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Float plane crash off Vancouver Island claims one life
Editor Neil Reynolds fought for free speech and liberty
Neil Reynolds, a near-legendary figure in Canadian journalism, died Sunday at his Ottawa home. He was 72. The cause of death was cancer.
Herd is the word at Memorial Cup
Halifax Mooseheads' goalie Zachary Fucale (C) celebrates with his teammates after they defeated the London Knights in their game at the Memorial Cup Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 21, 2013.
B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix faces media – and uncertain future
B.C NDP leader Adrian Dix reacts after losing the election to Liberal party leader Christy Clark at NDP headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia May 14, 2013.
RCMP being asked to help officers with PTSD
Former RCMP officer Martin Bouchard is shown in a handout photo.
Mooseheads trample Knights at Memorial Cup
Halifax Mooseheads' Brent Andrews (R) celebrates his goal with teammate Luca Ciampini during the first period of the Memorial Cup Canadian Junior Hockey Championships against the London Knights in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 21, 2013.
Jays’ Romero struggles for consistency with Buffalo Bisons
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero sits in the dugout after being removed during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Jays come up short against Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Evan Longoria smiles after scoring on the Toronto Blue Jays during second inning.
Hazel McCallion takes a swing in support of GTA-wide cricket tournament
Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion poses for photos with a cricket bat as Mississauga councillor Ron Starr (left) watches.
Bill forcing unions to disclose finances comes up for Senate’s scrutiny
B.C. Conservative MP Russ Hiebert is the sponsor of Bill C-377, legislation that has broad policy implications for Canada's labour unions.
Search for missing Canadian continues in Australian mountains
Johnson and Rays rub more salt in Blue Jays’ wounds
Tampa Bay Rays Kelly Johnson (right) is congratulated by teammate Jose Lobaton after hitting a homer off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ramon Ortiz during second nning AL action in Toronto on Tuesday May 21, 2013. THE
In Pictures: Falkland Stampede in Falkland, B.C.
Bareback rider Cash Kerner from Osoyoos, B.C.
Pakistan sets sights on India for growth
Trade would allow the import of Indian technology to improve Pakistani productivity. <137>Noreen, 13, uses candlelight as she studies during a power outage in a slum in Islamabad April 29, 2013. Two Pakistani ministers in charge of water and power, Musadiq Malik and Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, explained what can be done to end power cuts of up to 20 hours a day in parts of the country enduring temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and above - absolutely nothing, it seems, except raise prices. Picture taken April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY SOCIETY)<137><137><252><137>
Senate votes to reopen Duffy probe
Senator Mike Duffy arrives at the Ottawa airport on May 20, 2013.
Senators debate expenses ‘crisis’ late into night
Senator Pamela Wallin arrives at her office in Ottawa on May 21, 2013.
Cameron gains ground in battle over gay marriage
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron arrives at the Global Investment Conference in London May 9, 2013.
Bruins take Game 3 at MSG
Boston Bruins players celebrate a goal by Johnny Boychuk (55) against the New York Rangers in the third period of Game 3 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey series in New York May 21, 2013.
Blackhawks scorers unable to take flight
David Shoalts
Allegations of cocaine use are too serious to ignore
Marcus Gee
At Charbonneau probe, former bagman testifies how he ‘collected the money’
Roger Desbois, retired engineer at Aecom-Tecsult, testifies before the Charbonneau inquiry looking into corruption in the Quebec construction industry on May 21, 2013.
Vaillancourt never mentioned money in backroom meeting, Mulcair says
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair speaks in Ottawa in March, 2013.
Pens in need of more offence from Neal, Iginla
Pittsburgh Penguins' James Neal (18) jumps over the boards for a shift in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 27, 2013. Neil had a hat trick in the Penguins' 8-3 win.
Best pictures from May 21
Danielle Stephan holds boyfriend Thomas Layton as they pause between salvaging through the remains of a family member's home one day after a tornado devastated the town Moore, Oklahoma, in the outskirts of Oklahoma City.
Annapolis Valley apple orchard quarantined after rare pest detected
Greening a bloom of spring for Sens
Roy MacGregor
B.C. Hydro lines draw resistance from Peace River residents
August 24, 2012 - The Peace River Valley. Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
Lack of interpreters in Ontario courts becoming intolerable, judge says
A judge’s gavel.
Edmonton’s Mandel won’t seek fourth term as mayor
Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel makes his state-of-the-city speech on April 2, 2013.
Bryan Colangelo: Not exactly the president’s choice
Toronto Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo speaks during the team's media day in Toronto on Monday, October 1 2012. Colangelo is out as general manager of the Toronto Raptors, but he will remain the NBA team's president.
Suicidal thoughts can spread among teens, study finds
Adolescents who either went to school with or personally knew an individual who died by suicide were much more likely to seriously contemplate or attempt suicide, according to a study published May 21, 2013, in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Hallowed English colleges at odds over student housing
Andrew Jardine, right, estates bursar at Worcester College, points to the place where Exeter College hopes to build at Oxford.
