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Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton advance to semifinals at National Bank Open
Taylor Fritz of the U.S. hits a ball to Andrey Rublev during quarterfinals at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto on Tuesday.
Wildfires push thousands from homes in Manitoba, Newfoundland, while areas of Nova Scotia on high alert
Herring Cove/ York Redoubt (York Redoubt National Historic Site trail) where there is tape and signage preventing people from entering wooded park space in Halifax area of Nova Scotia
As Japan marks 80th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing, survivors warn against nuclear threats
Doves fly over the Peace Memorial Park in front of the gutted Atomic Bomb Dome at a ceremony in Hiroshima on Wednesday.
Naomi Osaka, Clara Tauson set up semifinal showdown in Montreal
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a forehand against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarter-finals singles women's match at the National Bank Open at IGA Stadium in Montreal on Tuesday.
Family of hostage held by Hamas pleads for international response after release of videos
Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's Minister for Foreign Affairs, holds up an image of Israeli captive Evyatar David while speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting Tuesday.
Liberal cabinet ministers defend Canada’s U.S. trade strategy in Mexico
Pickup trucks arrive from Mexico at a California border crossing last week. Unlike Canada, Mexico was able to secure a 90-day extension before U.S. President Donald Trump hikes tariffs.
Victoria Mboko’s wildcard, wild ride takes her to National Bank Open semi-final
Victoria Mboko celebrates her quarterfinal victory against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain at the National Bank Open on Monday in Montreal.
Trump says Vance ‘most likely’ to lead as Republican nominee in 2028
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura
QM Environmental files for creditor protection with almost $98-million in liabilities
An aerial view of Biidaasige Park on July 16. QM Environmental's marquee project is its work on the Toronto Port Lands revitalization.
Disney’s ESPN to acquire NFL Network in record deal
FILE PHOTO: ESPN logo and building are shown in down town Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 6, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Canadian aluminum, steel products dealt biggest blow from U.S. duties in June, data show
A worker places a dye into the saddle in preparation for aluminum extrusion at Magna Aluminum Profile in Salaberry de Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Evan Buhler
U.S. cell tower giant SBA to sell Canadian network for $446-million
A cell tower is pictured in rural Ontario on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Starvation spreading in Sudan as aid convoys blocked by siege, UN says
(FILES) People who fled the Zamzam camp for the internally displaced after it fell under RSF control, rest in a makeshift encampment in an open field near the town of Tawila in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region on April 13, 2025. Since April 2023, Sudan has been locked in a brutal conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Fleeing a brutal paramilitary attack in April on Zamzam, once one of Sudan's largest displacement camps, an estimated 300,000 people have since arrived in the small farming town of Tawila in the country's war-battered Darfur region, according to the United Nations. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump to fill Federal Reserve board vacancy by week’s end, says he’s considering four Chair candidates
FILE - Adriana Kugler of Maryland, speaks during the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing to examine her nomination to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 21, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)
Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz, sign free agent Chris Boucher
FILE - Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang, left, drives the ball down court against New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, April 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik Rank, File)
Deion Sanders and his Colorado coaching staff have a combined 160 years of NFL experience
FILE - Colorado senior quality control analyst Warren Sapp walks around during warmups before his team plays against Nebraska in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Brewers’ wander into promotion gold with alumni home-run derby
Former Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton takes a swing during the team’s alumni home run derby that followed a July 25, 2025, baseball game with the Miami Marlins. (Scott Paulus/Milwaukee Brewers via AP)
Trump’s redistricting fight could spread to other states as California looks to replicate Texas GOP plan
Texas House Rep. Daniel Alders, R - Tyler, stands at his desk during with empty chairs belonging to House Democrats remain empty in the State Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considers road tolls amid looming federal budget cuts
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo speaks during a news conference regarding Bill C-5 and federal budget cuts in Kahnawake, Que., Tuesday, August 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Ottawa should reverse the CRTC’s decision on wholesale internet access
