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Veteran receiver Jamel Richardson returns to Roughriders
Greek prosecutor says opposition lawmaker's bribe claim over presidential vote is unfounded
John Doyle: Avoid festive schmaltz and watch a creepy new Christmas classic
John Doyle
British singer Joe Cocker dies at 70
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 1983 file photo, Joe Cocker, right, and Jennifer Warnes appear at the 25th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Cocker, best known for the songs, "You Are So Beautiful," and the 1980s duet "Up Where We Belong," with Jennifer Warnes, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 of lung cancer in Colorado. He was 70. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
British singer Joe Cocker, of 'You Are So Beautiful' fame, dies at age 70
FOR ONE TIME USE ONLY WITH OBITUARY - In this June 1970 photo released by Linda Wolf, British singer Joe Cocker performs during the Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour and traveling party. Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer known for his frenzied cover of "With a Little Help From My Friends," and the teary ballad "You Are So Beautiful," died of lung cancer on, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Colorado. He was 70. (AP Photo/www.lindawolf.net, Linda Wolf)
Rising ocean temperatures could wipe out chinook salmon: study
A chinook salmon lies dead in the fast flowing waters of the Adams River near Chase, B.C.
U.S. railways seek permission to put single person in charge of miles-long freight trains
A CSX freight train plows its way past the Cemetery Rd. overpass in Lancaster, N.Y. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014.
Ten ways to make your 2015 weight loss goal a reality
After a season of too many cookies, chocolates and holiday parties, it’s not surprising that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year resolutions. It’s also among the top 10 most commonly broken resolutions.
Italian anti-trust authority fines TripAdvisor $600,000 on hotelier, consumer complaints
Police watchdog agency called in after multi-vehicle crash in Brampton
How an ice storm renewed my Christmas spirit
The Year in Photos: Events from around the world
Man ID'd as victim in firearms-related death in Oneida First Nation of the Thames
Frmr Viterra CEO leaves Agrium board to become CEO of Louis Dreyfus Commodities
Top business stories: A year of US economic might, hacker attacks, tumbling oil prices
FILE - In this June 23, 2014 file photo, recruiter Christina O, left, with New Western Acquisitions, meets with employment seekers during a job fair in Philadelphia. 2014 was the best year for job gains, with nearly 3 million jobs added, since 1999. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
‘It’s a Festivus miracle!’: The seven best holiday TV episodes of all time
Michael Richards on Seinfeld
BMW expands air bag replacement nationwide; last automaker to agree to gov't demand to do so
Now Trending: Hackers threaten Iggy Azalea with a purported sex tape
Iggy Azalea performs onstage during Y100's Jingle Ball 2014 at BB&T Center on Dec. 21, 2014, in Miami.
TTC speeds up review of bus and streetcar operators after teen's death
Keith Urban says wife Nicole Kidman, family spending New Year's in Niagara Falls
Nicole Kidman, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 5, 2014. Keith Urban says wife Nicole Kidman and their family will accompany him to Niagara Falls, Ont., for his New Year's Eve performance. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Railroads seek permission to put a single person in charge of miles-long freight trains
Anze Kopitar named NHL first star of the week
Jeff Carter of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates his goal with Anze Kopitar, left, and Jamie McBain #5 to take a 1-0 lead against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Staples Center on December 20, 2014 in Los Angeles.
Retailers and package deliverers take on peak shipping volume days before Christmas
Man charged with kidnapping, attempted murder of six-year-old on Alberta reserve
Former Petrobras manager says she told CEO of problems, contradicting company
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff speaks during a press conference at the Planalto Presidential Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. President Rousseff gave one of her last press conferences before the Christmas holiday and talked about various topics, including the recent Petrobras scandal. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Study involving UBC scientist says Chinook salmon could be wiped out by 2100
New climate-change research involving a University of British Columbia scientist predicts that one of the West Coast's most prized salmon stocks could be wiped out over the next 85 years. A 24-pound chinook salmon is shown on the dock in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday August 18, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
More online shoppers look to international Web sites this holiday season
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2014 file photo, a shopper walks across a floor displaying fashion brands and restaurants' names at a shopping mall in Beijing, China. This holiday season, some companies are hoping to make it as simple to shop on the other side of the world as it is to buy from a store down the block. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
Investment firm F-Squared paying $35M to settle SEC charges of false advertising on products
Trump Entertainment eyes $20 million financing offer from Icahn to keep Taj Mahal casino open
Sally Ann thief wore fake uniform, switched donation kettles, police say
How committed is India to fiscal prudence?
Kevin Carmichael
Adam Scott tabs Mike Kerr to carry the bag in 2015
Adam Scott of Australia
Connecticut writer asks state Supreme Court to order release of arsenic killer's records
Penguins goaltender Greiss, forwards Sutter and Downie being tested for mumps
Thomas Greiss #1 of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes the second period save on Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre on November 14, 2014 in Toronto, Canada.
B.C. police force pulls wristband campaign for officer facing murder charge
The Delta Police Association is selling blue wristbands in support of Constable Jordan MacWilliams at $2 apiece.
