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Huawei to sell undersea cable business, buyer’s exchange filing shows
Steph Curry leads the way as Warriors even NBA Finals series with Toronto Raptors at 1-1
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) looks on as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) makes a pass during first half game 2 NBA Finals action, in Toronto on Sunday, June 2, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Golden State’s victory in Game 2 means this NBA Finals series is truly on now
Cathal Kelly
Three people killed in plane crash near Medicine Hat
B.C. regulator orders stop to unlicensed mortgage broker who secured more than half a billion dollars in mortgages over past decade
Homes are pictured in Vancouver, Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Globe and Mail takes over global Facebook ad-monitoring project
FILE PHOTO: A man poses with a magnifier in front of a Facebook logo on display in this illustration taken in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Missing and murdered inquiry calls for police overhaul to halt Indigenous ‘genocide’
Bernie Williams, front left, who has been an advocate for women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for 30 years, receives a hug after testifying at the final day of hearings at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, in Richmond, B.C., on Sunday April 8, 2018. Williams said her abuse began at age three and continued through foster homes and a marriage, involving broken bones and brutal rapes. One foster family forced the kids to eat from bowls on their hands and knees, like dogs, she said. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Jeongeun Lee6 of South Korea wins U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament
Jeongeun Lee6 of South Korea kisses her trophy after winning the U.S. Women's Open Championship on Sunday.
Before Trump, politicians didn’t wade into partisanship during presidential trips abroad
David Shribman
Scheer asked to kick out of caucus Conservative MP who quoted from Christchurch supremacist killer’s manifesto
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 29, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
NDP climate policy is serious but not radical
Campbell Clark
As Alberta fires rage, ‘the fight still goes on’
June 2, 2019 - Firefighters, heavy equipment, and aircraft continue to work tirelessly on the McMillan Complex (SCX-001). Here you see inside our operations Ð heavy equipment is building fireguard on the southeast side of the wildfire, while helicopters are moving firefighters to strategic locations. The complex is located approximately 22km northeast of the junction of Highway 88 and Highway 754. The complex is comprised of 4 wildfires and is classified as Out of Control at 155,967ha in size. There has been minimal growth over the last 24 hours.
Tornadoes hit Gatineau, Ottawa areas, though no injuries reported
B.C. RCMP to review 2012 investigation after video surfaces of male officer interrogating Indigenous teen who reported sexual assault
RCMP CHief Superintendent Jennifer Strachan answers questions at a press conference April 22, 2013 in Toronto. The RCMP arrested two individuals and charged them with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack against a VIA passenger train. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)
Canada suspends work at embassy in Venezuela
In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canadian diplomats’ visas are set to expire at the end of June and cannot be renewed. (File Photo).
The e-scooter invasion is coming to Canada. What will our cities do with them?
Ryan Mounsey, senior economic development adviser in Waterloo, left, says the city is 'quite pleased' with how the scooter project has worked out. Here, he tries them out with Lime operations manager Thomas Alif, middle, and Mike Pereira, manager of David Johnston Reasearch and Technology Park.
William Forsythe’s Physical Thinking at the National Ballet is a rich and vigorous interrogation of the classical medium
Heather Ogden and Jack Bertinshaw with Artists of the Ballet in The Second Detail.
Applications for asylum in Canada for Syrian White Helmets stalled over security concerns
A helmet is seen next to Raed al-Saleh (L), head of the "White Helmets" civilian defence group, during a press conference with Syria NGOs Alliance and Idlib Health Directorate representatives on May 31, 2019, at Taksim Elite World Hotel in Istanbul. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)YASIN AKGUL/AFP/Getty Images
Boston Bruins’ potent power play is key in the Stanley Cup Final
Boston Bruins centre Sean Kuraly celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of Game 3 on Saturday.
Trudeau government investing $300-million in women’s equality in Canada and developing countries
Maryam Monsef in March.
Rockies beat Blue Jays 5-1, leaving Toronto winless on six-game road trip
Blue Jays' Brandon Drury strikes out on Sunday as Toronto ended a six-game road trip winless.
LNG exports to Asia will earn Paris accord credits, Ottawa says
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Monday April 29, 2019 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Dangerous ‘purple heroin’ has made its way to Montreal, police document says
'Purple heroin' (File Photo)
Cogeco urges CRTC to find ‘middle ground’ in fight for wireless customers
A Cogeco sign hangs at the company's annual general meeting in Montreal, Tuesday, January 14, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Cannabis company pays executives and board US$60-million after half-billion-dollar writedown
For U.S. Fed, it’s a pick-your-poison choice between higher inflation or an inevitable return to QE
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell says he wants to take advantage of a growing economy to review how the Fed tries to meet its twin goals of maximum employment and stable prices. (File Photo).
