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Redblacks beat Roughriders in 44-41 shootout
Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Michael Wakefield holds onto the jersey of Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell. The Redblacks beat the Riders 44-41 in Ottawa on June 20, 2019.
Blue Jays offence finally comes around in support of Richard
Jun 20, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard (2) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Hong Kong protest ends peacefully but demands go unmet
People protest outside police headquarters, in Hong Kong, China, on June 21, 2019.
Alberta Mountie charged with sexual assault testifies at trial
An Alberta Mountie insists he did not ask a woman in custody to expose herself, he said during his sexual assault trial on June 20, 2019.
Protesters storm Georgia’s parliament over Russian lawmaker’s visit
A protester sits on the ground next to riot policemen, who cover themselves with shields during a rally against a Russian lawmaker's visit in Tbilisi, Georgia on June 20, 2019.
Images from Oracle Arena video show altercation between Masai Ujiri, sheriff’s deputy after Raptors championship win
Jun 13, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri (right) hugs guard Kyle Lowry (7) after defeating the Golden State Warriors in game six of the 2019 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit:Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
Zion Williamson, of Duke, smiles before the NBA basketball draft Thursday, June 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Talk of Rays’ Montreal arrangement can’t distract from Jays’ disaster
Cathal Kelly
Peter Harder, Senate Government Representative, accused of denying Mark Norman probe extension
Sen. Peter Harder, Government Representative in the Senate, speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 19, 2018.
Alberta launches legal challenge against Ottawa’s carbon tax
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks to reporters after appearing at the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources about Bill C-69 at the Senate of Canada Building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, May 2, 2019. The Kenney government aims to get its $30-million Calgary-based war room running this summer. The goal, Kenney has said, is to fight against what he calls a foreign-funded "campaign of lies and defamation" that he says has caused economic hardship by landlocking Alberta crude. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
B.C. imposes interim resource-development moratorium to protect caribou
This photo provided by the British Columbia Forest Service shows part of the Southern Selkirk caribou herd moving north through the Selkirk Mountains about three miles north of the Washington state border into Canada, in November 2005.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-British Columbia Forest Service. Garry Beaudry
Why Doug Ford’s cabinet shuffle could put more pressure on the Premier himself
Adam Radwanski
Canadian corporations may have avoided $25-billion or more in taxes in 2018: PBO
Parliamentary Budget Officer on Nov. 14, 2018
Many of the cards that could determine Trudeau’s fortunes are Trump’s
John Ibbitson
Doug Ford gives $165,000 appointments to insiders and lacrosse player connected to chief of staff
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media following a cabinet shuffle at Queen's Park in Toronto on Thursday, June 20, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Top NHL draft prospects Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko know their futures will always be linked
In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Finland's Kaapo Kakko, left, scores his sides first goal past Canada's goaltender Matt Murray during a world championships match in Kosice, Slovakia.
Advocates urge Ottawa to cease sales of military goods to Saudi Arabia amid growing backlash against war in Yemen
Demonstrators react outside the Court of Appeal after the result in the court case regarding the judgment of a legal battle by campaigners to challenge the UK government’s decision to grant licences for the export of arms to Saudi Arabia in London, Britain June 20, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson
Canadian RJ Barrett selected third overall in NBA draft by New York Knicks
RJ Barrett shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the third overall pick by the New York Knicks during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019.
Environmentalist Steven Guilbeault running for Liberals despite opposing Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a discussion with environmentalist Steven Guilbeault at the Nature Champions Summit in Montreal on Thursday, April 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Turning the page: Thunder Bay’s library a leader among civic bodies in healing a racial divide
Tenille Campbell, a Dene First Nations poet from English River First Nations, Alta., reads her work at the Thunder Bay Public Library.
Asylum-seeker border crossings down nearly 50 per cent in 2019 compared with last year
Migrants from Somalia cross into Canada illegally from the United States by walking down this train track into the town of Emerson, Man., Feb.26, 2017. The number of asylum seekers crossing the border "irregularly" into Canada has slowed compared to early last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Tory party members to decide next U.K. leader
FILE - In this two photo file combo image, Jeremy Hunt, left, and Boris Johnson, right, who are the final two contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party, Thursday June 20, 2019. Following elimination votes Britain's Conservative Party members will vote for the final two contenders with the winner due to replace Prime Minister Theresa May as party leader and prime minister. (AP Photo FILE/Matt Dunham, Frank Augstein)
Canada loses but survives, again leaving it too late to truly attack and score
John Doyle
The choreography of the National Ballet’s Merry Widow can’t match its ravishing sets
The National Ballet of Canada's THE MERRY WIDOW. Xiao Nan Yu and Guillaume Côté in The Merry Widow.
