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Ottawa Fury beat HFX Wanderers, advance to Canadian Championship semifinals
HFX Wanderers FC's Kodai Iida, right, gets challenged by Ottawa Fury FC's Dakota Barnathan (58) in first half Canadian Championship soccer action in Halifax on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Ottawa Fury beat HFX Wanderers, advance to Canadian Championship semifinals on Wednesday, July, 24, 2019.
Mueller acted like a man terrified to state the obvious. The question remains: Why?
Sarah Kendzior is a St. Louis-based commentator who writes about race, politics, and the economy.
Hundreds of Alaska ferry workers go on strike
Alaska Marine Highway System workers assemble next to the AMHS ferry Columbia for an Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific strike after failing to reach agreement on a contract with the state of Alaska, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Ketchikan, Alaska. (Dustin Safranek/Ketchikan Daily News via AP)
Blue Jays fall to Cleveland 4-0 in what could be Stroman’s last home start
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman reacts as he walks to the dugout, in Toronto, on July 24, 2019.
Montreal Impact beat York9, advances to Canadian Championship semifinal
Montreal Impact's Igancio Piatti scores against York9 FC on a penalty kick during second half Canadian Championship action in Montreal.
A deal denied: How SNC-Lavalin spent years fighting for a deferred prosecution law, but then lost the battle to use it
Vancouver-area developer cancels pre-sale condo contracts months before completion date
The Landing condo development is seen under construction in Langley, B.C., on Dec. 10, 2018.
CAMH announces external review of procedures for issuing day passes, privileges to forensic patients
CAMH president Catherine Zahn.
Trump vetoes bipartisan attempt to block Saudi arms sales
President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Wheeling, W.Va. In a rare example of pushback against Trump's high-handed override of power, the Senate attempted to introduce resolutions that would halt the sale of billions of dollars of weapons and support to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
NDP politician Murray Rankin appointed as chair of new national-security watchdog
NDP MP Murray Rankin stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 22, 2019.
Quebec unveils rules on sale of cannabis edibles, banning products with appeal to minors
Edible marijuana samples are set aside for evaluation at Cannalysis, a cannabis testing laboratory, in Santa Ana, Calif. on Aug. 22, 2018.
CBC documentary Drag Kids celebrates self-expression, but not everyone is on board
Nemis, 9, performs on stage as Queen Lactatia.
Streetwise newsletter: CannTrust shares plummet after Globe report
Mature cannabis plants are photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
‘A greater potential for disruption’: Confidential business case details plans for proposed Ontario Line subway project
Looking north west across to Overlea Blvd. at the intersection with Don Mills Rd. on July 24, 2019.
Uber says it may not operate outside of Metro Vancouver over driver shortage
A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc. on the day of it's IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, on May 10, 2019.
North Korea fired projectiles from near Wonsan: South Korean military
FILE - In this June 30, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the North Korean side of the border at the village of Panmunjom in Demilitarized Zone. North Korea says it is rethinking whether to abide by its moratorium on nuclear and missile tests and other steps aimed at improving ties with the U.S. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Suncor profit triples on deferred tax gain
A Suncor logo is shown at the company's annual meeting in Calgary, Thursday, May 2, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Expect a pity party for the middle class and their debt in the coming federal election
Rob Carrick
Quebec Economy Minister worries about talent drain at SNC-Lavalin, but says no intervention planned
Pedestrians pass the SNC-Lavalin building in Montreal on May 5, 2019.
Some pension funds growing comfortable with cannabis stocks, despite recent turmoil
Mature cannabis plants are photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
After Mueller fiasco, the only way left to defeat Trump is at the ballot box
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on July 24, 2019.
Ottawa says it opposes death penalty as other foreign fighters face capital punishment in Iraq
The Peace Tower is pictured on Parliament Hill on Sept. 15, 2014.
