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U.S. sanctions 11 Chinese companies it says are implicated in Uyghur abuses
FILE - In this June 5, 2019, file photo, neighborhood residents chat near the entrance to an OFILM factory in Nanchang in eastern China's Jiangxi province. The company is one of 11 that the U.S. government has imposed trade sanctions on and says are implicated in human rights abuses in China's Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Derek Fisher clubs two homers, leading Blue Jays to 8-6 win over Red Sox in exhibition opener
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Derek Fisher (23) (left) is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run to take the lead against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Fenway Park in Boston on July 21, 2020.
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, a tough critic of President Duterte, denies tax evasion charges
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa leaves a regional trial court after pleading not guilty to tax evasion charges, in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2020.
Taiwan rejects permits for two Hong Kong officials as visa row escalates
Katharine Chang, right, chairperson of Straits Exchange Foundation, and Chen Ming-tong, minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, unveil the plaque of the Taiwan Hong Kong Service Exchange Office during an opening ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk says team may play in Pittsburgh or Baltimore
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Randal Grichuk (15) gestures to a teammate during summer training camp at Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 16, 2020.
Lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell seeks gag order in case
Ghislaine Maxwell appears via video link during her arraignment hearing where she was denied bail for her role aiding Jeffrey Epstein to recruit and eventually abuse of minor girls, in Manhattan Federal Court, in the Manhattan borough of New York on July 14, 2020 in this courtroom sketch.
Canada should work with allies to impose sanctions on Chinese officials linked to Uyghur abuses: Bill Browder
FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, a man holds a sign during a rally to show support for Uighurs and their fight for human rights in Hong Kong. Nury Turkel, co-founder of the Uyghur Human Rights Project and former president of the Uyghur American Association, is a new member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. He's a leading human rights advocate on behalf of fellow Uighurs, a Muslim ethnic minority group that has seen an estimated 1 million members detained in internment camps in China. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
Calgary votes to make masks mandatory in indoor public spaces, despite provincial resistance
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discusses the accomplishments of his government in its first 100 days in office, in Edmonton on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The Alberta government says it will twin a 46-kilometre stretch of highway in southern Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Twitter will suspend accounts tweeting about conspiracy theory group QAnon
A Donald Trump supporter holding a QAnon flag visits Mount Rushmore National Monument on July 1, 2020 in Keystone, S.D.
Protecting itself from the WE scandal is distracting the Trudeau government from the pandemic fight
A Canadian flag flies at half-mast on top of the Peace Tower to mourn the victims of the of the Nova Scotia shooting April 20, 2020 in Ottawa.
Edmonton CFL team to change name; called Edmonton Football Team for now
A helmet belonging to a Edmonton Eskimos player is seen on the field during a team practice session in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The CFL squad made the move Tuesday, following a similar decision by the NFL's Washington team as pressure mounts on teams to eliminate racist or stereotypical names. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Surge in COVID-19 cases linked to private indoor gatherings, reopenings across Canada
A handful of diners are seen on restaurant patios Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Montreal. A coalition of business groups is calling for "urgent action" from all levels of government to save the food service industry amid the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Alberta outlines plan for return to school full time this fall, amid a surge of COVID-19 infections
Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates media on the COVID-19 situation in Edmonton on March 20, 2020.
EPA finds plastic trash contaminates two remote Hawaii beaches
This August, 2018 photo provided by the Hawaii Wildlife Fund shows the beach at Kamilo Point in Naalehu, Hawaii, before a cleanup event.
RCMP make arrest after B.C. care home blames prank call for hampering early COVID-19 response
Paramedics leave the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver, on March 9, 2020.
B.C. announces funding for search and rescue groups amid spike in calls
Minister Mike Farnsworth provides an update with Premier John Horgan about government measures in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference in the press gallery at Legislature in Victoria on Thursday March 26, 2020.
