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Quebec’s Leylah Fernandez eliminated from Monterrey Open
Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, tracks the ball during her round match against Maya Joint, of Australia, at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
RCMP charge Montreal minor with terrorism offences involving Islamic State
RCMP personnel enter a building during an active investigation in Montreal, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Canadian judge among four ICC officials sanctioned by U.S.
The International Criminal Court building in The Hague, the Netherlands, in 2019. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the court a 'national security threat.'
Federal probe into deadly listeria outbreak finds major flaws with algorithm guiding inspections
Signage for Joriki Beverages is seen in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak has permanently closed all four of its plants.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Low salaries for federal judges hamper effort to recruit top talent, federal commission says
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa. A raise proposed by a federal commission would add around $28,000 to most federally appointed judges’ salaries.
NBA champion Luguentz Dort honoured at Montreal City Hall
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort signs the Golden Book as Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante speaks with team mascot Rumble the Bison, during a ceremony in his honour at City Hall in Montreal, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Elon Musk must face lawsuit accusing him of defrauding voters with his $1-million election lottery
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht denied permit for concert in West Kelowna, B.C.
Christian musician Sean Feucht of California sings to the crowd during a rally at the National Mall in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jose Luis Magana
Gabbard to slash intelligence office workforce by more than 40%, cut budget by over $700-million
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Pierre Poilievre accuses Mark Carney of weakness in dealing with Donald Trump, China
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a news conference in Surrey, B.C., on Wednesday.
Texas House approves new congressional maps, advancing Trump’s goal of adding more winnable GOP seats
U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro, right, speaks to protesters gather in the rotunda outside the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol as lawmakers debate a redrawn U.S. congressional map in Texas during a special, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Norway soccer federation says it will donate profits from Israel game to humanitarian work in Gaza
FILE - Lise Klaveness, president of the Football Association of Norway, leaves the venue after attending the 47th ordinary UEFA congress in Lisbon, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, file)
Nova Scotia battling out-of-control wildfire, with one eye on Hurricane Erin
A water skimmer from the Northwest Territories flies over the evacuation area where firefighters are battling the Long Lake wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County, outside the community of West Dalhousie, N.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Offshore sports betting on Little League World Series catches the ire of managers, tourney staff
Sioux Falls, S.D.'s Bohde Larson, left, celebrates his hit against Bonney Lake, Wash., during the sixth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)
Canada Games affected by Air Canada strike with athletes, families stuck in St. John’s
An Air Canada plane gets a pushback from its gate at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Dorval, Que., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Some U.S. retailers nervous about holiday season sales as Trump’s tariffs leave shoppers cautious
A shopper walks past artificial Christmas trees for sale at a Home Depot store in Wilmington, Delaware.
In their search for a missing Norwegian hiker, First Nations have shown the meaning of community
Tanya Talaga
Injuries force Alouettes to turn to fourth-string QB James Morgan
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas stands on the sideline during the second half of a CFL football game against the B.C. Lions, in Vancouver, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Is Air Canada an oligopoly? Investors sure hope so
David Berman
Furniture maker Klaus Nienkamper was a champion of contemporary Canadian design
Klaus Nienkamper, a pivotal figure in the field of design, died last October, in Gaspé, Que., aged 84.
Microsoft worker protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews Israeli military’s use of its tech
FILE - A Microsoft sign and logo are pictured at the company's headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond, File)
Hamilton’s Alena Sharp enjoys her 20th Women’s Open
Alena Sharp, of Canada, reacts after putting on the 9th green during the final round of the women's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Le Golf National, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
What have you encountered in emergency rooms in Canada? Share your story with The Globe
A treatment room in the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital is pictured in, Calgary, Alta.
Ford hits out at Stelco owner, says he ‘doesn’t give two hoots’ about the workers
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media during a funding announcement in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorio
Tiger Woods to lead group that could reshape PGA Tour’s competitive model
PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the sixth green during the final round of the The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 19, 2023 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
As Israel orders evacuations in Gaza City, Palestinians have nowhere safe to go
Tents to house displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Aug. 18. As Israel begins a new offensive to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, residents in the city have nowhere safe to go.
Roughriders try to amend lone blemish on record in rematch with Stampeders
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris (7) throws against the Edmonton Elks during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Friday, July 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
Man charged in killing of American Idol exec and her husband to undergo mental exam
Raymond Boodarian, charged with the fatal shooting of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca, appears in court on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
At this summer camp, being different is what helps kids fit in
Left to right, Evelyn Simmons, 14, and Violet Mcallister, 10, swim with fellow campers at Camp Maple Leaf on August 12, 2025. (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
Group files greenwashing complaint with Alberta’s securities watchdog against Enbridge, Cenovus
Construction workers sit outside the offices of the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Alberta Securities Commission in Calgary, Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canadian women’s rugby team heads to World Cup on tiny budget
Canada's Claire Gallagher (10), second from right, tackles USA's McKenzie Hawkins (10) during the first half of Women's rugby action in Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Scientists catch rare glimpse of dying star’s insides as it exploded
This illustration provided by W.M. Keck Observatory depicts the insides of an exploding star. (Adam Makarenko/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP)
U.S. tech-stock stumble shows vulnerability in AI trade
The stock market pullback comes after a huge rally in which the tech sector soared over 50 per cent through last week.