On the 75th anniversary of Bretton Woods, remembering why the globalization it brought about shouldn’t be ignored
David Parkinson
Evicted tenant challenges ‘draconian’ pot law’s constitutionality
Jeffrey Brodie is seen in a downtown park in Toronto on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Brodie, 42, who faces no charges, is challenging a new provincial law under which he was evicted from his rental unit and had his possessions seized without warning because someone was allegedly using the building as an illegal cannabis dispensary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel
She was Canada’s first Miss Grey Cup, but Myrtle Surjik later fought for feminism and mental-health supports
Quebec town cancels Burundi twin cities project over human rights concerns
Kitchen parties and a ‘happy spoon’ foil Loblaw’s attempt to block Pampered Chef’s use of PC logo
A woman leaves a Loblaws store in Toronto on May 3, 2018.
Three Canadian stocks you’ve probably never heard of that analysts absolutely adore
Justin Trudeau, with Gerald Butts back in tow, turns to Plan B
Konrad Yakabuski
Trying to diversify your portfolio? Check out these 15 U.S. small cap stocks
Harnessing the power of your emotions to improve your work day instead of hampering it
Harvey Schachter
Squamish, B.C., enjoying a development boom as Vancouver buyers embrace the commute
Rendering of Vantage downtown Squamish project.
Smart diapers: for when it’s time to start your baby on solids – and surveillance
Denise Balkissoon
Edmonton not looking past the winless Argonauts
Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris passes during a game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver on July 11, 2019.
Global warming dwarfs climate variations of past 2,000 years, study finds
An iceberg floats in Andvord Bay, Antarctica, on Feb. 14, 2018.
Allergan expands recall of Biocell textured breast implants following Canadian ban
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, file photo, the Allergan logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, the medical device maker announced a worldwide recall of its Biocell breast implants which are linked to a rare form of cancer. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Feds criticize Ontario for eliminating out-of-country health insurance
Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks at a press conference regarding the Canada Food Guide and her letter to Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Monday, July 22, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Kawhi Leonard thanks Toronto for ‘amazing season’ as he joins the Los Angeles Clippers
US basketball player Kawhi Leonard speaks during a press conference to introduce him as one of the new players of the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on July 24, 2019. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images
Robert Mueller: Man of integrity, terrible on TV
John Doyle
Evening Update: Mueller says Russia probe did not exonerate Trump; the latest on the B.C. teens suspected in killings
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before the House Intelligence Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Is Canada ready for the next recession?
Shipping containers are unloaded at the Port of Montreal.
Political intrigue ripples beneath the beautiful surface of The Stone Speakers
Kate Taylor
RCMP lay second-degree murder charges against B.C. fugitives
Bryer Schmegelsky, left, and Kam McLeod are seen in this undated combination handout photo provided by the RCMP.
Bids sought for study on how to protect Chignecto Isthmus from rising seas, storms
John Atkinson, an area farmer and land owner, stands on a dike along the LaPlanche River near Amherst, N.S. on March 20, 2019. A request for engineering firms' solutions on how to save a narrow and vital corridor of land joining New Brunswick to Nova Scotia from floods caused by sea level rise and storms has been issued. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
VanVleet says Raptors are ‘hungry’ to defend NBA title, even without Kawhi Leonard
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, left, and guard Kyle Lowry celebrate during the 2019 Toronto Raptors Championship parade in Toronto on Monday, June 17, 2019. A month after the Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship and point guard Fred VanVleet is still basking in the after glow. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Finding plane in Labrador lake like looking for ‘needle in the haystack’: RCMP
Hundreds of RCMP officers have been moved from organized-crime probes to terrorism investigations in a bid to track suspected sympathizers of the Islamic State.
Ford profit falls on restructuring charges
FILE PHOTO: A man works at Ford Vietnam car factory in Hai Duong, Vietnam, April 12, 2019. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo
Boris Johnson’s family is (nearly) as colourful as the British Prime Minister himself
Family members of Boris Johnson gather to hear the result of the party leadership contest, with left to right, his father Stanley Johnson, sister Rachel Johnson and brother Jo Johnson, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, on July 23, 2019.
Why Harley-Davidson faces an uphill battle in regaining its roar
Pope Francis signs a Harley Davidson motorbike of the Christian motorcycle group 'Jesus Biker' during the weekly general audience at the Vatican, on May 29, 2019.
