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December 15

U.S. says it won’t accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun, center, arrives at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Biegun arrived in the country on the first leg of his two-stop Asia trip and will meet his counterparts in South Korea and Japan.
New report shows booming popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes in Calgary last summer
New report shows booming popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes in Calgary last summer
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion faces fresh legal challenge
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion faces fresh legal challenge
Alberta’s carbon tax challenge heads to province’s highest court
Alberta’s carbon tax challenge heads to province’s highest court
Trudeau takes steps to insulate himself from political risk
Campbell Clark
Indonesia files lawsuit against EU at WTO over palm oil biofuel restrictions
FILE PHOTO: A worker unloads palm oil fruit bunches from a lorry inside a palm oil mill in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia January 30, 2019.
Maple Leafs return home with brighter outlook after encouraging road trip
Maple Leafs return home with brighter outlook after encouraging road trip
Boeing board meets as company considers cutting or halting 737 Max production
FILE PHOTO: Aerial photos showing Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. October 20, 2019.
Harper, other Conservative Fund directors fired party’s top staffer to avoid donor backlash on tuition fees
Conservative party senior staffer dismissed to avoid backlash over Scheer childrens’ tuition fees
Wheeler, Scheifele with goal and two assists each, Jets beat Flyers 7-3
Wheeler, Scheifele with goal and two assists each, Jets beat Flyers 7-3
Montreal’s Power Corp. deepens ties with China’s prominent Bo family
China's former Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai (R) and his son Bo Guagua stand in front of a picture of his father Bo Yibo, former vice-chairman of the Central Advisory Commission of the Communist Party of China, at a mourning hall in Beijing in this January 18, 2007 file photo.
An Indigenous man’s death in Thunder Bay triggered a historic probe of policing and racism. A year later, his family awaits answers
Brad DeBungee's stands for a portrait after Gerry McNeilly's presentation of his systematic review of the Thunder Bay Police Service titled "Broken Trust". DeBungee's brother, Stacy, was found dead in the Mcintyre Floodway in Thunder Bay on October 19, 2015, and the case will be reopened after TPBS failed to conduct a thorough investigation into Stacy's death. David Jackson/ Globe and Mail
Manchester City thrashes Arsenal as Spurs go fifth in the Premier League
Manchester City thrashes Arsenal as Spurs go fifth in the Premier League
U.S. Naval Academy probes possible ‘white power’ gesture at Army-Navy football game
President Donald Trump takes the field during halftime at the Army-Navy football game, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 2019. United States military officials said they were investigating whether Army cadets and Navy midshipmen had flashed hand symbols associated with hate groups at their football game on Saturday. (Al Drago/The New York Times)
Canadian women finish third at Cape Town Sevens, while men place 11th
The Canadian women's team, in red, defeated France 22-17 in extra time to earn a medal for the second straight week on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
HBC’s would-be buyers’ group faces hard choices after difficult week
HBC’s would-be buyers’ group faces hard choices after difficult week
Nova Scotia communities await decision on contentious pulp mill pipeline proposal
The Northern Pulp mill in Abercrombie Point, N.S., is viewed from Pictou, N.S., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The province has until Dec. 17 to decide whether or not to approve Northern Pulp's proposal for a new treatment facility that would pump treated effluent into the Northumberland Strait. The company's plan is to release up to 85 million litres of treated effluent daily into the fishing grounds of the Northumberland Strait. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
The frustration in the West over energy policy is very, very real
What Canada needs is changes to the former Bill C-69 that are win-win for the environment, Indigenous rights and the economic and social prosperity of the West – and, by extension, Canada. (File Photo).
What Boris Johnson’s victory says about the future of conservatism
What Boris Johnson’s victory says about the future of conservatism
Policy over populism: It’s time for a new Conservative leader to get serious about the business community
Rita Trichur
Norman Powell’s becoming Mr. Reliable for the Toronto Raptors
Norman Powell’s becoming Mr. Reliable for the Toronto Raptors
Partway through first term, Quebec Premier François Legault already planning his exit – after a second term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with Francois Legault, Premier of Quebec, at the Stanford Mansion on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (Renée C. Byer/The Sacramento Bee via AP, Pool)
Tiger Woods now exists in a realm above golf. He’s become an icon
Cathal Kelly
Why Donald Trump’s neutering of the WTO is bad for everyone, even the U.S.
Barrie McKenna
A new option for lawyers: Many firms offering senior positions without the stress of making partner
The new options for lawyers are designed to counter the growing lure of private companies, many of which are rapidly expanding their in-house legal teams and hiring lawyers from the independent firms. (File Photo).
