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Freeman, Albies homer again as Braves hold on to beat Dodgers 8-7
Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Oct. 13, 2020 in Arlington, Texas.
Tannehill tosses trio of TDs, runs for another as depleted Titans beat Bills 42-16
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill scrambles against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 13, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Bills 42-16.
More businesses eligible for subsidies under new rent relief program
A lease sign hangs in the window as a cyclist walks past a commercial store Monday August 31, 2020 in Ottawa. The federal government is expanding the life of commercial rent-relief program one last time. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Ontario to expand jails in Thunder Bay, Kenora to ease overcrowding
A Globe and Mail investigation into the Thunder Bay District Jail found that last year, inmate-on-inmate assaults more than doubled from 2018.
Scramble for flu shots creates challenges for health care providers, pharmacies
Pharmacist Sean Simpson poses outside of his pharmacy in Virgil, Ont., on Oct. 5, 2020. Simpson's pharmacy will be offering a drive through flu clinic this year.
U of T law professors blame dean Edward Iacobucci’s ‘rule by fiat’ for Azarova controversy
U of T law professors blame dean Edward Iacobucci’s ‘rule by fiat’ for Azarova controversy
Trudeau blames cuts under Harper for Public Health Agency’s ills
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during a news conference Friday October 9, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
B.C. man imprisoned for cousin’s death begins appeal of decades-old murder trial
Robyn Batryn holds a picture of Phillip Tallio holding a cat, at her home in Maple Ridge, B.C., on July 7, 2017.
Joyce Echaquan’s death ‘grim reminder’ of racism in health care, says former head of MMIWG inquiry
Joyce Echaquan’s treatment ‘grim reminder’ of truths about Canadian health care: former MMIWG chief
The work of Sir Harold Evans
The work of Sir Harold Evans
Sir Harold Evans was a primal force in my grandfather’s life - and in mine, as well
Portraits of Sir Harold Evans, left, in 1980, and Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet, in 1965.
Guy Tweedy remembers Sir Harold Evans: ‘A guide and ever-present companion’
Sir Harold Evans and Guy Tweedy in New York in 2019.
How Sir Harold Evans helped the cause of Canadian thalidomide survivors from behind the scenes
As editor of The Sunday Times newspaper, Sir Harold Evans – shown in 1990, when he was president and publisher of Random House – put the suffering of thalidomide survivors in the spotlight and held to account the company whose drug caused their disabilities.
Businesses mark 50th anniversary with calls for Canada to end Meng Wanzhou case, broaden trade
FILE PHOTO: Picture of Canadian and Chinese flags taken prior to the meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and China's President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on December 5, 2017, in Beijing. Fred Dufour/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Alberta fails to provide timely opioid data despite promised overhaul
An arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen are shown in New York, on Aug. 15, 2017.
BC Liberals plan would put $9-billion dent in provincial budget in first year
BC Liberals plan would put $9-billion dent in provincial budget in first year
Maxime Bernier will continue People’s Party work regardless of by-election outcome
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier removes a mask as he arrives for a news conference in Ottawa, on Aug. 24, 2020.
Nigeria’s police to stop using force against protesters, presidency says
Nigerian youths seen waving the Nigerian national flag in front of a crowd in support of the ongoing protest against the unjust brutality of The Nigerian Police Force Unit named Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos on October 13, 2020. - Nigerians took to the streets once again on October 13, 2020, in several cities for fresh protests against police brutality, bringing key roads to a standstill in economic hub Lagos. Demonstrations organised on social media erupted earlier this month calling for the abolition of a notorious police unit accused of unlawful arrests, torture and extra-judicial killings. The government gave in to the demand on October 11, 2020, announcing that the federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was being disbanded in a rare concession to people power in Africa's most populous nation. (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP) (Photo by BENSON IBEABUCHI/AFP via Getty Images)
Streetwise newsletter: Major Transat shareholder welcomes new Air Canada deal, but will wait to see if other bidders emerge
An Air Canada jet takes off from Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield, N.S. on Thursday, March 8, 2012. A union official says Air Canada is laying off more than 5,000 flight attendants as the country's largest airline cuts routes and parks planes due to COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
With his poorly aimed handgun proposal, Justin Trudeau is asking cities to take a bullet for him
Gun supporters hold signs on Parliament Hill before the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights pro gun march in Ottawa, Ontario, on September 12, 2020.
Scotiabank sells operations in Antigua and Barbuda to Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank
The Bank of Nova Scotia logo is seen outside of a branch in Ottawa, on Feb. 14, 2019.
