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Red Wings snap 12-game skid with 5-2 win over Jets
Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Detroit.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals sells $191.7-million in public offering of shares after positive trial results for lupus drug
In this July 10, 2018, file photo bottles of medicine ride on a belt at a mail-in pharmacy warehouse in Florence, N.J.
Alberta’s new biosimilar policy gets mixed reactions from medical community
Viles of Remicade at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Metro Vancouver mayors agree to create joint ride-hailing licence, alleviating worries about consumer choice
Traffic enters the Oak Street Bridge heading into Richmond from Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Niagara IceDogs goaltender in stable condition after scary on-ice injury
What’s new in theatres and streaming this week, including Michael Bay’s enthralling 6 Underground and the unnecessary but entertaining Jumanji: The Next Level
"6 UNDERGROUND" (2019) - Pictured: Corey Hawkins, Adria Arjona, Ben Hardy, Ryan Reynolds, Melanie Laurent, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Photo Courtesy of Netflix
Man, woman found guilty of first-degree murder in Calgary quadruple killing case
The Calgary Courts Centre in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 11, 2019.
‘Why is the road broken?’ Sightless Hong Kongers live city of protest by sound
Joy Luk, a blind lawyer, is guided by strangers as she takes part in a massive protest in Hong Kong, China, December 8, 2019.
Prestigious animation studio Moving Picture Company set to shut Vancouver operation
Prestigious animation studio Moving Picture Company set to shut Vancouver operation
Boris Johnson’s Conservatives win majority in U.K. election, paving the way for Brexit
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves as he arrives at Downing Street after meeting with the Queen at the Buckingham Palace to ask for permission to form a government, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019.
From Mel Brooks to Michelle Wolf, jolts from two defiant comedians
John Doyle
Bruce Sweeney on obscurity, the Canadian indie cinema grind and ‘Spent White Male’ filmmaking
KINGSWAY (2019). Kingsway is a romantic comedy about suicide, infidelity, and in-laws. Director Bruce Sweeney. Credit: Carkner Films
Judge throws out fine issued by Alberta’s former election commissioner in overcontribution case
The Court of Queen's Bench Law Courts, in Medicine Hat, Alta., on June 14, 2007.
Farmers call on Ottawa to designate railways essential services as strike resentment lingers
Farmers call on Ottawa to designate railways essential services as strike resentment lingers
Hamilton police chief backs calls for inquest into suicide of First Nations teen who went missing from group home
Devon Freeman and his grandmother, Pamela.
Canadian lawyer defends himself for researching crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar, then representing the country at International Court of Justice
William Schabas, a Canadian attorney defending Myanmar against genocide charges at the U.N.'s International Court of Justice (ICJ), poses for a photo before an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands December 12, 2019.
Bygones satisfies with fluid, expressive dance solos
Out Innerspace, Bygones (9) - Renee Sigouin, Tiffany Tregarthen (photo by Alistair Maitland).jpg Out Innerspace Dance Theatre: BYGONES Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon. Photo by Alistair Maitland Photography
Washington state seeks to ban sale of ‘assault weapons,’ high-capacity magazines
FILE - In this photo taken Oct. 2, 2018, semi-automatic rifles fill a wall at a gun shop in Lynnwood, Wash. Gov. Jay Inslee is joining state Attorney General Bob Ferguson to propose limits to magazine capacity and a ban on the sale of assault weapons.
Quebec Court of Appeal rejects request to suspend province’s religious-symbols law
Two women wearing a hijabs wait in the lobby of the Quebec Court of Appeal in Montreal, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, where members of the National Council of Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) are challenging Quebec's Bill 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Champagne opens door to possible compensation for Kovrig, Spavor as they remain detained in China
Champagne opens door to possibly compensating two Canadian men detained in China
Scheer’s departure alone won’t fix the Conservative Party’s long-standing problems
Andrew Coyne
Third China-owned senior care facility in B.C. placed under government management amid concerns over health, safety of residents
Troubles deepen for B.C. care home operator Retirement Concepts
Who will replace Andrew Scheer? Conservative leadership race launches with big names staying mum, others bowing out
Rona Ambrose asks a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 16, 2017.
