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Josh Rogers wins major-league debut, Orioles top Blue Jays 12-5
Baltimore Orioles' Josh Rogers pitches during the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, in Baltimore, on Aug. 28, 2018.
Canada ready to make concessions on dairy to secure NAFTA deal
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks to the media during a break at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, during trade talks in Washington.
Polansky’s luck runs out, Bouchard advances to second round at U.S. Open
Peter Polansky hits a return to Alexander Zverev during their U.S. Open match in New York, on Aug. 28, 2018.
Main Galloway complainant urges university policy change
A group of people walk by a University of British Columbia sign in Vancouver on Nov. 22, 2015.
Vatican knew of sex abuse cover-up by priests in Pennsylvania, state’s attorney-general says
Irene Youngman holds a box of ribbons to be given away before a mass lead by Bishop Ronald Gainer, of the Harrisburg Diocese, at the Cathedral Church of Saint Patrick in Harrisburg, Pa., on Aug. 17, 2018.
Federal government confirms plan to study a full ban on handguns and assault weapons in Canada
Handguns on display during a trade show in Las Vegas, U.S. on Jan. 19, 2016
Arkells, ascending: Rallying for Canadian rock’s crown, Hamilton band thinks bigger
The Arkells perform during their concert at the Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on June 23, 2018.
Revoke Suu Kyi’s honorary Canadian citizenship, human-rights lawyer Cotler urges
Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of Myanmar, speaks during an even at Yangon University on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.
Deal with renters of Queen West home accelerates sale
Across from Osler Playground, this three-storey home is arranged with two suites and a garage off a mutual driveway on the 15-by-129-foot lot.
Asian shares eke out gains, dollar befuddled by trade doubts
A man walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, on Aug. 28, 2018.
Bees swarm hotdog cart in Times Square, draw crowd of tourists
Officer Michael Lauriano, a member of the New York Police Department’s beekeeping team, vacuums up honeybees at a hotdog stand so they could be taken safely to a new location, in New York, on Aug. 28, 2018.
Cascades to close two corrugated packaging plants in Ontario
U.S. military has no plans to suspend any more major exercises with South Korea: Mattis
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks at a meeting at the Pentagon, in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 2018.
Ontario judge restores defence of extreme drunkenness in sexual assaults
The defence of extreme intoxication in sexual-assault cases is back in Ontario, after a judge ruled that a federal law removing it violates the constitutional rights of the accused.
Globe editorial: The UN names the horror in Myanmar. Now the world must act
Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations Hau Do Suan speaks during a Security Council meeting on the situation in his country on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at UN headquarters in New York.
Calgary girl paralyzed by broken glass after falling through blanket fort
Two-year-old Jaclyn Derks is seen in this undated handout photo.
Montreal author Rawi Hage on freedom, extinction and his new novel, Beirut Hellfire Society
Author Rawi Hage's new novel, Beirut Hellfire Society, marks his first return to the Lebanese civil war since his award-winning debut novel, De Niro's Game.
Overwhelming majority of Tory MPs have no intention of joining Bernier, survey reveals
One-time leadership candidate Maxime Bernier announces he will leave the federal Conservative Party during a news conference in Ottawa on Thursday Aug. 23, 2018.
B.C. maintained budget surplus for 2017-18, despite increased spending
B.C. Premier John Horgan looks on as Finance Minister Carole James answers a question following a meeting with federal ministers at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, in Nanaimo, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2018.
Liberal Gillum, Trump-backed DeSantis win Florida primaries
Andrew Gillum addresses his supporters after winning the Democrat primary for governor in Tallahassee, Fla., on Aug. 28, 2018.
Streetwise newsletter: ROB Magazine on George Gosbee; Bank earnings times two
DH’s shares are moving back up, rallying more than 8 per cent on Monday, for the biggest gains on the broad S&P/TSX composite index.
Saudi Arabia to allow medical trainees who have already left Canada to return for training
Two students ascend the stairs to the University of Toronto's Medical Sciences Building on the downtown St. George campus on Aug. 8, 2018.
Brazil sends army to border as thousands of Venezuelans flee crisis at home
Venezuelan migrants get food from volunteers upon their arrival at a bus terminal in the north of Lima, Peru, on Aug. 26, 2018.
