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WNBPA, WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate ‘in good faith’
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks during a news conference before the WNBA All-Star game on July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.
Varsho, Clement and Heineman agree to one-year deals with Jays, avoiding arbitration
Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Gifted dogs can learn names of new toys by eavesdropping on owners’ conversations
This 2022 image provided by Shany Dror shows a dog named Mugsy in Massachusetts, who has learned the names of many of her toys. (Francine Hannan/Shany Dror via AP)
Saban’s legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff
FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after running back Jase McClellan (2) scored a touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Michigan, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
The week’s best fixed and variable mortgage rates
A house for sale sign is shown in front of a house in Oakville, Ont., west of Toronto, Sunday, Feb.5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Buchan
A Houston Astros prospect, Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher is focused on a CFP title
FILE - Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
John Harbaugh’s sudden availability adds some spice to NFL coaching carousel
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, talk before an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Seahawks confident in Darnold after last year’s rough playoff debut
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out to pass while pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Northern Ontario First Nation begins evacuation amid critical issues with water treatment plant
A tattered Kashechewan First Nation flag flies this Oct. 30, 2005 photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Golden Globes 2026: Where to watch the awards in Canada, who’s hosting and who’s nominated
Jennifer Lopez poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Olympic champ snowboarder Chloe Kim injures shoulder, ‘trying to stay optimistic’ for Italy
FILE - United States' Chloe Kim trains before the women's halfpipe finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 10, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
China’s Foreign Minister to visit Somalia in bid to boost support for country targeted by Trump
People raise Somalia's flag as they protest Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation, in Mogadishu, Somalia, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)
Official portrait for Stephen Harper finally set to be unveiled
Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives at a ceremony marking the one year anniversary of the attack on Parliament hill Thursday Oct. 22, 2015 at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
U.S. House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in rebuke of Republican leaders
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Sadovsky, Gogolev will have final showdown to determine Canadian men’s Olympic spot
Roman Sadovsky participates in a practice session at the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday. Sadovsky has his sights set on the lone Olympic spot for men's singles figure skating in the Milan Cortina Olympics next month.
Rise of AI chatbots for online shopping boosts analyst hopes for Shopify’s growth
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Shopify is seen outside its headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
Greenland, Denmark envoys urge Trump administration to drop takeover threats
FILE - Houses covered by snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File)
Alberta disputes U.S. claims of unfair treatment of Montana electricity providers
Power lines run through the prairies in southern Alberta October 30, 2025. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
Dry January: Try making this non-alcoholic gin and tonic
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Why international law matters after the U.S. attack on Venezuela
Andrew Coyne
Kristen Stewart’s feature debut draws blood from water
The Chronology of Water review review of Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water With actor Imogen Poots TCOW-2-Grande
Goldeneyes forward Gardiner hopeful to be named to Canadian Olympic team
Jennifer Gardiner of Canada, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her sides second goal during the quarterfinal match between Canada and Japan at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
After daring to show personality, Zayne Parekh is learning how hockey deals with dissenters
Cathal Kelly
Top-ranked Sabalenka critical of season length, plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves during her women's singles match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Thursday.
Aritzia reports quarterly sales over $1-billion for the first time
Shoppers at an Aritzia store in Vancouver. The retailer's sales are booming as it expands its footprint in the U.S.
Consumer stocks offering sustainable dividends regardless of discretionary spending levels
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All-Star goalie Glenn Hall played an astounding streak of 502 consecutive games
Politics Insider: Ontario urges PM to keep EV levies on China
Prime Minister Mark Carney listens as Premier of Ontario Doug Ford speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Dec. 18, 2025.
