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Ivanhoé strikes again, agrees to deal for office space in Seattle
The Seattle skyline is seen in this undated file photo.
Pop star Katy Perry to perform at Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 1 in Phoenix
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2014 file photo, Katy Perry performs on stage at "The Prismatic World Tour" at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Quebec review recommends $2.3-billion in provincial spending cuts
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard speaks during question period Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the legislature in Quebec City. Mr. Couillard says he’ll consider the recommendations of a report laying out $2.3-billion in spending cuts, but it will be up to his government to make the final call.
Lydia Ko wins record haul at LPGA finale
Lydia Ko of New Zealand holds up her Race to the CME Globe trophy on the 18 green Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 at the Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla., after the final round of the LPGA's CME Group Tour Championship.
Rangers cruise to shutout win over Habs in rematch of East final
New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) scores on Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski (35) during the first period at Madison Square Garden.
Innovative Winnipeg zoo experiment shares the plight of polar bears
McIlroy aims for back-to-back wins at Australian Golf Club
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot from the third tee during the final round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai November 23, 2014.
Edmonton Eskimos fall short of Grey Cup with 43-18 loss to Calgary Stampeders
Gilchrist makes clutch defensive play in dire minute in Sunday NFL action
San Diego Chargers strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (38) celebrates on the field after the Chargers defeated the St. Louis Rams 27-24 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in San Diego.
Board members make final push to ban breeding in Vancouver Aquarium
Sarah Blyth and Constance Barnes, two of five current Vision commissioners on the seven-member board, have advocated for an end to the aquarium’s cetacean captivity.
National Ballet’s Nijinsky: A triumph on all fronts
Heather Ogden and Guillaume Côté are pictured in the production of Nijinsky, in a handout photo. For two married principal dancers with the National Ballet of Canada, a pas de deux is about to become a pas de trois.
QMJHL Roundup: Clapperton's hat trick leads Oceanic to 8-2 rout over Islanders
A little-known lesson in First Nations diplomacy
Mark Hume
'Mad Men' stars to present honorary International Emmy to show's creator Matthew Weiner
FILE - In this June 20, 2011, file photo, Matthew Weiner, creator of "Mad Man," accepts the award for best drama series at the inaugural Critics' Choice Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Weiner will be receiving the honorary International Emmy Founders Award, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at the International Emmys Gala ceremony at the Hilton New York. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
John Downey survived more than 20 years in Chinese prisons during the Cold War
John Downey speaks during a news conference in New Britain, Conn. in 1973.
The best images from around the world for Nov. 23
Brady, Patriots continue to roll with blowout win over Lions
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the rush by Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass.
Brazil’s police under scrutiny over civilian deaths
Police, seen working against gangs in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, were responsible for 11,000 citizen deaths between 2008 and 2013 -- the most in the worlds, according to a non-governmental report
Silver lining for snowed out Bills, upcoming game is against familiar Jets
Buffalo Bills quarterbacks Jeff Tuel, left, Kyle Orton (18) and EJ Manuel practice at the Detroit Lions indoor NFL football training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. The Bills are using the facility in preparation for Monday's game against the Jets, which was moved to Detroit because of the snowstorm in Buffalo.
Seahawks slip past Cardinals in low-scoring divisional tilt
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson makes a long run to out of bounds near the end zone that was called back on a holding penalty in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Seattle.
Amber Hockin, Irene Lanzinger in race to lead B.C. Federation of Labour
Justine Hunter
Spurs’ Joseph blossoms after summer success with Team Canada
San Antonio’s Cory Joseph says Team Canada expects to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Stampeders ride into Grey Cup with convincing win over Eskimos
Calgary Stampeders Jon Cornish (9) runs away from Edmonton Eskimos Otha Foster (L), Marcell Young (23) Aaron Grymes (36) and Gregory Alexandre (R) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the CFL's Western Final football game in Calgary, Alberta, November 23, 2014.
Popovich talks Ginobili, growth and why he hired a female coach
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been bench boss longer than any other working coach in the major North American pro sports.
Kaillie Humphries pilots four-man bobsled crew to silver medal
Bobsled pilot Kaillie Humphries helps move her sled with her male teammates following a training run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.
Stampeders going to Grey Cup, beat Eskimos 43-18 in CFL's West final
Calgary Stampeders celebrate winning the CFL Western Final in Calgary, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Kelly: Don’t look now, but the Raps are – gasp – the best team in the East
Cathal Kelly
Hometown boy Reaves scores winner to lead Blues past Jets
St. Louis Blues forward Jaden Schwartz (17) scores on Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) during the second period at MTS Centre.
