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Judge sentences three B.C. boys who traded nude photos in sexting case
Saskatoon's St. Paul's Hospital has highest rate of in-facility deaths
Leafs extend point streak to five games with convincing win over Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) celebrates with forward Mike Santorelli (25) after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the Air Canada Centre.
'CMT Artists of the Year' show honours diverse musicians reflecting country's past, present
Tyler Hubbard, right, and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line speak at the CMT Artist of the Year Awards at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)
League chiefs chided for skipping hearing
National Football League (NFL) Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent becomes emotional as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, before the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on domestic violence in professional sports. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, the West Virginia Democrat who chairs the panel, says he called for Tuesday's hearing because "until very recently, the leagues' records have not been very good" on the issue.
Hickey scores OT winner to give surging Islanders win over Senators
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) blocks a shot on goal by New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) as Senators right wing Erik Condra (22) in the second period of an NHL hockey game at Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in Uniondale, N.Y.
Contract to recoup costs for smart-meter program doesn’t add up: Saskatchewan NDP
BC Hydro smart meters are shown in 2011. Thousands of BC Hydro customers were without power on Oct. 22, 2014, because of a storm lashing the province with heavy rain and strong winds.
Canadian teacher’s detention in Indonesia raises serious concerns
Iain Marlow
Daniel Sedin powers Canucks past Capitals
Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22) scores the go-ahead goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period at Verizon Center. The Canucks won 4-3.
New lawsuit by California woman brings Cosby sex abuse claims back into court setting
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2014 file photo, entertainer Bill Cosby gestures during an interview about the upcoming exhibit, "Conversations: African and African-American Artworks in Dialogue, " at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art, in Washington. A Southern California woman has sued Cosby, claiming the comedian molested her around 1974 when she was 15 years old. Judith Huth claims in the sexual battery lawsuit filed Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. in Los Angeles that the molestation occurred in a bedroom of the Playboy Mansion. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Bittersweet reopening at site of B.C. sawdust mill explosion
Ronda Roche holds a portrait of her late husband, Glenn Francis Roche, who died in an explosion at Lakeland Mills sawmill, at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., in March.
Kelly: Ray and Janay Rice pick up Goodell’s fumble and run with it
Cathal Kelly
B.C. proposes wider sidewalks along Stanley Park causeway
Fourteen trees are expected to require removal in order to instate wider sidewalks and safety fencing along about 2.2 kilometres of the Stanley Park causeway, pictured on Tuesday.
A look at major pipeline project proposals in Canada
TransCanada President and CEO Russ Girling (2nd L) announces the Energy East Pipeline during a news conference in Calgary, Alberta, August 1, 2013.
Canadian journalist shot in Afghanistan set to receive award
Reporter Kathy Gannon, photographed in Toronto on Tuesday, was shot in April.
Alaskans fear environmental, industrial threats from B.C. mines
Flowing from the northern corner of British Columbia in Canada to the Inside Passage of Alaska, the Taku River is surrounded by a dramatic river valley now threatened by road development to support the Redfern Mine.
Calgary Stampeders bask in the glory of their Grey Cup victory
Calgary Stampeders slotback Nik Lewis lifts the Grey Cup as he celebrates with fans during a rally in Calgary on Tuesday.
Film Review: 'Wild,' with Reese Witherspoon, finds salvation in the woods
This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Reese Witherspoon in a scene from the film, "Wild." (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight Pictures, Anne Marie Fox)
John Tory finally has a chance to make his mark
Marcus Gee
It’s time for us to talk about energy and its environmental consequences
Barrie McKenna
Authorities say man crashed car into Washington sporting goods store in effort to steal guns
California falling short of water conservation goals; eye possible ways to reach consumers
CUPE locals ratify collective agreements in 53 B.C. school districts
President Obama and the political battle to govern without Congress
Paul Koring
Prentice says Alberta gay youth bill is balanced; critics say it takes away freedoms
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice speaks at the Vancouver Board of Trade lunch in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 1, 2014. Introduced Monday, the Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect our Children, or Bill 10, denies students the automatic right to form gay-straight alliances. Instead, the bill gives schools and school boards the final say, with students free to challenge those rulings in court.
