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November 17

TransCanada public relations documents on Energy East raise concerns
Longtime Los Angeles Times film critic, arts columnist Charles Champlin dies at 88
Toronto Public Health report urges action to prevent suicides
Commuters board a TTC train at Yonge Station in on Sept. 25, 2013. A Toronto Public Health report on suicide prevention urges the construction of barriers to prevent people from jumping onto subway tracks.
Three questions about the DEA spot checks on NFL teams
Federal drug enforcement agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least three visiting NFL teams' medical staffs as part of an investigation into former players' claims that teams mishandled prescription drugs. There were no arrests, Drug Enforcement Administration spokesman Rusty Payne said Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. The San Francisco 49ers' staff was checked at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after they played the New York Giants. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' staff was checked at Baltimore-Washington International airport after playing the Redskins. The Seattle Seahawks, who played at Kansas City, confirmed via the team's Twitter account that they were spot-checked as well.
Manufacturing drop a drag on Ontario, as rising commodity prices lift Alberta
Workers lay cables and wiring in a Global Express jet being manufactured at Bombardier Inc.'s Downsview assembly plant in this file photo.
Producer Dr. Luke moves to dismiss pop singer Kesha's rape claim from civil lawsuit
FILE - In this April 23, 2014 file photo, Lukasz Gottwald aka Dr. Luke arrives at the 31st Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. Attorneys for the music producer Gottwald, known professionally as Dr. Luke, filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, seeking the dismissal of claims made by the pop singer, Kesha, that she was raped by her mentor. Gottwald's filings argue that the claims are barred by the statue of limitations. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
UN raises alarm on global youth unemployment crisis
More than 500 million young people live on less than $2 a day, and millions, many of them girls, lack access to good-quality education. Other barriers include human-rights abuses and violence and poor access to health care, the report says.
Abbotsford mayor-elect challenged to make housing pledges a reality
Frank Johnstone, a homeless truck driver, walks through a treed area near his tent where Abbotsford city officials spread chicken maneure in an effort to keep homeless people from living in the area in Abbotsford, B.C., in June, 2013.
Kelly: Blue Jays make an eye-popping bet with $82-million deal
Cathal Kelly
In Throne Speech Prentice promises balanced books despite volatile oil prices
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice waves to the gallery during before the speech from the throne at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, on Monday November 17, 2014.
Images capture stylist making wigs for two young cancer patients
Last-minute shift of support for Hepner as Surrey mayor, poll shows
Linda Hepner elected Surrey Mayor makes her way into her election party in Surrey, B.C. November 15, 2014.
Lions GM Wally Buono 'shocked, devastated' by playoff loss to Alouettes
B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides pauses for a moment during a news conference at the teams practice facility in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Tories hold both seats in federal by-elections
Pat Perkins takes the stage at the Conservative headquarters on Monday Nov. 17, 2014 in Whitby, Ont.
Stampeders, Eskimos resume Battle of Alberta in West Division final
The Stampeders’ Drew Tate throws against the B.C Lions on Nov. 7. Calgary is going to meet Edmonton at McMahon Stadium in an all-Alberta division final for the first time since 2001.
Venezuela's Maduro says global meeting being planned to discuss world oil prices
Bettman quashes expansion rumours as talk of Vegas deal swirls
David Shoalts
'Today' executive Jamie Horowitz exiting after brief tenure; not 'right fit,' NBC memo says
One more Senate vote needed to force Keystone XL showdown with Obama
On Monday, anti-Keystone XL activists put an inflatable black pipeline outside Senator Mary Landrieu’s home just east of Capitol Hill. Ms. Landrieu, a Louisiana Democrat, championed the pro-Keystone XL legislation in the Senate in an effort to save her seat in this month’s mid-term elections. She faces a run-off on Dec. 6 against Republican Bill Cassidy, sponsor of the pro-Keystone
Lou Williams finds his form again with the Raptors
Lou Williams, right, drives at Utah Jazz guard/forward Joe Ingles on Saturday. Williams dropped 13 points in 23 minutes to help the Raptors to a 111-93 win at home.
