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Uneasy calm in Kashmir on Islamic festival day
People throng a market on the eve of Eid al-Adha, in Jammu, India, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir said that they eased restrictions Sunday in most parts of Srinagar, the main city, ahead of an Islamic festival following India's decision to strip the region of its constitutional autonomy.
Drug checking takes on elevated role as illicit fentanyl sweeps country and fuels surge in overdose deaths
Kyle Besaw, left, drug checking tech aid with Vancouver Coastal Health, and Trey Helten, right, supervisor at the Overdose Prevention Society safe injection site, check samples of heroin for fentanyl and other substances at the Overdose Prevention Society's safe injection site in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, July 11, 2019. Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Whistle-blowers are not welcome in the world of science; just ask Françoise Baylis
Francoise Baylis, a bioethics research professor at Dalhousie University, poses on the university campus in Halifax, N.S., on May 21, 2019.
‘I’m thrilled for her’: Faye Urban, Canada’s last Rogers Cup winner, was cheering Andreescu all the way
‘I’m thrilled for her’: Faye Urban, Canada’s last Rogers Cup winner, was cheering Andreescu all the way
Former Grassy Narrows chief who fought for mercury treatment centre laid to rest as battle with Ottawa continues
After his funeral service on Saturday at the Grassy Narrows church, Simon Fobister’s coffin is carried to a motorboat, which took the coffin to the island where his family plot is located. Photo by Geoffrey York.
60 Minutes airs interview with father of Bryer Schmegelsky
Autopsies on B.C. murder suspects complete as 60 Minutes airs interview with father of Bryer Schmegelsky
Jim Pattison tables $981.7-million bid to take Canfor private
Jim Pattison tables $980-million bid to take Canfor private
Canada wins mixed team bronze to reach Pan Am podium for first time
From left: Austin Connelly, Joey Savoie, Mary Parsons and Brigitte Thibault win bronze in mixed team golf at the Lima Pan American Games on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019.
RCMP investigate sabotage after gondola cable cut at B.C. tourist attraction
A gondola car rests on its side on the mountain after a cable snapped overnight at the Sea to Sky Gondola causing gondola cars to crash to the ground below in Squamish, B.C., on Saturday August 10, 2019. Squamish RCMP Constable Ashley MacKay said that no one was injured since the cabin cars don’t start running until 9:30 a.m.
Sandy Buchman installed as 152nd president of Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Sandy Buchman, the new president of the Canadian Medical Association, poses for a photograph at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Friday, August 9, 2019. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
Mississippi church-goers march against U.S. immigration raids
Children of mainly U.S. Latino immigrant parents hold signs in support of them and those individuals picked up during an immigration raid at a food processing plant, during a protest march to the Madison County Courthouse in Canton, Miss., following a Spanish Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canton on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019.
What are Canada’s downtowns missing? A beach
What are Canada’s downtowns missing? A beach
Serena Williams faces injury setback just weeks ahead of U.S. Open
Serena Williams faces injury setback just weeks ahead of U.S. Open
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s marathon at-bat impresses, but Jays still fall to Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s marathon at-bat impresses, but Jays still fall to Yankees
Bianca Andreescu is beginning to seem like Serena Williams’s time-travelling doppelganger
Cathal Kelly
Patrick Reed delivers clutch putts to win FedEx Cup opener
Patrick Reed celebrates with the winner's trophy after the final round of The Northern Trust at Liberty National Golf Club on Aug. 11, 2019 in Jersey City, N.J.
Writing-on-Stone’s next chapter: Inside one of Alberta’s most gorgeous rodeos
Writing-on-Stone’s next chapter: Inside one of Alberta’s most gorgeous rodeos
Two more shot dead in Toronto as gun violence continues
Two more shot dead in Toronto as gun violence continues
Discovery of bodies police believe to be B.C. fugitives allows Fox Lake, Gillam communities to exhale again
A family bonfire on a beach at Stephens Lake near Gillam, Manitoba on the Friday evening after RCMP said they found the remains of B.C. murder suspects Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod. Over the course of the manhunt through the Northern Manitoba bush near Fox Lake Cree Nation and Gillam, many residents said they reacted in fear, weariness and eventually relief when the suspects were found, allowing a sense of normalcy to return to the community. August 09, 2019 (Melissa Tait / The Globe and Mail)
Raiders’ protracted exit from Oakland is a slow death for fans
Raiders’ protracted exit from Oakland is a slow death for fans
Dog allegedly stolen from Toronto Humane Society returned
Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters increasing
In this April 8, 2011, photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, a polar bear walks across rubble ice in the Alaska portion of the southern Beaufort Sea. Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.