Corporate, cultural leaders take sides in Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ termination of director Nathalie Bondil
Nathalie Bondil, former director and chief curator of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Minnesota judge lifts gag order in criminal case against officers charged in death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao is flanked by his attorneys as he arrives at the Hennepin County Courthouse before a motions hearing in Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. A Minnesota judge on Tuesday lifted a gag order in the criminal case against four former officers charged in death of George Floyd, but said he would take a news media coalition's request to make body camera footage more widely available under advisement. (Evan Frost/Minnesota Public Radio via AP)
Trump’s restraint at a press briefing is a good first step if he has any hope of gaining on Biden’s lead
John Ibbitson
New York, Chicago promise court fight if Trump sends in unidentified federal agents
Federal law enforcement officers, deployed under the Trump administration's new executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings, face off with protesters against racial inequality in Portland on July 17, 2020.
Coronavirus Update: Labelled ‘recovered,' some survivors face a long haul to their former health
Becca Blackwood, has experienced prolonged COVID symptoms, poses outside her home in Montreal, Quebec, July 15, 2020. (Christinne Muschi /The Globe and Mail)
‘I wish her well, frankly,' Trump says of Ghislaine Maxwell
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House July 21, 2020 in Washington.
Brilliant innovator Rocco Martino helped pave the way for spaceflight and smartphones
Dr. Rocco Martino. Handout.
Streetwise newsletter: Torstar shareholders back $60-million deal to take company private
The Toronto Star building is shown in Toronto, Wednesday, June 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima
Former Coinsquare executives pay nearly $2-million in penalties to OSC in landmark case
Former CEO of Coinsquare, Cole Diamond, poses for a photograph in his Toronto office, on July 7, 2018.
Republican Senator Marco Rubio urges Trump administration to seek tougher rules for Chinese companies
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2019, file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during a Forum Club meeting, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Sen. Rubio mistakenly tweeted a photo of himself and Rep. Elijah Cummings, another Black civil rights icon, in a condolence message Saturday, July 18, 2020, meant to honor Rep. John Lewis. The faux pas was quickly discovered and the Rubio replaced it with a video of himself and Lewis at a Miami event. Lewis died Friday at the age of 80. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Doug Ford removes Cambridge MPP from Tory caucus for voting against government’s emergency orders bill
FILE PHOTO: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seen after a meeting with Canada's provincial premiers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
Cleveland’s MLB players, owner meet to discuss potential name change
Jul 7, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona talks to the infielders during workouts at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Winnipeg tentatively set to be CFL hub city for 2020 season
A new CFL ball is photographed at the Winnipeg Blue Bomber stadium in Winnipeg on May 24, 2018.
BC Liberals won’t be in virtual pride parade this year, Vancouver Pride Society says
Liberal candidate Laurie Throness for Chilliwack - Hope during a joint press conference in port Moody March 22, 2012. The provincial electorial districts of Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope will hold by-elections April 19, 2012. The provincial electorial districts of Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope will hold by-elections April 19, 2012. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)
Regulators need to do more to protect retail investors amid COVID-19: advocate
Many Canadian corporations rely on retail investors to buy shares whenever they finance, and investment advisers usually serve as the intermediary between them and the individual buyers.
United Airlines improves quarterly cash burn but employee demand for early exits weak
FILE - United Airlines planes are parked at Orlando International Airport, in a Tuesday, April 7, 2020 file photo, in Orlando, Fla. United Airlines said Tuesday, July 21 that it lost $1.63 billion in the second quarter as revenue plunged 87%, and it will operate at barely over one-third of capacity through September as the coronavirus throttles air travel. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)
U.S. House passes $740-billion defense bill, anticipates fight with Trump
pWASHINGTON, DC - JULY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to holds up his face mask during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House July 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump focused on his administration's handling of the global coronavirus pandemic. Poll numbers about his handling of COVID-19 have been falling as cases of deadly virus have spiked across the country. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
The surprising way the top-performing Canadian-based ESG funds are posting superior results
Best Buy shares rise 4 per cent as online shopping drives up sales
People wearing facemasks walk past a Best Buy store near Union Square on June 25, 2020 in New York City. - New York businesses opened their doors to returning waves of workers June 22 as the city that was once the epicenter of the global pandemic marked an important milestone in its return to normalcy, even as other US states were seeing an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Ottawa’s WE deal has many parts – and each one contributes to the makings of a scandal
Andrew Coyne
‘My brother is suspicious of brokers and banks – any suggestions?’