Home Sweet Home: Ryan Reaves and Alex Steen lead Blues past Jets 4-2
St. Louis Blues' Ryan Reaves (75) and Steve Ott (9) celebrate Reaves' game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 23, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Jacobs Engineering CEO Craig Martin announces retirement, cites health reasons
Canada's Kaillie Humphries pilots four-man bobsled crew to silver medal
Women on boards: How Canadian industries stack up
Syncrude's Mildred Lake oil sands upgrader vent's into overcast skies north of Fort McMurray, Alberta on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Five Canadian corporate governance winners and losers
Find out which companies stand out and earn thumbs up -- or down -- in this year's Board Games.
Why are Canada’s resource boards behind the curve?
The energy sector lags behind the rest of the Canadian business world when it comes to gender diversity in boardrooms.
Board Games 2014 methodology
For the 13th year in a row, Report on Business has rated Canada’s corporate boards using a rigorous set of governance criteria designed to go far beyond minimum mandatory rules imposed by regulators.
Board Games 2014: The best and worst governed companies in Canada
Sun Life earned the top score in 2014's Board Games report on corporate governance.
Tips to lure in new recruits
A slow unveiling of gender diversity plans in Canadian companies
Principal Stella Thompson of Governance West in Calgary, Alberta.
Leaders: get out of your comfort zone and go digital
Rick Lash is the national director of the leadership and talent practice for Hay Group in Canada.
Our company's work hours are extreme
Daniel Lublin
Make networking jolly – just change your approach
Harvey Schachter
Why now? Assault victim advocates point to shifting cultural attitudes in Cosby allegations
Comedian Bill Cosby performs during a show at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Fla., Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Performances by Cosby in Nevada, Illinois, Arizona, South Carolina and Washington state have been canceled as more women come forward accusing the entertainer of sexually assaulting them years ago. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Quebec’s broken promise on daycare fees was inevitable
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard explains himself in the National Assembly after breaking his promise not to raise daycare fees.
Manitoba makes some progress on child welfare
Kerri Irvin-Ross, Manitoba’s Minister of Family Services at her office in Winnipeg Manitoba, October 15, 2014. Lyle Stafford for the Globe and Mail
No projects yet approved for Ottawa manufacturing fund after 18 months
Gary Goodyear, the minister of state responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, says applications to the program are still under review.
Ontario to restrict e-cigarettes like regular smokes, ban sale to minors: Report
Daryl Cura demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago on April 23, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nam Y. Huh
International group explores future of Internet governance
The commission is reviewing a raft of Internet-related issues, from cybercrime and freedom of expression to taxation and transfer pricing.
High-flying Fairfax is poised for more positive momentum
Norman Rothery
CRTC hearing will determine access to new fibre technology
CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais in Gatineau Sept. 5, 2014.
Sailor missing after leaving Vancouver, failing to return
Missing sailor Rui Yamamoto, 31, is shown in a Vancouver Police handout photo.Yamamoto is missing after leaving Vancouver on a sailboat and failing to return as expected.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vancouver Police
Additional $200M announced for military mental health programs over 6 years
Canadian soldiers with the 1st RCR Battle Group, The Royal Canadian Regiment, help a comrade, center, getting on a helicopter after he was injured in an IED blast during a patrol outside Salavat, in the Panjwayi district, southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan, Monday, June 7, 2010. The federal government has announced $200 million over six years to support mental health needs of military members, veterans and their families. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Anja Niedringhaus
It’s time to ensure Canada’s food pricing formulas are transparent, fair
Barrie McKenna
Holiday creep hits Black Friday, but will shoppers spend?
John Heinzl
More arrests at B.C. pipeline protest; 11-year-old girl taken into custody
RCMP officers stand by on Burnaby Mountain as Kinder Morgan contractors prepare to drill a borehole in preparation for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion in Burnaby, B.C., on Friday November 21, 2014.
Ridley delays expansion of terminal in B.C.
Petroleum Coke at Ridley Terminals a bulk handing facility for mind coal and petroleum coke in Prince Rupert June 24, 2008.
Banks leads Ticats to win over Alouettes and berth in Grey Cup
Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Brandon Banks celebrates on the sidelines during second half action against the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL Eastern Division final in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014.
More arrests at B.C. pipeline protest; 11-year-old girl taken into custody
Portuguese ex-premier to be held in jail while fraud, corruption case proceeds
News photographers and cameramen take pictures of a Portuguese police car where former Prime Minister Jose Socrates is brought into a court, in Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. Socrates has been detained by police as part of an investigation into corruption, money-laundering and tax fraud, Portugal's Attorney-General's office said Saturday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Manitoba erects road signs even when work isn't being done
A Manitoba construction-project signs is pictured on a Winnipeg street in October, 2014. The Manitoba government has a policy that allows signs touting its economic agenda to be erected at construction sites long before work begins and to be left up over the winter lull, The Canadian Press has learned. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert
British-Iranian woman detained for trying to attend volleyball match released on bail
Undated photo released by the Ghavami family Sunday Nov. 23, 2014, showing Iranian-British woman Ghoncheh Ghavami, who has been released on bail according to reports from her family on Sunday Nov. 23, 2014, after being jailed for attending a men's volleyball game in Iran. Law graduate Ghavami was detained for attending a men's volleyball match on June 20, 2014, and held in solitary confinement.