Andrew Scheer’s departure was sudden. It was also inevitable
Andrew Scheer’s departure was sudden. It was also inevitable
Scheer’s postelection performance ensured his run as leader was beyond salvaging
Campbell Clark
Streetwise newsletter: Royal Bank to sell eastern Caribbean operations
The RBC Royal Bank of Canada logo is seen in Halifax on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Royal Bank of Canada has signed a deal to sell its banking operations in the Eastern Caribbean to a consortium of indigenous banks in the region. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Canadian Securities Administrators reviewing the ‘regulatory framework’ of IIROC, MFDA
A Bay Street sign, a symbol of Canada's economic markets and where main financial institutions are located, is seen in Toronto, May 1, 2013.
No, Canada can’t save the planet by exporting more natural gas
No, Canada can’t save the planet by exporting more natural gas
Details of Ontario’s revised cannabis retail rules
The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation losing $42 million in the year ended March 31, 2019, according to the province’s public accounts released on Friday. A Ontario Cannabis Store website pictured on a mobile phone Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Blake Hutcheson set to take over as head of OMERS with current CEO set to retire
Major Canadian tech financings continue as Nuvei raises $358-million in common equity
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec building is seen in Montreal.
The Canadian dollar could soon be hit with a wave of selling
Loonie may face rapid selling pressure as growth resurgence remains scarce
Seven TSX dividend stocks set to benefit from the USMCA
Stifel GMP hires Matthew Gaasenbeek as co-head of investment banking
Stifel GMP hires Matthew Gaasenbeek as co-head of investment banking
Canadian home prices expected to rise next year despite economic headwinds
Canadian home prices expected to rise next year despite economic headwinds
Luggage retailer Bentley Leathers to close 88 stores, cut 422 jobs in restructuring
Can the global order survive a failing WTO?
Can the global order survive a failing WTO?
Don’t be that parent: The etiquette of school holiday concerts
Calgary Stampeders re-sign Cordarro Law but coaching churn continues
Calgary Stampeders' Cordarro Law, right, and Wynton McManis, ham it up or the camera during the first day of training camp in Calgary, Sunday, May 19, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Refinitiv created filter to block Reuters stories amid Hong Kong protests
FILE PHOTO: An advertisement for Refinitiv is seen on a screen in London's Canary Wharf financial centre, London, Britain, October 2, 2018. To match Special Report HONGKONG-PROTESTS/MEDIA REUTERS/Russell Boyce/File Photo
Pete Buttigieg’s campaign denies his involvement in bread price-fixing scheme during work at Loblaws
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks during the Teamsters Vote 2020 Presidential Forum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Dec. 7, 2019.
Couple who bought $120,000 duct-taped banana predict it will become iconic
Gallery owner Emmanuel Perrotin poses next to Italian artist Maurizio Cattlelan's 'Comedian' on Dec. 4, 2019 at the Art Basel exhibition in Miami Beach, Fla.
Canada cuts nine players at world junior selection camp
Canada cuts nine players at world junior selection camp
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister likely to intervene in court fight over Quebec law on religious symbols
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his government will likely intervene in a future court battle over Quebec's secularism law. Premier Pallister speaks to reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, not shown, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ontario to scrap lottery, open up cannabis retail system to increase number of retail stores
A customer smells a sample as she shops for cannabis on the first morning of opening for Toronto's "Hunny Pot," one of the retail stores licensed to sell cannabis in Ontario on Monday, April 1, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Argonauts fire Corey Chamblin, name Calgary assistant Ryan Dinwiddie head coach
The Toronto Argonauts have fired head coach Corey Chamblin, seen on Sept. 20, 2019, after one season and hired Ryan Dinwiddie as his replacement.
Songs of the season wrapped in tax ideas
Tim Cestnick
Evening Update: Andrew Scheer resigns as Conservative Leader; Quebec Court of Appeal rejects request to suspend secularism law
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer is applauded by caucus members as he announces he will step down as leader of the Conservatives, Thursday, December 12, 2019 in the House of Commons in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Chilean plane that vanished en route to Antarctica found
Chile's Air Force Commander Arturo Merino, center, speaks during a news conference at the Chilean Air Force base in Punta Arenas, Chile, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Chile's Defense Minister Alberto Espina said human remains have been found from a military aircraft that disappeared on a flight to Antarctica.The plane was carrying 38 passengers when it took off from southernmost Chile on Monday.Th man on the left is the Chile's Defense Minister Alberto Espina and the right is the Gen. Cristian Pizarro, the commander of rescue mission. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Aung San Suu Kyi’s dark turn was right in front of us all along
Doug Saunders
Tackling Canada’s housing challenges
Alex Bozikovic, architecture critic with The Globe and Mail (far left) moderates a panel discussion on housing density and affordability.
