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Peter Polansky makes tennis history by completing ‘lucky loser’ slam with entry into U.S. Open
Peter Polansky.
Grounded passenger ship refloated in Canadian Arctic
Boris Bede kicks late winning field goal as Alouettes snap six-game losing streak with 25-22 win over Argos
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Antonio Pipkin ran in two touchdowns on Friday to lead his team to victory over the visiting Argos.
Canada’s economy would be hurt the most if NAFTA is fully revoked, report by major central banks says
The BIS report cited Canada’s vulnerability in the auto sector as the main reason for the greater impact in Canada than in Mexico or the U.S.
Kendrys Morales goes deep again as Jays win fourth in a row
Kendrys Morales and Billy McKinney high five after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
Cylons, they are not. These intelligent and friendly robots are designed to help the elderly live a better life
Dr. Goldie Nejat, Canada Research Chair in Robots for Society with some elder-care robot prototypes.
Brooks Koepka tied for lead, Tiger Woods falters at The Northern Trust
Brooks Koepka tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of The Northern Trust golf tournament at Ridgewood Country Club.
Excerpt: Guard of What by Lisa Moore
Illustration for excerpt from Guard of What, by Lisa Moore, from Something for Everyone.
United Nations says growing exodus of migrants from Venezuela becoming a ‘crisis moment’
Venezuelan nationals line up to try to get into neighbouring Ecuador.
Charlottetown’s Lorie Kane makes record-tying 28th appearance at CP Women’s Open
Lorie Kane, of Charlottetown, takes a drink of water during the CP Women's Open in Regina, August, 23, 2018.
Take off the rose-coloured glasses – and the world’s still a lot rosier
Marcus Gee
The sad truth: Giuliani’s bluster defines Trump’s reality-denying presidency
U.S. President Trump delivers remarks at the Ohio Republican Party State Dinner in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., August 24, 2018.
Baby, get back: How can I fend off an ex from 40 years ago?
David Eddie
Stampeders, Blue Bombers hungry to bounce back after tough losses
Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Trevor Harris (7) throws against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg on Aug. 17, 2018.
In Halifax, Andrew Scheer pushes party unity after Bernier split
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Andrew Scheer reacts to the crowd as he prepares to speak at the party's national policy convention in Halifax on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
B.C. copes with smoky air: face masks, cancelled events and curtailed outdoor activities
Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club head coach Igor Nikitovic before a morning paddle at Long Lake in Nanaimo, B.C., on Aug. 23, 2018.
Duplex zoning can make neighbourhoods viable – and fun
Condo towers in downtown Vancouver.
Trump orders cut of more than US$200 million in U.S. aid to Palestinians
The announcement came at a time when the Palestinian leadership has angered the White House by boycotting its peace efforts since President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Toronto board marshalling resources for teachers under new sex-ed curriculum
A protestor stands outside the Conservative national convention before Ontario Premier Doug Ford was scheduled to speak in Halifax on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
In Quebec, aboriginal invisibility is apparent onstage and on the streets
Robert Everett-Green
B.C.'s approach to wildlife management needs major ethical reform
Unlike most places in North America, B.C. has retained all of the large land animals that were present at the time of European colonization, including grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and cougars,
From the archives: The spectacular rise and tragic fall of George Gosbee
George Gosbee is seen at his home in Calgary , Alberta Thursday, July 11, 2013. The property, located near downtown Calgary, suffered extensive damage during the flood. (Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail)
Mums who scrum: In Ontario, a women’s rugby club gives retired players another kick at the game
Aug. 8, 2018: Jill McCallum, a player with the Guardian Angels women's rugby club, brings along her daughter, Elanor, to warm-up before a championship game on Fletcher's Field in Markham, Ont.
Nothing like a barn-raising to galvanize a community
Volunteers from the Timber Framers Guild work on the final beam during a barn raising at ClearWater Farm in Georgina, Ont., on Aug. 24, 2018.
Manafort juror warns Trump: Don’t pardon him. ‘It’s not OK to break the law.’
Donald Trump and Paul Manafort at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
SIU investigating Hamilton police officer in Good Samaritan’s death
Yosif Al-Hasnawi, 19, was shot and killed in Hamilton last December as he tried to break up a fight, police said.
E-mails asking civil servants to avoid using words ‘climate change’ based on false information, Doug Ford’s office says
Ontario Environment Minister Rod Phillips calls the e-mails telling civil servants not to use the words 'climate change' are actually ‘a mistake.’ (File Photo).
Roger Federer tries to end decade drought in New York
Roger Federer is the men's No. 2 seed at this year's U.S. Open, which starts Aug. 27.
Canada’s Brooke Henderson moves one shot off clubhouse lead at CP Women’s Open
Brooke Henderson of Canada hits her tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the CP Women's Open at the Wascana Country Club on August 24, 2018 in Regina, Canada.
Vancouver punk pioneer Randy Rampage, 58, was a hard rocker with ‘heart of gold’
Randy Rampage, right, with Joe Keithley, left, and Chuck Biscuits, (1979 File Photo)
Why Canada’s reputation as a kids' TV production powerhouse is under threat
Joy Rosen, left, and Lisa Olfman are CEOs and Co-Founders of Portfolio Entertainment.