Friendly lawyer or financial advisor in suit consulting young couple, smiling investment broker or bank worker making loan offer, giving legal advice, selling insurance or real estate to customers
New Brunswick premier hopes ‘mini bubble’ with Quebec open by Aug. 1
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks with the media in Fredericton, New Brunswick on Monday February 17, 2020. The premier of New Brunswick says his government is strongly considering easing border restrictions to allow some Quebec residents near the provincial border to visit New Brunswick without having to self-isolate. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
Bank of Canada to reduce purchases of federal, provincial debt as market stabilizes
The Bank of Canada building is seen in Ottawa, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Bank of Canada will release its business outlook survey and Canadian survey of consumer expectations on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canaccord lands new brokers as it looks past the pandemic
Peter Brown, CEO of Canaccord Capital, speaks to shareholders during the annual general meeting in Vancouver, BC, August 5, 2005. Lyle Stafford/The Globe and Mail
B.C. provincial court to get six more judges to help with COVID-19 pandemic backlog
Evening Update: Top civil servant promises ‘expansive’ public document release on WE Charity contract
Privy Council Clerk Ian Shugart and Secretary to the Governor General Assunta Di Lorenzo wait for the arrival of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Rideau Hall where Trudeau will ask Governor General Julie Payette to dissolve Parliament, and mark the start of a federal election campaign in Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 11, 2019. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle
S&P 500 turns positive for 2020, but most stocks are missing the party
An American flag hangs at the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, July 16, 2020. Stocks are opening broadly lower on Wall Street Thursday, extending weakness in overseas markets. The S&P 500 index gave up 0.6% in the early going, led by losses in technology companies. Twitter sank after a breach in its security allowed hackers to break into the accounts of technology moguls, politicians and other major figures. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
B.C. aims to clear backlog of 32,400 surgeries in 15 months if COVID-19 surge doesn’t happen
Health Minister Adrian Dix looks during a press conference in the rotunda at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on May 6, 2020.
The pandemic triggers a rare moment of EU unity — and integration — that may not last
Eric Reguly
CN Rail’s second-quarter revenue falls 19% as industrial activity, consumer demand hit by pandemic
Shipping containers are moved by a CN Rail locomotive at the Port of Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
Fox News is in the gutter. Again
John Doyle
Iamgold restarts Suriname mine after coronavirus halted operations
Iamgold Corp. has gold mines in Suriname, Burkina Faso, Mali and Quebec. Here is its Essakane operation in Burkina Faso.
Kids are cute, but costly. Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw will answer your questions on the financial costs of raising a child
‘Seat belts would have changed everything,’ says boyfriend of Jasper bus crash victim
Devon Ernest and his girlfriend Dionne Durocher are shown in this undated handout photo.
Snap misses user growth estimates
(FILES) In this file photo illustration taken on October 01, 2019, in Lille, France, shows the logo of mobile app Snapchat displayed on a tablet. - Snapchat announced on June 11, 2020, it would deliver breaking news as youth-focused social network unveiled a series of new features focused on information, entertainment and wellness. The California-based unit of parent Snap Inc. introduced a Happening Now service intended to quickly deliver news to its users. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)
You call this an economic recovery?
Konrad Yakabuski
Making smart moves when cash is tighter than time
Car keys and money on table with man using calculator. Buyer counting savings and gas cost or salesman calculating sales price, vehicle value or road taxes.
National parks and historic sites find new ways for visitors to safely enjoy their surroundings
Fence and foliage in front of B.C.'s Fort Saint James National Historic Site.
For Pittsburgh residents, the idea of having the Blue Jays based here is intoxicating
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonathan Davis throws the ball back after making a catch during live batting practice at MLB baseball training camp in Toronto on July 20, 2020.
