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October 31

Gaudreau plays big part in Calgary's win over Nashville
Owner of Prince George mill that exploded appeals fines
Former Lakeland sawmill worker John Engstrom describes events from the sawmill explosion in Vancouver.
Chinese manufacturing growth falls in October along with weakening economy
Ticats’ defence scores two TDs in win over RedBlacks
Defensive back Delvin Breaux #27 of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats celebrates a touch-down with team mate defensive back Ed Gainey #29 during a CFL game against the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place Stadium on October 31, 2014 in Ottawa.
Handset maker Huawei to create 325 jobs at Ontario operations
Handset maker Huawei is aiming to build a ‘trusted brand’ in Canada, and sees creating Canadian jobs as part of the process.
Winnik, Kessel lead Leafs to win against Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs' Daniel Winnik (26) dives over Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Curtis McElhinney (30) as Blue Jackets' Fedor Tyutin, left, of Russia, and Jack Johnson (7) close in during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio.
Quieter services in line with Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent’s personality
Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent was killed when a Canadian man rammed two soldiers in Quebec with his car on Oct. 20, 2014.
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu: A cautionary tale on the agony of foresight
Cadets from the Royal Military College Saint-Jean are seen in the city of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
CBC struggling to move forward after Ghomeshi firing
Jian Ghomeshi addresses a Los Angeles crowd before a live broadcast of his radio show, Q, at the Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica, Calif., on Oct. 16.
B.C. Law Society won’t recognize Trinity Western law school
Trinity Western University is seen in this file photo.
How Canada’s terror laws could change
Police officers crossing the street in front of the the Parliament building after a sentry guard was shot October 22, 2014 in Ottawa. Dave Chan for The Globe and Mail.
In Surrey municipal election, crowded field vies to change the guard
Mayoral candidates Barinder Rasode, Doug McCallum and Linda Hepner each has a vision for the post-Dianne Watts era.
Surrey mayoral candidate: Linda Hepner: ‘I will deliver’
Male bystander intervention can help end sexual assaults, experts say
A promotional poster in the hallway of the CBC broadcast centre in Toronto for the CBC program Q featuring the show's host Jian Ghomeshi photographed Oct. 26. It has since been taken down.
Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum running as an experienced hand
Barinder Rasode hopes to become Surrey’s first Sikh mayor
Gov. Malloy says financial services giant UBS will remain in Connecticut through 2021
Edmonton man facing charges after police car stolen, crashed into tree
Female reporter made history in her industry
The photo was taken in April, 1956, while Angela Burke was in Europe to cover the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier.
Rising costs, indoor urban rinks change the face of Canada’s game
Roy MacGregor
In Manitoba, hotels shelter the province's most vulnerable wards
Thelma and Joseph Favel at their home in Powerview-Pine Falls, Man. The pair raised Tina Fontaine and her sister. Tina, a Sagkeeng First Nation teen, was killed in August. She had been placed at the Best Western Charter House Hotel in Winnipeg. October 16, 2014.
John Tory’s long road to victory kept his campaign team on its toes
John Tory celebrates at the Liberty Grand after winning the election on Oct 27 2014 to become Toronto's next mayor. Heading into today's vote, Tory was leading Olivia Chow and Doug Ford.
Sleep is a weapon: Sports, and society, discover Jason Bourne's secret
The Ottawa Senators’ Joseph Corvo yawns as he stretches during practice.
Canucks’ Burrows suspended three games without pay for hit on Emelin
Vancouver Canucks player Alexandre Burrows (14) congratulates forward Nick Bonino (13) for his goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) (not pictured) during the second period at Rogers Arena.
Alouettes can cap season turnaround with win over Argos
The Argos’ Zander Robinson, left, is seen running the ball against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Toronto on Oct. 25.
Eskimos could claim second in West with win over Lions
Mike Reilly #13 of the Edmonton Eskimos throws a pass over the rushing Brian Peters #27 of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a game between the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 19, 2014.
Canada to open the door wider to ‘higher calibre’ immigrants
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said on Friday that Canada aims to welcome as many as 285,000 new permanent residents next year, which is the highest planned total “in recent history,” according to the Minister.
