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Conservancy opens B.C. valley to help bears find mates
A female grizzly bear on the hunt for salmon in Glendale river while her spring cub shakes its self off in Knights Inlet, B.C. September 18, 2013. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)
Pacioretty’s two third-period goals lead Habs to win over Coyotes
Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta sprays Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith during second period NHL action Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Montreal.
Lawyers predict trouble over school’s attempt to ban gay sex
Trinity Western University.
Best pictures from December 17
A Newari woman, with her lips and face painted to depict a deity, sits inside a house before she takes part in a parade to celebrate the Yamari Puni festival in Kathmandu December 17, 2013. The name "Yamari Puni" originates from Newari words, "ya" meaning like, "mari" meaning delicacy and "puni" meaning full moon. People from the Newar community celebrate the festival once a year, in the day and at night during a full moon, by performing traditional songs and dance. They also prepare Yamari also called Yomari, a confection of rice flours to be consumed specially on the day of the festival. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (NEPAL - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Jailed in Canada, unwanted by Iraq, refugee struggles for way out of legal limbo
Protesters march outside the Lindsay Central East Correctional Centre on Dec. 14, 2013. Immigration detainees at the Centre East Correctional Centre, some of whom who have been indefinitely held for as long as seven years, are calling for their release and an end to indefinite detention and maximum security incarceration by staging a 72-hour fast.
Shoalts: Leafs unable to build any momentum in ugly loss to Panthers
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer (34), defenceman Jerry D'Amigo (29), centre Trevor Smith (23), defenceman Carl Gunnarsson (36) and defenceman Dion Phaneuf (3) defend against the Florida Panthers during first period NHL action in Toronto on Tuesday December17, 2013.
Vancouver casino project will have to help with harm reduction in return for development approval
A massive resort complex next to BC Place will be the new home of the Edgewater Casino.
Putin outbids EU with $15-billion bailout offer to Ukraine
Pro-European Union activists gather during a rally in Independence Square in Kiev, Dec. 17, 2013. Weeks of angry pro-European Union protests as well as Western pressure have forced President Viktor Yanukoyvch to make some concessions to the opposition. Russian President Vladimir Putin upped the stakes Tuesday in the battle over Ukraine's future, saying Moscow will buy $15-billion worth of Ukrainian government bonds and sharply cut the price of natural gas heading to its economically struggling neighbor.
Flames sign first-round pick Klimchuk to entry-level deal
Morgan Klimchuk, a winger, stands with officials from the Calgary Flames sweater after being chosen 28th overall in the first round of the NHL draft, Sunday, June 30, 2013, in Newark, N.J.
German defence minister bruited as possible successor to Merkel
Newly appointed German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen is one of the most popular members in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government.
Rogers to expand hockey lineup with marquee matchups on Sunday nights
Fans cheer prior to the start of game 2 of the NHL Western Conference quarter-final at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on May 3, 2013.
Army scales back truck fleets to cut costs
A Canadian army truck loaded with school supplies is overrun by children at Camp Shirzai in Kandahar on Jan. 18, 2007.
Power for your portfolio: 23 U.S. electrical utility stocks
My best and worst dividend picks of 2013
John Heinzl
Manitoba wants population recount, fearing lost federal transfer funds
The Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg. Manitoba is calling for a recount of its population, claiming Statistics Canada’s estimates are too low and are ultimately short-changing the province in transfer payments.
Credit Suisse's simple message for 2014: Buy Japan
Do early mortgage renewals save or cost you money?
Robert McLister
IRobot shares gain 17% as market warms to ‘disruptive’ AI sector
Five to 10 per cent of the company’s revenue comes from its newer products, such as a device that allows a monitor to move around an office or plant during a video conference.
Canada’s oil will have to move somehow
Workers construct the pipeline in Jasper National Park, AB as part of the Anchor Loop Project in 2007/08.
Transat overcomes its challenges to land on solid financial ground
Sophie Cousineau
Maritimes braces for another major snowstorm
Motorists dig out their cars in Montreal on Dec. 15, 2013, as more than 20 cm of snow fell.
Top three stock picks from ScotiaMcLeod’s Mike Newton
Transcript: The fun side of strategy, according to Roger Martin
Roger Martin, former dean of the Rotman School of Management and co-author of Play to Win: ‘Every individual, in their job, has a “where to play and how to win,” choice to make.’
A good idea: Avoid time by paying a fine
Cheerleaders at Wetsern get a ticket from cops in ongoing tussle about whether there should be a homecoming parade.
Should I take my company’s buyout?
Eileen Dooley
Tips for managers to make performance reviews count
Bill Howatt
What I learned from Nelson Mandela
Simon Fish is general counsel at Bank of Montreal and serves as its executive diversity champion.
TransCanada CEO rejects Energy East equity stake for First Nations
TransCanada chief executive officer Russ Girling says the length of the Energy East pipeline would make it hard to divvy up equity.
Hip-hop star Drake helped sell England’s Defoe on Toronto FC: Report
Rapper Drake speaks during an NBA and Toronto Raptors press conference at the ACC in Toronto on Sept. 30, 2013.
