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June 30

RBC fund manager Hanif Mamdani shares how he’s navigating uncertainty in the bond market
Hanif Mamdani (File Photo)
Kawhi Leonard keeping everyone on pins and needles amid a flurry of free-agent signings
Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the buzzer as the Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the Finals to take the NBA Championship.
Shaw Festival 2019: The Russian Play is a dynamite directorial debut for Diana Donnelly
Mike Nadajewski as Kostya and Gabriella Sundar Singh as Sonya in The Russian Play.
Raptors coach Nurse returns to Iowa for celebration of his career
Nick Nurse smiles after being named the new basketball head coach of the Senior Men's National Team of Canada in Toronto on June 24, 2019.
Possible social-housing project in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside raises concern among locals
The block in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that includes the region's busiest overdose-prevention site, a street market and a credit union that serves some 4,000 low-income people located between 52 - 92 East Hastings Street.
B.C. facility prepares to incinerate controversial Canadian garbage returned from Philippines
Canadian garbage returned from the Philippines is driven to an incineration facility in Vancouver.
Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star
Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star
Dispute between First Nation and Indigenous protest group delays plan to clear old explosives near Ipperwash
Dudley George is buried in the cemetery in a wooded area behind the army camp. (File Photo)
LNG’s big lie
Exports of liquefied natural gas won’t reduce global carbon emissions nor solve climate change
Canada’s deteriorating relationship with China takes its toll on farmers, ranchers
Auctioneer Cliff Pahl sells cattle during the cattle auction at the Calgary Stockyards-Strathmore in Strathmore, Alta., on June 27, 2019.
For Afghan women, an end to illiteracy is a few cellphone calls away – thanks to a made-in-Canada plan
For Afghan women, an end to illiteracy is only a few cellphone calls away – thanks to a made-in-Canada plan
Caster Semenya charges to fastest 800 metres ever in U.S. as controversy continues to swirl around her
Sunday was the first time Caster Semenya, left, has run the 800 since a Swiss Supreme Court ruled her eligible while it considers her appeal against a new IAAF rule capping testosterone levels in women’s events from the 400 to mile.
Dallas-area small plane crash leaves 10 dead
Damage is seen to a hangar after a twin-engine plane crashed into the building at Addison Airport in Addison, Texas on June 30, 2019. The small airplane crashed as it was taking off from the Dallas-area airport Sunday morning, a spokeswoman for the town of Addison, Texas, said.
Quebec’s economy minister defends provincial involvement in Transat sale
In this file photo taken on June 1, 2018, Air Transat jets prepare to take off at at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Canada.
OPEC extends oil supply cuts to prop up prices as economy weakens
Russia agreed on Monday with Saudi Arabia to extend supply cuts for another six to nine months ahead of an OPEC meeting this week.
Who are the few Tories who will choose the U.K.’s new prime minister?
Who are the few Tories who will choose the UK’s new prime minister?
’Quite a difference’ for Novak Djokovic from year ago at Wimbledon
’Quite a difference’ for Novak Djokovic from year ago at Wimbledon
Facebook to make ads for jobs, loans, credit card offers searchable
Authorities hunt for culprit after dead whooping crane found on Barrie Island
Authorities hunt for culprit after dead whooping crane found on Barrie Island
Will the $35-billion Canada Infrastructure Bank survive the election?
Will the $35-billion Canada Infrastructure Bank survive the election?
Sung Hyun Park birdies 18th hole for LPGA Tour win in Arkansas
Sung Hyun Park holds up the trophy after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament on Sunday.
Ottawa Senators hire former Blues coach Davis Payne as assistant on D.J. Smith’s staff
Ottawa Senators hire former Blues coach Davis Payne as assistant on D.J. Smith’s staff
Montreal Canadiens deal winger Andrew Shaw back to Chicago Blackhawks
Montreal Canadiens deal winger Andrew Shaw back to Chicago Blackhawks
Toronto’s ghost signs: Where to find traces of century-old ads
Toronto, 1906: Signs for Coca-Cola, Bovril and hand-made watches stand on a building opposite Old City Hall. Connor-Ruddy, an outdoor ad company later renamed E.L. Ruddy, monetized the vacant lots and blank walls of the city with carefully painted billboards like these.
Penguins trade Phil Kessel to Coyotes for Alex Galchenyuk
Penguins trade Phil Kessel to Coyotes for Alex Galchenyuk
Wimbledon is not just a tournament or a Grand Slam, it’s the platonic ideal of tennis
Cathal Kelly
Artificial intelligence companies appeal to government for more clarity in Copyright Act
Artificial intelligence companies appeal for government to clarify Copyright Act
Sidewalk Labs’ proposal just the latest worry for Toronto Port Lands businesses pushed out by redevelopment
Chris Guerrieri, owner of Cherry Beach Sound recording studio, on June 27, 2019.
