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Jhonattan Vegas wins the 3M Open with a closing birdie, his first victory in seven years
Jhonattan Vegas holds the trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Blaine, Minn. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Lauren Coughlin wins 2024 CPKC Women’s Open, Brooke Henderson finishes as top Canadian
Lauren Coughlin, of the United States, hoists the trophy after winning the the LPGA Canadian Women's Open golf tournament in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 28, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canada gets rolling at the Olympics with a few medals in the bag, and a big sigh of relief
Summer McIntosh, of Canada, competes during a heat in the women's 400-meter freestyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France. McIntosh picked up her first Olympic medal Saturday with a silver in the women's 400-metre freestyle. On Monday, the 17-year-old swimming star from Toronto looks to pick up more hardware when she swims in her signature event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-David J. Phillip
Guerrero, Varsho help Blue Jays sweep Rangers with 7-3 victory
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez, right, throws to first base after forcing out Texas Rangers Corey Seager (5) in first inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, July 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
Simone Biles makes her Olympic return in Paris in powerful form
Simone Biles, of United States, competes on the floor exercise during a women's artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Eleanor Harvey claims bronze for Canada’s first Olympic fencing medal
Paris 2024 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Foil Individual Bronze Mdl Bout - Grand Palais, Paris, France - July 28, 2024. Eleanor Harvey of Canada celebrates after winning bronze medal bout against Alice Volpi of Italy. REUTERS/Maye-E Wong
Jasper evacuees lean on Valemount hosts to face what comes next
Reverend Kim McNaughton of the Robson Valley Anglican United Churches poses for a photo at the thrift shop in Valemount, B.C. on Friday, July 26, 2024. Volunteers have been helping Jasper evacuees by offering clothing, including warm jackets and shoes, as many left with few clothes. Marissa Tiel/The Globe and Mail�
In wildfire’s wake, scope of devastation in Jasper starts to emerge
Melted chairs are shown outside of the burned Maligne Lodge after wildfires encroached into Jasper, Alta., on Friday, July 26, 2024. Wildfires encroaching into the townsite of Jasper forced an evacuation of the national park and have destroyed over 300 of the town's approximately 1100 structures, mainly impacting residential areas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Princess Leia bikini costume from set of ‘Star Wars’ movie sells at auction for US$175,000
This photo provided by Heritage Auctions shows the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star War” franchise, which was sold for $175,000 during an auction Friday, July 26, 2024. (Heritage Auctions via AP)
Small businesses’ latest headache? Endless construction
Christine Fedirchuk, owner of Urban Renewals, deals with shipping issues at her business in Toronto’s East York neighbourhood on July 18, 2024. Ms. Fedirchuk has been paying out of her pocket to maintain her business during the construction on O’Connor Drive near her store, which began in November 2022. Christine recently invested in a shipping service for $2,000 a year, as well as hiring a person to run her business’ social media. (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
Vanessa Gilles casts off the villain role in win-or-nothing soccer match for Canada
SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - JULY 28: Vanessa Gilles #14 of Team Canada celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal during the Women's group A match between France and Canada during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on July 28, 2024 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
The hidden cost of entrepreneurship is the emotional toll on couples
Preet Banerjee
Paris Olympics is a waste of money. So is Canada’s hosting World Cup
Officials visit the construction site of Parc des Champions (Champion's Park) at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 4, 2024. The Parc des Champions is a celebration site, which will be accessible for the public to see the Olympic medallists a day after their exploits. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images)
Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls,’ dies at 93
Edna O'Brien, author of Wild Decembers/photographed April 13, 2000 at P.J. O'Brien's restaurant by John Morstad
Paris Olympics: Canada tops Fiji 17-14 to open rugby sevens tournament
Canada back Keyara Wardley (12) scores a try past Fiji back Maria Rokotuisiga (11) during second half Women rugby 7s rugby action at the Paris Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Sunday, July 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
How Kamala Harris defines her position on the Israel-Hamas war could make an outsized difference at the polls
Demonstrators march during a pro-Palestinian protest on the day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris near the White House in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Craig Hudson
Paris Olympics: Ellie Black, Canada advance to women’s artistic gymnastics team final
Shallon Olsen and Elsabeth Black of Canada celebrate after qualifying.
Kamala Harris’s selection of vice-president could transform the map of the 2024 election
David Shribman
Mitsubishi Motors to join Honda-Nissan alliance, Nikkei reports
FILE PHOTO: A Nissan Leaf EV car and portable battery on display at Nissan Gallery in Yokohama, Japan November 29, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou/File Photo
Grocers are facing government crackdowns, but will it lead to change?
