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Cowboys reportedly part ways with head coach Garrett
The Dallas Cowboys will not bring back head coach Jason Garrett, according to ESPN. The Cowboys finished the season at 8-8 and missed the playoffs.
Niemann opens with 66 to lead Sentry Tournament of Champions
Joaquin Niemann walks off the 18th green after making birdie during first round of the Tournament of Champions golf event on Jan. 2, 2020, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Hawaii.
Grouse Mountain ski resort purchased by B.C.-based Northland Properties
Grouse Mountain Resort in North Vancouver has been purchased by Northland Properties Corp., a British Columbia-based company that owns restaurants, hotels and the NHL’s Dallas Stars. (File photo)
The Carlos Ghosn saga: What we know so far about his escape to Lebanon, and the charges in Japan
FILE PHOTO: Former Nissan Motor Chariman Carlos Ghosn leaves the Tokyo Detention House in Tokyo, Japan April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Eichel’s penalty-shot goal in overtime caps Sabres’ comeback over Oilers
Buffalo Sabres forward Curtis Lazar is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith. The Sabres beat the Oilers 3-2 in overtime on Jan. 2, 2020.
Vasilevskiy makes 38 saves as Lightning edge Canadiens 2-1
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilesvskiy makes one of his 38 saves as the Bolts beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Jan. 2, 2020.
Vacationing Victoria police officers intervene in sexual assault in Hawaii
Calgary office-space property values stabilize after downturn in real estate market but home prices continue to fall, data show
Calgary, Canada - July 6, 2018: Skyline of the city Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Australian tennis tournament organizers forced to relocate event due to bushfire threat
The Australian flag flies above Parliament House as smoke shrouds the Australian capital of Canberra, Australia, on Jan. 1, 2020. Organizers have decided to move next week's Canberra Tennis International to the city of Bendigo.
Downturn in Vancouver housing: When the assessed value of the most expensive mansion falls 11% - to $65-million
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s waterfront property in Vancouver had an assessed value of $65-million on July 1, 2019, compared with $73.1-million on July 1, 2018.
How to fix the Conservative Party? It’s not complicated
In the October election, the Tories under Leader Andrew Scheer failed to make gains in the East and ended up landlocking themselves in the West. (File Photo)
Alberta reports first case of vaping-related lung illness
In this file photo, a salesperson demonstrates vaping. Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Deena Hinshaw, says the first confirmed case in the province of lung illness associated with vaping is a crucial reminder that vaping is not without risks.
Refugee couple feeds the hungry at B.C.'s Jamila’s Kitchen and Grill
Malik Malikzada, left, and his wife Jamila Malikzada pose for a photograph at their restaurant, Jamila's Kitchen and Grill, in Coquitlam, B.C., on Thursday January 2, 2020. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
Canadian researchers combat arsenic poisoning with Saskatchewan-grown lentils
Testing arsenic in the well water samples Ð Judit (light hair), Evana Akhtar the PhD student on the project in white speckled top in foreground, and Mishu (senior field assistant on the project), in the plaid B&W shirt. Behind us are women and school girls from this Bari (family group like a sub- village unit) (August 2015) were taken in Shahrasti, in Chandpur district, Bangladesh, the location of our participating baris (village subunits) .
Flames deal Frolik to Sabres, Ottawa acquires blue-liner Reilly in rare trade between Senators and Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Mike Reilly (left) to the Ottawa Senators for Andrew Sturtz on Jan. 2, 2020. The Habs also acquired defenceman Marco Scandella from the Buffalo Sabres earlier in the day.
Study finds poor customer behaviour a top reason for high turnover in service jobs
A shopper walks into the retail shop, Urban Outfitters, in Toronto, on Nov. 21, 2018 which is decorated with Black Friday signs advertising their sales leading up to event. "If delivery disruptions due to striking Canada Post workers persist, brick-and-mortar businesses and could benefit from an uptick in sales." Melissa Renwick/THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Why legal weed is becoming vulnerable to criminal activity
Police tape is shown at the scene of a hydro vault fire in Toronto Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Police west of Toronto say the death of two boys, aged nine and 12, are being investigated as homicides. Peel Regional Police say they were called to a residence just before 11 p.m. Wednesday night in Brampton, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Catalan separatists to break Spain’s political deadlock
A Catalan separatist party said on Thursday it would abstain during the Spanish parliament’s upcoming vote to confirm Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez as prime minister, potentially ending the prolonged national political deadlock. (File photo)
To understand how far green beauty has come, try a more natural mascara
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Venice’s identity is threatened by mass tourism and flooding. The city is fighting back, but is it too little, too late?
