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A dig through the architectural history of Toronto's CN Tower
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (366+ words) When The Globe and Mail reporter Peter Whelan wrote on April 3 that the last "steel finger" had cemented the CN Tower's place in the Guinness Book of World Records at 1, 815-feet (and five inches), I'm sure that whatever the weather,…...
Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: The road to the final is laid out
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (619+ words) If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy,…...
Alex Baena's lone goal sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (498+ words) Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, with Alex Baena's first-half strike enough to settle a tense, physical contest and leave Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the tournament. Spain…...
Quebec police confirm arrest of most-wanted fugitive All Boivin in Spain
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (112+ words) The Globe and Mail Man allegedly steals Montreal police car and takes it for a joyride Coroner identifies alleged Montreal shooter as 25-year-old man from Alberta Toronto police arrest suspect in U. S. consulate shooting Daily astrology with Sally Brompton Witty word…...
Hamilton celebrates first victory with Ferrari at Barcelona GP
2+ week, 2+ day ago (978+ words) Lewis Hamilton's wait for a race victory with Ferrari is over. Yellow helmet still on, Hamilton pumped his fists and took a running leap into the arms of his fellow crimson-clad crew members after parking his Ferrari in the No....
Morning Update: Your World Cup questions, answered
2+ week, 5+ day ago (900+ words) Good morning. History will be made today when the first FIFA World Cup game is played on Canadian soil. More on that below, along with news on Saskatchewan and the Snowbirds. But first: The World Cup tournament officially started yesterday,…...
National Ballet dancer Hazaros Surmeyan imbued his roles with drama and warmth
2+ week, 5+ day ago (877+ words) Hazaros Surmeyan had a 54-year career with the National Ballet of Canada. Supplied If ever a dancer had been born to play the role of Don Quixote, it was Hazaros Surmeyan. A towering figure on stage with a roguish twinkle…...
Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project, German officials say
3+ week, 1+ day ago (561+ words) A scale model of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS / SCAF) in Paris in February, 2020. Charles Platiau/Reuters The leaders of Germany and France have agreed to scrap a landmark project to develop and build a new-generation fighter jet,…...
Morning Update: Your World Cup guide
3+ week, 4+ day ago (920+ words) Good morning. The World Cup starts in less than one week, so today we have a primer to get you ready. More on that below, along with the price of protein and the non-white wedding dress. But first: Hi, my…...
Video: NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (62+ words) The Globe and Mail U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday "NATO has to be good "for all those involved ahead of a meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, "adding that he expects attendees will set the groundwork for the NATO…...