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New YA novels putting girls, and their self-discovery, first
Orioles set team record for losses, fall to Blue Jays 6-4
Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Villar steals second base during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, in Baltimore, Md., on Sept. 18, 2018.
Tavares scores twice as Leafs down Senators in preseason action
Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares fights for the puck with Ottawa Senator's Jack Rodewald during the second period of a preseason game in Lucan, Ont., on Sept. 18, 2018.
Some still waiting to return home one year after deadly earthquakes in Mexico
In this Sept. 6, 2018, photo, Maria Guadalupe Padilla is pictured in her tent near the site where her building was damaged by an earthquake that took place in Mexico City last year.
Ottawa launches probe of cyber security
Huawei Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru, India, on Feb. 5, 2015.
Diesel fuel from derailed locomotive in northern Manitoba leaks into river, clean-up underway
Drawn & Quarterly publishes late author Geneviève Castrée’s unfinished final book
Bubble, by Genevieve Castree
The best offers on Canada’s bestselling vehicles
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Diocese of Brooklyn to pay $27.5-million to settle four sex abuse claims
The St. Lucy’s-St. Patrick’s Church in Brooklyn, on Nov. 15, 2010.
Facebook shuts down accounts attacking candidates in Vancouver election
Facebook has been under increasing scrutiny after allegations that its platform was used to gather voters' data.
Almost all Canadians would benefit from palliative care. Only one in seven can actually access it at end-of-life
André Picard
Asian stocks, U.S. Treasury yields climb as trade row fails to dent confidence
A man walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, on Sept. 18, 2018.
Top Republican says Congress frustrated with Canada over NAFTA talks
Republican House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. (File Photo).
UNESCO experts say it could take years to restore Brazilian museum after fire
People watch as flames engulf the 200-year-old National Museum of Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 2, 2018.
Ethics committee to consider review of conflict of interest and lobbying laws
“It does suggest that maybe there’s more to do to get money out of politics,” said Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who is vice-chair of the Commons access to information, privacy and ethics committee, in reference to The Globe’s report.
Instead of switching loyalties, Leona Alleslev should have held her party to account
Andrew Scheer, Conservative Party and Leader of the Official Opposition walks with Leona Alleslev who crossed the floor and joined his party in the House of Commons on Sept. 17, 2018.
Federal statistics show slight increase in irregular migrant claims in August
An asylum seeker is confronted by an RCMP officer as he crosses the border into Canada from the United States in an Aug. 21, 2017, file photo.
‘The crisis is not abating’: Opioids killing more than 11 Canadians daily
Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in Toronto, Dec. 23, 2017.
Coke, Aurora and CBD: The reality of mixing beverages with pot
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil bottles. (File Photo).
Dislocated shoulder sidelines BC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay
BC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay is helped off the field after being injured during first half CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Friday, September 14, 2018.
WeWork says it surpassed JPMorgan as largest tenant of New York office space
A logo of U.S. co-working firm WeWork is pictured during a signing ceremony in Shanghai, China, on April 12, 2018.
Mother of baby who died at Vancouver daycare claims negligence in lawsuit
Alberta government says it will be doing ‘damage control’ after Kenney’s trip to India
Jason Kenney speaks to the media at his first convention as leader of the United Conservative Party, in Red Deer, Alta., on May 6, 2018.
Messi scores another hat trick for Barcelona while Mbappé’s mistake sinks PSG
Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates after completing a hat trick in Champions League action on Tuesday.
Coaches have a lot at stake as Bayern, Real, Man City and Juventus kick off Champions League quests
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool in March. Ronaldo has moved on to Juventus for this season.
Elton John makes surprise stop at Toronto record store, adds to his vinyl collection
Elton John poses with Sonic Boom record store employees Lauren Mayer, left, and Ali Haberstroh in Toronto, in this photo from the store's Twitter page.
Symptoms of Canadian Pussy Riot member strongly indicate poisoning, doctors say
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (L), activist and ex-wife of Pyotr Verzilov, and Veronica Nikulshina, activist and Verzilov's current girlfriend, speak to the media on Sept. 18, 2018 in Berlin, Germany.
Majority of Canadians concerned about young people using e-cigarettes, national survey finds
The majority of Canadians are concerned about the use of e-cigarettes among youth, with almost 90 per cent backing a ban of the vaping products for those under 18, a national survey suggests.
Syria’s government, opposition welcome deal declaring a demilitarized zone in Idlib
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their meeting in the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, on Sept. 17, 2018. Both Syria’s government and its opposition welcomed the Turkey-Russia deal declaring a demilitarized zone around the major rebel stronghold Idlib, saying Tuesday the agreement stemmed more bloodshed.
Streetwise newsletter: Aurora plays down reports of Coca-Cola talks, Visa and Mastercard reach settlement over merchant fees
A plant shown at an Aurora Cannabis facility near Cremona, Alta., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015.
Till death do they not part: Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen are married ghosts in new series Forever
A scene from the comedy series Forever.
