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Canadian employers say they plan to hang onto workers even if economy slips into recession
Rush hour on Bay Street in Toronto.
Former nurse donates $3.8-million for health unit in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where she worked in 1950s
Lily Lee and her late husband Robert Lee, Vancouver philanthropists who feel strongly about building healthy communities, are shown in this undated handout image provided by the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation. Lily made a personal donation of $3.8 million to the Chinatown Foundation to help build a 50,000-square-foot integrated health centre in the Downtown Eastside. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vancouver Chinatown Foundation **MANDATORY CREDIT**
The many strategist reasons not to chase the equity market rally
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, Nov. 10.
Former Supreme Court judge tabbed to help settle several ‘Havana Syndrome’ claims
A man walks beside Canada's embassy in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Former Supreme Court justice Thomas Cromwell will mediate claims against the federal government from nine family members of Canadian diplomats who suffered unexplained ailments in Cuba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Desmond Boylan
Onex founder Gerry Schwartz to exit as CEO, Bobby Le Blanc taking on role
Gerry Schwartz, Chairman and President and Chief Executive Officer of Onex Corporation, addresses shareholders during their annual general meeting in Toronto, Thursday, May 8 2008. The Canadian businessman behind a friendly deal to buy WestJet Airline Ltd. has a reputation for his stellar business acumen and famous Toronto mansion but a long-time family friend says the titan has not forgotten his humbler beginnings. THE CANADIAN PRESS/J.P. Moczulski
China shortens quarantine time for close contacts as some strict COVID-19 curbs eased
A worker in protective clothing keeps watch as residents wearing face masks stand near metal barriers set up around shuttered shop houses that were locked down as part of COVID-19 controls in Beijing on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. China's capital Beijing has closed city parks and imposed other restrictions as the country faces a new wave of COVID-19 cases. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Industrial strategy is no longer taboo? When was it ever?
Andrew Coyne
The Giller Prize deserves a better ceremony
Marsha Lederman
Xi Jinping’s ambitions extend well beyond his latest five-year term
FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets the media following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 23, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
Since the start of the pandemic, Canada has not stopped short-changing our children
Robyn Urback
Biden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ in COP27 speech
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - NOVEMBER 11: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the UNFCCC COP27 climate conference on November 11, 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The conference is bringing together political leaders and representatives from 190 countries to discuss climate-related topics including climate change adaptation, climate finance, decarbonisation, agriculture and biodiversity. The conference is running from November 6-18. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Britain’s economy shrinks at start of feared long recession
Pedestrians pass a souvenir shop on Oxford Street in London, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The UK GDP is down 0.2% in the three months to Sept. and it is expected to be in recession by the end of 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Fed ‘pivot’ draws closer, but the investing word has had its day
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, Nov. 10.
Ukrainian flag raised in Kherson after Russians withdraw
A motorcyclist flying Ukrainian flags drives around Blahodatne, Ukraine, a village about 15 miles northwest of central Kherson, as Russian forces were in full retreat from the area, on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. UkraineÕs troops entered the key city of Kherson on Friday, its military said, as jubilant residents waved Ukrainian flags after a major Russian retreat. (Lynsey Addario/The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES Ñ
Alibaba stays mum on Singles Day sales tally, says in line with 2021
A woman waits for a bus at a bus stop next to an advertisement for Tmall's Singles' Day sale in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. China's biggest online shopping festival, known as Singles' Day, is typically an extravagant affair as Chinese e-commerce firms like Alibaba and JD.com ramp up marketing campaigns and engage top livestreamers to hawk everything from lipstick to furniture as they race to break sales records of previous years. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Rob Carrick: Some in the investment industry frown on GICs - what’s their deal?
Emera puts clean energy projects in Nova Scotia on hold after rate cap
The fallout from the Nova Scotia government's imposed rate cap on the province's privately owned electrical utility is expected to be detailed during Emera Inc.’s earnings call Friday. The parent company of Nova Scotia Power says it will provide an updated rate base investment forecast and funding plan during its third-quarter call. Power lines are seen in Dartmouth, N.S. on Nov. 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Canadians honour country’s war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies
People lay poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Blair Gable
Twitter restores ‘official’ badge to some accounts; option for $8 blue verification tick disappears
The Twitter logo is seen outside the offices in New York City, U.S., November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Friday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
A Canadian Tire store is seen in North Vancouver on May 10, 2012.
On Remembrance Day, Canadians honour our military. Why do we diminish it on the other days?
