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Trump could have tough time making good on his deportation threat
In this June 13, 2019, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, in Washington.
Edwin Jackson gets torched as Toronto Blue Jays fall to Los Angeles Angels
Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital launches new program for gender-reassignment surgery
Janet Macbeth, seen here, was the first patient in Canada to receive a vaginoplasty at Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital.
Man gets 21 months for sharing video of New Zealand mosque shooting
Philip Neville Arps, left, appears for sentencing. The Christchurch businessman who shared a video of worshippers being slaughtered at a New Zealand mosque has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.
‘It’s not time to stress’: Kawhi Leonard tight-lipped on future as Raptors celebrate with fans
‘It’s not time to stress’: Kawhi Leonard tight-lipped on future as Raptors celebrate with fans
Six books to help you understand the Winnipeg General Strike
A crowd gathers outside the Union Bank of Canada building on Main Street during the Winnipeg General Strike on June 21, 1919.
Durham police chief takes senior policing dispute to the courtroom
Durham police chief takes senior policing dispute to the courtroom
Senate committee to postpone investigation into failed Mark Norman prosecution
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman arrives at the Ottawa Courthouse, on May 8, 2019, in Ottawa.
Winnipeg Jets trade Jacob Trouba to Rangers for Neal Pionk and 20th pick at 2019 draft
Winnipeg Jets trade Jacob Trouba to Rangers for Neal Pionk and 20th pick at 2019 draft
Rush to increase Vancouver’s housing regulation sees renters get increased, but uneven, protections
Rush to increase Vancouver’s housing regulation sees renters get increased, but uneven, protections
The Raptors’ victory parade was more than a celebration – it was a glimpse of today’s Canada
Marcus Gee
Post and Weir happy to see Brooke Henderson take sole possession of golfing record
Post and Weir happy to see Brooke Henderson take sole possession of golfing record
Ottawa releases long-awaited national dementia strategy
Roger Marple of Medicine Hat, Alberta is an advocate for the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.
Freeland says it’s dangerous for politicians to label journalists as ‘enemy of the people’
Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland arrives to take part in a discussion with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet in Ottawa on Monday, June 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Toronto Raptors celebration parade marred by violence, transit shutdowns
Fans gather at Nathan Phillips Square as they turn out for the Toronto Raptors NBA championship parade on June 17, 2019, in Toronto.
Rules on medical consent can make it difficult for parents to help children who are at risk of abusing opioids, mother tells inquest
Brock Eurchuk with his wife Rachel Staples are hoping for a change to the system after Elliot, 16, suddenly passed away in April following an accidental drug overdose. They share memories and remember the good times together at home in Victoria, B.C., on Friday May 25, 2018. Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Toronto calls for mandatory safety training for ride-hail drivers like Uber
A ride sharing mini van (R) with an Uber sticker in the front window, drives past a parked Beck taxi, on Front St. East in downtown Toronto, on Oct 3 2018. With the rise of ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, taxis companies and their drivers are feeling the pinch with customers choosing the new services over the traditional taxis.
For Canada’s cattle barons, the challenge of succession offers a chance for noblesse oblige
For Canada’s cattle barons, the challenge of succession offers a chance for noblesse oblige
Streetwise newsletter: Why GMP’s capital markets sale shouldn’t surprise anyone
Sept. 26/2008 - Pedestrians are photographed in the financial district at the intersection of King St. and Bay St. in Toronto, Ont. Sept. 26/2008. Sept. 26/2008 Photo by Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail
Groups launch challenge of Quebec’s secularism bill one day after it becomes law
Groups launch challenge of Quebec’s secularism bill one day after it becomes law
Why GMP’s capital markets sale shouldn’t surprise anyone
A sign on Bay St. noting the area is the Financial District, is photographed on July 10 2017. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Why the loonie is primed for a rally
Conservatives blast Liberal promise to ban assault weapons
Conservatives blast Liberal promise to ban assault weapons
Massive parade takes over Toronto to celebrate Raptors NBA championship
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Geared up: Raptors’ historic NBA Finals win boosts demand for merchandise
Toronto Raptors fans celebrate during the Toronto Raptors championship parade on Lakeshore Boulevard, on June 17, 2019.
