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Lydia Ko leads by two at Gainbridge LPGA
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Lydia Ko of New Zealand walks on the 18th hole during the first round of the Gainnbridge LPGA at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club on February 25, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Erin O’Toole is caught between a rock and a hard base
Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Kawai
No indication federal security agencies were consulted before Beijing visa centre was approved
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, who is responsible for Canada's prison system, responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
Webb Simpson, Matthew Fitzpatrick lead Workday Championship; Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau struggle
BRADENTON, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Webb Simpson of the United States and group shake hands on the 18th green after their first round of World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession on February 25, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida.
Colin White scores two goals to lead Senators to 6-1 win over Flames
Calgary Flames goalie Artyom Zagidulin looks on as Ottawa Senators centre Colin White celebrates his second goal of the game with Ottawa Senators right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) and defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) during the third period NHL action Thursday February 25, 2021 in Ottawa.
The pop doc Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry is a cry for help
Billie Eilish in “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry,” premiering globally February 26, 2021 on Apple TV+.
Ontario’s top doctor says staffing issues blocked transfers of long-term care residents during COVID-19 outbreaks
Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario makes an announcement at Queen's Park in Toronto, on Thurs., Aug, 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ontario officials mull lockdown for Thunder Bay as cases rise rapidly
On February 25, 2021, Chrissy Phillips waits for the bus in Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is currently experiencing a resurgence of Covid-19 with a recent spike in positive cases. David Jackson / The Globe and Mail
Head of Canada’s largest pension fund received COVID-19 vaccine in United Arab Emirates
Mark Machin, CEO of CPP at a fireside chat to discus how CPP Investments is investing the Fund to help support the well-being of Albertans in Calgary, Alberta, March 8, 2020. Randy Risling/The Globe and Mail
Coach Thierry Henry leaves CF Montreal, cites family reasons
FILE - Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry looks on during an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution in Montreal, in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Thierry Henry has resigned as coach of Montreal in Major League Soccer after one season on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, citing family reasons. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Why Canada’s labour recovery may be worse than thought
New Ford Edges sit on a production line at the Ford Assembly Plant in Oakville, Ont., on Thursday, February 26, 2015. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says that the Canadian auto sector has been slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, with employment down nearly 13 per cent in the third quarter compared with the same three months last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Pentagon confirms U.S. carries out air strike against Iranian-backed militia target in Syria
U.S. House votes to expand safeguards for LGBTQ people in labour, civil rights law
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., center, speaks about the Congress Equality Act, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, with from left, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Pelosi, Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington.
With spare time during the pandemic, hobbyists are starting their own micro-ecommerce businesses
Thienly Azim started making crafts in quarantine, and has since turned it into a thriving side business
Hundreds massacred by Eritrean troops in Ethiopian town, Amnesty says
Internally Displaced People (IDP), fleeing from violence in the Metekel zone in Western Ethiopia, walk on a route as others stand next to huts in a camp in Chagni, Ethiopia, on January 28, 2021. - Inter-ethnic violence in Ethiopia's west -- concentrated in a lowland area known as Metekel -- predates a brutal three-month-old conflict farther north pitting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government against the former ruling party of the Tigray region. (Photo by EDUARDO SOTERAS / AFP) (Photo by EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP via Getty Images)
Fourth OPP officer charged in towing corruption probe
Steve Grosjean, OPP inspector charged in towing corruption probe.
Expert says Saskatchewan faces risk of COVID-19 resurgence; province pushes rapid tests
Premier Scott Moe speaks to media after a tour of the COVID-19 mass immunization clinic and drive-thru vaccination space at the International Trade Centre in Regina on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
B.C. mayor says she’s sorry for online post that wasn’t meant to be racist
Alberta budget projects deepening debt, financial strain to linger
Kelly Cryderman
‘Fearless’ N.S. judge Heather Robertson fought to make courts accessible
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court is paying tribute to Justice Heather Robertson, shown in a handout photo, who died last week at the age of 73. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Nova Scotia Judiciary MANDATORY CREDIT
Facebook open to paying Canadian news publishers for licensing as Australian plan becomes law
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo
Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach dies by suicide after being charged with abuse and trafficking
(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 31, 2012, US women gymnastics team's coach John Geddert celebrates with the rest of the team after the US won gold in the women's team artistic gymnastics event at the London Olympic Games. - Geddert has been charged with human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct, prosecutors said on February 25, 2021. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unveiled a 24-count complaint against Geddert, who owned a training facility where convicted sex offender Larry Nassar served as the gym doctor. (Photo by - / AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Big Six banks beat own predictions, climbing above prepandemic levels
The Canadian flag located by the TD Centre in downtown Toronto, is photographed on Jan 3 2019. The Bank of Montreal is lower left, Scotia Plaza, centre bottom and CIBC is lighter coloured building near lower right.
