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Apple spars with EU as $14-billion Irish tax dispute drags on
(FILES) This file photo taken on October 2, 2014 shows Apple's new offices on Half Moon Street in Cork city centre, southern Ireland. - Apple embarks on an epic court battle with the EU on September 17, 2019, fighting the commission's landmark order that the iPhone-maker reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros (USD 14 billion) in back taxes. (Photo by PAUL FAITH / AFP)PAUL FAITH/AFP/Getty Images
Chilliwack, B.C., school district narrowly votes to approve rainbow crosswalk
Educators in Chilliwack, B.C., have voted 4-3 in favour of painting a rainbow crosswalk in the School District 33 parking lot after a debate that was heated at times.
Workers at Brazil planemaker Embraer could begin strike on Monday
E2-195 plane with Brazil's No. 3 airline Azul SA logo is seen during a launch event in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil September 12, 2019. REUTERS/Roosevelt Cassio
Slow progress reported in talks as General Motors strike enters third day
Protesting union members prevent cars from driving into the General Motors Flint Assembly Plant on Bristol Road as United Automobile Workers remain on strike against GM on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Flint, Mich. GM and the union are faced with weakening vehicle sales, a deteriorating global economy and an unpredictable trade war. (Sara Faraj/MLive.com/The Flint Journal via AP)
Indonesia urged to increase funding to detect, tackle forest fires to avoid another major haze crisis
Smoke billows from forest fires in Kahayan Hilir, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Sept.18, 2019.
Never mind Brexit, German slowdown is a bigger worry in France
Aerial view of containers at a loading terminal in the port of Hamburg, Germany August 1, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/Files
Chicago mayor proposes zoning rule limiting pot dispensaries
The Fed has a repo problem. Here’s what you need to know
Federal Reserve Board building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2019.
Canadian dollar hits two-week low as Fed muddies outlook for rates
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Families of ‘Bloody Sunday’ victims to ask for accused soldier to be named
John McKinney, right, whose brother William was one of the 14 victims of the 'Bloody Sunday' killings, leaves the Bishop Street Court, in Londonderry, on Sept. 18, 2019.
U.S. housing starts, building permits race to 12-year high
FILE PHOTO: Development and construction continues on a large scale housing project of over 600 homes in Oceanside, California, U.S., June 25, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as new national security adviser
In this July 30, 2019, file photo, Robert O'Brien, U.S. Special Envoy Ambassador, arrives at a district court in Stockholm, Sweden.
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Wednesday - and why
A Federal Express delivery truck is shown in downtown Los Angeles.
Small businesses surprised about delay of carbon-tax funded grants
A field of operating solar panels located in Prince Edward County, Ontario. This is one of 13 solar projects owned and operated by Northland Power Inc. Northland Power is a power producer focusing on renewable energy in Canada. (Johnny C.Y. Lam for The Globe and Mail).
Pakistan’s PM to urge Trump to restart Afghan peace talks with Taliban
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gestures as he speaks during a rally in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, on Sept. 13, 2019.
Horse races, fireworks to mark Chinese National Day called off amid protest threat in Hong Kong
Horses are seen on the racetrack at the Happy Valley racecourse in Hong Kong, on July 10, 2019.
What are the essential ingredients for cooking Korean dishes?
A typical Korean meal is served family style, with everyone helping themselves.
What is the repo market and how did it scare the pants off everyone Tuesday?
Trader Michael Urkonis works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Sept. 13.
Wednesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Plants from cannabis cuttings are photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018.
Residents urged to stay off the streets as winds from Hurricane Humberto begin to hit Bermuda
People board up a store in preparation for Hurricane Humberto in Hamilton, Bermuda, on Sept. 18, 2019.
Canadian inflation falls to 1.9 per cent in August on lower gas prices
The price picture, on its own, did not put pressure on the inflation-targeting Bank of Canada to adjust interest rates.
Fire at school in Liberia kills at least 27 children, police say
Huawei expects to see revenue uplift from 5G roll-out next year
A man holds a Huawei Mate 20 X 5G smartphone at the International Consumer Electronics Expo in Beijing, China August 2, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/Files
Apple taps recycled rare earth elements for iPhone parts
CEO Tim Cook speaks at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2019.
Airbus revises up jet demand, warns of ‘lose-lose’ tariff war
Visitors look at an Airbus A350-1000 plane model at the Beijing International Aviation Expo in Beijing on September 18, 2019. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)WANG ZHAO/AFP/Getty Images
General Mills shares fall as quarterly sales miss estimate
FILE PHOTO: General Mills cereals rest on a shelf inside of a grocery store in New York, U.S., March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD
Three developers partner to launch pricey Yorkville high-rise
Renderings, 11 Yorkville, Toronto
Lone Boeing 737 Max flew in Canadian airspace for pilot checks during grounding
Two Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft are seen on the ground as Air Canada Embraer aircraft flies in the background at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto on March 13, 2019.
