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Extortionists, smugglers preying on Eritrean refugees, report says
Eritrean refugees play at Mai-Aini Refugee Camp in northern Ethiopia, November 17, 2013. Thousands of Eritreans attempt each year to make a trip to reach Europe, fleeing one of Africa's poorest and most isolated nations. More than 90 per cent of victims of smuggling rings since 2009 are Eritrean, the report says.
Ryerson president won’t seek third term
Ryerson University President Sheldon Levy speaks to the media during a news conference in February 2005. Levy is welcoming the testing of a new alternative to Ontario’s legal articling system next fall in an attempt to bridge the gap between law students’ skills and job requirements.
Jays acquire Kratz and Rasmussen from Phillies for Lincoln
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz throws out New York Mets' Eric Young Jr. at first base during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in New York. Toronto Blue Jays have traded Brad Lincln to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for catcher Erik Kratz and Rob Rasmussen.
Struggling Leafs unable to overcome poor first period in loss to Sharks
Toronto Maple Leafs James Reimer(34) reacts to the first goal against the Leafs by Sharks Mike Brown(18) during NHL play between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks in Toronto on December 03, 2013.
Infographic: Canada's slipping performance in math tests
Canada’s falling math rankings renews push for national standards
Caroline Alphonso
Obama stands by health-care reforms, defends website
U.S. President Barack Obama waves after speaking about the Affordable Care Act at the White House in Washington December 3, 2013.
Mirtle: Could this finally be the Sharks year?
San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns (88) celebrates with teammate Joe Thornton after scoring the go-ahead goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in San Jose, Calif.
Transport Canada puts risks of hazardous rail shipments under new scrutiny
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver speak at a joint press conference in Vancouver on Dec. 3, 2013.
Mirtle: Leafs hope they’re ready for the 24/7 spotlight
An HBO 24/7 sound crew member turns Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Randy Carlyle's microphone on during Leafs practice at the Air Canada Centre.
Surrey Six witness describes hectic scene in wake of gangland slayings
Eileen Mohan, mother of Surrey Six murder victim Christopher Mohan, walks out of the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, Thursday, November 28, 2013. Quang Vinh Thang (Michael) Le, one of three suspects on trial for murder in the 2007 Surrey Six case, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Corey Lal.
Keen hearing helps transient killer whales hunt prey
In this photo taken July 18, 2013, an orca whale breaches as the pod swims through Liberty Bay in Poulsbo, Wash. In the killer whale world, a noisy seal make a fine meal, says new research into the hunting practices of transient orcas off the Pacific coast.
Ace Spitfire pilot Ian Maclennan defended a besieged Malta
Ian Maclennan is shown after he spent more than three months in Malta in 1942. The stripes on his epaulet show he has been promoted to Flight Lieutenant.
Duhatschek: NHL finally does right by Gretzky with settlement agreement
Eric Duhatschek
Revenue agency fines Ontario woman $1.3-million for dodging tax deductions
Investors see a hole in Krispy Kreme’s story
Krispy Kreme has made a resurgence since 2009, and same-store sales have grown for the past 20 quarters.
How 16 utility stocks fare on investors' meter
File photo of hydro towers and power lines.
Paul Desmarais’s funeral draws A-list of politics past and present
Montreal’s Notre Dame Basilica is seen during a commemorative ceremony for businessman Paul Desmarais on Dec. 3, 2013.
Gretzky and NHL reach settlement on money owed from Coyotes situation: Sources
Wayne Gretzky
Quebec adds, Canada subtracts on its math scores
Students work on math problems on Aug 27, 2012. Canada placed 13th overall in mathematics, down three spots from 2009 and six spots from 2006, in the latest results from the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment.
Yellow Media makes a quiet comeback
The Yellow Pages maker is up by more than 150 per cent over the last year
Top three stock picks from Goodreid’s Gordon Reid
Five dividend growth stocks to buy and hold
John Heinzl
Why U.S. retailers failed to capture Canadian dollars
Sophie Cousineau
How about a little passion at the office?
Peter Aceto, president and CEO of ING Direct, says he prefers staff to tell it like it is so the company can fix the problem.
Transcript: China’s biggest barrier to development? Trust
An employee yawns as he works at a garment factory in Humen township, Guangdong province.
Tips for a lawsuit-free holiday party
Daniel Lublin
Why mentors make the grade
Arlene Dickinson credits much of her career success to relationships she has had with various mentors during her career.
Shell calls for Ottawa to release carbon policy
Lorraine Mitchelmore of Shell Canada: Regulations on greenhouse gases are needed to spur innovation.
Silicon Valley event nurtures Canadian startups
Atlee Clark is director of C100, a San Francisco organization that helps Canadian tech companies in California.
Quebec movies dominate this year’s TIFF Top 10 Canadian film list
Sophie Desmarais in Chloé Robichaud’s Sarah Prefers to Run (Sarah préfère la course).
How switching up stores' playlists can turn a brand around
Retailers are becoming more sensitive to crafting their stores’ playlists to fit a very specific brand image and consumer demographic.