Canadian grain shipments to Europe boosted by EU retaliatory tariffs on U.S. corn
European tariffs on United States corn have benefited other exporters such as Canada.
Class-action lawsuit filed against gas company after dozens of explosions, fires in Massachusetts
In this Sept. 13, 2018, file photo, firefighters battle a house fire on Herrick Road in North Andover, Mass.
Land of a billion road trips: Chinese tourists are ditching buses for their own steering wheels
A camel sits by the roadside as cars travel along China's Grasslands Sky Road, an increasingly popular road-trip destination in the country.
New bridge collapses into river in rural Saskatchewan hours after opening
A collapsed bridge is seen in the Regional Municipality of Clayton, in a Sept. 18, 2018, handout photo.
The ultimate escape: Wellness travellers turn to extreme excursions
Intrepid Travel Reindeer Expedition.
RCMP introduce traffic ‘scarecrow’ in bid to prevent speeding in Coquitlam, B.C.
A Coquitlam RCMP officer, left, poses next to a life-sized, metal poster-board of an RCMP officer, in this undated handout photo.
Polaris, the celebration of the undercelebrated
Jeremy Dutcher accepts the 2018 Polaris Music Prize for his album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa during the Polaris Music Prize gala in Toronto on Sept. 17, 2018.
B.C. government invests in French education with more teachers, improved recruitment
B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming speaks at the Legislative Press Theatre, in Victoria, B.C.
Globe editorial: Ottawa must show more leadership on the border issue
An asylum seekers is confronted by an RCMP officer as he crosses the border into Canada from the United States on August 21, 2017 near Champlain, N.Y.
Seniors and their growing mortgages are wrecking the good-news story of Canada getting its act together on debt
Rob Carrick
Britain’s May says Brexit deal is near, calls on EU to show ‘goodwill and determination’
British Prime Minister Theresa May exits 10 Downing Street in central London, on Sept. 17, 2018.
In midst of MLS playoff push, Toronto FC shifts attention to Campeones Cup
Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney, left to right, midfielder Jonathan Osorio and striker Jozy Altidore hold up the Campeones Cup scarf ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Mexico's Tigres UANL, in Toronto on Sept. 18, 2018.
Six bargain dividend stocks worth checking out
The US Open Experience, a two-day festival, took place this year at Brookfield Place near the World Financial Center in Manhattan.
How to handle four embarrassing money moments, like dining with a cheapskate
Rob Carrick
Sept. 19: Feeling disrespected. Plus other letters to the editor
Why Fortis should be a core holding for dividend investors
Fortis Inc.
Legault tries to divert attention from immigration policies after English-language debate
Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault responds to questions during a news conference in St-Hubert, Que., on Sept. 18, 2018.
Amanda Boulos takes top prize in RBC Canadian Painting Competition
Amanda Boulos of Toronto is the 2018 winner of the RBC Painting Competition.
Why REITs can be a surprisingly safe bet to beat the heat of rising rates
Canadian investors, always hungry for income, love REITs because of their generous payouts.
The Great One at the Great Wall: Gretzky attempts to bring his brand to China, and the game with it
Wayne Gretzky is presented with a Beijing Kunlun Red Star jersey with his name and number during a promotional event in his role as global ambassador for the team, part of the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League, in Beijing, on Sept. 13, 2018.
G.E. Massenez Poire Prisonnière Poire Williams, France
Evening Update: Court decision to come tomorrow on Toronto council
U.S. Representative and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks at the National World War II museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman
I washed the engine with a garden hose and now the car won’t start
Germany ousts head of domestic intelligence agency over far-right violence row
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Hans-Georg Maassen, the president of Germany's domestic security agency, in Cologne, Germany, on Oct. 31, 2014.
Acclaimed actor Peter Donat played a memorable role on The X-Files
Peter Donat, actor, c. 1969. Credit: Ganslen Studios. Originally published November 15, 1969.
Black Hills Alibi 2017, British Columbia
Judge agrees to delay hearing Abdelrazik’s torture lawsuit due to federal plea
Abousfian Abdelrazik, a Canadian citizen who was detained and tortured in Sudan, speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Sept. 14, 2018.
Gérard Bertrand Cuvée Thomas Jefferson Brut Crémant de Limoux 2016, France
Louis Côtes du Rhône Villages 2015, France
Pago de Valdoneje Mencia 2016, Spain
Nothing to C here: The importance of having – or not having – an NHL team captain is changing
It has long been a hockey tradition that the winning team's caption, like Alex Ovechkin of the 2017-18 champion Washington Capitals, is the one who accepts the Stanley Cup and lifts it first.
Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc/Viognier 2015, California
After solid year on feeder circuit, Canadian golfer Roger Sloan ready to hang again with PGA’s best
Roger Sloan last played on the PGA Tour full time in 2015, appearing in 20 tournaments. He has been playing on the feeder web.com Tour since 2016.
Trump’s tariffs won’t hurt China as much as he thinks they will
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts to a question during an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S. August 20, 2018.