Montreal massacre continues to divide politicians on Parliament Hill
Justice Minister Peter Mackay speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday Dec. 2, 2014. MacKay sparked opposition derision Tuesday when he spoke in the Commons about the “horrific” events, but left out any reference to Lepine’s self-professed hatred of women.
Will Smith, Jared Leto, Tom Hardy suit up for 'Suicide Squad'
FILE - In this March 2, 2014 file photo, Will Smith arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Smith, Jared Leto and Tom Hardy are suiting up for DC Comics’ supervillain team-up film “Suicide Squad.” Warner Bros. confirmed the much anticipated casting of the film in an announcement Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Vivacious host Libbie Baker became the face of Halifax
Libbie Baker’s talk show, Look in on Libbie, ranged from celebrity interviews to the departure and arrival dates of navy ships.
Veterans Affairs shed staff despite increased mental-health risks
Canada's Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa December 2, 2014. Internal numbers show Veterans Affair Canada employees declined from 4,137 in 2009 to 3,188 in March, despite warnings of increased mental-health risks from veterans returning from Afghanistan
Elusive graffiti artist, new contemporary art museum part of Art Basel Miami Beach
Canada needs to follow through on thalidomide victory
André Picard
Playing with fire to shoot a new burning log video
The first Shaw Fire log – Canada’s answer to what had been a sensation in New York since the 1960s – dates back to 1986; a way to broadcast content on a round-the-clock channel in Edmonton so employees could take Christmas off.
Two members of banned Kurdish group have entered Canada: U.S. official
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson testifies on the impact of President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration before a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 2, 2014.
Focused approach means this royalty firm should deliver solid results
Fabrice Taylor
Rolling Stones sax player Bobby Keys had raucous style
Bobby Keys played saxophone on three of the Rolling Stones’ most acclaimed albums.
Speculators play smaller role in latest oil price drop
Jeffrey Jones
Stock pick: Debt-free, with strong returns and dividend
FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2010 file photo, Winnebago vehicles for rent and sale are on display at a dealership in San Jose, Calif. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 said that recreational vehicle shipments from manufacturers to dealers are expected to increase by nearly 4 percent to 361,400 units in 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
The strongest consumer stocks to consider investing in
Macy’s Inc. (which operates Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s) scored the best in the EV/EBITDA category
Why I’m buying more of this bank stock
John Heinzl
Contract to recoup costs for smart-meter program doesn't add up: NDP
Plan identifies 180 potential projects for Edmonton area hospitals
Oscar Isaac calls new 'Star Wars' trailer mind-blowing but refuses to talk about role in film
FILE - In this Nov. 06, 2014 file photo, Oscar Isaac arrives at 2014 AFI Fest - "A Most Violent Year" event in Los Angeles. Isaac is as wowed by the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailer as its fans. Isaac, one of the stars of the upcoming film, said that the trailer was “pretty mind-blowing” during an appearance at Monday night’s Dec. 1, 2014 Gotham Independent Film Awards. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Buono says Glenn won't be back with Lions in 2015, team's culture has to change
Quebec finds additional $600 milllion in cost-cutting on road to balanced budget
Quebec Finance Minister Carlos Leitao responds to the Opposition during question period Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the legislature in Quebec City. Leitao will table an economic update later in the afternoon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Hong Kong’s Occupy movement must play a long, patient game
Occupy Central civil disobedience founder Benny Tai (C), a law professor at the University of Hong Kong, along with co-founders Chan Kin-man (L), a professor of sociology at Chinese University and Reverend Chu Yiu-ming, hold a news conference on their voluntary surrender to the police in Hong Kong December 2, 2014. The founders of Hong Kong's Occupy Central civil disobedience movement on Tuesday called on pro-democracy activists to pull back from the city's main protest site next to government headquarters and said they will surrender to police. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EDUCATION CRIME LAW)
Three top stock picks from Campbell, Lee & Ross’s Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell.
