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U.S. president-elect Biden, Mexico president Lopez Obrador vow to cooperate on immigration
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 10, 2020 Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during his daily morning press conference in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico. - Mexico's leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on December 15, 2020 over a month after the Democrat won the US election. (Photo by HERIKA MARTINEZ / AFP) (Photo by HERIKA MARTINEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Netherlands ban flights from U.K. after detecting new coronavirus strain
A traveller wearing a face mask checks the flight departures at Schiphol Airport, near Amsterdam, Netherlands, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte imposed a tough lockdown ordering all non-essential shops and businesses such as hair salons, museums and theaters to close and called on people to refrain from unnecessary travels as coronavirus infection rates in the Netherlands rise sharply despite a two-month partial lockdown. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Canada’s Gillian (The Savage) Robertson loses to Taila Santos by decision on UFC Fight Night card
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: In this handout image provided by UFC, (L-R) Opponents Gillian Robertson of Canada and Taila Santos of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on December 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills beat Denver Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Apple temporarily shuts California stores in virus surge, some in U.K. after new restrictions
FILE PHOTO: The Apple logo is shown atop an Apple store at a shopping mall in La Jolla, California, U.S., December 17, 2019, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Boy dies after falling through thin ice in Milton, Ont.
B.C’s Fraser Health declares two new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, another two over
A nurse holds a vial containing a patient's test swab during a demonstration of the drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre at the National Arts Centre Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Ottawa. The Fraser Health Authority in B.C. has declared two new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes, while declaring another two over. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Congress, experts worry about potential spy agency reorganization amid hack response
FILE - This June 6, 2013 file photo, shows the sign outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md.All fingers are pointing to Russia as author of the worst-ever hack of U.S. government agencies. But President Donald Trump, long wary of blaming Moscow for cyberattacks has so far been silent. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine begins rollout as U.S. races to broaden injection campaign
(FILES) This file photo taken on November 18, 2020 shows a bottle reading "Vaccine Covid-19" next to the Moderna biotech company logo. - December 18, 2020 FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Moderna vaccine, second vaccine for the prevention of Covid-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. lawmakers make push for airplane certification reforms, sources say
FILE PHOTO: Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked at Boeing facilities at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. November 17, 2020. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
Fight over Federal Reserve powers stalls $900-billion coronavirus aid plan
Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Penn., listens to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on tariffs, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Washington. When Sen.Toomey looks at the future of the ketchup market in his home state of Pennsylvania, he sees real blood on the floor. On Sunday, Canada's $16.6-billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on dozens of U.S. products is set to kick in ??? the country's answer to the crushing steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
UK will take no deal if EU fails to shift on Brexit trade, says source
FILE PHOTO: Flags of the Union Jack and European Union are seen ahead of the meeting of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in Brussels, Belgium December 9, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS
Video coverage allowed in trial of officers charged in George Floyd killing
Plywood mural boards are lined up at a warehouse, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Minneapolis ready for volunteers to help organize them. Leesa Kelly, left background, and Kenda Zellner-Smith, right in yellow, formed the Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement to preserve the painted expressions and pain born of outrage after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in May. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins
Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson takes a free kick which hits Arsenal's David Luiz in the stomach during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool)
Britain nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus
A sign reading open for deliveries, outside a restaurant, ahead of the county moving into Tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions from Saturday, in Windsor, England, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Steve Parsons/PA via AP)
Vancouver’s well-intentioned heritage-homes policy appears to be missing the mark
Homes are seen under construction in the 500 block of East 11th Ave., in Vancouver, on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
Coronavirus updates Dec. 19: Canada passes 500,000 COVID-19 cases
A man wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 walks past a mural in New Westminster, B.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel
Trump downplays impact of massive hacking, questions Russia involvement
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Ft. Meade, Maryland, U.S. January 29, 2010. REUTERS/Larry Downing/File Photo/File Photo
The year in pandemic travel: In 2020, we went away by staying close to home
The Admiralty Group of islands in this photo are a part of the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River which straddle the US/Canadian border. The area is popular with tourists during the summer months.
Newly approved treatment could save a young child in Edmonton with a rare disease. It costs $2.8-million per dose
story about a family in Edmonton whose child has a rare disease called SMA. There is new treatment for it, but the drug (Zolgensma) costs $2.9-million and it's not approved or covered in Canada yet. Reign Johnston is the child pictured.
Western Canada: Former clerk of B.C. Legislature faces charges
Former clerk of the legislative assembly Craig James makes a statement to the media in Vancouver on Monday November 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
Keeping vaccination lineups from getting unruly could become tricky
Kelly Cryderman
Project Christmas: How I convinced my Persian parents to let me celebrate the holiday
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Tire Change: How Canadian Tire’s new CEO has managed a baptism by virus
Greg Hicks, Canadian Tire's new CEO, is photographed at the company's head office in Toronto on Dec 9 2020.
Armenians march to mourn war victims as PM faces calls to resign
People visit Yerablur Military Pantheon cemetery on the day of the Armenian nationwide mourning for those killed in a military conflict over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh in Yerevan, Armenia December 19, 2020. Vahram Baghdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
Top-ranked Jin Young Ko takes lead in LPGA Tour finale
NAPLES, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 18: Jin Young Ko of Korea plays her shot from the 11th tee during the second round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club on December 18, 2020 in Naples, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
‘Craziest thing’: David Ayres reflects on historic Hurricanes cameo
Year of the dog: In 2020, furry friends were just what we needed to make it through the pandemic
Spotify’s list of your top songs of the year shines a light on the real you
Cathal Kelly
24 Treats of Christmas: Last-minute recipes for when you’re short on time and ingredients
The hidden costs of Christmas gift-giving
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My family embraced multigenerational living. More Canadians should do the same
This winter season, pay close attention to the car warranties you’re buying
Web version Lou's Garage advice column logo Driving section credit illustration by John Sopinski/The Globe and Mail
Hierarchy isn’t the problem at most companies - it’s how we promote
Dec. 19: ‘The rich … make a show of donations.’ Readers react as COVID-19 exposes deep flaws in Canadian philanthropy, plus other letters to the editor
Health-care workers talk to people as they wait to be tested for COVID-19 at a testing clinic in Montreal, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
India’s COVID-19 cases cross 10 million as new infections dip
A social worker dressed as Santa Claus distributes facemasks to commuters as part of an awareness campaign against the Covid-19 coronavirus at a traffic junction in Ahmedabad, India on Dec. 18, 2020.
Your daily horoscope: December 19
Sagittarius.
Kyle Lowry scores 25 points, but Raptors lose to Heat in first preseason game at temporary Tampa home
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) goes to the basket between Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) and forward Maurice Harkless during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla.
Health Canada expects to complete Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approval in coming weeks
FILE - In this July 27, 2020, file photo, a nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., gets underway in Binghamton, N.Y.
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