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As search for suspects in B.C. killings continues, a look back at past manhunts in Canada
Police man a road stop along Provincial Road 280 near Fox Lake Cree Nation in Manitoba on July 26, 2019. RCMP have marshalled considerable resources across four provinces in the effort to locate Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky.
Judge grants injunction against Alberta public-sector wage Bill 9: AUPE
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney addresses the media during a meeting of Canada's Premiers in Saskatoon, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. graduating students worried after computer problems force province to review Grade 12 English exams
Getting into the CFA program isn’t difficult, says Mr. Jarvis, but passing it is. He says only about one in five students who enter the program pass the full series of exams. Last year, only 37 per cent of the 48,981 candidates that took the final set of CFA exams, passed, according to the New York-based CFA Institute.
Quebec-born bass Joseph Rouleau sang with Callas and Pavarotti
Joseph Rouleau.
U.S. judge rejects Democrats’ case that Trump’s 2016 campaign conspired with Russia, WikiLeaks
President Donald Trump waves as he steps off Air Force One, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Democrats' claims that Trump's campaign conspired with Russia were tossed out Tuesday by a judge who noted there were no allegations that anyone from the campaign stole documents from the Democratic National Committee.
RCMP press on as hunt for B.C. fugitives enters second week
A sign marks the end of Manitoba Provincial Road 290 near Gillam, Man., where fugitives Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky abandoned and burned their vehicle.
Ottawa likely won’t make a decision on banning Huawei equipment until after fall election
The Huawei logo is pictured outside their research facility in Ottawa, on Dec. 6, 2018.
Canada Infrastructure Bank executive Nicholas Hann resigns amid growing industry frustration with pace of project approvals
Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne, right, looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks out toward the St. Lawerence River during a tour of the new Champlain Bridge in Montreal on June 23, 2019.
A ‘beautiful soul’: Mother of Chynna Deese discusses her daughter’s volunteering, travels around the world
Chynna Deese (left) with mother Sheila Deese Photos courtesy Sheila Deese (mother)
Markham man accused of four murders threatened violence online, gamers say
A home at 1006 Castlemore Avenue surrounded by police tape, in Markham, Ont. is photographed on July 29, 2019.
Puerto Ricans ask, ‘What’s next?’ after governor’s resignation
July 24, 2019 file photo, locals listen on a smart phone to the pre-recorded message by Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello announcing that he is resigning Aug. 2, after weeks of protests over leaked obscene, misogynistic online chats, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Canadian water skier Whitney McClintock-Rini wins Pan Am silver as stepdaughter Paige takes bronze
From left: Canada's Whitney McClintock Rini, American Regina Jaquess and Canadian Paige Rini celebrate with their medals after the women's water-ski event at Laguna Bujama the Pan Am Games in Mala, Peru, on July 30, 2019.
Shots heard by York Landing, Man., residents used as a police communication tool, RCMP commander explains
Members of the Manitoba RCMP containment team load into a local's truck to search York Landing for triple murder suspects Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod. The two were spotted by Bear Clan members at the York Landing garbage dump Sunday evening.
Planned Parenthood and ACLU suing Missouri over new restrictive abortion law
Anti-abortion advocates gather outside the Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis. Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Tuesday, July 30, against the state of Missouri to stop a law that bans abortions beyond the eighth week of pregnancy from taking effect Aug. 28.
Children of Wettlaufer’s nursing-home murder victims hope final public inquiry report finds solace, makes a difference
Daniel Silcox, (son of victim James Silcox) speaks to reporters as Elizabeth Wettlaufer appears for a sentencing hearing for killing eight seniors in Woodstock, Ontario on Monday, June 26, 2017.
Chinese province considers ‘three-child policy’ to halt workforce erosion from nation-wide population problems
A woman holds her baby during the lowering of the flag ceremony at sunset on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Sept. 21, 2018. The end of the “one-child” policy has led to hiring discrimination by employers worried about rising maternity leave costs.