Addressing the health impacts of plastics is becoming more urgent
André Picard
Russia warns of spike in tensions with U.S. after seizure of oil tanker
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, accompanied by military personnel and their families, attends an Orthodox Christmas service at a church in Moscow Region, Russia, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Venezuelan oil affects Canada only a little. But even a little is too much
(FILES) Oil pumps are pictured in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, on July 12, 2024. The United States on January 7, 2026, seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it from off the coast of Venezuela, in an operation condemned by Moscow. After the operation, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth posted that the US blockade on Venezuelan oil was in full effect "anywhere in the world." (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. has other tariff options if Trump loses Supreme Court case, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
General Motors to take US$6-billion writedown on EV pullback 
COLMA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: Chevrolet SUVs are displayed on the sales lot at Stewart Chevrolet on January 06, 2026 in Colma, California. General Motors reported a 5.5 percent gain in sales for 2025 with Chevrolet leading GM’s largest volume brand and a major contributor to overall growth. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Harvey Weinstein insists he ‘never assaulted anyone’ as he weighs guilty plea on rape charge
POOL PHOTO: Harvey Weinstein appeared in court today to see if he will have to stand trial again for his sexual assault crimes. Photos by Steven Hirsch /New York Post via AP) Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)
Canadian dollar hits one-month low as investors reduce risky bets
The Canadian dollar coin, the Loonie, is displayed Friday, January 30, 2015 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Catholic Church’s new governing style could include annual cardinal meetings, Pope says
Pope Leo XIV leaves the Vatican and walks to his residence after a two-days meeting with cardinals as part of an extraordinary Consistory in The Vatican on January 8, 2026. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP via Getty Images)
Homeless man with ties to al-Qaeda faces new charges as lawyer raises mental-health concerns
The Palais de Justice in Montreal, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Rio Tinto in talks to buy Glencore in deal that would make it world’s largest miner
Saguenay, QC - 20250212 - Rio Tinto aluminium smelter in Jonquière. The Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region has four aluminium smelters and produces a third of the metal produced in Canada thanks to abundant and cheap hydroelectric power.
Mortgage shopping this year? Avoid these three mistakes of 2025
The Real estate agent mortgage Home Model. The real estate agent explains the business contract, rent, purchase, mortgage, loan, or home insurance buyer concept.
Teck’s merger with Anglo American heads for EU antitrust approval
FILE PHOTO: The logo for Canadian mining company Teck Resources Limited is displayed above their booth at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada annual conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 7, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Bulgarian diplomat will direct Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, Israel says
The body of 11-year-old Palestinian girl Hamsa Hosou, killed by Israeli fire in Jabalia, is brought to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
France will vote against Mercosur trade deal after farmers protest in Paris, Macron says
Head of farmers' union Coordination Rurale (CR) Bertrand Venteau speaks to demonstrators in front of the France´s National Assembly after an audition with its president during a demonstration of the Coordination Rurale (CR) as part of a nationwide day of protests and actions called by several farmers unions to push the French government to block the Mercosur trade deal and protest against its handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic, in Paris on January 8, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP via Getty Images)
What makes beloved pieces of art so great? James Payne is on a crusade to explain, minus the snobbery
Author and critic James Payne fell in love with art as a teenager on a school gallery visit when he encountered Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals, shown here at Tate Britain, but now on display at Tate Modern. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)[LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: A gallery technician poses next to The Seagram Murals, by artist Mark Rothko during the New Collection Displays photocall at Tate Britain on October 15, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)]
The right tote bag makes me feel great (and less like an anxious stranger in my own skin)
Canadian families of Flight PS752 victims mark Iran tragedy’s six-year anniversary
Friends and relatives attend the ceremony commemorating the six-year anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran, Richmond Hill, Ont., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima
U.S. trade deficit at lowest since 2009 in October as imports decline
FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