GFL lines up investment banks for IPO, seeks to raise up to $1.98-billion
An employee of GFL waste collection picks up recycling and compost in the neighbourhood of Sheppard Avenue and Dufferin Street in Toronto.
Cities respond to study of Airbnb’s impact, raise concerns over housing affordability in Canada’s rental market
The logos of Airbnb are displayed at an Airbnb event in Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Files
Too much pay, not enough say: Why so many HBC investors are balking at Baker’s plan
Jeffrey Jones
Teen vaping rate nearly doubles year after Canadian legalization of e-cigarettes, study shows
An advertisement for a Juul product at a store in the East Village neighborhood of New York on Oct. 23, 2018. The easily concealable Juul has become wildly popular with teenagers and now accounts for more than 70 percent of the e-cigarette sales in the United States. (Joshua Bright/The New York Times)
Terror relived: At Raptors parade, the family of a Danforth shooting victim is reminded why they fight to ban handguns
Ken Price and Claire Smith, whose daughter Samantha was non-fatally shot in the July 22 Danforth shooting last year, pose for a photograph at their home in Toronto, on Monday, June 17, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail)
B.C. tanker-ban bill narrowly approved by Senate in final vote
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, on Dec. 21, 2018.
Amplify: You’ve heard the history of the automobile, but not the women behind it
Race car driver Joan Newton Cuneo, seated in racing car, facing left, c. 1910-1917. source photo: Library of Congress.
York Regional Police charge four people following death of woman from fentanyl overdose
The York Regional Police coat of arms.
Quadriga monitor’s report offers strongest evidence yet of fraud, experts say
Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX says it can't access $140 million after its CEO unexpectedly died. Fred Katayama reports.
Desjardins Group suffers massive data breach of 2.9 million members by rogue employee
A Caisse populaire Desjardins sign is seen in Montreal on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
U.S. appeals court allows Trump abortion rules to take effect
FILE - In this Friday, April 5, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington. A federal appeals court said Thursday, June 20, 2019 that new Trump administration rules imposing additional hurdles for women seeking abortions can take effect while the government appeals decisions that blocked them. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Key takeaways from ‘The future of edibles’
DO NOT USE: Cannabis Professional subscriber event - marketing. Roundtable discussion with Sylvain Charlebois and Brian Sterling can-pro-graphic
Ten U.S. home-builder stocks with attractive valuations
This May 25, 2018, photo shows a home under construction in Hampton Township, Pa. On Tuesday, June 19, the Commerce Department reports on U.S. home construction in May. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
A climate-change plan that hides the cost of fighting climate change
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer delivers a speech on the environment in Chelsea, Que. Wednesday June 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Trump’s enemies could help him win again in 2020
Konrad Yakabuski
With U.S. stocks sailing to record highs, where should you invest?
FILE- In this June 6, 2019, file photo specialist John Parisi, left, works with traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 13. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Companies must play an active role in reconciliation and move forward with Indigenous peoples
Heather Bunn from Fergus, Ont. hops out of a voyageur canoe on June 18 2014. A group of young Métis paddlers are embarking on a cross Ontario canoe trip to raise awareness of the Métis people in Ontario. The group began their journey in Ottawa and will finish their trip in Thunder Bay sometime in August. The group is photographed during a stop at Killarney Beach on Lake Simcoe on June 18 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Consider these four tax manoeuvres before moving to the United States
Tim Cestnick
Why investors should prepare for a stronger loonie
The Bank of Canada is shown in Ottawa on April 24, 2019. A senior Bank of Canada official says the country's flexible exchange rate has helped the economy adjust to external shocks and contributed to low and stable inflation. Speaking in Edmonton, Deputy governor Lawrence Schembri says while the central bank's inflation target normally gets most of the attention, but the value of the floating dollar risks being overlooked. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Flexibility is the new norm, and it’s time for employers to embrace ‘Generation Flex’
Wayne Berger, CEO of IWG Canada and Latin America
First-time buyers pay full price for unit in Vancouver’s Main Street district
Done Deal, 215 E. 33rd Ave., unit 212, Vancouver
Watch Justin Trudeau answer questions on China, trade after meeting with President Trump
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B.C. doctors tell inquest teens have right to privacy about their health
Elections Canada cancels influencer campaign after discovering partisan comments
A woman marks her ballot behind a privacy barrier in the riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, west of Montreal, on October 19, 2015. Elections Canada has scrapped plans to use social media "influencers" to persuade young Canadians to register to vote in this fall's federal election. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Graham Hughes
Chevron-Phillips 66 joint venture makes offer for Canadian plastics firm Nova Chemicals
The logo of Chevron (CVX) is seen in Los Angeles, California, United States, April 12, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
Tech salary growth in Toronto outpaces most global hubs
Employees are pictured working at Toronto tech incubator OneEleven.