South Korea says North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, defying UN Security Council resolution
In this Thursday, July 25, 2019, photo provided on Friday, July 26, 2019, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches a missile test in North Korea. A day after two North Korean missile launches rattled Asia, the nation announced Friday that its leader Kim supervised a test of a new-type tactical guided weapon that was meant to be a "solemn warning" about South Korean weapons introduction and its rival's plans to hold military exercises with the United States. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
Calgary City Council approves arena deal with NHL’s Flames
Calgary City Council has voted to approve the construction of a new event centre to replace the Saddledome, seen in September, 2017, which will serve as a new home for the city's NHL franchise.
New CannTrust CEO pledges to ‘get this house clean’ as OSC makes inquiries
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says its board has terminated CEO Peter Aceto with cause amid an ongoing Health Canada investigation into alleged illicit activity at the cannabis company. Cannabis plants are photographed during the grand opening event for the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
‘Spaceship’ fossil hints at rich diversity of ancient seas
double Cambroraster a new fossil discovered by paleontologists at the ROM. artistÕs depiction, Side 6, labelled Òdouble CambrorasterÓ The latest fossil find to come out of the Canadian rockies is a spaceship-shaped creature that is much larger than most critters that were skittering around on the ocean floor during the Cambrian era. The creature is the most spectacular find to come out of a new section of rocks that the ROM has opened up for exploration of an early period in the history of animal life similar to the Burgess Shale
Money has never been cheaper. Should Ottawa be borrowing more?
The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa.
Max grounding starting to take a big hit out of Air Canada
Ellie Black wins gold in vault, bronze in uneven bars at Pan Ams
Ellie Black of Canada wins the gold medal in the vault during artistic gymnastics at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru on July 30, 2019.
New York officials tour Quebec Indigenous communities to assess impact of potential hydro deal
Democratic presidential candidate and current Mayor of New York Bill de Blasio speaks during the Iowa Democratic Party's Hall of Fame Celebration on June 9, 2019, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
MEG Energy buys crude quota from rivals to boost second-quarter bitumen production
An oil worker holds raw sand bitumen near Fort McMurray, on July 9, 2008. Oilsands producer MEG Energy says it bought credits from other producers to increase its production to near capacity in the second quarter despite the ongoing Alberta government oil curtailment program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
TC Energy selling three natural gas power plants to Ontario Power Generation
Ontario Power Generation signage is seen facility at the Darlington Power Complex, in Bowmanville, Ont., on May 31, 2019.
More than 900 migrant children separated from families at the U.S. border in the past year, ACLU reports
A staff member cleans a dining hall at a U.S. government facility for holding migrant children in Carrizo Springs, Tex., on July 9, 2019.
Sacrifice and kindness were hallmarks of Winifred Arundel’s remarkable life
Winnifred Mary Arundel.
Weekend Getaway: Unplug in Quebec’s Eastern Townships this summer
Investors used to more than 10-year stock market bull run should expect lower returns over next decade, says TD
Male stock broker trading online watching charts and data analyses on multiple computer screens.
B.C. woman who posed as ‘Dr. LipJob’ jailed for defying court order, repeatedly administering Botox
The regulatory body that governs all British Columbia doctors says a woman who once advertised herself as 'Dr. LipJob' is now serving consecutive 30-day sentences for defying a court order prohibiting her from injecting Botox and dermal fillers.
The new Audi Q7′s sleek but subtle changes tighten the SUV competition
The Audi Q7.
New California law would require Trump to release tax returns in order to appear on the ballot
This July 23, 2019 photo shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom signed a law Tuesday, July 30, requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
The rivalry between Bell and Quebecor just got a whole lot more interesting
Konrad Yakabuski
Why investors need to be concerned about misleading risk ratings
Over the shoulder view of and stock broker trading online while accepting orders by phone. Multiple computer screens ful of charts and data analyses in background.
Ontario zoos flout guidelines to offer up-close experiences with animals
A pair of Asian elephants amble up to a visitor to African Lion Safari near Cambridge, Ont., in August, 2008. The park is mentioned along with Orono, Ont.,'s Jungle Cat World for flouting international guidelines.
