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Colin Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday in Atlanta
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick watches a Women's Singles second round match between Naomi Osaka of Japan and Magda Linette of Poland on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Jonathan Drouin scores winner, Canadiens beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in shootout
Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates his goal with teammates Phillip Danault (24) and Jonathan Drouin after scoring during third period NHL hockey action against the Columbus Blue Jackets, in Montreal, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Senator urges Trudeau to include ending forced, coerced sterilizations of women in mandate letters
Senator Yvonne Boyer poses for a photo in the foyer of the Senate on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 23, 2018.
U.S. state department orders family members of government employees to leave Bolivia
Military police in the streets of La Paz, Bolivia, amid demonstrations that followed the exile of President Evo Morales, Nov. 12, 2019. Senator Jeanine Añez Chavez claimed the presidency on Tuesday night, though it was not certain whether her declaration would move the country away from conflict, or headlong into it. (Federico Rios Escobar/The New York Times)
Several MPs campaign for Speaker’s job in minority Parliament
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan rises during Question Period in the House of Commons Thursday May 9, 2019 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Vancouver pilots new fentanyl-patch program to combat opioid crisis
Various brands of Fentanyl patches are displayed in St. Louis, Mo. on April 26, 2006.
Canada debates how to best support genocide lawsuit against Myanmar, Bob Rae says
FILE -- Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar cross the Naf River near the border town of Palong Khali, Bangladesh, on Sept. 4, 2017. The bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, underline the rise of intolerance and violence across the region, based at least partly on religion and often feeding on government rhetoric. (Adam Dean/The New York Times)
New Orleans collapsed hotel implosion scheduled; victims to be recovered
Workers in a bucket hoisted by a crane begin the process of preparing the two unstable cranes for implosion at the collapse site of the Hard Rock Hotel, which underwent a partial, major collapse while under construction last Sat., Oct., 12, in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Authorities plan to blow up the two towering construction cranes that have become unstable at the site of the collapsed hotel. They hope to bring down the cranes with series of small controlled blasts just ahead of approaching tropical weather. The mayor has imposed a state of emergency to seize property and force people out if necessary. They hope to avoid more damage to gas and power lines and historic buildings. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Scott Moe’s threats of Western autonomy won’t make it any easier getting oil to markets
Campbell Clark
McKinsey & Co. under investigation for work advising bankrupt companies, reports say
The headquarters of McKinsey & Co., a worldwide management consulting firm, in New York, April 10, 2019. Jay Alix, a billionaire bankruptcy adviser, has sued McKinsey under a law usually used to prosecute the mob. McKinsey says Alix holds a grudge against the firm for hiring some employees away from his company. (Emon Hassan/The New York Times)
Toronto health board calls on Ontario to ban handgun ammunition sales within municipality
Toronto Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam hosts a town hall meeting in Toronto on Jan. 18, 2018.
Toronto police officer Michael Theriault tells court he punched Dafonte Miller ‘as hard as I could’
Toronto police officer Michael Theriault takes stand in assault trial
B.C. government offers to work with Vancouver on plans for derelict Regent and Balmoral hotels
B.C. could get involved with Vancouver’s plans for derelict Regent and Balmoral hotels
Donor Peter Allard sues UBC, demands his name be printed on all law degrees
Donor Peter Allard sues UBC, demands his name be printed on all law degrees
Get inspired for the holidays with the Style Advisor: November 2019 edition
Argentinian label, JT by Jessica Trosman, created one of the most graphic outerwear options of the season. JT by Jessica Trosman coat, $875, Viktor & Rolf blouse, $725, Sies Marjan skirt, $2,950 at WDLT117 (wdlt117.com). Scarf, $550 at Hermès (hermes.com). Cyclas heels, price on request through cyclas-official.com. We Love Colors tights, $14 through welovecolors.com. Makeup by Simone Otis for P1M.ca. Hair by Sarah Amson for Bang Salon/Dyson/Oribe/P1M.ca. Manicure by Wendy Rorong for Deborah Lippman/Plutino Group. Model: Lexi Upshaw at Elite. Set design by James Reiger for P1M.ca.
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, weighing presidential bid, appears in Arkansas to enter ballot
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg fills out paperwork, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., to appear on the ballot in Arkansas' March 3 presidential primary. Bloomberg hasn't formally announced a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, but his trip to Arkansas is the latest indication that he is leaning toward a run. (Staton Breidenthal/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)
Russia’s election meddling, and its allies in the West
In this file photo taken on June 28, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit in Osaka.
Streetwise newsletter: Caisse CEO leaves company on stable footing but with several looming challenges
The Caisse de Depot logo is seen at their headquarters in Montreal on February 24, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Sabia’s critics wanted him to fail. He did the opposite
Konrad Yakabuski
Rediscovering Harry Nilsson, an artist who defies all category
Singer Harry Nilsson in 1972.
