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September 28

Randal Grichuk’s three-run triple leads Blue Jays past Tampa Bay Rays 7-6
Ken Giles of the Blue Jays celebrates with Toronto teammates after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Friday.
Russia says 2016 U.S. election-meddling claims baseless, slams American policies around the world
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at a news conference at the United Nations on Friday.
Toronto Maple Leafs showing just how special they are
Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner, along with John Tavares, are the team's top penalty-killing duo and also play on the top unit on the power play.
What happened at the Mendelssohn Choir
Noel Edison resigned from the Mendelssohn Choir after allegations of sexual misconduct, days after being fired from the Elora Festival and Singers. (File Photo).
Kavanaugh’s angry attack on Democratic Senators poses risk to traditionally non-partisan Supreme Court
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said Thursday that allegations of sexual misconduct against him were fueled by 'revenge on behalf of the Clintons and millions of dollars in money from outside left-wing opposition groups.'
Canada, U.S. rushing to close NAFTA deal over weekend
FILE PHOTO: A car hauler heading for Detroit, Michigan, drives on the lane to Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
In the modern workplace, what’s a man to do?
Harvey Schachter
Having helped sex assault survivors, I know Dr. Blasey Ford’s impossible burden
Nicole Pietsch is co-ordinator of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres, which works toward the prevention and eradication of sexual assault.
You won’t get jacked, but paddling exercise still a good workout
A stand-up paddler guides his board through the water at the Outer Alster Lake in northern Germany in January, 2018. For me, the opportunity to get outside in a serene natural setting prompted me to pick up a used kayak in an end-of-season sale a few weeks ago.
Sensitivity and respect were primary concerns while producing The Globe’s dementia series
Sylvia Stead
Globe editorial: Julie Payette’s problems as Governor-General are hers to fix
Governor-General Julie Payette meets with members of the 89th Pacific Squadron during her first official visit to B.C. at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on March 20, 2018.
Patrick Brown hopes his third campaign of 2018 will be a charm
Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown campaigns to become Brampton's mayor, Sept. 15, 2018.
The George H.W. Bush presidency: A beacon of friendship, accomplishment and respect
In this 1991 file photo, U.S. President George W. Bush meets with Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during visit to SkyDome in Toronto.
Raw, emotional pleas by sex-assault survivors may have moved key senator to change approach on Kavanaugh
Edmonton’s Kanto is a small spot that’s big on flavour
Making Kale and bokchoy salad at Kanto 98 St. in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Amber Bracken for The Globe and Mail
Lowry, Leonard build chemistry in Raptors’ camp
Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard is photographed during a TV interview during media day in Toronto on Sept. 24, 2018.
Ford government has a split personality
Adam Radwanski
In the Trans Mountain feud, a B.C. First Nation paves its own path of resistance and prosperity
Dennis Thomas, a member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in British Columbia, leads elders, councillors, employees and other stakeholders through a tour with the band-owned Takaya Tours company into Burrard Inlet's Indian Arm. The Tsleil-Waututh have been leaders in the legal campaign against the Trans Mountain pipeline extension, which would massively increase tanker traffic around their territory.
Why the Keesmaat campaign is faltering
Marcus Gee
A growing sore for the MLB
Starting pitcher Marco Estrada of the Toronto Blue Jays throws to first base against Baltimore Orioles batter, Sept. 19, 2018.
We must not exclude irregular migrants from health care
Toronto raised my friend. Then it failed him
Eric Andrew-Gee
In search of Big Country: Documentary by Grizzlies ‘superfan’ seeks out her reclusive hero, Bryant Reeves
Still from the documentary, Finding Big Country, premiering Sept. 30 at Vancouver International Film Festival. Filmmaker Kathleen Jayme looks for Bryant Big Country Reeves, a star player with the Vancouver Grizzlies, until the franchise moved to Memphis. Despite a $61 million contract, injuries forced Reeves out of play, and he pretty much vanished. Steve Owst photo
TFC playoff hopes hang by thread and New England holds the scissors
It's do-or die for Toronto FC on Saturday with the MLS champions needing a win over visiting New England. A TFC loss or tie coupled with a Montreal victory at D.C. United would mean post-season hopes are finished. Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez takes a corner kick against the Chicago Fire during the second half of MLS soccer action in Toronto on July 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
Edmonton Eskimos face a ‘must-win’ streak in the West
Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly (13) runs the ball against the Calgary Stampeders during first half CFL action, Sept. 8, 2018.
