The Globe and Mail (Ottawa/Quebec Edition)

9/12/2026: FRONT PAGE: The real art of the deal

Mark Carney wants to change how global investors see Canada. As they touch down in Toronto, it’s closing time

9/12/2026: FRONT PAGE: The Oilers are now NHL villains. And captain Connor McDavid seems just fine with that

The Oilers are now NHL villains. And captain Connor McDavid seems just fine with that

9/12/2026: NEWS: MADE IN CANADA

NORVAL MORRISSEAU’S LIFE CYCLE Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is the oldest and largest art museum in the region with a permanent collection that is recognized as one of the finest in Canada. Embracing Canadian historical, international...

9/12/2026: NEWS: CORRECTION

The federal government has agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese-made EVs into Canada between March 1, 2026, and Feb. 28, 2027. An incorrect date reference appeared in a Friday news story.

9/12/2026: NEWS: ‘We bow to no one,’ Chrétien says

Former prime minister spoke at ceremony to remember 3,000 people, including 24 Canadians, who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001 In a fiery and impassioned speech, former prime minister Jean Chrétien sounded off against the United States at an emotional...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Carney pays tribute to terrorist attack victims, says ‘our grief has not faded’

Prime Minister Mark Carney honoured the thousands of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks in a sombre statement Friday morning, paying tribute to the everyday heroes who met hatred with humanity. As the world marked the 25th anniversary of the day...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Divided America unites to mark 25 years since 9/11

A bipartisan assemblage of Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton appeared together for a ceremony in New York You could hear the silence all across the country. It all but screamed. It was the kind of silence that had eloquence, the civic equivalent of the...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Referendum becomes latest focus in Quebec campaign

Parti Québécois Leader promised this week to hold independence vote even if elected with minority government The Parti Québécois’s commitment to a third referendum on independence took centre stage in the Quebec election campaign this week, despite...

9/12/2026: NEWS: CONVERSATIONS WITH U.S. OFFICIALS CONTINUE DESPITE LACK OF TRADE NEGOTIATIONS, LeBLANC SAYS

Officials on both sides of the border are still talking even though there are no official trade negotiations under way, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Friday. Mr. LeBlanc was in Banff, Alta., for the two-day Liberal cabinet retreat,...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Quiet coastal B.C. town unsettled by grizzlies’ arrival

Mama bear and her three yearlings gorge on apples before trekking down highway Around noon on Thursday, the elementary school at the heart of a quiet coastal town issued a shelter-in-place order. Staff kept students inside. A road to the local marina...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Carney meets with backers of Alberta’s remain movement on last day of retreat

The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday that Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a “calm” and “reassuring” presence for Albertans. Thomas Lukaszuk, a former deputy premier of Alberta, said...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island

Rebels make their biggest territorial gains in years, opening new front in Iran war and driving up oil prices Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said Friday, opening...

9/12/2026: NEWS: FISHING VESSEL RESCUES 15-YEAR-OLD FROM CAPSIZED SKIFF IN BERING SEA

Bobbing for days atop a capsized skiff in Alaska’s frigid Bering Sea, a 15-year-old boy held on until he was rescued by a fishing vessel this week, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The boy’s brother and a cousin died sometime after the small boat flipped,...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Remembering Operation Medusa, 20 years later

A weekend gathering marks the anniversary of the offensive, which saw some of the fiercest gunfights Canadians faced in Afghanistan As the 30-millimetre shells from American warplanes rained down, Jeff Rainey tumbled down the hillside where he and...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Top court rejects strict deadlines during sentencing

Friday’s judgment answers specific questions amid broader issue of delays within justice system The Supreme Court of Canada on Friday clarified how the justice system should handle delays after a person is convicted of a crime but before they are...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Russia targets gas stations in Kyiv as part of its campaign to intimidate civilians

Russian drones targeted roadside gas stations in Kyiv for a second straight day Friday, as Moscow broadened its air war in what Ukrainian officials say is an effort to rattle civilians. Russian strikes on urban gas stations have intensified in recent...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Despite the trade war, some prices remain better in Canada than the U.S.

Apple’s release of new iPhones this week confronted Canadians with a long familiar problem: sky-high prices. The top-end version of the new iPhone Duo will cost over $350 more in Canada than in the U.S. Such disparities have often turned Canadians into...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Will Carney’s hardball strategy mark a turning point?

