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Kashmiris transport their belongings to a safer place after their houses were destroyed by a fire at Dhobi Ghat, on the outskirts of Srinagar December 30, 2013. At least 14 residential houses were gutted in the fire on Sunday night, according to residents. There were no reports of casualties in the fire, officials said. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: DISASTER TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
MacGregor: Sens beat Capitals for elusive second straight win
Ottawa Senators centre Kyle Turris (7) scores on Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre.Sports
UBC starts new year haunted by ghosts of 2013
First year UBC engineering student Daphne Bliss, 18, right, of Calgary, Alta., joins other students and supporters for a "Take Back The Night" march in response to recent sex assaults on campus in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday October 30, 2013.
Bank of Canada’s gold coins to be liquidated in federal push to balance books
Canadian gold coins are displayed at the Royal Canadian Mint's gold refinery vault on Nov. 28, 2012.
U.S. defeats Canada to take women’s hockey exhibition series
USA right wing Alex Carpenter (25) battles for the puck with Canada defenceman Meaghan Mikkelson (12) during the second period in an exhibition hockey game at Air Canada Centre.
Court orders B.C. to pay logging firm $1.75-million
An August 2010 file photo shows a Douglas-fir tree at Avatar Grove along the Gordon River Valley, B.C.
Review of ice storm may bring change to Toronto’s tree canopy
Toronto Hydro crews continue to repair lines to homes and offices in Scarborough on December 30, 2013.
French stuntman spent six months on a cable above hometown supermarket
Henri Rechatin, known as Henry’s, put his hometown of Saint-Étienne on the map with his international stunts, including over Niagara Falls and the French Alps.
The Order of things: How Canadians are picked for the country’s top honours
A row of Order of Canada medals are seen on a table.
Mirtle: Leafs gear up for Big House showdown against Wings
Pual Ranger says the Winter Classic reminds him of playing pond hockey as a child.
Leadership, money reignite Mandela family feud
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, second left, Nelson Mandela's former wife, and Mandela's window Graca Machel, right, listen to speeches during the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium in Soweto near Johannesburg, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.
Canadian among Al Jazeera journalists under arrest in Egypt
The logo of Qatar-based Al Jazeera satellite news channel is seen in Doha February 7, 2011.
Alberta legislator Lou Hyndman helped usher in the PC dynasty
Lou Hyndman.
Images from Monday's Canada-U.S. women's hockey game
Team Canada's goalie Genevieve Lacasse makes a save on Team USA during the first period of their women's exhibition hockey game in Toronto, Monday December 30, 2013.
Toronto’s push for ice-storm cleanup cash may reach to Ottawa
Toronto Hydro crews continue to repair lines to homes and offices in Scarborough on Dec. 30, 2013.
Olympics give Chechen terrorist a sounding board
Screen shot of a video of Doku Umarov.
More N.B. customers get power back after ice storm
Workers repair power lines on Bayview Ave. in Toronto, Ontario, Monday December 23, 2013 following the weekend ice storm which knocked out power to thousands of homes.
Surgeon says former UFC champ Anderson Silva faces long recovery
Anderson Silva, of Brazil screams, after kicking Chris Weidman ,of Baldwin, N.Y., and breaking his leg during the UFC 168 mixed martial arts middleweight championship bout on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, in Las Vegas. Weidman won during the second round by a technical knock out after the kick by Silva.
In Egypt, a cold winter for the Arab Spring
Protesters against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi hold a poster featuring the head of Egypt's armed forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Tahrir Square in Cairo July 3, 2013.
Flames acquire forward Kevin Westgarth from Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Calgary Flames forward Greg Nemisz as part of a two-player deal on Monday. Calgary picked up right winger Kevin Westgarth as part of the deal. In this file photo, Nemisz puts on a Calgary Flames jersey after being chosen as their first round draft pick at the NHL draft, in Ottawa Friday June 20, 2008.