Coronavirus Update: Ottawa was warned of Public Health Agency’s resource shortfalls years ago, experts say
People wait in line at a COVID assessment centre at Women's College Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Manitoba’s top doctor says COVID-19 symptomatic people are still mingling
Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, issued a warning Tuesday as the province’s COVID-19 numbers continued to rise.
Alberta to make change to COVID-19 testing as cases in province continue to rise
Starting Wednesday, testing at Alberta Health Services assessment centres will be done by appointment only.
Saskatchewan shrinks private gathering size to 15 people as COVID-19 cases continue to climb
Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says gatherings in private residences are to be restricted to a maximum of 15 people, down from 30.
Apple unveils 5G-enabled iPhones, but full potential for technology in Canada still under way
Apple CEO Tim Cook talking about the value of 5G for customers at an Apple event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, U.S. in a photo released October 13, 2020. Brooks Kraft/Apple Inc./Handout via REUTERS
Poll shows Canadians generally supportive of federal pandemic borrowing, with less than a third calling for fiscal restraint
A jogger run past the Peace Tower and the West Block on Parliament Hill on Nov. 24, 2019 in Ottawa.
Canadiens winger Toffoli ready for life under Montreal’s hockey microscope
Tyler Toffoli celebrates after scoring a goal for the Vancouver Canucks. The Montreal Canadiens signed Toffoli to a four-year, US$17-million contract in free agency on Oct. 13, 2020.
Ontario’s retail cannabis training program sold under bankruptcy deal
Cannabis buds lay along a drying rack at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018.
The Podcast Files: Three new series include lively audio on audacious Canadian heists of the past
Actor Colm Feore poses for a photographer during promotional day for Audible Podcasts in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Koepka back (again) and trying to salvage lost year
Brooks Koepka watching his tee shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2020. Koepka returns to competition this week after missing two months with a hip injury.
Major Transat shareholder welcomes new Air Canada deal, but will wait to see if other bidders emerge
Tails of Air Transat and an Air Canada aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, in Montreal, on April 8, 2020.
Canadian stock picking pros still no match for the humble index investor in the volatile and uneven markets of 2020
Is volatility good for stock pickers? Not this year
Oscar-winning Alex Gibney and his co-directors on their bombshell COVID-19 film Totally Under Control
Alex Gibney, co-director of documentary Totally Under Control, seen here in London, England, on Oct. 4, 2019.
The Amy Coney Barrett hearings could ‘Bork’ Biden
The Amy Coney Barrett hearings could ‘Bork’ Biden
Party leaders in Saskatchewan prepare for election debate as COVID-19 cases rise
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe arrives to meet with his party’s candidates prior to a media event, where he spoke about his party’s election platform, in Saskatoon, Sask., Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Army apologizes after Nova Scotia residents receive fake letter warning of wolves
A Canadian flag sits on a members of Canadian forces that are leaving from CFB Trenton, in Trenton, Ont., on October 16, 2014. More than 1,600 former Canadian Armed Forces members have benefited from a five-year-old law designed to help them get federal government jobs, according to a new report by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
Being furious about Bill Burr’s caustic comedy is a waste of time
John Doyle
China and Russia win seats on UN rights council, Saudis lose
The UN Security Council holds a meeting on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, in this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 file photo, at United Nations headquarters.
One of the year’s surprising travel trends – night sky viewing
The Northern Lights dance over the Athabasca River in Jasper.
Evening Update: Trudeau vows to stand up to China’s coercive diplomacy; Alberta cutting up to 11,000 health services jobs
Minister of Health Tyler Shandro, announces a new agreement between Alberta Health Services and a local manufacturer to produce medical equipment, in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Avenging the Avro Arrow: the audacious play to build an all-Canadian electric car
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, is photographed with a drawing of Canada's first zero-emission concept vehicle named Project Arrow, in Toronto, on Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2020.
Germany decries Turkey’s actions in eastern Mediterranean
Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas attends during a meeting with Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ( unseen) at Maximos Mansion in Athens on October 13, 2020. (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Ontario’s agri-food businesses to get funding to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau rises during Question Period Tuesday May 26, 2020 in Ottawa. The federal government is freeing up more funds to help food banks and other community organizations working to increase food security. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Amazon aces convenience, but what about cost?
Rob Carrick
As charities suffer through the pandemic, those with means can and must do more to help
Bharat Masrani, group president and CEO of TD Bank Group, outside the bank offices in downtown Toronto, on Sept. 3, 2020.
Vator Sessions concert series
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Musician Taylor Jade outside a decommissioned grain elevator near Asquith, Sask., on July, 30, 2020.
