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Project seeks to harness – and harvest – the force of Fundy
Technicians with OpenHydro and Nova Scotia Power prepare to deploy the first commercial, in-stream tidal turbine, in the Bay of Fundy in 2009. After just three weeks, the 10-tonne turbine was demolished by the strength of the tide.
Liberals block rival, clear nomination path for star recruit Andrew Leslie
Retired general Andrew Leslie, an adviser to the Liberal leader on foreign policy, is now the only declared contender in the Ottawa-Orleans nomination contest.
Red-hot Habs lean on Tokarski and Gallagher to down Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski (35) makes the save on a shot by Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14) in the third period at Joe Louis Arena. Montreal won 4-1.
Ottawa to address issue of harassment on Parliament Hill behind closed doors
The issue of harassment on Parliament Hill will be addressed behind closed doors on Tuesday by the all-party Board of Internal Economy committee, and MPs are expecting Speaker Andrew Scheer to provide guidance.
Packers, Rodgers roll over visiting Eagles in Sunday NFL action
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis.
Is Andrea Horwath still a good fit for NDP leadership?
Adam Radwanski
Bloody and bruised, Vision and Robertson eke out a win
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson speaks to supporters after being elected for a third term during a civic election in Vancouver on Nov. 15.
Breakdown of the winners in B.C.’s mayoral races
Lisa Helps is seen in this file photo.
Cardinals’ defence holds the line against Lions
Cardinals WR John Brown catches the football against safety James Ihedigbo in the third quarter on Sunday.
The Charbonneau Commission: From Accurso to Zambito
Cranes are shown at a construction site in Montreal, Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Quebec's construction sites will be idle on Monday following the announcement today of a general strike by unions representing workers.
Alberta Premier Prentice vows to keep Tories on track after ‘darkest days’
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice tells reporters that his government will balance its budget despite low oil prices, in Banff on Saturday, November 15, 2014.
Green Party of Vancouver grows in power despite one win on council
Adriane Carr
QB Kerry Joseph disappointed with his performance as Roughriders fall to Eskimos
Péladeau-led PQ would beat Couillard's Liberals in an election: poll
A new poll published over the weekend by Leger Marketing shows a PQ led by Pierre Karl Péladeau would defeat Premier Philippe Couillard’s Liberals in an election.
Hepner promises light rail for Surrey by 2018
Linda Hepner gives victory speech after she was elected Surrey mayor on Saturday. She garnered more votes than key rivals Doug McCallum and Barinder Rasode combined.
Vision Vancouver’s to-do list in their first 100 days
Vancouver mayor-elect Gregor Robertson greets supporters after being elected for a third term during the civic election in Vancouver on Nov. 15, 2014.
Trade agreement signed that would give Australian service, ag sectors advantages in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Australian Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove sit down for a meeting at Government House in Canberra, Australia, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. President Xi will address Parliament and attend meetings in Canberra following the G-20 leaders summit in Brisbane. (AP Photo/Stefan Postles, Pool)
The best images from around the world for Nov. 16
DEA agents spot-check medical staffs of 49ers, Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jets comeback falls short in overtime loss to Wild
Minnesota Wild defenseman Marco Scandella (6) celebrates his goal in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Jets 4-3 in overtime.
Kelly: When it comes to disciplining athletes, there are no rules
Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson makes his way off an NFL football practice field at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Peterson said he is certain he will play Sunday despite a serious personal matter that caused him to miss practice earlier this week.
Eskimos advance to West final with win over Roughriders
Edmonton Eskimos Eddie Steele (97), Otha Foster (37) and Mike Dubuisson (27) celebrate the win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders during CFL West semifinal action in Edmonton, on Sunday November 16, 2014.
