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Canada made concessions on NAFTA but new deal avoids major damage to economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves his office in Ottawa on Sunday evening.
Is overwashing damaging our skin?
Beyond Soap is an extension of Dr. Skotnicki’s product-elimination diet (where common reaction-causing ingredients are culled from a personal care routine) that examines how much our grooming habits have changed over the past 70 years or so.
Canada, U.S. reach tentative NAFTA deal; Trump approves pact
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at his office for a late-night cabinet meeting on Sunday.
Trump administration sues after California governor signs ‘net neutrality’ law
Earlier Sunday, Gov. Jerry Brown had signed legislation to restore the open internet protections repealed nationally by Washington in December, 2017.
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces Brexit opposition at Tory rally
British Prime Minister Theresa May sits in the audience with her husband Philip May during the annual Conservative Party Conference on Sept. 30, 2018, in Birmingham, England.
Brent crude hits four-year high ahead of U.S. sanctions on Iran
There had been expectations China would ignore U.S. sanctions. However, China’s Sinopec is halving loadings of crude oil from Iran this month, in a sign that pressure from Washington is having an effect.
Asian shares start slowly amid further signs of weak growth in China
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.1 percent in early trade on Monday.
Final investment decision on LNG Canada project expected in days, source says
A truck drives past LNG Canada signage in Kitimat, B.C.
NFL roundup: Packers, Cowboys, Patriots win while Bills, Eagles, Browns lose again
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams battles for the ball in the end zone against Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White on Sunday.
Independence not on table at Quebec election as Liberals, Parti Québécois vie for seats
Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Francois Legault, right, greets a supporter during a campaign stop in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Sept. 30, 2018.
Monday’s Insider Report: Senior executive at this ‘Big 5’ bank trades over $2-million worth of stock
Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district.
Immigration Canada extending hotel stay of asylum seekers in Toronto
In this July, 2018, file photo, a Nigerian migrant is pictured at a Centennial College residence where she was being temporarily housed in Toronto.
NHL top storylines in 2018-19: Leafs hopes for Cup, Caps bid for repeat, Karlsson’s move
The Toronto Maple Leafs are Stanley Cup favourites after signing John Tavares in free agency.
Veterans association calls Pension for Life program a ‘betrayal’ of community
Canadian soldiers with B Company, Royal 22nd Regiment, move into position to patrol villages in Shaw Wali Kot district, north of Kandahar.
Metro Vancouver politicians divided in support of different regional transit plans
A SkyTrain commuter train travels out of Downtown on a guideway alongside the Dunsmuir Viaduct, in Vancouver, on March 22, 2017.
Jays end rough season on a losing note as Rays use bullpen to secure 90th win
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Yarbrough throws a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 30, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Ontario cannabis plan would remove municipalities’ direct control over store locations
Ontario's Attorney-General Caroline Mulroney speaks about new legislation for selling marijuana on Sept. 26, 2018, in Toronto.
U.S. intelligence officials question Canada’s ability to test China’s Huawei for security breaches
The chiefs of six U.S. intelligence agencies and three former heads of Canada’s spy services have said publicly they consider Huawei one of the world’s top cyberintelligence threats and that its 5G technology could be used to conduct remote spying, maliciously modify or steal information or even shut down systems.
Candidate Keesmaat says she will tear down eastern part of Gardiner Expressway
Mayoral candidate Jennifer Keesmaat speaks to the media following a live debate in Toronto on Sept. 25, 2018.
South African minister demands freeze on Bombardier payments after corruption probe
In this Feb. 22, 2017, file photo South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan, center, arrives at the South African parliament to deliver the annual budget speech in Cape Town, South Africa.
Former student sues Queen’s University over allegations of ‘series of physical and sexual abuse’
People walk along University Avenue with Grant Hall in the background, at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., Aug. 12, 2018.
Rockies, Dodgers to play tiebreaker Monday for NL West title while Brewers, Cubs to do same in NL Central
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) and center fielder Chris Taylor (3) celebrate after Muncy hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
The 2018 congressional midterms will be the ‘Year of the Woman’ – and Kavanaugh may have sealed it
David Shribman
Poll finds many more Americans believe accuser than Kavanaugh but 30 per cent undecided or don’t know
An Ipsos/Reuters poll finds about two-thirds of Democrats believe the allegations by Christine Blasey Ford while nearly two-thirds of Republicans believe Brett Kavanaugh.
Editorial Cartoons for October, 2018
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Globe editorial: Trump is a hypocrite on climate change. But he’s not alone
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally in Wheeling, W.Va., on Sept. 29, 2018.
Globe editorial: Stripping Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary citizenship will do little to help the Rohingya
Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, gestures during a one-on-one discussion with Berge Brende at the World Economic Forum's meeting at the National Convention Center Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Zoocasa’s Lauren Haw on why being in real estate is a cursed blessing
Lauren Haw, seen on Aug. 14, 2018, is the CEO of the Toronto-based, full-service brokerage Zoocasa.
New Brunswick Green Party leader to meet with Liberal, Tory leaders as minority-government bargaining heats up
New Brunswick Green Party Leader David Coon casts his vote in the provincial election last week.