Many are waiting to see what happens when a mid-size economy tries to defy Trump In retaliating against Donald Trump’s tariffs after walking away from the bargaining table, Prime Minister Mark Carney set Canada apart from most of the U.S.’s other...

9/12/2026: FOLIO: Code switching

Artificial intelligence is changing the calculus for Canadian students interested in computer science, and the schools that hope to teach them Just a few years ago, applying to a prestigious university computer science program might have been a...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Humans seek to steer AI’s powers as it conquers math

The relationship between intelligent machines and the ‘queen of sciences’ has never been more apparent and needed Claude-Louis Navier was an engineering professor in Paris in the 1820s, where he was known for his deep analytical knowledge of...

9/12/2026: NEWS: BRICS LEADERS GATHER IN INDIA AS WARS AND RIVALRIES TEST THE EXPANDED BLOC

Leaders of the BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.China tensions test the group’s ability to act together. Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Canada rift could be a core U.S. election issue

Democratic consultants preparing questions to gauge public sentiment At the northern edge of Washington State, the political establishment is contemplating a question no one can remember asking before. Could Canada be an election priority this...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Not a luxury, not a vacation: Why sabbaticals are a tool for modern life

Sabbaticals still conjure a type. The elbow-patched professor taking a year off to write in obscurity. Or the tech bro, setting off an adult gap year to build his AI side project. In some parts of the world though, sabbaticals aren’t reserved for...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Canada 20 years behind on emissions, report finds

Recent climate policy reversals mean Canada won’t hit its 2030 Paris target even by 2050, Climate Institute says A new study released Friday suggests that Canada is on track to miss its 2030 emissions target under the Paris Agreement – and it won’t...

9/12/2026: ARTS: Because they love her: Paris sings Celine Dion

Ahead of singer’s anticipated return to the stage, thousands belt out her tunes at an outdoor karaoke event It’s Friday night in Paris, and Celine Dion’s hits are echoing across the 19th arrondissement. Tomorrow, the international superstar will make...

9/12/2026: ARTS: Cultural sovereignty meets Hollywood at TIFF’s opening night

How does Canada’s biggest film festival kick off an 11day celebration of all things global cinema – including and especially Hollywood – in the midst of a trade war with the United States? In the case of the Toronto International Film Festival: very,...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Buried alive, Nepali man found calm in a Hindu mantra

Sanjay Sah drank floodwater and recited the Maha Mantra before his rescue from a flooded tunnel When Sanjay Sah got trapped in a dark tunnel linked to a hydropower station after a devastating flood tore through the structure in Nepal, he was so scared...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Building ferries in B.C. would help in battle against U.S. tariffs: report

Building ferries in British Columbia would help the province weather the harsh economic winds coming from the United States, said a labour economist and co-author of a new report that calls for a reboot of domestic shipbuilding. “We need to build...

9/12/2026: NEWS: Quebec golf course reflects 150 years of change

Murray Bay was once a preserve of privilege where French was seldom spoken When “summer” was a verb, Murray Bay, Que., was the place to be. Rich Americans began escaping the heat and disease of industrial cities for the Charlevoix resort as early as...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Closing time

The PM can invite the world’s top investors to visit Canada, but can he get deals done?

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: AI firm Cohere in discussions to raise up to $3-billion

Cohere Inc. is in advanced talks to raise between US$2-billion and US$3-billion, including financing from the Canadian government and existing backers, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The deal would value the artificial-intelligence...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: How Trump’s warped economic worldview turned Canada into the enemy

Nobody practices the dismal science more dismally than Donald Trump. Listening to him ramble about economic issues and trade leaves one baffled at the cosmic timeline that has put him at the helm of the world’s most powerful economy. So we...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Alberta eyes Crown corporation to boost development of pipelines for data centres

The Alberta government is considering establishing a Crown corporation to boost the development of natural-gas pipelines as part of its push to attract more power-hungry data centres to the province. Premier Danielle Smith has enthusiastically pitched...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Rising gas prices, inflation and bond yields are the recipe for a Republican defeat

Donald Trump, at 80, is old enough to remember the second oil shock of the 1970s. The first shock came in 1973 and 1974, during the OPEC oil embargo against countries – including the United States and Canada – that supported Israel during the Yom...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Leukemia survivor creates resource for young adults

Geoff Eaton’s charity supports nearly 8,000 Canadians living with cancer The organizer: Geoff Eaton The pitch: Founding Young Adult Cancer Canada Geoff Eaton had barely graduated from Memorial University in St. John’s in 1998 when he was diagnosed...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Roots reports quarterly loss, sets date for go-private vote

Roots Corp. reported its loss widened in the second quarter as it set the date for a shareholder meeting to vote on its deal to be acquired by Marquee Brands. The retailer says it will hold a virtual shareholder meeting on Oct. 13 to vote on the...