You should rent a home, not buy one, if…
Rob Carrick
Buoyed by surge in ‘megadeals,’ Canadian venture-capital activity up sharply across the board
Stuart Lombard, founder and chief executive of smat-thermostat maker ecobee Inc. is seen in Toronto in 2016. The company has brought in a pair of investments this year totalling $127-million.
Justin Trudeau’s letter suggests frustration over infrastructure delays
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the 'NATO Engages: The Brussels Summit Dialogue' event ahead of the NATO summit, at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Aug. 23, 2018.
Investors make big bets on Canadian auto-parts makers as possible NAFTA deal nears
Rusty Stiles operates a gun drill on an assembly line producing engine blocks for Volvo trucks at the Linamar factory in Arden, N.C.on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
Papa John’s founder accuses CEO’s team of sexual misconduct: letter
In this Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Papa John's founder John Schnatter attends a meeting in Louisville, Ky.
Djokovic turns to ‘survival mode’ to advance at steamy U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic reacts to winning the third set during his first round U.S. Open match against Marton Fucsovics at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York, on Aug. 28, 2018.
Man accused of killing Windsor woman arrested in U.S., faces extradition
Scotiabank, BMO post third-quarter gains despite international trade concerns
A man withdraws cash from a Scotiabank ATM in Toronto on June 13, 2017.
Perpetual Energy Inc. defends gas wells sale, says ‘wrongly targeted’ in PricewaterhouseCoopers lawsuit
The Alberta Energy Regulator had issued an order against Sequoia Resources Corp. after it warned it is ceasing operations. A decommissioned pumpjack is shown at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta., Oct. 29, 2016.
Teck Resources Ltd. says it wants development partner before upgrading copper mine in Chile
Teck reiterated Tuesday it would seek a development partner to invest US$2-billion for a 30-per-cent to 40-per-cent share in the Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile before launching a major upgrade.
Man convicted of killing off-duty Nova Scotia officer receiving PTSD treatment funded by Veterans Affairs
Christopher Garnier arrives at Nova Scotia Supreme Court, in Halifax, on Nov. 21, 2017.
Aug. 29: Two-thirds NAFTA. Plus other letters to the editor
Economy at the forefront on Day 6 of Quebec election campaign
Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault speaks to employees while visiting a high tech plant in Quebec City, on Aug. 28, 2018.
Globe editorial: Court ruling should be a boon for all Canadian home buyers
A sold sign is shown in front of west-end Toronto homes Sunday, May 14, 2017.
Canadian cities look to get in on Uber’s plan to take bike-share service global
Uber already offers bike-sharing services in a handful of U.S. cities under a subsidiary called Jump, including in San Fransisco, Washington and New York, where a fleet of the electric bikes were placed in the Bronx in July, 2018.
Shares in cannabis firm Tilray Inc. soar after it reports second-quarter revenue almost doubled
Shares in Tilray Inc. have more than tripled since Brendan Kennedy, CEO and founder of the B.C. marijuana grower, launched its IPO in July.
Alberta NDP MP Linda Duncan announces she won’t run in 2019 election
NDP MP Linda Duncan rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on June 1, 2018.
Why Germany’s far-right is finding its home in Saxony
Matthias Kolb
Iran says it has arrested ‘tens of spies’ working in state bodies
Iranian flags are seen in Tehran, Iran, in a Feb. 10, 2012, file photo. Security forces in Iran have arrested tens of spies working in state bodies, Intelligence Minister said on Tuesday, at a time of rising tensions between Iran and the West following the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Tehran.
Even when you do it right, you can invest for a decade and lose money
Ian McGugan
Trump associate David Pecker resigns from Postmedia board
David Pecker, chairman and CEO of American Media Inc., has stepped down from the board of Postmedia.
TREB threatens legal action for realtors violating sales data rules
A sold sign is shown in front of a west-end Toronto home, on May 14, 2017.
Shaun Majumder’s departure from This Hour has 22 Minutes is all about CBC arrogance
John Doyle
Tenth victim of Chicago apartment fire dies as agency investigates allegations of neglect
A memorial to victims rests on the sidewalk near the home of an early-morning fire in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 26, 2018.
