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First-time buyers escape to small towns in search of affordable housing
Done Deal, 20818 McDougald Road, Summerland, B.C.
Decolonizing the birds: Birdwatchers look for more inclusive titles for species with naturalists’ names
Yousif Attia out for a bird walk in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park on June 24, 2021. Alia Youssef/The Globe and Mail.
Encampment clearings, Fairy Creek blockades spur concerns over police actions, freedom of the press
Police remove encampment supporters as they clear Lamport Stadium Park encampment in Toronto, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Police and politicians' efforts to limit public access to recent events in Toronto and Vancouver Island have cast a spotlight on the role of journalists and spurred concerns over freedom of the press. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Zapp Scooters poised to enter crowded electric motorbike segment
Longtime electric-vehicle executive Tony Posawatz introduces the new Zapp i300 electric scooter to its first American audience in this handout photo released on August 2, 2021 on the eve of the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. Zapp/Handout via REUTERS
BorgWarner raises 2021 forecast; sees chip crunch slowing in second half
FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2019 file photo, Frederic Lissalde, President and CEO, of BorgWarner speaks at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. The auto parts supplier BorgWarner is acquiring Delphi Technologies in an all-stock deal, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Lissalde will lead the combined company, which will be based at BorgWarner's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A currency trader watches a screen showing the live broadcast of the women's volleyball quarterfinal match between South Korea and Turkey at the 2020 Summer Olympics, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday as traders mirrored overnight gains on Wall Street during another busy earnings week. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Its stakes are small, but the whinnying Dream Horse is a winner
DREAM HORSE (2021). The film tells the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town Welsh bartender Jan Vokes (Toni Collette). With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream in the hopes he can compete with the racing elites. The group's investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks with grit and determination and goes on to race in the Welsh Grand National, showing the heart of a true champion. CREDIT: Ffilm Cymru Wales NB: Ffilm is correct spelling.
How sustainable can a hotel stay be? The new 1 Hotel in Toronto is trying to set a standard
PlayaViva Treehouse - © Kevin Steele / kevsteele.com. For Playa Viva
What Justin Trudeau’s Liberals could learn from the Nova Scotia election campaign
Premier Iain Rankin followed by his wife Mary Chisholm, visits a market after meeting with Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc to call an election in Halifax on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The provincial election campaign in Nova Scotia may not be getting much attention on the national stage, but the federal Liberals in Ottawa are almost certainly keeping a close watch on the race. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Seven Canadian stocks among RBC’s top picks in global energy
Oil, steam and natural gas pipelines run through the forest at the Cenovus Foster Creek SAGD oil sands operations near Cold Lake, Alberta, July 9, 2012.
Final outcome of a pandemic election could take a few days, chief electoral officer says
Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault signs the writs of the 43rd general election during a photo opportunity in Gatineau, Que., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Canadians may have to wait a few days to find out the final results of a federal election called in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's chief electoral officer warns. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Wednesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Softwood lumber is pictured in Richmond, B.C., Tuesday, April 25, 2017.
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future
People exercise at the sidewalk of Barceloneta beach, during the hours in which individual exercise is allowed outdoors, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Barcelona, Spain, May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
How ‘blood mineral’ traders in Rwanda are helping fund Congo rebels – and undermining global supply chains
TOPSHOT - Artisanal miners sort and wash rocks to obtain cassiterite at a mining site near Numbi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on April 7, 2017. Artisanal miners complain of their worsened conditions of living due to new international regulations concerning the cassiterite and the coltan, known as 'blood minerals' / AFP PHOTO / Griff Tapper (Photo credit should read GRIFF TAPPER/AFP via Getty Images)
A year after Lebanon’s port explosion, my homeland has unraveled
Lebanon is edging toward the abyss, suffering from existential divisions stoked by sectarian leaders
There’s a law against snap elections – and the governor-general is supposed to enforce it
Andrew Coyne
Morning Update: Mixed vaccines could present travel challenges
A man wears a face mask as he walks by a COVID-19 vaccination sign in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Sony’s profits benefit from ‘Demon Slayer,’ digital camera demand
FILE - In this April 28, 2021, file photo, a man passes by the Sony logo at an electronics retail chain store in Tokyo. Sony’s April-June profit rose 9% to 211.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) as the Japanese electronics and video game maker continued to benefit from a sales perk from the hit “Demon Slayer” animation film. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)
Arlen Lopez wins gold to put powerhouse Cuba in boxing medals lead
Arlen Lopez Cardona of Cuba in action against Benjamin Whittaker of Britain, Aug. 4, 2021. REUTERS/Carl Recine
Private aviation eyes limited direct flights to lure execs wary of catching virus
AUSTIN, TX - JULY 12: A private jet potentially carrying members of the Texas democratic party takes off from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport on July 12, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent a quorum after protesting SB7, a voting protection bill that Democrats have criticized as being too restrictive. (Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images)
Australian regulator sues Mercedes for downplaying Takata air bag risks
FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo
EverGen plans expansion as IPO set to launch
Chase Edgelow, EverGen CEO
Italy beats Denmark in electrifying cycling team pursuit final
Jonathan Milan of Team Italy celebrates after winning the gold medal and setting a world record during the track cycling men's team pursuit at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Izu, Japan. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Go-for-broke Adam Driver musical Annette is a brilliant but repellent anti-love story
ADAM DRIVER stars in ANNETTE. Credit: Kris Dewitte / Courtesy of Amazon Studios
Thales to sell signaling business to Hitachi
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hitachi is seen at an office building in Zurich, Switzerland September 10, 2020. Picture taken September 10, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
Why more advisors at banks are looking to go independent
Mid age caucasian businessman outdoors in downtown setting on the street. Tall business building background. Serious expression. This image was created with tilt and shift lens, with maximum amount of shift producing distorted plane of image and selective focus.