B.C. coroner’s jury wants more high-tech equipment for emergency response police
Facebook discloses U.S. antitrust probe as it reports quarterly results
FILE PHOTO: Attendees walk past a Facebook logo in San Jose, California, U.S., April 30, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/File Photo
Police release new photo of Surrey men missing from B.C. Interior
Richard Scurr, left, and Ryan Provencher are seen in this undated combination handout photo provided by the RCMP. The discovery of an empty vehicle in British Columbia's southern Interior has prompted a search for two men last seen several days ago and several hundred kilometres away, in Metro Vancouver. Surrey RCMP say 38-year-old Ryan Provencher and his 37-year-old friend, Richard Scurr, were seen last Wednesday in south Surrey, but neither man has contacted family or friends since. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, RCMP *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Investors are willing to pay a premium for companies with a conscience
Banff Centre for the Arts extends contract of CEO Janice Price
Janice Price, chief executive of the Banff Centre at her new home in Banff, Alta., on June 10, 2015.
My midlife career crisis: white collar by day, tool belt by night (and occasional weekends)
Is Montreal’s World Film Festival finished or just in remission?
Is Montreal’s World Film Festival finished or just in remission?
Samuel de Champlain monument to be re-installed in Orillia with significant changes
Second former envoy says Ottawa wants unified message on China
Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada'sformer ambassador to the People's Republic of China, speaks at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, on Feb. 11, 2013.
Redblacks hope to bounce back from ugly loss as Stampeders roll into Ottawa
Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jonathon Jennings (3) hands off to John Crockett (32) during first half CFL action against Winnipeg Blue Bombers, in Winnipeg, Friday, July 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
No defence called in trial of man accused of killing Abbotsford police officer
A photo of Oscar Arfmann, 65, is seen during a news conference held by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, at RCMP headquarters, in Surrey, B.C.
Second-degree murder charge laid in death of Vancouver businessman John McIver
Vancouver police say Brian Holt has been charged with the second-degree murder of John McIver, who was also known as Jack.
Medals for 2020 Olympics unveiled one year before the Games begin
The medals for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were unveiled Wednesday.
Richard Dreyfuss drama Astronaut is a close encounter of the septuagenarian kind
RV-FF-ASTRONAUT-REVIEW-0725 ARTICLE 1 W / 0 LN TK Astronaut review starring Richard Dreyfus and Art Hindle A lonely widower lies about his age to enter a lottery for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel on the first commercial flight to outer space. When his name gets drawn, he soon finds himself preparing for the ultimate adventure of his dreams.
‘No ifs or buts’: Boris Johnson vows Britain will pull out of EU on Oct. 31 in first address as PM
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the media outside Number 10, Downing Street, in London, England, on July 24, 2019.
Canada qualifies for new swim relay event at 2020 Olympics
Canada's Kylie Masse swims in her heat of the women's 100m backstroke at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on July 22, 2019. Canada qualified for the new 4x100 metre mixed medley relay swimming event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by finishing fifth on Wednesday at the world aquatics championships. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Lee Jin-man
Killing Patient Zero restores the humanity of an undeserving scapegoat
Gaetan_001.jpg Killing patient Zero
Surfer-meets-shark documentary Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable hits a few rough waves
Bethany Hamilton rides a wave in a still from her bio-pic: Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable.
CannTrust shares plummet after Globe report that executives were told of unlicensed growing
Cannabis plants are photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
U.S. man charged after investigation into sexual assault of Winnipeg teen
A 22-year-old man faces charges in the United States following an investigation into the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Winnipeg.
Boeing sinks to record $3-billion loss as 737 Max crisis drags on
The Boeing logo is pictured at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition fair (LABACE) at Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Aug. 14, 2018.
Oilfield service firm National Oilwell trims staff amid industry slump
Crews work on rigs in the National Oilwell Varco yard in Nisku, Alberta on Tuesday, February 17, 2014. Amber Bracken for The Globe and Mail
The grimy, meandering Once Upon a Time in Hollywood proves no one dares tell Tarantino ‘no’
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." (Andrew Cooper/Sony-Columbia Pictures via AP)
Mueller says Russia probe did not exonerate Trump
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is sworn in for his testimony before the House Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 24, 2019.