Ontario politicians mourn with George Smitherman after his husband’s death
Christopher Peloso, right, is shown with his husband, George Smitherman, in 2007. Mr. Peloso was found dead in Toronto on Dec. 30, 2013.
Chen takes shots at BlackBerry’s rivals as he shares his strategy
John Chen, CEO of BlackBerry Ltd.
In wake of beating, hockey mom’s family facing hard call
RCMP officers search for evidence outside the Newton Arena in Surrey, B.C., on Monday December 30, 2013, where a 53-year old woman was attacked Sunday night.
Preferred shares offer lush yields for those who do their homework
Banks get creative in fiercely competitive battle for new Canadians
CIBC has inked a deal to make it the only bank allowed to advertise at Toronto’s Lester B. International Airport.
Downtrodden Crocs takes a big step forward
Winter crocs.
How to play the stock market’s January effect
George Athanassakos
Edmonton inmate’s Christmas Eve death a homicide, police say
Foreign gains propel three ETF stars
For metals and oil, the pain has just begun
A stack reclaimer with a pile of iron ore at the Rio Tinto Parker Point ship loading terminal in the Pilbara region of West Australia. A bear market in commodities has already begun as industrial activity in emerging economies has slowed, while a supply overhang remains.
How to drive your own career
Treat your employees like family and watch them grow
Steven Mundahl is the president and chief executive officer of Goodwill Industries in western Massachusetts and the author of The Alchemy of Authentic Leadership.
Three top stock picks from GlobeInvest’s Peter Brieger
Peter Brieger.
Harper honours the father of Canada’s Maple Leaf flag
John Matheson is shown in Kingston on Feb. 13, 2013.
Petan signs with Jets after scoring winner for Canadian juniors
Canada forward Curtis Lazar (centre) celebrates his goal with teammates Nik Petan (19) and Anthony Mantha (right) as Slovakia forward Eduard Simun (left) and goaltender Samuel Baros (back) react during first period action at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Monday December 30, 2013.
Search for missing British tourist may come to an end after ‘very credible’ tip
A photo of missing British tourist Tom Billings, 22, is displayed as his father Martin Billings speaks to the media during a news conference at Vancouver Police headquarters in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday December 9, 2013.
Doing it right: Winter is how Venice was meant to be enjoyed
Visit the famed city in winter for an experience far different than what the summer offers. History, light and love are all front and centre.
In pictures: Mourners pay respects to Vito Rizzuto in Montreal
Pallbearers carry the casket of Mob boss Vito Rizzuto after his funeral in Montreal on Dec. 30, 2013.
Geneve-Servette defeats Canada in Spengler Cup semi-final
Geneva's goalkeeper Tobias Stephan, right, vies for the puck with Canada's Alexandre Bolduc during the semifinal match between HC Geneve-Servette and Team Canada at the 87th Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament, in Davos, Switzerland, Monday Dec. 30, 2013.
Bombardier gets firm orders for 10 Challenger business jets
Bombardier’s Challenger 350 business jet.
Quebec’s corruption probe set for another busy year in 2014
Justice France Charbonneau is shown in Montreal on May 22, 2012.
Canada is headed in the wrong direction, majority says in poll
Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks in New York on Sept. 25, 2013.
I tried to teach my four-year-old about Nelson Mandela
Talking Points: Daily life in Syria, religion and brain density, the benefits of cranberries
DAILY BREAD: A young Syrian boy sells bread in the besieged Bustan al-Qasr neighbourhood in Aleppo, Syria.
With his take on Walter Mitty, Ben Stiller pays tribute to the power of film
Ben Stiller in New York in early December.
Seriously? Toronto serial dater on verge of getting her own reality-TV show
Erin Wotherspoon, a blogger who's gone viral for admitting she dates for dinners, poses for a portrait at The Rude Boy restaurant in Toronto, Thursday, November 7, 2013. (Galit Rodan for the Globe and Mail)
The close: Gold stocks weigh on TSX
Canadian-made cameras removed from space station over safety concerns
The International Space Station orbits the Earth on May 23, 2011.