Canada slips to fourth in Pan Am overall medals, Ellie Black named flag-bearer
Canada slips to fourth in Pan Am overall medals, Ellie Black named flag-bearer
Pan American medal winners use podium to slam Donald Trump
Pan American medal winners use podium to slam Donald Trump
Trudeau’s star roster has shrunk, while Scheer runs without one
Campbell Clark
B.C. regulator ordered to broaden review of environmental impact caused by Delta jetty
B.C. regulator ordered to broaden review of environmental impact caused by Delta jetty
Nadal defeats Medvedev to win fifth Rogers Cup title
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his win over Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal, on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019.
Lawyers say Epstein victims plan to sue financier’s estate this week
An exterior view of the Metropolitan Correctional Center jai.
Canadians’ negative impressions harden toward China
Canadians’ negative impressions harden toward China
South Korea’s Mi Jung Hur wins Ladies Scottish Open
South Korea's Mi Jung Hur poses as she celebrates with the trophy after winning the Ladies Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, Sunday Aug. 11, 2019.
The Capital One breach proved we must rethink cloud security
The Capital One breach proved we must rethink cloud security
Epstein’s guards were working extreme overtime shifts the night of his death
An exterior view of the Metropolitan Correctional Center jail where financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in the Manhattan borough of New York City, on Aug. 10, 2019.
Russia’s media oversight agency complains YouTube facilitates protests
The four types of risk in investing
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wall Street in New York City on August 9, 2019. - Wall Street stocks opened lower Friday amid lingering worries over slowing global growth and the escalating US-China trade war, and as Uber shares sank on disappointing results. (Photo by Don Emmert / AFP)DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Nova Scotia Health Authority says hospital’s emergency department will shut down for five days
Mass shootings have U.S. Hispanic communities worried about being targets
In this Aug. 6, 2019 file photo, a man hangs up an 'El Paso Strong' sign at a makeshift memorial at the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex in El Paso, Texas.
Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog tripled cryptocurrency cases it has referred to law enforcement in past year
Representations of the Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies are seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture, February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Files
The shrinking gap between condo and other property prices is pushing buyers to low-rise housing
Toronto, Ontario - Wednesday July, 25 -- Condo Toronto and House Toronto -- Townhouses are seen in front of condominium buildings near Humber Bay Shores in the Etobicoke neighbourhood of Toronto, Wednesday July 25, 2018. (Mark Blinch/Globe and Mail)
Border issue key as British, Irish leaders set to meet on Brexit, sources say
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves the door to welcome King Abdullah II of Jordan at 10 Downing Street in London, England, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.
Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louder
A farm tractor and baler sit in a hay field on a misty morning near Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Canadian farmers are looking to more sustainable farming techniques like capturing carbon in the soil as the warnings grow louder that our food supplies are at risk from climate change and land degradation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Manchester United routs Chelsea to kick off Premier League campaign; Arsenal wins
Manchester United routs Chelsea to kick off Premier League campaign; Arsenal wins
Halloween treat: upcoming Frankenstein ballet
Halloween treat: upcoming Frankenstein ballet
Low prices, LNG uncertainty add to frustration levels for natural gas producers
Greg Kist, former president of Pacific NorthWest LNG and current CEO of Rockies LNG Partners, is interviewed in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Kist admits he was burned out when he resigned as president of Pacific NorthWest LNG at the end of 2014, as the Vancouver-based venture led by Malaysian energy giant Petronas advanced its ill-fated mission to build a liquefied natural gas project in B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Fed remains a target as economy falls short of Trump’s ambitious goals
FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House in Washington. Trump is not letting up on his attacks on the Federal Reserve, calling for “substantial” Fed rate cuts to allow the dollar to fall in value against foreign currencies. In a series of tweets Thursday, Aug. 8, Trump says, “As your president, one would think that I would be thrilled with our very strong dollar. I am not!” (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Lack of G7, IMF support seen dimming impact of U.S. move on China’s yuan
Lack of G7, IMF support seen dimming impact of U.S. move on China’s yuan
Auto makers warm up to friendly hackers at cybersecurity conference
Auto makers warm up to friendly hackers at cybersecurity conference
Growth of Hamilton Airport brings opportunities for local businesses
Growth of Hamilton Airport brings opportunities for local businesses
Trade disruption is a symptom of a deeper malaise
Trade disruption is a symptom of a deeper malaise
Fiat Chrysler deal gives Detroit residents first chance at jobs
In this Aug. 6, 2019, photo, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan speaks with residents during a job readiness event where they pre-registered to apply for jobs at a coming Fiat Chrysler assembly plant on the eastside and another nearby facility operated by the automaker.
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into canal near Lillooet, B.C.
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police 'E' Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018.