Sept. 18: Green Growth job cuts, analysts more concerned about CannTrust, Supreme beats on Q4 profit and Quebec recalls mislabelled HEXO products
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Canadian stars Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir say they’re ‘stepping away’ from ice dancing
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir celebrate during the venue ceremony after winning gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Gangneung, South Korea, on Feb. 20, 2018.
British government insists suspension of Parliament was not illegal
An anti-Brexit demonstrator protests outside the Supreme Court, in London, on Sept. 17, 2019.
India bans e-cigarettes as global backlash at vaping gathers pace
(FILES) This file photo taken on October 02, 2018 shows a man exhaling smoke from an electronic cigarette in Washington, DC. - New York became the second US state to ban flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, following several deaths linked to vaping that have raised fears about a product long promoted as less harmful than smoking. (Photo by EVA HAMBACH / AFP)EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty Images
Saudi Arabia sees little economic damage from Aramco attack as IPO presses on
Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan speaks at the Euromoney GCC Financial Forum 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sept. 18, 2019.
U.S. Federal Reserve pumps more cash as key rate breaks above target
FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve Board building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Trump orders increase of sanctions on Iran; Pompeo says attack was ‘act of war’ against Saudi Arabia
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at King Abdulaziz International Airport, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 18, 2019.
Oil prices extend losses after Saudi pledge to restore lost output
FILE PHOTO: Flames emerge from flare stacks at Nahr Bin Umar oil field, north of Basra, Iraq September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
Morning Update: CannTrust’s future; birth alerts under review; Israeli election deadlock
Cannabis cuttings are seen at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018. CannTrust Holdings Inc. says the Ontario Securities Commission has approved a management cease trade order as the cannabis producer deals with regulatory problems with Health Canada.The company sought the order earlier this month in anticipation of missing an Aug. 14 deadline to file an interim financial report for the three and six month periods ended June 30. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
TD Bank expands commitment to clean tech with ‘anchor’ investment in $165-million ArcTern fund
A TD Bank branch is seen in Halifax on March 30, 2017.
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Craving a nature-filled reset? Go offline in the wilds of Alaska
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge on Fox Island.
Wednesday’s TSX breakouts: Six analysts recommend this growth stock that’s up 32% in 2019
Wednesday’s Insider Report: Chairman invests over $1-million in this depressed stock
Wednesday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Canadian housing: A look at the sellers’ markets, the balanced markets and the one buyers’ market
Michael Babad
Sept. 18: Where readers stand on Ezra Levant and The Rebel. Plus other letters to the editor
Ezra Levant arrives at the Law Society of Alberta in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Levant is hoping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will go to bat for his conservative online publication The Rebel, after he says it was barred from a United Nations climate conference.
Liberals delay release of PBO platform costings, say only ‘big ticket’ pledges will get independent review
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 11, 2019 Liberal Party leader and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Hall in Ottawa - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on September 17, 2019 sought to reassure Canada's allies over security after a senior police intelligence officer was accused of stealing highly classified materials that, if released, could be "potentially devastating."Cameron Ortis served as the director general of national intelligence coordination for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) before his arrest last September 12, 2019. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP)DAVE CHAN/AFP/Getty Images
The limitations of lane-keeping assist
File #: 2251158 Dangerous Curves Ahead Hybrid economy car, a Prius, making tracks down a mountain road. Sign ahead indicates curvy highway. Car is sharp, landscape and street are motion-blurred (all in-camera). Car driving on road Credit: iStockphoto (Royalty-Free) Keywords: Road, Hybrid Vehicle, Car, Electric Car, Safety, Driving, Motor Vehicle, Traffic, Tire, Speed, Street, Risk, Road Trip
OMERS makes largest Canadian tech investment to date with $100-million financing in Toronto’s TouchBistro
Alex Barrotti, founder and CEO at TouchBistro, poses for a portrait, in Toronto, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport has all the bells and whistles, but I’ll reserve judgment on performance
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
If car safety upgrades are so effective, why are we paying so much more for insurance?
Traffic Accident and insurance concept, Insurance agent working on report form with car accident claim process.
Household wealth drops for first time since financial crisis
The close: S&P 500 ends near flat after Fed’s mixed signals on future policy
A screen displays the U.S. Federal Reserve interest rates announcement as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Canadians should be making better use of TFSAs
a sign that says TFSA next to a wallet that has money in it. Theme of Canadian savings. TFSA stands for tax free savings account.
Israeli vote leaves Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future in doubt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and Likud Party members greet supporters in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sept. 18, 2019.
Saudi Arabia joins U.S.-led maritime coalition after attack on oil facilities
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman smiles as he is congratulated after a press conference in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Saudi Arabia's energy minister said Tuesday that 50% of its daily crude oil production that was knocked out by a weekend attack had been restored and that full production is expected by the end of the month.(AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Brandon Sutter scores twice, Canucks beat Oilers 4-2 in pre-season play
Edmonton Oilers centre Markus Granlund (60) looks on as Vancouver Canucks centre Brandon Sutter (20) celebrates his goal with his teammates during third period NHL preseason action in Vancouver, Tuesday, September 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Mexican authorities discover 29 bodies in more than 100 plastic bags
Your daily horoscope: September 18
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