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Boeing 737 charter slides into Florida river after landing with 143 on board, no fatalities
In this photo released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, authorities work at the scene of a plane in the water in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 3, 2019. Officials say a charter plane traveling from Cuba to north Florida ended up in a river at the end of a runway.
So Yeon Ryu scraps her way to one-stroke lead at difficult Lake Merced
South Korea's So Yeon Ryu sits atop the leaderboard after two rounds at the LPGA Mediheal Championship at Lake Merced Golf Club.
The Globe wins 10 National Newspaper Awards
Globe and Mail reporters Robert Fife, Steven Chase, Sean Silcoff and Christine Dobby accept the award for politics at the 70th annual National Newspaper Awards ceremony in Toronto, Friday, May 3, 2019. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)
Canes get out the brooms, sweep Islanders with 5-2 victory in Game 4
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney, winger Brock McGinn (left) and defenceman Justin Faulk fight for position against New York Islanders right winger Jordan Eberle (bottom) and forward Tom Kuhnhackl. The Hurricanes beat the Isles 5-2 to complete the four-game sweep.
How I learned to love commuting on my bicycle
How I learned to love commuting on my bicycle, writes Adrienne Tanner
Former coach expects big reaction from ‘underdog’ Kyle Lowry
Former coach expects big reaction from ‘underdog’ Kyle Lowry
Calls for fire protection improvements intensify after tragedy
Calls for fire protection improvements intensify after tragedy
Amplify: Equipping teens with digital literacy in the social media age is more important than ever
Amplify: Instagram is a place to post highly stylized, cropped and digitally filtered pictures that look nothing like real life, but flatter their best features.
Toronto officials press Ontario to reverse course on child care, warning loss of subsidies
Toronto mayor John Tory speaks at a press conference at Toronto city hall after the Ontario Superior Court ruled that Ontario Premier Doug Ford's move to cut down the size of city council in a ruling delivered on Sept 10 2018.
The political calculations behind Andrew Scheer’s climate-change plans
Adam Radwanski
Energy industry, legal experts push back against Kenney’s B.C. pledge
Jason Kenney proclaimed the law, previously known as Bill 12, within hours of taking office this week, escalating Alberta’s attack on B.C. for its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Fuming over fuel prices: Alberta’s threats to inflict pain at the pumps add to ‘perfect storm’ of B.C. gas costs
04/03/19- Vancouver, B.C., The Burnaby Refinery is an oil refinery located in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada owned by Parkland Fuel Corp.. The facility refines crude and synthetic oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuels, asphalts, heating fuels, heavy fuel oils, butanes, and propane. Crude oil is supplied to the facility from Northern British Columbia and Alberta through the 1,200-kilometre Kinder Morgan Pipe Line.[2][3] The refinery is divided into Area 1 (the original site) now used for offices and oil storage and Area 2 the modern refining area.[4] The refinery has a Nelson Complexity Index of 9.1[5] Former and original owner-operator Chevron sold its Canadian assets to Parkland Fuel Corp for C$1.46 billion ($1.09 billion) in April 2017, including 129 gasoline stations, three terminals and the Burnaby oil refinery.[6]. Alana Paterson for The Globe and Mail.
Federal prosecution fights back against SNC-Lavalin bid to quash criminal case
Neil Bruce, president and CEO of SNC-Lavalin, arrives at a news conference following the engineering company's annual shareholders meeting in Montreal, Que., on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Jason Dufner shoots 8-under 63 to take lead at Wells Fargo Championship
Jason Dufner shot an 8-under 63 on Friday to match his career-low score on the PGA Tour.
Muskoka suffers second ‘100 year flood’ in six years
Muskoka suffers second ’100 year flood’ in six years
Union rejects government’s ‘meagre’ offer to compensate public servants for Phoenix pay fiasco
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada affected by the Phoenix Pay System rally in Ottawa on Feb. 28, 2019. The union rejected the government’s offer to compensate public servants on May 3, 2019.
Dutch liberation anniversary to be marked with new documentary
A bicyclist passes a Dutch flag flying half-staff at the site of a shooting incident in a tram in Utrecht, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Montreal Impact count of their sterling defence as they host NYCFC
Montreal Impact count of their sterling defence as they host NYCFC
Carbon tax decision boosts Trudeau’s Liberals, but ruling is first of many
Campbell Clark
SNC-Lavalin shareholders show new levels of discontent with board and chief executive
SNC-Lavalin shareholders show new levels of discontent with board and chief executive
Canada vows to defend its businesses in Cuba as U.S. opens way for lawsuits
The Havana skyline is seen on Jan. 20, 2015.