Galen G. Weston of Loblaw Companies Limited, left, speaks with Michael Medline, President and CEO of Empire Company Limited as they wait to appear as witnesses at the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) investigating food price inflation in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vows to ‘relaunch’ co-operation with China
A man passes a screen showing news coverage of Italy´s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meeting China's Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)
Thousands in Ukraine honour soldiers killed in blast and urge government to get prisoners freed
People attend a rally demanding to free Ukrainian prisoners of war who are held in captivity in Russia, at Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, July 28, 2024. Several thousand people and soldiers gathered to commemorate the second anniversary of a Russia-orchestrated explosion that killed more than 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Russian-held Olenivka prison barracks. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Maggie Mac Neil finishes fifth in attempt to defend Olympic gold in 100-metre butterfly
Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil (centre) competes in the women’s 4x100 freestyle relay final on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Paris, France, during the Olympic Games. Siegfried Modola/The Globe and Mail
There’s a good reason why I’m driving slower than you
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to Avengers films as a villain in one of Marvel’s Comic-Con twists
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Paris Olympics: Russia’s state-run TASS says four journalists lose Olympics accreditation
The Olympic Rings are seen attached to the net on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
Paris Olympics: Pool worker strips to his briefs to retrieve a lost swim cap, drawing whistles from fans
A lifeguard gestures to the crowd after retrieving United States swimmer Emma Webber's swimming cap that happened to have been left at the bottom of the pool during the morning session at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Rotting food and closed highways a concern as Jasper evacuation nears second week
Fire crews work to put out hot spots in the Maligne Lodge in Jasper, Alta., on Friday July 26, 2024.
Deadpool & Wolverine smashes R-rated record with US$205-million debut, eighth biggest opening ever
Ryan Reynolds, left, and Hugh Jackman pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' on Friday, July 12, 2024 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Paris Olympics: Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu victorious in first tennis singles round
Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Men's Singles First Round - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - July 28, 2024. Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in action during his first round match against Marcos Giron of United States. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Palestinian swimmer wishes to help build sports infrastructure one day to give people hope
NANTERRE, FRANCE - JULY 28: Yazan Al Bawwab of Team Palestine prepares to compete in the Men’s 100m Backstroke Heats on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on July 28, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new ‘gimmicky’ buy local point program
Nova Scotia's opposition leaders call the province's new program aimed encouraging people to buy local "gimmicky" and "laughably stupid." Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston speaks to reporters at the Council of the Federation in Halifax on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Yemenia Airways to resume flights to Cairo and India from Sanaa
Commercial airliner lands to runway on foggy day, runway landing lights lit on. Runway is three kilometers long main runway in Helsinki-Vantaa airport Finland. The photo is taken from the high cliff next to the airport where landing planes flying at low altitude over.
U.S. blames Hezbollah for Golan Heights attack, says it doesn’t want escalation
Mourners from the Druze minority surround the bodies of some of the 12 children and teens killed in a rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, Sunday, July 28, 2024. A rocket strike at a soccer field in the village has killed at least 12 children and teens. It's the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country's northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Israeli forces advance in south Gaza, more people displaced, residents say
Palestinians displaced by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip flee from parts of Khan Younis, following an evacuation order by the Israeli army to leave parts of the southern area of Gaza Strip's second largest city, Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Israel vows to make Hezbollah pay after rocket kills 12 children
Mourners from the Druze minority surround the bodies of some of the 12 children and teens killed in a rocket strike at a soccer field, in the village of Majdal Shams at the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, Sunday, July 28, 2024. A rocket strike at a soccer field in the village has killed at least 12 children and teens. It's the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country's northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Trudeau announces Sept. 16 byelections in ridings in Quebec, Manitoba
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks ahead of the annual Press Gallery Dinner in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Trudeau is calling for Israeli to "respond substantively" to the top UN court's recent advisory opinion that Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and that it should end. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Paris Olympics: Opening ceremony’s ‘Last Supper’ sketch never meant to disrespect, says Paris 2024
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Beach Volleyball Training - Eiffel Tower Stadium, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. General view as the Olympic Rings and the Eiffel Tower are seen during training. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo
Paris Olympics: Team Canada’s basketball player RJ Barrett follows his father’s footsteps at the Games
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Basketball - Men's Group Phase - Group A - Greece vs Canada - Lille, Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Villeneve-d'Ascq, France - July 27, 2024. Rj Barrett of Canada scores a basket. Antonin Thuillier/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles competes on the balance beam during a women's artistic gymnastics qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela’s presidential election as opposition claims irregularities
President Nicolas Maduro opens his arms alongside first lady Cilia Flores during his closing election campaign rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, July 25, 2024. Maduro is seeking re-election for a third term in the July 28 vote. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Japan’s Uta Abe’s shocking Olympic loss is a testament to the gravity of the Games
Japan's Uta Abe, top, and Canada's Kelly Deguchi compete during their women -52 kg elimination round match in team judo competition at Champ-de-Mars Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Kamala raised US$200-million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign event in Pittsfield, Mass., Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Pool)
‘He shouldn’t be here’: Inclusion of a convicted rapist on Dutch Olympic team casts a shadow over beach volleyball competition
Steven van de Velde of the Netherlands competes during the beach volleyball match between the Netherlands and Italy at Eiffel Tower Stadium at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Sunday, July 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Five killed and dozens wounded Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, as Russia claims new gains
Mudslide kills 15 people near tourist site in China as rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a landslide blocks a road in Shouyue Town of Nanyue District, Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province on Sunday, July 28, 2024. (Xinhua via AP)
Russia says oil depot in Kursk region on fire after Ukraine drone attack
A view of a fire at Korenevsky Plant low-voltage equipment, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Korenevo, Kursk, Russia in this screen grab obtained from social media video released July 16, 2024
Two-storey unit near St. Lawrence Market cuts price twice, hooks tower’s first sale of 2024
Some buyers griped about its lack of outdoor space or a second bedroom.