How Robertson’s mea culpa helped the Vision Vancouver campaign
Gary Mason
Mystery of sea-star deaths on Pacific north coast of North America solved
This May 16, 2014 file photo provided by Oregon State University shows an ochre sea star on the Oregon coast with one leg disintegrating from star wasting syndrome. Scientists are pretty sure they have isolated a virus that is reponsible for the disease that has killed millions of sea stars from Southern California to southern Alaska since summer 2013. Scientist don't know what triggered the massive outbreak of the virus, which has been in the marine environment since at least 1942.
Robertson vows to increase community input in future
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson waves as he leaves on his bike after a news conference in Vancouver on Monday.
Parole board keeps travel ban outside of Canada on for Robert Latimer
Saskatchewan farmer Robert Latimer is pictured in Ottawa on March 17, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tom Hanson
Report raises concerns about B.C. agency that investigates police
Vancouver Police look on in Vancouver, B.C. in this file photo.
Clampdown on foreign workers puts Banff in a bind
Toronto police crack down on illegal parking during rush hour
Traffic and pedestrians on Bloor Street West in Toronto on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Wallet stolen in 1979 returned to owner in Kamloops, B.C.
Martha Shepherd holds returned pieces of identification she had stolen on Vancouver Island in 1979, in Kamloops, B.C. When Ms. Shepherd answered the phone, the last thing she expected to hear was that someone found her wallet - 35 years after her purse was stolen.
No longer in service: New York City plan would replace street pay phones with Wi-Fi hubs
With Senate vote nearing, supporters of oil pipeline seek last vote needed to approve it
FILE - In this March 11, 2013 file photo, a sign reading "Stop the Transcanada Pipeline" stands in a field near Bradshaw, Neb., along the Keystone XL pipeline route through the state. With the clock ticking, supporters of a Senate bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline are still scrambling to find the last vote. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Tory candidate's second try results in win in New Brunswick byelection
N.S. victim’s boat had four bullet holes, ‘murder for lobster’ trial told
A lobster is shown at a Nova Scotia store in 2012. The Crown in Nova Scotia says a Cape Breton man was dragged out to sea and tied to an aluminum anchor in a case of ‘murder for lobster.’
Here’s why the Habs are No. 1 in the league standings
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov (79) and Detroit Red Wings left wing Johan Franzen (93) go after the puck in the first period at Joe Louis Arena.
Why BlackBerry is on the verge of returning to substantial growth
Chris Umiastowski
Even value investors should recognize the importance of quality
John Reese
TV powerhouse Glen Larson brought hit shows to millions of households
Glen Larson, writer and producer behind well-loved TV series such as the original "Battlestar Galactica," ''Knight Rider," ''Magnum, P.I." and "Quincy, M.E.," has died. He was 77.
In photos: Poultry fanciers strike a pose
TOPSHOTS A combination of pictures created on November 16, 2014 shows Poultry fanciers with their entries at the National Poultry Show, hosted by 'The Poultry Club of Great Britain' and held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire, in the West Midlands, on November 16, 2014. (L-R top row) Jane Morgan with her Barbu d'Uccle Bantam named 'Chianti', Sam Troth with his Japanese Bantam Cock, Tracey Gunning with her Malay Asian Hard Feather, Georgina Keam with her White Wyandotte Bantam Cock named 'Lincoln' (L-R middle row) Richard Rowley with his Blue-laced Wyandotte Bantam Cockerel, Steve Dace with his Silver-laced Wyandotte Large Fowl, James Bett with a White Cochin Large Fowl Hen, David Iley with his Japanese Bantam Male Mottled Frizzle (L-R bottom row) Nigel Allman with his Black Bantam Orpington, Alyce Fisher with her Buff Orpington Cock, Jane Morgan with her Barbu d'Uccle Bantam named 'Chianti' and Richard Boden with his Rumpless Booted Bantam. AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFFOLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
How to profit from climbing U.S. wages
Think rising rates are scary for your portfolio? This is scarier
U.S. money manager GMO's forecasts for market returns, widely followed by investment professionals, are now decidedly downbeat.