Review: Hugh Jackman stars in a wistful and haunting 'The River' by Jez Butterworth
HOLD FOR STORY - This 2014 photo provided by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Hugh Jackman, left, as The Man, and Laura Donnelly, as The Other Woman, in "The River," a new play by Jez Butterworth, directed by Ian Rickson, at Circle in the Square Theatre in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Richard Termine)
QMJHL Roundup: Nicholas Blanchard leads Acadie-Bathurst past Victoriaville 7-2
Fatal church collapse in Nigeria raises concerns over Christian televangelist
Police officers escort trucks loaded with the casket containing the remains of 74 South Africans killed in a Nigerian church building collapse leaving the Waterkloof air base on November 16, 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa. A total of 116 people -- including 81 South Africans -- were killed on September 12 when a multi-storey guesthouse collapsed at a Lagos mega-church.
Edmonton Eskimos advance to West final with 18-10 win over Roughriders
The five biggest mistakes leaders make with their staff
Michelle Ray is a Vancouver-based leadership expert.
Liberals block rival, clear nomination path for Trudeau star Andrew Leslie
Lt. General (ret.) Andrew Leslie speaks in Montreal, on February 21, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Onex said to lead bidding for billionaire Hart’s juice-box maker SIG
The Onex Corp. logo is displayed at the company's annual general meeting in Toronto in 2012.
Japan slides into recession in wake of tax hike, undermining global growth prospects
In this Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 photo, trucks leave a container wharf in Tokyo. Japan reported Monday, Nov. 17 that its economy contracted at a real annual rate of 1.6 percent in July-September in the second straight quarterly decline. Most economists had forecast the world’s third-biggest economy expanded at about a 2 percent pace. The negative growth figure was much lower than expected and makes it very likely Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will delay implementation of a sales tax hike planned for October, 2015. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Japan says its economy contracted 1.6 per cent in July-Sept, 2nd straight quarter of decline
Don’t fall back on hiring for ‘fit’
Why strategy is dead in the water
Harvey Schachter
I’m struggling with my boss’s requests
Full statement from Bill Cosby's lawyer regarding allegations of sexual abuse
Legends reflect on call from Hockey Hall of Fame
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: 2014 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (l-r) Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek, and Rob Blake take part in the Hall blazer presentation prior to the Legends Classic Game at the Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
'Paid to learn': Facing skills shortage, manufacturers invest in training youth
Greg Wood, 25, has come through a three-week training program with Ontario Manufacturing Learning Consortium and is now doing a 23-week training program at Cyclone Manufacturing in Mississauga, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
The upside of the atomic give-and-take between Iran and Russia
A Russian worker walks past the Bushehr nuclear power plant, 1,200 km (746 miles) south of Tehran October 26, 2010. REUTERS/Mehr News Agency/Majid Asgaripour
Cause of deadly chemical leak that killed 4 workers at suburban Houston plant remains unknown
Randall Clements, plant manager of DuPont facility in LaPorte expressed the sadness the employees and managers are feeling for the fatal loss of four of their employees after a gas release took place in the plant early Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Marie D. De Jesus)
G20 concludes Brisbane meeting, agree to action to boost growth
British Prime Minister David Cameron addresses a press conference at the conclusion of the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014.
Rams defence contains Manning in victory over Broncos
St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 22-7.
Canadian directors clock more hours on boards than U.S., Europe
A survey of 120 directors by consulting firm Korn Ferry found directors reported working longer hours than in the past because of greater demands to keep pace with corporate issues and monitor risks.
Canada is falling behind global leaders in R&D
Barrie McKenna
After cluster of Ebola illnesses in Mali, US orders travellers from there to undergo screening
Study: Millions of people with heart stents may need anti-clotting drugs longer than one year
FILE- This undated image provided by Boston Scientific shows the drug-coated Taxus Express Paclitaxel Eluding Coronary Stent System. A major study answers a key question facing hundreds of thousands of people each year who get heart stents to prop open clogged arteries. (AP Photo/Boston Scientific, File)
Fed, Bank of Canada expected to resist inflation pressures on rates
David Parkinson
Alouettes crush Lions in East semi-final
S.J. Green #19 of the Montreal Alouettes catches the ball for a touchdown in front of Cord Parks #26 of the BC Lions during the CFL Eastern Division Semi-Final game at Percival Molson Stadium on November 16, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec.