3 top stock picks from Sentry’s Mason Granger
Mason Granger.
Merry Wives of Windsor leads the way in Vancouver’s Jessie theatre award nominations
A scene from Merry Wives of Windsor from the 2012 season of Bard on the Beach in Vancouver
Don't write an obituary for stock-picking just yet
Chris Umiastowski
Back from break, opposition leaders tackle Tories over Senate spending
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on May 21, 2013.
Koevermans nearing return to Toronto FC lineup
After undergoing off-season knee surgery, Toronto FC's Danny Koevermans is confident of a return to action on June 1. (file photo)
Telus's payout predictability sends a strong signal of confidence
John Heinzl
Drug users in Abbotsford, B.C., sue over bylaw that bans clean needle exchange
Mariner Janes holds a used needle he collected in the Downtown Eastside after a person called the Mobile Needle Exchange hotline with a tip on its location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, March 1, 2012.
OSFI head warns low rates spurring risky moves by banks
Julie Dickson will not be seeking a second term as the head of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.
Goldman sees two more bullish years
The New York Stock Exchange: Goldman Sachs' chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin sees little risk to U.S. stocks even if bond yields rise.
The Rob Ford spectacle is incredible and outrageous, and his friends need to demand that he do the right thing
Mayor Rob Ford is seen during a special council meeting on the Toronto Casino debate on May 21, 2013.
20 TSX-listed stocks that are cash gushers
Cash Flow
Six of legendary designer Philippe Starck’s favourite concepts
Designer Philippe Starck looks through his Lucite "Louis" chair, May 14, 2005, in New York during the Italian furnishings show "i Saloni."
Montreal basks in glow of C2-Mtl conference
Sophie Cousineau
Five underrated innovations at Google’s annual conference
Google Internet-ready glasses are only a prototype, but a select few developers have big-name apps on the way. These include software from CNN, Evernote and Twitter.
How Google intends to dominate with its Android plan
Rather than profit from the sale of software, Google is aiming for a critical mass, attempting to put Android everywhere. ‘It’s not just desktops, phones and laptops any more,’ says Sundar Pichai, senior Google vice-president. ‘It’s watches with displays, thermostats with displays, maybe a car console as a display…’
Kids get D- on physical activity report card as fewer walk or bike to school
A survey found 58 per cent of parents walked to school when they were kids, while only 28 per cent of their own kids do the same.
A nuts-and-bolts guide to managing change
Harvey Schachter
10 questions to gauge your job satisfaction
If you’re bored at work, it might be time for a career wake-up call.
Roughriders add experience as they prepare to host the 2013 Grey Cup
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hope former B.C. Lions receiver Geroy Simon will help provide his team with a boost this season. (file photo)
Watch Allegations, the Rob Ford re-enactment video
Watch: Toronto teen-art collective re-enacts the Rob Ford scandal
A scene from the re-enactment video.
Mutual fund and ETF leaders united on investor education
Mutual fund and ETF leaders united on investor education
Derailed Saskatchewan train spills more than 91,000 litres of oil
Crews work to clean up five Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. tankers containing oils that derailed near Jansen, Sask., on May 21, 2013.
Toronto Port Authority puts off plans to fill part of Lake Ontario for Porter airport extension
Porter Airline landing at Toronto Billy Bishop-Island Airport.
Are hipsters to blame for the rising cost of budget brews?
American beer Pabst Blue Ribbon's brewing and distribution in Canada is handled by Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
Senators riding a wave of confidence heading into Game 4 against Pens
Ottawa Senators coach Paul MacLean talks to the team during practice at Scotiabank Place ahead of game five of their Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semi-final NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Spain must bring its shadow economy back into the light
Sean Silcoff
Petronas launches engineering work for B.C. LNG project
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, a Malaysian landmark.
Auto industry makes the case for incentives
Federal and provincial governments should offer incentives to attract new vehicle assembly plants to Canada, Linamar Corp. president Linda Hasenfratz told an economic summit Tuesday.
Marianas Trench, Drake lead MMVA nominations
Marianas Trench performs during the CFL's 100th Grey Cup game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary Stampeders at the Rogers Centre on Nov. 25 2012.
Stock to watch: Hewlett-Packard a bargain despite recent gains
HP CEO Meg Whitman
How two Canadian sisters became stars on ABC’s Nashville
Lennon and Maisy Stella.
Despite lower tornado risks, experts caution Canadians to be prepared
A tornado passes across south Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013. A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 320 kilometres an hour.
Khaled Hosseini on writing, family and unlikely inspiration
Khaled Hosseini first two novels have sold over 38 million copies.
Why practice doesn’t always make perfect
Music eases anxiety of hospital ICU patients, study finds
Some ICU patients are later troubled by post-traumatic stress disorder.