Fresh worries arise over future of General Motors in Canada
Workers at the General Motors Oshawa assembly plant work on the Camaro model Aug 22, 2013.
Christie’s CEO Steven Murphy to step down
Outgoing Christie’s CEO Steven Murphy, who had been chief executive since 2010, says he has no plans to join rival Sotheby’s.
WHO pushes cervical cancer screening, steering toward HPV testing
Manitoba legislature passes government throne speech with rebel help
Alberta still looking at options for how to control wild horse population
Ottawa must go from motion to action on thalidomide payments
Mercédes Benegbi, the executive director of the Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada, celebrates after the House of Commons voted to compensate survivors of thalidomide.
Business Highlights
Hershey explores removal of corn syrup in favour of sugar
Hershey's candy bars Take 5, PayDay, Almond Joy and a York Peppermint Patty, are examples of products that use corn syrup as a sweetener.
The 30% Club, championing female business leaders, to launch in Canada
The 30% Club was originally launched in Britain by investment industry executive Helena Morrissey, and has since spread to four more countries which have active chapters. The name refers to the organization’s original aspiration to boost the proportion of women on boards in the U.K. to 30 per cent by 2015.
Plaintiffs' attorneys say Jobs emails show CEO wanted to keep iPod free of rival stores' songs
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2005 file photo, Apple Computer Inc. CEO Steve Jobs holds up an iPod during an event in San Jose, Calif. Jurors in a class-action lawsuit against Apple Inc. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 saw emails from the late CEO and his top lieutenants that show Jobs was determined to keep Apple's popular iPod music players free from songs that were sold by competing online stores. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
A secret Montana wedding for actress Scarlett Johansson and longtime partner Roman Dauriac
Actress Scarlett Johansson presents an award at The Independent Film Project's 24th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Crude oil price plunge sinks Canadian railway stocks
Rail cars loaded with canadian wheat travel through the Rocky Mountains on the Canadian Pacific railway line near Banff, Alberta, October 6, 2011. Share prices for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Canadian National Railway Co. have fallen by 8 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, over the past five trading days as investors weighed the prospect that rail companies would see a decline in oil volumes as producers either scale back production or balk at paying the $15 to $20 premium to ship a barrel of oil by rail.
Twitter simplifies process for reporting abuse, including for users who witness harassment
Wal-Mart denies stalling in lawsuit by Tracy Morgan over New Jersey fatal crash
FILE - In this April 9, 2014 file photo, actor Tracy Morgan attends the FX Networks Upfront premiere screening of "Fargo" at the SVA Theater in New York. Wal-Mart has denied claims by lawyers for actor-comedian Morgan that the company is stalling a federal lawsuit over a fatal highway crash in New Jersey last summer. In a court filing Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, attorneys for Morgan opposed a motion by Wal-Mart driver Kevin Roper to intervene in the case. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
GOP eyes plan to avoid government shutdown, mount immigration challenge to Obama
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. From left are, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., McConnell, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
National Film Board of Canada appoints 11-year veteran Claude Joli-Coeur as new chair
Claude Joli-Coeur.
Chevron begins pumping from half-billion barrel find in Gulf of Mexico
The Chevron Corp. logo sits on Chevron Plaza in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Proposed legislation aims to protect owners, buyers of condos in Alberta
To build better citizens, Canada should start in the school lunch room
André Picard
Lake Louise the launching pad in Lindsey Vonn's second comeback from injury
Lindsey Vonn of the United States races the course in the first training run for the World Cup women's downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alta. on Tuesday December 2. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
How employee engagement can boost the bottom line
Engaged employees mean productive employees, and that can help a company’s bottom line.