Alberta premier Jason Kenney says proposal to pull out of CPP due to hostility from others
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney delivers his State of the Province address to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton on October 29, 2019. Premier Jason Kenney is defending the proposal to have his province quit the federal pension plan, saying that times have changed and that Albertans will still have the final say. Kenney didn't campaign in the spring election on quitting the Canada Pension Plan and setting up a provincial program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Man killed as protests sweep Lebanon after President Aoun’s interview
Protesters use objects to make noise at a demonstration following a broadcasted interview by Lebanese President Michel Aoun, during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon November 12, 2019. Picture taken November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares
Universal health care on trial: What you need to know about a historic Charter challenge in B.C.
Universal health care on trial: What you need to know about a historic Charter challenge in B.C.
MLB investigating after report claims Houston Astros illegally stole signs in 2017
The Houston Astros unveil a 2017 World Series Championship banner during pre-game ceremonies on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on April 2, 2018 in Houston.
Organigram’s dramatic revenue miss sends shockwaves through cannabis sector
Organigram’s dramatic revenue miss sends shockwaves through cannabis sector
As Knicks join the Masai Ujiri chase, MLSE needs to nail down the most indispensable Raptor
Cathal Kelly
Co-working companies scaling back growth, insist on a disciplined industry amid WeWork troubles
A WeWork logo is seen outside its offices in San Francisco, on Sept. 30, 2019.
Quadruple killing trial hears man suffered blows to the head, gunshot wounds
Hanock Afowerk, 26, is seen in this undated police handout photo. A jury has seen graphic photographs of injuries inflicted on a man whose body was found at the side of a rural highway west of Calgary. Forensic pathologist Enrico Risso was testifying at the trial of Tewodros Kebede and Yu Chieh Liao, who also goes by the first name Diana. Kebede and Liao are charged with first-degree murder of Hanock Afowerk, who was 26, in July 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Calgary Police *MANDATORY CREDIT*
AutoCanada’s shares are surging. It may be time to hop on board for the ride
AutoCanada’s shares are surging, so it might be time to hop on board for the ride
Quebec pharmacist wins international award for defending science
Olivier Bernard, a Quebec pharmacist and blogger shown in this undated handout photo, has won a prestigious international prize for standing up for science.
Calgary Tower reopens four months after elevator fell with people inside
The Calgary Tower is shown in Calgary on November 13, 2015. The Calgary Tower and Sky360 Restaurant reopened Tuesday, nearly four months after an elevator plunged several stories with eight passengers inside. According to Calgary Tower officials, issues with the building's elevators have been addressed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
Leaked e-mails show White House adviser Stephen Miller promoted white nationalism
FILE - In a Sunday, June 30, 2019 file photo, White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller waits for the start of a meeting with President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Seoul. The Southern Poverty Law Center has published emails that it says show White House adviser Stephen Miller "promoted white nationalist literature and racist propaganda" to a conservative news site. The nonprofit's Hatewatch blog published excerpts Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 of leaked emails Miller sent to Breitbart editors in 2015 and 2016. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
U.S. senators push for vote on Hong Kong rights bill as violence rises
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 11: Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID), left, listens during a roundtable discussion with the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the U.S. strategy for implementing the The Women, Peace, and Security Act," on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. U.S. With this legislation, the U.S. hopes to increase women's leadership in political and civil life by ensuring that women are empowered and have the resources needed to participate in political processes including preventing and resolving conflict negotiations (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Martinrea earnings jump despite GM strike
Martinrea earnings jump despite GM strike
Nine oil companies to watch during the green energy push
Nine oil companies to watch during the green energy push
Compound interest may not be Einstein’s eighth wonder, but it is a powerful tool for investors
Compound interest may not be Einstein’s eighth wonder, but it is a powerful tool for investors
Vaping-related double lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital
Dr. Hassan Nemeh, Surgical Director of Thoracic Organ Transplant, shows areas of a patient's lungs during a news conference at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. A Henry Ford Health System medical team performed a double lung transplant for a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged from vaping. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Inquiry questions competition in B.C. gas market as prices still unexplained
Inquiry questions competition in B.C. gas market as prices still unexplained
Big projects like Sidewalk Labs’s Quayside in Toronto are challenges worth accepting
This undated photo provided by Sidewalk Toronto shows the eastern waterfront of Toronto.
NHL players pay measured tribute to Don Cherry, but most stop short of defending comments
NHL players pay measured tribute to Don Cherry, but most stop short of defending comments
OG Anunoby to miss Raptors game in Portland with eye contusion
OG Anunoby to miss Raptors game in Portland with eye contusion
Canadian intelligence agencies at odds over whether to ban Huawei from 5G networks: official
A sign for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service building is shown in Ottawa on May 14, 2013.
