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Suncor's $1.5-billion writedown puts oil sands project in jeopardy
Fort Hills is one of three projects Suncor is reviewing in an attempt to carefully analyze costs. <137>MacKay River well pad in the oil sands<137>
Little nets overtime winner as Jets beat Panthers
Winnipeg Jets' Bryan Little (18) and Zach Redmond (25) celebrate after the pair combined for Little's game winning goal against the Florida Panthers during NHL action overtime action in Winnipeg, Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
Senators hold off Sabres to snap two-game skid
Ottawa Senators' goalie Craig Anderson makes a blocker save during the second period of their NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres in Ottawa February 5, 2013.
Quick action demanded for ‘crisis’ in B.C. legal system
Damien Alexander Ravenchild takes in some sweetgrass during a native smudge ceremony and protest outside the Vancouver court house March 30, 2009.
New limits placed on caffeine in ‘energy shots’
As the popularity of both energy shots and the larger-sized energy drinks grows, governments are grappling with how to regulate their sale. Some experts worry about news reports that teenagers are mixing alcohol with the larger-sized drinks, such as Red Bull, and fear those who use the smaller shots may not be aware of how much caffeine they are consuming at once.
Obituary: Biracial child of U.S. segregationist was close to her father
Ferry missed a turn before hitting island, expert says
Lifeboats from the Queen of the North sit on the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard vessel Sir Wilfred Laurier while on route to Prince Rupert, B.C., on March 22, 2006. The former navigation officer goes to trial this week, almost seven years after the Queen of the North sank off the northwestern coast.
Ottawa prepared to give up dairy tariffs for access to Europe's markets
A woman arranges a piece of traditional Romanian cheese at Obor market in Bucharest. The Canadian government is preparing to raise its protectionist drawbridge and admit more European cheese into this country in return for greater access to EU markets for Canada’s beef and pork.
Canada: A haven for terrorists?
A Canadian Maple Leaf flag flies near the Peace tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb.15, 2012.
PNE cuts days, entry prices
A server tops a pulled pork sandwich with sauce at the award winning Smoke and Bones BBQ shack at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, August 27, 2012.
Gateway panel struggles over ‘world-class’ oil-spill response
A cleanup worker walks past oil-slicked rocks on the shores of Burrard Inlet, B.C., Thursday July 26, 2007. The Northern Gateway pipeline project is mired in arguments over the proponents’ spill-response plan.
‘Everything’s up’ for Blue Jays
Alex Anthopoulos, the GM of the Toronto Blue Jays is photographed during a a press conference at the Rogers Centre on Jan 8 2013. Anthopoulos's latest hire was R.A.Dickey, the Jay's latest acquisition to the roster.
Leafs hang on for much-needed win over listless Capitals
David Shoalts
Mayors back sales tax to pay for TransLink
An eastbound Skytrain departs from Main Street-Science World Station in Vancouver, Jan. 8, 2013.
Sotheby’s, citing weak margins, quits live auctions
Collectors bid for paintings at an auction at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, November 27, 2012.
Canadian suspect in Bulgaria bombing lives in Lebanon, Baird says
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5, 2013.
Jack Morris returns to Blue Jays as television analyst
Jack Morris throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League championship series between the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Morris is returning to the organization as a television analyst.
Tensions rise as Quebec Liberal race hits home stretch
Raymond Bachand, left, speaks as Pierre Moreau, centre, and Philippe Couillard look on during their English language PLQ leaders debate in Montreal Saturday, January 26, 2013.
Downtown Toronto ‘mega-casino’ a bad idea, real-estate firms warn
A rendering of Oxford Properties' plan for the redevelopment of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
B.C. Auditor-General sets terms of departure
John Doyle, Auditor-General of British Columbia.
Gough seeks to break into luge ‘wolf pack’ by being first out of the gate
The overlooked value in GMP Capital
Robson Reading Series to end in March
Novelist Billie Livingston, seen here in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside July 25, 2012, says she is saddened by the closing of the Robson Reading Series.