Trudeau denounces right-wing extremism after Toronto mosque receives threats
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a press conference during the COVID pandemic in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Vancouver’s Arts Club artistic director takes to Facebook with viewership plea
Kelly Nestruck
Carefully tailoring restrictions will be crucial during the second wave
Taya Denotter (left) and Charlotte and Victoria Scott order drinks on a newly opened patio at the Royal York in Toronto. The Clockwork Terrace opened Wednesday 48 hours after the Ontario government confirmed patios could open as part of stage 2 reopening. June 24, 2020 (Melissa Tait / The Globe and Mail)
Trump’s lawyers ask U.S. Supreme Court to halt tax record turnover
U.S. President Donald Trump is seen on the South Lawn at the White House, in Washington, on Sept. 30, 2020.
Eli Lilly pauses trial of antibody drug Trump touted as COVID-19 ‘cure’ over safety concern
Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of the company's offices in San Diego, California, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Ontario anti-masker arrested at Moncton airport; court date set for January
An anti-mask activist from Ontario is scheduled to return to New Brunswick for a court appearance in January after he was arrested Friday at the Moncton airport.
What does an inclusive corporate ladder actually look like?
Adwoa K. Buahene is CEO of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC).
Gord Downie’s new solo album Away is Mine isn’t his first posthumous release, and it won’t be his last
Frontman of the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, leads the band through a concert in Vancouver, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Nearly three years after Gord Downie's untimely death, a new double album of solo material will be released next month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Toronto police arrest five people, recover gun after shots allegedly fired between condo units
Toronto police say they have arrested five people and recovered a gun after two bullets were allegedly shot through the wall of a condo into the unit next door.
European COVID-19 cases are surging, but the death rates remain low – for now
Medical staffers take swabs as they test for COVID-19 at a drive-through clinic in Rome, on Oct. 13, 2020.
I am discovering the joys of not travelling
Politics Briefing: Marking 50 years of Canada-China relations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a press conference during the COVID pandemic in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Trudeau vows to stand up to China’s ‘coercive diplomacy’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question as he takes part in a press conference during the COVID pandemic in Ottawa on Oct. 13, 2020.
Trick-or-treating should be possible this Halloween if safety rules are followed, health officers say
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam speaks during a press conference during the COVID pandemic in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Confederation Players troupe seeks to tell the untold stories of PEI’s history
Members of the Confederation Players program
Sustainable funds offer downside protection, investors say
Countries turning to rapid antigen tests in bid to contain second wave of COVID-19
An employee of the diagnostics provider R-Biopharm works on a probe during the presentation of a rapid antigen test, in Pfungstadt, Germany, on Oct. 8, 2020.
Canadian gold miners share wealth from high prices with dividend increases
Patrick Marleau returns to San Jose as he closes in on NHL’s games-played record
Patrick Marleau skates during a game in San Jose, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2019.
Postsecondary schools turn to remote programs to catch online cheaters amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Alberta’s top court dismisses appeal of Calgary couple convicted in son’s death
Jennifer and Jeromie Clark are seen in Calgary, in a Feb. 8, 2019, file photo.
McAfee looks to raise up to US$814-million in U.S. IPO
McAfee Chief Executive Officer Christopher Young delivers a keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2018.
Jon Cryer turns to B.C. ring-finder to search for lost wedding band
US actor Jon Cryer arrives for the annual Entertainment Weekly Comic Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, California on July 20, 2019. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP)CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images
Roman Polanski might want to watch The Secrets We Keep, but everybody else should stay away
THE SECRETS WE KEEP (2020). In post-WWII America, a woman (Noomi Rapace), rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband (Chris Messina), kidnaps her neighbour (Joel Kinnaman) and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her.
Disney+ YA romance Clouds knows exactly which tears it needs to jerk
CLOUDS (2020). From left, Fin Argus and Sabrina Carpenter. Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus) is a fun-loving high school student with raw musical talent living with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. At the start of his senior year, he is ready to take on the world, however when he receives the news that the disease has spread, he and his best friend and songwriting partner, Sammy (Sabrina Carpenter), decide to spend Zach’s limited time following their dreams. With the help of Zach’s mentor and teacher, Mr. Weaver (Lil Rel Howery), Zach and Sammy are given the chance of a lifetime and are offered a record deal. Along with the support of the love of his life, Amy (Madison Iseman) and his parents, Rob and Laura (Tom Everett Scott and Neve Campbell); Zach embarks on an unforgettable journey about friendship, love and the power of music.
Quebec moves more regions to highest COVID-19 alert level amid decline in new cases
A health care worker speaks with a young man outside a COVID-19 testing clinic, in Montreal, on Oct. 11, 2020.
Enraging documentary Totally Under Control dives into Trump’s flaccid response to the COVID-19 pandemic
TOTALLY UNDER CONTROL (Documentary). An in-depth look at how the United States government handled the response to the COVID-19 outbreak during the early months of the pandemic.