U.S. lawmaker says small firms are afraid to aid in antitrust probe, fearing retaliation from Big Tech
FILE PHOTO: The logos of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google in a combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS/File Photos
New movies in theatres this week, including Toy Story 4, a dog doc that bucks the sappy dog-film genre and Luc Besson’s spy slop Anna
LEADING THE WAY -- In Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, declares himself trash and not a toy, so Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. Featuring Tom Hanks as the voice of Woody, and Tony Hale as the voice of Forky, “Toy Story 4” opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. ©2019 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Site approved for national monument marking Canada’s war in Afghanistan
A site has been officially approved for the federal government's promised national monument for the war in Afghanistan, five years after the memorial was first promised. Canadian soldiers patrol an area in the Dand district of southern Afghanistan on June 7, 2009.
Child’s Play’s modern Chucky is still a psychopathic doll, but with emotional baggage
CHILD'S PLAY (2019).
U.S. stays perfect at Women’s World Cup with 2-0 win over Sweden
Tobin Heath celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal during a Women's World Cup match against Sweden at Stade Oceane on June 20, 2019 in Le Havre, France.
Hyo Joo Kim takes early lead at Women’s PGA Championship
Jun 20, 2019; Chaska, MN, USA; Hyo Joo Kim hits her tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Newly passed legislation expected to make shark finning illegal as early as Friday
Shark fins are seen during their drying process at Kalibaru district in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 10, 2018.
Retrophin founder Martin Shkreli settles all outstanding disputes with company
Former drug company executive Martin Shkreli exits U.S. District Court after being convicted of securities fraud, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on Aug. 4, 2017.
Evening Update: Trump vows to help Canada in China dispute; Ontario Premier Ford shuffles cabinet
President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Photo by: Erin Schaff/The New York Times
Joy, pain and basketball: I love the Warriors, but my country loves the Raptors
The joy and pain of this year's NBA finals, embodied in one family: Tasha Hunter, a Toronto Raptors fan, and her son Rico, 9, a Golden State Warriors fan, react differently was they watch TV coverage of the final seconds of Game 6 in Rockford, Ill., on June 13.
Iran to discuss salvaging nuclear deal with European powers, China and Russia
FILE PHOTO: The Iranian flag flutters in front the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
Ferry season between Nova Scotia and Maine now in question due to renovations delay: minister
The CAT, a high-speed passenger ferry, departs Yarmouth, N.S. heading to Portland, Maine on June 15, 2016. Nova Scotia's business minister admits it's now an open question whether there will be a sailing season for the provincially subsidized ferry scheduled to run between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine.
Apple joins chorus of companies pressing U.S. to drop China tariff plans
People walk past an Apple store in Beijing on Jan. 7, 2019.
New tokens thrive in crypto market but sales raise questions
A 3-D printed Facebook logo is seen on representations of the Bitcoin virtual currency in this illustration picture, June 18.
A lifelong drive helped Ken Marskell create a legacy for his parents
Ken Marskell.
Why do people leave their dogs in hot cars?
Illustration by Wenting Li
Andre De Grasse wins 200-metre gold and 100-metre silver at Golden Spike
Andre De Grasse of Canada and Mike Rodgers of United States compete during the 100m Men of IAAF Golden Spike 2019 Athletics meeting in Ostrava on June 20, 2019.
Canadian radio staple Bob McCown to leave Prime Time Sports on Friday
Radio host Bob McCown while broadcasting his show in the Fan 590 studios in Toronto on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2015. Darren Calabrese for The Globe and Mail
UN adopts resolution spotlighting people who are disabled in conflict
In this May 3, 2019, file photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, smoke rises after Syrian government and Russian airstrikes that hit the town of al-Habeet, southern Idlib, Syria.