Hezbollah: A history of violence
In front of a Hezbollah flag, Syrian workers rebuild a damaged house in July, 2007, that was destroyed during the previous summer’s conflict between Israel and Hezbollah at the Lebanese village of Maroun el-Ras.
Shoppers Drug Mart: A sickly stock that’s poised for recovery
A Shoppers Drug Mart megastore at the corner of Queen St. West and Beverley St..in Toronto.
Where corporate insiders are putting their money
Quebec construction boss points finger at civil servant in corruption inquiry testimony
Businessman Giuseppe Borsellino testifies at the Charbonneau inquiry looking into corruption in the Quebec construction industry Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Montreal.
When does it make sense to borrow for an RRSP contribution?
Money bag.
Cross-country skier Crawford shuts down season in preparation for Sochi
Canada's Chandra Crawford presents her gold medal after winning the women's sprint cross-country skiing race at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Pragelato, Italy, February 22, 2006.
Canadian passports: The disguise of choice for international dirty deeds
The false Canadian passport used by Algerian Ahmed Ressam when he lived in Canada and attempted to enter the United States is shown in this photocopy of an evidence exhibit provided by U.S. federal prosecutors following Mr. Ressam’s conviction on several terrorism-related charges.
Redford calls on energy workers to raise the flag
Alberta Premier Alison Redford met with New Brunswick Premier David Alward in Calgary Tuesday.
The new oil sheik of Quebec
Sophie Cousineau
Alberta stands firm on Keystone
Alberta Premier Alison Redford met with New Brunswick Premier David Alward in Calgary Tuesday.
In Tunisia, cradle of the Arab Spring, reformers’ hopes are thwarted by strident Islam
Tunisian police officers and security personnel demonstrate in Tunis on Jan. 31, 2013.
Thousands of dead herring wash up in Iceland
Workers clear up dead herring from the shores of Kolgrafafjordur in western Iceland on Tuesday.
The West gave torture a helping hand
Maher Arar reacts during a news conference in Ottawa on the day in 2007 that Canada formally apologized to him and offered $10-million in compensation. Mr. Arar was deported to Syria by the United States after the RCMP mistakenly labelled him an Islamic extremist.
Showdown looms over B.C.’s gas exports
An Encana site in the Horn River basin near Fort Nelson, B.C. Natural gas is promoted as a clean-burning fuel – but getting it out of the ground remains a potentially messy process.
Gimmick no more, teams finally taking shootout seriously
Eric Duhatschek
Britain, France close in on same-sex marriage after bitter feuds
Campaigners Martin Brown and Archie Young kiss during a demonstration for a “yes” vote to allow gay marriage, as they protest outside Britain’s Parliament in London on Feb. 5, 2013.
For dividend investors, BCE expected to remain an attractive option
George Cope, president of BCE Inc., announces the proposed takeover of Astral Media Inc. in a deal worth about $3.38 billion in March 2012. For dividend investors, BCE remains an attractive and reliable option.
Teen activist strikes nerve with statement to pipeline hearing
Sam Harrison, 16, who gave a presentation at the Northern Gateway hearings last week that has since gone viral, outside his home in Vancouver, Feb. 5.
Transcript: Teen envisions bleak future in statement to pipeline review panel
Sam Harrison, 16, who gave a presentation at the Northern Gateway hearings last week that has since gone viral, is photographed in Vancouver Feb. 5.
Video: ‘What the hell were you thinking?’
Sam Harrison delivers his statement to the joint review panel in Vancouver.
HSBC’s first monthly emerging markets index shows turnaround in key economies
A traffic policeman walks past a signage decoration for BRICS Summit outside the Sheraton Hotel, the venue of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit in China in this April 13, 2011, file photo.