Crime, punishment and prejudice: Courts weighing whether race has a role in sentencing black offenders
Kale Gabriel, 30, is shown at Ontario's Millhaven Institution, where he is serving a sentence of 13 years to life for second-degree murder. He has African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq heritage.
Evening Update: Trudeau sends NAFTA team to Washington with orders to seal deal quickly
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a few questions following a meeting with a group of businessmen in Longueuil, Que. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
One hunter dead, two injured after polar bear attack in Nunavut
In this June 15, 2014, file photo released by the U.S. Geological Survey, a polar bear dries off after taking a swim in the Chukchi Sea in Alaska. Nunavut officials are investigating a polar bear attack that killed an Inuit hunter and injured two others.
I want to be a web-accessibility specialist … what will my salary be?
As more tools and services move online, accessibility issues are no longer confined to the physical world. Those who live with auditory, visual, mobility, cognitive or other disabilities are often able to participate in digital activities with a few additional pieces of hardware or software.
Why I’m switching from pizza to doughnuts in my dividend growth portfolio
Pizza Pizza had reported a string of weak results last May and the company’s stock had taken a hit.
Canadiens captain Pacioretty takes trade rumours in stride as uncertain season nears
Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty looks on from the bench during the third period of a game against the San Jose Sharks in Montreal, on Jan. 2, 2018.
The long, dark night for GIC investors and savers has finally come to an end
Rob Carrick
Three unresolved NAFTA issues Canada can’t afford to ignore
Colin Robertson is vice-president and fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
A $75,000 ‘inheritance’ for your four-legged child might not be out of line
Vancouver resident Jane Mundy with her Karelian Bear dog, Lizzie.
Canada squanders halftime lead, loses to Portugal at World Rugby U20 Trophy
The close: TSX falls with marijuana stocks
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Aug. 23.
Toronto FC looks for first-ever win in Portland in bid to climb back up MLS standings
Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney leads his team into an almost-must-win game Wednesday at Portland.
Puerto Rico’s Governor raises death toll from Hurricane Maria to nearly 3,000
In this Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, a Puerto Rican national flag is mounted on debris of a damaged home in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Former No. 1 Wozniacki, 2016 champion Kerber easily advance to second round at U.S. Open
Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki returns a shot to Samantha Stosur of Australia during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in New York.
Canada’s Kelsey Lalor takes hot streak into Women’s Baseball World Cup super round
People walk outside the Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla., on Aug. 22, 2018.
Phillies acquire former Blue Jay Jose Bautista from Mets
Jose Bautista is batting .196 with 11 homers and 42 RBIs for the Braves and Mets so far this season.
At Pebble Beach, the Little Race Car That Could has its day in the sun
Dario Calandra of White Rock, B.C., arrives on the ramp with his son Massimo and wife Melinda in their 1952 OSCA MT4 Prototype Frua Spider, to be awarded third place in its class.
Once ignored, Muskoka cottage moves quickly at higher price
Done Deal, 311 West Fox Lake Rd., Huntsville, Ont.
The Titanic debt problem threatening to sink New Brunswick’s economy
Konrad Yakabuski
Imperial Oil vows to cut oil sands GHG emissions by 10 per cent over five years
Imperial Oil CEO Rich Kruger says his company will achieve that goal by employing new technologies at its legacy Cold Lake oil sands wells and other measures.
DNA collected from crime scene used to create sketches of suspect in Ontario cold case
A suspect in the 1988 murder of Thera Dieleman is shown in 1988 and 2018 sketches in a handout from the Ontario Provincial Police. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-OPP MANDATORY CREDIT
While unravelling the secrets of artist J.E.H. MacDonald’s process, forensic analysis deepens another mystery
Marsha Lederman
The many travails of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
Gary Mason
Environmental groups fight back against corporate lawsuits designed to limit protests
Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP, use legal action and the threat of financial risk to deter people and groups from speaking out against something they oppose, such as the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
Manafort seeks to move second trial out of Washington
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort departs from U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., Feb. 28, 2018.
After Dad died, I had to find laughter through my tears
What it’s like visiting a country that doesn’t exist
Ukrainian border guards stand at a checkpoint at the border with Moldova’s Transnistria region in 2014.