How splitting income with your spouse in retirement can boost your lifestyle
Tim Cestnick
Concern for rapid COVID-19 spread prevents B.C. from lifting restrictions, Dr. Henry says
Dr. Bonnie Henry leaves the podium after talking about the next steps in B.C.'s COVID-19 Immunization Plan during a press conference at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on January 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Airbnb bookings rebound as lockdown-weary Americans take short trips to nearby locations
FILE PHOTO: The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, March 12, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
Beyond Meat signs supply deals with McDonald’s and Yum! Brands, but share surge ebbs on wide quarterly loss
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 15, 2019 Beyond Meat "Beyond Burger" patties made from plant-based substitutes for meat products sit on a shelf for sale in New York City. - Food industry colossus PepsiCo and faux-burger makers Beyond Meat announced an alliance January 26, 2021 to cook up plant-based snacks that tempt the palate while being easy on the planet. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
CMHC report raises concerns as Canadians pile on mortgage debt
A real estate sign is pictured in Vancouver, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward
Alberta budget projects $18.2-billion deficit and spending freeze to rebuild from pandemic – but no path to balance
Alberta Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board, Travis Toews speaks during a press conference before he delivers the 2021 budget in Edmonton on Thursday February 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
In budget U-turn, Alberta to promote ESG measures in oil patch
Nal Energy pump jacks in rural near Airdrie, Alberta, October 22, 2020. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
TD to shut 82 U.S. bank branches amid digital shift
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 02: Customers at a TD Bank on Broadway practice social distancing on April 02, 2020 in New York City. Currently, over 92,000 people in New York state have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Brokerage firms rush to hire staff to address hours-long waits on phone lines
FILE PHOTO: An investor uses his mobile phone in front of a stock quotation board at a brokerage office in Beijing, China January 3, 2020. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Police misconduct claims by men guilty in Surrey Six case must be heard, B.C. Appeal Court says
Members of the RCMP search the property surrounding an apartment building in Surrey, B.C., on Oct. 24, 2007.
The Walking Dead is more important than the Golden Globes
John Doyle
There’s only one group of Canadians the government can get away with torturing
Robyn Urback
Evening Update: New link between Khashoggi killers and Saudi Crown Prince shown in court documents; defence chief steps aside amid probe into misconduct allegations
Vice Admiral Art McDonald, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, addresses a media briefing concerning the results of HMCS Chicoutimi Health Surveillance Study, in Halifax on Thursday, July 11, 2019. An electrical fire aboard the Victoria-class submarine left one sailor dead and several injured in October 2004 as it was in transit between Faslane, Scotland and Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Public health agency investigating quarantine sexual assault allegations
A passenger makes her way through Montreal Trudeau Airport in Montreal, on January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Alberta shows us what debt pain looks like
Rob Carrick
Bronco Sport ready for more off-roading than its crossover competition
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Ontario testing online COVID-19 vaccine portal to avoid crash when it opens, health minister says
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. A quarantine screening officer who allegedly demanded cash from a woman before sexually assaulting at her home faces related charges, police said on Wednesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML
Rob Carrick’s 2021 ETF Buyer’s Guide: Best Canadian bond funds
Why Canadian cleantech is forced to sell abroad
Solar panels are shown in Lasqueti Island, B.C., Thursday, November 24, 2016. The federal government is announcing $55 million in funding to support Canada's clean tech sector.The money will go to 20 companies across the country.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Robinhood says Munger criticism reflects ‘elitist“ mindset
this Dec. 17, 2020, file photo shows the logo for the Robinhood app on a smartphone in New York.
U.S. government moves to speed up releases of unaccompanied migrant children
Security personnel stand before shoes and toys left at the Tornillo Port of Entry, on June 21, 2018.
It’s a Sin is a powerful postcard from the horrific heights of the AIDS crisis
Johanna Schneller
I miss having hot cocoa with you
3x2 for web
User-designed clothing company files injunction after Shopify shut down its web store
The Ottawa headquarters of Canadian e-commerce company Shopify are pictured on May 29, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa has not provided adequate support to First Nations for safe drinking water: Auditor-General
Auditor General Karen Hogan holds a press conference after releasing a report in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Admiral McDonald steps aside as defence chief amid investigation into misconduct allegations
Vice Admiral Art McDonald, then-commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, speaks to the media in Halifax, on July 11, 2019.
