22, 2018, in Viera, Fla., where the opening ceremonies of the Women's Baseball World Cup were canceled due to bad weather.
Globe editorial: Canada should not be so alone in criticizing Saudi Arabia
Despite Saudi attempts to bully Ottawa into silence, through sanctions that included expelling Canada’s ambassador and ordering home many students studying here, Chrystia Freeland has raised a fresh concern over a jailed activist.
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime advances in qualifiers at US Open with win over Griekspoor
Félix Auger-Aliassime plays a shot against Daniil Medvedev in a second round match on Day 3 of the Rogers Cup at the Aviva Centre, in Toronto, on Aug. 8, 2018.
Globe editorial: The danger of becoming numb to the circus around Donald Trump
On Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, Donald Trump praised his former campaign chairman who was just convicted of defrauding the federal government and accused his longtime personal attorney of breaking under legal pressure.
Vancouver’s Escobar Restaurant is an overdose of excess
Argentinian empanadas, four citrus ceviche and Spanish braised baby octopus at Escobar restaurant in Vancouver.
Argentine forward Lucas Janson makes good first impression with Toronto FC
Tigre's Lucas Janson, left, fights for the ball with Olimpia's Richard Ortiz at a Copa Libertadores match in Asuncion, Paraguay, on May 16, 2013.
Review: Support the Girls is a sly comedy that feels so real
AJ Michalka, Regina Hall and Shayna McHayle in Support the Girls.
Facebook exposes Iranian network engaged in co-ordinated misinformation, some targeting Brexit
Facebook, Twitter and Google released more information about Iran subterfuge and anti-Brexit posts
Congo approves four more experimental Ebola treatments: health ministry
A Congolese health worker administers an Ebola vaccine to a boy in the village of Mangina, in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Aug. 18, 2018.
Why the time has finally arrived to invest in Japanese stocks
A pedestrian walks past a stock indicator showing share prices of Japanese companies in Tokyo on March 30, 2018. Japanese stocks led the way in Asia on March 30, climbing higher following a rally on Wall Street but the majority of Asian markets were closed for Easter holidays. / AFP PHOTO / Behrouz MEHRIBEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images
Britain to set out advice on how to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit
The Union Flag and a European Union flag fly near the Elizabeth Tower during the anti-Brexit 'People's March for Europe', in Parliament Square in central London, Britain, on Sept. 9, 2017.
Gut enzymes may be key to converting any type of donor blood to universal type O, Canadian researchers say
A bag of blood is shown at a clinic in Montreal, on Nov. 29, 2012. Canadian researchers believe they have found the means to convert any type of blood into universally usable group O with enzymes found in the human gut — a finding that could expand the pool of potential blood donors and make blood-matching easier and safer.
World No. 14 Brooke Henderson leads Canadian contingent at CP Women’s Open
Brooke Henderson of Canada tee's off on the 9th during the Pro-Am of the CP Women's Open in Regina on Aug. 22, 2018.
Bombardier names Danny Di Perna as aerospace COO
The announcement comes at a time when Bombardier is in the middle of a five-year turnaround plan through 2020.
Planning for university? Take a look at career prospects for 2020 and beyond
Streetwise newsletter: RBC kicks off bank earnings season; Teachers shifts strategy
File photo of the corner of Bay Street and Adelaide streets, the financial district, in Toronto.
Two dead ravens test positive for West Nile virus in Kimberley, B.C.
Pass-rusher Joe Montford to be inducted to Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Charles Roberts, left, runs away from Hamilton Tiger-Cats Joe Montford during second quarter CFL action in Winnipeg on October 8, 2004.
Canada to play U.S. Virgin Islands in Florida because of lack of suitable venue
After the U.S. Virgin Islands, which is ranked 199th in the world, No. 79 Canada will host No. 177 Dominica on Oct. 16 in Toronto.
New York state subpoenas Cohen in Trump Foundation probe
Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former lawyer, leaves the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Court House in New York, on Aug. 21, 2018.
New helmet rules have Brady, at 41, planning for next season
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sports a new-style helmet during preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass.
Aug. 23: Close(r) to Donald Trump. Plus other letters to the editor
Turkey accuses U.S. of waging ‘economic war’ in pastor dispute
U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson arrives at his home after being released from the prison in Izmir, Turkey, on July 25, 2018.
Tory says he has no idea when 1,500 people displaced by Toronto highrise fire can return home
Toronto Mayor John Tory speaks to the media at City Hall, on July 27, 2018.
Review: Papillon can’t escape its past inspiration
Charlie Hunnam stars in Papillon.
Want to beat the TSX index? Look for stocks with these dividend yields
Norman Rothery
Looking for a used luxury convertible for $40,000 or less
2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet.
