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May 14

Canada ready to open its doors to more immigrants, Kenney says
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney speaks with the media in the Foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa, ON Tuesday May 1, 2012.
Pipes that caused fatal gas release at mushroom farm destined to fail
An RCMP officer and an unknown official talk in front of tent containing manure at a mushroom farm in Langley, B.C., on Sept. 6, 2008, after three people were overcome by an unknown substance and died and three were seriously injured.
Diplomat Klaus Goldschlag overcame tremendous obstacles
Klaus Goldschlag
Jays submit to Rays with fifth inning meltdown
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow throws to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 14, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
B.C. hang-glider pilot says he 'failed in major way' in fatal accident
William Orders, the pilot involved in a tragic hang-gliding accident near Agassiz, B.C.
Ford fights the five-cent bag fee
Mayor Rob Ford wants to scrap the five-cent charge for plastic bags by this summer, but first he needs to persuade a majority of councillors to support his plan.
The Dragon's Den of health care: Who decides which innovations get funded?
Dr. Barry Rubin, medical director at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at Toronto General Hospital, poses for a photograph in a multi-purpose operating room on Monday, February 13, 2012. He is seen through a CT scan machine.
With the Blue Jays, expect the unexpected
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell watches the action against the Minnesota Twins during the fourth inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Best pictures from May 14
Marine officer Humberto Gimenez poses for a photo with a snake, called "Kuriju" in the Guarani indigenous language, wrapped over his shoulders before an Independence Day parade in Asuncion, Paraguay, Monday, May 14, 2012. Paraguay is marking 201 years of independence from Spain.
Rangers shut out Devils in Game 1
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (L) is congratulated by teammate Brian Boyle after the Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals hockey playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, May 14, 2012. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine
Mill blasts sparked by electrical and or mechanical equipment: WorkSafeBC
Flowers outside Lakeland Sawmill in Prince George April 25, 2012, to remember the two who died after a fire and explosion at the mill.
Harnessing immigrant mobility means prosperity for all Canadians
Mobility for more, prosperity for all
Campaign readies B.C. for Zombie apocalypse
Tyler Mane as Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's H2.
Racy 'Bridget' campaign aims to reduce traffic on Halifax bridges
B.C. nixed national park despite 2-to-1 public support
A proposed national park for the South Okanagan Similkameen area has ignited a heated debate that has pitting neighbour against neighbour.
RCMP allowed Pickton file to lay dormant for months
Pamphlets rest on seats before the start of the Public Policy Forums that is part of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry in Vancouver, May 1, 2012.
Stafford's family gets the last word as Rafferty awaits sentencing
Victoria "Tori" Stafford, 8, is shown in this photo copied from a poster, in Woodstock, Ont.
Syria's war ignites sectarian strife in Lebanon
A Sunni Muslim gunman fires his rifle as others help an injured colleague during clashes at the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 14, 2012.
Toronto police, OPP called the shots on G20 response, report says
In this June 27, 2010,photo, a protester with a daisy clenched in his teeth is seized by riot police during protests at the G8 and G20 summits in Toronto.
Albanian leader digs for Canadian investment during unceremonial visit
Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Edmond Haxhinasto during an interview in Ottawa, Thursday May 10, 2012.
Hockey night on the Hudson
New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save against the New York Rangers in first period action during Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals hockey playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, May 14, 2012. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine
EI reform set to redefine 'suitable' work for job seekers
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on May 14, 2012.
Taxi driver charged with murder after skateboarder killed
Ralph Bissonnette taken from Google+
Prospect of 'free-enterprise coalition' scales back B.C. NDP's lead
An Angus Reid Public Opinion survey, which suggests “unprecedented” 50-per-cent support for the party of NDP Leader Adrian Dix, above, also says the current opposition party would have only between 32- and 33-per-cent support against a “free-enterprise coalition” led by Premier Christy Clark, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon or B.C. Conservative Leader John Cummins.
Whitecaps focused on national title
David Ebner
B.C. teachers' union unwise to pit kids against politics
Gary Mason
Obama campaign manager goes for the jugular
President Barack Obama is introduced by campaign manager Jim Messina before he speaks at a campaign fundraising event at The Town Hall in New York, Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Rays pitcher Niemann leaves game against Jays
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Chris Gimenez gives pitcher Jeff Niemann a pat on the shoulder after he was hit by a grounder by Toronto Blue Jays Adam Lind during first inning AL action in Toronto on Monday May 14, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
GO Transit commuters to get refund if train late, starting in fall
The Go Transit refund system will cost thwe province about $8-million a year.
Coyotes vow to improve after series opening flop
Phoenix Coyotes right winger Shane Doan has issued a challenge to his teammates after their Game 1 flop. REUTERS/Darryl Webb
Courts turn to video-conference testimony to cut costs
In this Jan. 11, 2011 file photo, the Skype logo is reflected in the eye of a reader using a handheld smartphone, in Berlin, Germany.