Work on icebreaker bound for Canadian Arctic begins at Davie shipyard in Finland
Davie's and Helsinki Shipyard's staff members at a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki, Finland, on Wednesday.
Alberta court rejects bid to add evidence in challenge against Impact Assessment Act
A rainbow appears to come down on pumpjacks drawing out oil and gas from wells near Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order requiring Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines, saying the company hasn't met its regulatory obligations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Brooke Henderson hopes for a rebound at CPKC Women’s Open
Brooke M. Henderson, of Canada, hits from the third tee during the first round of the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A later in life romance looks different – starting with the ER visits
Tiger Woods inspired Scottie Scheffler, but Scheffler doesn’t like the comparisons
Scottie Scheffler speaks before a practice round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Canada’s severe drought is a sign of future climate conditions and calls for action, experts say
In this photograph taken with a drone, a water storage area is seen near on farmland at Westcoast Vegetables in Delta, B.C., on Monday, March 18, 2024. Unprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
On fiscal policy, Carney is as clear as mud
Konrad Yakabuski
Pirates top Blue Jays to take series against AL East leaders
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
As Air Canada resumes service, analysts see contained long-term financial damage
Air Canada is scheduled to operate 483 flights on Wednesday, with 223 cancellations, the majority of which are international routes.
Despite his negatives, Poilievre has a lock on the Conservative leadership
Lawrence Martin
Canadian dollar steadies near a three-month low as investors take stock of recent moves
FILE PHOTO: A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto January 23, 2015. The Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Friday after Canadian CPI data showed an increase in core inflation. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/ File Photo
Epstein grand jury transcripts to remain sealed after judge denies Justice Department request
FILE — The Department of Justice in Washington, July 26, 2025. The House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena on Tuesday to the Justice Department for its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in federal prison awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, and Ghislaine Maxwell, his longtime associate. (Michael A. McCoy/The New York Times)
Have cellphone bans been effective in schools? Share your thoughts
Illustration by Rob Dobi
Faculty locked out at Dalhousie University in Halifax over contract dispute
Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association walk a picket line after the university locked members out over a contract dispute in Halifax on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
High dividend payers with high insider commitment
Ted Dixon
Italian soccer coaches call on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel over actions in Gaza
FILE - Carabinieri (Italian paramilitary police) patrol ahead of the Nations League soccer match between Italy and Israel, outside the Bluenergy stadium in Udine, Italy, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (Andrea Bressanutti/LaPresse via AP, file)
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey apologizes for handling of Oct. 7 documentary initially pulled from festival
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey speaks at a press event in Toronto, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Police investigating after body found on roof of Montreal hospital
Signage is seen on a police car in Laval, Que., on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Bernie Sanders backs Trump administration plan to take stake in Intel and other chipmakers
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks with reporters about his meeting with NYC Mayoral Candidate outside the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. Zohran met privately with Sanders after attending a breakfast event hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) He is expected to meet House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who has yet to endorse later this week. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Trump calls on Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign over accusations of mortgage fraud
FILE - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook, speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building, Sept. 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
NATO defence chiefs hold ‘candid’ talks on Ukraine security guarantees after Trump meetings
A Ukrainian serviceman fires a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops near a front line.
These 10 fall fashion trends have staying power. Here’s what to look for
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Most evacuation orders, alerts lifted for Vancouver Island wildfire, but First Nations affected by road closures
The BC Wildfire Service says the Mount Underwood fire, shown on Aug. 16, is not expected to grow beyond its current size.
A big failure for Air Canada’s weak management. Are its days numbered?
Passengers queue for check-in for their flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport, following the end of the Air Canada labour strike, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Hundreds of tall ships sail into Amsterdam from around the world for five-day festival
The Clipper Stad Amsterdam ship is joined by ships from around the globe in the harbour.
Texas can’t require public schools to display Ten Commandments in every classroom, judge says
FILE - A granite Ten Commandments monument stands on the ground of the Texas Capitol, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Dayforce, led by Toronto’s David Ossip, confirms privatization talks with Thoma Bravo
In this photo illustration, a person is holding a cellphone with the logo of US HRM software company Dayforce Inc. on screen in front of business webpage.
What to know about Israel’s Gaza offensive as 60,000 reservists set to be mobilized
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the expanded military operations will eventually expand to built-up refugee camps in central Gaza.
Market Factors: Natural gas setup looks really promising
A pump jack in a farmer's field just north of Calgary.