Seven gaming stocks with high earnings potential
NBA athlete Paul George competes in the Epic Games Fortnite E3 Tournament at the Banc of California Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Electric car rivals make their move as Tesla deals with internal woes
Porsche is taking on Tesla’s Model S high-performance luxury car with the Taycan, expected to reach the market in late 2019.
Video game maker cancels three tournaments after shooting in Jacksonville
A police officer walks by the front of a Chicago Pizza and GLHF Game Bar on Aug. 27, 2018, at the scene of fatal shooting on Sunday, at The Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Fla.
Home of the Week: 1860 Halifax home has links to Confederation
Home of the Week, 2507 Brunswick St., Halifax, N.S.
Ontario’s dated sex-ed plan is a lesson in homophobia
Eight-year-old Matthew Pareja and his father Felipe, centre, joined around 50 others outside the Ontario Legislature on July 18, 2018 to protest the Ontario government's plan to repeal the 2015 sex ed curriculum and teach the 1998 version.
Seven bidders vied for Danforth Village semi-detached
Guests at 30 West Lynn Ave. in Toronto can be entertained in the combined living and dining area or lounge in a rear family room addition or lower-level recreation area. The are sliding doors from the family room to a deck.
Agent says Auger-Aliassime ‘feeling fine’ after retiring Monday from U.S. Open with heart palpitations
Félix Auger-Aliassime early in his match Monday at the U.S. Open.
New ETF combines female-focused strategy with a charitable twist
Cricket Club house in Toronto sells on reworked offer
Adding women’s stories to the street
Dave LeBlanc
The design trends and brands soon making their way into your home
ROCK SHOW New parents desperate for a not-hideous glider to outfit their nursery already know the joy of discovering Canada’s Monte Design. Now, everyone can experience a bit of that enthusiasm as the company expands into furniture for the rest of the home, including contemporary side tables, sectionals and rockers. Monte Design side table, $495, Joya lounge chair, from $1,345, ottoman, $365 through montedesign.ca.
Review: New Ram pickup brings hybrid powertrains to mainstream market
Despite the electric-motor torque ratings of 90 lb.-ft for the V-6 and 130 lb.-ft. on the V-8, Ram is not claiming any acceleration gains.
Instagram says users will now be able to evaluate the authenticity of accounts
Instagram logo. (File Photo).
U.S.-Mexico NAFTA double-cross puts Canada on the defensive
Donald Trump shake hands with Mexico's Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2018.
Sixteen-year-old charged in shooting of German tourist in Alberta
Police investigate the scene of a shooting along Highway 1A near Morley, Alta., in this August 2018 police handout photo.
Fast-expanding Nova Scotia sinkhole prompts safety concerns
A man looks at a sinkhole in Oxford, N.S. on Aug. 22, 2018.
Lawyers to set date next month in case of gymnastics coach Michel Arsenault
Financial abuse of the elderly becomes a tragic trend, pot stocks in valuation danger zone, and playing defence with bond ETFs
An elderly resident reads a book in her bedroom on July 5, 2018, in an establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons (EHPAD) in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTINSTEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images
One man’s quest to make socially responsible investing more responsible
Responsible investing, in which investments are bound by environmental, social and corporate-governance considerations, rather than merely financial performance, is growing in Canada.
From the comments: Readers engage in a well-informed debate over Saudi medical trainees and discuss the merits of strategic voting
People pray at an open air makeshift mosque in front of a giant Saudi Flag in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Amr Nabil
Canada Post reports $242-million loss in second quarter, citing pay-equity dispute
Letter carrier Danny Dodds delivers the mail in Ottawa. (File Photo).
Baggage fees are rising. Here’s how to pack carry-on only for your whole family
Shane Doan to serve as pallbearer at John McCain’s memorial
Arizona Coyotes forward Shane Doan looks on prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres on March. 2, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Bill Blair tasked with leading talks on Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S
Bill Blair, federal minister of border security and organized crime reduction, attends a press conference in Toronto on Aug. 3, 2018.
Supreme Court asked to hear appeal seeking faster trial on assisted dying
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on July 10, 2012.
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