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One year after Toronto’s van attack, Anne Marie D’Amico’s family find comfort in her memory
Anne Marie D’Amico.
Hurricanes rally past Capitals to force Game 7
Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22), Brock McGinn (23), Justin Williams, and Jordan Staal, top right, celebrate Williams' goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Funding cuts to Northern, Southern Ontario library systems hit rural and Indigenous communities
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Tibollo, seen above, called SOLS and OLS-North 'arms-length agencies that have no involvement in the day-to-day operations of Ontario’s public libraries.'
Maple Ridge seeks support in battle with B.C. government over homeless strategy
Anita Place Tent City in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
A new president for Ukraine, carried into office by hope and cynicism
Ukrainian comedian and president-elect Volodymyr Zelenski speaks to his supporters at his headquarters after the second round of presidential elections in Kiev, Ukraine, on April 21, 2019.
Alberta premier-designate Jason Kenney picks senior staff ahead of swearing in next week
Jason Kenney, Alberta's premier-designate and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP), meets with the media in front of the Legislature Building in Edmonton, on April 17, 2019.
Winnipeg Jets general manager Cheveldayoff says ‘tough decisions’ on the way for team this summer
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff speaks to media at the closing press conference after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs in Winnipeg on April 22, 2019.
Toronto Raptors have a chance to make franchise history on home court
Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) drives around Orlando Magic's Khem Birch (24) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, on April 21, 2019, in Orlando, Fla.
No 'tent in an alleyway’: The fight for Atlantic Canada’s first supervised drug-use site
Matthew Bonn, a recovered opioid user and one of the leaders of a movement for an overdose prevention site (OPS), goes through collected data and letters of support at a partnering health care facility in the North End of Halifax on April 15, 2019.
Tavares line, penalty killers must step up for Game 7
David Shoalts
After ruling the roost at Blyth Festival, a play about pigeons flies the coop to Ottawa’s NAC
The Pigeon King is a countrified musical and true story about a pigeon-peddling fraudster, an off-the-rails trial and rural people left shamed and swindled.
Hot Docs 2019: In Drag Kids, parents cheer as children slay gender norms
DRAG KIDS (Documentary, 2019). Pictured: 9-year-old drag kid Nemis Melancon aka Queen Lactatia practicing his makeup skills. Preteens Stephan, Jason, Bracken and Nemis are like many kids their age: they like candy, catchy pop tunes and sleepovers. But unlike others, they have an unusual interest in dressing and performing in drag, a passion that leaves them isolated from their peers. With the unflinching support of their parents, the four kids get a chance to meet in preparation for a group performance at Montreal's Pride celebration. Courtesy of Hot Docs
Tim Hortons franchisees vote in favour of lawsuit settlements with company
Ahmed Moneka is photographed in the Distillery District in Toronto, Ont., on Mar 24 2021. Originally from Baghdad, Moneka came to Toronto for a screening of his movie The Society at TIFF in 2015. The militia in Baghdad approached his father while he was here and told him Ahmed wasn't allowed to come back, because the film he starred in was about two gay men. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail
Chelsea draw 2-2 with Burnley, denting Champions League hopes
Burnley's English midfielder Jack Cork (L) vies with Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge in London on April 22, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images
Coastal GasLink case against pipeline protesters to be heard by B.C.’s Supreme Court in June
First Nations leaders and supporters are let in with the media to make an announcement. First Nations leaders meet with RCMP at the Unist'ot'en camp near Houston, B.C., January 9, 2019. The two sides had previously made an agreement to end the blockade but after speaking with people at the camp arrangements were made for another meeting. Jimmy Jeong for The Globe and Mail.
Many Indigenous communities failed by colonial model of policing, report finds
Halifax Regional Police Chief Jean-Michel Blais says the “mistrust” between law enforcement and the African-Nova Scotian community goes both ways.