U.S. launches duty investigations of wind towers imported from Canada
The City Hall clock tower stands in front of and between two wind turbines on May 10, 2018 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Gloucester is an important center of the US fishing industry and is a popular summer vacation destination. / AFP PHOTO / Don EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Toronto FC adds France’s Nicolas Benezet, increasing options in the midfield
Toronto FC has signed French winger Nicolas Benezet, left, on loan from Guingamp, where he is seen in action against Paris Saint-Germain in April, 2018.
Airbus gets an order for 60 A220 planes from Air France
FILE PHOTO: An Airbus A220 passenger jet, formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries, stands in the final assembly line where the European company plans a $30 million investment to keep up with forecast demand, in Mirabel near Montreal, Quebec, Canada January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Tim Hepher/File Photo
Three rescued from float plane crash off B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
Congolese officials confirm second case of Ebola in Goma
A health worker wearing a protective suit exits an isolation cube after visiting an Ebola treatment centre in Beni, Congo, on July 13, 2019.
Apple revenue forecast tops expectations; iPhone trends stabilize
Slick science: How researchers are preparing for Canada’s next major oil spill
KENORA UNORGANIZED, Ont. (21/06/19) - An oil skiff rests on the surface of a wetland habitat enclosure for the Experimental Lakes Area's lake #260 study. Alyssa Lloyd/The Globe and Mail.
The Kremlin lashes out against the people, but Russians are no longer afraid to fight back
Protesters take part at a rally calling for opposition candidates to be registered for elections to Moscow City Duma, the capital's regional parliament, in Moscow, Russia on July 27, 2019.
Writer Lee Maracle on her Neustadt nomination, and making room for more Indigenous writers
Lee Maracle, an Indigenous Canadian novelist and Neustadt Prize nominee, is author of more than a dozen books.
Evening Update: Probe into government’s calls to ex-ambassadors to China gets quashed; Hong Kong protesters are now charged with rioting
A protester gestures as hundreds of protesters gather near Kwai Chung police station in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Protesters clashed with police again in Hong Kong on Tuesday night after reports that some of their detained colleagues would be charged with the relatively serious charge of rioting. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Former aide to Rob Ford named Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s principal secretary
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford and his Deputy Chief of Staff Amin Massoudi, right, return from a private chat following a campaign event in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on Friday, June 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Heritage’s vape-oil deal with Cronos follows extraction pivot
In this photo illustration, smoke from a cannabis oil vaporizer is seen as the driver is behind the wheel of a car in North Vancouver, B.C. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Canadian police have not seen a spike in cannabis-impaired driving one month since legalization, but there needs to be more awareness of laws around storing marijuana in vehicles and passengers smoking weed, law enforcement officials say. THE CANADIAN PRESS /Jonathan Hayward
A dividend stock with the wind at its back
John Heinzl
Vancouver’s Kater ready to launch ride-hailing service as soon as B.C. regulations permit
The Uber app is displayed on an iPhone as taxi drivers wait for passengers at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on March 7, 2017. The federal Competition Bureau wants British Columbia to re-examine its taxi regulations to permit more competition in the industry and improve services for riders and businesses.
Blue Jays trade reliever David Phelps to Cubs for minor league pitcher Thomas Hatch
Jul 3, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher David Phelps (35) delivers a pitch against Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Will a baby dull our thirst for adventure? I was about to find out
Edmonton Folk Music Festival performers talk about songs they wish they’d written
Handout from Lorie Miseck Programming Associate Edmonton Folk Music Festival August 08 - 11, 2019 780 429 1899 PO Box 4130 Edmonton, AB T6E 4T2 www.edmontonfolkfest.org www.facebook.com/EdmontonFolkMusicFestival
Canada’s passive playbook on China takes too many pages from Beijing
Colin Robertson
FAA hopes global regulators simultaneously approve Boeing 737 Max to fly again
FILE PHOTO: Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
The many roots of Puerto Rico’s crisis
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 29: A protester waves a flag in front of a police barricade in front of the Department of Justice in Puerto Rico.