9/12/2026: COVER STORY: Ottawa is pitching Canada as an attractive location for foreign capital. But ensuring the source of that money is truly global will be key

When Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to a room of Wall Street heavyweights in May, he boasted about the cash flooding into Canada. “Foreign investment is running at twice the rate of our nearest G7 peer,” he told the Economic Club of New York...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Ottawa awards first drone contracts in two-million-a-year push

Ottawa has awarded the first contracts worth up to $50-million to Canadian companies through its new drone marketplace, as it works to achieve a national objective of producing two million drones a year. The first six companies to receive contracts...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Billions earmarked for critical sectors

Banks, pension funds pledge new capital ahead of investment summit next week Several of Canada’s largest banks and pension funds are pledging billions of dollars in new investment and financing in the country ahead of a major summit next week led by...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Court approves sale of Château Montebello to Westmont Hospitality Group

Westmont Hospitality Group has won control of Quebec’s famed Château Montebello after the hotel’s Chinese owners racked up debt that plunged the resort into bankruptcy. Quebec Superior Court Judge Martin Castonguay approved the sale to Westmont in a...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: War, oil shock, debt and inflation: Four horsemen of the fall apocalypse

Contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He is an author and academic whose books include Why Empires Fall and Twilight of the Money Gods. This week’s U.S. inflation reports showed that the oil shock has finally started to bite. The Mideast war...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: U.S. consumer prices push Fed closer to rate hike

Key inflation measure posted largest increase in four months U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August, while a key measure of underlying inflation posted its largest increase in four months, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Stocks rise despite hot U.S. inflation data

TSX advances as oil retreats and rate-hike odds climb ahead of Fed decision Wall Street ended higher on Friday as oil prices retreated and strong consumer-price data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week to...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Builders warn tariffs on U.S. materials will raise costs

Stainless steel sinks, plywood and other home-building products from the U.S. will be hit with tariffs up to 50 per cent because of the trade war, driving up construction costs when the building industry has already been dealing with years of rising...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Stellantis reaches deal to sell Brampton plant to Roshel

Unifor walks away from talks, warning proposed sale would hurt auto jobs and Canada’s industrial base Automaker Stellantis NV says it has signed a preliminary agreement to sell its idled Brampton, Ont., assembly plant to armoured car maker...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: U.S. COURT BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION BID TO KEEP MICHIGAN COAL PLANT OPEN

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday threw out an order from President Donald Trump’s administration that had forced a Michigan coal plant to remain open beyond its planned retirement. The unanimous ruling by a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: CANADIAN MEDICAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Katy Shufelt began her term as President of the Association on August 19, 2026. Dr. Shufelt is an Interventional Cardiologist practising in Peterborough, Ontario. She...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: IEA WARNS OIL SUPPLY GAP WILL WIDEN AS GULF FLOWS REMAIN DISRUPTED

Global oil supply and demand will fall further than previously thought this year, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as a lack of progress in ending the Iran war delays the return of normal Middle East flows into 2027 and sends fuel prices...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: Case for Bombardier is deeper than patriotism

The shares sank initially this week after Trump threatened to ban U.S. sales of the company’s jets Imagine what you might tell your children if you respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade threats against Canada with a move of your own. “He...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: How should ‘longevity planning’ factor into my financial plan?

Q: I’ve heard a lot about ‘longevity planning.’ It’s a common word used in health, but what about in money matters? How can I protect my future self first? I am 59, in great health and am considering retiring at 63. I have approximately $800,000 in an...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: Can Neetu retire before 65 with peace of mind?

Her goal is to leave her house, her tax-free savings account and any remaining money to her daughter Neetu is 61 years old and earns $80,000 a year, and a bonus of about $8,000, as an assistant manager. She has a mortgage-free house in Toronto that...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: As private assets become a commodity, will it diminish returns?