‘It’s going to take a lot more than Andrew Scheer’s resignation to reverse the fortunes of the Conservative Party.’ Readers react as the Conservative Leader steps down
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer after he announced he will step down as Leader of the Conservatives, on Dec. 12, 2019, in the House of Commons in Ottawa.
Scott Milanovich returns to CFL, named head coach of Edmonton
Scott Milanovich returns to CFL, named head coach of Edmonton
New Zealand recovers six bodies from volcanic island in high-risk mission
A New Zealand Navy helicopter takes off from Whakatane Airport as the mission to return victims of the White Island eruption begins, on Dec. 13, 2019.
Pass the shui jiao: I’ve found my identity through food
Pass the shui jiao: I’ve found my identity through food
Vancouver’s proposed property-tax hike is huge – and necessary
Gary Mason
Every time I picked up the phone it was a scammer
Rob Carrick
Small modular reactors help us take a giant leap in the fight against climate change
Small modular reactors help Canada take a giant leap in the fight against climate change
Fullback Ashley Lawrence named Canadian Player of the Year after busy 2019
Ashley Lawrence, who played in all 15 internationals in 2019 and led the Canadian women in minutes played, has been named Canadian Player of the Year.
Libyan commander urges forces to advance toward central Tripoli
In this file photo taken on May 7, 2018, Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar salutes during a military parade in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Split over global carbon market threatens to derail Madrid summit
A visitor attends the COP25 climate talks summit in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Despite a winning cast, Bruce Sweeney’s Kingsway gets mired in one character’s struggles
KINGSWAY (2019). Pictured: Jeff Gladstone as Matt. Jess (Camille Sullivan), a single car mechanic who lives with her mother, Marion (Gabrielle Rose), suspects her sister in law Lori, is having an affair. Her fragile brother Matt (Jeff Gladstone), a semiotics professor (who doesn’t pick up the signs) has no idea. Lori, an amateur singer, acts innocent but Jess and Marion scrutinize her, check up on her story, and confront her. Under their pressure Lori confesses she’s pregnant and with Matt’s best friend’s (Sean) kid. It blows up. Jess snaps, chokes Lori. Matt, depressed, anxious, attempts suicide. Credit: Carkner Films
Senate confirms John Sullivan as next U.S. ambassador to Russia
In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his confirmation hearing to be the new U.S. ambassador to Russia, on Capitol Hill, in Washington.
Crown seeks life for man who tried to kill Edmonton police officer, pedestrians
Abdulahi Hasan Sharif is shown in an Edmonton Police Service handout photo.
The war in Afghanistan was doomed from the start. What should have happened instead?
In Mandozai, in Afghanistan's Khost province, a U.S. soldier looks through the scope of his weapon during a night patrol in 2008.
Richard Baker may have to sweeten HBC bid by 10 per cent to sway shareholders, analyst says
Richard Baker may have to sweeten HBC bid by 10 per cent to sway shareholders, analyst says
Boeing scuttles 2019 timeline for 737 MAX return after CEO meets with U.S. FAA
FILE PHOTO: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson testifies before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on "The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Federal Aviation Administration's Oversight of the Aircraft's Certification." at the Rayburn House office building in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2019. REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert/File Photo
Are hybrids worth the cost? That depends
FILE - This Oct. 17, 2018, file photo shows a Chevrolet Volt hybrid car charging at a ChargePoint charging station at a parking garage in Los Angeles. California's rebate program to entice more drivers to purchase electric vehicles got less generous, especially for those looking to buy luxury models. Effective Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, regulators stopped offering rebates for electric cars or plug-in hybrids that cost more than $60,000. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Politics Briefing: Scheer steps down as Conservative leader
Conservative MP's pay their respects to Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer following the announcement he will step down as leader of the Conservatives, Thursday December 12, 2019 in the House of Commons in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
New Jersey lawmakers considering referendum to legalize cannabis
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Unnecessary but entertaining, Jumanji: The Next Level plays well enough with others
Nick Jonas, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Awkwafina and Kevin Hart star in Jumanji: The Next Level
Alexis Lafrenière nursing an ankle injury at Canada’s world junior camp
Alexis Lafrenière nursing an ankle injury at Canada’s world junior camp
Andrew Scheer’s exit as Conservative leader: A primer
FBI investigating Jersey City shooting as an act of domestic terrorism
People work to secure the scene of a shooting at a kosher supermarket, in Jersey City, N.J., on Dec. 11, 2019.