‘Five Eyes’ future on Mike Pompeo’s Asia-Pacific agenda
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a joint news conference with President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele at the Presidential House in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas/File Photo
Oil rises on expectations of Fed rate cut, another U.S crude drawdown
A pump jack operates in the Permian Basin oil and natural gas production area near Odessa, Texas, U.S., February 10, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford
Shares in plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat slide on stock offering
A guest wears a hat during the Beyond Meat IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in New York, U.S., May 2, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
White rhino conceived artificially born at California zoo
This July 29, 2019, photo provided by the San Diego Zoo shows a day-old southern white rhino calf stands beside its resting mother, Victoria, at the at the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, Calif.
Jill Ellis steps down as U.S. women’s national team coach, source says
FILE - In this July 6, 2019 file photo United States coach Jill Ellis attends a news conference at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France. A person with knowledge of the situation says Ellis is stepping down after leading the team to back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 30, 2019 because the resignation has not been officially announced. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, file)
Tanzanian police arrest prominent investigative journalist Erick Kabendera
Court hearings begin in Princess Haya divorce case against powerful Dubai ruler
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, the wife of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is seen leaving The Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain, July 30, 2019.
Minnesota Wild fire general manger Paul Fenton after only one season
Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton has been fired after only one season at the helm of the franchise.
Ontario and Quebec pushed back against Ottawa proposal to crackdown on drug price
FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist works at a pharmacy in Toronto, January 31, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
Trump urges China to reach trade deal prior to 2020 U.S. election
(FILES) This file picture taken on November 6, 2018 shows a Chinese and US flag at a booth during the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai. - US President Donald Trump ripped into China on July 30, 2019 after US negotiators arrived in Shanghai to resurrect talks aimed at ending a year-long trade war between the world's two top economies. Trump took to Twitter to slam China hours after top US officials landed in the financial hub for the first face-to-face discussions since the US leader agreed to a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping in June. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images
Liberals quash probe into government’s calls to ex-ambassadors to China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes the hand of Chinese Ambassador to Canada Luo Zhaohui as Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques looks on following an exchange of documents atop a section of the Great Wall of China, in Beijing on Thursday, September 1, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Statistics Canada to take a second look at ethnicity question on census
Statistics Canada's offices at Tunny's Pasture in Ottawa are shown on March 8, 2019.
About one million Canadian social insurance numbers compromised in Capital One data breach
A man walks across the street from a Capital One location in San Francisco on July 16, 2019.
B.C. not sufficiently protecting drinking water: Auditor-General
Drinking water is poured into a glass from a faucet in North Vancouver, Tuesday, July, 30, 2019.
Trump is in full bigot mode. What is his end game?
Lawrence Martin
Caster Semenya out of World Championships after court reverses ruling
Caster Semenya looks on at the start line of the women's 800-metre during the Prefontaine Classic at Cobb Track & Angell Field on June 30, 2019 in Stanford, Calif.
Independent MP Hunter Tootoo won’t seek re-election
Liberal Member of Parliament for Nunavut Hunter Tootoo poses for a portrait in his office in the Parliamentary precinct Wednesday September 21, 2016 in Ottawa. Former Liberal cabinet minister turned Independent MP Hunter Tootoo says he is not running in this fall's election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
New Brunswick releases strategy to address continuing nursing shortage
In-home nurse Jane Kern prepares a nutrition feeding pump for her patient Lexi Gerkin at the Gerkin family home in Brentwood, N.H., on March 17, 2017. New Brunswick has released a strategy aimed at heading off a continuing shortage of nurses over the next 10 years.
Chris Kunitz retires after 15 NHL seasons, joins Blackhawks front office
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 14: Chris Kunitz #14 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in his 1,000 career game against the New Jersey Devils at the United Center on February 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Aleksandar Hemon’s memoirs reflect on family (in Hamilton), memory and nostalgia in Yugoslavia
Russell Smith
Three Canadians awarded wild-card entries to Rogers Cup
Canadian Brayden Schnur has been given a wild-card entry into the main draw of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
CHL tabs NBA Canada executive as first full-time president
The Whitehorse Women’s Hockey Association has adopted a policy to accommodate transgender players, explaining that any player who was either born female or identifies as a woman would be permitted to play in the league.