Portfolio manager with Purpose Investments, co-founder of Steadyhand Investment Management, a member of the Investment Hall of Fame and a champion of timeless investment principles Private assets are becoming a large part of the investment landscape...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: CLIENT SITUATION

The people: Neetu, 61, and her daughter, 28. The problem: Can Neetu afford to retire before she is 65 and still leave a large inheritance for her daughter? The plan: Retire as soon as she wants and spend a little more on herself. Consider giving her...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: Why this small-cap money manager is buying BlackBerry and Quarterhill

Canadian small caps have been on a roll and money manager Anil Tahiliani sees more gains to come for investors who choose the right companies. “It’s a hidden gem in terms of opportunities,” says the senior portfolio manager at Matco Financial Inc. in...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: Stocks and bonds are moving together

Bonds might not be offsetting stocks, but they still provide diversification benefits The classic case for bonds is that they diversify equity risk, but that fell apart in 2022 when stocks and bonds dropped together. Has that correlation actually...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS GLOBE INVESTOR: This senior says retirees should stress less about finding a purpose

TALES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE In Tales from the Golden Age, retirees talk about their spending, savings and whether life after work is what they expected. Trish Exton-Parder, 64, Calgary Iretired in 2019 at the age of 57 after a 35-year career in...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Eyes on the prize

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks to the umpire after being tagged out by Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso in the first inning at Rogers Centre on Friday. For the game story, go to GLOBESPORTS.COM

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Despite opening of transfer window, U Sports pleasantly surprised by few requests

As U Sports loosened its transfer restrictions for this new school year, student athletes gained more flexibility than ever before to move between Canadian universities. But the governing body has been pleasantly surprised at the low number of transfer...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Ottawa rolls out long-awaited extra funding for national sport groups

Alpine Canada receives a supplemental $2.77-million to its funding for the year The federal government is rolling out more money for amateur sports organizations and will host a national “playground to podium” summit for stakeholders this...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Top-ranked Katzberg upset in hammer throw

Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg suffered a stunning upset Friday, failing to record a mark in the men’s hammer throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The Canadian was eliminated after the opening two rounds, while Germany’s Merlin Hummel,...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Former Lions defensive back Phillips cherishes wall of fame nod

Ryan Phillips shed some tears when he learned his name was being added to the BC Lions’ wall of fame. The former defensive back was stunned to learn his name would soon be enshrined alongside players he holds in high regard, from legendary kicker Lui...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Elks on the verge of ending playoff drought

Going into game against Stampeders, Edmonton will look to sweep Labour Day series Riding the high of a three-game win streak and first place in the CFL West Division, the Edmonton Elks are on the verge of going where the team hasn’t been in six years...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Argos QB Kelly expects the unexpected against winless Redblacks

Chad Kelly is preparing for the unexpected. The quarterback will lead the Toronto Argonauts (6-6) against the struggling Ottawa Redblacks (0-11) on Saturday afternoon. Kelly and Co. return to BMO Field just five days after a 37-22 Labour Day win in...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Boeser sees an inspired teammate in Pettersson

Vancouver winger is hopeful teammate can rediscover his high-flying form Brock Boeser had an unfortunate front-row seat for his friend and teammate’s struggles. The Vancouver Canucks winger is also convinced Elias Pettersson is doing all he can to...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Larkin stripped of Red Wings captaincy after trade request

Dylan Larkin said Friday he will be on the ice for the start of training camp next week with the Detroit Red Wings, who subsequently announced he had been stripped of the captaincy after asking for a trade earlier this year. Larkin had worn the “C” on...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: Injured Domi to miss start of Leafs camp

Max Domi will not be on the ice when the Toronto Maple Leafs open training camp next week. General manager John Chayka told The Canadian Press in an interview Friday the 31-year-old winger will be evaluated when the club officially reconvenes, but...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS SPORTS: GAVIN McKENNA OUT OF NHL PROSPECT CHALLENGE

Top prospect Gavin McKenna won’t be making his Toronto Maple Leafs debut this weekend after all. Media reports say the forward won’t participate in the four-team NHL Prospect Challenge in Gatineau. Toronto Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan, the bench...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: TERRANCE GIBSON

Terry left us suddenly on Friday, August 21, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his daughters, Leigh (Ray) and Kerry (Todd); his granddaughter, Jamie (Aidan); brothers, David and Dwight (Louise); sisters, Carole (Bruce) and Nancy...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: DR. JAMES HILTON

James (Jim, J.D.) Douglas Hilton died at Sunnybrook Hospital on September 8, 2026, after sustaining internal injuries from a fall. He was two weeks shy of his 82nd birthday. At the time of his accident, he was returning from a holiday on Vancouver...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: GORDON “GORDIE” CUTHBERT DUFF