Evening Update: Conservatives say energy corridor would address Trudeau’s unity challenges; equestrian star Nicole Walker suspended after testing positive for banned substance
LIMA, PERU - AUGUST 09: Nicole Walker Of Canada riding Falco Van Spieveld competes during equestrian Jumping Individual at Army Equestrian School on Day 14 of Lima 2019 Pan American Games on August 9, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Raul Sifuentes/Getty Images for FEI)
Destination unknown: Why mystery travel services are taking off
Destination: Unknown - Why mystery travel services are taking off
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to quit right-wing Social Liberal Party, found new one
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro reacts during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Canadian wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos claims 13th world championship gold
Canadian wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos claims 13th world championship gold
U.S. fund Digital Colony acquires another Canadian asset with purchase of Beanfield Technologies
A data core (behind glass) at Beanfield Metroconnect's Toronto headquarters March 25, 2011. The company has the contract to lay fibre optic cable across downtown Toronto. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)
The Disney+ launch is a mess, and The Mandalorian, its marquee show, is a massive disappointment
John Doyle
U.S. judge rules suspicionless searches of travelers’ digital devices unconstitutional
PENITAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 10: A U.S. Border Patrol agent checks the passports of a mother and daughter from Ecuador next to the border fence, after detaining them on September 10, 2019 in Penitas, Texas. The immigrants had been hiding for hours in a cotton field after border agents chased and scattered their group earlier in the day. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Pediatric cancer can affect mental health of patients’ families long after initial diagnosis, study finds
Antonia Palmer is shown at her Mississauga home with son Nate Hudson, 12, at right. When Nate was two years old, he was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma.
The free ride for U.S. billionaires is over - and it’s about time
Lawrence Martin
England manager plays down training altercation between Sterling and Gomez
England forward Raheem Sterling and manager Gareth Southgate take part in training at St. George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent, England on Nov. 12, 2019.
Boeing pilot whose leaked messages ignited firestorm moved to new job: sources
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 22, 2019 the Boeing logo is seen during the the 70th annual International Astronautical Congress at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. - Boeing on November 11, 2019 said it expected the 737 MAX airplane, which was grounded after two crashes killed 346 people, to resume flying in January, delaying its return by one month. "In parallel, we are working towards final validation of the updated training requirements, which must occur before the MAX returns to commercial service, and which we now expect to begin in January," Boeing said in a statement. It had originally planned for the model to resume flying in December. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Erik van Rooyen faces a crucial stretch at end of European Tour season
Erik van Rooyen tees off on the 11th hole at the Scandinavian Invitational on Aug. 22, 2019.
China’s not changing, so we need to learn how to get along
China’s not changing, so we need to learn how to get along
Got $4,000? This might be the best guaranteed return you’ll get anywhere
Rob Carrick
I couldn’t stand my ordinary life - so I quit and started travelling
U.S. men’s soccer coach Gregg Berhalter gets vote of confidence from soccer federation director
In this June 9, 2019, file photo, United States head coach Gregg Berhalter responds to fans after an international friendly soccer match against Venezuela in Cincinnati.
Jason Kenney’s dangerous power play
Gary Mason
Three Calgary men charged in September shooting at CrossIron Mills shopping mall
Three Calgary men charged in September shooting at CrossIron Mills shopping mall
Toddler pronounced dead after Saudi flight makes emergency landing in St. John’s, police say
From Netflix to Disney: How subscription streaming platforms shape up in Canada
Nova Scotia health groups call for urgent action to curb youth vaping
Several health advocacy groups are calling on the Nova Scotia government to take urgent action to curb what they call a 'youth vaping epidemic.'
How do people afford all the stuff they buy?
Rob Carrick
Facebook to consolidate payments tools across apps with Facebook Pay
(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2019 the Facebook logo is seen on a phone in this photo illustration in Washington, DC. - Facebook on November 12, 2019 said it is consolidating the system that handles payments at the social network and in its family of messaging apps. The move comes in a climate of political rhetoric that includes calling for the California-based internet company to be broken up. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) (Photo by ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images)
Imperial Oil ramping up crude by rail but not pursuing Alberta rail leases
Imperial Oil ramping up crude by rail but not pursuing Alberta rail leases
Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe expects ‘more of the same’ from Trudeau, seeks to increase provincial autonomy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in his office on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Nov. 12, 2019.