St. Mark’s Square in Venice's city centre is also its lowest point relative to sea level. The high water hasn't deterred these visitors, who are crossing on a catwalk. But in November, Venetians struggled with a monster flood the caused some of the worst acqua alta (high water) they've seen in years.
U.S. air strike kills top Iranian military general at Baghdad airport in major escalation of regional tensions
Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, seen here in 2016, was reportedly killed Friday in an air strike in Baghdad. (File photo)
Strategic Group buildings in Alberta put into receivership
Riaz Mamdani is the CEO of Strategic Group in Calgary.
Leader of U.S. border militia group pleads guilty to weapons charge
Larry Hopkins, 70, pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal weapons charges, prosecutors and a defense lawyer said. (File photo)
Equity returns put Canadian pension plans on firmer footing, despite low rates
Liverpool beats Sheffield United 2-0 to extend unbeaten run in EPL to 364 days
Mohamed Salah, right in red, scored one goal and set up the other Thursday as Liverpool extended its unbeaten Premier League run to a full year with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United.
Eight core strategies for creating financial security in retirement in Canada
Tim Cestnick
Why Ottawa must say no to Huawei on building Canada’s 5G networks
Without a hint of exaggeration, the decision on whether to allow Huawei into Canada's 5G network will affect the future of every Canadian’s privacy.
The fate of Taiwan hangs in the balance
The fate of Taiwan hangs in the balance
Americans edge Canada 2-1 in overtime of under-18 women’s hockey final
David Stern left a wide legacy to the NBA but the global growth of the game was his biggest accomplishment
David Stern listens to questions before an NBA preseason exhibition game in 2009 between the Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers at the Wukesong Arena in Beijing. (File Photo)
Veterans Affairs looks for public input on monument for Afghanistan mission
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay answers a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill. (File photo)
Yukon opens hunting for caribou herd without support from local First Nation
Yukon opens hunting for caribou herd without support from local First Nation
NFL officiating won’t get any better when playoffs begin this weekend – because it can’t
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, in blue jacket, disagrees with a call made by referee Bill Vinovich (52) that ended a game against the Houston Texans.
Wealthsimple registers new business names in bid to launch services including online chequing accounts
Michael Katchen, CEO of Wealthsimple, in 2017.
Mounties defend social-media profiling after assembling portrait of activist
The RCMP is defending its practice of profiling people by scouring their online social-media presence, saying the national police force lawfully obtains information with the aim of protecting Canadians. (File photo)
Yankees’ pitcher Domingo German suspended a total of 81 games for domestic violence
Domingo German was put on administrative leave on Sept. 19 while MLB investigated an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, with whom he has at least one child. (File Photo).
Evening Update: Interpol issues Ghosn arrest warrant; Alberta reports vaping-related illness
Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn and his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka arrive at the Tokyo District Court for the first pretrial procedures in his financial misconduct case, in Tokyo, Japan, May 23, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
Washington State sues Johnson & Johnson over its role in the opioid crisis
FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at a news conference in Seattle. Washington state sued Johnson & Johnson on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, claiming the company was negligent when it used deceptive marketing to say the drugs were effective for treating pain and were unlikely to cause addiction. The lawsuit filed Thursday says the company that supplies raw materials used to make opiates drove the pharmaceutical industry to recklessly expand the production of the drugs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
What 26 market prognosticators are predicting for the TSX this year (and how their 2019 forecasts panned out)
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 113.54 points to 16,530.86, after 90 minutes of trading. A man works in the broadcast centre at the TMX Group Ltd. in Toronto on Friday, May 9, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Australian PM Scott Morrison jeered in wildfire-ravaged zone over response to blazes
Smoke and wildfire rage behind Lake Conjola, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Thousands of tourists fled Australia's wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people trapped on the shore further south. (Robert Oerlemans via AP)
Why Canada must be open to open banking
Bank towers at the four corners of King St. West and Bay St. are photographed on Oct 1 2018. Clockwise from left are ScotiaBank, Bank of Montreal, TD and CIBC.