‘Don’t you know Santa Claus is white?’ Scrooge teacher tells black student
Athabasca Oil releases makeshift budget amid legal battle
An Athabasca Oil drilling rig. A northern Alberta First Nation has made good on pledge to keep fighting an oil sands project proposed by Athabasca Oil Corp., a move that could delay the $1.3-billion sale of the company’s interest to its Chinese partner.
Regulators face fierce opposition to wealth management reforms
First Canadian Place at right and TD Bank Towers centre and left.
Federal cuts to refugee health care aren’t legally valid, doctors urge court
Ottawa overstepped its bounds when it clawed back health-care coverage for refugee claimants without consulting the provinces and other stakeholders, doctors and lawyers charged Tuesday.
Nobel laureate joins Vancouver startup Inventys
Steven Chu, currenly a director of physics at Stanford University, says carbon capture is critical for a clean energy future.
Quebec anti-corruption squad’s arrest of 66 people made 2013 a banner year
Robert Lafrenière, shown in June, 2013, is head of Quebec’s permanent anti-corruption unit, known as UPAC.
In pictures: Fire razes downtown Kingston construction site
A firefighter surveys the scene during a major fire in downtown Kingston on Dec. 17, 2013.
In France, Marois applauds Hollande’s supportive remarks on secularism
Quebec Prime Minister Pauline Marois takes leave of French President François Hollande at the end of their meeting at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Dec. 17, 2013.
Panel to deliver Northern Gateway pipeline decision Thursday
People gather during a demonstration against the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday November 16, 2013. Similar events were held in more than 100 communities across Canada as a show of opposition ahead of the release of a review into the pipeline by the National Energy Board expected by the end of the year.
Rousey says GSP has every right to feel like he’s done with UFC
(Rowdy) Ronda Rousey shows off her UFC bantamweight championship belt, on Dec. 6, 2012 in Seattle.
Barrick Gold loses two more directors
John Thornton, incoming chairman of Barrick Gold Corp., is pictured on Dec. 5, 2013. The mining firm is seeking to tie executive compensation to the company’s performance.
Senators defenceman Ceci making most of opportunity to play for hometown team
Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci holds the puck used to score the game winning goal in overtime at the Canadian Tire Centre against the St. Louis Blues.
Imperial plans $7-billion oil sands project despite cost forecasts
Imperial Oil CEO Rich Kruger during an interview at the company's head office in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
How Ontario won Cisco’s new R&D centre
‘Stay tuned in the new year ... we want to continue that kind of activity in Canada,’ Nitin Kawale, president of Cisco’s Canadian operations, told The Globe and Mail.
Tired of turkey? Try this festive dinner without the fuss
Rib Steak Roasts
Nothing says holidays like a homemade cheese ball
Sue Riedl
Five dazzling desserts for your holiday feast (and, shh, they're store-bought)
Galette des Rois from Duchess Bakeshop in Edmonton
The story behind a uniquely Canadian holiday treat
Ganong’s signature candy, Chicken Bones, with a spicy cinnamon crust and dark chocolate core, go back to 1885.
In a frozen Ontario town at Christmas, we found no room at the inn
Talking Points: politicians' work ethic, stingy Canucks and bad snacks
Boys of the Christian faith decorate a Christmas tree on the roof of their family home in Islamabad
Chocolate Coffee Trifle with Hazelnut Brittle
Horseradish Mash
It may not always be classy, but Ron Burgundy is everywhere
Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in the original Anchorman movie, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Tempted by holiday goodies? Here’s how to avoid overindulging
Can chewing gum really help students focus?
Senior kindergarten at Epic School in Toronto.
Sautéed Greens
N.S. politician drops cyberbullying complaint, closes Twitter account
Truro-Bible Hill MLA Lenore Zann tours a flooded in Truro, N.S. on Sept. 10, 2012.
The close: Traders play it cautious as Fed decision nears
Specialist trader Peter Elkins works at the post that trades Chevron, PVR Partners and 3M on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, October 24, 2013.
Kingston worker stranded by fire is rescued from atop crane
Firefighters battle a major fire in downtown Kingston on Dec. 17, 2013.
Ottawa thwarting access to records in residential-schools case, court told
Edmund Metatawabin, 66, a survivor of St. Anne's residential school in Fort Albany, Ont., is seen outside Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Dec. 17, 2013.
Why REITs could be in for a stellar 2014
Pedestrians head for work among the highrise buildings at Spadina Avenue and Bremner Boulevard in Toronto. Investors can tap into the growth of commercial real estate – retail, office and rental properties – through REITs, real estate investment trusts.
Now Trending: The biggest movie money-maker is … Dwayne Johnson, and other hot topics
DWAYNE JOHNSON stars in SNITCH Ph: Steve Dietl © 2012 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved.
Nasdaq 100-mimicking ETF about to enter its seasonal sweet spot
First Nations ask Ottawa to boost funding for aboriginal education
Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo at his office in Ottawa. DAVE CHAN for The Globe and Mail
Law Society confirms missing lawyer dead
Sign for Law Society of Upper Canada.
Fire ravages Kingston construction site; man rescued after trapped on crane
Fire in Kingston ravages construction site on Dec. 17, 3013.