Ten skiers survive night in B.C. backcountry
Top 10 Globe Drive photo galleries of 2013
Toyota's FV2 concept car is mades its world debut at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese auto maker lists two heights for the vehicle - 990mm in sleep mode and  1,780mmin driving mode.
Five ways to cozy up to Quebec
Float on the snow at Village Vacances Valcartier.
The year ahead: 10 things we're very excited about in 2014 entertainment
Five Canadian mortgage market predictions for 2014
Robert McLister
Stock analysis: Netflix score sinks to lowest level in three years
This March 20, 2012 file photo shows Netfilx headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. Netflix is making money again, but its recovery wasn't impressive enough to soothe investors worried about rising licensing fees and stiffer competition confronting the video subscription service.
Artists, scientists, educators among new Order of Canada appointments
Governor-General David Johnston oversees a ceremony giving royal assent to government legislation in the Senate on Dec. 12, 2013.
More than just Winter Classic needed to drudge up hostilities of Toronto-Detroit rivalry
These happy Red Wings join coach Jimmy Skinner in their Detroit dressing room to celebrate their 3-2 victory over Toronto Maple Leafs in Stanley Cup semi-final series opener, in Detroit March 20, 1956. From left are Alex Delvecchio, Johnny Bucyk, Skinner and Gordie Howe.
Member of Justin Bieber’s entourage accused of assaulting limo driver
Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs Lisbon in this March 11, 2013, file photo. Toronto police are looking into allegations that a member of Justin Bieber’s entourage assaulted a limo driver who was driving the Canadian pop star and several others.
Germany upsets Czech Republic 3-0 at World Juniors
Germany's Frederik Tiffels celebrates after scoring a goal
The future looks bleak for Ontario’s manufacturing sector
Jeff Rubin
Brian Gable's Top 20 of 2013 eBook Download
Top 10 Globe Drive videos in 2013
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Images from Canada's world junior hockey win over Slovakia
Canadian fans watch the Canada-Slovakia World Junior Hockey Championship game in Malmo, Sweden
Toronto cop who died in crash was not wearing seatbelt, Police Chief says
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair stands at attention as the hearse carrying Const. John Zivcic was about to drive past on Dec. 9, 2013.
Canadian market ETFs offer the best odds for solid returns in 2014
Your New Year's horoscope: What’s in the stars for 2014?
Canada rebounds for a 5-3 win over Slovakia at World Juniors
Canada's Anthony Mantha celebrates after scoring on Slovakia during the second period period
Top 10 most popular Globe Drive stories of 2013
Canadian dollar new favourite among the world's central banks
The world’s central banks are stashing away Canadian dollars at a faster rate than any other major currency.
Report: Quick, Miller and Howard to headline U.S. Olympic team
Buffalo Sabres' Ryan Miller makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013.
Religious freedom chief says he aids diplomats in supporting human rights abroad
Ambassador of Religious Freedom Andrew Bennett pose for a portrait at Saint John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine June 06, 2013 in Ottawa. (DAVE CHAN for The Globe and Mail)
West whips up Quebec trade battle over dessert toppings, other oilseed products
Saskatchewan says it is challenging Quebec’s restrictions that prevent certain margarine, coffee whiteners and dessert toppings from being sold in the Quebec market.
In pictures: George Smitherman and Christopher Peloso
George Smitherman, left, and his husband Christopher Peloso wave as they leave Queens's Park on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 in Toronto. Peloso was found dead in December 2013.
Public editor: The 'first' airplane hijacking in Canada
Patrick Dolan Critton pulled off the first successful airplane hijacking in Canada, in which all 83 passengers were allowed to get off at Toronto before the DC-9 flew on to Cuba. There the hijacker, a black-power radical, disembarked and vanished.