Twelve established growth stocks poised for further gains
Smaller public-health units fear big impact from Ontario budget cuts
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left to right, poses with Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott and Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell during a swearing-in ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto on Friday, June 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
Two earthquakes recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported
Proxy fight intensifies at Guyana Goldfields
FILE PHOTO: Gold bars at the Austrian Gold and Silver Separating Plant 'Oegussa' in Vienna, Austria, March 18, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
National Bank of Canada loses tech bankers to rivals
The National Bank of Canada logo is seen outside of a branch in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
Eminent James Joyce scholar Harry Pollock never attended university
Harry Pollock, in February, 1944.
Canadian green bond market expands with push to environmentally friendly projects
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s hydro facility near Rivière-du-Loup.
The real reason why stocks have done so well
FILE - In this April 12, 2019, file photo specialist Peter Mazza, left, and trader Jonathan Corpina, center, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 17. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Former teacher gets his retirement plans back on track with dividend stocks
A long-term decline in usage of RRSPs highlights the loss of respect. But unless you’re in a low income bracket, you probably need RRSPs as part of your retirement savings.
From Trump to Zelensky in Ukraine: Why voters keep electing TV stars
John Doyle
U.S. House panel chairman subpoenas ex-White House counsel Don McGahn on Mueller inquiry
In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo, White House counsel Don McGahn listens as Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Canada needs a better picture of how households are faring
U.S.-Mexico border dispute threatens Canadian food supply, grocery prices
An employee selects avocados to pack in the Global Fruit Packing Company in Uruapan, in Michoacan state, Mexico, on Jan. 31, 2017.
NHL to purchase carbon offsets to counter playoff air travel
The NHL logo is seen on a goal at a Nashville Predators practice rink in Nashville, Tenn on Sept. 17, 2012.
Toronto FC’s Alejandro Pozuelo named MLS player of the week
Alejandro Pozuelo and Jordan Hamilton celebrate Toronto FC's game-winning goal against Minnesota United at BMO Field in Toronto on April 19, 2019.
Serving the Servant: New book reveals another side of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, as remembered by manager Danny Goldberg
In this file photo taken on Feb. 19, 1992, Kurt Cobain, lead singer for Nirvana, performs at the Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo.
Jason Kenney won the Alberta election because he understands Albertans
Premier-Designate Jason Kenney walks out of a meeting with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley in Edmonton on Thursday, April 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
5.4-magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Mexico City
Workers evacuated from a federal building after an earthquake wait on a sidewalk of Paseo de la Reforma street in Mexico City, on April 22, 2019.
Evening Update: The latest on the Sri Lanka bombings; Ukraine elects a comedian as president - now what?
In this Sunday, April 21, 2019, a view of St. Sebastian's Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan authorities blame seven suicide bombers of a domestic militant group for coordinated Easter bombings that ripped through Sri Lankan churches and luxury hotels which killed and injured hundreds of people. It was Sri Lanka's deadliest violence since a devastating civil war in the South Asian island nation ended a decade ago. (AP Photo/Chamila Karunarathne, file)
Ontario government appoints developer Carmine Nigro as new LCBO chair
A Canadian flag flies near an under construction LCBO store in Bowmanville, Ont. on Saturday July 20, 2013. The LCBO is putting wines from Norman Hardie back on its shelves, nearly six months after it pulled the brand amid sexual harassment allegations against the popular winery owner. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives
Households using streaming services projected to exceed traditional TV subscribers next year
A blond 10 year old boy, seen from behind, sitting on a red couch watching a television program. Copy space on the TV screen.
What does Steve Bannon want with this Italian monastery? Inside his fledgling school for populism
Photos taken on March 8, 2019 at the Trisulti Monastery which was founded in 1204 Collepardo, Italy. Interview and portraits of Benjamin Harnwell.
Bombardier plans to boost revenues by modernizing existing trains
An employee works on a new regional transport train at the Bombardier plant in Crespin, near Valenciennes, northern France, October 17, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Destroying the pharmaceuticals that pollute our water
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical market is forecast to increase to $7.2-billion (U.S.) by 2020 from $4.2-billion in 2015.