California town of Gilroy pledges to remain strong in wake of shooting
People gathered gathered outside the Gilroy Police Department for a vigil for the victims of a shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, in Gilroy, Calif., on Monday evening, July 29, 2019.
As hydroelectric dam nears completion, methylmercury concerns at Muskrat Falls linger
The construction site of the hydroelectric facility at Muskrat Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador is seen on July 14, 2015. The $12.7-billion Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam in Labrador is finally nearing completion, billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule.
Forty-four Hong Kong protesters charged with rioting after clashes with police
A police officer (L) points a firearm during a clash with protesters who had gathered outside Kwai Chung police station, in support of protesters detained with the charge of rioting, in Hong Kong late on July 30, 2019. - Renewed clashes broke out between pro-democracy protesters and police in Hong Kong late on July 30 after dozens of demonstrators were charged with rioting -- an offence that carries a jail term of up to ten years.
July 30: Green goals. Plus other letters to the editor
Canadian keeper Maxime Crepeau signs extension with Vancouver Whitecaps
Jul 24, 2019; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) awaits the start of play against the Cavalry FC during the second half at BC Place Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Capital One hack: What to do if you think your data have been stolen
In one of the largest-ever thefts of bank data, a software engineer in Seattle was arrested for hacking into a Capitol One server and obtaining the personal data of over 100 million people.
Senators trade goalie Mike Condon to Lightning for injured Ryan Callahan
Oct 30, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ottawa Senators goaltender Mike Condon (1) watches the puck during the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The kings of cashback credit cards
Rob Carrick
Cost of carbon tax battle to Saskatchewan ‘hundreds of thousands’ of dollars, provincial Justice Minister says
Doug Downey is sworn into his new role as Ontario's Attorney General at Queen's Park in Toronto on June 20, 2019.
‘How can I maximize the use of a TFSA for retirement?’
Politics Briefing: Committee meets to discuss ex-ambassadors’ story
Former Canadian ambassador to China David Mulroney speaks during a symposium on Canada-China relations in Toronto, Ont., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail)
Air Canada says 737 Max fleet grounding, which could last full year, starting to hit bottom line
Grounded Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft are pictured at YVR airport in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 13, 2019. (Ben Nelms/The Globe and Mail)
Goldman Sachs says S&P 500 bull-run has legs but cuts earnings outlook
Traders work after the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 29, 2019.
Northern Ireland’s Sinn Fein says Brexit threat means Dublin should prepare for Irish unification
Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald leaves a meeting with European Union Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on April 1, 2019.
French wine makers see red over Trump’s tariff threat
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 17, 2014, a picker collects grappes during the harvest in the Marquis de Montmelas domain in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, central eastern France. - The free trade agreements signed by the European Union with Canada, South Korea and now Japan offer new perspectives to winemakers from France's Bourgogne region who are facing threats on their historical markets. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP)JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images
Karmic reckoning? Investors in activist hedge funds agitate for change
Street signs for Broad St. and Wall St. are seen outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 22.
Trump again urges Federal Reserve to significantly cut interest rates
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to journalists before departing the White House on July 30, 2019 in Washington.
Capital One shares fall as two states launch probes of major data breach
This Monday, July 22, 2019, photo shows Capital One mailing in North Andover, Mass. Capital One says a hacker got access to the personal information of over 100 million individuals applying for credit. The McLean, Virginia-based bank said Monday, July 29, 2019, it found out about the vulnerability in its system July 19 and immediately sought help from law enforcement to catch the perpetrator. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Police seek suspect in alleged fraud targeting condo building in Milton, Ont.
Baseball’s arms race heats up as Wednesday’s trade deadline approaches
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws to a Chicago Cubs batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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