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz plays down November job losses, says Canadian economy is ‘thriving’
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz plays down November job losses, says Canadian economy is ‘thriving’
Facebook pledges $130 million to content oversight board, delays naming members
Facebook delays naming first members of oversight board until 2020
Transcontinental fourth-quarter core earnings fall owing to printing challenges
Transcontinental fourth-quarter core earnings fall owing to printing challenges
Major League Baseball removes marijuana from ‘drugs of abuse’
People pass a display during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Alberta’s high court dismisses Travis Vader’s appeal of life sentence
Alberta’s high court dismisses Travis Vader’s appeal of life sentence
Health officials say salmonella outbreak in six provinces linked to contact with snakes, rodents
The Public Health Agency of Canada says exposure to snakes and rodents is likely the cause of the outbreak, with an investigation finding many of the individuals had contact with an animal before becoming sick.
Internationals stun U.S. team in fourballs matches to take 4-1 lead at Presidents Cup
International Team player Im Sung-jae of South Korea celebrates with Canadian teammate Adam Hadwin during day one of the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Melbourne on Dec. 12, 2019.
Ontario passes bill to join B.C.-led lawsuit against dozens of opioid manufacturers
Ontario passed legislation late Wednesday allowing it to join the British Columbia-led lawsuit, which alleges that drugmakers falsely marketed opioids as less addictive than other pain drugs.
What my Thursday night hockey league says about Canada
Favourite room: Chef Michael Smith and his wife Chastity blend their different tastes in this dining room
Chastity Smith house for My Favourite Room
Legault defends telling California’s governor all French-Canadians are Catholic
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with Quebec Premier Francois Legault, at the Stanford Mansion, in Sacramento, Calif., on Dec. 11, 2019.
The latest ETF fee reductions and product launches in Canada
ETF exchange trades funds word on a blurred business newspaper
Former Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu forms new political party in challenge to Erdogan
In this May 5, 2016, file photo, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu speaks to the media, in Ankara, Turkey.
Andrew Scheer resigns as it’s revealed Conservative donors paid for his children’s private school tuition
Andrew Scheer announces that he is stepping down as Conservative Party leader in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Dec. 12, 2019.
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales arrives in Argentina, will be granted refugee status
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales looks on during an interview in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 15, 2019.
City of Hamilton warns of possible privacy breach involving water-related services
City of Hamilton warns of possible privacy breach involving water-related services
Royal Bank to sell eastern Caribbean operations
Royal Bank to sell eastern Caribbean operations
With Wall Street hitting records on hopes tariffs will be dropped, here’s what the Street is saying
Street signs for Broad St. and Wall St. are seen outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 7, 2019.
Smaller U.S. stocks gain on bigger players as 2019 closes
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 19.
The dirt-cheap ETF portfolio that keeps getting cheaper every year
The dirt-cheap ETF portfolio that keeps getting cheaper every year
Pet medical neglect cases rise in Calgary as owners struggle to afford proper care
Brad Nichols, senior manager of Animal Cruelty Investigations with the Calgary Humane Society, pets Rambo, a surrendered dog, at the facility in Calgary, Alta., on Dec. 9, 2019.
Repo is Wall Street’s big year-end worry. Why?
A graph is pictured before the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 14.
Ukrainian police arrest suspects in connection with 2016 killing of journalist Pavel Sheremet
Ukrainian police arrest suspects in connection with 2016 killing of journalist Pavel Sheremet
One dead after highway pileup in eastern Ontario involving roughly 25 vehicles
Provincial police in eastern Ontario say one person is dead after a pileup on Highway 401 involving roughly 25 vehicles.
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