Toyota, Honda beat profit estimates but are wary of chip shortages
New Toyota cars for sale are seen at an auto mall in Ottawa, on Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Canadian diver Meaghan Benfeito qualifies for 10-metre platform semifinal
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Diving - Women's 10m Platform - Preliminary Round - Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – August 4, 2021. Meaghan Benfeito of Canada in action REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Yaletown Partners raises $130-million to back Canadian software startups that help companies cut emissions
The sunset is reflected in Vancouver skyscrapers on Jan. 20, 2010.
Using technology to put more power in the hands of patients
CEO of Zamplo Shaneel Pathak in Calgary, Alberta, July 28, 2021. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
Florida is a cautionary COVID-19 tale. Here’s what Canada can learn from it
A sign reading "Wear a Mask" stands near the front entrance of St. Petersburg General Hospital amid a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S., August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Chinese state media soften criticism of video game industry after ‘spiritual opium’ jab
Visitors are seen at the Tencent Games booth during the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, also known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai, China July 30, 2021. Picture taken July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song
ByteDance rival Kuaishou to shutter video app Zynn
FILE PHOTO: The logo of online video service operator Kuaishou Technology is seen at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, also known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai, China July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Tokyo Olympics: Canada’s Laurence Vincent-Lapointe claims first Olympic silver in women’s 200-metre canoe sprint
Laurence Vincent-Lapointe, of Canada, celebrates her silver medal finish in the women's canoe single 200m final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Commodities bounce fuels bonanza earnings for Japan’s trading houses
The logo of Itochu Corp is seen outside the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, November 7, 2016.
In photos: Canada's Andre De Grasse wins his first gold medal and other highlights from the Tokyo Olympics
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Andre de Grasse of Team Canada celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's 200m final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday August 4, 2021.
Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya reaches Poland after defying order home
Belarusian Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who took refuge in the Polish embassy in Tokyo, arrives at Narita International Airport to leave for Vienna, in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato REFILE - CORRECTING TRAVEL DESTINATION
Japan warns of unprecedented COVID spread as Tokyo cases hit new record
A picture taken from a media olympic bus shows a man passing by Tokyo 2020 panel in a Tokyo street on July 20, 2021, three days prior the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. win relegates Dominican Republic to bronze-medal game in baseball
Dominican Republic's Julio Rodriguez (18) singles off United States pitcher Scott Kazmir, left, in the first inning of a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Why Canada is fighting to save an oil pipeline in Michigan
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Proper docks would solve major problems facing dockless e-scooters
The Lime-S electric scooter is pictured in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. When shared e-scooter companies rolled into Canada in 2018, they hoped a few small pilots would quickly result in a country full of people zipping around on two wheels. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
I want to be a e-commerce business analyst ... what will my salary be?
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‘Hot hatchback lite’ Forte5 GT occupies a space between garden-variety compact and giant-killer performance car
2021 Kia Forte5 GT
Aug. 4: ‘The Alberta strategy seems more a cynical gamble.’ Too soon to lift pandemic restrictions? Plus other letters to the editor
Visitors to the Calgary Stampede line up for tickets in Calgary on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Alberta Health says 71 people likely acquired COVID-19 while attending the Stampede. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The close: Dow tumbles more than 300 points as GM slammed; wave of selling hits energy stocks on TSX
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British navy group: Hijackers have left vessel off UAE coast
An Emirati Coast Guard vessel patrols off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. The British navy warned of a "potential hijack" of another ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman near Fujairah on Tuesday, though the circumstances remain unclear. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
Laurence Vincent-Lapointe, Katie Vincent advance to canoe semi-finals
Laurence Vincent-Lapointe of Canada competes in the women's canoe single 200m heat at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Canada’s Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp struggle in first round of women’s golf at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Golf - Women's Individual - Final - Round 1 - Kasumigaseki Country Club - Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan - August 4, 2021. Alena Sharp of Canada in action. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Malaysia PM says has support from majority of lawmakers
Young Japanese skateboarders win gold and silver at Tokyo Olympics
Blast in Afghan capital as Taliban claim attack on minister’s compound
An Afghan national army soldier stands on the top of a damaged building following an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. A powerful explosion rocked an upscale neighborhood of Afghanistan's capital Tuesday in an attack that apparently targeted the country's acting defense minister. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
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