‘Careless, preventable’ penalties causing trouble for BC Lions: coach
A match between B.C. and Saskatchewan this weekend is being deemed a must-win for the struggling Lions.
Streetwise newsletter: Best reads of the week
In a 12-month period the S&P/TSX composite index dropped 1.16 per cent. But more than 60 per cent of Canadian active equity funds did even worse.
What real estate brokerages are planning to do with TREB data
A Century 21 real estate sign in front of condominiums in the greater Victoria municipality of Saanich, B.C.
It’s hard to say goodbye to the person who turned your life around
Federal Court of Appeal to announce key decision on Trans Mountain pipeline on Thursday
The Trans Mountain marine terminal, in Burnaby, B.C. (File Photo).
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
Kofi Annan tried to make the world a better place
Former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan listens during the 61st General Assembly of the United Nations at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 19, 2006.
Review of Toronto police handling of missing person cases to take longer than expected
Ontario Court of Appeal Justice Gloria Epstein told the Toronto Police Services Board that she now expects to finish around April 2020, not next year.
Bullish on Hormel Foods
Brace for more volatility as populists take the wheel, why a NAFTA deal could be a let down for the TSX, and how to supercharge your TFSA
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Premier Couillard unveils replacement for unpopular Quebec health minister if Liberals win election
Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard announces that Gertrude Bourdon would be the new Quebec health minister if the Liberals win the October election.
A new set of Toronto parks will mix up the artificial and the natural
Alex Bozikovic
Twitter CEO to testify on algorithms, content monitoring before U.S. House panel
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 19, 2015.
After gender transition, a woman in the workplace sees how the other half works
Harvey Schachter
Baseball is a mess, but Smoltz has ideas to fix it
Pitcher John Smoltz being honored for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Atlanta on Aug. 14, 2015. He says baseball needs to make some changes to make the game more watchable and more appealing to fans both young and old.
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard qualifies for U.S. Open women’s main draw
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada looks on while partner Sloane Stephens hits a return in their match against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium and Daria Gavrilova of Russia on day four of the Rogers Cup at IGA Stadium on August 9, 2018.
China shows restraint in trade talks with U.S. but experts fear Trump agenda
In an exclusive interview with Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump accuses China and Europe of manipulating their respective currencies, and also criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates. Grace Lee reports.
Insiders betting big on Granite Real Estate Investment REIT
Ted Dixon
How a Toronto investment professor and CFA is beating the market through a 'four top picks’ strategy
Toronto professor Michael Hlinka uses diverse strategies to keep his portfolio broad.
Turkey’s currency crisis is not as bad as advertised
The Turkish lira nosedived in value in the past week over concerns about Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's economic policies and after the U.S. slapped sanctions on Turkey.
Aug. 27: Parties, and the need to stand for something. Plus other letters to the editor
TFC’s Drew Moor brings a stable presence to the team’s back line
Toronto FC defender Drew Moor, right, is ready to play a full game after missing three months with an injury.
Tiny First Nation in B.C. on front lines in battle against wildfires
Miranda Louie, spokeswoman for the Nadleh Whut’en First Nation, stands on the band’s territory as smoke from the Shovel Lake wildfire rising from the mountains in the far distance in Fort Fraser, B.C., on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Kane
Evening Update: Top Conservative aide seen speaking to Rebel Media; Canadian pot stocks jump after Diageo reportedly discussing deal
Supporters attend the opening ceremony of the Conservative national convention in Halifax on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
Ontario minor hockey players to get talks on gender diversity, expression
Jesse Thompson, who is transgender, got the ball rolling on gender inclusion in minor hockey with his complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut in Turin sets stage for more goals
Cristiano Ronaldo is still searching for his first goal with his new club, Juventus.
North Carolina Courage and Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’angelo close to making league history
North Carolina Courage goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo stops a strike on target as Olympique Lyonnais' Ada Hegerberg chases during the first half of the final of the International Champions Cup soccer tournament, July 29, 2018.
The close: U.S. stocks end week at a record high
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Treasure hunter Alex Storm struck gold off Cape Breton Island
Alex Storm, right, poses with his son Jason Storm in front of a display about him and his treasure hunting days in this undated handout photo.
Watchdog called to investigate after boy with autism suffers fractured skull during incident with Calgary police
The Alberta police watchdog team’s mandate is to investigate when the actions of Alberta’s police result in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.
Eugenie Bouchard qualifies for U.S. Open main draw
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard wipes her face during a match against Elise Mertens during the Rogers Cup on Aug. 7, 2018.
Younger investors, here’s how to get fee breaks and other little-known perks at online brokers and robo-advisers
Rob Carrick
Suspect in killing of Calgary woman, daughter, 5, hospitalized before court appearance on murder charges
Candles and photographs were displayed at a vigil for Sara Baillie and her five-year-old daughter Taliyah Marsman in Calgary in 2016.
Nadal confident ahead of U.S. Open title defence
Rafael Nadal competes on July 14, 2018.
Facing a major cash-flow shortfall, how should Faith deploy her substantial investable assets?