Yonge at heart and with hopes pinned on a fresh start
Yonge at heart and with hopes pinned on a fresh start
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
Streetwise newsletter: Catch up on the best reads of the week
Pedestrians pass in front of HSBC Holdings Plc signage displayed near Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Bay Street is the center of Toronto's Financial District and is often used as a metaphor to refer to Canada's financial industry. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
Disney to sell Fox regional sports networks to Sinclair in $9.6-billion deal
Chinese takeover of mortgage insurer Genworth held up by Canada’s national security concerns
Chinese takeover of mortgage insurer Genworth held up by Canada’s national security concerns
Quebec social workers decry working conditions following death of Granby girl
The top performing TSX stock of 2019 is still adored by analysts - but on this side of the border only
Is Shopify a pricey stock? Yes, but only according to U.S. analysts, says David Berman
Veteran actor Jenny Phipps drew audiences to Shaw Festival for 30 seasons
Jennifer Phipps.
Canada must use its trade weapons to respond to China now
The Trudeau government needs to take a tough response to Chinese belligerency and fight back with steely-eyed determination, Lawrence Herman argues. (File Photo)
Climate hypocrisy is built into Bill C-69 project list
Climate hypocrisy is built into Bill C-69 project list, writes Marla Orenstein
Both Alberta and B.C. will be losers if the pipeline squabble escalates
Jeffrey Jones
Becoming Dr. Ruth puts the lovable sex therapist on full display, but misses the mark
Linda Kash plays the titular character in Becoming Dr. Ruth.
Minneapolis to pay US$20-million to family of Australian woman fatally shot by police
Posters of Justine Ruszczyk Damond are displayed in Minneapolis, on July 23, 2018.
CUPE certified to represent hundreds of WestJet Encore flight attendants
The union that represents WestJet and WestJet Encore pilots says it has filed an unfair labour practice complaint over the airline's recruitment of pilots for Swoop, the new ultra-low-cost airline slated to begin flying in June. A pilot taxis a Westjet Boeing 737-700 plane to a gate after arriving at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Monday February, 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Quebec man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of ex-girlfriend
Quebec man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of ex-girlfriend
Floods finally subsiding across eastern Canada: ‘Now you get into the long slog’
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale speaks with resident Jean Lamoureux as he tours flooded areas in Rockland, Ont. on May 2, 2019.
U.S. renews sanctions waivers allowing civilian nuclear work in Iran
U.S. renews sanctions waivers allowing civilian nuclear work in Iran
Canadian firm WSP finding new work in Saudi Arabia despite diplomatic dispute
Women hockey players hope NHL steps in to create new league
Women hockey players hope NHL steps in to create new league
How not to die with a big RRSP
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CBC must diversify revenue to protect it from political whims, president Catherine Tait says
Catherine Tait, looks on as Heritage Minister Melanie Joly announces that Tait is the new president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 3, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Dreaming big has become a rare commodity for Canadian businesses
Barrie McKenna
The argument for holding bonds: A diversified portfolio has proven benefits
The argument against holding bonds: Your portfolio is better off without them over the long haul
Can this couple ‘melt down’ their $4.9-million retirement savings in a tax-wise way?
Eric and Estelle
Marineland, Vancouver Aquarium shipping two beluga whales out of the country
Marineland, Vancouver Aquarium shipping two beluga whales out of the country
Evening Update: Saskatchewan court rules federal carbon tax constitutional; Former Catalan president aims to visit Quebec
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a pro-pipeline rally at IJACK Technologies Inc. near Moosomin, Sask., on Saturday February 16, 2019. Today Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal will be the first in Canada to rule on whether a federally-imposed carbon tax is constitutional. The Saskatchewan Party government launched a legal challenge against Ottawa's carbon price that came into effect for consumers April 1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
Scientology cruise ship leaves St. Lucia after measles quarantine
Scientology cruise ship leaves St. Lucia after measles quarantine
U.S. judge approves Fiat Chrysler diesel emissions settlement
A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sign is seen in Auburn Hills, Mich., on May 25, 2018.