Five New Year's Eve shows to watch (and not a Ryan Seacrest in sight)
New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin (CNN, 9 p.m.) Back together for the seventh straight year, Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin have become the New Year’s program of choice for viewers who couldn’t care less about watching pop stars in parkas. As with the other shows, the pair ring in the New Year from Times Square in New York and there’s always a giddy nervous tension to their countdown coverage. After Griffin let an expletive slip in 2009, CNN said it would ban her for life if she ever did it again. She’s due.
Patrick Sharp, Ryan Miller and James Neal named NHL’s three stars of the week
St. Louis Blues' goalie Jaroslav Halak gives up a goal to Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp
Three top stock picks from Avenue Investment’s Paul Harris
Paul Harris.
In Montreal, Mob boss Vito Rizzuto is mourned with a pageant of power
Pallbearers carry Mr. Rizzuto’s casket.
The LNG industry: What's next for B.C.’s long-term bet?
Ten inch and 4 inch pipes used too draw gas from the pipeline into Coquitlam, B.C.
‘My son won’t give me the remote’ and 9 other absurd calls to 911
A man uses his cellphone in downtown Toronto.
Lean back: You're just a few degrees away from killer abs
1. Sit at the edge of your chair. Keep your feet on the floor, back straight and chest out. 2. Keep this alignment as you hinge at your hips to lean backward about 15 degrees. Don’t let your back round or your head go forward. Use your core to keep yourself stable. Hold for 30 seconds.
Hilary Duff’s three tips for success (and how not to become a celebrity train wreck)
2013 in polls: Trudeau’s honeymoon and Harper’s steady decline
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.
Joe Average Inc.: The year that was, and the stocks that defined it
BlackBerry CEO outlines new strategy
'When it comes to enterprise, we’re still the leader,' writes BlackBerry CEO John Chen.
How correcting muscle imbalances can heal injuries and make you a better runner
At midday: Gold stocks under pressure
The enlarged Primero would produce the equivalent of 250,000 to 270,000 ounces of gold next year from two producing mines and has the potential to produce 400,000 gold-equivalent ounces by 2017.
Talking Points: Polar bear birthday cake, gum-chewing headaches and nuts during pregnancy
ARGHH, BRAIN FREEZE: Inuka the polar bear celebrates his 23rd birthday at the Singapore Zoo with an ice-block cake made of salmon, apples, berries and cream.
Rescue from container ship off Newfoundland was an adventure, Swiss tourist says
Monday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
The Twitter logo is seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York in this file photo taken November 7, 2013.
Salmon and cream cheese potato chips
Two bad decisions in motorsports in 2013
An engineer checks the air pressure of a Kevlar-enforced Pirelli rear tyre of McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain July 4, 2013, in preparation the German F1 Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring racing circuit. The red R marks the right rear tyre and the red arrow its running direction.
Graphene: A revolution, or just a sales pitch?
Carl Mortished
I was holding my dying father’s hand when my BlackBerry buzzed. I answered it
What are the best foods for a hangover?
You have to figure immigrants out to win elections
Then-immigration and multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenny during a press conference in Vancouver April 2, 2013 where he announced the revamped "<strong>Welcome</strong> to <strong>Canada</strong> Guide."
Italian company pulls 12 Years a Slave posters that emphasize white actors
Actor Brad Pitt arrives for the 12 Years a Slave screening at the 38th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 6, 2013.
Loblaw’s Galen G. Weston named CP’s Business Newsmaker of the year
Galen G. Weston received about 22 per cent of the votes, followed by BCE chief executive George Cope and former BlackBerry CEO Thorstein Heins, who tied for second place with 17 per cent of the votes each in CP’s Business Newsmaker of the Year.
Bus beheading lawsuits drop Canadian government, RCMP as defendants
The RCMP investigate the scene of Tim McLean's murder on a Greyhound bus July 31, 2008 near Portage La Prairie, Man.
Sporting world reacts to Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident
Dario, a Ferrari local fan, displays flags in front of the entrance of the emergency services at the hospital in Grenoble, French Alps, where retired seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is
At the open: TSX little changed amid thin holiday volumes
The Toronto Stock Exchange was little changed early on Dec. 30.
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