One Direction, Katy Perry win big at American Music Awards with 3 each; Azalea, Beyonce win 2
FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2014 file photo, Iggy Azalea performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Azalea, from Australia, is the lead nominee at Sunday's American Music Awards. She will compete for top awards such as artist, new artist and single of the year for her smash hit, "Fancy." (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)
AP Exclusive: Letter that inspired Kerouac's 'On The Road,' sparked Beat Generation to be sold
This image provided by the Profiles in History auction house shows the cover of an auction catalog, featuring several pages of what has become known as "The Joan Anderson Letter," some 16,000 Benzedrine-fueled, stream-of-consciousness words written by Neal Cassady to his friend Jack Kerouac in 1950. The letter, Kerouac said shortly before his death, would have transformed his counterculture muse Cassady into a towering literary figure, if only it hadn't been lost. As it turns out, the letter wasn't lost, just misplaced, and it's scheduled to go on sale Dec. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Profiles in History)
Ottawa's anti-corruption rules on suppliers a threat to Canadian economy: study
Public Works Minister Diane Finley responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Monday November 3, 2014 in Ottawa. New federal rules that threaten to ban companies convicted of crimes from public contracts could kill jobs and hurt the Canadian economy, warns a study conducted for a powerful business group. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Maritime lobster levy delayed until spring, fisheries ministers say
Fishing boats loaded with lobster traps head from the harbour in West Dover, N.S. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.A promise from the three Maritime provinces to have a levy in place before the end of the year to support a marketing strategy for the region's embattled, $1-billion lobster industry is facing more delays. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Quebec review recommends $2.3 billion in cuts as province seeks balanced budget
Lucienne Robillard, left, speaks at a news conference announcing her nomination as the head of a commission that will study provincial programs, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Quebec City. Quebec Treasury Board President Martin Coiteux looks on. Robillard says the province is living beyond its means and needs to find a way to deliver services at a lower cost. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Tottenham defeats Hull with last-minute winner
Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen (R) celebrates scoring a goal with team-mate Jan Vertonghen during their English Premier League soccer match against Hull City at the KC Stadium in Hull, northern England November 23, 2014.
Boy, 12, dies after being shot by Cleveland police officer while wielding fake gun
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
'Mockingjay, Part 1' opens with $123 million, down from 'Catching Fire' debut
In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)
Dozens killed at volleyball match in Afghanistan’s deadliest attack this year
Canadian soldier dies after freak accident at CFB Petawawa
CFB Petawawa
Exercising to avoid the flu? It’s all about the sweet spot
Studies have shown that working out boosts your immune system, but overdoing it actually makes things worse.
Reclaiming medicine’s spiritual roots: Treating people, not just diseases
Philip Crowell of The Children's and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia says spiritual care is about the health-care process and is not tied to religion.
COPD: The common, deadly and often overlooked illness
COPD lives mainly in the shadows, with many cases going undiagnosed and treatment not being effectively delivered.
Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever- What, you were expecting Grumpy Cat’s best Christmas ever? The feline Internet meme-turned-Lifetime movie brilliantly casts Aubrey Plaza in the main role, but let’s remember:Casting Bill Murray as Garfield also seemed bang-on. A million eye rolls seem in the spirit, so no worries. The TV movie airs Nov. 29.
Stealth Workout: Pillow Power
1. Lie on your right side with the pillow folded up under your waist and your right knee bent on the floor. 2. Lift your left leg, keeping it straight and your foot flexed. Cross your right arm over your chest so you can’t hold the floor for balance. Then place your left hand behind your head and use your core to lift your body slightly off the pillow. 3. Pulse your upper- and lower-body toward each other. Don’t let your shoulders roll forward or backward. Do 20 repetitions, then switch sides.
Meditate on this to jumpstart your immune system
A study found that people who meditated took less sick days than those who did not.
Springsteen guitarist Van Zandt shares his secrets to being the boss
The Quick Fix: Spiced Hot Chocolate
This recipe makes a sophisticated twist on the regular mug of cocoa.
Generation lost-at-sea
Velvet Underground reissue: When horrible noise had cultural urgency
The new six-disc reissue of the Velvet Underground’s self-titled third album shows what a change of direction it represented for the band.