HBC share price surges past Baker’s privatization offer
Investors holding on for higher HBC bid as shares keep rising
Canadian aerospace industry needs federal funding as it loses global ground, report says
View of a Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft to be auctioned by Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador during the Aerospace Fair 2019 at the Santa Lucia military airbase in Zumpango, Mexico state, Mexico on April 26, 2019.
Raptors broadcaster Matt Devlin credited with keeping parade crowd calm after shooting
Toronto Raptors' play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin speaks to the crowd during the 2019 Toronto Raptors Championship parade in Toronto, on Monday, June 17, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Liberals’ balancing act between energy and the environment climaxes this week
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Monday, June 17, 2019 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
This strategist’s bold call at the start of this year was right on the mark. Here’s what he’s now predicting for the TSX
Luc Vallée, chief strategist at Laurentian Bank Securities, poses in a branch in Montreal, on June 12, 2019.
How long might the Trans Mountain expansion construction be delayed?
Even if the Trans Mountain expansion is approved, how long might construction be delayed?
What a go-ahead on Trans Mountain will mean for long-suffering TSX energy investors
A no trespassing sign is seen posted outside double security fencing at the Kinder Morgan Burnaby Terminal tank farm, the terminus point of the Trans Mountain pipeline, in Burnaby, B.C., on April 30, 2019.
Trans Mountain is not in the public’s interest - and we do not consent to it
Leah George-Wilson is the Chief of Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Senate committee extends deadline for inquiry into Mark Norman case
Vice Admiral Mark Norman reacts during a press conference in Ottawa on May 8, 2019. Conservative senators are expected to drop their bid to conduct an inquiry into the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Members of the Senate defence committee will meet later this afternoon where Conservative Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais has indicated he plans to withdraw his motion to hear from Norman and other witnesses about the case. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Raptors won’t have a predictable dynasty. But anything can happen
Cathal Kelly
Quebec passes a terrible law, and for the worst reasons
Quebec passes a terrible law, and for the worst reasons
Algorithms, chatbots and AI screening: Have job candidates become a commodity in our digital world?
Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B., is the executive director of the Association of Canadian Search Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS), the national voice of the recruiting, employment and staffing services industry. Ted Maksimowski, MBA, B. Comm, is an ACSESS board member and a franchise owner at Express Employment Professionals.
Minor facelift speeds trade of glitzy Hamilton bungalow
Done Deal, 31 Gaines Ave., Hamilton
These ten TSX stocks show strong earnings momentum
Lopez Obrador says Mexico doesn’t want trade war with U.S., though it ‘could win’
FILE PHOTO: Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador takes part in a "unity" rally to defend the dignity of Mexico and talk about the trade negotiations with the U.S., in Tijuana, Mexico June 8, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes/File Photo
More than 20 Mississippi students hospitalized in bus crash
This photograph provided by Ken Strachan, director of the Carroll County Emergency Management/Civil Defense Agency, shows a Greenwood School District school bus on its side on U.S. 82 near McCarley Road in Carroll County, Mississippi, Monday, June 17, 2019. Several Greenwood High School students were injured in the one-vehicle accident and were taken to area hospitals. (Ken Strachan/The Carroll County Emergency Management/Civil Defense Agency)
France beat Nigeria 1-0 on controversial penalty
Nigeria players points towards the electronic screen as they protest a yellow card and a penalty awarded against their goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie by Melissa Borjas of Honduras, middle, during the Women's World Cup Group A soccer match between Nigeria and France at the Roazhon Park in Rennes, France, Monday, June 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Vincent Michel)
For Scheer’s Conservatives, it’s either a majority government or maybe no government at all
John Ibbitson
British Columbia government loosens social assistance rules to ease poverty
Norway eliminates South Korea from Women’s World Cup with 2-1 win
CORRECTS SCORE Norway player's from left, Ingrid Syrstad Engen, Guro Reiten, Maren Mjelde and Ingrid Moe Wold celebrate after their 2-1 win over South Korea in their Women's World Cup Group A soccer match at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
American Airlines discussing deal for 50 Airbus narrow-body jets: sources
In this Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, photo, an American Airlines Airbus A321 takes off from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. On Friday, June 14, 2019, a federal judge ordered unions that represent American Airlines mechanics not to interfere in the airline's operations. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Stratford Festival 2019: Nathan the Wise’s plea for religious tolerance could use fireworks
Stratford 2019: Nathan the Wise’s plea for religious tolerance could use fireworks
Growers hope standards bring order to U.S. hemp industry ‘mess’
Hudson’s Bay CFO Ed Record takes medical leave
A group of shareholders of Hudson's Bay Co., including executive chairman Richard Baker, is proposing to take the retailer private. The flagship Hudson's Bay Company store is shown in Toronto on January 27, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Canada’s fear of foreign competition is leaving a high cost for consumers
Canada’s wireless market is dominated by three companies – Rogers, Bell and Telus.