Loblaw settles bread price-fixing lawsuit, Bank of Canada cuts rate again and Clio breaks tech financing record: Must-read business and investing stories
Cyclists pass a Loblaws in downtown Toronto on July 25, 2024. July 25, 2024. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
Jury in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial expected to begin deliberations this week
Weapons and ammunition seized by the RCMP are shown in a 2022 handout photo. The trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta., is expected to go to the jury this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - RCMP, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Taylor Swift always breaks the internet with her ‘basic’ style and that’s part of her magic
(FILES) US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club on April 2, 2024, as Forbes confirmed rumors estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Slocan region in interior B.C. evacuated due to multiple wildfires
Smoke fills the sky from the Lower Campbell Creek wildfire near Penticton, B.C. in this Wednesday, July 24, 2024 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman apologizes for drone-spying scandal
Canadian sports fans in Paris are using words like "embarrassing" and "disappointing" to describe their reactions a drone spying scandal that has rocked Canada Soccer in the early days of the Olympic Games. New Zealand's Katie Kitching, left, and Canada's Jade Rose vie for the ball during the women's Group A soccer match between Canada and New Zealand at Geoffroy-Guichard stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Saint-Etienne, France. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Silvia Izquierdo
Italy and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Italy's national flag (L) flutters beside the Chinese flag outside Tiananmen Square, during the official visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Beijing on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)
Scientists seeing change in puffins as the tuxedo birds adapt to climate change
Puffins are feeling the heat. These defining birds of Machias Seal Island off the coasts of New Brunswick and Maine are feeling the effects of warming waters with scientists seeing changes in size of puffins, their bills and also fluctuations in reproduction and survival of chicks.An Atlantic puffin clamps down on baitfish it will feed to a chick on Eastern Egg Rock, Maine, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Robert F. Bukaty
Blinken says US will not prejudge outcome of Venezuela election
People check the electoral roll outside the Santo Tomas de Villanueva school where presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia is expected to vote during the Venezuelan presidential election, in Caracas on July 28, 2024. Venezuelans vote Sunday between continuity in President Nicolas Maduro or change in rival Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia amid high tension following the incumbent's threat of a "bloodbath" if he loses, which polls suggest is likely. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP) (Photo by RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images)
Australian cyclist undergoes abdominal surgery after fall during Olympic time trial
Australia's Lucas Plapp cycles as he competes in the men's road cycling individual time trial during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Paris Olympics digest: Canada wins first fencing medal; Mac Neil misses the podium; Canadian women beat France in soccer
Canada's Eleanor Harvey and Italy's Alice Volpi compete in the women's foil individual bronze medal bout during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris, on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
Before Summer McIntosh could win silver at the Paris Olympics, Canada’s best swimmer had to fail
Silver medallist Canada's Summer Mcintosh reacts on the podium of the women's 400m freestyle swimming event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
OMG, ESG – what 300 executives are thinking about sustainability policies
ESG. Businessman Hand holding a magnifying glass with Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) icon on Light Blue background. Sustainable Practices, Ethical Investing, Responsible Business.
We’re driving across Canada. Are there any strange rules we need to watch out for?
The Rocky Mountains emerge out of the prairie landscape as you approach from the east along the Trans Canada highway. April 19, 2013.
Your lookahead horoscope: July 28, 2024
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