B.C. company appeals $724,000 fine after fire killed two workers, injured 22
Is Doug Ford really ready, willing and able to pursue PC leadership?
Adam Radwanski
Four reasons B.C.’s fastest-growing city is a political powerhouse
A SkyTrain makes its way into Surrey in June 2012.
Saskatoon man guilty of threatening to kill boss, sentencing reserved
Herbalife agrees to settle federal class-action lawsuit filed by ex-salesman
Mitchell, Cornish don’t want rest before end of regular season
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell throws the ball during second half CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Calgary, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.
Space tourism: Virgin Galactic has big backers, ambitious dreams, celebrity passengers
Left Bank twists traditional French fare with flavours from Africa and Asia
Smoked cod croquettes are spread over a wooden board and bedecked with tomatoes, fresh herbs and lemon ribbons.
Toronto Police investigating Ghomeshi allegations
Jian Ghomeshi
Expansion talk that happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas
Former NBA player Jackie Robinson, centre, led a groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.4-billion (U.S.) arena on Wednesday in Las Vegas, even though he doesn’t own land or have financing in place yet.
The Globe's stars and dogs for the week: Fiat Chrysler shares are burning rubber
Vision-CUPE recording shows backroom deals standard fare in B.C.
Gary Mason
B.C. First Nation in spotlight over high salaries owes an explanation, minister says
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt prepares to take part in a Commons Aboriginal Affairs committee in Ottawa, on Parliament Hill, Thursday May 29, 2014.
Insurer AIG to pay $35M fine to New York to resolve licensing probe of 2 subsidiaries
Vancouver man files human rights complaint over advance poll locations
Engaged couple need to make paying off debt a priority
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TransLink Compass Card isn’t tapped out just yet
Stephen Quinn is the host of On the Coast on CBC Radio One, 690 AM and 88.1 FM in Vancouver
Midterm battles: Washington’s balance of power may be decided in Louisiana
Tea Party favourite Rob Maness, left, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy, centre, and Democrat Senator Mary Landrieu participate in a Senate debate at Louisiana State University, Wednesday.
Duhatschek: Hartley embodies motto ‘everything earned, nothing given’
Eric Duhatschek
Carbo Ceramics navigates the shifting sands of the fracking world
An industrial sand mine in Maiden Rock, Wis.
Have we lost sight of the difference between saving and investing?
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Gold producers pummelled as bullion drops to four-year low
Canadian gold companies, already under duress given the slump in commodity prices, were pummelled. This week, Kinross Gold Corp. fell 20 per cent to $2.41 (Canadian) a share, Yamana Gold Inc. lost 30 per cent to $4.49 and Goldcorp Inc. lost 15 per cent to $21.15.
Ontario, B.C. press Ottawa to land yuan trading hub
A hub would allow companies in Canada to convert currency directly into yuan, rather than changing money into U.S. dollars first, saving money for firms and bringing added business to Canada’s financial sector.
What you do after hours matters too
Leah Eichler
Teacher rekindles love of Indian village with relief fund
Among its programs, the fund provides training to village women so they can help provide for their families.
Three top ETF picks from J.C. Hood Investment’s John Hood
John Hood.
Space tourism rocket explosion stirs mixed emotions of sadness, acknowledgement of dangers
India’s first female bank CEO aims high
Eskimos looking to secure home playoff date in West semi with win over Lions
Productivity startup Slack surpasses $1-billion valuation
Slack Technologies Inc., a startup with roots in Vancouver co-founded by Canadian Stewart Butterfield, raised $120-million in a round of financing, valuing the company at $1.12-billion (U.S.).
Japan’s surprise stimulus roils markets, caps wild October
A man stands watching an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.
Atlantic City bust: How a storied gambling destination lost its lustre
From left, the Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City, the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, and the Revel Atlantic City.
Insurer AIG to pay $35M fine to New York to resolve licensing probe of 2 subsidiaries
Canadians Duhamel, Radford leaders after short program at Skate Canada
John Ralston Saul calls for all Canadians to be idle no more
John Ralston Saul at home: ‘Just transfer the power and money, and get on with it.’