‘Birdathon’ gives wings to animal conservation charity Bird Studies Canada
Andrea Gress of Bird Studies Canada, left, and Meg O’Mahony, a plover monitor, observe plovers on Toronto Island.
Scientists find perfectly preserved ancient foal in Siberia
Scientists examine the fossil of a horse in Yakutia, Russia, on Aug. 23, 2018.
What to watch in European soccer this weekend
Losing a third successive game, when West Ham visits north London on Saturday, would make life even more uncomfortable for new Arsenal manager Unai Emery.
Globe editorial: At last, a poverty metric everybody can agree on
Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, speaks to reporters at a Liberal cabinet retreat in Calgary, Alta., Jan. 24, 2017.
Gold traders see price floor amid rising open interest in options
Gold bars are displayed at a store in Tokyo.
U.S. yield curve flattest since 2007 as Fed’s Powell affirms more rate hikes
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, walks with Esther George, left, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and John Williams, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Aug. 24, 2018.
Police say woman whose alleged abduction was caught on video is safe
Urban Meyer’s loyalty has led to a tarnished legacy
Urban Meyer treated Zach Smith like family, and it almost cost one of the most accomplished coaches in college football his job.
Russell Martin plays mentor to young catcher Danny Jansen
Martin, 35, wants to play another year, but is graciously teaching Jansen, 23, who could end up replacing him in perhaps the toughest position in baseball.
Athletes and pro video game players aren’t so different, e-sports insiders say
Players on Team Liquid play Team OpTic during the International Dota 2 Championships in Vancouver on Aug. 20, 2018.
Trump tells Pompeo to delay North Korea visit due to denuclearization stall
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on July 18, 2018.
Norway’s $1-trillion wealth fund meets resistance as it plans to dump oil, gas stocks
An oil platform in Johan Sverdrup oilfield in the North Sea, Norway, on Aug. 22, 2018.
Globe editorial: Yes, your daughter might work for the Leafs someday
Hayley Wickenheiser celebrates with the Canadian flag after beating the USA 3-2 in overtime at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in February, 2014. Wickenheiser is the Toronto Maple Leafs new assistant director of player development.
The coming concrete crisis
Rubble lies beneath an overpass at Montreal's Turcot Interchange which is currently closed due to disintegrating concrete and scheduled to be rebuilt.
I read about ‘torque’ a lot. What does it mean?
The 2018 BMW M5 boasts 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of peak torque.
Robin Leach, host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, dies at 76
Robin Leach, the host of the popular syndicated television show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, in Las Vegas, April 11, 2014.
How to fight Trump’s stealth attack on Canadian business
President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Washington.
In a world bereft of leadership, Kofi Annan will be missed
FILE PHOTO - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan addresses the National Forum on Europe in Dublin Castle, October 14, 2004. Maxwells/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Canadian soldiers prepare for mock attack on Latvia as real tensions with Russia flare
Lawyer for alleged extremist recruiter questions basis of CSIS warrant
Awso Peshdary, who is accused of recruiting for Islamic State, is escorted by police as he arrives for a hearing at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on Aug. 13, 2018.
How Henry Demone built the High Liner Foods empire (and why some execs shouldn’t be CEOs)
Henry Demone, chairman and former CEO of High Liner Foods.
Donald Trump may have finally reached the beginning of the end
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to a question during an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S. Aug. 20, 2018.
Review: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon joyously tackles trails and boulders
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
Cryptocurrency promoters say they’re helping humanity—but they’re just helping themselves
Rita Trichur
Powell’s homage to Greenspan hints at a Fed flashback
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, right, speaks with New York Fed President John Williams and Kansas City Fed President Esther George in Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Aug. 24, 2018.
Aug. 25: What Conservatism is, and isn’t. Plus other letters to the editor
From the comments: Does Bernier’s exit mark the return of the ‘moderate’ Conservative Party?
FILE PHOTO: Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier speaks at the Conservative Party of Canada leadership convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 26, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
Maxime Bernier’s party of one won’t go far
Konrad Yakabuski
Papa John’s hires investment banks to help stabilize business amid pressure from founder: sources
The corporate headquarters of Papa John's in Louisville, Ky.
Frankincense, Oman’s ‘white gold,’ loses its lustre in a modernizing nation
Ali Albrami stands by a frankincense tree in Wadi Dawkah, Oman.
At midday: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs on Powell comments
Trader Jonathan Mueller works in the E&J Securities booth on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Stocks are opening moderately lower on Wall Street following steeper losses in Europe, where investors worried about a sharp drop in Turkey's currency. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Hamilton police officer being investigated in ‘Good Samaritan’ death: SIU
Yosif Al-Hasnawi, 19, was shot and killed in Hamilton, Ont., last December as he tried to break up a fight, police said.
The architecture of innovation: Is there a formula for creative space?
Alex Bozikovic
British Columbians will walk through the fire – but it’s not our problem alone to fix
Firefighters work in an area where a controlled burn was conducted along fire breaks to keep the Shovel Lake fire from reaching the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation in Fort Fraser, B.C., on Aug. 23, 2018.
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