Businessman charged in SNC-Lavalin probe turns himself in to RCMP
SNC-Lavalin offices in downtown Montreal. The RCMP have announced another arrest in connection with their probe into Canadian engineering giant SNC-Lavalin and a bridge contract in Bangladesh.
Canadian vehicle sales hit record pace
The record sales of the past few months have made it all but certain that the annual record of 1.703 million sales set in 2004 will be surpassed this year.
Negotiating over Ontario gas-plant cancellations was cheaper than lawsuit, Wynne says
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks at the hearings into the gas plant cancellations at Queen's Park on Dec. 3, 2013.
Broken jaw will sideline Canucks’ Burrows for a month
Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) keeps his eye on Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows (14) during second period NHL action in Vancouver, B.C. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.
File under really bad ideas: Ontario college stages mock school massacre
Senator Mike Duffy recovering after open-heart surgery
Senator Mike Duffy arrives at the Senate in Ottawa on Oct. 28, 2013.
TSX closes sharply lower
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange December 3, 2013.
Israel wants Harper’s advice on natural gas, ambassador says
Prime Minister Stephen Harper performs with his band Herringbone as attends the 2013 Negev Dinner, a charity event by the Jewish National Fund, in Toronto on Dec. 1, 2013.
Toronto officer charged with impaired driving after collision on Gardiner
Police tape demarking a crime scene.
Major gaps in tanker-safety plan, experts warn
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver discuss an oil-tanker safety report in Vancouver Tuesday.
CN chief urges tanker-car redesign to avoid future tragedies like Lac-Mégantic
Crews work in the area of the derailed tanker cars in Lac-Mégantic, Que., on July 14, 2013.
Flames won’t release Monahan to play for Canada at world juniors
Calgary Flames' Sean Monahan celebrates scoring the winning goal against the New Jersey Devils during third period NHL action in Calgary, Alta., Friday, October 11, 2013.
B.C. native council offers $25,000 reward for elk poachers
An image of a dead elk supplied by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth tribal council, which is offering a reward in connection to the killing. Tribal officials say several elk have been illegally killed over the past few months, and are pledging to increase patrols in the Barkley Sound and Alberni Inlet areas.
Icahn aside, Talisman still on a hard road to growth
President and Chief Executive of Talisman Energy Hal Kvisle (R) meets with shareholders before the company's annual general meeting in Calgary, Alberta, May 1, 2013.
Twenty cookbooks from 2013 that will inspire greatness
Christmas is for kids, they say. And my inner child is screaming for stuff
How writer Dana Goodyear went deep into the foodie subculture – and what she found there
Dana Goodyear, author of Anything That Moves: Renegade Chefs, Fearless Eaters and the Making of a New American Food Culture.
Out of wine and beer? Try a Manhattan with meatloaf
Beppi Crosariol
Nutrition fix: Why dieting is sometimes a team effort
Madeleine White
So long Solange Knowles: Dev Hynes’ new disc is a sexy, stylish laid-back affair
Five years after being named by New Musical Express as one of the Top 20 coolest people in rock, Dev Hynes continues to make a name for himself.
For a winning holiday cheese board, try these blue-ribbon Canadian cheeses
A cheese board is never out of place during the holidays.
How Richard Dreyfuss found himself once again in a Canadian movie
Tatiana Maslany and Richard Dreyfuss in Jason Priestley’s Cas & Dylan.
Savoury rosemary thyme Parmesan shortbread
Chocolate dipped candied peel and Savoury rosemary thyme Parmesan shortbread.
Talking points: Bugs’ sex life, messy lessons and Web medics
TEST DRIVE: A man steers a driving simulator at an event promoting the Sony PlayStation game Gran Turismo 6 in Ronda, Spain.
MLS boss hopeful about soccer in Miami, says Toronto has right people at helm
MLS commissioner Don Garber speaks about the state of the league.
N.B. community gathers to mourn teens killed in highway crash
Pallbearers carry a casket at the funeral for four teenagers killed in a highway crash, in Cap-Pelé, N.B., on Dec. 3, 2013. Justin Leger, Sebastien Leger, Justin Brown and Luc Arsenault were killed when their car crashed into a culvert and rolled several times in nearby Notre-Dame.
Federal bill seeks to give NWT province-like powers over resources
Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod is shown on Jan. 31, 2013.
Nexen deal comes back to haunt CNOOC
CNOOC’s $15.1-billion (U.S.) takeover of Calgary-headquartered energy producer Nexen was the single largest foreign takeover by a Chinese company.
B.C. reaches deal with three unions representing more than 51,000 employees
British Columbians won’t see workers from three government sectors on picket lines in the next five years.
In pictures: In memory of Paul Desmarais
Jacqueline Desmarais, widow of Paul Desmarais, is accompanied by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy as they arrive at the memorial service.
Logo proposals for Canada’s 150th get mixed reaction in focus groups
Proposed logos for Canada's 150th birthday are shown in a handout photo.
Why any rebound in gold is likely to be brief
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Polley’s Stories We Tell lands on Oscar documentary short list
Sarah Polley in her family-history documentary Stories We Tell.