Canada loses to Puerto Rico at Little League World Series
The lack of run production came back to haunt Canada.
Crude-by-rail exports above 200,000 barrels per day for the first time in June
The discount increase has been blamed on the difficulty in getting western Canadian oil to market because of tight pipeline capacity.
Maxime Bernier retains grassroots Tory support after diversity comments
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier is photographed in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Doug Ford almost got it right on cannabis
Privatizing the retailing of pot was a good decision, but installing a government-run monopsony to oversee the wholesaling to those retailers creates several problems for the ‘little guy’.
Evening Update: Ford government says it will discipline teachers who don’t follow Ontario sex-ed curriculum; more than 1,100 Saudi medical residents get extended deadline to leave Canada
Demonstrators gather outside the Ontario Legislature on July 18 to protest the Ontario government's plan to roll back the current sex ed curriculum and go back to the 1998 version.
Wall Street’s industry classification system shakeup will let more tech stocks shine
Meant to reflect the economy’s evolution, the overhaul of GICS will affect how mutual fund managers choose between stocks, and force passively managed sector funds to reallocate billions of dollars.
The close: TSX higher as oil rallies, U.S. stocks mark longest-ever bull run
TOR03D:CANADA-MARKETS:TORONTO,ONTARIO,28AUG98 - A graph of the Toronto Stock Exchange growth and decline is displayed on television screen following the closing August 28. Graph begins in January 1998 (L) showing the climb and the freefall at present (R). The TSE closed down from yesterday's extreme decline which had been affected by the Bank Of Canada raising interest rates and uncertainty in the Russian market. ac/Photo by Andy Clark REUTERS
Hey realtors and family members, stop pushing seniors to sell their homes
Rob Carrick
Something’s rotten in Canadian politics
Konrad Yakabuski
Comedian Chelsea Handler plans Canadian tour to talk cannabis
In this May 23, 2017, file photo, Chelsea Handler arrives at the Netflix FYSee Space in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The possibility of Trump’s impeachment is suddenly real
Lawrence Martin
Wake up investors - this earnings season has improved the risk-reward for the TSX
David Rosenberg
Ticats’ offence looking to improve its finish versus Edmonton Eskimos
Penalties have been a problem this year for both teams.
A ‘growth at a reasonable price’ stock screen for Canadian investors
A look at Canadian GARP-style stocks
Teacher wounded in La Loche school shooting not entitled to more compensation under government rules: ombudsman
Substitute teacher Charlene Klyne, a La Loche school shooting survivor, sits at her home in Saskatoon, in a Dec. 5, 2016, file photo.
How do I get my three adult children to leave the nest?
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan moves from equities to inflation-sensitive investments
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
WestJet cutting back on capacity in a bid to reverse first loss in 13 years
The fate of the Quebec City to Calgary route for next summer hasn’t yet been determined.
Blue Jays' Thomas Pannone shuts out Orioles in MLB debut
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Thomas Pannone delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning on Aug. 22, 2018.
After rare loss, Stampeders look to rebound against Bombers
Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell looks on after getting sacked by Roughriders defensive lineman Willie Jefferson during CFL action in Regina on Aug. 19, 2018.
Democratic National Committee prevented cyberattack on voter database, official says
The headquarters for the Democratic National Committee is seen in Washington, on Aug. 22, 2018.
Review: Little Italy is so cheesy you might get heartburn
Hayden Christensen and Emma Roberts star in Little Italy.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel remains sidelined
Alouettes coach Mike Sherman expressed hope that Manziel could return to the field on Thursday.
Turtle fossil with no shell sheds light on a reptile’s murky origins
An artist's impression of what Eorhynchochelys might have looked like as it foraged for food in shallow water during the later Triassic period.
The curious contradictions of Trump’s coal fixation
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a political rally in Charleston, W.Va., on Aug. 21, 2018.
Facebook investors who bought the historic dip aren’t seeing a quick recovery
In this April 4, 2013 file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg walks at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.
Investors in Tesla bonds, options show skepticism on buyout
Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk pauses during a news conference in Tokyo, September 8, 2014.
Canadian peacekeepers in Mali concerned by reported delays in medical evacuations
Colonel Chris McKenna, commander of Canada armed forces' contingent of the United Nation peacekeeping mission in Mali Minusma, speaks during an interview at the Castors Camp in Gao on August 3, 2018.
Sexual violence, racism allegedly linked to hydro development ‘an open wound’: Manitoba chief
Doug Ford extends Ontario education consultation beyond sex-ed
Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes an announcement at the Queens Park legislature in Toronto on Aug. 15, 2018.