January 7, 1944 August 23, 2026 Gordon passed away peacefully, on the afternoon of August 23, 2026, in West Vancouver, surrounded by his family. Born on January 7, 1944, in Edmonton, Alberta, Gordie moved to Vancouver as a young boy with his parents,...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: GARRY CAMPBELL GARDINER

May 13, 1932 August 12, 2026 It is with deep gratitude for a life well-lived that the family of Garry Campbell Gardiner announces his peaceful passing on August 12, 2026. Garry was born May 13, 1932, in London, Ontario, to Lawrence Campbell Gardiner...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: TIMOTHY “TIM” GARRARD

December 21, 1946 July 24, 2026 Timothy “Tim” Garrard was born in Ottawa to Reginald “Rex” and Margaret (née Creighton) Garrard and grew up in Montreal’s Mount Royal neighbourhood. A talented curler and standout student, he went on to earn two degrees...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: ALLAN EDWARD DEEGAN

Allan “Al” Deegan died peacefully, on September 3, 2026, in Mississauga. Born in Winnipeg in 1937, he is survived by Lucille (Keough), his devoted wife of 62 years; daughter, Judy; sons, Paul (Rebecca Goldfarb) and Michael (Kristin); grandchildren,...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: EYTON MARGARET EMBURY JENNINGS

Brought her plan to cross over to her eternal prairie home one step closer to fruition on September 7, 2026, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Born November 28, 1937, in Regina, Saskatchewan, daughter of the late Brigadier Alan A. W. and Jean...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: KAREN LYNN KLATT

(née Fraser) July 10, 1945 – May 18, 2026 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Karen Klatt, the daughter of Donald and Sylvia Fraser. Karen spent her early years living with her parents at the family home on Adanac Street, in Vancouver,...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: THE REVEREND DR. JOHN KLASSEN

B. A . , M . D i v. , D. M i n . John was born in Saskatchewan in 1929, and died with courage, peace, grace, and gratitude at home in Ottawa, Ontario, on September 9, 2026, in the company and comfort of his family. He was predeceased by his son, Greg...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: NICHOLAS “NICK” JOHNSTONE

Nicholas “Nick” Johnstone was born in Ottawa on March 11, 1965, and died in Paris on September 5, 2026, after seven years of cancer. It is his warmth people will speak of first: a loving husband and father, a devoted son and brother, a generous friend...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: BARBARA IRENE MCLEOD

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Irene McLeod. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill. She was a devoted mother to William “Bill” and Dianne; a proud and loving grandmother to Peter and Alexander;...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: KEVIN EDWARD MURPHY

Our beloved Kevin passed away suddenly, at North York General Hospital, after a brief illness. Dear husband of Sally (Mullin); and adored by children, Gillian (Simon) and Peter (Nikki). He was a doting gramps to Benjamin and Annie. Brother of Steven;...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: DAVID NICHOLSON

David passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 81. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Rebecca Nicholson (Colin Knispel) and Rachel Mack ( Bob Mack); grandchildren, Alicia Boileau, Colby Mack, and Ashton Knipsel;...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: WAYNE FREDERICK LARSTONE

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Wayne Larstone on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the age of 89 years. A memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: CHARLES MASSEY SCRIVENER

September 8, 1954 – September 4, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Charley” Massey Scrivener on September 4, 2026, at the age of 71, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Charley was the beloved...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: CATHERINE MARGARET PERCIVAL

Died peacefully, three days into her 80th year, on September 6, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Daughter of the late Catherine and Edward, she is survived by her siblings, Ann (David Gardon) and Ted (Barbara Kofman); her sons, Kit, Ben, and...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: KEITH RICHARD SPENCE

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Keith, who passed peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2026, at the age of 78. Keith was predeceased by his beloved wife, Deborah Margaret Trenholm, whose loss he carried with him. He...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: EDWARD VINCENT QUINN

September 28, 1946 July 22, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Edward Vincent Quinn, at Huntsville Hospital during his third year of battling cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Shirley; daughters, Kathleen and...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: LEON SURETTE

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leon Surette on August 18, 2026, at the age of 87. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Valerie; and his children, Alison and Phil, who were by his side at his passing. He will be missed...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: ANTHONY ROBERT ORMSBY

December 21,1956 August 9, 2026 I’m sharing the sad news of the passing of Anthony Robert Ormsby. Tony died unexpectedly with our son, Ethan Brady Ormsby, in Auburn, California, on August 9, 2026. He has left behind his wife, Laurie; his daughter,...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: JANET RAYSON GOUINLOCK

November 15, 1928 May 7, 2026 A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, 70 St. Clement’s Ave., Toronto. Live streaming will begin at 10:45 a.m. https://youtube.com/...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: MARLYS ANNE EDWARDH

Family, colleagues and friends will gather to celebrate her impactful life. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of the QEW), Burlington. Guests will be received between 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., with...