Insiders keep buying as Cenovus Energy rallies
Ted Dixon
Bullish on FirstEnergy
Monica Rizk
Alberta is mad – and people who care about how Canada is supposed to work should be, too
Alberta is mad – and people who care about how Canada is supposed to work should be, too, writes Martha Hall Findlay
Trade pact with Europe could be hurt by climate-action infighting, McKenna says
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa, Friday May 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Next to Normal defies musical standards by addressing the complexity of mental illness in families
Ma-Anne Dionisio is in the role of Diana Goodman, the wife and mother beset by what might be bipolar disorder.
South Sudan rivals agree on six-month extension in peace deal
South Sudan's ex-vice president and former rebel leader Riek Machar is pictured during an interview with Reuters in Rome, Italy, April 12, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi.
Four Palestinians killed, two Israelis wounded in Gaza violence
A relative of a Palestinian Hamas militant who was killed in an Israeli air strike reacts at a hospital in the central Gaza Strip on May 3, 2019.
Alberta couple cares for 22 children with special needs
Brian and Kathleen Reeves don’t plan to adopt any more children, but they have no regrets about getting involved with medical foster care. (File Photo).
After big election losses, the U.K. government is on the rocks
After big election losses, the U.K. government is on the rocks
Divided over impeachment, Democrats find unity in targeting Attorney-General Barr
Democrats threaten to hold Barr in contempt of Congress over Mueller report
I got creative with my pain and launched an infertility podcast
I got creative with my pain and launched an infertility podcast, writes Joanna Griffiths
Elon Musk doubles down on investment as Tesla raises capital goal
The logo of Tesla is seen in Taipei, Taiwan on Aug. 11, 2017.
Caster Semenya wins 800 metres two days after losing appeal against new rules
DOHA, QATAR - MAY 03: Caster Semenya of South Africa races to the line to win the Women's 800 metres during the IAAF Diamond League event at the Khalifa International Stadium on May 03, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Health and safety inspectors head to flood-hit New Brunswick
Keith McKay and Dee Branston use a canoe to carry food to a house on Jarvis Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick on Friday April 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
Police chief apologizes for harm done to Edmonton’s LGBTQ community
Police chief apologizes for harm done to Edmonton’s LGBTQ community
What were all the Doug Ford critics doing when the Liberals ran up the bills? Egging them on.
Marcus Gee
Liam Hickey scores four goals as Canada beats South Korea 10-0 in para hockey semis
Liam Hickey of Canada in action during the Hockey Play-off Semifinal Game between Canada and Korea in the Gangneung Hockey Centre. The Paralympic Winter Games, PyeongChang, South Korea, Thursday 15th March 2018.
Saskatchewan court rules federal carbon tax constitutional in first of several legal challenges
Saskatchewan court rules federal carbon tax constitutional in first of several legal challenges
Dead to Me is a black comedy alive with wit, mystery and melancholy on Netflix
John Doyle
Amid backlash, Nova Scotia tells schools athletics authority to reinstate rugby
Photo Rugby ball on the green grass
When to dump funds held in an RESP, and reasons to still like Berkshire
Investor Warren Buffet arrives for the premiere of the film "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" in New York September 20, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/Files
Winger Liam Kay ready to return after lengthy injury absence from Toronto Wolfpack
Toronto Wolfpack and Swinton Lions players square off in Betfred Championship rugby league play Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Toronto.
Students across Alberta stage walk out to protest expected gay-straight alliance changes
Students protest the new Alberta government's expected changes to gay-straight alliance law outside Western Canada High School, in Calgary, on May 3, 2019.
Afghanistan’s grand council calls for peace talks with Taliban
Afghanistan’s grand council calls for peace talks with Taliban
TransCanada drops ‘Canada’ from name as quarterly profit beats analysts’ estimates
A TransCanada Keystone Pipeline pump station operates outside Steele City, Nebraska, in this file photo taken March 10, 2014. TransCanada Corp, the company behind the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline project, is in talks to buy U.S. natural gas pipeline operator Columbia Pipeline Group Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump and Putin discuss ‘Russian Hoax’, North Korea in phone call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for more than an hour on Friday, the White House and Kremlin said
‘Extremely severe’ Cyclone Fani hits India’s east coast
A damaged water tank is pictured after Cyclone Fani hit Puri, in the eastern state of Odisha, India, May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer NO ARCHIVES. NO RESALES.