UBC experiment aims to reignite cold fusion nuclear quest
Curtis Berlinguette, principal investigator of Berlinguette Research, stands inside one of his program’s labs on the UBC campus in Vancouver on Tuesday. Behind him is a reactor part of Project Thunderbird.
If you didn’t catch Tate McRae’s sexy Miss Possessive concert at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, here’s what you missed
Tate McRae's concerts are a consummate display of slick, sexy girl pop, high-priced video imagery and sharp choreography.
Big investors ditch tech ahead of expected September stocks slump
A NVIDIA logo is pictured on its facility at the High-tech park at Yokne'am, in northern Israel July 9, 2025.
Musicians worry looming TikTok Canada closure will hurt homegrown artists
bbno$ poses for photos after winning the TikTok Juno Fan Choice award during the Juno Awards in Vancouver on Sunday, March 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
As I watched my strict mom and dad soften as grandparents, I was reminded that the world does not treat parents gently
Intergenerational child care is not an option for everyone, which is why some parents need help from government.
Congo’s proposed peace deal with M23 would reinstate government control to rebel-held areas
A member of the M23 rebel group walks on the outskirts of Matanda in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo has been wracked by conflict with more than 100 armed groups, including M23.
Lawyer for Jimmy Lai defends free speech in final arguments for sedition trial
FILE - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai pauses during an interview in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
Ashkenazi food goes upscale as a new generation of Jewish chefs modernize their bubbes’ recipes
Chef and owner of Linny’s, David Schwartz, prepares challah
25 stocks most added to Watchlists
Hurricane Erin intensifies as it moves toward the U.S. East Coast
Three women walk the beach at sunrise as waves from Hurricane Erin crash ashore in Nags Head, N.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Powell’s last Jackson Hole speech could pack a punch
Traders work, as a screen broadcasts a press conference by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the Fed rate announcement, on the floor of the NYSE in New York, U.S., July 30, 2025.
Low asking price nets ten offers for Scarborough bungalow
Done Deal, 10 Chatsmere Place, Toronto
Three rewarding alternatives for American chardonnay
Christopher Waters
Five quality wines that wow despite their very different traits
Christopher Waters
At Moderna, harnessing our differences is the key to solving problems
FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "VACCINE Coronavirus COVID-19" and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed Moderna logo in this illustration taken December 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Canaccord signs deal to buy Australian financial services firm Wilsons Advisory
The logo for Canaccord Genuity is shown in Toronto on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Staff
Sale of two-bedroom suite tethered to buyer selling own condo
Done Deal, 2 Old Mill Dr., No. 615, Toronto
Rwanda-backed rebels killed at least 140 civilians in eastern Congo last month, rights group says
FILE - Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, file)
China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage in major policy reversal
People walk on the main shopping Zeil street in front of the banking district skyline in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on April 23, 2025. ages)
Pakistan issues flood alert for southern districts, torrential rain expected
People wade through a flooded road in Karachi, Pakistan.
At least 50 dead after Nigeria mosque attack, dozens abducted
Security personnel stand guard in the Kukawa Village on April 12, 2022, after residents' houses were burnt down during an attack by bandits. Northwest Nigeria has seen a recent surge in attacks by gangs, known as bandits.
Toronto-area real estate sales pick up, with semis leading the way
Carolyn Ireland
Price cut of more than $200,000 helps uptown Toronto house compete in a crowded market
Done Deal, 11 St. Hilda’s Ave., Toronto
I am a newcomer to Canada. How can I network and build my career here?
Job-hunting in a new country can be challenging for newcomers, but building a community can help build a career.
Where’s my stock market homework?
Introduce kids to the importance of saving money and help them find ways to build an income. Teach them about the stock market and open an investment account.
Tariffs are pushing grocery prices higher and higher
Scott Barlow
Homicide unit investigating after shooting in Brampton, Ont., leaves one dead, one injured
A Peel Police shoulder patch is seen in Mississauga, Ont., on July 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Fed dissenters appeared alone in favouring rate cut at July meeting, minutes show
FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller pose for a photo, during a break at a conference on monetary policy at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, in Palo Alto, California, U.S. May 6, 2022. Picture taken May 6, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Saphir/File Photo
Aubrey Plaza says grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death is ‘a daily struggle’
FILE - Aubrey Plaza poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Honey Dont!'' at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Lewis Joly/Invision/AP, file)
Member of Irish rap group Kneecap seeks to throw out terrorism charge
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, initially charged under the Anglicized name Liam O’Hanna and who goes by Mo Chara on stage, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Target names insider Fiddelke as new CEO, beats second-quarter estimates
Shoppers walk to the Target store, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Bedford, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Business Brief: The price of protecting Air Canada
An Air Canada flight attendant walks through the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport yesterday.
What this retired teacher did with $500,000 and cabins inherited from her mother 
Two sets of hands holding small wooden cabins
Savour the end of summer with grilled zucchini dogs
How We Eat: Grilled Zucchini Dogs
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