Points proven, records set — now the Women’s World Cup heads for its grand finale
Points proven, records set — now the Women’s World Cup heads for its grand finale
Final qualifier Nate Lashley completes fairy-tale week with six-stroke victory at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Nate Lashley.
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan sign with Brooklyn Nets, while Jimmy Butler gets trade to Miami
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant ruptured his Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals.
Quick turnaround for turnkey two-bedroom home
Done Deal, 122 Watson Ave., Toronto.
On Canada Day, remembering a history written with active verbs
Fireworks explode over the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill at the end of Canada Day celebrations, in Ottawa on July 1, 2018.
For many working parents, paying for a patchwork of summer camps is an annual financial burden
Eldon Kuchera, 17, who received a bursary to attend an Outward Bound excursion, climbs a tree in Edmonton, on June 22, 2019.
‘We’re not afraid’: Sudanese protesters stage massive demonstrations in fight for civilian rule
Mass demonstrations across Sudan demand civilian rule
British business community frets amid prospect of prime minister Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson, a leadership candidate for Britain's Conservative Party, attends a hustings event in Manchester, Britain, on June 29, 2019.
Traffic chaos can’t dampen crowd’s enthusiasm as Rolling Stones rock out
Traffic chaos can’t dampen crowd’s enthusiasm as Rolling Stones rock out
To combat package theft, neighbourhood stores accept deliveries for nearby residents
To combat package theft, neighbourhood stores accept deliveries for nearby residents
Women are no longer buying the marketing fantasy
Jill Zarin attends the Sip 'n' Shop At The THINX Pop-up Store With Jill Zarin at 199 Lafayette Street on Dec. 18, 2018 in New York.
Three injured, hiker missing after storm hits Saskatchewan campground
The three people who were injured are expected to survive, while RCMP are co-ordinating the search for the hiker. (File Photo).
Gold on six-year high, with observers predicting ‘multiyear bull market’
Royals edge Blue Jays 7-6 thanks to five-run inning
Royals edge Blue Jays 7-6 thanks to five-run inning
LGBTQ pride showcased in protests, parades across U.S.
Rainbow flags wave in the wind Saturday in New York on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
Spiral French fry sparks legal battle between McCain Foods, Idaho rival
McCain accused of stealing French-fry design as frozen-food giants collide in court
Protesters against Coastal GasLink should be mindful of ‘rule of law,’ Morneau says
Protesters against Coastal GasLink should be mindful of ‘rule of law,’ Morneau says
Gareth O’Brien leads Toronto Wolfpack past Batley Bulldogs 40-10
Toronto leads the Betfred Championship with a record of 18-1
Margaret Frizell was an untraditional wife and mother, and a skilled iconographer
Margaret 'Chiefy' Frizell.
Bodies of drowned migrant father and daughter return to El Salvador for burial
A hearse carrying the remains of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his daughter Valeria, migrants who drowned in the Rio Grande river during their journey to the U.S., is pictured in La Hachadura crossing point near San Francisco Menendez, El Salvador, on June 30, 2019.
Hate crime unit investigating alleged assault at Canada’s Wonderland
Hate crime unit investigating alleged assault at Canada’s Wonderland
How Xi trumped Trump at the G20 summit
Charles Burton
Former PM Stephen Harper offers assistance on trade, but staying ‘neutral’ in U.K. Tory race
Former PM Stephen Harper offers assistance on trade, but staying ‘neutral’ in U.K. Tory race
Leerdam’s late winner gives Sounders 1-0 victory over Whitecaps
Seattle Sounders' Kelvin Leerdam (18) leaps and pumps his fist after scoring against the Vancouver Whitecaps late in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Seattle, Wash.
Edmonton Oilers place Andrej Sekera on waivers to buy out contract
Edmonton Oilers place Andrej Sekera on waivers to buy out contract
The best locally grown foods from coast to coast to coast
Leslie Beck
Wimbledon: Canada has three seeded players at a Grand Slam tournament for first time ever
Felix Auger Aliassime plays a shot during a practice session ahead of The Championships — Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2019 in London, England.
UN chief warns Paris climate goals are still not enough to win ‘battle for our lives’
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, centre, talks to the audience as the UAE Youth Minister, Shamma Al Mazrim, left, and Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, listen at the opening ceremony of the United Nations climate change summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on June 30, 2019.
Trenton, Ont., sets Guinness World Record for largest human maple leaf
People wear red to form a giant maple leaf in Trenton, Ont. on June 29, 2019.