As he turns 90, Jim Pattison is still fine-tuning his business empire
Jim Pattison plays the piano at his condo in a building near his downtown office in Vancouver, Sept. 25, 2018.
Is the dealer obliged to disclose that a used car came from a rental fleet?
Typically, dealers have to tell you if a car had been put to work as a taxi or police car – but not if it was used to haul passengers as an Uber or Lyft.
China’s factory sector hurt in September as trade frictions bite
A worker inspects a bicycle steel rim at a workshop of a company manufacturing sports equipments in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on June 4, 2018.
Cardiff City’s tough start continues with loss to Burnley
Cardiff City's Sean Morrison in action with Burnley's Charlie Taylor.
The unlikely startup inspired by Brexit: a pop-up newspaper
More than two years after the first edition went on sale, the weekly tabloid that takes an unabashedly pro-EU stance is surging in popularity.
Parents have the right to disperse funds on an unequal, ‘needs-based’ basis
David Eddie
Sandeep Jauhar’s Heart: A History is a journey into the inner world of our most beloved organ
Though 'Heart' is his third book, it’s his first foray into stories that revolve around the body’s most vital organ.
New England Patriots stop skid, hand Miami Dolphins first loss in 38-7 rout
Sony Michel (26) of the New England Patriots makes a big gain during the first half against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
China to cut import tariffs on wide range of products
A worker of Dongbei Special Steel welds a steel structure at a plant in Dalian, Liaoning province, China, on Sept. 9, 2018.
Eileen Collins was known for her wise counsel, unconditional love and Saskatoon berry pies
Eileen Collins.
The three best mortgage bets if rates remain on the rise
Robert McLister
After retirement, a book and two degrees
Romanian-born Irene Steiner, 89, ended up teaching in Montreal after a childhood surviving Nazi-run Hungary, and a Palestinian detour.
Preventing election meddling requires a collective international effort. Canada should take the lead
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Helsinki in July 16, 2018
For Islamic history month, let’s remember our collective compassion
B.C. to look at private lenders as part of money laundering probe
Peter German, former deputy commissioner of the RCMP, speaks about his review of anti-money laundering practices in the province, during a news conference in Vancouver on June 27, 2018.
Manziel throws first two CFL touchdown passes in Alouettes’ loss to surging Roughriders
Montreal Alouettes' Henoc Muamba rushes in to tackle Saskatchewan Roughriders' Marcus Thigpen during the first half of a game in Montreal, on Sept. 30, 2018.
CETA is a transatlantic bridge of hope
Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne rises in the House of Commons during Question Period in Ottawa on June 11, 2018.
Taking short cuts won’t get Trans Mountain pipeline built any faster
Barrie McKenna
Work-life balance is a myth
Merge Gupta-Sunderji is a leadership speaker and consultant, and founder of Turning Managers Into Leaders.
Trump’s Showdown: At last, a coherent view of the turmoil
John Doyle
Alberta has the highest minimum wage in the country following raise to $15
Patrick Saurette, chair of the board of Restaurants Canada, in seen in his restaurant, the Marc, in Edmonton on Sept. 18, 2018.
Germany’s Thyssenkrupp ends leadership vacuum, paves way for split
A logo of ThyssenKrupp AG is pictured outside the ThyssenKrupp headquarters in Essen, Nov. 23, 2017.
New CMHC guidelines could open doors to financing for self-employed
New guidelines from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) come into effect on Monday.
European Central Bank expects another year of interest-rate stability
In this 2017 file photo, Benoit Coeure, board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), is interviewed by Reuters journalists at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams to testify at Muskrat Falls hearing
The construction site of the hydroelectric facility at Muskrat Falls, N.L., is seen in a July 14, 2015, file photo.
Brexit has cost Britain £500-million a week, study says
Pro-Brexit Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg arrives with his wife Helena to a Brexit rally during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Britain, Sept. 30, 2018.
Why Jodi Picoult tackles abortion and gun violence in her latest novel
Jodi Picoult, writer, poses for a portrait at the Oxford Literary Festival on March 28, 2012, in Oxford, England.
Fearing debt trap, Pakistan cools to Chinese infrastructure investment
In this Sept. 18, 2018, file photo, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Two mayors dispute commissioner’s report on former Victoria police chief
Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner.
Retirement timing a key factor in employment rate
We need policies that encourage greater labour-force participation, particularly among seniors.
New SUVs, electrics and exotics expected to debut at Paris Motor Show
A Ford A Roadster is pictured during a parade on the Place de la Concorde, organized as part of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Macedonia premier pledges to push on with name change despite low turnout causing referendum to fail
Supporters of a movement for voters to boycott the referendum celebrate in central Skopje, Macedonia, after election officials gave low turnout figures before polls closed, on Sept. 30, 2018.
‘Undervalued’ Enbridge, an income stock on sale and 7 common portfolio mistakes: What you need to know this week in investing
DO NOT USE - ENBRIDGE NO LONGER OCCUPIES THIS BUILDING
Should I leave my boss’s department over his behaviour?