Ontario government and regulatory authority developing final rules for financial planner, financial advisor regulation
One financial planner advises clients to live under their means, and spend less than they can afford.
Don’t impeach Donald Trump. Vote him out of office
President Donald Trump smiles as he arrives on stage to receive a prayer at McLean Bible Church, in Vienna, Va., Sunday June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
We need to distinguish hype from reality in China disputes
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Katie Hoffman found laughter in every aspect of life
Katie Hoffman, lives lived
Stratford Festival 2019: Little Shop of Horrors and the horror of musical theatre as a joke
Gabi Epstein as Audrey and André Morin as Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors.
Analysts see better days ahead for Corus as company bounces back from poor share sale last month
The new Corus logo inside Corus Quay in Toronto is photographed on Friday, June 22, 2018. Corus Entertainment Inc. beat expectations as it reported its second-quarter revenue rose compared with a year ago, boosted by gains in its television business. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Ramadan markets serve as launch pad for Muslim entrepreneurs
Mariam Nouser, founder of a ethical fashion brand called "Infinitely Classic," poses for a photograph above "The Eid Market" event at Scarborough Town Centre on Friday, May 31, 2019. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
BDC’s GP Academy helps venture capitalists up their game
Janet Bannister; General Partner at Real Ventures is seen at her home in Toronto, Ontario Tuesday August 25/2015. (Photo by Kevin Van Paassen for The Globe and Mail)
Trump returns to Europe at a time of turmoil, like a bull who keeps returning to the china shop
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Five key steps to negotiating a deal - including four magic words
Globe.SmlBizSummit2019-191.jpg The Globe and Mail Small Business Summit Small Business Summit: Pic of Fotini Iconmopoulos
Undertaking project that could stir up public backlash requires accepting ‘social licence’
Harvey Schachter
Georgian Partners seeks to raise Canada’s first $1-billion private venture fund
Madalin Mihailescu, CTO of Georgian Partners, left, and Jason Brenier, vice president strategy pose in their Toronto office. Chris Donovan/The Globe and Mail
I took on new responsibilities - is it too late to ask for raise?
Back lit image of two businessmen arguing
Dwyane Wade honours graduates at Florida high school where mass shooting left 17 dead last year
The 'Temple of Time' honors the 17 students killed during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018. (File Photo).
The Greek economy is doing better, but still poorly
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrives for a cabinet meeting in Athens, Greece, May 31, 2019. REUTERS/Costas Baltas
Bank of Canada Act doesn’t need tweaking
(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 12, 2011, the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. - Canada's central bank on May 29, 2019, maintained its key lending rate at 1.75 percent, saying it expects the local economy to pick up after a recent slowdown despite heightened uncertainty over trade with China. (Photo by GEOFF ROBINS / AFP)GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images
Trudeau government investing $47-million to increase capacity at Port of Halifax
The money will cover half the cost of two projects, the first of which will increase storage capacity at the port by using an existing rail line through the downtown to connect the South End Container Terminal to the Fairview Cove Container Terminal north of the city’s core.
FAA says some Boeing 737 Max planes may have faulty parts
FILE PHOTO: The Boeing logo is pictured at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition fair (LABACE) at Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 14, 2018. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker
Arrows rally over New York’s Rugby United to secure Major League Rugby playoff spot
Toronto Arrows prop Morgan Mitchell walks out with teammates ahead of a game against the Seattle Seawolves in Seattle on Feb. 17, 2019.
Trump doubles down on Mexico threats ahead of tariff talks
White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney arrives at an event to celebrate the anniversary of first lady Melania Trump's 'Be Best' initiative in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Wawrinka outlasts Tsitsipas in marathon ‘battle of the backhands’
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka reacts after winning his fourth round match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in Paris, France, on June 2, 2019.
Apricot Power brand apricot seeds recalled over concerns of cyanide poisoning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of Apricot Power brand apricot seeds and apricot seed meal due to concerns about cyanide poisoning. One of the products is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Food Inspection Agency MANDATORY CREDIT
Rental parking helps sell Annex Victorian
Done Deal, 70 Howland Ave., Toronto
Quebec spends $33-million to combat eastern spruce budworm outbreak
Fiat Chrysler discusses improved Renault merger bid to win French backing
(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 27, 2019 shows the logos of Italian-US carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and French auto maker Renault. - Renault's board of directors will meet on June 4, 2019 to formulate its response to a merger proposal by Fiat Chrysler, which is likely to lead to talks aimed at creating the world's third-largest automaker, the company said. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP)MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images
Stan the Man: Wawrinka’s 5-set French win gets him Federer
Switzerland's Roger Federer plays a shot against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Virginia Beach gunman told boss of resignation hours before shooting
A makeshift memorial rests at the edge of a police cordon in front of a municipal building that was the scene of a shooting, on Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va.