Thousands line the streets ahead of Jack Charlton’s funeral in northern England
People line the streets as the funeral cortege of former England soccer player Jack Charlton passes through his hometown of Ashington, in Northumberland, England, on July 21, 2020.
Washington’s NFL team hires Julie Donaldson to oversee its broadcast operation
In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, the logo of Washington's NFL team is seen on FedEx Field.
Retired priest from archdiocese of Toronto facing sex charges in Newfoundland
‘Patience is a virtue’: Canadian businessman in China hopes to be reunited with separated family soon
Bruce Rosen, left, is seen with his wife, Cibele, and their four-year-old daughter, Brielle, in an undated handout photo.
The sad demise of the one-time king of credit cards
Rob Carrick
Elon Musk qualifies for $2.1-billion payday even as Tesla stocks see 3% decline
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 14, 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts during the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California. - Tesla's surging stock value has boosted Elon Musk further up the list of top billionaires as he stands poised for yet another massive payout as soon as this week. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
What theatre artists are offering online this week: Mindfulness exercises and stillness rooms
Kelly Nestruck
‘Chair Girl’ Marcella Zoia fined $2,000, given two years probation and community service
Marcella Zoia leaves a Toronto court on Nov. 15, 2019.
The World Health Organization plays a key role in Canada’s response to the pandemic
FILE PHOTO: Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Geneva, Switzerland January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
It’s unbearable to watch her struggle with dementia - and not be allowed to help
Majority of new COVID-19 cases are young adults, sparking concern about reopening of bars, restaurants
A server wears a mask as she works among the plexiglass dividers at a bar's outdoor patio in the Byward Market, in Ottawa, on July 12, 2020.
WHO warns new Ebola outbreak in Congo faces ‘serious funding gap’
The logo of the World Health Organization is seen at their headquarters in Geneva, on Feb. 24, 2020.
WE Charity pitch to Morneau’s office prior to Trudeau announcement included student service
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 21, 2020.
In the midst of a pandemic, B.C.’s NDP government rides a huge wave of popularity
Gary Mason
Trump signs memorandum aimed at excluding illegal migrants from redrawn districts
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, on July 16, 2020.
Politics Briefing: Coronavirus spread rises as provinces prepare to reopen
A handful of diners are seen on restaurant patios Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Montreal. A coalition of business groups is calling for "urgent action" from all levels of government to save the food service industry amid the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Manhunt underway in Bridgewater, N.S., for suspect accused of stabbing police officer
RCMP and town police search for a suspect after an officer was stabbed as he responded to a domestic violence complaint at The Bridgewater Hotel, in Bridgewater, N.S., on July 21, 2020.
Jack McIlhargey remembered as one of most ‘respected and loved’ Canucks
Vancouver Canucks assistant coach Jack McIlhargey, top, keeps an eye on play as Canucks Mattias Ohlund, left, and Nolan Baumgartner watch the final seconds of NHL playoff action against the Minnesota Wild, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, May 8, 2003. The Canucks confirmed McIlhargey's death on Monday. The Edmonton native was 68. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Lam
Hart Trophy nominees: Draisaitl, MacKinnon and Panarin vie for NHL MVP honours
Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl skates during a game against the Nashville Predators on March 2, 2020.
German woman working to support Iraqi art scene kidnapped in Baghdad
In this undated photo provided by Tower of Babel for Media Development, German national Hella Mewis is seen on the Tigris River, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Manitoba may reopen casinos, ease crowd limits as part of next phase of COVID-19 recovery plan
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister speaks at the legislature, in Winnipeg, on March 30, 2020.
Boeing 737 Max ungrounding not expected before October
FILE PHOTO: A Boeing 737 MAX airplane lands after a test flight at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 29, 2020. REUTERS/Karen Ducey/File Photo
U.S. records 1,000 deaths in one day from COVID-19, California passes 400,000 cases
People walk down a sidewalk in St. Simons Island, Ga., on July 17, 2020.
Activist organizations, homeless fight Toronto bylaw banning tents and camping in city parks
A homeless encampment in Toronto's Moss Park is seen on June 30, 2020.