Stampeders Mitchell, Cornish want a lot of work against Winnipeg Blue Bombers
After a long search, pharmacist finds a place for his money
Anthony Rage
Why an all-bank portfolio is bonkers
Why Garry Kasparov won’t be going to Russia anytime soon
Garry Kasparov was in Toronto to speak in the Grano Series on why the West should rethink its strategy for dealing with an insurgent Russia.
Koe puts up five points in sixth end in rout over Laycock in Grand Slam curling
Britain can thank austerity-lite for its current economic growth
Eric Reguly
One woman recalls the night 20 years ago she was sexually assaulted
Business Highlights
So did all that central bank stimulus actually stimulate?
Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Why women who are sexually assaulted remain silent
Oct. 31: Canadian insurers lead adaptation – and other letters to the ROB editor
Female OPP officer charged in alleged domestic assault in North Bay
A chuckling Ford on his mayoralty: ‘It will definitely be remembered’
Rob Ford at city hall on Oct. 31, 2014
World Series presentation by Chevrolet's Rikk Wilde
How GM got it right with the bumbling #chevyguy
The World Series car presentation made by #chevyguy Rikk Wilde.
Time is up on changes to refugee health care, court tells government
Thousands protest in Montreal against provincial economic policies
Residents of North Texas town of Denton deciding whether to ban new permits on fracking
File - In this July 15, 2014 file photo, from left, Topher Jones, of Denton, Texas, Edward Hartmann, of Dallas and Angie Holliday of Denton, Texas, hold a campaign sign outside city hall, in Denton, Texas. Tensions are mounting as big oil companies and hydraulic fracturing opponents try to sway voters to their side over a Tuesday referendum that would make Denton the first Texas city to ban further permitting of the drilling practice known as fracking. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Police investigating ex-CBC- star Jian Ghomeshi after two women come forward
Jian Ghomeshi arrives on the green carpet for the Juno Gala in Winnipeg on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Police in Toronto have opened a criminal investigation into former star radio host Jian Ghomeshi. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Justin Bourque's lawyer says sentencing law 'hastily made,' no regard for impact
CBC memo: Evidence of 'physical injury to a woman' spurred Ghomeshi firing
Jian Ghomeshi
How Hazel McCallion learned a thing or two about sprawl
Hazel McCallion says her one regret through 36 years of leading Mississauga was not promoting public transit more strongly.
Student stabbed at Brampton high school
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
George Fink buying at Bonterra Energy
Bullish on Quebecor
Fish kill in Prince Edward Island wasn't due to disease: preliminary report
AIG pays $35-million to end probe of units sold to MetLife
The AIG headquarters offices are seen in New York's financial district, January 9, 2013.
John Tory’s challenge: Finding the key to council
Mayor-elect John Tory speaks to reporters outside City Hall in Toronto on Tuesday.
Warren Anderson, chief of Union Carbide during 1984 Bhopal disaster, is dead at 92
FILE - In this Dec. 10, 1984 file photo, Warren M. Anderson, chairman of the board of Union Carbide, speaks in Danbury, Conn. Anderson, who headed Union Carbide Corp. when a chemical leak killed thousands of people in Bhopal, India in 1984, died Sept. 29, 2014 in Vero Beach, Fla. He was 92. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Into the wild: Yellowknife RCMP believe missing Japanese tourist in bush
Atsumi Yoshikubo, a Japanese tourist, is shown in a handout photo issued with the RCMP. Police suspect Yoshikubo may be trekking in the wilderness north of Yellowknife. She was last spotted nine days ago walking along a highway outside the city. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho-RCMP
Globe in Ukraine: A slow return to normal life on the front lines
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, an elderly woman walks past a bombed out street market near the train station in the town of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.
Woman, 43, charged after parking officer hit by car in midtown Toronto
In photos: Hotels used to house those in care of Manitoba's Child and Family Services
One of the hotels used by Child and Family Services to place children needing protective care in Winnipeg, Oct. 14, 2014.
Framing income splitting: Family-friendly, or lining wallets of wealthy dads?
LinkedIn, GoPro, Groupon, Goldcorp and Tempur Sealy International are big market movers
Famed tenor drops suit alleging art dealer sold him fake Morrisseau paintings
Reports of fake Morrisseaus in the art market have been circulating – and have been strenuously contested – for years.
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes did Friday
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