Two telecommunications companies are seeking to appeal a recent CRTC decision that reaffirmed the ability of Canada's Big Three internet companies to resell fibre internet over rivals' networks. Networking cables in a server bay are shown in Toronto on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Air Canada flight attendants vote to approve strike mandate
Air Canada logos are seen on the tails of planes at the airport in Montreal, Que., Monday, June 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
MLB contenders monitor starter fatigue as playoff race heats up
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cathedral Grove’s ancient trees not at risk, fire service says, as Vancouver Island blaze prompts evacuation order
A helicopter battles wildfires near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Suncor Energy tops profit estimates with higher production, as Canada’s oil sands sector remains resilient
The Suncor Energy Centre is pictured in Calgary, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Adisa De Rosario follows in his father’s steps with Toronto FC
Goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario is shown in action for Toronto FC II against Huntsville City FC in MLS Next Pro play May 23, 2025 at York Lions Stadium. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Toronto FC — Lucas Kschischang (Mandatory Credit)
Behind the curtain of a tennis racquet stringing room at the National Bank Open
Jared Horwood, centre, head of the racquet stringing team servicing hundreds of racquets for players at the National Bank Open tournament in Toronto on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Jacob Bridgeman an example that having a PGA Tour card is enough to earn the way
FILE - Jacob Bridgeman hits from the third fairway during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill golf tournament, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack,File)
ICE releases Purdue University student after outcry from church leaders
Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean student attending Purdue University, cried as she was reunited with her mother, Episcopal priest the Rev. Kyrie Kim, left, after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday.
Why growth stocks get too much attention
George Athanassakos
Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach, security safeguards
WestJet passengers deplane on the tarmac at Yellowknife Airport on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Audit of Nova Scotia firefighter school reveals serious safety concerns
Skyler Blackie poses in this undated handout photo. The family of a Nova Scotia firefighter who died during a 2019 training session is stepping up its push for reform of a firefighting school after learning he had raised concerns about the equipment that led to his death. Skyler Blackie died on March 20, 2019, 11 days after the bottom of the rusted extinguisher blew off as he charged it with propellant during a certification exam at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School in Waverley, N.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
AMD forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates as AI infrastructure demand remains high
FILE PHOTO: An Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) MI350 series artificial intelligence chip is displayed at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, in San Jose, California, U.S., June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Max A. Cherney/File Photo
Rivian Automotive loss larger than expected on higher costs, lower credit income
FILE PHOTO: A Rivian Automotive Inc facility is pictured in Costa Mesa, California, U.S.,November 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Alex Ovechkin partners with Russian technology company to make a movie about his career
FILE - Team West's Alex Ovechkin reacts during an exhibition match between KHL and NHL All-Star game featuring Russian players from both leagues, at CSKA Arena in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov, File)
TIFF adds Youngblood remake, Charli XCX drama to 2025 international lineup
A still from Hubert Davis' "Youngblood" remake, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival is shown in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-Toronto International Film Festival.
Wisdom may outweigh determination, talent in quest for NFL longevity
FILE - Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) takes part in drills during practice at NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Bullish on Franco-Nevada Corp.
Monica Rizk
The EU’s deal with Trump could blow up at any time
Eric Reguly
Jerome Blake enjoying the ‘slow cook’ of becoming Canada’s fastest man
Jerome Blake races to the finish line in the men's 200m senior finals during the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
What to know as Israel weighs reoccupying the entire Gaza Strip
Israeli right-wing activists watch the northern Gaza Strip during a rally calling for the re-establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, near the border in southern Israel, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis play the time warp again in fitfully fun Freakier Friday
Barry Hertz
Judge approves sale of Toronto’s El Mocambo, which is expected to remain a music club
Our Lady Peace play a show to mark the re-opening of the iconic Toronto music venue the El Mocambo in October, 2021.