NDP MP releases song about John A. Macdonald’s treatment of aboriginal people
NDP MP Charlie Angus, the party's ethics critic, holds a news conference in Ottawa Monday May 20, 2013.
Janet’s a millionaire – but her portfolio lacks balance
Moving Brent Burns to forward is working out swimmingly for Sharks
San Jose Sharks' forward Brent Burns
Public editor: Here’s what readers would ask Rob Ford
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford showed up at Centennial Park to watch the Don Bosco Eagle stake on the Cardinal Newman Cardinals in Metro Bowl football action on on Nov. 29 2013.
Brazil, a case study in squandered potential
Brian Milner
What insiders are saying about key TSX sectors
Remote communities struggle to finance wind power
Two sets of wind turbines on Ramea Island, Nfld., offset about 25 per cent of the island’s diesel consumption.
Can wind power cut northern dependence on diesel?
Professor David Johnson, left, and his research team will test a wind turbine near the University of Waterloo campus, then apply what they learn to another turbine installed in a remote Northern Ontario community.
How to stimulate an economy without really trying
David Parkinson
#GivingTuesday: Time to give to your local charities
Entrepreneur loses bid to sue CBC over Dragons’ Den appearance
Dragons’ Den cast, from left: Jim Treliving, Kevin O'Leary, Arlene Dickinson, Robert Herjavec, Bruce Croxon.
Roméo Dallaire crashes car; says military suicides left him unable to sleep
A need for speed set the stage for Sharks’ substantial transformation
San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski gets congratulations from the bench after scoring during the shootout against the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in San Jose.
My dog destroys my house when she’s left alone. What do I do?
One-and-a-half-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Ella, sits on a couch in a room of Hotel Sacher in Vienna July 30, 2013.
RCMP boss says he’s embarrassed for pot-smoking Mountie
A tearful Mountie returned his red dress uniform after running afoul of a policy that says RCMP officers can't smoke medicinal marijuana while in uniform. Cpl. Ron Francis was prescribed the drug for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Rogers snaps up naming rights to future downtown home of Edmonton Oilers
A rendering of the proposed new arena for the Edmonton Oilers, looking east from above the corner of 104th Street and 104th Avenue.
RCMP searching for alleged fraudsters in worldwide Toronto-based trading scam
Rony Spektor, left, and Alan Zer are being sought by the RCMP after being charged with allegedly defrauding investors of millions of dollars.
Turns out men and women really do think differently, study finds
MRI Brain Scan
More on the man charged with trying to pass on secrets to China
Qing Quentin Huang was arrested Dec 1., 2013 on allegations he betrayed the country he once praised by attempting to pass along naval secrets to China.
Patrick Kane named NHL’s first star for month of November
Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Chicago, Illinois, April 26, 2013.
BMO struggles to instill confidence in U.S. arm
Bank of Montreal’s M&I branch at its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis. Full-year profit from BMO’s U.S. personal and commercial banking arm topped 2012’s, but the unit’s earnings tumbled for the third straight quarter.
With Obamacare 2.0, Obama aims to hit reset on troubled second term
U.S. President Barack Obama talks about the Affordable Care Act in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, November 14, 2013.
Afternoon Six-Pack: Rob Ford featured in American political attack ad
Toronto mayor Rob Ford listens to presentations during a city of Toronto budget committee meeting on Nov. 25 2013.
Martin and Jacobs remain perfect at Canadian Olympic curling trials
Skip Brad Jacobs
The tax implications for snowbirds of a proposed longer stay in the U.S.
The limit on how many days wealthy Canadian retirees are allowed to stay in the U.S. could soon change, but then the tax laws wouldn’t line up with the immigration laws, experts say. There could be serious repercussions for snowbirds who are unaware of all the tax and health-care issues that go along with the legislation.
Conservative senator, owner of two CFL teams, resigns seat
David Braley.
In Pictures: 12 finalists for New Car of the Year award
At midday: TSX lower as BMO falls
The TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto
Montreal mayor wants all the money recovered from corrupt companies
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre says Montreal should be involved in all negotiations and lawsuits against companies that defrauded the city and the province.
Photo of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford with Hells Angels appears on gang's website
A photo posted on the website for the Toronto Hells Angels showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford with purported members of the motorcycle gang.
Hold onto Canadian banks when U.S. growth takes off
Jays GM says cutting ties with Arencibia ‘not an easy decision’
Toronto Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia reacts to striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, in Chicago.
Funeral for Toronto police officer to be held Dec. 9
Toronto police say Constable John Zivcic, who spent the weekend fighting for his life after a crash this weekend, has died, Dec. 2, 2013
Deputy mayor Norm Kelly is Ontario's point man for Toronto, Wynne affirms
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, left, speaks with Deputy Mayor of Toronto Norm Kelly after their meeting in Toronto, Tuesday Dec. 3, 2013. This marks the first time a meeting between the city and province since Toronto city council stripped Toronto Mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers.
Gulutzan happy to provide rhythm to Vancouver ensemble
Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan speaks to players on the bench during NHL hockey training camp in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013
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