Dutch parliament passes motion saying China’s treatment of Uyghurs amounts to genocide
A Chinese flag flies behind razor wire at a housing compound in Yangisar, China's western Xinjiang region, on June 4, 2019.
How to make the most of your workout budget during the pandemic
People work out at an outdoor gym in downtown Montreal, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. A new study links the fitness level of Canadian children to that of their parents. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
ByteDance agrees to $92-million privacy settlement with U.S. TikTok users
FILE PHOTO: Tik Tok logos are seen on smartphones in front of a displayed ByteDance logo in this illustration taken November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Quebec health authority says it is taking steps to ensure changes after Joyce Echaquan’s death
A person holds a picture of Joyce Echaquan during a vigil in Joliette, Que., on Sept. 29, 2020.
Conservative gathering to feature Trump’s baseless voter fraud claims
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S., February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
Liberal Leader Andrew Furey defends decision to call N.L. election amid COVID-19 pandemic
Liberal Leader Andrew Furey takes questions from the media following a televised debate at the Confederation Building, in St. John's, on Feb. 3, 2021.
Canadians shouldn’t expect an Aussie-style showdown with Big Tech any time soon
Gary Mason
Globe Craft Club: See the embroidery, paintings and miniature bowls and spoons readers have made in our event series
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Young reader asks: I work for government and have a pension. Should I bother with an RRSP?
How much is my pension worth?
Supreme Court declines to hear Crown appeal in William Sandeson case
William Sandeson is escorted by a sheriff as he arrives at his preliminary hearing at provincial court, in Halifax, on Feb. 23, 2016.
Guantanamo thriller The Mauritanian fails to deliver cinematic justice – but thank goodness for Tahar Rahim
This image released by STXfilms shows Tahar Rahim in "The Mauritanian." Rahim was nominated for a Golden Globe for for best actor in a motion picture drama. (Graham Bartholomew/STXfilms via AP)
Peterson’s wild-card team edges N.W.T. skip Galusha to qualify for championship pool
Team Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones, left, and alternate Raunora Westcott celebrates defeating Team Prince Edward Island at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
COVID-19 variants: How can I protect myself from the new types of coronavirus?
People wear face masks as they walk along a street in Montreal, Sunday, February 21, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
It’s time for Canada to strengthen our ties with Cuba
A man walks beside Canada's embassy in Havana, Cuba, April 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Desmond Boylan
Match: A recipe for a perfect pairing
The couple is Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai there is no run date yet. Svetlana Kolotyrkina on all images
Police arrest man after two women stabbed at Maple Leaf Foods facility in Hamilton
Police say there is no threat to the public after two people were found dead inside a home west of Toronto early Wednesday.
Oscar-nominated Canadian screenwriter Sarah Polley to publish first book
Writer Sarah Polley attends the press conference for the miniseries "Alias Grace" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), in Toronto, Canada, September 12, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
Vancouver-based risk and compliance software provider Galvanize sold for US$1-billion
FILE PHOTO: Computer network equipment is seen in a server room in Vienna, Austria, October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader
Ford government looks to rewrite Ontario election finance rules
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at the daily briefing in Toronto on Monday, February 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot and two French bulldogs stolen
Lady Gaga arrives at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, in Los Angeles, on Jan. 27, 2019.
Nurses episode pulled after scene with Orthodox Jews criticized as anti-Semitic
The cast of the television show "Nurses," is shown in a handout photo. Global has pulled a 2020 episode of the Toronto-filmed show after a scene with Orthodox Jews was labelled by critics as anti-Semitic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Global TV Mandatory Credit
‘Buttergate’ spreads as dairy lobby asks farmers to stop using palm oil while it investigates complaints
Butter and sourdough bread is shown at a house in Vernon, B.C. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. A Quebec dairy farmers' group is calling on milk producers to stop feeding palm oil or its derivatives to livestock as controversy churns over how these supplements affect the consistency of butter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Johnston
10-year Treasury yield overtakes S&P 500 dividend payout as inflation concerns spark big moves in U.S., Canada bonds
In this Oct. 14, 2020 file photo, pedestrians pass the New York Stock Exchange in New York.