Alberta’s Zeke Thurston claims world saddle bronc title at National Finals rodeo
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Lunatic Party during saddle bronc rodeo semi-final action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Sunday, July 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Brad Jacobs beats Edin 3-1 for the men’s National title, while Jennifer Jones falls to Hasselborg in women’s final
Team Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs makes a shot during the semifinal draw against team Wild Card at the Brier in Brandon, Man., Sunday, March 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Dozens injured as over 100 activists clash with Delhi police in citizenship law protests
A bus on fire is pictured following a demonstration against the Indian government's Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in New Delhi on December 15, 2019. - Angry protesters in northeast India vowed on December 15 to keep demonstrating against a contentious citizenship law as the death toll from bloody clashes opposing the bill rose to six. (Photo by STR / AFP) (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. expelled Chinese officials from embassy after they drove onto military base
U.S. expelled Chinese officials from embassy after they drove onto military base
Canada’s women’s team pursuit earns silver at long-track speedskating World Cup
Second placed Canada team, Ivanie Blondin, Isabelle Weidemann and Valerie Maltais, celebrate on the podium during a medal ceremony for the ladies team pursuit race of the speed skating World Cup at the M-Wave in Nagano, Japan, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)
A very minimal Christmas: Cutting out the shopping, stress and debt
Canadians who have cut out Christmas shopping and who make their own gifts by hand say it helps them relax and find meaning in the holidays. (File Photo)
New York fund Zimmer Partners invests in major Fortis share sale
Fortis Place in downtown St. John's, N.L., is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
Anti-money-laundering watchdog sees increase in reports linking bitcoin to sex trade trafficking
Virtual currencies such as bitcoin and ether are considered to be at high risk of exploitation by criminals because they allow users to transact directly with one another without the oversight of intermediaries such as banks. (File Photo).
Unifor announces boycott campaign against Co-op in refinery labour dispute
Members of Unifor Local 594 hold signs during a rally outside the Co-op Refinery in Regina on Thursday December 5, 2019. The union that represents hundreds of locked-out workers at a Regina refinery is calling for a nation-wide boycott of the facility's owner, Federated Co-operatives Ltd. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
Telecom industry offering new financing plans as way to ease rapidly rising cost of smartphones
‘I think [the carriers] want to offer some sort of way to help people to stay in their networks and use different ways to refresh their device,’ says analyst Steve Yang. (File Photo).
Supercharged renewable energy stocks, buy and hold winners and should you cash out now? What you need to know in investing this week
For Sunday Roundup column in Globe Investor/ROB only.
Former Rolling Stones manager headlines rock dreams course at B.C. university
Former Rolling Stones manager headlines rock dreams course at B.C. university
Privacy czar Daniel Therrien finds gaps in federal party policies on protecting personal information
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, December 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Jagmeet Singh says he’d rather push Liberals to do better than work with Tories
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rises during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Madrid climate talks end in near failure as crucial decisions are bumped into 2020
Carolina Schmidt, COP25 President and Chile's Minister of Environment, speaks at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, December 15, 2019. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Sales of electric vehicles drop sharply in Ontario after rebate cancellation
FILE PHOTO: An electric vehicle charging station is seen at the Volkswagen display during media day at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Sidney Crosby donates gear to hockey access programs in Nova Scotia
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby runs a drill at his hockey camp at Cole Harbour Place in Cole Harbour, N.S. on Monday, July 11, 2016. One of hockey's greats is giving his famous number's worth in new sets of equipment to programs for young players in his home province who don't have easy access to the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
U.S.-China trade deal ‘totally done,’ will expand U.S. exports: Robert Lighthizer
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer gestures as he speaks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico December 10, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Top Democrats make case for Republicans to endorse Trump impeachment, seek Bolton and Mulvaney for trial
Top Democrats make case for Republicans to endorse Trump impeachment
Vancouver couple wins more than $9-million jury verdict in bike accident
General view of a new DHL/Deutsche Post parcel center in Bochum, Germany, November 18, 2019. REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion faces another legal challenge
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion faces another legal challenge
Telenor says Huawei will still play role in 5G rollout
FILE PHOTO: Telenor's logo is seen in central Belgrade, Serbia, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
Toronto police investigating after shooting victim found dead in car
Police tape is shown at the scene of a hydro vault fire in Toronto Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Police west of Toronto say the death of two boys, aged nine and 12, are being investigated as homicides. Peel Regional Police say they were called to a residence just before 11 p.m. Wednesday night in Brampton, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Arsenal’s Manchester City game removed from broadcast schedule by China state TV: report
Arsenal’s Manchester City game removed from broadcast schedule by China state TV: report
Argentina to allow refugee Evo Morales of Bolivia to make political statements
FILE PHOTO: Former Bolivian President Evo Morales looks on during an interview with Reuters, in Mexico City, Mexico November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo
Turkey to sign off on military pledge to Libya
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu delivers his speech at the Mediterranean Dialogues conference in Rome, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Thousands protest against crackdown in Lebanon
Riot police officers arrest an anti-government protester during a protest near the parliament square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. The recent clashes marked some of the worst in the capital since demonstrations began two months ago. The rise in tensions comes as politicians have failed to agree on forming a new government. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Former SNC-Lavalin executive Bebawi guilty on all charges in international corruption case
