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In photos: Calgarians turn out for outdoor curling bonspiel
Team Sweeping Beauties compete in the 4th annual Beltline Bonspiel in Calgary, Alta., on February 15, 2020. Photo by Leah Hennel
How rising gun and gang violence exposes Canada’s fault lines
Toronto Police officers cordoned off an area around an apartment building in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Toronto police say five teens have been shot in the western part of the city in a targeted shooting. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Cole Burston
Quarantining passengers on a cruise ship has backfired, and we must learn lessons
André Picard
Inuk woman jailed after reporting domestic abuse
Supporters of the Wet'suwet'en Nation block a road outside of RCMP headquarters in Surrey, B.C. Thursday, January 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Artem Anisimov scores winner, Senators beat Stars 4-3 in overtime
Ottawa Senators centre Artem Anisimov (51) scores on Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) to win the game in overtime period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.
New Brunswick premier cancels overnight ER closures pending consultations
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs delivers the State of the Province address in Fredericton on Thursday Jan. 30, 2020.
How group chats have become the new family time
How group chats are bringing families together
Bombardier to sell train unit to French rail giant Alstom
An employee observes a train during the renovation presentation of the Ile-de-France's RER B trains at the Alstom factory in Reichshoffen, eastern France, on October 4, 2019. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP via Getty Images)
Devils trade captain Andy Greene to New York Islanders, forward Blake Coleman to Tampa Bay
New Jersey Devils interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald anwers reporters' questions after the Devils announced that captain Andy Greene was traded to the New York Islanders, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, before an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J.
Even the chef-owner of a highly ranked sushi restaurant in Vancouver doesn’t understand Yelp’s methodology
Red Dragon Roll at Tom Sushi in Vancouver, B.C. January 28, 2020.
Adam Henrique scores twice, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1
Anaheim Ducks forward Nick Ritchie (37) and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher (51) look as Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique (14) scores on Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) in the second period during a game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2020.
Every day rail blockade lasts, Trudeau’s stock drops lower
John Ibbitson
Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province on eve of Turkey-Russia talks
Members of the Syrian army deploy in the al-Rashidin 1 district, in Aleppo's southwestern countryside, on February 16, 2020. Syrian regime forces made new gains in their offensive against the last major rebel bastion in the northwest, seizing villages and towns around second city Aleppo, state media and a monitor said.
UN refugee representative urges Canada to take more active role in Venezuela humanitarian crisis
UN refugee representative urges Canada to take more active role in Venezuela humanitarian crisis
Adam Scott wins two-shot victory at Genesis Invitational
Adam Scott of Australia holds the trophy following the final round of the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club on Feb. 16, 2020 in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Rival Democrats accuse Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election
Rival Democrats accuse Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election
Josh Archibald, Leon Draisaitl lift Oilers over Hurricanes 4-3
Josh Archibald of the Edmonton Oilers scores the game-winning goal against James Reimer of the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime of their game at PNC Arena on Feb. 16, 2020 in Raleigh, N.C.
Consumer demand for wildlife in China expected to rebound once coronavirus outbreak ends
FILE PHOTO: Dead snakes are preserved in jars at a snake farm in Zisiqiao village, Zhejiang province, China February 22, 2013.
One more problem plaguing beleaguered Bombardier: its underfunded pension plans
Bombardier’s pension deficit grows, financial statements show
Canada can’t afford to delay addressing obligations to Indigenous peoples
Wet'suwet'en supporters and Coastal GasLink opponents protest 20 government buildings throughout Victoria, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Alberta’s Laura Walker reaches first Hearts - thanks to a late change of heart
Alberta’s Laura Walker reaches first Hearts - thanks to a late change of heart
Math, what is it good for? Absolutely everything, it turns out
Math, what is it good for? Absolutely everything, it turns out
A Cree professor and a white critic went to Yolanda Bonnell’s bug. Then, they discussed
A Cree professor and a white critic went to Yolanda Bonnell’s bug. Then, they discussed
Bayer to appeal US$265-million damages award on dicamba weedkiller
FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Bayer is seen at the headquarters building in Caracas, Venezuela March 1, 2016.
Caltex Australia gives further due diligence access to Canada’s Couche-Tard
A Couche Tard convenience store is shown in Montreal, Friday, October 5, 2012.