How Hong Kong’s protesters have ‘already reached a point of no return’
How Hong Kong’s protesters have ‘already reached a point of no return’
Toronto police searching for two suspects after fatal shooting in city’s east end
Toronto police say they are searching for two suspects after a man was shot dead in the city’s east end on Friday afternoon.
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu wins Rogers Cup after Serena Williams withdraws due to injury
Bianca Andreescu reacts with the winner's trophy and a Canadian flag after winning the Rogers Cup, in Toronto, on Aug. 11, 2019.
Scarborough sidesplit priced for quick sale
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Three people injured after helicopter crash near Kawartha Lakes, police say
An Ontario Provincial Police logo is shown during a press conference announcing the seizure of 55 kilograms of cocaine and about $800,000 in Canadian currency during a press conference after making a huge coordinated seizure involving many different agencies including the United States, in Barrie, Ont., on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The source of the drugs came from Mexico, traveling through the United States and ending in Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Tourists, residents evacuated as wildfire intensifies on Greek island
Firefighters extinguish a forest fire at Elafonisos island, south of Peloponnese peninsula, on Aug. 10, 2019.
BlackRock becomes Authentic Brands’ biggest shareholder with US$875-million stake
A sign for BlackRock Inc hangs above their building in New York, on July 16, 2018.
Quebec man charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault after ex-wife allegedly set on fire
A 39-year-old man has been formally charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after his ex-wife was allegedly set on fire in Quebec City.
Gymnast Ellie Black named Canada’s flag-bearer for Pan Am Games closing ceremony
Gymnast Ellie Black will serve as Canadian flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the Pan Am Games.
U.S. fencing medallist Race Imboden takes knee on podium at Pan Am Games
Gold medalist Race Imboden of the United States takes a knee during a national anthem ceremony on Day 14 of the Pan American Games, in Lima, Peru, on Aug. 9, 2019.
Troubled economy hangs in balance as Argentina votes in presidential primary election
A person casts a vote at a polling station during the primary elections in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Aug. 11, 2019.
Muslim worshippers clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site
Israeli security forces fire sound grenades inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, on Aug. 11, 2019.
For some Nova Scotia woodlot owners, end of Northern Pulp mill not seen as a disaster
Wood harvester Wade Prest poses for a portrait in Mooseland, N.S., on Aug. 10, 2019.
RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating homicide in High Level, Alta.
The RCMP are investigating a homicide in High Level, Alta.
Discount dividend growth stars, tax-free income strategy and defensive stock plays for retirees: What you need to know in investing this week
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Conservative candidate wins Guatemala’s presidential runoff
Alejandro Giammatei, presidential candidate of the Vamos party, applauds as he stands before supporters after partial election results were announced in Guatemala City, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Giammattei headed for a victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff election, garnering favor with voters for his get-tough approach on crime and socially conservative values.
Brandon Banks’s late touchdown rallies Tiger-Cats past Lions 35-34
Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Branlon Addison is tackled by B.C. Lions linebacker Maleki Harris during the first half in Hamilton, Ont., on Aug. 10, 2019.
Timbers down Whitecaps 3-1 in Cascadia Cup rivalry match
Portland Timbers midfielder Renzo Zambrano and Vancouver Whitecaps forward Theo Bair battle for control of the ball during the first half at Providence Park, in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 10, 2019.
Designing for dementia: Long-term memory care, from the ground up
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Search for U.K. teen missing in Malaysia enters second week
Members of a rescue team conduct a search and rescue operation for a missing British girl, at a forest in Seremban, Malaysia, on Aug. 11, 2019.
Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists in Yemen
Firefighters extinguish a fire following clashes between pro-government forces and separatists in the Mansoura district of Yemen's second city of Aden, on Aug. 11, 2019.
Hundreds protest against India’s decision to curb Kashmir’s autonomy on eve of Eid
Kashmiri women shout slogans during a protest after the scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir by the Indian government, in Srinagar, on Aug. 11, 2019.
Kim Jong-un supervised weapons tests, North Korea says
This Aug. 10, 2019, photo released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency shows the test-fire of a new weapon at an undisclosed location in North Korea.
Shooting at Norwegian mosque investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say
A view of the al-Noor Islamic Centre mosque in Sandvika, Norway, on Aug. 11, 2019.
Tactics shift in Hong Kong as police, protesters clash in cat-and-mouse encounters
Protesters use traffic cones to cover tear gas canisters fired by riot policemen during an anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong.
Craving a quick getaway? Check out these last-minute vacation ideas
File Number: 2232034 Child in canoe. Young girl in canoe paddling on a scenic lake Credit: Elena Elisseeva / iStockphoto (Royalty-Free)
Summers at the Cinema: How Jurassic Park, and its door-opening raptors, was a gateway drug to lifelong cinematic obsession
Barry Hertz
Your lookahead horoscope: August 11
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