EBay to launch warehousing and shipping services next year
FILE PHOTO: An eBay sign is seen at an office building in San Jose, California May 28, 2014. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach/File Photo
Sudan’s army chief among several people arrested in alleged new coup plot
Long-time teammates O’Shea and Steinauer face off as CFL’s top two teams meet
Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea looks on from the bench during the second half of CFL action against the Calgary Stampeders, in Winnipeg, on Oct. 26, 2018. They've been teammates and coached together. On Friday night, Mike O'Shea and Orlondo Steinauer meet for the first time as CFL head coaches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Blade Runner star Rutger Hauer dies at 75
This file photo taken on Sept. 1, 2007, shows Dutch actor Rutger Hauer during a photocall at Venice.
Top U.S., Chinese trade negotiators to meet face-to-face for first time since Trump, Xi meeting
FILE PHOTO: Chinese Vice Premier Liu He smiles as he talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer as he arrives at the office of the Trade Representative for further trade talks in Washington, U.S., May 10, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo
Canadian government faces call to revoke funding for Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii
The sun sets behind telescopes at the summit of Mauna Kea, on July 14, 2019.
Should you rent or buy a home in Canada’s current real estate market? Here’s how the 5% rule changes the debate
The Montreal skyline as seen from Mount Royal. In many Canadian cities, people are trying to decide whether to buy or rent.
Tanner 'The Bulldozer’ Boser set to make UFC debut in front of home crowd
A general view of the octagon is shown during UFC 129 in Toronto on April 30, 2011.
Maple Leafs announce seven free-agent signings
Mar 12, 2019; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New Jersey Devils left wing Kenny Agostino (17) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Police make arrest after Quebec man allegedly stabbed during live video on Facebook
A man is facing a charge of assault with a weapon after allegedly stabbing a friend in a Trois-Rivieres residence while the latter was participating in a live video with several others on Facebook on Tuesday.
Heat wave threatens France’s fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral
A view shows the damaged roof of Notre-Dame de Paris on July 14, 2019.
Bianca Andreescu intends to play Rogers Cup after skipping Citi Open with shoulder injury
Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, returns to Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, on March 25, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Ottawa providing $85-million to Telesat satellite project for rural internet
The entrance of Telesat’s facility in Allan Park, Ontario, Canada on Monday, January 28, 2019. Telesat is in the process of implementing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation systems to provide global broadband internet and communication technology. Telesat currently has a phase 1 LEO satellite in orbit which is communicating with ground stations such as the Allan Park facility. Ryan Carter/The Globe and Mail
How high household debt could be good for your dividend portfolio, anger builds over fund fees, and bets against TSX stocks
A man works in the TMX broadcast centre in Toronto, May 9, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Northwest Territories Premier urges investment in Arctic ports as sea ice recedes
Climate change has hurt the northern economy in ways few southern Canadians can appreciate, says Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod.
U.S. housing, manufacturing sectors mired in weakness
FILE - This Jan. 4, 2019, file photo shows a house for sale in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. Homebuyers in some of the biggest U.S. cities are seeing a pickup in the number of homes for sale, especially in the most affordable segment of the market. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
What happens when you distill maple syrup? Acérum, a new liquor, is born
Distillerie Shefford's Acérum comes in two varieties--Blanc, which is un-aged and Brun, which has spent six months in oak. Credit: Distillerie Shefford
Facebook to pay record $5-billion fine over privacy violations but critics call it a bargain
FILE - This Jan. 17, 2017, file photo shows a Facebook logo displayed at a business gathering in Paris. The U.S. Justice Department has announced a major antitrust investigation into unnamed tech giants, while the House Judiciary Committee has begun an unprecedented antitrust probe into Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple over their aggressive business practices, and promises "a top-to-bottom review of the market power held by giant tech platforms." (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)
Brazil’s Petrobras may raise $2.5-billion in fuel distribution unit privatization
View of a Brazilian state-run oil gas company Petrobras gas station in Montevideo on July 17, 2019. - Uruguay's President Tabare Vazquez, announced on Tuesday that his government had reached an agreement with the Brazilian company Petrobras to withdraw from Uruguay after months of conflict with their workers. (Photo by MIGUEL ROJO / AFP)MIGUEL ROJO/AFP/Getty Images
At least six people killed, mayor seriously injured after suicide bombing in Mogadishu
Medical workers help a civilian on a stretcher who was wounded in a suicide bombing, at Madina hospital, Mogadishu, on July 24, 2019.
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