TC Energy restarts Keystone oil pipeline at 20 per cent pressure reduction, U.S. regulator says
Oil spilled from a section of the Keystone pipeline is seen in Walsh County, North Dakota, U.S., November 8, 2019. REUTERS/DroneBase MANDATORY CREDIT
FAA expands area to inspect for cracks in Boeing 737 NG planes
FILE PHOTO: Boeing employees work on the tail of a Boeing 737 NG at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington December 7, 2015. Picture taken December 7, 2015. REUTERS/Matt Mills McKnight/File Photo
Federer looks to Djokovic showdown after bounce-back win at ATP Finals
Roger Federer looks on in his match against Matteo Berrettini at the ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on Nov. 12, 2019 in London.
Mulvaney says he no longer plans to sue over House impeachment proceedings
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney speaks in the White House briefing room, in Washington, D.C., in an Oct. 17, 2019, file photo.
Conservatives say energy corridor would address Trudeau’s unity challenges
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Conservative Party leader and Leader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario Canada November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle
Atlantic Canada getting messy mix of early wintry weather
Top U.S. milk company Dean Foods declares bankruptcy amid drop in demand
Packages of Lake O'Lakes butter, a Dean Foods brand, are displayed in a supermarket in New York.
Politics Briefing: Trudeau announces back-to-work date for House of Commons
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Conservative Party leader and Leader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario Canada November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle
Chile’s peso sinks to historic low as protesters take to the streets
A demonstrator throws back a tear gas canister during a protest against Chile's government, in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 12, 2019.
Bank of Canada official urges government and private sector to co-operate on cybersecurity
The Bank of Canada is shown in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. A senior official from the Bank of Canada says government and the private sector need to develop more ways to share information about the cybersecurity threats they're detecting on a regular basis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Caisse CEO Michael Sabia to step down for job at Munk School of Global Affairs
Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec President and CEO Michael Sabia speaks during a news conference in Montreal, Thursday, February 8, 2018. Quebec's Caisse de depot pension fund manager says it earned a 9.3 per cent return in 2017, due mainly to strong equities growth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The smooth but forgettable Ford v Ferrari races off the factory floor with barely a fume of originality
Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Twentieth Century Fox’s FORD V FERRARI.
Delivery of navy’s first Arctic and offshore patrol ship delayed until 2020
Two of the three mega-blocks of the future Canadian naval ship HMCS Harry DeWolf are seen at the Halifax Shipyard, in a July 18, 2017, file photo.
How do you open a bottle of wine that has a wax capsule?
Bottles of red wine on a table
Rheostatics superfan Robin Clarkson revels in the band’s reunion
Rheostatics super fan Robin Clarkson, centre, poses with the band at their record release event at Sonic Boom in Toronto, on Aug. 5, 2019.
Nostalgic for bonds with 5% yields? These blue-chip dividend stocks may help you get over it
Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district, on June 16, 2010.
Boeing orders sink as customers opt to swap Max jets
FILE PHOTO: Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. July 1, 2019. Picture taken July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo
Betting site lists Brian Burke as odds-on favourite to replace Don Cherry
Brian Burke is shown on Tuesday June 27, 2017. Former NHL executive Brian Burke is listed as the heavy favourite to be Don Cherry's successor on "Hockey Night in Canada" on one sports betting site. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Police investigating after Toronto cenotaph vandalized
The cenotaph at Toronto's Old City Hall is seen in a Sept. 24, 2017, file photo.
Organigram shares dive nearly 20 per cent after company warns on fourth-quarter revenue
Growing cannabis plants intended for the medical marijuana market are shown at Organigram in Moncton, N.B., on April 14, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward
Britain’s Labour Party targeted by ‘sophisticated and large-scale cyberattack’
British Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during an election campaign event in Blackpool, Britain, on Nov. 12, 2019.
Equestrian star Nicole Walker suspended after testing positive for banned substance
Equestrian star Nicole Walker suspended after testing positive for banned substance
Canadian regulators warn cannabis companies to improve conflict-of-interest disclosures
The Canadian Securities Administrators are urging cannabis producers to provide more transparency around potential conflicts of interest involving their executives and directors.
Clashes in Bolivia after opposition leader assumes role as president
A woman removes posters of Evo Morales from the wall of a house in La Paz, Bolivia, on Nov. 11, 2019.
How to find the right price for your Airbnb rental
Carolyn Hocquard poses in her home that she periodically rents out through Airbnb to cover her rent in Halifax on Sunday, November 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Canadian dollar steadies near one-month low, weighed by BoC’s more dovish stance
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Father of Humboldt Broncos player who died in crash says Alberta organ donation bill needs work
Toby and Bernadine Boulet look at one another as they are recognized during an event for Green Shirt Day and National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, in Ottawa, on April 3, 2019.
Union representing Metro Vancouver transit workers announces more possible job action, says it wants to talk
Passengers board a bus in downtown Vancouver, on Nov. 1, 2019.
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