Brian Mulroney’s anti-apartheid speech was a moment when Canada stood tall
African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela is welcomed to Canada by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney at a state dinner in Toronto on June 18, 1990.
The United States should be a lot more afraid of China than it is
Kenya inaugurates a $3.2-billion railway funded by China, linking the capital Nairobi to the port of Mombasa, part of China's One Belt, One Road' initiative.
Canada loses to Spain, falls just short of FIBA World Cup semi-final
Canada's players react to their defeat during the FIBA 2018 Women's Basketball World Cup quarter final match between Canada and Spain at the Santiago Martin arena in San Cristobal de la Laguna on the Canary island of Tenerife on September 28, 2018. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images
Amplify: How I learned to negotiate for what I need and deserve
NW-NA-AMPLIFY-09xx. Women are paid 84.9 cents for every dollar made by men, in all fields (for people aged 25-34 with a bachelor's degree who worked full-time and full-year as paid employees.) Source: statistics canada.
Robert Harris had the heart of a poet and the soul of a prankster
Robert Harris.
The downside of legalization: More potheads
Margaret Wente
Toronto Wolfpack down Leeds Rhinos to move closer to rugby Super League promotion
Toronto can now finish no worse than fourth in Super 8s Qualifiers. That would mean they would host the ‘Million Pound Game’ to advance.
What the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation will entail
Activists participate in the 'Believe Survivors. STOP Kavanaugh' rally in Los Angeles on Friday.
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
Colombia says Nova Scotia man on trial for murder in Canada was a drug kingpin before extradition
Steven Douglas Skinner, after being arrested on Margarita Island in Venezuela. (File Photo).
Victor’s vision: How CIBC’s CEO is revamping Canada’s No. 5 bank
Victor Dodig, CEO of CIBC photographed overlooking the future site of HQ in downtown Toronto
Halifax complainant reduced to tears after defence suggests sex-assault testimony was ‘scripted’
The scales of justice. (File Photo).
Parti Québécois asks court to shut down website attacking it with candidates' own words
The real Parti Québécois logo. (File)
Your tricky tax questions answered
Dividing to save tax is otherwise known as “income splitting.”
The passion of Pauline Julien – and the fading dream of sovereignty for Quebec
Pauline Julien.
How the smart money is being forced to take on a remarkably high level of market risk
Pension funds have had little choice but to embrace risk.
Investors take a shining to the stock market’s newest sector
This 2016 file photo shows the New York Stock Exchange.
In Quebec, sovereigntists haven’t found an argument that will captivate the next generation of voters
Rene Levesque suffers defeat in May 20, 1980 Quebec Referendum. Friday, May 20, 2005 marks the 25th anniversary of Quebec's first sovereignty referendum. (CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/)
Funding scholarships for students in Pakistan and Palestine
Students at the University of Toronto
Fund manager Dennis Mitchell launches two global investing ETFs
Dennis Mitchell
Bullish on Husky Energy
Judge allows Democrats in Congress to sue Trump over violating U.S. constitution on emoluments
Friday's ruling by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan is the second decision by a federal court advancing constitutional lawsuits against President Donald Trump.
CBS faces investigation tied to ex-chief Les Moonves
The CBS broadcasting logo is seen outside the CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan.
Streetwise newsletter: Best reads of the week; all the analysis on Barrick’s big deal
FILE PHOTO: Randgold Resources CEO Mark Bristow speaks during a news conference at Tongon Gold Mine in the Korhogo region, Ivory Coast, April 24, 2016. REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon/File Photo
Synthesizer doctor John Leimseider made house calls for rock stars
John Leimseider, seen in 2015.