Wanted: A user manual for the boss
A user manual would reveal which bosses are better approached in the mornings and which are better never approached at all. Which are suffering mood swings as a result of marital meltdown. And so on.
Five savvy questions for strategic success
The questions the authors pose are straightforward and battle-tested.
Money on your mind? Ours, too
Canadian dollars (loonies) fall through the air in a photo illustration.
In Pictures: Highlights from BlackBerry 10's launch date in Canada
A man inspects a new BlackBerry device after listening to Research In Motion Ltd. CEO Thorsten Heins speak to guests at the the Empire Club of Canada luncheon in Toronto on Feb. 5, 2013
Argonauts release import wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Jovon Johnson (R) tackles Calgary Stampeders' Ken-Yon Rambo during the first half of their CFL game in Calgary, Alberta November 5, 2011.
Silver Wheaton to acquire gold production from Vale SA
Silver Wheaton to acquire gold production from Vale SA
Teacher suspended for calling the first lady ‘fat butt Michelle Obama’
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama smiles as she walks to the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21,2013, for President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th presidential inauguration.
Edmonton Oilers look for improved success on the draw
Edmonton Oilers forward Shawn Horcoff walks to the ice in Edmonton, Alta., on Monday January 14, 2013. The Oilers’ weakness on faceoffs was exposed Monday night against Vancouver, and now with the loss of Horcoff and Eric Belanger — Edmonton’s two best draw men — the concern has become even more immediate.
Italian police make arrest in Pompeii corruption case
Pompeii, 2005. Italy declared a state of emergency in 2008 at Pompeii after archeologists and art historians complained about the poor upkeep of the crumbling site, pointing to mismanagement and lack of investment.
Federal Tories admit they’re behind robo-calls in Saskatchewan
Conservative Party of Canada logo
Stock to watch: Morguard seen as a bargain for patient investors
Those seeking to avoid exposure to market meltdowns by investing in trade volatility for scrutiny.
Researchers warn mixing alcohol with diet drinks boosts intoxication
China’s tangled quilt of tiny farms = high-tech challenge
A girl skips between greenhouses on land rented from former farmers in Yangwang village of Liangyuan township, Anhui province, Feb. 4, 2013. The village is a site of a pilot program to give villagers clearer title to land holdings.
In pictures: Horde of herring found floating dead in Iceland fjord
School children in the nearby village of Grundafjordur collected 25 to 30 tons of the dead herring Tuesday morning for sale as animal fodder, raising money for sports and other activities, mbl.is reports.
Indigo sales of books, e-readers drop in third quarter
Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo Books & Music Inc.
Toronto’s World Stage cancels season opener with lead actor stuck abroad
A scene from Othello
The hot new spirit mixologists are adding to all their drinks
Eric Lorenz pours the Mezcal El Jolgorio - Agave into a traditional j’cara gourd at his home bar in Vancouver on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.
No memory of joining Stanley Cup mob, man says
Spencer Kirkwood leaves the provincial criminal court after his first appearance on riot-related charges in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2011.
Value investors should buy Potash Corp., says Raymond James
The Potash Corp logo at the entrance of the company's office tower in downtown Saskatoon on Nov. 3rd, 2010.
Cost of TV sports rights bites into Disney profit
Disney CEO Bob Iger
Liberty Global eyes Virgin Media in challenge to Murdoch
Liberty Media chairman John Malone (shown in Sun Valley, Idaho last summer) came up against Rupert Murdoch a decade ago when Mr. Murdoch’s News Corp. and Liberty Media vied for control of DirecTV Group, the largest U.S. satellite TV broadcaster.
Think today’s youth joblessness is unprecedented? Think again
Young people at a jobs centre
Report suggests major improvements are needed in native health care
Lizzie Wapoose, who suffers from heart and liver problems, watches her 11-month-old niece, Cleo, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, on the Fort Hope First Nation, Ont.