Once red-hot, ConocoPhillips’ oil sands assets in deep freeze
David Parkinson
Joe Oliver: The end of fossil fuels would be an economic and social catastrophe
After taking a hiatus during the 2012 U.S. election campaign, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver headed south of the border in March to Chicago and Houston, and in April to Washington where he met the new interior secretary, Sally Jewel, State Department under-secretary Robert Hormats and senior members of Congress. During his visit to the capital, Mr. Oliver excoriated former NASA scientist James Hansen for his “exaggerated rhetoric” about the perils of oil sands expansion. Mr. Oliver expects to return to Washington once the new energy secretary, Ernest Moniz, settles into his job.
Ryder Hesjedal recovering from upper respiratory tract infection
Garmin-Barracuda's Ryder Hesjedal of Canada smiles as he waits for the start of the 149-kilometre Stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia on May 24, 2012.
You don’t need an Xbox to appreciate Microsoft
You don’t need an Xbox to appreciate Microsoft
How a fly-in community gets fresh food – without breaking the bank
FoodShare’s Debbie Field.
For his final film, Steven Soderbergh returns to the beginning
At Cannes, Steven Soderbergh praises the golden age of television.
Commercial and industrial loans rise, and with them, risk
A General Motors employee works on a van assembly line Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at GM's plant in Wentzville, Mo.
Rob Ford and the case against paying sources for information
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
New Brunswick discouraging new family doctors from practising: medical residents
Temporary foreign worker case involving B.C. coal mine dismissed
Penggui Yan, the chair of HD Mining International Ltd., seen here at the firm’s offices in Vancouver on February 4, 2013.
Emmanuel Arceneaux returns to B.C Lions after two-year stint in NFL
B.C. Lions' Emmanuel Arceneaux dives to catch a pass but drops it after hitting the ground during first half CFL action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday October 2, 2009.
In pictures: What's inside the Xbox One
Mississauga high-schoolers to join Rolling Stones for Toronto concert
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs on the 50 & Counting tour at the Honda Center on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif.
Transcript: Forget the hero leader, you need a company of leaders
Companies must show a willingness to allow people who don’t have a job title of manager or executive or whatever to take on leadership roles, management professor Ed Lawler says.
Why humble whey is making a foodie comeback
Caisse chief Michael Sabia has a new investment strategy
File photo of Caisse CEO Michael Sabia.
Burberry reports sales growth on strength of Asian market
A customer walks in front of a Burberry store in central London in 2008. Burberry is reporting 8 per cent sales growth in 2013, driven by the Asian market.
Street in front of former Jarry Park renamed for Expos star Gary Carter
Former Expos broadcaster Rodger Brulotte speaks to reporters after the city of Montreal changed the name of Faillon street in front of the former home of the Expos, Jarry Park, to Gary Carter street in honour of the former Expo Hall of Famer Gary Carter, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Montreal
It may be the ‘devil’s metal’ but what the devil is going on with silver?
Michael Babad
Renan Barao title defence axed for UFC 161 because of training injury
Crews work to finish assembling the UFC octagon in Toronto on Friday, December 9, 2011.
Ontario premier on Rob Ford: ‘personal issues’ should be dealt with quickly
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne meets with reporters May 21, 2013 at Queen's Park in Toronto on her 100th day in office.
Goldman Sachs liberates ICBC, and unlocks its value
Pedestrians pass an Industrial & Commercial Bank of China branch in Hong Kong in this April 3, 2007 file photo.
Unbelievable beef rendang with an Australian twist
Beef rendance is traditionally cooked in curry sauce, but chef Alec Martin prefers adding the curry sauce after cooking.
Beef rendang
Beef rendance is traditionally cooked in curry sauce, but chef Alec Martin prefers adding the curry sauce after cooking.
Why aren't our health cards accepted everywhere?
A patient prepares for treatment at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. More than half of Canadians feel they will experience a serious medical error while in hospital and 74 per cent of nurses feel likewise.
California winery says it makes wine containing no sulphites. Really?
Beppi Crosariol
Another politician falls at Charbonneau commission
The Coalition Avenir Québec Member of the National Assembly for the riding of Blainville, Daniel Ratthé was suspended from the CAQ caucus on Tuesday.
Harper’s office faces contempt complaint over $90,000 gift to Duffy
Senator James Cowan, the Liberal Senate leader, talks to media in Ottawa, Thursday, May 9, 2013 after copies of a report of an audit on Senators housing expenses were handed out.
Share your best photos of lines
A woman walks a dog along the seawall near where it ends west of Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday May 16, 2013.
AGF’s only buy rating gone with RBC downgrade
Blake Goldring, CEO of AGF Management
Why this mom dresses her bullying stepdaughter in thrift store outfits
El Corte Ingles to restructure $6.6-billion debt as profits plunge
A woman works at the Zara factory at the headquarters of Inditex in Arteixo, northern Spain, in this file photo.
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