Happy hour coming to B.C. in slate of liquor-policy changes
Gang leader says he was shocked by Surrey Six death toll
Eileen Mohan, mother of murder victim Chris Mohan, appears at the court house in Vancouver, B.C., on Dec. 17, 2013, at the sentencing for Michael Le.
CIBC adds to roster of female board directors
The large CIBC sign located outside the bank's Bay St. office building in downtown Toronto on Sept 13 2013.
Former N.B. councillor gets additional three months for child sex offences
Dream of a road to the Arctic Ocean takes shape
A construction vehicle passes workers on a recent frosty morning on the Northwest Territories highway that is being built to link Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk.
NWT hopeful of revamped Mackenzie gas project
The sun and sundogs rise above the Inuvik-to-Tuktoyaktuk highway which is under construction near the Beaufort Sea coast.
Pamela Anderson lends name to million-dollar offer to end seal hunt
Actress Pamela Anderson attends a news conference to announce the launch of the online social platform FrogAds.com in West Hollywood, California March 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Where value investors are donating profits this holiday season
Extra credit for First Time Donors: New for 2013, the First-time Donor’s Super Credit is meant to encourage donations by people who have not donated to charity before, or who had fallen out of the habit. If you haven’t claimed a donation receipt since before 2008, your donations could receive an extra boost in 2013. For first time cash donations made after March 20, 2013, you can claim 40% per cent on the first $200 of donations and 54 per cent for donations between $200 and $1,000.
Ottawa's shift leaves Ontario with $640-million less in federal transfers
Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa speaks to media in Chelsea, Que., on Dec. 16, 2013.
What maintenance should I do on my low-mileage 2001 car?
Toronto FC acquires defender Justin Morrow from Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes' defender Justin Morrow during second half MLS soccer action in Montreal, Saturday, August 18, 2012.
Beyoncé’s surprise album shows the singer at her most compelling
Beyonce performs at last February’s Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Carrick on money: My financial goals were stupid
Goal setting
Canada doing a poor job of measuring the skills-shortage problem
Canadian Pacific Rail workers inspect tracks at the company's Port Coquitlam yard east of Vancouver, on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012.
To move forward on parliamentary reform, look at past attempts
The House of Commons is pictured on April 9, 2013 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Indie fave Grimes signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation management company
Montreal artist Grimes performs during the 2012 Polaris Prize Gala at the Masonic Temple in Toronto.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in beating of autistic boy
Greg Simard has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the savage beating of a 12-year-old autistic boy.
Pamela Anderson gets the cold shoulder in St. John’s over seal hunt
actress Pamela Anderson and Sam Simon (left), producer of "The Simpsons, " talk to media outside the Canadian Sealers Association in St. John's, N.L., Tuesday, Dec.17, 2013. They attempted to deliver a letter with a million-dollar cheque to end the annual commercial seal hunt to the association but the office remained closed.
P/E ratios didn't work in 2013. Here's what did
Norovirus outbreak in Kamloops, B.C., closes restaurant temporarily
A transmission electron micrograph of norovirus particles, in an undated handout image.
Clarkson back in the lineup as Maple Leafs get ready for Panthers
Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Clarkson is shown while playing against the Ottawa Senators during second period NHL pre-season hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013.
I carry weight around the waist, but my BMI is normal. Should I worry?
Ontario court revives Chevron Amazon pollution case
Ecuadorean Indians march to the Superior Court of Justice in the Amazonian town of Lago Agrio, Ecuador, in this 2003 file photo.
AGF looks for new CIO
Blake Goldring, CEO of AGF Management
At midday: TSX edges up as Fed meeting gets underway
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke attends the opening of the College Fed Challenge National Finals at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, Monday, Dec. 2, 2013.
Alberta labour and Premier Redford losing their cozy relationship
Alberta Premier Alison Redford leaves a news conference in Vancouver on Nov. 5, 2013.
Q&A: CEO Deepak Chopra on Canada Post’s future
Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra is shown on Dec. 16, 2013 in Ottawa.
Hockey Canada names Kevin Dineen new head coach of women’s team
Kevin Dineen attends a Hockey Canada press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Canada's National Women's Team in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, December 17, 2013.
Reporter proceeding with Rob Ford lawsuit; Apology 'didn’t come close'
Mayor Rob Ford gives a thumbs down to one of the motions being voted on at Toronto City Hall during the last scheduled council meeting before Christmas on 17, 2013.
Our major reforms will open China to markets and to the world
In this photo released by China’s Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, and other Communist Party top leaders raise their hands to vote in the third plenary session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, in Beijing on Nov. 12, 2013.
In international trade, ‘nobody’s hands are clean’
Canadian companies’ biggest foreign exposure to fraud is in emerging markets, says Mike Savage, a partner at Ernst & Young in Toronto.
James Bond used letters of credit, as unsexy as they are
James Bond’s cover was a job at “Universal Exports.”
HSBC closes least-profitable small business accounts
Closing the curtains.
At the open: TSX little changed, traders eye Fed meeting
Investors find out Wednesday whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will start winding up asset purchases, ending months of speculation and uncertainty.
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