Postcards from the past: Remembering the Canadian soldiers who died in Normandy
Ha Tu Thanh
Richard Carapaz wins Giro d’Italia, the first Ecuadorian cyclist to capture grand tour title
Overall race winner Team Movistar rider Ecuador's Richard Carapaz celebrates after competing in stage twenty-one, the final stage of the 102nd Giro d'Italia on June 2, 2019.
Tariff and climate issues take a toll on Canada’s softwood lumber industry
Softwood lumber is pictured at Tolko Industries in Heffley Creek, B.C., on Sunday, April, 1, 2018.
Alberta oil project sale shows trend of poor Chinese oil patch investment performances
A pumpjack works at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. A Chinese company's $817-million investment in a northern Alberta heavy oil project nine years ago has collapsed in value to less than $80 million, based on the price its Canadian partner has negotiated for the sale of its majority stake. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Pompeo says U.S. ready to talk to Iran 'with no preconditions’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a press conference on June 2, 2019 in Bellinzona, southern Switzerland. Pompeo’s meeting with Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis came amid concerns about the potential for escalation and miscalculation with Iran.
China blames U.S. for trade dispute, says it won’t back down
Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen speaks during a press conference about China-U.S. trade issues at the State Council Information Office in Beijing, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. China issued a report blaming the United States for a trade dispute and says it won't back down on 'major issues of principle.'
Bombings in Afghan capital kill at least two, injure dozens
Afghan security police walk at the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for historical mistreatment of Roma people
Pope Francis speaks during a divine liturgy on June 2, 2019 at the liberty field in Blaj, Romania.
Top-rated TSX pick, 3 solid high-yielding stocks and big bank worries: What you need to know in investing this week
The Boyd Group Inc. handout Spray booth
Italy says it won’t seek fight with EU over Brussels warning on public debt
FILE PHOTO: Italian Economy Minister Giovanni Tria attends a final vote on Italy's 2019 budget law at the Lower House of the Parliament in Rome, Italy, on Dece. 29, 2018.
In 1989, China extinguished Tiananmen’s protests – but lit the spark for a religious revival
A believer reads the bible during mass at St. Joseph's Church, a government-sanctioned Catholic church, in Beijing, China, October 1, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Pikangikum First Nation evacuations hit 1,700 as nearby wildfire rages
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces help evacuate people due to wildfire concerns in Pikangikum First Nation, 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., on May 30, 2019.
Huawei pushes ahead with rural internet strategy in Canada despite political controversy over 5G security
The community of Lac la Hache in central British Columbia is set to receive faster internet service as part of a trial by ABC Communications using Huawei technology. A view of a lake in Lac la Hache is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Monika Paterson, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Montreal aims to find affordable-housing solution that has eluded Toronto, Vancouver
A real estate sign is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June, 12, 2018. The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales climbed higher in April, boosted by gains in Montreal and the Toronto region. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward
Italy blocks Steve Bannon’s plans for right-wing political academy
This file photo taken on May 2, 2019 shows a general view of the Trisulti Monastery Certosa di Trisulti in Collepardo. Opening the academy has been part of Bannon’s plans to further spread his nationalist, populist ring-wing politics across Europe.
Ruiz stuns Joshua for heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden
Boxing - Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr - WBA Super, IBF, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Titles - Madison Square Garden, New York, United States - June 1, 2019 Andy Ruiz Jr in action with Anthony Joshua Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Cruise ship plows into Venice tourist boat, injuring five
The tourist river boat that was struck by a towering cruise liner, left, is dwarfed by the MSC Magnifica cruise liner passing by, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, June 2, 2019. The MSC Opera cruise ship has struck a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy canal in Venice. Italian media report that at least five people have been injured in the crash. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
I want to restore fun, hope and a sense of dignity to long-term care
I want to restore fun, hope and a sense of dignity to long-term care
Five D-Day books to satisfy the history buff on its 75th anniversary
D-Day 6 June 1944, The British 2nd Army: second-wave troops of 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, probably Highland Light Infantry of Canada, disembarking with bicycles from LCI(L)s (Landing Craft Infantry Large) onto 'Nan White' Beach, JUNO Area at Bernieres-sur-Mer, shortly before midday on June 6, 1944.
Keep the green in your wallet with these seven budget-friendly electric vehicles
This undated photo provided by Hyundai shows the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, an affordable electric car that gets 124 miles of range on a charge. (Hyundai North America via AP)
Your lookahead horoscope: June 2
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