PEI Green Party candidate Josh Underhay and son killed in canoeing accident
Josh Underhay is shown in this image from the Green Party of Prince Edward Island's website.
Ukraine’s president-elect comes to office with a strong mandate but no clear plan
Ukrainian comedian and president-elect Volodymyr Zelensky listens to questions during a news conference at his campaign headquarters in Kiev on April 21, 2019
Canada’s income tax act is 3,227 pages. Do we really need all these rules?
Illustration by Rachel Wada
‘I’m trying to break down the barriers.’ Melinda Gates opens up about her life and her philanthropy in new book The Moment of Lift
Melinda Gates with Sudha Varghese during her walking tour of Kothwa village in Danapur, Bihar, India, on April 18, 2015.
Early, photogenic Newfoundland iceberg raises expectations for upcoming season
People check out an iceberg from Signal Hill in St.John's, N.L., on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Game of Thrones is ending, but its merchandise sales are poised to drag on
Adidas has launched a line of Adidas x Game of Thrones Ultra Boosts sneakers.
The Young and the Restless to honour Kristoff St. John, his work
This image released by CBS shows Shemar Moore portraying Malcolm Winters during a funeral scene for the character Neil Winters, portrayed by the late actor Kristoff St. John, in the daytime series The Young and the Restless.
China has taken our citizens and canola producers hostage. Here’s how Ottawa can muscle up
Colin Robertson
As an investor, don’t be afraid to flip-flop, and how alternative data could reap rewards for your portfolio
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Doug Ford’s public-health cuts will come back to haunt us
André Picard
Jagmeet Singh’s NDP could hold the cards in a minority government
John Ibbitson
The Notre-Dame fire was a warning bell, but will Europe listen?
FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, April 15, 2019, with the Eiffel Tower behind, left, flames and smoke rise from the blaze at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that destroyed its spire and its roof but spared its twin medieval bell towers, and prompted a frantic rescue effort to save its most precious artefacts. The recent devastating Notre Dame fire in Paris was a warning bell that all of Europe needs to hear, since so many monuments and palaces across the continent are in need of better upkeep according to European officials. “We are so used to our outstanding cultural heritage in Europe that we tend to forget that it needs constant care and attention,” Tibor Navracsics, the European Union’s top culture official, told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Thierry Mallet, FILE)
Celebrity chefs, glitter bars, makeup artists: How music festivals sweeten VIP experiences
This Aug. 3, 2013, file photo, shows fans reacting while Mumford & Sons performs at the Lollapalooza Festival, in Chicago.
New Brunswick residents along Saint John River told to remain on alert as water levels rise
Flood waters of the Saint John River cover parts of Sainte Anne's Point Drive, in Fredericton, on April 21, 2019.
More than 6,700 Afghan war veterans were receiving federal assistance for mental-health conditions
Canadian soldiers patrol outside Salavat, southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan, in a Sept. 11, 2010, file photo.
Vegan burger maker Beyond Meat plans to raise up to $183.8-million in IPO
Ethan Brown, founder and CEO, Beyond Meat, speaks at the Milken Institute 21st Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on May 1, 2018.
For Governor General’s award winner Lorraine Pintal, a career in theatre began as a Lucky beast of burden
Lorraine Pintal, the artistic director of the Theatre du Nouveau Monde poses on stage in their Montreal theatre, October 4, 2011. (Christinne Muschi for The Globe and Mail)
Sandbagging efforts in high gear in Quebec as Legault warns of increased flooding
A resident carries his boots as he walks on the flooded street in front of his home in Rigaud, Quebec, Canada April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
Elon Musk flaunts Tesla’s latest self-driving technology, says robotaxis coming next year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks before unveiling the Model Y at Tesla's design studio in Hawthorne, Calif. on March 14, 2019.