Some organizations offered time off so employees could attend Raptors parade
Fans celebrate during the 2019 Toronto Raptors Championship parade in Toronto on Monday, June 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
UN high commissioner urges redress as Canada responds to MMIWG inquiry
UN high commissioner urges redress as Canada responds to MMIWG inquiry
Evening Update: Thousands flood downtown Toronto for Raptors parade, shots fired at rally
Fans cheer as the Toronto Raptors pass by during the 2019 Toronto Raptors Championship parade in Toronto, on Monday, June 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
Bank of Canada’s Schembri says flexible exchange rate helps economy cope with external shocks
The Bank of Canada is shown in Ottawa on April 24, 2019.
Wanted: A new leader for Hong Kong
Frank Ching is a Hong Kong-based journalist and commentator.
Key takeaways from ‘Can Canada maintain its first-mover advantage in cannabis?’
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Riders’ rookie head coach Craig Dickenson facing a quarterback dilemma
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson speaks during a media announcement at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Friday January 25, 2019. Craig Dickenson has settled on a defensive co-ordinator.The Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach announced Friday that defensive back coach Jason Shivers has been promoted to the post. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
Four injured after shooting at Nathan Phillips Square during massive Raptors rally, police say
Four injured after shooting at Nathan Phillips Square during massive Raptors rally, police say
Vegan. Keto. Paleo. The diets at my dinner table make meal planning a nightmare
Weather Service confirms nine tornadoes in central Indiana
In this Saturday, June 15, 2019, debris lies on the ground in Beech Grove, Ind., after a tornado moved through the area. Weather officials say severe storms in central Indiana caused floods and produced several tornadoes. (Matt Kryger/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
A lasting impact of the Raptors victory: Culture, sports and politics converge on TV
John Doyle
Trudeau heading to Washington to push for passage of new North American trade deal
Flags of the U.S., Canada and Mexico fly next to each other in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/Files
Germany beats South Africa 4-0 to win Group B at Women’s World Cup
Soccer Football - Women's World Cup - Group B - South Africa v Germany - Stade de La Mosson, Montpellier, France - June 17, 2019 Germany's Almuth Schult and Leonie Maier celebrate winning the match REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman awaiting emergency bypass surgery in Calgary hospital
Measha Bruggergosman performs at the 2018 East Coast Music Awards gala in Halifax on May 3, 2018.
Spain and China advance at Women’s World Cup with scoreless draw
China's Wu Haiyan, center, gives the thumbs up at the end of the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between China and Spain at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France, on June 17, 2019.
My tween daughter doesn’t care about personal hygiene. How do I encourage her to take care of herself?
My tween daughter doesn’t care about personal hygiene. How do I encourage her to take care of herself?
Montreal telemedicine startup Dialogue raises $40-million in financing led by Caisse
Montreal telemedicine startup Dialogue raises $40-million in financing led by Caisse
U.S. eases previously announced cuts to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala,
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, on May 16, 2019.
On streets with bike lanes, can cyclists still ride on the road?
File #: 14042380 Bike lane and traffic Bike lane on a rainy day. Sign for bicycle painted on the asphalt. Car and traffic in background. Dividing line, diminishing perspective. Credit: iStockphoto (Royalty-Free) Keywords: Bicycle, Cycling, City, Bicycle Lane, Urban Scene, City Life, Traffic, Cyclist, Lane, Transportation, Cycle, Sign, Road
Mandatory evacuation ordered for northern Alberta community due to wildfire
Mandatory evacuation ordered for northern Alberta community due to wildfire
Windsor’s Orchestra Breva celebrates the heroism of Laura Secord
Windsor, Ontario ---2019-06-17--- Melanie Paul Tanovich, Director of Orchestra Breva poses for a portrait in Windsor, Ontario on June 17, 2019 GEOFF ROBINS/ The Globe and Mail
Toronto first responders dealing with lost children and dehydrated fans at Raptors parade
Jun 17, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Fans gather at Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall during the Toronto Raptors championship parade. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
KPMG fined $50-million for using stolen data, exam fraud: U.S. SEC
FILE PHOTO: A KPMG logo is seen on their downtown office tower in Los Angeles, California May 13, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Boeing dealt new blow as Airbus launches long-range A321 jet at Paris Airshow
An Airbus A330 NEO seen on a taxi way during the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, on June 17, 2019.