Canadian skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis announces retirement
Manuel Osborne-Paradis prepares for a training run at the 2018 Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup at in Lake Louise, Alta., on Nov. 21, 2018.
UCP government to cut up to 11,000 jobs at Alberta Health Services
Minister of Health Tyler Shandro in Calgary, Alta., on Oct. 7, 2020.
Globe Climate: It’s a plastic world after all
(FILES) this file photo taken on August 12, 2018 shows plastic straws, in a studio, in Paris. - Checkout bags, straws and four other single-use plastic items will be banned in Canada by the end of 2021, the environment minister announced Wednesday, while acknowledging the nation is trailing Europe in recycling efforts. (Photo by Olivier MORIN / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Quebec commission launches investigation into deaths of two boys in Wendake
Porter Airlines pushes back restart of flight operations by five weeks to mid-December
A Porter airlines flight makes its final approach as it lands at the airport, Tuesday July 2, 2019 in Ottawa. Porter Airlines is extending its suspension of all flights until Oct. 7, the third such delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Thunberg-focused film I Am Greta doesn’t change the documentary-cinema climate one degree
I AM GRETA (Documentary). The story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through compelling, never-before-seen footage in this intimate documentary from Swedish director Nathan Grossman. Starting with her one-person school strike for climate action outside the Swedish Parliament, Grossman follows Greta—a shy student with Asperger’s—in her rise to prominence and her galvanizing global impact as she sparks school strikes around the world. The film culminates with her extraordinary wind-powered voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City.
Nova Scotia Premier shuffles cabinet, names new health, labour and forestry ministers
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil holds a news conference in Halifax, on Aug. 6, 2020.
Senators prospect Tim Stuetzle expected to miss up to eight weeks after breaking arm
SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the third pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Tim Stuetzle of Mannheim of Germany is selected by the Ottawa Senators at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon’s sex-assault trial begins in Montreal
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon arrives for the beginning of his sexual assault trial, in Montreal, on Oct. 13, 2020.
Members of anti-government groups discussed kidnapping Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, FBI agent testifies
In this June 4, 2020, file photo, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference in Richmond, Va.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 11, 2020 Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the Nations League football match between France and Portugal, on October 11, 2020 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris. - Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Covid-19, the Portuguese Football Federation announced on October 13, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Forcing cinema shutdowns ‘excessive,’ Cineplex CEO says
A Cineplex employee cleans seats at movie theatre in Toronto on Oct. 6, 2020, as part of health and safety protocols put in place at Cineplex cinemas.
New Brunswick reports six new COVID-19 cases, declares outbreak at Campbellton special-care home
A fourth New Brunswick school in the Campbellton region is reporting a case of COVID-19.
Boeing reports more 737 Max cancellations, deliveries fall
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/
Rob Carrick: A cautionary story in two parts for ETF investors scoping out hot sectors
Milos Raonic knocks off American qualifier in first round in St. Petersburg
ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 17: Milos Raonic of Canada plays a backhand in his round two match against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia during day four of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico on September 17, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Ontario weighs which long-term care homes will receive Red Cross support
Signs of support for workers at a long term care home in Toronto are seen in an April 23, 2020, file photo.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink says markets have more upside than downside
Larry Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, stands at the Bloomberg Global Business forum in New York on Sept. 26, 2018.
Germany drops money-laundering investigation of Deutsche Bank managers
The moon shines next to the headquarters of the Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, early Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Kyrgyzstan’s President asks parliament to repeat vote on prime minister
Kyrgyzstan's President Sooronbai Jeenbekov speaks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Oct. 4, 2020.
EU pushes Britain for movement at ‘critical stage’ in post-Brexit trade talks
FILE PHOTO: European Union and British flags flutter in front of a chancellery ahead of a visit of British Prime Minister Theresa May in Berlin, Germany, April 9, 2019. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File photo
Investment strategy based on reducing risk faces its own challenge
Pedestrians pass the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Oct. 2.
World Food Program says it needs $6.8-billion over next six months to avert famine amid COVID-19 crisis
David Beasley, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, briefs reporters at the UN, in New York, on Nov. 16, 2018.
Small cap to watch: New plans for same-day food delivery seen as ‘clear differentiator’ for skyrocketing growth stock
Boxes of GoodFood are filled and readied for shipping in Montreal on July 14.
Canada’s copyright laws are limiting opportunities for creative industries to recover income
Norval Morrisseau’s Shaman and Disciples is an acrylic on canvas work from McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s permanent collection. An Anishinaabe artist, Morrisseau was raised in an environment of spirituality. His father was a shaman and he described himself as a shaman-artist. “I bring together and promote the ultimate harmony of the physical and the spiritual world.”
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