U.S. Vice President Pence joins chorus: Federal Reserve should cut interest rates
US Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 26, 2019. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
May 4: With rights come responsibilities. Letters to the editor on World Press Freedom Day 2019
U.K. protests embolden a ‘Climate Spring’ of grassroots environmental movements
Climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion protest at the Parliament Square in London, Britain May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
Canada ‘needs more’ cannabis stores. These charts prove it
Crowds lined up outside the Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. shop at 202 Queen St. West continue around the corner an up St. Patrick St., on April 1 2019. April 1 marked the first day people could buy cannabis at a store in Ontario.
Pence warns Trump will ‘stand firm’ on demand for structural changes in China trade as deal appears near
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence told CNBC television in an interview broadcast on Friday that Trump ‘remains very hopeful’ about reaching a deal in talks next week in Washington.
The friendly relationship between PEI’s incoming rival parties may be fraying
Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King makes a point at the provincial leaders debate at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, P.E.I. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Worst harvest in a decade sparks North Korea food crisis, UN warns
(FILES) A file photo taken on November 22, 2017 shows people pushing a cart carrying cabbage in Hamhung on North Korea's northeast coast. - North Korea recorded its worst harvest for more than a decade last year, the United Nations said on March 6, 2019, as natural disasters combined with its lack of arable land and inefficient agriculture to hit production. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP)ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images
Central bank dovishness means stocks have a reason to keep rising
Candice Bangsund, CFA, is vice-president and portfolio manager, global asset allocation, at Fiera Capital Corp.
Quebec court rejects elements of province’s vaping legislation
A man smokes an electronic cigarette in Chicago on April 23, 2014. A Quebec Superior Court judge says the province is within its rights to legislate on vaping but has declared certain sections of the law forbidding the demonstration of vaping products inside shops or specialized clinics invalid. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Nam Y. Huh, File
Canadian fighters look to make their mark as UFC touches down in Ottawa
Canadian fighters look to make their mark as UFC touches down in Ottawa
Grey Cup gets a new base for third time in its 110-year history
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie addresses the media during the State of the League news conference at Grey Cup week in Edmonton, Friday, November 23, 2018. The CFL's international push continued Thursday as the league announced a partnership with Germany. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
HSBC Canada profit falls as CEO sounds cautious note on economic headwinds
Pedestrians pass in front of HSBC Holdings Plc signage displayed near Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Bay Street is the center of Toronto's Financial District and is often used as a metaphor to refer to Canada's financial industry. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
Decorated trainer Mark Casse chasing first Kentucky Derby title with War of Will
Decorated trainer Mark Casse chasing first Kentucky Derby title with War of Will
What three-row SUV is best? Depends what you’re looking for
The Ford Expedition is the best hauler in its class.
Université de Montréal’s massive project stirs hopes and fears as it aims to transform the face of the city
A conceptual image of the largest university building project in Canada shows the site of former rail lands, which are the size of 165 football fields, filled in with buildings, tree-lined streets and green spaces.
From the comments: ‘Without a free press, democracy would wither and die.’ Readers reflect on World Press Freedom Day
ILLUSTRATION BY ISTVAN BANYAI
Security officials from 30 countries agree to 5G security guidelines
Security officials from 30 countries agree to 5G security guidelines
B.C. fish-processing facility probed over reports of illegal bartering
A Department of Fisheries and Oceans boat is seen in this undated handout photo. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting what it describes as a large-scale forensic audit of a fish processing facility near Prince Rupert, B.C. A release from the department says it is following up on reports of illegal activity on the north coast that includes fish bartered or sold in exchange for the cost of processing or other services, such as financial loans. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada *MANDATORY CREDIT*
White House to work on USMCA enforcement amid Democrats’ request, Larry Kudlow says
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, U.S. on May 3, 2019.
The week’s most oversold and overbought stocks on the TSX
Antiretroviral AIDS therapy prevents transmission of HIV, researchers say
FILE - In this May 10, 2012, file photo, a doctor holds Truvada pills at her office in San Francisco. New research shows more promise for using AIDS treatment drugs, such as Truvada, as a prevention tool, to help keep uninfected people from catching HIV during sex with a partner who has the virus. Truvada has been shown to help prevent infection when one partner has the virus and one does not, but the evidence so far has been strongest for male-female couples. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Canadian dollar rebounds from one-week low on muted U.S. wage inflation
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
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