Try out this foodie-approved Chinese New Year feast
Steamed fish with lime and chile
Steamed fish with lime and chili
Steamed fish with lime and chile
Transcript: Do you tease your co-workers? Maybe you should
Teasing at work can create a connection between two people, but it has to be used judiciously.
The secret behind S.E.C.R.E.T.: Canada's less-kinky answer to Fifty Shades
Author Lisa Gabriele (aka L. Marie Adeline)
The price is right: New Philip Glass opera to be streamed online
Christopher Purves as Walt Disney in Philip Glass’s opera The Perfect American.
Forget the pairings: 13 wines that don’t need food
Beppi Crosariol
Tories to beef up laws against bribing foreign officials
Gary Guidry, the new president and CEO of Griffiths Energy International Inc., speaks to media outside of a Calgary court in January after a judge approved a $10.35-million penalty to the company for bribing a foreign official.
Why Canada's A-list wants to save Al Purdy’s A-Frame
Canadian poet Al Purdy at home in Prince Edward County, circa 1978
Onstage pools and lots of water: The NAC’s Metamorphoses (mostly) makes a splash
Rosemary Dunsmore in Metamorphoses.
Stolen Seas: Everything you ever wanted to know about Somali piracy
A Somali pirate in Stolen Seas
Superhot pickled beans
Five bids received for France’s ex-Petroplus refinery
The Petroplus refinery is seen in Cressier near Neuchatel, in this file picture taken Jan. 4, 2012. The company filed for bankruptcy in January 2012.
Braised red pork belly
The close: S&P 500 back above 1500, RIM surges
The U.S. civil complaint against S&P’s Ratings Service
Billion-dollar Woodbine Live, touted by mayor, is dead
Woodbine Live will include residential, office, entertainment and shopping space
Quick fixes can’t solve Japan’s structural problems
Japanese President Shinzo Abe.
Egypt’s foreign reserves keep sliding
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi delivers a televised statement in Cairo in December. Egypt’s foreign reserves have plummeted from $36-billion since the eve of the uprising that swept Hosni Mubarak from power in February, 2011.
BRIC guy: My work here is done
A trader works at the Goldman Sachs stall on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Dell buyout: No slap-in-the-face for long-term investors
Metro gets rare high score from three guru model portfolios
Avs claim Aaron Palushaj off waivers from Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning's Mike Commodore (R) avoids the check of Montreal Canadiens' Aaron Palushaj during the third period of an NHL game in Tampa, Florida February 28, 2012.
Greek government invokes emergency powers to break seamen’s strike
A man with a child walk near docked ships at Piraeus port near Athens Feb. 3, 2013. Greek seamen have been on strike to protest government austerity measures.
Seekers of happiness take note: An uplifting melody may help
Big Oil struggles to get handle on new game
A Chevron oil rig platform in the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans.
Silver Lake ties get RBC in on Dell deal
A man wipes the logo of the Dell IT firm at the CeBIT exhibition centre in Hannover in this February 28, 2010 file photo. Shares of Dell Inc soared 13 percent to a near eight-month high on Monday after Bloomberg reported the world's No. 3 PC maker is in talks with a least two private equity firms about going private.
Mumford & Sons bring their roving festival to Ontario – along with some Canadian friends
Mumford and Sons
China buying mountains of surplus sugar as global prices fall
Alouettes acquire Jerome Messam from Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos' Jerome Messam, centre, tries to get past Calgary Stampeders' Demonte Bolden, left, and Keon Raymond during first half CFL football action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.
Dell goes private (Why I should go back to school, live in res and make cool new stuff)
Michael Babad
Train wrecks and fairy tales: Have a great online dating story to tell?
La Sauvagine: A cheese that always has you coming back for more
Award-winning Quebec cheese La Sauvagine.
Archer-Daniels-Midland profit soars amid rising oilseed demand
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.’s chief executive Patricia Woertz said the oilseed sector is ‘firing on all cylinders’ because of export demand for soybean meal.
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