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Avalanche beat Sharks 4-3 to even series at 1-1
The Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog celebrates a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones by teammate Tyson Barrie in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on April 28, 2019.
Australia’s Minjee Lee wins LA Open for 5th LPGA Tour title
Minjee Lee, of Australia, tees off on the 16th hole in front of a mockup of the famed Hollywood Sign during the final round of the Hugel-Air Premia LA Open golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Hughes sets record as U.S. defeats Canada for bronze in under-18 tournament
USA's Jack Hughes plays against Bowling Green in Plymouth, Mich., on November 21, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Carlos Osorio
Out of Africa: Superstars take similar paths to NBA pinnacle
Out of Africa: Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam took similar paths to reach the pinnacle of the NBA
Colombia at odds with Cuba over extradition of leftist group leaders
Colombia's President Ivan Duque, members of the national government, senior military and police officers examine the results of the offensive against deforestation, in Serrania del Chiribiquete, Colombia April 28, 2019. Courtesy of Colombian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
Wayson Choy, Vancouver author of The Jade Peony, dead at 80
Author Wayson Choy died on April 28, 2019. He was 80.
First Nations high school robotics team becomes first to make it to global competition
First Nations team member DJ Maiangowi prepares a ring which will be grabbed by his team's robot during a qualifying match at the FIRST Championship, on Thursday, Apr. 25, 2019 in Detroit, Mich.
Trudeau says country must talk about how and where to rebuild after floods
Residents paddle through flooded streets after a dike broke causing widespread flooding and forcing thousands of people to evacuate April 28, 2019 in Ste.Marthe-sur-la-Lac, Que.
Vancouver Art Gallery café set to close on May 1, leaving popular spot in limbo
RCMP officers stand at the Georgia Street entrance to the Vancouver Art Gallery for the 75th anniversary Gala and Art Auction October 21, 2006. This is the first time the Georgia Street door has been open in 14 years. Rafal Gerszak/Globe and Mail
Toronto Arrows score four tries to dominate Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby action
The Toronto Arrows score four tries to dominate Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby action (file photo)
Vancouver considering shifting tax burden from small businesses to residents
Detached homes are pictured in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 4, 2019. (Ben Nelms/The Globe and Mail)
Canadian among trio kidnapped by gunmen at Nigerian oil rig
California synagogue shooting follows attacks on places of worship in New Zealand and Sri Lanka
Executive Director Rabbi Ysrael Goldstein (C), who was shot in the hands, hugs his congregants after a press conference outside the Chabad of Poway Synagogue on April 28, 2019 in Poway, California. - A rabbi who carried on preaching despite being wounded in the latest deadly shooting at a US synagogue said on April 28 that Jews would not be intimidated by the "senseless hate" of anti-semitism. (Photo by SANDY HUFFAKER / AFP)SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP/Getty Images
Carolina Hurricanes rally to take 2-0 series lead over New York Islanders
Carolina Hurricanes rally to take 2-0 series lead over New York Islanders
Floods push Conservatives to agree on need to fight global warming
John Ibbitson
Scott Hoch and Tom Pernice Jr. win Legends of Golf
Tom Pernice Jr., left, and Scott Hoch pose with the trophy after winning the PGA Tour Champions Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge on April 28, 2019 in Ridgedale, Miss.
Canada’s trade advantage with Japan could be short-lived
Barrie McKenna
Vladimir Guerrero’s silence is golden – for now
Cathal Kelly
Toronto suspends loan program for Regent Park, other community housing areas
Workers continuing to assemble the jib of a construction crane at Phase 3 of the continuing Regent Park revitalization project, are photographed on May 17 2018.
Ryan Palmer and Jon Rahm team up for Zurich Classic victory
Jon Rahm of Spain and Ryan Palmer of the United States react after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2019 in Avondale, La.
Toronto Wolfpack dominate Swinton Lions in triumphant return home
Toronto Wolfpack dominate Swinton Lions in triumphant return home
Kyle Lowry compares ‘unbelievable’ Kawhi Leonard performance to vintage Yao Ming
Kyle Lowry compares ‘unbelievable’ Kawhi Leonard performance to vintage Yao Ming
Catalyst Capital proceeding with lawsuit over short-selling
A sign shows the entrance to the offices of the Catalyst Capital Group Inc. in Toronto on July 6, 2017.
Hurricanes rally past Islanders to claim 2-0 series lead
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Warren Foegele (13) attacks New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Hollywood studio looks to sue thousands of Canadians in movie piracy lawsuits
Voltage Pictures' American Heist.