NHL Playoff Planner
Phoenix Coyotes' Adrian Aucoin (L) and teammate Kyle Chipchura smile during their team practice in Glendale, Arizona May 14, 2012. The Coyotes are playing the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference hockey finals on Tuesday. REUTERS/Todd Korol
The Greeks must choose between the euro and austerity relief
A member of the extreme-right Golden Dawn party provides security during a Greek election rally in Athens on May 2, 2012.
Tory rhetoric creates chilly climate for free speech
Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver speaks during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, May 7, 2012.
Why am I so much warmer than everyone else?
Q&A with Mark MacKinnon: China, Canada and immigration
Jerusalem, Israel: June 22, 2007 Globe and Mail Writer: Mark Mackinnon Photo: �David Blumenfeld
N.J. town issues tickets for texting while walking
Songstress Carolyn Mark takes Hootenanny spirit on the road
Musician and host of the Hootenanny, Carolyn Mark, at Logan's in Victoria on May 13, 2012.
Palestinian prisoners end hunger strike over prison conditions
A girl holds a portrait of a Palestinian held in an Israeli jail during celebrations after a deal to end a prisoners hunger strike was agreed, in the West Bank city of Ramallah May 14, 2012.
Family fears bad news after donating former CFLer's brain to research
Allan Maki
Wills: Click your way to a no-fuss legacy
Rob Carrick
GM circles as Ally aims to unload international assets
'Ally will explore strategic alternatives for all of its international operations, which includes auto finance, insurance, and banking and deposit operations in Canada, Mexico, Europe, the U.K., and South America,' the bank said in regulatory filings on Monday.
IndyCar hopes to increase Canadian footprint
Australian Formula Indy driver Scott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi Racing team powers his car during the IZOD IndyCar World Championship Sao Paulo Indy 300 practice session in Sao Paulo April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker
No added fees for smartphone payment, banks vow
As Canada’s banks prepare to unveil a new system that allows consumers to use their cellphones in place of credit and debit cards, the banking sector insists there will be no added fees.
Switzerland sees surge in reports of money-laundering
Deposed former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, left, and Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, in Sirte, Libya, Aug.15, 2005. Swiss authorities revealed in 2011 they had blocked 830-million francs worth of assets linked to regimes in Libya, Egypt and Tunisia, and opened investigations into allegations of money laundering and organized crime in Tunisia and Egypt.
The world waking up to Canada's track and field league
James Christie
Home is where Dale Hunter's heart is
David Shoalts
Canadian stocks with strong earnings and price momentum
Companies cut costs by shedding pounds
Pay clawbacks for executives would be in order on JPMorgan loss
A JPMorgan Chase office building in New York, Monday, May 14, 2012. JPMorgan, the largest bank in the United States, is seeking to minimize the damage caused by a $2-billion (U.S.) trading loss, disclosed Thursday by CEO Jamie Dimon.
Bankers Petroleum shares hit by output problems
Abby Badwi, CEO of Bankers Petroleum.
Women's shoes pump up clothiers' flagging sales
Designer shoes on display at Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street in Toronto on May 15, 2012. These shoes on a brand new wall display are from a variety of designers. The foreground shoe is by Valentino.
Why AutoCanada is a (cautious) buy
David Milstead
Buy bullion, not gold stocks: top hedge fund manager
A sold sign is posted outside a home in Springfield, Ill., that's been sold.
The reason why Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith won't cut his hair
Phoenix Coyotes' goalie Mike Smith takes a break during their team practice in Glendale, Arizona May 14, 2012. The Coyotes are playing the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference hockey finals on Tuesday. REUTERS/Todd Korol
Pushing carbon tax cost research agency its funding, Tories say
Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, May 14, 2012.
Hyundai car probed after air bag cuts owner's ear
2012 Hyundai Elantra
Extended trade: Groupon soars another 15%
groupon screen capture
Why the Internet is zapping U.S. demand for our oil
Peter Tertzakian, chief energy economist and managing director of ARC Financial Corp.
Orhan Pamuk's museum celebrates transition, not vanity
A journalist inspects artifacts from an exhibit before the official opening of the Museum of Innocence in Istanbul April 27, 2012. The museum, named after a novel written by Nobel-winning Turkish author Orhan Pamuk, houses a collection of Istanbul's past cultural and daily life artifacts from the time period the novel was set in.
Leon's first-quarter profit falls
Leon’s first-quarter profit falls
Wayne Bruce Forsberg
Watch the fine print, hostile bidders
The sun shines on City's victory parade
Manchester City's players parade the English Premier League trophy on a bus through the streets of Manchester, northern England May 14, 2012. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
Five songs you need to hear
Screen grab from video for "Oh Susanna" by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
Outside the Box, by Jeannie Marshall
Jeannie Marshall, author
Innovation helps Royal Conservatory hit all the right notes
The Royal Conservatory Orchestra prepares to perform at the grand opening of Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto on September, 25, 2009.