An impatient new prime minister takes on the Herculean task of overhauling austerity-battered Greece
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, seen here during a visit to Britain in December, is gambling that his proposed economic overhaul will meet with little resistance, even if it costs jobs, and he may be right.
American Airlines vows to share Boeing proceeds with workers
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 13, 2019 An American Airlines 737 Max sits at the gate at LaGuardia airport in New York. - Boeing said December 16, 2019 it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as the company struggles to get the beleaguered aircraft back in the air after two crashes. However the company said it currently has no plans to lay off or furlough workers as a result. (Photo by Don Emmert / AFP) (Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)
Niagara’s hot real estate market is emblematic of how buyers are pushing into small cities near Toronto
Robert Harris and Cheryl Vanditelli pose near one of their five properties in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sunday, December 28, 2019. Photo by Tara Walton
AltaGas may be forced to increase stake in energy handling firm Petrogas
Energy infrastructure company AltaGas Ltd said it would jointly build a natural gas processing plant and a natural gas liquids separation train with a privately held producer in the Montney shale play in western Canada.
Calgary police say possible hate crime may be linked to similar attacks
Police in Calgary say they have charged a man in relation to an unprovoked assault that may be a hate crime. (File photo)
Canopy bets big on cannabis beverages as drinks struggle to gain traction in U.S.
Beverage cans are run through machinery during a tour at a Canopy Growth facility that produces cannabis derivatives in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada October 29, 2019. REUTERS/Blair Gable
Algeria appoints new government amid country’s worst political crisis in decades
A demonstrator's shadow is cast on a national flag during an anti-government rally in Algiers, Algeria, on Dec. 24, 2019.
Why growth stocks may continue to be outperformers for years to come
Robert Tattersall
Would employer-sponsored ‘rainy day’ savings accounts help us save for retirement?
File #: 2612446 retirement plan portfolio on top of vintage stock certificates. Credit: Kenneth Mellott / iStockphoto (Royalty-Free) Keywords: Retirement, Pension, Planning, Plan, Finance, Social Security, Stock Certificate, rollover, Savings
Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams trains with Toronto Wolfpack for first time
New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams fends of South African defenders during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand, at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Former All Black star Sonny Bill Williams trained for the first time with the Toronto Wolfpack on Wednesday as coach Brian McDermott's overseas talent joined the rest of the squad at the transatlantic rugby league team's training base in England. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Halden Krog
Teen accused in killing of Hamilton boy faces new charges in connection with unrelated incidents
Hamilton police say the teen, who cannot be named because he is a youth, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement and two counts of uttering threats.
I nursed my mother for years. How do I find purpose now that she’s gone?
University of Regina won’t cancel George Elliott Clarke’s talk amid criticism over his work with convicted killer
George Elliott Clarke is photographed in his Toronto home, on Jan. 6, 2016.
Amber Alert cancelled, N.L. boy found safe, father charged
Montreal aircraft refuellers meet with mediators as strike hits third day
Swissport employees outside Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, in Montreal, on Dec. 31, 2019.
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s ex-partner Nick Gordon died after being found unresponsive in hotel room: authorities
Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon arrive at the Sparkle premiere, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, in Hollywood, Calif., in an Aug. 16, 2012, file photo.
In photos: Wildfires wreak havoc in Australia
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People are evacuated from Mallacoota, Victoria on a landing craft to MV Sycamore on January 3.
Police say three young siblings killed in car crash near Sudbury, Ont.
Police say three siblings ranging in age from six to 11 have died in a car crash near Sudbury, Ont.
Trump administration’s plan to curb teen vaping exempts some flavours
In this April 11, 2018, file photo, a high school student uses a vaping device in Cambridge, Mass.