Quebec needs new innovation strategies to level the playing field for domestic tech
What does it mean for a wine to be ‘native yeast fermented?’
Whether you are sending a bottle to your accountant, or having a glass yourself, tax season is a good reason for wine.
Quebec trucker guilty of dangerous driving in Ontario highway crash that left four dead
The close: Energy, marijuana stocks lead rise in TSX
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 7.
Is Putin a king maker for the World Chess Federation?
Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian, right, and Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich attend a government meeting in Voronezh, Russia, Oct. 13, 2017
Deloitte report warns of productivity hit from lingering zombie firms
A pedestrian walks past a Deloitte sign in downtown Ottawa, on Sept. 20, 2011. A new report by consultancy Deloitte is raising concerns about the number of lingering low-productivity firms in Canada that are hindering overall economic growth.
Mr. Ford goes to Washington: Good luck with the White House ‘hammerheads’
Lawrence Martin
Toronto Wolfpack’s Jack Bussey banned 10 games for bite and high tackle
Toronto Wolfpack forward Jack Bussey, right, carries the ball during rugby action against the Salford Red Devils in Salford, England on Sunday April 23, 2017.
The drive to my mom’s residential school was a road trip to remember
New report claims cryptocurrency exchanges at risk of manipulation
A man walks past an electric board showing exchange rates of various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin at a cryptocurrencies exchange in Seoul on Dec. 13, 2017.
Fight against climate change an untapped investment opportunity, Michael Sabia says
Michael Sabia, CEO of Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, addresses a sustainable finance roundtable as the G7 environment, oceans and energy ministers meet in Halifax, on Sept. 18, 2018.
China LNG tariff dims prospects for new U.S. export terminals
Workers are seen in silhouetted near a liquified natural gas storage tank at PetroChina's receiving terminal at Rudong port in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China on Sept. 4, 2018.
Is Instagram ruining travel photography?
Given the nature of travel photography, it is practically impossible to prove that any one photographer owns a certain shot.
Canadian businesses need a ‘circular’ economy to remain competitive
IKEA's rooftop solar installation under Ontario's Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program.
How travellers can benefit from the competitive spa scene in Scottsdale, Arizona
An infinity pool at Sanctuary.
Grocery CEOs warn higher food prices coming amid cost pressures
Newly released court documents related to an alleged industry-wide bread-price fixing case show the Competition Bureau believes at least seven companies, including Canada's three major grocers, committed indictable offences under the Competition Act. Various brands of bread sit on shelves in a grocery store in Toronto on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives
Ombudsman mulls new investigation after three Ontario police suicides
An Ontario Provincial Police van drives down a country road near the Hullet Conservation Area, northeast of Clinton Ont., Sep. 14, 2014.
If we care about our oceans, we must protect the whales
Two southern resident killer whales are seen in this undated handout photo. Canada has many reasons to concern itself with the conservation and management of whales.
Fifteen U.S. stocks with decreasing debt and strong cash flow
Here’s how to build a U.S. stock portfolio that avoids overleveraged companies.
Why did the MP cross the floor? Opportunism or ideology
Ontario MP Leona Alleslev crossed the floor from the Liberals to the Conservatives prior to question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 17, 2018.
How the human brain works against investors, the rising fortunes of a TSX gold explorer, and lessons learned from 2008
Gold nuggets and bars are shown in this file photo.
Curler John Morris on moving from the Olympics to entrepreneurship
Canada's John Morris celebrates after winning the curling mixed doubles gold medal game between Canada and Switzerland during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Gangneung Curling Centre in Gangneung on February 13, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / WANG Zhao (Photo credit should read WANG ZHAO/AFP/Getty Images)
Ontario forensics centre ‘unlawfully’ keeping DNA data of innocent people, lawsuit alleges
Transat to give $500,000 to Le Devoir to boost paper’s international coverage
Working in the city, living in the country
Jocelyn and Bruce Karr at their cottage near Bancroft, Ont.
New picture books aim to teach kids how to be in this world
Handout
What the world’s most extreme workplaces can teach us about teamwork
Rescue personnel carry a member of a Thai youth soccer team on a stretcher during the cave rescue operation that gripped the world's attention.
Globetrotting YouTube sensation Lilly Singh shares her carry-on essentials
Doug Ford can’t apply the notwithstanding clause retroactively to impede democracy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at Queen's Park in Toronto on Sept. 17, 2018.
Ireland collects disputed Apple taxes ahead of appeal
An Apple logo is seen in the window of an authorized reseller store in Galway, Ireland.
The Emmys failed to reflect the very best of TV
John Doyle
Masai Ujiri says Kawhi Leonard is happy with Raptors ahead of training camp
Kawhi Leonard scores as Phoenix Suns centre Alex Len and guard Devin Booker defend during a game in San Antonio on Jan. 5, 2018.
Five homes that present a design-forward take on country living
SEBASTOPOL BARN HOUSE in Sonoma County, Calif.
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