9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: Report on Business

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9/12/2026: BIRTH AND DEATH NOTICES: BILL & SHARON TURVILLE

Please join us as we gather to honour and celebrate their lives and love. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Rosedale Golf Club, 1901 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto, ON. Donations made in their memory would be gratefully received by...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Zverev reaches the U.S. Open final

German, who will face either Shelton or Tiafoe, is set to play for second major title this year Alexander Zverev knows what it’s like to endure a lengthy wait for a Grand Slam title. Now that it’s over for him, he wants to keep the drought going for...

9/12/2026: REPORT ON BUSINESS: Sabalenka, Rybakina to meet in a U.S. Open final between world’s top two players

Aryna Sabalenka is going for a third consecutive U.S. Open title. Standing in her way is Elena Rybakina, who is taking over for her as the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world. Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the final on Saturday, their...

9/12/2026: OPINION: A brilliant disguise

Before Oct. 7, 2023, my home was Toronto’s queer, leftist arts and media world. As a secular trans Jew who never quite felt at home in organized Jewish life, that’s where I found my fellow alternative Jews and like-minded people. We didn’t agree on...

9/12/2026: OPINION: The populist right is rising around the world. Why not in Canada?

Part of the explanation has to do with the Liberal Party’s new, more conservative positioning All over the democratic world, the hard right – nationalist, populist, antiimmigration, contemptuous of democratic norms and cozy with authoritarian regimes...

9/12/2026: OPINION: SOCIAL STUDIES

Support for action among Canadians co-exists with skepticism about the implementation of restrictions or a complete social-media ban for children Seventeen billion dollars – that’s the settlement of a major lawsuit in the United States that accused...

9/12/2026: OPINION: Catholicism faces a new crisis in America

Basilian Distinguished Fellow of Contemporary Catholic Thought at the University of Toronto’s St. Michael’s College and a senior fellow of Massey College Every day, sentient Canadians react to what is going on south of the border with a mix of...

9/12/2026: OPINION: AN EDUCATION

Everything I learned was always at my fingertips, on the blocks I grew up on, Hanif Abdurraqib writes. I found, early on in my writing life, that most people simply didn’t value this as a form of education When I was young, there were three men who,...

9/12/2026: OPINION: Despite trials and tribulations, international criminal justice is still worth pursuing

Barrister at Twenty Essex Chambers in London and the Human Rights Chair at the University of Toronto’s Massey College. He previously served as the first legal adviser to the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former...

9/12/2026: OPINION: WELCOME TO THE AGE OF THE LAND GRAB

Taking property to build big things is not a simple story of heroes vs. villains, writes Alex Bozikovic. Are we ready for a hard conversation about the powers of our (sometimes) friendly neighbourhood governments? On a Thursday in June, 1961, sheriffs...

9/12/2026: OPINION: What’s in a name?

Before renaming Lake Ontario, America should take a look at its own etymological history, writes Charles Spearin Ihave a small, slightly compulsive hobby: looking up the origins of words for fun. Nothing professional. I just like to know. Often...

9/12/2026: OPINION: Mark Carney brings John A. Macdonald back to the Canadian story

In September, 2020, as a teacher of Canadian history at a Toronto school, I penned an essay for this newspaper on what I saw as egregious and ahistorical evaluations of Sir John A. Macdonald. It wasn’t the first time I had written about his reputation,...

9/12/2026: OPINION: THE RISE OF FOSSIL TECH

With dizzying speed, Silicon Valley’s tech barons have abandoned climate idealism, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor write Naomi Klein is Professor of Climate Justice at the University of British Columbia whose most recent book, Doppelganger: A Trip Into...

9/12/2026: EDITORIAL: The home of the Prime Minister is in the House

Prime Minister Mark Carney will address parliament next week to discuss how Canada and its international partners could and should react to the latest flare up in trade tensions with the United States. There’s just one hitch: that legislative address...