What to know about ICE officer’s killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis
Protesters confront federal agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)
Iranians answer exiled prince’s call to protest before internet is cut
This grab taken on January 6, 2026, from UGC images posted on social media the same day shows Iranian security forces using tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the Tehran bazaar. Iran will offer no leniency to "rioters", though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary said on January 5, 2026, following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests. Protests erupted on December 28 when shopkeepers in capital Tehran staged a strike over high prices and economic stagnation. They have since spread to other cities and expanded to include political demands. (Photo by UGC / AFP via Getty Images) / Israel OUT / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UGC / ANONYMOUS" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - NO INTERNET - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO RESALE - NO ARCHIVE -NO ACCESS ISRAEL MEDIA/PERSIAN LANGUAGE TV STATIONS OUTSIDE IRAN/ STRICTLY NO ACCESS BBC PERSIAN/ VOA PERSIAN/ MANOTO-1 TV/ IRAN INTERNATIONAL/RADIO FARDA - AFP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIGITAL ALTERATIONS TO THE PICTURE'S EDITORIAL CONTENT /
What’s going on with Vancouver’s zany real estate market? It just might be a paradigm shift to sanity
Gary Mason
Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners, including foreigners
Family members of imprisoned Colombians wait for news of their loved ones after an announcement from the Venezuelan government of imminent release of prisoners on the Simon Bolivar International Bridge in Cúcuta, Colombia on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Yader Guzman/The Globe and Mail
Canada swings to trade deficit in October as gold leads diversification push
Transport trucks carry cargo containers to be loaded on the Hapag-Lloyd container ship Frankfurt Express at the DP World Centerm terminal at port, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Ontario Premier Ford asks Carney not to cut tariffs on Chinese EVs
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles. A general view of production along the Honda CRV production line is shown during a tour of the Honda plant in Alliston on Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
CIBC’s chief market technician thinks a correction is nearing - but it won’t be all bad news
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Toronto’s 2026 budget proposes property tax hike of 2.2%
The Toronto skyline is seen on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
U.S. Senate advances bill to block Trump from further military action in Venezuela
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks to journalists as he arrives to vote on a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
No, Indigenous people are not coming to take Canadians’ homes
Tanya Talaga
That time in my life when lattes were an essential expense
Closeup of coffee cup with croissant on the wooden table in coffee shop
Heated Rivalry’s U.S. invasion expands with Hudson Williams’ late-night debut on Jimmy Fallon
Kelly Nestruck
AI health gadgets like those at CES come with accuracy, privacy concerns, experts say
A Peri device is seen on display during the CES tech show Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Aid workers from some groups are barred from Gaza unless staff register with Israel
A general view of tent shelters housing displaced Palestinians who lost their homes during the war, amid worsening humanitarian conditions, in Gaza City, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Supreme Court to hear challenge of law that opens door to Ontario Place redevelopment
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
MDA Space signs contract with U.S. Missile Defense Agency for SHIELD program
MDA Space's headquarters in Brampton, Ont.
Actor Mitch Wood’s parody videos get laughs – and sometimes even roles
Actor Mitch Wood has a big following on social media where he parodies all sorts of niche theatre personalities and creates improv videos. Photographed in his Toronto home. January 7, 2026 (Melissa Tait/The Globe and Mail)
How to get started at the gym – and keep going
African American female athlete jogging during sports training on treadmill among other athletes in a gym.
Colabor Group to ask Quebec Superior Court for CCAA protection
The Quebec Superior Court is seen Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Montreal. The Bar of Montreal is warning newcomers to the city to watch out for fake immigration lawyers after a spike in complaints. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise as country posts third-quarter productivity gains
Signage for a job fair is seen in New York in 2021. There were 208,000 initial claims for state unemployment benefits in the most recent week.
Patience pays off for seller of North York home
Done Deal, 10 Lionel Heights Cres., Toronto
What to watch this weekend: HBO’s Industry makes a vivid return, Blue Velvet’s 40th anniversary
Kelly Nestruck
Intention comes in two types, one trained to be automatic, the other more daunting
Harvey Schachter
Renovated downtown Toronto condo gets an offer in two weeks
New hardwood flooring has been installed in the 14-year-old unit.