Dominic Thiem beats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win Barcelona Open
Dominic Thiem beats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win Barcelona Open
Senators planning to send back access bill with major changes
Senators planning to send back Access to Information bill with major changes
B.C. government opens new inquiry into 2012 forestry mill explosions
Oak tree trunks are pictured at Pierre Robert forestry and sawmill company in Ardentes, near Chateauroux forest, central France, days after a massive fire devastated the roofÕs wooden beam structure of the gothic Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, April 19, 2019. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
When politics crowds out good tax policy
An overwhelming majority of federal government auditors believe Canada's tax system unfairly favours the wealthy over average Canadians, according to a recent union-sponsored survey. Businessmen cast their shadows as they walk in Toronto's financial district on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Plenty of Fish founder Markus Frind sets his sights on B.C. wine industry
WEST KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-MARCH 27, 2019: Markus Frind studies the new labelling on his product on the dock of his13-acre waterfront property, formerly owned by the two Bennett premiers, where he will launch Frind Estates later this year. PlentyOfFish founder Markus Frind is getting into the wine business in a big way. After selling his online dating website he is buying up properties throughout the Okanagan to grow grapes for his new venture, Frind Estates. One of those properties is a 300-acre parcel in east Kelowna. Lucas Oleniuk/The Globe and Mail
Fully-renovated heritage home in Vancouver’s Grandview sells over asking
Done Deal, 1343 Lakewood Drive, Vancouver
A quiet champion of women: Why female executives are so grateful to Tom O’Neill
Tom O’Neill, former board Chair of the Bank of Nova Scotia is photographed during an interview in Toronto, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail)
Justin Smoak’s run-scoring single lifts Toronto Blue Jays to extra-innings win over Oakland Athletics
Justin Smoak’s run-scoring single lifts Blue Jays to extra-innings win over Oakland Athletics
Snowstorm closes Alberta, Saskatchewan highways
Winter Tire on snow covered road.
Manchester City takes one step closer to Premier League title with nervous win over Burnley
Manchester City takes one step closer to Premier League title with nervous win over Burnley
Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov finalists for NHL’s Hart Trophy
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on March 28, 2019.
One arrested as B.C. police remove protesters from barn at hog farm allegedly shown in PETA video
Protesters stand together at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019.
Lyon and Barcelona set up women’s Champions League final clash
Lyon and Barcelona set up women’s Champions League final clash
The latest perk for tech companies wooing talent: on site career coaching
Megan MacQuarrie, Business Operations Specialist for Opencare, is photographed in the company's downtown Toronto office, on April 25 2019. Opencare, a company that helps patients find dentists, spends about $50,000 on coaching for its team per year, and it's been particularly well-received by younger or less-experienced employees, a group that typically faces different challenges than management.
Doug Ford government under scrutiny for growing list of patronage appointments
Doug Ford government under scrutiny for growing list of patronage appointments
Hockey enforcer Don Perry racked up penalties in the blood-and-guts EHL
Hockey enforcer Don Perry racked up penalties in the blood-and-guts EHL. Later, as coach of the LA Kings, he gave a pep talk that inspired the greatest single-game comeback in Stanley Cup history, dubbed the Miracle on Manchester
Oil prices, pipelines and Jason Kenney’s impeccable timing
Premier-designate Jason Kenney addresses the United Conservative caucus in Edmonton on Friday, April 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Montreal Impact notch late win to go second in the Eastern Conference
Montreal Impact notch late win to go second in the Eastern Conference
Direct-to-consumer brands are becoming massive - but Canada is falling behind
Coal Mine Theatre’s Hand to God unleashes inner demons – in the form of a hand puppet
Satire of failing and flailing Christians has poignancy and humour, but the novelty wears thin
Bottcher downs Koe 6-5 in Champions Cup final for third straight Grand Slam victory
Skip Brendan Bottcher, centre, and his rink-mates celebrate victory over Team Kevin Koe, left, in the men's final of the Champions Cup in Saskatoon on Sunday.
Sudan’s military, opposition agree to joint council but still disagree on key points, sources say
Sudan’s military, opposition agree to joint council but still disagree on key points, sources say
The synagogue shooting in California leaves us wondering how to prevent another
David Shribman
Soldiers arrive in Bracebridge, Ont., to help battle rising floodwaters
Roads in Bracebridge, Ont., have been closed by flooding from the Muskoka River.
Waters slowly receding in southern New Brunswick but there’s still a long way to go before recovery
Residents of Darlings Island, N.B., have been cut off since the Kennebecasis River, a tributary of the Saint John River, rose above the level of the road leading to the community.