Gary Woodland gets his game-winning shot at U.S. Open
Gary Woodland of the United States plays a shot from the 14th tee during the final round of the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 16, 2019 in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Sudan’s protest leaders call for night rallies amid standoff with ruling military
Burned cars remain at the square where the military cleared the opposition sit-in camp, in Khartoum, Sudan.
Rebecca Quinn set to make her 50th appearance for Canada’s women’s soccer team at World Cup
Rebecca Quinn controls the ball against Panama during the first half of the CONCACAF Women's Championship semi-finals on Oct. 14, 2018, in Frisco, Tex.
FIFA racism risk assessments for 2022 World Cup qualifiers
FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers his speech during the 69th FIFA congress in Paris, on June 5, 2019.
Oil prices slip as economic worries outweigh tanker tensions
FILE - In this April 24, 2015, file photo, pumpjacks work in a field near Lovington, N.M. Two New Mexico counties remain among the top oil-producing counties in the U.S., according to new federal numbers released in May 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Billionaire Patrick Drahi snaps up Sotheby’s in $3.7-billion deal
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: The Sotheby's headquarters stands on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, June 17, 2019 in New York City. The famed auction house is being purchased by telecommunications businessman Patrick Drahi for $3.7 billion. The company announced on Monday the deal, which returns Sotheby's to being a privately held company after 31 years on the New York Stock Exchange. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Montreal’s new Champlain Bridge to open June 24, roughly six months behind schedule
The new Champlain Bridge is seen still under construction, from Montreal, on Feb. 28, 2019.
Golden State congratulates Raptors on NBA title with full-page newspaper ad
Golden State congratulates Raptors on NBA title with full-page newspaper ad
Erik Karlsson re-signs with San Jose Sharks, inking eight-year deal
Erik Karlsson has re-signed with the San Jose Sharks.
Dallas Eakins hired as head coach of Anaheim Ducks
Dallas Eakins hired as head coach of Anaheim Ducks
Boeing lifts 20-year industry demand forecast to $6.8-trillion
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner performs his demonstration flight at Paris Air Show, in Le Bourget, east of Paris, France, Monday, June 17, 2019. The world's aviation elite are gathering at the Paris Air Show with safety concerns on many minds after two crashes of the popular Boeing 737 Max. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
At least 12 civilians killed as Syrian insurgents shell government-held rural area
Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies after collapsing in court
Ousted Egyptian president Morsi dies after collapsing in court
'Dividend’ is the magic word, TSX buybacks soar, and the veggie burger revolution
Lightlife burger. Four meatless burger alternatives are photographed on a grill, and dressed up won a bun with condiments, on June 13 2019.
I quit smoking, but my husband refuses to support me. What do I do?
David Eddie
Shania Twain announces return to Las Vegas for new residency
Shania Twain performs at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 3, 2018.
Shoppers Drug Mart to use blockchain technology to track medical cannabis quality
People pass by a Shoppers Drug Mart in downtown Toronto on July 15, 2013.
Through the daily market drama, my Buy and Hold Portfolio continues to exceed expectations
Gordon Pape
Canadian government in talks with Malaysia about taking back plastic waste
In this May 28, 2019, file photo, a Malaysian official inspects a container filled with plastic waste shipment prior to sending it to the Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia.
Battleground Florida: Democrats, Republicans prepare for 2020 fight
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Aaron Bessant Amphitheater, in Panama City Beach, Fla., on May 8, 2019.
Street Capital gains much-needed cash boost with $85-million sale to RFA Capital
The Bay Street sign is pictured in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
Canadian dollar sticks to narrow range ahead of Fed interest rate decision
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate will look at new social-media policy
After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate will look at new social media policy
Ottawa Senators sign forward Anthony Duclair to a one-year, $1.65-million extension
Mar 30, 2019; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Anthony Duclair (10) and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen (24) chase the puck in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
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