Ottawa grants Ontario request for extension on decision on overdose prevention sites
Protest signs in the Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto call on the Ontario government to support overdose prevention sites. (File Photo).
Get ready for colder weather with our fall fashion guide
GRAPH CONTENT All plaids aren’t created equally bold. The fine grid pattern of an MM6 suit lends itself to a more minimal wardrobe approach. MM6 jacket, $1,045, trousers, $565 at Nordstrom (nordstrom.com). Wilfred turtleneck, $40 at Aritzia (aritzia.com). Ora-C earrings, $160 through ora-c.com. Marni shoes, $1,095 at Specchio Shoes (specchioshoes.com). Pan and The Dream tulle socks, US$55 through panandthedream.com.
Facebook says hacker breach affected 50 million users
In this May, 2018, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes the keynote speech at F8, Facebook's developer conference in San Jose, Calif.
The Red Sox revolution
Cathal Kelly
LNG project may force BC Greens to show their true colours
Gary Mason
Oct. 1: The way we vote. Plus other letters to the editor
Slovakian police charge 3 suspects with murder of investigative reporter, fiancee
About 5,000 protesters attended a gathering on Friday 'For a Decent Slovakia' - seven months after the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiance Martina Kusnirova.
Evening Update: Kavanaugh nomination, Facebook breach, October interest-rate hike
Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) departs after the Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. The committee voted along party lines on Friday to advance Kavanaugh’s nomination to the full Senate, but in a dramatic reversal, Flake said he would not support final confirmation until the FBI investigates accusations of sexual assault leveled against Kavanaugh. (Damon Winter/The New York Times)
Can couple realize their dream of buying a vineyard upon retirement?
Mary and Mike wish to save enough to own a vineyard when they retire
Canadian banks lose clout in Barrick deal
In this April, 2016, file photo, Randgold Resources CEO Mark Bristow speaks during a news conference at Tongon Gold Mine in the Korhogo region, Ivory Coast.
University of Waterloo in battle with on-campus startup over clean energy invention
CEO Ryan Brown and CTO Brian Adams of Salient is photographed at Velocity, the tech incubator where his company is based, in Kitchener, Ont., on Sept. 19, 2018.
Two LNG Canada partners give approval for B.C. export terminal
A dump truck works at the proposed site for a LNG Canada work camp in Kitimat, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2018.
‘Boring’ ETFs could be just the ticket for avoiding market mayhem
Boring ETFs can take some of the worry out of your investment portfolio.
From biotech to cybersecurity, five intriguing ETFs you probably haven’t heard of
A machine engraves information on an ingot of 99.96 per cent pure palladium in Siberia, Russia.
How this investment author earned more than 11 per cent annually for 25 years
Herman VanGenderen.
Major earthquake and tsunami kill at least 30 in Indonesia
A shopping mall in Palu, a small but growing tourist resort in Indonesia, collapsed after the earthquake hit.
The resistance to Donald Trump is not what you think
Protesters opposing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh march outside the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 27, 2018.
Real estate boards agree to sales data access deal
Milton, a fast-growing municipality in Ontario, is seen in a 2015 file photo.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers to sue German magazine over ‘illegal’ report
Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo waits before a match against Bologna on Sept. 26, 2018.
Nova Scotia population hits record level, nears one million people
Nearly half of the population of Nova Scotia – about 426,000 people – is in Halifax, and the port city is booming, its downtown filled with cranes.