U.S. government proposes easing waiver process on drones traveling longer distances
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, left, and Federal Aviation Administration administrator Bryan Bedford, right, watch a drone flight demonstration following a news conference on new drone regulations, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in the atrium of the Department of Transportation in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Novo Nordisk expands lawsuits in U.S. against weight-loss drug compounders
FILE PHOTO: Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
Ozzy Osbourne’s death certificate reportedly shows he died of a heart attack
Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
I learned the beauty of embracing yourself at Vancouver’s nude beach
KFC’s parent company Yum China continues rapid expansion
FILE PHOTO: People walk past a KFC restaurant in Shanghai, China, March 14, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
McGill faculty groups file constitutional challenge of Quebec labour bill
McGill University in Montreal is seen on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Ex-Rolling Stones guitarist says New York Met has his lost Gibson Les Paul. The museum disagrees
FILE - Mick Jagger, center, Ronnie Wood, left, and Mick Taylor, of British rock band The Rolling Stones, perform on the Pyramid main stage at Glastonbury, England, June 29, 2013. (Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
How I brewed my way to riches
David Berman
Carney announces $1.2-billion in lumber industry supports
Prime Minister Mark Carney greets employees after touring the Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill and making an announcement, in West Kelowna, B.C. on Tuesday.
Netanyahu will win the war in Gaza, but he’s lost it in London, Ottawa and Washington
Robyn Urback
Palantir shares jump to new heights as soaring AI demand powers forecast upgrade
The Palantir logo and a rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken August 3, 2025.
Canadian ETFs: More fund launches in the alternative space
An investor analyzes the ETF market traffic graph on a tablet.
Navigating U.S. markets’ split personalities
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on August 4, 2025, in New York City
Russia says it has removed limits on intermediate-range missile deployment
Russia's President Vladimir Putin inspects a military exercise testing the country's ability to deliver a massive retaliatory nuclear strike, via video link in October, 2023.
Hezbollah warns it will resume firing missiles at Israel if it ramps up operations in Lebanon
In this photo released by the Lebanese Presidency press office, Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, centre, leads a Cabinet meeting which supposed to discuss the disarmament of Hezbollah, at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency press office via AP)
Hiking this Vancouver Island park was my chance to step back into history
Globe Climate: The North Atlantic right whale’s collision course
Large container ships navigate through New York Harbor on April 25, 2025. All large whale species in this region, including Blue, Fin, Sei, Sperm, Humpback, and North Atlantic right whales are detected in the New York Bight. Most are federally listed as endangered and face the greatest threats from human activities, including vessel strikes.
Want to take a sabbatical? Experts weigh in on how to convince your boss
Taking time off work for an extended period may sound like a fantasy to some people. But experts say it is possible if people time the conversation well and come armed with a plan. Traffic on the Trans Canada highway passing through Canmore, Alta., Sunday, May 30, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Gaza aid truck drivers face danger from hungry crowds, armed gangs as crisis deepens
Palestinians struggle to get food and humanitarian aid from the back of a truck as it moves along the Morag corridor near Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mariam Dagga)
Just how serious is high cholesterol for male retirees, and what can you do about it?
Frederick Vettese
Juno Awards to add Latin music category for 2026 edition
A woman awaits for the Juno Awards nominees announcement to start in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Molson Coors cuts financial forecasts on softening U.S. demand, aluminum tariffs
Cans of Coors Light beer are shown during a plant tour at the Molson Coors Toronto Brewery in Toronto on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Greg Ramier to replace retiring Pet Valu CEO Richard Maltsbarger
Pet Valu's incoming CEO Greg Ramier poses for photographs at a Pet Valu store in Markham on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. (Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail)
House oversight committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files, seeks to depose Clintons
FILE - Audrey Strauss, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, points to a photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, during a news conference in New York on July 2, 2020. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
U.S. trade deficit hits nearly 2-year low in June, China gap plunges to lowest since 2004
FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship full of shipping containers departs the port of Oakland at the San Francisco Bay, California, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Geneva meeting to try and finish global plastics treaty kicks off
Chair of the International Negotiating Committee Luis Vayas Valdivieso delivers his opening remarks, during the second part of the fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP)
Analysts’ forecast returns, recommendations and yields for all stocks in the S&P/TSX Composite Index
The Toronto Stock Exchange Broadcast Centre is shown in Toronto on Friday June 28, 2013.
Titan submersible disaster was preventable, Coast Guard says
The operator of the submersible, OceanGate head Stockton Rush, was among the five people on board who died when the submersible imploded.