Michael Jordan supports friend Denny Hamlin in NASCAR championship race finale
Driver Denny Hamlin climbs int his car as he prepares to practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Jennifer Lawrence, after hacking incident, speaks passionately about privacy rights
Co-starring in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" from left, actors Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson pose for a portrait on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Drew Gurian/Invision/AP)
Alberta legislature resumes amid low oil, critics eye return of bitumen bogeyman
Cott makeover aims to put fizz back into stock price
Cott’s soft drink business, Toronto bottling plant pictured, now account for just one fifth of the company’s sales.
Unclassified State Department computer system hacked, email shut down
Portuguese government official quits amid scandal over visas for wealthy foreigners
Municipal elections in B.C. end in defeat for several long-standing mayors
Gordie Howe ‘not doing well at all’ in stroke recovery, son says
Hockey great Gordie Howe watches an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on November 14, 2013. Howe's family says the hockey legend is showing some signs of improvement after suffering a significant stroke last weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Thousands march in support of Radio-Canada with more job cuts looming
The Radio-Canada CBC building is pictured on June 5, 2013 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Robertson’s win an impressive feat
Gary Mason
HEALTHBEAT: Study of hand transplants sheds light on brain's role in restoring sense of touch
Financial records show renowned journalism centre Poynter Institute lost $3.5M last year
Atari game cartridges dug up from New Mexico landfill hit pay dirt on eBay
FILE - In an April 26, 2014 file photo, film director Zak Penn shows a box of a decades-old Atari 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' game found in a dumpsite in Alamogordo, N.M. Joe Lewandowski, a consultant for the film companies that documented the dig, says the online auction of 100 Atari games, which ended Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, generated $37,000. The "E.T." game, still in its original box, sold for $1,537. (AP Photo/Juan Carlos Llorca, File)
Hall returns to Oilers lineup to face Arizona
Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall
Hall returns to Oilers lineup for game against Arizona
Edmonton Oilers' Taylor Hall (4), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93, Justin Schultz (19) and Jordan Eberle (14) celebrate a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during third period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alta., on Friday October 24, 2014. Hall will be in the Edmonton Oilers lineup when they host the Arizona Coyotes tonight. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Young man dead, two others injured after crash in western New Brunswick
Cash crunch, election loom as Newfoundland and Labrador legislature resumes
Vote often? People in New Brunswick riding return to polls weeks after election
University of Florida fires Will Muschamp
Head coach Will Muschamp of the Florida Gators watches his team warm up before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 15 in Gainesville, Fla.
'Artifacts you can hold': Zine culture endures in the age of the Internet
Lawyers to argue whether evidence at Justin Bourque sentencing should be public
Emergency response officers enter a residence in Moncton, N.B. on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Lawyers will be in a New Brunswick courtroom Monday to argue whether exhibits entered as evidence at Justin Bourque's sentencing should be made public, including a videotaped police interview where he admits to shooting three RCMP officers dead and wounding two others. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
The Quick Fix: Warm Potato Salad
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20 years later, 'Dumb and Dumber' back atop box office, sequel opens with $38.1 million
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels in a scene from "Dumb and Dumber To." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Hopper Stone)
President of MasterCard Canada shares how she climbed her way to the top
Resist the lure of home genetic tests
The U.S. FDA has barred 23andme from selling health-related genetic tests so the company is now marketing to Canadian customers.
Making art out of drabness: The work of the cartoonist Seth
It’s a predator’s world but we can still find our voice
Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Insurgent: It’s nothing but a bombed out city and fire for Shailene Woodley as she tries to save her mother in the new trailer for Insurgent, the second movie in the Divergent series. Is anyone else getting tired of apocalyptic teen fiction?
John Doyle: Ezra Levant and the survival anxiety of the establishment
John Doyle
Never again knowing a life without cancer
Eight surprising facts about B.C.'s 2014 municipal elections
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson speaks to supporters after being elected for a third term during a civic election in Vancouver on Nov. 15.