Vancouver Whitecaps lose starting goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau to broken thumb
Vancouver Whitecaps keeper Maxime Crepeau lies on the turf after sustaining an injury during a match on July 19, 2020, in Reunion, Fla.
CFL players will be allowed to opt out of shortened 2020 season, sources say
Randy Ambrosie, CFL commissioner, announces that the league will stage a regular-season game between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders, at a news conference in Halifax on January 23, 2020. Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association have run out of patience with commissioner Randy Ambrosie. The CFLPA's executive director and a host of CFL players took to twitter Thursday to voice their displeasure with the state of talks between the league and CFLPA regarding an abbreviated 2020 season due the COVID-19 pandemic.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Barbara Zvan named first CEO of new University Pension Plan Ontario
Barbara Zvan, seen here on July 16, 2020, has been named president and CEO of the University Pension Plan Ontario.
Quebec reports 180 new COVID-19 cases as number of infections continues to rise
People line up at a mobile COVID-19 testing clinic, in Montreal, on July 16, 2020.
Less than 1% of Canadians choose to delay CPP. Here’s why the rest are missing out
Piggy bank with word CPP. Canada ISTOCK
Facebook places label on Trump’s post about mail-in voting
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, on July 20, 2020.
B.C. tourism sector seeks $680-million to help ease impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Tourists pose with the Canadian provincials flags, in Victoria, on Jan. 27, 2020.
Ohio House speaker Larry Householder, four others arrested in $60-million bribery case
This Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 file photo shows Ohio State Representative Larry Householder (R), of District 72, stands at the head of a legislative session as Speaker of the House, in Columbus. FBI agents were at the farm of Householder on Tuesday morning, hours ahead of a planned announcement of a $60 million bribe investigation by federal prosecutors. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
U.S. accuses two Chinese nationals of hacking spree targeting COVID-19 data, defense secrets
In this April 18, 2019, file photo, a sign hangs in the press briefing room at the Justice Department, in Washington.
Federal presence in Portland gives protests new momentum
A federal officer pepper sprays a protester in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, in Portland, Ore., on July 20, 2020.
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine developer won’t guarantee 2020 roll-out
In this handout photo released by the University of Oxford blood samples from coronavirus vaccine trials are handled inside the Jenner Institute in Oxford, England Thursday June 25, 2020. Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot. In research published Monday July 20, 2020 in the journal Lancet, scientists said that they found their experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced a dual immune response in people aged 18 to 55. (John Cairns, University of Oxford via AP)
Citi Open, intended to restart ATP Tour tennis, cancelled owing to coronavirus concerns
FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, returns the ball to Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, during a semifinal at the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington. The tournament that was supposed to mark the official return of men’s professional tennis amid the coronavirus pandemic has been canceled. The Citi Open in Washington, scheduled to start with Aug. 13 qualifying, was called off Tuesday, July 21, 2020, because of what tournament manager Mark Ein said are “too many unresolved external issues, including various international travel restrictions as well as troubling health and safety trends.”(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
MLS is Back Tournament: Toronto FC advances after 0-0 draw with New England
New England Revolution forward Adam Buksa and Toronto FC defender Omar Gonzalez battle for the ball during a match in Kissimmee, Fla., on July 21, 2020.
House of Commons should prepare for remote voting this fall due to COVID-19 pandemic, committee says
A Canadian flag flies near the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 23, 2019.
Retail sales rebound nearly wipes out pandemic nosedive but economists still cautious
Pedestrians walk past closed shops on Queen St. West, on April 28 2020.
Ford urges young people to maintain public health rules amid rise in Ontario COVID-19 cases
Ontario Premier Doug Ford answers questions during a news conference at Queen's Park, in Toronto, on June 30, 2020.
Rights groups raise alarm about missing Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan
Journalist and columnist Matiullah Jan is seen during an interview with Reuters, at his office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 13, 2019.
Iraq oil exports rising despite OPEC+ pledge to cut supply
FILE PHOTO: A worker walks at Nahr Bin Umar oil field, north of Basra, Iraq December 21, 2015. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File photo
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