Ukrainian soldier makes a 17-hour journey from Kharkiv to Warsaw to grant his son’s birthday wish

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Since then Daniel had only seen his father once, when Lt.-Col. Klymenko made a five-day visit last December. She knew Lt.-Col Klymenko had asked to travel to Poland to be with Daniel on his birthday, but she didn’t want to get her son’s hopes up. Top, from left, wife and mother Ludmila, son Daniel, Lt.-Col Klymenko, and daughter Valeria. “Each minute we spend together is happiness,” said Lt.-Col Klymenko. While he’s overjoyed to be with his wife and children, Lt.-Col Klymenko can’t leave the battlefield fully behind.
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How Canadians can use charitable receipts to mitigate up to 75 per cent of their annual net taxes

This is Globe Advisor’s weekly newsletter for professional financial advisors, published every Friday. In fact, he says more advisors should be discussing charitable giving with their clients as part of their wealth and estate plans. What are some basics of charitable giving that advisors should discuss with their clients? Many people don’t realize that Canadians can use charitable receipts to mitigate up to 75 per cent of their net taxes payable each year, and any amount over and above 75 per cent can be carried forward for up to five years. Year-end is a great time for advisors to be talking to clients about charitable giving – and there are several strategies they can take advantage of.

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Schwarber homer, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber watches his home run during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. Segura and Rhys Hoskins also made costly errors that made the game closer than it ever needed to be. In MLB best-of-seven post-season series that were tied 1-1, the Game 3 winner has gone on to win 67 of 97 times, or 69 per cent. Schwarber worked a full count and then smashed his second solo homer of the series into the right field seats. Musgrove threw 22 pitches without an out, then needed only pitches two pitches to get three outs.

5 months ago The Globe and Mail

Thousands rally in Toronto in support of anti-government protesters in Iran

In Toronto, several downtown streets were shut down on Saturday and police were on standby as the large crowd moved through the city centre. freedom.”Ms. Cheraghi said she was at the demonstration to echo the voice of protesters in Iran. We’re here for them to say we support them,” said Ms. Cheraghi of the people of Iran. Roofia Rahbar, who joined the Toronto rally, said she wanted to see the resignation of the government and police in Iran. “It’s really important for people to understand that being a practising Muslim doesn’t mean that you support the government of Iran,” said Mr. Brown.

5 months ago The Globe and Mail

Billy Bishop airport reopens after evacuation over suspicious package

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in 2013.Michelle Siu/The Canadian PressToronto’s downtown airport reopened on Sunday and flights resumed after a suspicious package found near the ferry terminal the day before prompted authorities to suspend all operations, divert planes to nearby airports and evacuate the area. Police said two people who were detained after a “potential explosive device” was found on a bike parked near the ferry terminal of Billy Bishop Airport have been released and no charges were laid. Police did not say what was contained in the package, or whether the package was considered dangerous. Sydney Hutchins, of Sudbury, Ont., said her flight from Quebec City landed at Billy Bishop at around 4:10 p.m., on Saturday, when a flight attendant told passengers they would have to stay put while police investigated a suspicious package. “But actually after seeing them come in, it was a little bit concerning.”Jean Yoon, who plays family matriarch Umma on Kim’s Convenience, tweeted that she, too, was stuck at Billy Bishop.

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Evening Update: Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next prime minister

Good evening, let’s start with today’s top stories:Rishi Sunak secures Conservative leadership, set to become next British PMFormer finance minister Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s youngest prime minister in modern times after he won the race to lead the Conservative Party. Read more: Indians delight in Rishi Sunak’s rise to U.K. PM on DiwaliOpinion: Rishi Sunak beat back Boris. - Tom RachmanThis is the daily Evening Update newsletter. If you’re reading this on the web, or it was sent to you as a forward, you can sign up for Evening Update and more than 20 more Globe newsletters here. Evening Update is presented by S.R.

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Opinion: Canada is being conscripted in U.S. war on China’s tech sector

François-Philippe Champagne, like the government he belongs to, has made a complete U-turn regarding Canada’s relationship with China. Champagne said last week at an event in Washington, where he travelled to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. His comments amounted to a total repudiation of those he made in 2017, when, as international trade minister, Mr. Ms. Raimondo, the readout noted, “underscored the U.S.’s commitment to Canada-U.S. supply chain security in the semi-conductor industry. The move will have broad-ranging implications for U.S. allies, including Canada, which seeks to become a world leader in artificial intelligence.

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Ontario government introduces sweeping new housing plan

It has also touted giving mayors veto powers to push forward housing or housing-related infrastructure projects. “The policies would, if passed represent the boldest, most transformational changes made to date,” Mr. Clark said. The province’s new proposed changes come on top of an announcement on Monday that the government was increasing it non-resident speculation tax from 20 per cent to 25 per cent. More details on the bill’s provisions were to be revealed later Tuesday afternoon, when Mr. Clark was to meet with reporters. And Mr. Clark acknowledged that interest rates and inflation could make this difficult.

4 months ago The Globe and Mail

B.C. gives Indigenous groups control over child welfare

The amended legislation also includes a provision for a new Indigenous Child Welfare Director position in the province; the role will have as a goal reducing the number of Indigenous children and youth in care. Sarah Rauch, a lawyer for Traevon’s mother, said under the new system, oversight could be provided by the new Indigenous Child Welfare Director. “The colonial era of the province controlling child welfare must come to an end and this legislation cannot be passed soon enough,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, said in a release. Despite making up 10 per cent of the population in B.C., Indigenous children represent 68 per cent of children and youth in care in the province. “This is a pivotal shift toward real and meaningful change that respects Indigenous rights and improves services and supports for Indigenous children, youth and families,” Premier John Horgan said in a release.

4 months ago The Globe and Mail

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