Jim Prentice’s green ideas for the oil sands
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice waves to the gallery during before the speech from the throne at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, on Monday November 17, 2014.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
WestJet strikes tentative deal with its 1,200 pilots; vote slated for December
Telus joins BCE in challenging Rogers’ GamePlus NHL app
Rogers says features such as its ‘Ref cam’ on its online NHL app were designed with an online experience in mind and therefore qualify for an exemption from CRTC broadcast regulations.
Kessel meets with media following reported snub of reporter after loss
Leafs Phil Kessel (81) breaks up ice during the third period of the NHL game between the Pittsburg Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the ACC in Toronto, Ontario on Oct. 26, 2013.
Report raises concerns about B.C. agency that investigates police
Greg Matters is pictured in a photo provided by his family. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho
Three top stock picks from Sprott’s John Wilson
John Wilson.
Five lessons from kindergarten that professionals need to remember
What you learned in kindergarten still applies to your working life.
Time to get people and cars moving in Vancouver
A night time shot Lion's Gate Bridge in Vancouver. Photo By John Lehmann/Globe and Mail
Can you afford to ignore employees’ mental health?
Gillian Livingston
Families of Calgary stabbing victims ask media to stand down on warrants
Stampeders, Eskimos resume CFL's Battle of Alberta in West Division final
Keurig head denies allegations of anti-competitive business practices
Keurig Canada president Stéphane Glorieux addressed the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Monday, talking about how his company drives change through innovation in the beverage industry.
Stymied by Actavis-Allergan deal, Valeant looks for another M&A
Dr. Keith A. Marcus draws Allergan Inc. Botox into a syringe before administering it to a patient at the offices of Marcus Facial Plastic Surgery in Redondo Beach, Calif., U.S., on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.
Greenpeace sees ‘dirty tricks’ in PR firm’s TransCanada plan
TransCanada CEO Russ Girling announces the company is moving forward with the 1.1 million barrel-per-day Energy East Pipeline project at a news conference in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013.
More than one million people in France have now seen Xavier Dolan's 'Mommy'
Solar energy company SunEdison, TerraForm buy wind power developer First Wind for up to $2.4B
Amid criticism, Wendy Williams defends 'Aaliyah' film
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2014 file photo, TV talk show host Wendy Williams arrives during the 2014 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Williams, host of her talk show "The Wendy Williams Show," also produced the Lifetime TV film, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B." (Photo by Omar Vega/Invision/AP, File)
Mystery of sea-star deaths on Pacific north coast of North America solved
An ochre sea star with one leg disintegrating from star wasting syndrome is pictured on the Oregon Coast on May 16, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Oregon State University, Elizabeth Cherny-Chipman
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Yukon warns of boozing birds, flying drunk on fermented fruit
A Bohemian waxwing positions a mountain ash berry before swallowing on Dec. 18, 2013, in Anchorage, Alaska. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Anchorage Daily News, Erik Hill
Departing Smithsonian chief says museums have become more vital throughout digital outreach
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Wayne Clough speaks during an interview at the Smithsonian Institution Building, or The Castle, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Clough prepares to step down after six years working to modernize the digital outreach and fundraising capacity of the world's largest museum complex. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Bill Cosby maintains silence, but can he outlast accusations as sexual assault scandal rages?
FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2013 file photo, actor-comedian Bill Cosby poses for a portrait in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File)
Inflation in Europe vs Canada vs US (monthly, year over year per cent)
Halliburton merger takes some heat off Canadian rivals
Jeffrey Jones
Fox renews 'So You Think You Can Dance' with a stage versus street theme for 12th season
This Sept. 3, 2014 photo released by Fox shows season 11 winning contestants Ricky Ubeda, left, and Valerie Rockey performing a Hip-Hop routine on the Fox series, "So You Think You Can Dance." The dance competition series returns for its 12th season next summer. (AP Photo/Fox, Adam Rose)
Rates mixed at US Treasury auction with rates on 6-month bills at highest level since March
Charles Manson gets licence to marry woman, 26, who visits him in prison
A marriage licence has been issued for Charles Manson to wed 26-year-old Afton Elaine Burton.
Statoil says Arctic Castberg Field is profitable at sub-$80 oil
A sign for a Statoil petrol station is seen in Oslo in this Dec. 11, 2012 file photograph.