9/12/2026: OPINION: Cringe Canadiana is the worst response to Trump’s economic aggression

At a border crossing in B.C. on Tuesday, Premier David Eby showcased one of the more embarrassing side effects of the continuing trade war with the United States. After a performance by a rapper named OGR-Scintilla, who performs parodies of pop songs...

9/12/2026: OPINION: The Donroe Doctrine emerges in Latin America

Marco Rubio is implementing Trump’s plan to lay claim to the Western Hemisphere U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be the least sycophantic member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet, but he is arguably also its most effective. Unlike many of his...

9/12/2026: OPINION: Test scores are falling, and the problem is staring us in the face

The kids are not all right. At least according to their test scores. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development laid it out this week: test scores, especially for reading and math, have declined globally. Every three years, the OECD...

9/12/2026: OBITUARIES: CZECH ÉMIGRÉ REPRESENTED CANADA AS A SKATER, MP AND AMBASSADOR

Winning the pairs event with his sister at the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague during the Cold War was the highlight of their skating careers, he said It was the depth of the Cold War and the government of Czechoslovakia had scored a...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Shear bliss

Isabella Rossellini discusses her commitment to style, sustainability and her flock of sheep with Elio Iannacci This summer, Isabella Rossellini spent her 74th birthday weekend surrounded by more than 3,000 people in Northern Italy. Instead of a quiet...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS SOMMELIER SELECTIONS: TIFF’s finest

What labels and regions are trendy with international visitors attending the festival The excitement surrounding the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival extends to the city’s restaurants looking to enhance their dining experiences. In...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS SOMMELIER SELECTIONS: Here are my reviews of three wine recommendations from Toronto sommeliers

13TH STREET GAMAY 2025 (CANADA) SCORE: 90 PRICE: $19.95 A bright and berry-flavoured red wine like this gamay isn’t an obvious pairing for seafood dishes, which is why Peony Cen likes to surprise guests at Lai Wah Heen. “A lot of our dishes use...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: SIX BUYS TO TRY

Options that offer comfort and utility for your kitchen The Alta Swivel Counter Stool has been described as the Switzerland of stools for its versatility. Made by Vancouver-based brand Article, its simple, white oak legs and cream-coloured seat work...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Tarte Tatin

Though apples are traditional, pears also make a wonderful tarte Tatin Many iconic dishes are said to have been created by accident. It’s commonly accepted that the tarte Tatin was named after French sisters Stéphanie and Caroline Tatin, who...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Kitchen stools

The options are dizzying so begin with choosing your perfect height then factor in style, writes Matthew Hague Montreal interior designer Paule Bourbonnais knows the value of a good kitchen stool. She has two teenage daughters, who, after school,...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: APPLE TARTE TATIN

You’ll need a skillet that can go from the stovetop to the oven; cast iron works, but can be heavy when it comes time to invert your tart onto a plate. A 9½-10 inch stainless steel skillet is ideal. Pastry (or ½ package premade, frozen puff pastry,...

9/12/2026: SPONSOR CONTENT: SkinCeuticals’ reformulated serum is doubling down on science to be even more effective

After more than 20 years as a trail-blazing product, CE Ferulic Serum has evolved to incorporate the latest findings in skin longevity research We’ve long been told that the secret to ensuring your skin ages well is a regular routine of sleep,...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Red carpet Inc.

Stylists and fashion brands work to create attention-grabbing event looks that studios count on to promote their films Of the thousands of red carpet photos from this year’s Cannes Film Festival on Getty Images, one look stood out, dominating fashion...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Tried and true

From Vancouver to Halifax, these five bars have stood the test of time in an ever-changing market, Sara Harowitz reports The cocktail bar industry is a fickle one. The prices of ingredients are going up, and the sizes of people’s disposable incomes...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Local spirit

A Toronto is for those who want to be patriotic without leaning on a Caesar, Sarah Efron writes It’s the perfect drink for Canadians during the trade war with the United States. Instead of a Manhattan (named after the Trumpian borough) or an Old...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: THE WEEKENDER CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Short political broadcast, perhaps 7 Response to “Marco!” 11 Instruments hit with mallets 16 Pacific weather phenomenon 17 Last episode 19 Stick together 20 *Restaurant’s room-sized cooling space [self-titled] 22 Lousy attempt on the...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: THE WEEKENDER CRYPTIC

ACROSS 7 Winter garments don’t have bugs (3,5) 9 Pope wandering east of a large Syrian city (6) 10 Spooner’s tresses gathered together without using gloves (4-6) 11 Diving seabirds finally back in Australia (4) 12 Farm animal with sombrero? Big...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: SUDOKU

INSTRUCTIONS Fill in the grid so that each row of nine squares, each column of nine and each section of nine (three squares by three) contains the numbers 1 through 9 in any order. There is only one solution to each puzzle.