U.S. federal court delays implementing health-care rule on abortion
FILE - In this May 21, 2019, file photo, People gather at the state Capitol to rally in support of abortion rights in Sacramento, Calif. The Trump administration has agreed to postpone implementing a rule allowing medical workers to decline performing abortions or other treatments on moral or religious grounds while the so-called "conscience" rule is challenged in a California court. The rule was supposed to take effect on July 22 but the government and its opponents in a California lawsuit mutually agreed Friday, June 28, 2019 to delay a final ruling on the matter for four months. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Hurricanes acquire Reimer in trade with Panthers
Hurricanes acquire Reimer in trade with Panthers
Max Verstappen bests Charles Leclerc to win Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race in Spielberg, Austria, on June 30, 2019.
Trump economic adviser insists U.S. sales to Huawei won’t imperil national security
White House chief economic advisor Larry Kudlow looks on as he speaks with reporters on the driveway outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 27, 2019.
If we’re going to solve extremism in Alberta, we need evidence-based solutions
John McCoy and David Jones to go with op-ed
David Attenborough praises Glastonbury’s plastic bottle ban
Broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde (out of frame) take part in a discussion on nature and the economy during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings at International Monetary Fund Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2019.
Watchdog pushes for safeguards to protect vulnerable investors
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada President and CEO Andrew Kriegler is interviewed during an event at James Bay New Horizons in Victoria, B.C., on April 27, 2018.
U.S.-China trade war truce lifts Gulf markets, Dubai leads gains
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their bilateral meeting during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019.
Dovercourt Park home relisted higher after open houses draw impressive turnout
Done Deal, 413 Delaware Ave., Toronto
China’s factory activity shrinks as U.S. tariffs, slowdown impact orders
This aerial image taken on June 6, 2019 shows a steel factory in Chengde, China's northern Hebei province.
Japanese ships prepare to resume commercial whaling
Whaling ships which are set to join the resumption of commercial whaling at anchor at a port in Kushiro, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, on June 30, 2019.
World’s central banks tackle fast-changing financial technology with innovation hub
The headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements are seen in Basel, Switzerland, on Oct. 24, 2017.
Dividend-driven stock picks, ETF blunders and a top fund in a risky sector: What you need to know in investing this week
For Sunday Roundup column in Globe Investor/ROB only.
OPEC set to extend cuts on oil supply if Iran endorses pact
Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban speaks to the media at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 16, 2019.
Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be one of the youngest ever to compete in MLB Home Run Derby
Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be one of the youngest ever to compete in MLB Home Run Derby
Bills take more than twice as long in Senate since Trudeau reforms
Bills take more than twice as long in Senate since Trudeau reforms
Three killed in two separate shooting incidents in Toronto over weekend
Three killed in two separate shooting incidents in Toronto over weekend
North Atlantic right whale died after colliding with boat, early necropsy results suggest
North Atlantic right whale died after colliding with boat, early necropsy results suggest
Rare juvenile sixgill shark sighting off Vancouver coast is good news for population
Rare juvenile sixgill shark sighting off Vancouver coast is good news for population
Facebook page of Australian missing in North Korea mysteriously reappears
This undated photo provided by the Sigley family shows Alek Sigley.
Vietnam, European Union sign landmark free trade deal
In this image made from video, EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmstrom, front left, and Vietnamese Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh, front right, stand together as they exchange documents in Hanoi, on Sunday, June 30, 2019.
The colour of money: How the Royal Canadian Mint is using cutting-edge laser technology to give coins a surprising new look
A research engineer at the Royal Canadian Mint puts a five-kilogram silver coin int a laser scanner, A new technique called 'plasmonic colouring' uses laser blasts to alter the surface of metals to give them bright colours without dyes or pigments.
Albanians vote without disruption after fears of poll clashes
Albanians vote without disruption after fears of poll clashes
Violence rages across Afghanistan ahead of Presidential elections
Johnson, Hunt vow to splash the cash in race for Britain’s next PM
Boris Johnson, a leadership candidate for Britain's Conservative Party, attends a hustings event in Manchester, Britain, on June 29, 2019.
Hong Kong prepares for annual pro-democracy march amid extradition bill anger
Hong Kong protesters called for G20 nations to confront fellow member China over sliding freedoms in the financial hub, at a weekend summit in Japan.
Trump, Kim to reopen stalled nuclear talks after historic meeting in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump step inside the demilitarized zone separating the South and North Korea on June 30, 2019 in Panmunjom, South Korea. Trump said both sides would set up teams to push forward stalled talks aimed at getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons.
Six thrillers to help while away the hot days of summer
From sausage to stout, seaweed stars on the menus of Tofino, B.C.
Tofino Resort + Marina_Ocean foraging2_credit jeremy koreski.jpg For Amy Rosen story on seaweed in Tofino BC
Inevitably Canadian: What Canada’s World Fair branding says about our country
July 1, 1939: A crowd gathers for a ceremony at the opening of the Canadian Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, whose slogan was 'The World of Tomorrow.'
A father-and-son road trip to their family’s first Canadian home
Dodge Ram and the North - Road Trip for Canada Day
Your lookahead horoscope: June 30
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