China diplomat sees ‘mountain of difficulties’ around Northern Gateway
The view looking down the Douglas Channel from Kitimat, B.C., on June, 17, 2014. The terminus of the Northern Gateway pipeline project is slated to be in the area.
University students want Edmonton to ban use of e-cigarettes in public places
Video: Chef Basics: How to make the perfect stock – with Matt DeMille’s five top tips
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Texas records: Minor, moderate environmental violations at chemical plant where 4 workers died
Aaron Woods, a spokesman for DuPont said that four DuPont employees got killed after being exposed to a gas early Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in LaPorte, Texas. The reasons for the incident are still under investigation. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Marie D. De Jesus)
Teacher's sells stake in five U.S. malls to joint venture partner
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Monday
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
A quick look at 2011 Conservative election pledges aimed at families
California man sentenced to 5 years' probation, restitution for damaging Banksy art in Utah
Private member's bill looks at changing procurement policy to boost business
Initial public offerings scheduled to debut this week
Labrador residential school lawsuits claim Ottawa is liable for abuses
Norfolk Southern to buy part of northeast U.S. rail line from Canadian Pacific
The close: TSX higher amid major M&A activity
The company logo of Halliburton oilfield services corporate offices is seen in Houston.
Ferry service cuts costing B.C. tourism nearly $4-million in revenue: study
A B.C. Ferries vessel arrives near Skidegate on Haida Gwaii in October 2012.
Five gorgeous gardens to inspire green thumbs through these frosty days
Oil and gas CFOs are snapping up their companies' shares
Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracking have helped producers gain access to gas reserves, but energy prices have slumped.
Honda quietly repairing Takata air bags across US, even as official recall covers limited area
High-yield energy stock comes with increased risk
A TransAlta wind farm
The best images from around the world for Nov. 17
T.I.'s advice to protege Iggy Azalea on dealing with criticism: count your money
Rap artist T.I., Clifford Harris, arrives for the taping of BET Hip-Hop Awards 08 at the Atlanta Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in Atlanta.T.I. sees protege Iggy Azalea absorbing barbs, whether from rap heavyweights Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg or the endless Internet hordes, and the businessman in him offers his "little sister" a simple way to deal with it: just count your money. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Erik S. Lesser
Environmental group decries lack of action to save porbeagle sharks
Stanton agrees to terms on $325-million deal with Marlins
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2014, file photo, Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton follows through on a solo home run of off Milwaukee Brewers' Yovani Gallardo during the third inning of a baseball game in Milwaukee.
Public editor: The problem with Ezra Levant’s complaint
Ezra Levant, Sun Media columnist and Sun TV commentator has complained about a recent Globe and Mail story.
Dealer group forecasts US new vehicle sales will rise to 16.9 million next year
Q&A: Ask our own strategist how to improve your investment returns
Soap opera actor charged with vehicular assault, DUI after car crash in northeast Ohio
FILE - In this June 13, 2013 file photo, actor Freddie Smith arrives at the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards nominee reception in Beverly Hills, Calif. Authorities say Smith's blood-alcohol level was over the legal limit when he crashed his vehicle in northeast Ohio last month. Smith sustained minor injuries in the Oct. 7 crash near Ashtabula, which is about 55 miles northeast of Cleveland. The State Highway Patrol says the 26-year-old Smith failed to negotiate a curve and drove into a culvert, flipping the car. The patrol confirms that Smith's blood-alcohol level was .093 at the time of the crash. The legal limit in Ohio is .08. (Photo by Scott Kirkland/Invision/AP, File)
Tourism and business losing millions over cuts to BC Ferries: study
Box office top 20: 'Dumb and Dumber To' tops 'Big Hero 6'
Competition Bureau investigating Loblaw's treatment of wholesale suppliers
FTC says firm that offered online privacy certificates didn't check compliance
Polar bears declining in health, numbers in Beaufort, study shows
This handout photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, taken in 2005, shows a male polar bear approaching biologists in Beaufort Sea, Alaska.
Jets bring points back from a tiring road swing and face Devils Tuesday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Nate Prosser (39) checks Winnipeg Jets center Mathieu Perreault (85) off the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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