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: LAST SATURDAY’S WEEKENDER CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS

ACROSS 1 COCO + ONED ( done anag.), 5 GR + APES, 9 S(CUFF)LING, 11 SIRE + N, 12 A + B(BAC)Y ( cab rev.), 13 PRIES (OU)T, 15 ON A TIMER (anag.), 16 FAIR (2 defs.), 19 H + ALL, 20 B(EVER)AG + E, 23 DOB + (g)ERMAN, 24 CHA(t) + CHA(p), 27 WORTH (anag.), 28...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: Exploring Armenia with an old friend

In Yerevan we poke around bookshops and museums, in the mountains we wander and drink wine. In each we are surrounded by history and hospitality, J.R. Patterson writes In an ideal world, the word for “thanks” in every language would be short and easy,...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Financial and business matters will be uppermost in your mind over the coming months, and if your main desire is to get rich you will come up with ideas that make it possible. It’s not all about dollars and cents though, so make time for love as...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS

PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: BRIDGE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 Assume you’re in four spades and West leads the king of diamonds. After you take the ace, it seems normal to draw trump and finesse the jack of clubs. If West has the queen, you’re sure to make at least 10 tricks, but if...

9/12/2026: PURSUITS: 7 must-visit museums in Halifax

Some of Nova Scotia’s most compelling stories live inside Halifax’s museums In Halifax, interactive exhibits, artifacts and personal accounts reveal a deeper side of the city, from the Halifax Explosion and Titanic to Mi’kmaw culture, Black history,...

9/12/2026: ARTS & BOOKS: STATE JAY OF

Ahead of the TIFF premiere of his flag-waving Canadian comedy, The Stunt Driver, Jay Baruchel talks with Barry Hertz about launching the country’s film industry into the stratosphere

9/12/2026: CULTURAL INTEL: What to watch this weekend

Call My Agent! and Colin from Accounts return in new forms. Plus a miniseries about the late Gloria Steinhem Call My Agent! The Movie NETFLIX I have very fond memories of the French comedy Call My Agent! that first ran on France 2 and then found a...

9/12/2026: CULTURAL INTEL: With distractions all around us, sometimes we just need to lock in

PARLANCE OF OUR TIMES Welcome to Parlance of our Times, a new biweekly pop-culture etymology column that unpacks a word or phrase that is suddenly everywhere. This week: ‘Lock in’ Lock in 1. v., To enter a state of complete focus. 2. n., A...

9/12/2026: ARTS & BOOKS: Why books are corporate gifting’s best-kept secret

Wordsworth Gifting curates Canadian books for its clients to give as gifts In a world of generic pens and fruit baskets, one Canadian entrepreneur wants to make corporate gifting more meaningful and personalized. He’s convinced that finding the...

9/12/2026: ARTS & BOOKS: Shattering the glass ceiling

Most of the distribution chiefs at the major studios and production companies in Canada are now women It’s the kind of change that happens slowly, then feels like all at once. As of June, most of the distribution chiefs at the major studios and...

9/12/2026: ARTS & BOOKS: 2026 TIFF BINGO

Get out your Rogers-branded marker to compete in Barry Hertz’s annual game of champions

9/12/2026: ARTS & BOOKS: The unintentional literary oracle

In her new novel, Exit Party, Emily St. John Mandel imagines an authoritarian America – six years after the pandemic-centric Station Eleven topped the bestsellers charts Emily St. John Mandel wants to make this clear: “If there’s a second American...

9/12/2026: BESTSELLER INTEL: Lower City gets thriller conventions backward

Alex Spring’s debut novel foregrounds the moral so much that the story often goes missing Lower City BY ALEX SPRING (RANDOM HOUSE CANADA, 400 PAGES) The title of Alex Spring’s debut novel refers to a working-class area of Hamilton, a city colloquially...

9/12/2026: BESTSELLER INTEL: WHAT I’M READING

Globe readers share their book picks My wife’s cousin, Elaine Ross, grew up knowing she was adopted but was always seeking out her origins. Now she shares her story in her unflinching new memoir, I Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest, in which her search...