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia evacuate their position during a trench clearing exercise held at Camp Ādaži on May 27, 2018. Photo: Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Task Force Latvia Public Affairs RP16-2018-0048-109 ~ Des soldats des Forces armées canadiennes faisant partie du groupement tactique responsable de la présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie quittent leur position lors d’un exercice de nettoyage de tranchées qui se déroule au Camp Ādaži, le 27 mai 2018. Photo : Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Affaires publiques, Force opérationnelle de Lettonie RP16-2018-0048-109
This month’s travel news: Arctic tourism is on the rise, American Airlines grounds first-class air travel, and tour Europe Like Bond, James Bond
MS Maud Arctic 03 Photo Espen Mills Hurtigruten Expeditions. Arctic tourism is on the rise,
Governments across Canada need common, income-based definition of ‘affordable housing’
Inside the weird and wild making of the MaddAddam ballet
Crypto exchange FTX to start U.S. bankruptcy proceedings, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried resigns
FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in front of displayed FTX logo and decreasing stock graph in this illustration taken November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Oil settles higher, posts weekly loss as China eases COVID-19 curbs
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: An oil pumpjack (R) operates as another (C) stands idle on March 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. U.S. oil prices fell 7 percent to $105.96 per barrel while Brent crude lost 6.8 percent over demand concerns as China begins to implement a mass COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Cinemas to condos: Remembering Toronto’s greatest lost movie theatres
Uptown Theatre at Bloor on Yonge Street in Toronto closes its doors forever on Sunday - right now the Toronto International Film festival is using the theatre, September 12, 2003. photo by Patti Gower / The Globe and Mail
Morning Update: Remembering the hardships and humanity of war, on and off the battlefields
"Wheel Change, Spitfire" by John Fleetwood-Morrow
Remembrance Day reminds of us of our obligation to do the hard work of democracy
Rory Gilfillan Rory Gilfillan is a history teacher and the head of social science at Lakefield College School.
Putting faces and stories to cenotaph names in Montreal West
A piper plays in front of a cenotaph with the names of fallen WWII soldiers prior to a Remembrance Day Ceremony in Montreal West, Quebec, November 6, 2022. (Christinne Muschi /The Globe and Mail)
Canada’s best winter festivals from coast to coast
The annual Mummer's Parade in Downtown St. John's, NL. Participants in traditional mummer costumes.
Rogers’ takeover of Shaw deserves more scrutiny. Canada’s weak Competition Act isn’t up to the job
FILE PHOTO: The Rogers Building, the green-topped corporate campus of Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications is seen in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 14, 2022. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
With shift to electric, carmakers look to tackle grid problems and reinvent the wheel
A rendering of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST in a business setting that hosts Ultium Commercial products and services. GM launched a separate energy unit as carmakers and drivers embrace the shift to electric.
One-of-a-kind shine: With custom jewellery, the wearer is also the designer
Leslie Chapman, of Dawson City-based Fortymile Gold, uses locally mined gold for her custom jewellery pieces.
This RCAF photographer painted wartime Europe’s hardships and humanity. Now, a documentary is bringing his portraits to life
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
U.K. budget, trouble in crypto land and other world market themes for the week ahead
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt exits a car outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain Nov. 1.
Ukraine endgame could electrify world markets
A self-propelled artillery vehicle prepares to fires near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Thursday, Nov. 10.
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on Bay Street is shown in this March 23, 2009 photo.
Volvo reveals all-electric, three-row SUV amid push to stop selling gas cars
Volvo revealed its all-electric, three-row SUV, the EX90, in Stockholm on Nov. 9, 2022.
Kremlin critic Bill Browder is urging Canada to find and freeze dirty money. Will Ottawa heed his call?
Rita Trichur
Why this climate scientist is worried the Bahamas won’t exist in 50 years
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Want to be the employee who gets promotions? Seven steps to gaining high-potential status
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The close: Stocks extend gains, fueled by inflation optimism
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, Nov. 10.
Taxes are a major concern for top advisors as many lean on specialists for complex strategies
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The Globe and Mail Bestsellers for the week of November 12, 2022
Books on the shelves
Young Maple Leafs stars have always had an eye on Crosby
Nov 5, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck against Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Seattle won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Advisors ‘need to build trust’ to work with influx of immigrants to Canada
Professional consultation at home
‘Do we really need provinces?’ Fixing health care in Canada, plus other letters to the editor for Nov. 11
A sign directing visitors to the emergency department is shown at the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Friday, May 15, 2015 in Ottawa. The large Ottawa children’s hospital says it’s contending with “unprecedented demand” as it reports a surge in cases of a common respiratory virus.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Your daily horoscope: November 11
Scorpio.
Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15
Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Canada’s men qualify for FIBA World Cup with 94-56 win over Venezuela
Team Canada's Kassius Robertson (0) tries to get past Team Venezuela's Nestor Colmenares (43) during second half FIBA World Cup Qualifiers basketball action in Edmonton on Thursday, November 10, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Hischier’s overtime goal lifts Devils past Senators 4-3
Nov 10, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) celebrates with center Jack Hughes (86), defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7), and left wing Fabian Zetterlund (49) after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports
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