Former SNC-Lavalin executive Bebawi guilty on all charges in international corruption case
Anna Karina, the icon of French New Wave cinema, dies at 79
FILE PHOTO: 71st Cannes Film Festival - Opening ceremony and screening of the film "Everybody Knows" (Todos lo saben) in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, May 8, 2018. Anna Karina arrives on the red carpet. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier/File Photo
Greta Thunberg apologizes for ‘against the wall’ comment
FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, file photo, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg listens to speeches before addressing the U.N. climate conference n Madrid, Spain. On Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, The Associated Press reported on a video circulating online and inaccurately described, in some social media posts, as showing Thunberg firing an AR-15 rifle. The shooter in the video is another young Swede named Emmy Slinge. (AP Photo/Paul White)
Oscar winner Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli split after 22 years
FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, British actor Colin Firth and his wife Livia, pose for photographers upon arrival at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan, Italy. A statement from their publicists says Colin and Italian eco-campaigner and film producer Livia Firth have separated after 22-years of marriage. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, FILE)
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Mike Pompeo’s Senate interest
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the media in the briefing room at the State Department, on November 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. Secretary Pompeo spoke on several topics including Iran, Cuba, and recent protests in Hong Kong. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
San Jose Sharks beat Vancouver Canucks 4-2 to snap 6-game skid
San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell (30) defends the net against Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Kamaru Usman batters Colby Covington, Alexander Volkanovski claims title at UFC 245
Kamaru Usman hits Colby Covington in a mixed martial arts welterweight championship bout at UFC 245, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pattison president Glen Clark touts ‘fair price’ for Canfor as voting comes down to the wire
This aerial view shows Canfor Corp.'s Prince George Pulp (left front), Canfor's Canfor Intercon pulp (right) and Northwood Pulp (background) in Prince George, B.C. recently. Vancouver-based Canfor has made a deal to acquire Northwood Inc. from Nexfor Inc. of Toronto and Mead Corp. of Dayton, Ohio, for $635 million. (CP PHOTO/Prince George Citizen-fls) CANFOR CORP.; NORTHWOOD INC.; CANADA; INDUSTRY; PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY; MERGERS AQUISITIONS;
Hallmark reinstates same-sex couple ads after backlash, including reaction from Netflix, Ellen DeGeneres and California governor
This image made from undated video provided by Zola shows a scene of its advertisement. Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled the ads for wedding-planning website Zola that featured same-sex couples, including two brides kissing. The family-friendly network, which is in the midst of its heavily watched holiday programming, removed the ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Zola via AP)
Saudi Aramco shares up 1.6 per cent in third consecutive day of gains
FILE PHOTO: A view shows branded oil tanks at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
‘He was just starting’: The exceptional life and artistic legacy of Matthew Wong
In his Edmonton studio after his death, the shoes Matthew Wong wore as he painted are surrounded by the materials of a busy, ascendant artist. “Painting is a mysterious, often frustrating, but ultimately compulsive activity for me,” Wong wrote in an artist’s statement in 2013. “Working on a daily basis is basically a way for me to keep track of my life, like a diary.”
Tiger Woods caps comeback year by leading emotional Presidents Cup team win
US team captain Tiger Woods (top row, 2nd L) and his teammates pose with the Presidents Cup after their win over the International Team on the final day of the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Melbourne on December 15, 2019. (Photo by SIMON BAKER / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by SIMON BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)
Feds seize almost 370 pounds of cocaine headed to Canada
Seized packages of cocaine are shown in a government of Martinique handout photo
New Zealand search continues for two still missing on volcanic island as death toll rises to 16
New Zealand search continues for two still missing on volcanic island as death toll rises to 16
Three dead, seven missing in building downed by Philippine earthquake
Rescue crew members look for trapped victims at collapsed building at Padada market, in Padada Philippines December 15, 2019 in this still image obtained from social media video. VINCENT YAJ MAKIPUTIN/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
Johnson eyes Parliament vote before Christmas to ‘get Brexit done’
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks to supporters on a visit to meet newly elected Conservative party MP for Sedgefield, Paul Howell, at Sedgefield Cricket Club in County Durham, north east England on December 14, 2019, following his Conservative party's general election victory. Lindsey Parnaby/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
UN probing Montreal lobbying firm’s possible role in Sudanese troop deployment in Libya
General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Deputy Head of the Sudan Transitional Military Council, arrives in the Juba international airport for talks between Sudan’s ruling council and rebel leaders in Juba, South Sudan December 10, 2019. REUTERS/Samir Bol
Hong Kong mall protests flare with leader Carrie Lam in Beijing
A protester delivers a speech during a demonstration inside a shopping mall in Taikoo, in Hong Kong, China December 15, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Sometimes the best way to stay together is to remain apart
Silhouettes and Shadows of young Couple in a street Lovers walking in the City
The best of 2019 Canadian visual arts: an essential year of Indigenous work, at home and abroad
Kate Taylor
From Canada’s food guide to red meat recommendations, here are the biggest nutrition stories of 2019
Leslie Beck
When your CEO is a remote worker
Trena White, co-founder of Page Two publishing house, works from her home on the Sunshine Coast in Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Friday, December 6, 2019. Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Your lookahead horoscope: December 15
Sagittarius.
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