Lions back to the Ticats’ den for yet another back-to-back series
Nikita Whitlock is happy to be facing the B.C. Lions again. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats host B.C. on Saturday afternoon to complete a home-and-home series. Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Nikita Whitlock runs the ball during first half CFL action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Thursday, July 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
Former Conservative MP Wai Young could be spoiler in Vancouver mayor’s race
Wai Young responds to a question during a mayoral candidates debate in Vancouver, on Monday September 17, 2018. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
Humboldt Broncos call for seat-belt use everywhere after fatal bus crash
Hockey sticks are laid outside Elgar Petersen Arena as a tribute to those who where affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
Calgary Herald column on how Kavanaugh ‘doesn’t deserve this' triggers backlash from city councillors
‘What happened in high school stays in high school,’ Naomi Lakritz wrote in the controversial opinion piece that defended U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
New Victoria police chief says there’s still ’work to do’ to ensure misconduct blasted in report does not recur
Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak pointed to the new diversity and inclusion executive committee and mandatory anti-bullying and harassment training, and ethics courses, as positive changes.
Insiders buy as CanWel Building Materials stock sinks on housing sentiment
Ted Dixon
Britain Inc. finally getting the message that the Brexit shambles is going to hurt
Eric Reguly
Yes, we should revoke Aung San Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship
Jamie Liew.
If someone was lying, it was Brett Kavanaugh
Lawrence Martin
A look at NHL coaches and GM potentially on the hot seat in 2018-19
Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli speaks to the media during and end-of-the-year press conference in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday, April 10, 2016.
Why the rich, too, are living paycheque to paycheque
When you're living paycheque to paycheque, money doesn't stick around for long.
Mexican president-elect insists on trilateral NAFTA as U.S.-Mexico text awaited
A commercial truck with Canada, United States and Mexico flags on its side crosses over the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Ont. from Detroit on Aug. 29, 2018.
What to consider when auditing your company’s psychological health and safety plan
Canada’s top small and medium employers offer share purchase plans and the more daring have progressive initiatives, such as unlimited vacation policies – increasingly popular in this sector.
Court ruling raises questions about future of Canada’s military justice system
A Canadian flag patch is shown on a soldier's shoulder in Trenton, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014.
Often a willing pugilist, Jose Mourinho targets Paul Pogba at United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaks with Paul Pogba, Feb. 21, 2018
Startup CEOs on how to keep the artificial intelligence ball rolling in Canada
Stephen Piron of Dessa.
Good week for football, bad week for Pro Picks
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They have to decide if they’ll stick with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick or go with Jameis Winston at quarterback.(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
AI startup founder Solon Angel thrives amid chaos
Solon Angel, founder of MindBridge Analytics.
Minimum wages to rise across the Prairies on Monday
The minimum wage across the Prairies is going up, with raises in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba set to take effect Monday. A waiter reaches for plates at a restaurant in San Francisco in a Dec.7, 2011 file photo.
Why Quebec’s good-news economic story can’t save Philippe Couillard
Barrie McKenna
Ottawa police lay more charges against officer accused of sex assault
Beyond its Brexit mess, Britain faces a Corbyn-sized problem
Doug Saunders
The rising risk of a global U.S. dollar shortage, Cameco shares start to glow, and the contrarian’s view of Canadian energy stocks
Canadian dollars, or loonies, sit on a series of its American counterpart on Thursday Sept. 20, 2007 in Montreal. Boosted by high commodity prices and a weakening U.S. dollar, the loonie reached parity with the greenback Thursday for the first time in nearly 31 years. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
What to watch in the leading soccer competitions in Europe this weekend
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring their second goal, Sept. 26, 2018
Sept. 29: Disorder in the court. Plus other letters to the editor
America’s demand for dominance in space
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order that he signed during a meeting of the National Space Council in the White House on June 18, 2018, in Washington, DC.
Risks of global dollar shortage are rising: McGeever
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar banknotes are seen in this photo illustration taken February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/Illustration/File Photo
Remembering a Blue Jays season that many would prefer to forget
Sep 26, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons receives the game ball from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ken Giles (51) after his final home game as team manager after the regular season MLB game between the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Gerry Angus-USA TODAY Sports
The horse: nature’s human whisperer
John Doyle
Judge rules Erik Karlsson’s wife does not have to turn over evidence in cyberbullying case
Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson pauses on the ice during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz., March, 3, 2018.
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