Organic growth breathes new life into Calgary’s Marda Loop
Nathan Ross in the transformed Marda Loop area of Calgary, Alberta December 17, 2025. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
China to probe Meta’s acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus
FILE - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the company's Connect developer conference Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic Coury, File)
Buyers brave snowstorms for North York semi priced under $900,000
The two-storey home has 1,171 square feet of living space, a private driveway and a patio.
Global defence stocks advance after Trump calls for higher U.S. military budget
Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. December 16, 2025.
Top takeaways from RBC’s bank CEO conference
Scott Barlow
Rogers invests $50-million to address excessive screen time among youth
A person types on a cellphone in Ottawa on, Dec. 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agent was a mother of three who was new to the city
Photos of Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was shot and killed by a federal agent while in her vehicle, hang on a streetlight on Wednesday Jan. 7 near the site of the shooting in Minneapolis.
Farmers drive tractors through Paris, block highways in Greece to protest Mercosur free-trade deal
Police officers stand next to tractors blocking a road near the Eiffel Tower, as French farmers protest against the government's handling of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the handling of the lumpy skin disease outbreak, in Paris, France, January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing hikes annual forecast after surge in quarterly profit
Both the Japanese (L) and English logo of Fast Retailing's Uniqlo is seen outside its store in Tokyo, Japan, April 6, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino
‘We’re helping our newly wed daughter with her down payment. But what happens if the marriage ends?’
Shell warns of loss in chemicals and products business over weak oil trading results
FILE PHOTO: The logo of oil and gas company Shell is seen at a charging station in Brussels, Belgium November 13, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
Hockey Hall of Famer Glenn Hall dies at 94
FILE - St. Louis Blues goalie Glenn Hall, top right, is pinned to his net waiting to make a save on a Montreal Canadians shot as Blues' Noel Picard (4) tries to block the puck while Canadiens' John Ferguson (22) and Ralph Backstorm wait for a rebound in the third period of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup game, May 5, 1968. (AP Photo/Fred Waters, File)
A history lesson on the future of living beside the U.S.
Canadian and U.S. flags fly atop the Peace Arch monument at the Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing in Surrey, B.C.
Telus retains TD Securities, Jefferies Securities to monetize health care unit
Telus Corp. says it awaits the CRTC's eventual decision on the rates smaller internet companies could end up paying larger carriers to sell services over their networks before deciding whether to adjust network spending plans. The Telus offices are seen in Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Thursday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Shopify Inc. headquarters signage is seen in Ottawa, Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Business Brief: Behind the big deals on Bay Street
Toronto's Financial District earlier this week. When it rains (money), it pours (money).
Market risk mounts as Supreme Court weighs Trump’s emergency tariff powers
President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Washington.
Morning Update: The big business of Ozempic copycats
The era of cheaper weight-loss drugs begins.
The three tax Ds that matter most for Canadians in 2026
Tim Cestnick
Calgary company eyes power generation for bitcoin mining as stranded oil and gas well solution
Sean McDonough, CEO of New West Data, believes his company can help feed demand for off-grid energy be repurposing old oil and gas wells.
Is there still a place in the world for the Nobel Peace Prize?
An employee of the Norwegian Nobel Institute holds a replica of a Nobel Peace Medal in the Institute in Oslo, Norway, September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Tom Little
Canadians worried about Caribbean travel plans after U.S. attack on Venezuela
A traveller wheels their baggage through Trudeau airport in Montreal, on Jan. 3, 2025.
As Minneapolis protests an ICE killing, federal officers shoot two more people in Portland
A damaged car is seen as law enforcement officials work the scene following reports that federal immigration officers shot and wounded people in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
TSX rallies as energy shares move beyond Venezuela oil supply threat
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the opening bell in New York on January 7, 2026.
Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the opening bell in New York on January 7, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images)
Considering a Honda HR-V, we recommend the Civic Hatchback instead
The HR-V produces much less power with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque.
Three stocks you should own in 2026
Gordon Pape
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