The threat of democratic fatigue in Israel is real – around its election, and its choices around the U.S. and China
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 24, 2018, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan (R) laughs as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) makes a face during their tour of the Israeli Innovation Summit in Jerusalem. - Torn between China and the United States, which have been in a trade war for the past year, Israel is performing a tough balancing act between its two main economic partners. (Photo by Ariel Schalit / POOL / AFP)ARIEL SCHALIT/AFP/Getty Images
At least four dead after extremists attack bus convoy in Kenya, officials say
A Kenyan police officer stands near the scene where armed assailants fired on a bus convoy in the Nyongoro area of Lamu County, Kenya, on Jan. 2, 2020.
Investors could be partying like it’s 1997, but many sat out
In this file photo taken on January 29, 2019 a monitor displays numbers ahead of the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.
Supreme Court court postpones ruling on Netanyahu’s eligibility to lead Israeli government while he’s indicted
File - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem. Netanyahu said Monday that he would seek immunity from corruption charges, likely delaying any trial until after March elections, when he hopes to have a majority coalition that will shield him from prosecution. (Abir Sultan /Pool photo via AP, File)
Man allegedly shot by police in St. Catharines, Ont., has died: SIU
Ontario’s police watchdog says a man who was allegedly shot by police officers in southwestern Ontario has died from his injuries.
Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher out indefinitely with concussion
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) goes for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alexis Lafrenière, Canada thump Slovakia to advance to semi-finals at world juniors
Canada's Barrett Hayton, left celebrates with teammate Alexis Lafreniere (11) after scoring the first goal against Slovakia during first period quarterfinal action at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
John Heinzl’s model dividend growth portfolio as of Dec. 31, 2019
John Heinzl
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says change won’t come ‘overnight’ as new child-welfare law takes effect
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller speaks during question period in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Dec. 9, 2019.
How 139 currencies performed against the Canadian dollar in 2019
Favourite room: Designer Steven Sabados’s at-home office studio is a place where he can plan for the future
My favourite room: Steve Sabados’s studio, 68 Broadview Ave, Toronto , Ontario. Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz says coalition deal with Greens offers ‘best of both worlds’
Sebastian Kurz, left, head of the Austrian People's Party, and Werner Kogler, right, head of the Austrian Greens, speak to journalists during a news conference in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 2, 2020.
Mourning a disappearing world as Australia burns
A kookaburra perches on a burnt tree in the aftermath of a bushfire in Wallabi Point, New South Wales, Australia, November 12, 2019, in this image obtained from social media. Courtesy of Adam Stevenson/Social Media via REUTERS. ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT ADAM STEVENSON. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
High winds, heavy rain and snow expected as storm set to churn across most of B.C.
Another wicked winter storm is set to churn across most of British Columbia, dumping heavy rain on Metro Vancouver, parts of Vancouver Island and the central and inner south coasts, while bringing snow, wind or freezing rain to other regions.
Canada’s guru of dividend growth tallies up his 2019 results
A Bay street sign is seen in Toronto’s financial district.
Snowbirds group files legal challenge against Ontario’s decision to scrap out-of-country health insurance
A group representing Canadians who spend part of the year in sunnier climes says it’s filed a legal challenge against Ontario’s decision to scrap out-of-country health insurance.
Hillary Clinton appointed chancellor of Queen’s University in Belfast
Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton is seen at her honorary graduation ceremony at Queen’s University, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in an Oct. 10, 2018, file photo.
Bombardier’s China joint venture lands $427-million contract for high-speed train cars
Flags fly outside a Bombardier plant in Montreal on May 14, 2015. Bombardier Inc. has signed a deal to sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding Inc. Under the deal, Spirit will pay US$500 million in cash and assume liabilities with a total carrying value of more than US$700 million, including government refundable advances and pension obligations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Teen killed, suspect in custody after stabbing at Laval park
A 15-year-old boy is dead and a 16-year-old is in custody after a stabbing in a park north of Montreal.
Canadian schools prepping students for jobs of the future as automation, AI continue to transform workplaces
A display of manufacturing robots from Chinese robot maker Honyen is seen at the World Robot Conference, in an Aug. 15, 2018, file photo. Canadian universities say they are constantly working with faculty, experts and industry leaders to make sure students are prepared for the changing economic and labour landscape.