B.C.'s new sales tax is 'better-stupid,' Falcon says
British Columbia Finance Minister Kevin Falcon speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday April 14, 2011.
Arbitrator who overturned Ryan Braun ban fired
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun slides safe back to first against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning during their MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 7, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Hauck
CEO Greenslade exits Baja Mining
The close: Greece weighs on Dow, TSX
A trader at the Toronto Stock Exchange during a difficult day
I'm scared of driving across bridges
Confederation Bridge links New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
With Donald Dunn gone, the bottom falls out of the blues
Donald (Duck) Dunn performing at Neil Young's Bridge Benefit 2000. on October 29th, 2000, Mountain View, Calif.
How the Globe covered Michael Rafferty's guilty verdict
Michael Rafferty, 28, charged with the murder of Tori Stafford.
Civic buildings boost Oshawa's economic engine
The Durham Consolidated Courhouse sits on a six-acre site acquired from General Motors and remediated at the city’s expense. Its clean, bright look has brought two awards - for brownfield redevelopment and green building.
Want probiotics? Uncork a Chianti
Four things investment managers say to justify losses
Power Financial profit up 23 per cent on one-time gains
Great-West Life chairman Raymond McFeetors is reflected in a sign after the annual meeting in 2006.
Opposition loses battle on budget bill, but vows to stay in the fight
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on May 14, 2012.
JPMorgan fiasco forces GOP to rethink Dodd-Frank rhetoric
B.C. Lions' DB Davis Sanchez retires
BC Lions Davis Sanchez waves to some fans watching practice being held at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. on Sunday June 6, 2010.
Medical information tattoos raise health-care questions
A tattoo displaying a diabetic's medical condition. Some people are forgoing MedicAlert jewellery in favour of tattoos listing their medical conditions.
Feeling guilty might make you good boss material
Nortel CFO did not manipulate profit, trial told
Former Nortel Networks chief financial officer Douglas Beatty arrives at the University Avenue Courthouse in Toronto on Jan. 20, 2012.
'If you want to speculate, don't call yourself a bank:' TD CEO
Toronto-Dominion CEO Ed Clark
Education minister's exit leaves Charest holding the bag
With Premier Jean Charest looking on, Line Beauchamp announces her resignation as education minister and deputy premier at a Quebec City news conference on May 14, 2012.
High-profile ouster in China points to battle between reformists, hard-liners
In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, Chinese President Hu Jintao, center, and other top Chinese leaders attend the Fifth Plenary Session of the 17th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in Beijing for Oct. 15-18, 2010. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, second right, was promoted to vice chairman of a key Communist Party military committee on Monday at the meeting in the clearest sign yet he remains on track to take over as the country's future leader within three years. From left are, Zhou Yongkang, Li Keqiang, Li Changchun, Wen Jiabao, Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo, Jia Qinglin, Xi Jinping, He Guoqiang.
For novelist Kim Izzo, misery yields Marriage Manual
Author Kim Izzo has just released her first novel, a romantic comedy titled The Jane Austen Marriage Manual.
Wedding couture: romantic, glamorous gowns to lust after
A model presents a creation by Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab for the company Pronovias during the Gaudi bridal fashion show in Barcelona, May 11, 2012.
Tighter rules would hurt growth: Power Financial
Jeffrey Orr, president and chief executive officer of Power Financial Corp.
'Starhawk' is action-packed, but sadly charm-free
You won't develop much of a bond with Starhawk's glowing-eyed protagonist, because it turns out a compelling game requires more than an intuitive interface and satisfying guns. It needs good narrative, smart enemies, diverse objectives and interesting level design too.
Why cutting health care for asylum-seekers makes no sense
André Picard
Egyptian vote tainted by Mubarak's legacy
Former Prime Minister and presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq talks during a news conference in Cairo, May 14, 2012.
Why now might be a good time to sell your home
For Sale sign in front yard of house
What will Zuckerberg do at 30?
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg
How kids - and you - can put the fun in fundraising
Brent Sutter embracing role with Team Canada
Brent Sutter answers questions at a news conference after he was named head coach of Canada's National Men's Ice Hockey Team for 2012 in Calgary, Alberta April 16, 2012.
Ontario urged to revamp foster care system
Shanna (not using last name by request), is one of the four lead authors of the report calling on the Ontario goverment to make major changes to the foster care system.
Qatar Airways delays possible deal with Bombardier
A reporter enters a full-size model of the Bombardier CSeries aircraft as it is introduced Monday, September 14, 2009 in Montreal. Qatar Airways, a potential key customer, has delayed talks with Bombardier about an order of the jets for the time being.
Talisman Energy too weak to chase
Lou Schizas
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