PEI Throne Speech outlines new health initiatives as government acknowledges challenges from COVID-19 pandemic
The spring session of the Prince Edward Island legislature has opened with a Throne Speech acknowledging the challenges of the past year from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics Briefing: Admiral steps aside as defence chief amidst investigation
Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Vice-Admiral Art McDonald is seen during an interview with The Canadian Press in Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Rotterdam tournament due to back issues
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing a point against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
Going through S-curves is dangerous for all drivers, not only Tiger Woods
Andrew Clark
Israeli plan to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines frozen by legal questions
An Israeli health worker prepares to administer a dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine, in Tel Aviv, on Feb. 24, 2021.
Hasbro goes gender-neutral with Potato Head rebranding
This photo provided by Hasbro shows the new Potato Head world. Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the spud a gender neutral new name: Potato Head. The change will appear on boxes this year.  (Hasbro via AP)
Psychologist tells inquiry that Lionel Desmond received spotty treatment, experienced marital difficulties
Lionel Desmond, his wife Shanna and daughter Aaliyah.
Avengers directors’ new Apple TV+ thriller Cherry is a disaster not even Spider-Man could save
CHERRY (2020). Tom Holland in “Cherry," premiering globally March 12, 2021 on Apple TV+. “Cherry” follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, “Cherry” features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo).
New York prosecutor obtains Trump’s tax records after long fight
U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, on Jan. 12, 2021.
Small cap to watch: Why this Canadian envelope company’s stock just hit a 52-week high
Canadian documents show new link between Khashoggi killers and Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks during a news conference in Manama, Bahrain, on Feb. 1, 2015.
Canadian dollar retreats from three-year high as U.S. bond yields soar
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Weary of new COVID-19 variants, EU leaders push to step up vaccinations
European Council President Charles Michel, top of screen, takes part in an EU Summit via videoconference link, on Feb. 25, 2021.
CUPE Ontario calls for review of OMERS’ investment processes after pension manager posts a 2.7-per-cent loss in 2020
Blake Hutcheson, who has been chief executive of Oxford Properties Group, will take on the new role at OMERS of president and chief pensions officer.
Thierry Henry steps down as CF Montreal coach ‘with a heavy heart,’ cites family reasons
Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry celebrates after their round of sixteen victory following CONCACAF Champions League action against Deportivo Saprissa, in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny moved to prison outside Moscow to serve sentence, lawyer says
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny stands inside a defendant dock during a court hearing in Moscow, on Feb. 20, 2021, in this still image taken from video.
Canadian MPs call for sanctions against Chinese officials behind Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong
FILE -- A large-scale pro-democracy demonstration in Hong Kong on Jan. 1, 2020. China plans to impose restrictions on Hong Kong’s electoral system to root out candidates whom the Communist Party deems disloyal. (Lam Yik Fei/The New York Times)
Risky months ahead for COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, expert group says
People line up at a COVID-19 assessment centre, in Scarborough, Ont., on Dec. 2, 2020.
U.S. micro-cap stock surge shows investor risk taking, GameStop effect
FILE - This Nov. 23, 2020 file photo shows the New York Stock Exchange, right, in New York.
Quebec health minister open to vaccine passports as thousands sign up for COVID-19 shot
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube responds to reporters' questions during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Hamilton to host 2022 world synchronized skating championships
Canada's Ivanie Blondin, right, Netherlands Marijke Groenwoud, center, and Germany's Mareike Thum, left, compete in the semi-final of the women's mass start race of the World Championships Speedskating Single Distance at the Thialf ice arena in Heerenveen, northern Netherlands, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Caisse posts 7.7% return for 2020 as private credit investments, equities rally offset real estate weakness
The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec logo is pictured in Montreal on Thursday, February 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Inspired by a TikTok trend of using makeup to apply dark undereye circles, a glimpse of where the future of unbeauty trends could go
PHOTO ILLUSTRATIONS FOR MADE UP BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR STORY PUR-FB-UNBEAUTY-0226
Fed’s James Bullard says jump in bond yields proper response to stronger growth, inflation outlook
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard speaks at a public lecture in Singapore October 8, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Files
Lametti proposes permanent justice reforms in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Justice Minister David Lametti speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on Oct. 19, 2020.
Canada’s top court rejects appeal by big telecoms over wholesale rates
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen in Ottawa on Jan. 16, 2020. The court has agreed to hear a case concerning the use of protection during sex and how that relates to consent and possible deception. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
With supply tight, east-end buyers make a strong offer
Done Deal, 57 Notley Place, Toronto
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