Ottawa needs to reboot infrastructure bank, or shut it down
Andrew Willis
Europe can win global battle for industrial data, says EU industry chief
The European Union's Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton attends a panel discussion during the 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany, on February 15, 2020. - The 2020 edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) takes place from February 14 to 16, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
New York drops fight against T-Mobile-Sprint merger
FILE PHOTO: Smartphones with the logos of T-Mobile and Sprint are seen in this illustration taken September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
There is no ideal registered retirement savings plan investment
Gordon Pape
It’s time to rethink the social contract for our rapidly changing world
Linda Nazareth
S&P Global warns long-term US$40 oil could leave Gulf states with credit ratings close to junk
FILE- In this Dec. 20, 2015 file photo, a man rides a camel through the desert oil field and winter camping area of Sakhir, Bahrain. The International Monetary Fund is warning that energy-rich Gulf Arab states could burn through all their savings in the next 15 years. An IMF report released Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, points to worries about climate change and supply from new competitors as dampening global oil prices. The IMF said those nations need to cut costs and diversify their economies. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)
Toronto Arrows cling on for Major League Rugby win over Houston SaberCats
Toronto Arrows cling on for Major League Rugby win over Houston SaberCats
Most Ontario investors unaware of coming financial planning rule changes
The Ontario provincial legislature building in Toronto.
Swan Lake swaps a fairy-tale ending for a chilling psychological realism
Sara Mearns and Guillaume Côté (Guest artist appearing courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada) in "Swan Lake", New York City Ballet, David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, Friday, February 14, 2020. Credit Photo: Erin Baiano
Canada’s Justin Kripps pilots two-man bobsled to bronze in World Cup finale
Canada’s Justin Kripps pilots two-man bobsled to bronze in World Cup finale
World’s next gas boom could transform Mozambique, but its challenges are fierce
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 24, 2019 remains of a burned and destroyed home are seen in the recently attacked village of Aldeia da Paz outside Macomia. - For more than two years, a mysterious group of Islamist inspiration, without a face and without claims, has been spreading death and terror in the far north of Mozambique, where the majority of people are Muslim. But in recent months, the nature of the conflict seems to have changed. The Mozambican army has taken the lead in policing operations in Cabo Delgado province, with the discreet support of Russian "mercenaries". And the Islamic State group emerged by claiming its first attacks. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP) (Photo by MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)
Canadian men’s relay team wins World Cup gold in short-track speedskating
DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 15: Sjinkie Knegt #62 of the Netherlands and Steven Dubois #9 of Canada compete in the Semifinals heat 2 during the ISU World Cup Short Track at Sportboulevard on February 15, 2020 in Dordrecht, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Surrey Mounties investigating fatal accident involving pedestrian
Surrey Mounties investigating fatal accident involving pedestrian
Canada braces for economic impact of Trump’s trusted traveller bans
Traffic works it's way up the Peace Bridge on the Fort Erie Ontario side on it's way to Buffalo, New York on October 17, 2011. Globe and Mail photo by Glenn Lowson
Canadian snowboarder Laurie Blouin wins World Cup gold in women’s slopestyle
Laurie Blouin of Canada competes during the final run of the snowboard slopestyle competition at Laax Open, in Laax, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)
Coastal forestry workers who were on strike for eight months ratify agreement
Coastal forestry workers who were on strike for eight months ratify agreement
Health startups see surge in interest amid coronavirus crisis
KITCHENER, FEB 14, 2020 - CORONA MASK SALES - O2 Canada CIO Rich Szasz shows how the company's respiratory mask is fitted while CEO Peter Whitby, right, deals with the company's huge spike business, at the head office in Kitchener on February 14, 2020. The co-founders of Kitchener based, O2 Canada have seen a 41,500 percent increase in their direct-sales numbers of their respiratory masks, since the outbreak of the coronavirus in China in December of 2019. Despite the fact that the premium masks ($93) are manufactured in China, close to Hong Kong, the team in Kitchener are putting in 16 hour days helping to fulfill orders. Glenn Lowson photo/The Globe and Mail
U.S. weighs blocking GE engine sales for China’s new airplane, sources say
FILE PHOTO: A General Electric (GE) sign is seen at the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China November 6, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song
Scotia hires new capital markets experts
FILE PHOTO: A woman leaves a Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) branch in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 31, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
CRA seeks to recover hundreds of millions in charity tax ‘sham’
A sign is pictured in front of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) national headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
Tony Fernandez, former Blue Jays shortstop, was an athlete of uncommon grace
Cathal Kelly
Late-start RRSPs, dividend-growth ETFs and the advantage of REITs: What you need to know in investing this week
For Sunday Roundup column in Globe Investor/ROB only.