One dead, another seriously injured after New Year’s Day shooting in Toronto
Toronto police say their homicide unit is investigating a New Year’s Day shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
Style News: Hammam Spa opens new location in Toronto’s Bayview Village
Ground Floor.jpg The Hammam Spa has been a temple of relaxation on TorontoÕs King Street West for nearly 15 years. Now, founder and owner Celine Tadrissi is bringing her expertise north to the cityÕs Bayview Village Shopping Centre, offering a beautiful new way to escape city living.
Canadian dollar clings to 2019 gains as Chinese stimulus boosts stocks
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
The 2020 Golden Globes: Who will win – and who should win
Barry Hertz
Golden Globes to serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony
Golden Globe statues appear on stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Dec. 9, 2019.
Canadian manufacturing expands at slowest pace in four months
Employees at the Quartz coat factory are seen at their work stations, Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Belgian judge suspends arrest warrant against Catalonia’s Carles Puigdemont, lawyer says
In this file photo taken on Oct. 29, 2019, former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont arrives at The Justice Palais, in Brussels.
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Thursday - and why
Cannabis plants are seen during a tour of a Hexo Corp. production facility, Thursday, October 11, 2018 in Masson Angers, Quebec.
Former U.S. housing secretary Julian Castro drops out of 2020 Democratic presidential race
In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro speaks at the J Street National Conference, in Washington.
British tribunal to decide whether veganism should be covered by anti-discrimination law as a belief
File #: 19323130 Assortment of Fruits and vegetables Credit: iStockphoto (Royalty-Free) Keywords: Vegetable, Fruit, Food, Healthy Eating, Agriculture, Food And Drink, Freshness, Nature, Organic, Vegan Food, Variation, green, orange
Iran or its proxy forces may be planning more attacks on U.S. interests in Middle East, Esper says
U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper delivers a statement on Iraq and Syria, at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property, in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 29, 2019.
Missing skier found alive after three-day search in southeastern B.C.
Mark Gayowski is shown in this undated handout image provided by Trail and Greater District RCMP.
Three women under investigation for negligence causing deadly fire that killed 30 animals at German zoo
Police stand in front of a burned-out monkey house, at Krefeld zoo, in western Germany, on Jan. 2, 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims edge lower, but trend points to increase in filings
FILE PHOTO: Job seekers line up to apply during "Amazon Jobs Day," a job fair being held at 10 fulfillment centers across the United States aimed at filling more than 50,000 jobs, at the Amazon.com Fulfillment Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S., August 2, 2017. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Tilray signs cannabis import-export deal with Israel’s Canndoc
(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 24, 2019 A worker checks cannabis plants in a greenhouse of Tilray medical cannabis producer's European production site in Cantanhede, Portugal. - After North America, the cannabis industry dreams of conquering the European market -- Britain in particular -- and is banking on changing the image of the psychoactive plant, despite regulatory constraints and ethical debates. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Daughter hopes social media can lead to clues about mother’s killing 39 years ago
Denise Pochinko, whose mother, Jackaleen Dyck, was murdered in Winnipeg on Oct, 4, 1980, looks over some news clippings and family photos in her home at Winnipeg Beach, on Nov. 21, 2019.
Key moments in the Carlos Ghosn saga
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 6, 2017 then Renault-Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn looks on during a press conference on the Renault strategic plan "Drive the Future 2017-2022", at la Defense business district, in Paris. - France "will not extradite" Carlos Ghosn if the former Nissan boss, who fled Japan to avoid a trial and who has French citizenship, arrived in the country, junior economy minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said on January 2, 2019. (Photo by ERIC PIERMONT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC PIERMONT/AFP via Getty Images)
Thursday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
People view a Tesla car during the Auto China 2016 in Beijing on April 25, 2016.
Conservative party looking to ‘reconfigure its identity’ in 2020
A man is silhouetted walking past a Conservative party logo before the opening of the party's national convention, in Halifax, on Aug. 23, 2018.
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