My boss is unable to let me finish sentences when I talk about sensitive topics, yells at me during a meeting where I try to discuss this and later denies to HR that he yelled. Is he just a mean boss?
Jagmeet Singh says he’s not concerned about state of party as NDP faces existential questions
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks during the second day of a three-day NDP caucus national strategy session, in Surrey, B.C., on Sept. 12, 2018.
Main Iraqi Kurdish party says it may reject parliamentary election results
Kurdish employees take part in vote counting, during parliamentary elections in the semi-autonomous region in Erbil, Iraq, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Toronto Wolfpack to play London Broncos for promotion in Million Pound Game
The Toronto Wolfpack and London Broncos take part in a match at Lamport Stadium, in Toronto, in a June 9, 2018, file photo.
Canada edges Nigeria for seventh place at FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, U.S. takes gold
Canada's players gather at the end of their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarter-final match against Spain, at the Santiago Martin arena, in San Cristobal de la Laguna, on the Canary island of Tenerife, on Sept. 28, 2018.
Suspects charged in murder of Slovak investigative reporter ordered jailed until trial
A man attends a protest rally in reaction to the murder of Slovak investigative reporter Jan Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova, in Bratislava, Slovakia, on April 5, 2018.
Maple Leafs reduce roster to 26 ahead of season opener
Toronto Maple Leafs' Colin Greening battles Montreal Canadiens' Simon Despres and Byron Froese for the puck during the second period of a preseason game, in Toronto, on Sept. 24, 2018.
Powerful typhoon nears Tokyo after bringing heavy rain, strong winds to western Japan
A couple crosses the street in the city centre of Naha, Okinawa prefecture, on Sept. 29, 2018.
Spain’s Alejandro Valverde sprints to road race world title; Canada’s Michael Woods takes bronze
Alejandro Valverde of Spain, centre, Romain Bardet of France, left, and Michael Woods of Canada pose for a photo during the medals ceremony for the Men's Elite Road Race, at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships, in Innsbruck-Tirol, Austria, on Sept. 30, 2018
Europe finishes off dominant week to win back Ryder Cup
Team Europe celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup, at Le Golf National, Guyancourt, France, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Britain announces ban on use of combustible cladding on outside of high-rise buildings
The scaffold clad Grenfell Tower is seen from Notting Hill in London, Britain, on Aug. 2, 2018.
FBI interviews woman who accuses Kavanaugh of exposing himself, as Democrats, GOP feud over mandate of probe
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, on Sept. 27, 2018.
Syrian rebel group says it won’t abandon front-line positions in Idlib
Syrian men ride a motorcycle past heavily-damaged buildings in the rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan, in the north of Idlib province, on Sept. 27, 2018.
Indigenous underemployment persists but OECD report points to positive changes
Kevin Chief, a former cabinet minister and popular New Democrat, is seen in his Point Douglas constituency, in a Dec. 14, 2016, file photo.
Potential Calgary 2026 Olympic bid stokes hope for more affordable housing
A young girl learns to skate on the ice at the 1988 Calgary Olympic Plaza, in Calgary, Alta., on Jan. 19, 2014.
B.C. tourism operators fear reputational damage to industry after back-to-back summers of smoke, wildfire
Ash covers the ground in an area burned by the Shovel Lake wildfire, near Fort Fraser, B.C., on Aug. 23, 2018.
Kanye West underwhelms on Saturday Night Live, delivers political rant after show ends
Kanye West attends the runway for Ralph Lauren's fashion show during New York Fashion Week, at Bethesda Terrace, in New York, on Sept. 7, 2018.
Lewis Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix after teammate lets him through
Race winner Lewis Hamilton and second placed Valtteri Bottas celebrate on the podium during the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia, at Sochi Autodrom, in Sochi, Russia, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Canucks fall to Coyotes to close out preseason
Arizona Coyotes defencemen Alex Goligoski clears the puck from Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat during the first period of a preseason game, in Kelowna, B.C., on Sept. 29, 2018.
Maple Leafs wrap up preseason with 5-1 loss to Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Trevor Moore knocks Detroit Red Wings defenseman Joe Hicketts off the puck in the first period of a preseason game in Detroit, on Sept. 29, 2018.
Quebec officials scramble after first confirmed case of fatal deer disease
A deer is shown in the woods at Mont Tremblant, Que., in an Oct. 7, 1999, file photo. Officials in Quebec are banking on a massive cull of the province's deer to help prevent the spread of a fatal disease after its first-ever case was detected on a game farm north of Montreal.
‘We fell in love’: Trump swoons over letters from Kim Jong-un
U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks at WesBanco Arena, during a rally in Wheeling, West Virginia, on Sept. 29, 2018.
Britain’s May calls on party to unite behind Brexit plan, makes appeal to critics
British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives for her appearance on The Andrew Marr Show, during the annual Conservative Party Conference, in Birmingham, England, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Rescuers struggle to reach victims in Indonesia amid fears death toll of more than 800 will rise
A rescuer inspects the damage of Roa-Roa Hotel following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Thousands in Central Park for festival panic after barrier collapse
Concert goers surge forward after a barricade got knocked over at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in New York.
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