Congress is voting on Keystone pipeline, but obscure Nebraska panel could still hold sway
FILE - In this April 19, 2012 file photo, an irrigation pivot remains still along highway 14, several miles near the proposed new route for the Keystone XL pipeline in Neligh, Neb. Congress is scrambling to vote on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but the project could still end up before an obscure commission in Nebraska that regulates telephones, taxi cabs and grain bins. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Playing video games for money? 3 guys make career out of gaming, blaze new path online
Kurds demand long-term solutions to oil dispute after agreement reached with Baghdad
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, the Citadel of Irbil looms over downtown Irbil, 217 miles (350 kilometers) north of Baghdad, Iraq. The semi-autonomous Kurdish Regional Government has struggled to stabilize the local economy in the face of a militant onslaught and an expensive financial dispute with the Iraqi central government in Baghdad. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)
Police identify man killed in shooting at Toronto restaurant
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Man to appear in court on Monday after break and enter in Halifax
Vehicle sought after man, 70, killed in Richmond Hill, Ont., hit-and-run
Man killed, 3 injured in Chatham-Kent, Ont., crash: OPP
Teaching consent at a young age could help prevent sex assaults, say experts
CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi is shown in a handout photo. Sexual assault allegations against former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi have sparked a national conversation about how to facilitate the reporting of such incidents, but some advocates say the focus should instead be on prevention.THE CANADIAN PRESS/CBC
Man commits suicide with bomb after family feud in a German village
A police woman passes a destroyed police car near Homberg Germany, Nov. 16.
Turbine foes hoping to weigh in as huge wind-farm appeal set to kick off
A wind turbine is seen in Melancthon Township, Ont., on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Several families are legally challenging construction of wind farms in parts of Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel.
Lawyer: Bill Cosby won't address 'decade-old, discredited' abuse allegations
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2014 file photo, entertainer Bill Cosby pauses during a news conference. Cosby's attorney said Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 that Cosby will not dignify "decade-old, discredited" claims of sexual abuse with a response, the first reaction from the comedian to an increasing uproar over allegations that he sexually assaulted several women in the past. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Senior Toronto cop set to face G20 ‘kettling,’ mass arrest hearing
Police kettle protesters and uninvolved bystanders during the G20 summit in Toronto in 2010.
Obama administration says HealthCare.gov working well as 100,000 submit new applications
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell gestures while answering a reporters question following her tour of the Greater Prince William Community Health Center, Evergreen Terrace Site, in Manassas, Va., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The second sign-up season under President Barack Obama’s health overhaul starts Saturday with hopes that consumers will have a positive experience this time and fears that entrenched political opposition and renewed legal challenges may yet collapse the program. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Keystone XL vote, oil at multi-year lows to focus investors this week
TV Blog Buzz: Saying goodbye to 'American Idol''s Dawg; defending 'The Wire'
Randy Jackson is pictured in West Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 20, 2014. American Idol" is losing one of its original voices ??? and some think that's a good thing. Jackson, who was a judge on the show for 12 seasons and then acted as a mentor for one more, will not be back when the reality singing contest returns next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jordan Strauss/Invision
Laval’s Quebec football dominance comes to shocking end
Laval Rouge et Or players Guillaume Rioux (11), Pascal Lochard (L), Vincent Plante (36) and Pierre Lavertu (R) celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Calgary Dinos to win the Vanier Cup University Championship football game in Quebec City, Quebec, November 23, 2013.
Dutch authorities confirm bird flu that can be transmitted to humans at chicken farm
Prentice wants his cabinet to turn the other cheek
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice tells reporters that his government will balance its budget despite low oil prices, in Banff on Nov. 15.
Prentice wants his cabinet to turn the other cheek in upcoming legislative session
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice plays in a ball hockey game prior to the PC convention in Banff on Friday, November 14, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland
Two people killed in head-on crash in King Township
Fire destroys large meat producing plant in northern Spain and closes nearby highway
U.S.’s quarantine-fighting nurse rips Canada’s Ebola policy
In a Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 file photo, Kaci Hickox comes out of her house to speak to reporters, in Fort Kent, Maine.
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