Call for boycotting Bill Cosby show in Canada amid assault allegations against the comedian
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2013 file photo, comedian Bill Cosby performs at the Stand Up for Heroes event at Madison Square Garden in New York. Cosby resigned Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, as a trustee of Temple University following string of allegations that accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting women over many years. The 77-year-old entertainer has been a highly visible cheerleader of his beloved alma mater in Philadelphia and a board member since 198 (John Minchillo/Invision/AP, File)
Tumbling crude prices will fuel these consumer stocks
Ian McGugan
National Film Board of Canada gets Claude Joli-Coeur as new chair
Am I allowed to record conversations at work?
Daniel Lublin
Don’t let your board fail your company
A bad board member can derail your board of directors.
Charges laid after Polish nationals smuggled into US through Cornwall-area: RCMP
Big doesn’t mean you aren’t nimble in business
A man walks past a painted Google sign in the reception area of the Google Inc. office in Washington, D.C.
Even Stephen Hawking fears the rise of machines
British theoretical physicist professor Stephen Hawking speaks to members of the media at a press conference in London on December 2, 2014.
Jailed New York Plaza hotel owner seeks debt to help pay bail
The Plaza hotel near Central Park.
US construction spending rises 1.1 per cent in October; homes and schools drive gains
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2014 file photo, a man works on the roof of a building under construction in Middlefield, Ohio. The Commerce Department reports on U.S. construction spending in October on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Hershey explores removal of corn syrup in favour of sugar
Call issued to boycott Bill Cosby’s London, Ont., show
In this Nov. 6, 2013 file photo, comedian Bill Cosby performs at the Stand Up for Heroes event at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Competition Bureau lays additional bid-rigging charges in Quebec town
Alaskans fear environmental, industrial threats from mines in northwest B.C.
Thousands of Calgarians salute Grey Cup Stamps with noon hour rally
Calgary Stampeders Nik Lewis lifts the Grey Cup as he celebrates with fans during a rally after bringing home the Grey Cup in Calgary, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Why BMO’s capital markets profit slumped in fourth quarter
A Bank of Montreal logo.
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared Tuesday
Prentice defends gay youth bill as balanced; critics say it takes away freedoms
Price for typical detached home in Greater Vancouver nears $1-million
A for sale sign outside condos over looking the skyline in the Fairview neighbourhood of Vancouver. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and Mail
Luke Bryan cancels appearance on 'CMT Artists of the Year' after death of family member
National Board of Review names 'A Most Violent Year' best film of the year
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2014 file photo, Oscar Isaac left, and Jessica Chastain arrives at 2014 AFI Fest - "A Most Violent Year" in Los Angeles. The National Board of Review thrust its support squarely behind the early 1980s New York drama “A Most Violent Year,” naming it best film and awarding its stars Isaac and Chastain. Announcing its annual selections on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, the National Board of Review went for several unorthodox choices. J.C. Chandor’s “A Most Violent Year,” which opens later in December, hasn’t been in the awards mix early in the season. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Quebec Liberals unveil tax hikes, spending cuts
Quebec Finance Minister Carlos Leitao responds to the Opposition during question period Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the legislature in Quebec City. Leitao will table an economic update later in the afternoon.
US stock indexes end higher, with help from energy companies; GM, Avanir are among the gainers
The close: TSX flat as traders look to weakening commodities
A sign board displays Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) stock information in Toronto.
Toronto's new mayor moves motion thanking Rob Ford for his public service
Toronto's new Mayor John Tory stands in the council chamber during an inauguration ceremony in Toronto on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Is oil signalling a recession?
Many economists argue that the decline in oil prices is temporary due to stalled economic growth in Europe, China and the United States.
Avian flu reported on two farms in B.C.'s Fraser Valley
Tiger Woods has new outlook on golf with an eye to an old swing
(FILES) In this June 27, 2014 file photo, US golfer Tiger Woods tees off during the second round of the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
Yukon government ordered to re-do preservation plan for massive watershed
The waters of Milk Creek, a tributary of the Snake River in the Yukon’s Peel River watershed, on July 2, 2012.
Teachers’ expands London office as investments reach ‘critical mass’
A sign hangs in the office of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Minnesota college says woman found dead in Wisconsin restaurant food elevator was student
Big spike in aboriginal women behind bars, government study finds
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