The Fredericton shooting and a publication ban too far
Police officers and paramedics survey the area of a shooting in Fredericton, N.B. on Aug. 10, 2018.
Fed officials suggest rates likely to rise soon, worry about trade war
The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC,on Aug. 22, 2018.
Volkswagen in talks to sell stake in used-car platform Heycar to Daimler: report
A Volkswagen logo is pictured during the Volkswagen Group's annual general meeting in Berlin, Germany, May 3, 2018.
Apple to win unconditional EU approval of Shazam acquisition: sources
Illustration photo of the Shazam application on a mobile phone on Dec. 12, 2017.
Toronto boxing tournament postponed due to issues getting fighters visas
A revised date and location will be announced later, promoters said.
Silicon Valley workers are fed up with their bosses’ missing morals
Denise Balkissoon
The best deals on Canada’s most fuel-efficient cars
Today, nearly every major automaker produces at least one hybrid or electric model, indicating their growing level of comfort with alternative fuel technology.
RBC’s third-quarter profit sets the tone for healthy earnings for Canada’s largest banks
A Royal Bank of Canada sign is seen outside of a branch in Ottawa.
Canadian National Exhibition head says labour lock out will cost the fair $1.5-million
Picketing workers from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees walk the picket line in front of the Canadian National Exhibition on Aug. 19, 2018.
Toronto Blue Jays' Aaron Sanchez ready for return to mound after finger injury
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez walks back out to the mound in the seventh inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Toronto on June 9, 2018.
Canada Infrastructure Bank loaning $1.28-billion to Montreal electric rail project
Renderings of the Réseau express métropolitain -- or REM -- the 26-station, 67-kilometre electric rail network touted as Montreal’s biggest public transit project in 50 years.
Provinces cutting back as Ottawa spends more on infrastructure, PBO finds
Vehicles travelling west on Lakeshore Blvd. East are photographed on June 28 2018 after passing under he elevated eastern section of the Gardiner Expressway.
Suncor restarting Edmonton refinery after power outage stalls production
The Suncor Refinery in Edmonton is seen on April 29, 2014.
Saudi Arabia denies it has called off plans for Aramco IPO
An Aramco employee walks near an oil tank at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018.
More than 1,100 Saudi medical residents get extended deadline to leave Canada
(FILES) In this file handout photo taken on April 15, 2018 and released by the Saudi Royal Palace Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud attends the 29th Arab League Summit in Dhahran. Saudi Arabia said on August 6, 2018 that it was expelling the Canadian ambassador and had recalled its envoy while freezing all new trade, in protest at Ottawa's vigorous calls for the release of jailed activists. The move, which underscores a newly aggressive foreign policy led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, comes after Canada demanded the immediate release of human rights campaigners swept up in a new crackdown. / AFP PHOTO / Saudi Royal Palace / BANDAR AL-JALOUD / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SAUDI ROYAL PALACE / BANDAR AL-JALOUD" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS BANDAR AL-JALOUD/AFP/Getty Images
Jays open 2019 season against Detroit, will face Yankees on Rogers Centre anniversary
A general view during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on July 2, 2017, in Toronto.
Foreign investors cool on growing U.S. Treasuries due to government’s increasing budget gap
A sign marks the U.S Treasury Department in Washington, August 6, 2018.
What causes AC refrigerant loss in a car?
How to grow your TFSA: Tips from financial bloggers to fatten your account
A small plant sprouting out from a pile of Canadian dollar coins "loonies". The image represents the concept of wealth accumulation over time or money compounding.
Mexico and U.S. inch closer on NAFTA talks, paving way for Canada’s return
Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray, left, and Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo leave the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative after a day of NAFTA meetings on Aug. 22, 2018, in Washington.
Tories announce consultation tour on immigration issues amid Bernier diversity debate
Bernier is shown in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept.28, 2017.
Driving through mud, over rocks and down hills at the Land Rover Experience
Land Rover Experience at Montebello. Driving instructor pictured is Lynda Melanson, in story.
At midday: Energy helps lift TSX; U.S. stocks mixed
Trader Edward Curran works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
One dead, one injured in Kitchener, Ont., house explosion
Police attend to the scene of an explosion at a house in Kitchener, Ont. on Aug. 22, 2018, in this photo from the Waterloo Regional Police Twitter page.
B.C. works to safeguard livestock during another tough wildfire season
A tanker circles overhead before dropping retardant while battling the Shovel Lake wildfire near Fraser Lake, B.C. on Aug.17, 2018.
Wednesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Quebecor headquarters are shown during the company's annual general meeting in Montreal, Thursday, May 12, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Land Rover at 70: Leading the SUV pack
This is the fourth Land Rover ever made, debuting at Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948.
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