Coastal GasLink rejects alternative route, defends path across Wet’suwet’en unceded territory
A person walks past as Wet'suwet'en supporters and Coastal GasLink opponents protest 20 government buildings throughout Victoria, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Emission-cutting targets a trend with benefits for oil sands firms, observers say
Imperial Oil outgoing President and CEO Rich Kruger answers questions during a news conference in Calgary, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. When it comes to the greening of the oilsands, veteran oilman Rich Kruger was typically plain-spoken in December during one of his last audiences with reporters before retiring as CEO of Calgary-based Imperial Oil Ltd. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Justin Timberlake on ‘trauma’ of being pelted with bottles at SARS concert
Justin Timberlake performs during the concert for SARS relief at Downsview Park in Toronto Wednesday July 30, 2003. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Harris
Tesla ordered by German court to stop cutting down trees for Gigafactory
FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony of Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
UN: Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade
FILE PHOTO: United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths attends a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo
Ottawa rejects calls to shut down rail blockades, will focus on negotiation
A protester carries a sign at a rail blockade on the tenth day of demonstration in Tyendinaga, near Belleville, Ont., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. The protest is in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs opposed to the LNG pipeline in northern British Columbia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
Canada expected to support heavy fuel ban in Arctic despite costs to Northerners
The federal government is expected to approve international measures this week that would reduce the environmental impact of Arctic shipping but would cost northern families hundreds of dollars a year. Ships are frames by pieces of melting sea ice in Frobisher Bay in Iqaluit, Nunavut on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Sanders says presidential rival Bloomberg will not excite voters
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 15: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during the Clark County Democrats Kick Off to Caucus Gala at Tropicana Las Vegas February 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first time in the history, Nevadans have the option to vote early in the Democratic presidential caucuses that starts from today through the 18th, prior to the February 22nd caucus date. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime falls to Gaël Monfils in Rotterdam final
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime makes a backhand return to Latvia's Ernests Gulbis during their first round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Dita Alangkara
Beloved Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez dies at 57
Toronto Blue Jays' Tony Fernandez tips his hat to the crowd as he takes part in a pre-game ceremony against the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto Sunday September 23, 2001. Fernandez is in critical condition in a Florida hospital due to complications from a kidney disease. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Harris
Wales bears the brunt as Storm Dennis rips across Britain
Wales bears the brunt as Storm Dennis rips across Britain
Canada, others nations push Iran on downed airliner probe
Canada, others nations push Iran on downed airliner probe
Ivanka Trump lauds Saudi, UAE on women’s rights reforms
Ivanka Trump, the daughter and senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, delivers the keynote address at Global Women's Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Alex Nylander scores twice, Chicago Blackhawks beat Calgary Flames to snap five-game winless skid
Feb 15, 2020; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex Nylander (92) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Ex-‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack found dead in London
(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 21, 2018 British television presenter Caroline Flack poses on the red carpet on arrival for the BRIT Awards 2018 in London. - British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on February 15, 2020, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died. "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February," the 40-year-old's family said in a statement. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE NO POSTERS NO MERCHANDISE NO USE IN PUBLICATIONS DEVOTED TO ARTISTS (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)
Murder of sex worker exposes Canada’s hypocrisy on prostitution: advocate
Sandra Wesley, the head of Stella, a Montreal-based organization run by and for sex workers, is seen at their offices Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Montreal. The recent killing of a 22-year-old woman in Quebec has focused renewed attention on Canada's prostitution laws, which critics say are applied irregularly across the country and only make sex work more dangerous. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Powers renew pledge to uphold Libya arms embargo
Powers renew pledge to uphold Libya arms embargo
Nurses’ unions warn Canadian standards for coronavirus protection are too low
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk in the Chinatown district of downtown Toronto, Ontario, after 3 patients with novel coronavirus were reported in Canada January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
I Read Canadian Day: 11 exciting new books for young readers
Nevers by Sara Cassidy
Pop culture was my life. I’m saying goodbye to all that
The commodification of wellness: Self-care has become an industry. But you don’t need to spend to feel better
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: People attend goop League Austin at The Line Hotel Austin on October 12, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for goop)
Canada’s broken candidate-nominations process is as embarrassing as the U.S.'s primary and caucus system
Caucusgoers gather at the caucus site at Johnston Middle School in Johnston, Iowa, Feb. 3, 2020. A lower-than-expected turnout for the caucuses has raised concerns that the grass-roots activism in the party may be waning after three years of battles with Washington. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
Your lookahead horoscope: February 16
Aquarius.
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