Canada needs to ensure inclusion of more Indigenous businesses and peoples in the digital revolution
Fostering a robust Indigenous business sector capable of creating sustainable economic opportunities for its people is in the country’s best interest.
Service-dog documentary Buddy deserves a tummy rub for being intentionally unsentimental
BUDDY (Documentary, 2018). In this poignant and carefully composed portrait of six guide dogs and their owners, Heddy Honigmann explores the close bond between animal and human: KAI AND ANNABEL. Courtesy of Hot Docs / GAT
Deutsche Bank executives expect restrictions on U.S. business to continue: sources
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Germany's largest business bank, Deutsche Bank is seen in front of one of the bank's office buildings in Frankfurt, Germany, October 27, 2016. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
Canopy aims to launch small range of edible cannabis products in December
Bruce Linton, chairman and co-CEO of Canopy Growth, addresses the audience at the World Cannabis Congress in Saint John, New Brunswick on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Cape Breton high school to drop Redmen name from hockey team
A Cape Breton high school has decided to stop calling its hockey team the Redmen, the latest to drop the name after McGill University in Montreal did so earlier this year.
Cameroon reach World Cup round of 16 on final kick against New Zealand
Cameroon's Ajara Nchout celebrates her last-second winner against New Zealand at the Women's World Cup.
Report on Small Business Newsletter: Telemedicine startup raises $40-million; Shopify to launch warehouse
Logo for the Caisse de Depot et Placements, Quebec's pension fund, is seen Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Friends remember ‘enormously talented’ Toronto musician, writer Adam Litovitz
A funeral service will be held in Toronto on Friday for Adam Litovitz, who died at the age of 36.
Nine senior police officers to face criminal probe for ‘lapses’ over Sri Lanka bombings
Sri Lankan police officers secure the area of St. Anthony's Church, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 28, 2019.
Tampa Bay Rays to explore splitting home games with Montreal
The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are shown on the Olympic Stadium field ahead of an interleague MLB spring training baseball game in Montreal, on March 28, 2014.
David Ortiz shooting suspect charged with drug possession
In this June 13, 2019 file photo Rolfy Ferreyra Cruz, center, is taken to court by police in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The suspect in the shooting of former baseball star David Ortiz has been charged with drug and firearm possession in New Jersey. The U.S. attorney's office in Newark announced the indictment Thursday, June 20, 2019 for Rolfy Ferreyra Cruz. (AP Photo/Roberto Guzman, file)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down U.S. surveillance drone amid heightened tensions
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over the collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, though they disputed the circumstances of the incident.
Christine Sinclair scores goal No. 182 but Canada loses 2-1 to Dutch at World Cup
Christine Sinclair is challenged by Sherida Spitse of the Netherlands during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group E match between Netherlands and Canada at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 20, 2019 in Reims, France.
Former head of Caisse mortgage unit Otera files wrongful-dismissal suit
Logo for the Caisse de Depot et Placements, Quebec's pension fund, is seen in Montreal on February 21, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Trump non-committal about inviting Raptors to White House
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions during a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on June 20, 2019.
Hungary has no evidence of Huawei threat, plans rapid 5G rollout: technology minister
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Huawei is seen at its showroom in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China March 29, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Walmart agrees to pay $282-million to settle global corruption investigation
A man talks on his mobile phone in front of a Wal-Mart store in Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 16, 2016. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/Files
U.S. Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales as Trump pledges veto
A Saudi Arabian flag flies on Oct. 17, 2018.
June 20: Pipeline pain vs. pipeline gain. Plus other letters to the editor
U.S. energy stocks swing with economic signals, Mideast tensions
A pump jack operates in front of a drilling rig owned by Exxon near Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S. February 11, 2019.
Quebec court rules for Newfoundland in Churchill Falls dispute with Hydro-Québec
The Supreme Court of Canada says there is no legal obligation to reopen the 1969 Churchill Falls energy deal that has been highly profitable for Hydro-Quebec but much less so for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tracie Afifi wins national health research award for work on child abuse
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research presented Tracie Afifi with its annual Gold Leaf award in the early-career researcher category at a ceremony in Ottawa.
Georgian Bay Gin Smash, Ontario
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The 2019 GMC Canyon is a contender in the crowded mid-size pickup market
GMC Canyon
Secreto Patagonico Malbec 2017, Argentina
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