Canada’s trade deficit widened to $5.9-billion in June, second highest on record
A transport truck carries a cargo container to be loaded on the Hapag-Lloyd container ship Frankfurt Express at the DP World Centerm terminal at port, in Vancouver, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Destructive floods expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia
FILE - Damaged buildings, on left, are visible after severe monsoon rains flooded Bhotekoshi River and swept away a key bridge connecting the country with China in Rasuwagadi, north of the capital, Kathmandu, Nepal, July, 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sujan Gurung, File)
More layoffs are likely coming. Can I offer my team job hunting and resume advice?
Fired woman leaving the office building with her belongings in a box and looking sad - losing a job concepts
Extended open house for Etobicoke bungalow catches buyers on their way to other homes
68 Castlebar Rd., Toronto sits on a 49- by 105-foot lot.
Flash floods in northern India kill at least four, trap people under debris
An aerial view of submerged houses on the banks of the river Ganga following heavy monsoon rains, in Prayagraj, India, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
Chinese firms set for record U.S. listings, undeterred by geopolitics
People cross a street during morning rush hour in front of the skyline of the central business district (CBD) in Beijing, China December 15, 2020.
Parts of northern Ontario under air quality statement as smoke from wildfires persists
A city view of Toronto on Monday July 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Markets struggle to price smoke and mirrors
A group of tourists stand outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 4, 2025.
Sudan accuses UAE of funding Colombian mercenaries to fight in civil war
Sudanese Army soldiers in southern Khartoum, in May, 2023. Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which are fighting its army in an ongoing civil war.
Brookfield to acquire nearly 20% stake in Duke Energy’s Florida unit for $6-billion
FILE PHOTO: Electric power transmission pylon miniatures and Duke Energy logo are seen in this illustration taken, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
These women entrepreneurs are solving real-world problems
Founders Lianna Genovese, left, Ibukun Elebute and Shari van de Pol at the 2025 Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale.
We shouldn’t turn a blind eye to assaults on Muslim women
A man carries a sign during a vigil for victims of the mosque shootings in New Zealand, in Toronto in 2019. The National Council of Canadian Muslims has reported a significant increase in hate crimes against Muslims.
As a Jewish Canadian, I want my community to speak out about the horrors in Gaza
Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen in Gaza City. The World Food Programme has stated that nearly 470,000 people in Gaza are enduring famine-like conditions.
Caterpillar misses profit mark, warns of up to $1.5-billion U.S. tariff hit on weakened demand
FILE - Excavator booms, adorned with the Caterpillar Inc. "CAT" logo, are displayed at the Milton CAT dealership in Londonderry, N.H., Feb. 20, 2020. On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Labor Department releases producer prices data for June, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Scotiabank strategist believes his ‘Top 30 Dividend Payers’ list of stocks will outperform
Scott Barlow
Trump repeats threat to ‘very substantially’ hike tariffs on India over Russian oil
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and the main opposition Congress on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of New Delhi.
Saudi Aramco cites cost cuts, divestments in 22% second-quarter profit drop
An oil tanker is being loaded at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. Picture taken May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
John Heinzl’s model dividend growth portfolio as of July 31, 2025
Vector financial growth concept with stacks of golden coins. ISTOCK
Business Brief: What does Trump want from Canada?
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House on May 6.
Tuesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades: Desjardins changes view on BCE
Bell signage is seen at BCE Inc., headquarters in Montreal on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Taiwanese authorities detain current, former employees over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is displayed at its fabrication plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, June 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
Rwanda will accept up to 250 deportees from the U.S. under Trump’s third-country program
Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, left, with U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance, President Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rwanda said in May it was in negotiations with the U.S. over a deportation agreement.
University to transform empty offices into urban-school offshoot
The University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape has found its new home – nine floors of the 37-storey building located at 801 Seventh Ave. SW.
The art of letting go as our kids venture into adulthood
Katherine Martinko
The harm reduction approach should apply to tobacco, too
André Picard
Ottawa’s industrial benefits policy plagued by inefficiencies, contractors say
The Globe & Mail Defense Spending Story, July 9th, 2025 UAVS Aviation, Calgary, Alberta. John Molberg, Vice President Drone featured is an Aerosonde 4.7 HQ (Hybrid Quad) made by Textron Systems Photographer: Chris MacArthur / The Globe & Mail
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