Hot Docs 2019: The riveting, painful Because We Are Girls shines a #MeToo spotlight on Canada’s South Asian community
Because We Are Girls (Documentary, 2019). Because We Are Girls follows Salakshana, Kira and Jeeti Pooni as they come to terms with a devasting secret twenty-five years in the making: they were sexually abused by the same older relative throughout their childhood years. Directed by Baljit Sangra. Credit: National Film Board of Canada
News groups fight to keep Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault case hearing open
FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, Harvey Weinstein, left, leaves court with attorney Ron Sullivan in New York. Both sides in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case want the media and the public barred from the disgraced movie mogul's next court appearance. News organizations including Thee Associated Press are fighting to keep the hearing open plan to file a petition Monday, April 22, with the court. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Halliburton sees signs of price recovery, shares dip
Idle oil production equipment is seen in a Halliburton yard in Williston, N.D., on April 30, 2016.
Samsung delays Galaxy Fold launch after breaking issues
The Samsung Galaxy Fold phone is shown on a screen at Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s Unpacked event in San Francisco, Cali. on Feb. 20, 2019.
CFL, CFL Players Association to resume collective bargaining talks next week
New CFL balls are photographed at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium in Winnipeg on May 24, 2018.
Chinese coffee chain Luckin files for Nasdaq IPO
Picture of a cup of coffee at a Luckin Coffee on January 14, 2019. - When Starbucks came to China two decades ago it promised to open a new store every 15 hours. Now a homegrown rival, Luckin Coffee, plans to build a high tech-driven shop every three and a half hours to dethrone the US giant. The Chinese upstart is burning through millions of dollars to lure customers with steep discounts, challenging Starbucks' dominance by targeting office workers and students who prefer to have their java on-the-go or delivered to their doorstep. (Photo by FRED DUFOUR / AFP)FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images
Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up board amid investor pressure, co-founders step down
A trio of activist investors seeks to oust the board of Bed Bath & Beyond and its long-time CEO. As Fred Katayama reports, the beleaguered retailer's shares skyrocketed on the news.
U.S. home sales tumble as supply constraints linger
Homes are seen for sale in the northwest area of Portland, Oregon, in this file photo taken March 20, 2014.
Jozy Altidore apologizes for accusing Toronto FC president of banning trainer
Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) recovers on the ground after being tackled during second half MLS soccer action against the Minnesota United in Toronto on Friday, April 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Horgan marks Earth Day by reaffirming B.C. government’s commitment to tackling climate change
B.C. Premier John Horgan answers questions from the media during a news conference in Victoria, on Feb. 12, 2019.
Herman Cain withdraws from Fed consideration, claiming the post would be a significant pay cut
In this June 20, 2014, file photo, Herman Cain, CEO, The New Voice, speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington.
Toronto Wolfpack rally for late rugby win over Featherstone Rovers in Betfred Championship
Toronto Wolfpack fullback Gareth O'Brien scores a try as Toronto teammate Matty Russell watches in the Wolfpack's Betfred Championship rugby league match April 22, 2019, against the Featherstone Rovers.
Trudeau to be portrayed on Canadian-themed episode of The Simpsons
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be portrayed in a Canadian-themed episode of The Simpsons.
Canada continues to roll at world mixed doubles curling championship
Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman pose after defeating Tyrel Griffith and Nancy Faye Martin 9-6 to win the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship at Willie O'Ree Place in Fredericton, N.B. on March 24, 2019.
Sofia Kenin helps U.S. beat Switzerland 3-1 in Fed Cup
United States' Sofia Kenin carries the flag around the arena after winning a tie breaker against Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky, after their playoff-round Fed Cup tennis match, Sunday, April 21, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Next Ontario election should be held on a weekend or holiday, province’s chief electoral officer says
Ontario's Chief Electoral Officer Greg Essensa speaks to the media in Toronto, on May 9, 2018.