John Doyle: The strangeness of Strange Empire is its brilliance
John Doyle
Liverpool’s woes continue with loss at Crystal Palace
Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard, centre, holds his hand to his head after Crystal Palace were 3-1 up during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014.
Hamilton clinches his 2nd F1 title after winning Abu Dhabi GP
Mercedes-AMG's British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi on November 23, 2014 after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.
$1.1 billion in lapsed funding for veterans 'not lost money': Fantino
Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday Sept.18, 2014 . Fantino says the department's $1.1 billion dollars in unused funding over seven years is "not lost money." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Federer clinches decisive point for Switzerland to win Davis Cup final
(L-R) Switzerland's tennis players Michael Lammer, Marco Chiudinelli, Stanislas Wawrinka, Roger Federer and Davis Cup team captain Severin Luthi celebrate after Switzerland beat France in the Davis Cup tennis final at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France, on November 23, 2014. Roger Federer gave Switzerland its first Davis Cup title by defeating France's Richard Gasquet in straight sets in the first of the final's reverse singles.
My interpretation of Prime Minister Harper’s third visit to China
Luo Zhaohui, China's ambassador to Canada
Ottawa pledges $200-million to aid veterans with mental health issues
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino responds to asks a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2014. The federal government announced on Nov. 23, 2014 that it will spend $200-million over five years to help veterans with mental health issues.
Alberta wolf cull stabilizes caribou numbers, but just buys time: study
A male wolf roams the tundra near The Meadowbank Gold Mine located Nunavut on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. New research shows that killing hundreds of wolves has barely managed to stabilize the numbers of a threatened Alberta caribou herd in a region increasingly impacted by industry. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Birds, leaks, trees damaging Manitoba legislature; province considering rehab
The Golden Boy stands on top of the dome of the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Saturday, August 30, 2014. Pigeon poop, leaking ceilings and damp, insect-infested trees are slowly degrading what is considered "the most important building" in Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Traders look to health of U.S. economy, possibility of oil production cut
Forget the referendum. Scotland now faces a ‘neverendum’
Mark MacKinnon
Anxiety high as Ferguson awaits grand jury decision
Workers set up barricades ouside of the Buzz Westfall Justice Center where St. Louis County grand jury is considering whether or not to charge Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting of Michael Brown on November 22, 2014 in Clayton, Missouri. Tensions in Ferguson remain high as a grand jury is expected to decide this month if Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Privacy blowups, exec gaffes abound in Silicon Valley. But do customers actually walk away?
FILE - In this July 10, 2012 file photo, Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick arrives at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. In the midst of a controversy involving a top executive who reportedly suggested paying $1 million to dig up dirt on a journalist critical of the company, Kalanick on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 gave a speech to current and potential investors at a Goldman Sachs technology conference in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Paul Sakluma, File)
TV Blog Buzz: Deadly mid-season finale of 'Walking Dead'; 'Parks and Rec' goodbye
Andrew Lincoln plays Rick Grimes in a scene from the season four of "The Walking Dead." THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/AMC, Gene Page
As drugmakers and hospitals cut costs and sharpen focus, health care deals lead global surge
In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 photo, Merck scientist Janet Lineberger conducts research to discover new HIV drugs in West Point, Pa. The health care industry has announced about $438 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions worldwide so far, about 14 percent of the $3.2 trillion total for all industries, according to data provider Dealogic. Merck & Co. agreed in June to pay nearly $4 billion for Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc. to combine that company's hepatitis C medicines with its own. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Rare jade collection to be auctioned at A.H. Wilkens in Toronto
Jade pieces from the estate of the late Irving Langleb are pictured in a recent photo. The pieces are going up for auction on Tuesday at A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals - Brad Abrams
The three most important discussions at the Halifax International Security Forum
Defence Minister Rob Nicholson, right, and Justice Minister Peter MacKay address the opening news conference at the Halifax International Security Forum in Halifax on Friday, November 21, 2014.
HEALTHBEAT: US seeks to shore up world's blind spots in preparation for next disease outbreak
FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2014 file photo, a Nigerian port health official uses a thermometer to screen Muslim pilgrims for Ebola at the Hajj camp before boarding a plane for Saudi Arabia at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria. Even before the Ebola epidemic in West Africa is brought under control, public health officials are girding for the next health disaster. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
Toews, Hossa lead Blackhawks in drubbing of Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) gives a high five to defenceman Duncan Keith (2) after Keith scored in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place on Nov 22, 2014.
Hudler scores late in regulation and in shootout as Flames beat Devils
Calgary Flames' Jiri Hudler, centre, from the Czech Republic, celebrates his game-winning shootout goal with his teammates during NHL hockey action against the New Jersey Devils in Calgary, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.
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