Thousands march to oppose planned Hong Kong laws allowing extradition to China for trial
Thousands march to oppose planned Hong Kong laws allowing extradition to China for trial
Yazidi spiritual leaders clarify that they will welcome back IS rape victims, but not children of rape
Yazidi spiritual leaders clarify that they will welcome back IS rape victims, but not children of rape
Trio of bidders risk frostbite over Eringate bungalow
Done Deal, 23 Sanctbury Place, Toronto
Avengers: Endgame obliterates records with $1.2-billion opening
Some theaters overseas are providing an intermission for the blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, but that's not happening in the United States.
Ford government slashes Ontario Music Fund by more than half, prompting concerns in arts community
Ford government slashes Ontario Music Fund by more than half, prompting concerns in arts community
Quebec dike breaks, triggering emergency evacuation near Montreal and pushing flood waters to record levels
Residents Lawrence Courville (left) and Andie Goulet carry out belongings down a flooded street in Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Que., Sunday, April 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Under fire over vagueness, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promises detailed climate plan by end of June
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. (File Photo).
U.S. pilots demand better training if Boeing wants to earn public trust in 737 MAX airplanes
U.S. pilots demand better training if Boeing wants to earn public trust in 737 MAX airplanes
Doctor approves a return to work, but employer won’t play ball
Workers who are returning to work post-surgery are usually afforded lighter duties until they can recover fully.
Extinction Rebellion shut down parts of London – and brought much-needed attention to climate change
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Extinction Rebellion campaigners attend a closing ceremony in Hyde Park to mark the voluntary end of the London protests on April 25, 2019 in London, England. The protest group announced that the demonstrations will come to an end after eleven days of roadblocks, sit-ins and the halting of sections of the public transport system, in a bid to highlight environmental concerns. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Canada’s pothole scourge: We get what we pay for
Canada’s pothole scourge: We get what we pay for
Canadian extremists returning from Syria are a big problem – but they’re our problem
Doug Saunders
Big-bank volatility, Canada’s most hated stock and aggressive ETFs: What you need to know in investing this week
Canadian bank headquarters on Bay Street in Toronto.
B.C. spotted owl breeders hoping for new chicks as fertile eggs ready to hatch
It takes fake eggs, sterile incubators, some trickery and years of trial and error to breed Canada’s almost extinct northern spotted owl in captivity.
Strong winds prompt sailing cancellations and delays after damage to B.C. ferry
Strong winds prompt sailing cancellations and delays after damage to ferry
Trudeau, Japanese Prime Minister Abe tout trade gains from Pacific Rim pact despite Trump’s withdrawal
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take part in bilateral meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday.
China urges U.K. not to discriminate against Huawei in 5G development
China urges U.K. not to discriminate against Huawei in 5G development
Liberals, Trudeau hit new low but poll suggests they could defeat Scheer if election becomes two-party race
Liberals, Trudeau hit new low but poll suggests they could defeat Scheer if election becomes two-party race
Actor Idris Elba marries model Sabrina Dhowre, former Miss Vancouver
Sabrina Dhowre and Idris Elba in February.
DeRozan, Spurs eliminated from NBA playoffs after Game 7 loss to Denver Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs and all-star guard DeMar DeRozan have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs.
Socialists win Spain election, far-right party emerges as player
Spanish voters put Socialists ahead in elections but far right makes gains
Oliver North forced out as NRA president after leadership dispute
Former National Rifle Association President Col. Oliver North speaks only a few days before his forced resignation.
With churches still shut after Easter bombings, Sri Lankan Catholics hear mass via television
St. Mary's Church remains closed one week after the Easter suicide-bombing attacks in Sri Lanka.
Blue Jackets beat Bruins 3-2 in overtime, tie series 1-1
Matt Duchene scores on a power play at 3:42 of the second overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins
The Internet is here to stay. We’re the ones who have to change
Illustration by Alexander Glandien
Mental-health programs tailored for Muslims gain traction in Canada
Mental-health programs tailored for Muslims gain traction in Canada
It’s time for Canada to deploy targeted sanctions to free our political prisoners
Louis Huang holds a placard ccalling for China to release Canadian detainees Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig outside a court hearing for Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 6, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
Kawhi Leonard dominates in Toronto Raptors’ Game 1 victory over Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 27, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives tot he net against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (33) during the first half of game one of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Your daily horoscope: April 28
Kawhi Leonard’s simple presence on the basketball court robs Raptors’ opponents of hope
Cathal Kelly
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