Elderly woman ‘catastrophically’ injured in Toronto van attack thankful to be alive
Aleksandra Kozhevnikova, 92, an injured survivor of the Yonge Street van attack, is photographed at her home in Toronto, on April 21, 2019.
Prince memoir The Beautiful Ones to be released in October
In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Prince presents an award at the American Music Awards, in Los Angeles.
Myanmar’s top court rejects final appeal by two jailed Reuters journalists
In this combination file image made from two photos, Reuters journalists Kyaw Soe Oo, left, and Wa Lone are handcuffed as they are escorted by police out of the court in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sept. 3, 2018.
CannTrust preliminary estimates shows first quarter net revenue to more than double
Cannabis buds lay along a drying rack at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018.
Spain’s rural regions become fierce battleground for votes in general election
A poster with a picture depicting Spain's Prime Minister and Socialist Party Leader Pedro Sanchez reads 'Make' as a sticker with a yellow ribbon reads 'freedom,' in Madrid, Spain, on April 22, 2019.
U.S. appeals court denies Chelsea Manning’s bail request, upholds contempt finding
In this file photo taken on May 24, 2018, former U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning speaks during the C2 conference in Montreal.
Acquisitions, insolvencies cited as drilling company count tumbles by 40 per cent in Canada
A pumpjack works at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. A report by AltaCorp Capital shows the number of companies still actively drilling in Canada has declined by 40 per cent since the oil price crash of late 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Trump shuts out waivers for Iran oil imports, crude prices jump
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a press conference at the US Department of State in Washington, on April 22, 2019.
Nearly half of NHLPA representatives favour changing playoff format
In this Oct. 1, 2013, file photo, Duncan Keith carries out the Stanley Cup during a banner-raising ceremony before a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals.
People who visited Richmond Hill, Ont., wellness centre earlier in April may have been exposed to measles: health officials
Are you an aggressive investor? These ETFs are for you
Gordon Pape
Israeli troops accused of shooting handcuffed, blindfolded Palestinian teen
A doctor checks on Osama Hajahjeh at the Beit Jala hospital, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, on April 22, 2019. Hajahjeh said was shot in his legs last week by Israeli soldiers while he was handcuffed and blindfolded, shortly after being arrested.
SUVs, large and small, in the spotlight at New York auto show
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Sri Lankan-Canadians organize vigils to pay tribute to bombing victims
Security personnel stand guard outside St. Anthony's Shrine, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019.
Oil hits 2019 high on U.S. plan to tighten squeeze on Iran
FILE PHOTO: Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oil fields in the Persian Gulf, south of the capital Tehran, July 25, 2005. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/File Photo
Iran and Pakistan to form joint rapid reaction force at shared border, Rouhani says
A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency on April 22, 2019, shows President Hassan Rouhani, right, and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Tehran.
Game of Thrones review: Episode 2 plays to the show’s strengths – but also trips on its blunt and eye-rolling dialogue
Kit Harington as Jon Snow and Maisie Williams.
Boyz N the Hood director John Singleton hospitalized after suffering a stroke
In this Feb. 3, 2018, file photo, John Singleton arrives at the 70th annual Directors Guild of America Awards, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Attacks in Sri Lanka: What we know so far about the bombings
In this Sunday, April 21, 2019, photo, Sri Lankan army soldiers secure the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan authorities blame seven suicide bombers of a domestic militant group for coordinated Easter bombings that ripped through Sri Lankan churches and luxury hotels which killed and injured hundreds of people. It was Sri Lanka's deadliest violence since a devastating civil war in the South Asian island nation ended a decade ago. (AP Photo/ Rohan Karunarathne, file )
U.S. Supreme Court takes up two major LGBT job discrimination cases
In this Oct. 4, 2018, file photo, the U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington.
Canadian dollar gains as oil climbs to near six-month high
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Monday - and why
Harvested cannabis is shown in a Tuesday, June 26, 2018 file photo.
Century-old Beaches home draws six offers
Done Deal, 17 Scarborough Rd., Toronto.
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