Cameras on TTC bus may provide clues in girl’s death
A candlelight vigil is held in Scarborough on Dec. 21, 2014, in memory of 14-year-old Amaria Diljohn, who died two days earlier when she was killed by a TTC bus.
Ontario Teachers snags asset from troubled Bahraini firm
A sign hands in the office of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan on June 12, 2013.
Thinking beyond baby bumps
Nadine Woods launched her Mayana Genevière line of postpartum wear to address a void she saw in the lingerie market.
Pistons waive Josh Smith less than halfway through lucrative four-year deal
FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2014 file photo, Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Indianapolis Colts owner donates $10,000 to Jack Kerouac organization
South Africa's high crime rate inspires author to write edgy crime fiction
In this photo taken Monday Nov. 24, 2014, author Angela Makholwa speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Johannesburg, South Africa. Makholwa’s fascination with South Africa’s violent crime has made her one of the country's most popular writers. Using sharply drawn characters and intriguing plots, Makholwa’s fiction helps readers to make sense of the country’s high crime rate. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Police in Delta, B.C., pull wristband supporting officer accused of murder
Actor Mark Wahlberg went through extreme weight loss for 'The Gambler'
In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Mark Wahlberg, left, and Brie Larson appear in a scene from "The Gambler." THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paramount Pictures, Claire Folger
Phil Hughes, Twins agree to five-year, $58-million contract
FILE - This Sept. 24, 2014 file photo shows Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes throwing against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis.
Toy stories: Take a trip to the Museum of Play
A display of video game characters at The Strong.
Scottsdale’s food scene comes into full flavour
The Mission puts his its own spin on the region’s Latin-inspired cuisine.
Three places for food fans to stay in Scottsdale
One of the loft suites at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Alstom SA, French power and transportation company, to pay $772M in foreign bribery case
FILE - This Wednesday, April 30, 2014 file photo shows the company logo of Alstom at the headquarters of the leading global maker of high-speed trains, power plants and grids, in Levallois-Perret, outside Paris, France. U.S Justice Department officials on Monday Dec. 22, 2014 announced French power and transportation company has agreed to pay $772 million in penalties to resolve allegations that it bribed government officials in multiple foreign countries and would plead guilty to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
About 20 dogs killed in house fire in western New Brunswick, family unhurt
Six great reasons to cross the bridge and check out Gatineau
Canadian defender Henry has work permit approved for move to West Ham
Toronto FC defender Doneil Henry reacts at game end after scoring the game winning goal against the Columbus Crew during second half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Saturday May 31, 2014.
Curtis Lazar named captain of Canada’s world junior team
Team Canada's Curtis Lazar smiles in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Lazar is one of 10 players to watch at the world junior championship.
These shockingly warm high-tech mitts do the trick (maybe a little too well)
Heat 3 Smart Gloves by the Heat Company.
For 2015, investors expect more gains for stocks, but they're still cautious about Russia
FILE - In this June 18, 2014 file photo, specialist Peter Giacchi calls out prices during the IPO of Foresight Energy on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. A strong U.S. economy helped propel the stock market higher for a fifth-straight year in 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Cuban rum coming back to US with visitors, but don't look for big Bacardi moves on island yet
In this Oct. 22, 2010, file photo, a worker checks the production of Havana Club rum at the company's factory in Havana, Cuba. U.S. rum aficionados are abuzz over the potential for making Cuba Libres with Cuban rum, now that Americans visiting the Caribbean island will be allowed to bring home rum distilled there for the first time since the embargo took effect 55 years ago. Meanwhile, industry titan Bacardi, which was driven from the island by the 1959 Castro revolution, says it’s waiting to see what the impacts of thawing U.S.-Cuba relations will be. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes, File)
Kelly: Botched logo rollout first sign of trouble in Raptors, Drake partnership
Cathal Kelly
Sixteen things I learned at the naked German spa
Calgary baby safe after thief stole SUV left unlocked and running
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Celine milestone: 25 years since 'Unison' broke Dion in English Canada
Singer Celine Dion holds up her hands after refusing her Felix award for Best Anglophone Artist at the Quebec Music Industry Awards (ADISQ) ceremonies in Montreal, Oct. 21, 1990. Twenty-five years ago, a breathtakingly talented Quebec singer made her introduction to most of the English-speaking world. With the release of 1990's "Unison" - her first album in English, her stunning 15th overall - Celine Dion pounded her heart and stole ours. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
At midday: TSX heads lower as volume falls ahead of holidays
A man walks past an old Toronto Stock Exchange sign in Toronto on June 23, 2014.
Man charged with attempted murder of six-year-old on Alberta reserve
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Pope blasts Vatican administration, lists its sins in Christmas greeting
Pope Francis greets the crowd during the audience to the Vatican employees, on Dec. 22, 2014.
Dear Kim Jong-un: Thanks for stealing the spotlight. Signed, The Muslims
Zarqa Nawaz
Grain mixed, livestock mostly lower
Grain higher on the CBOT, cattle lower, pork higher on the CME
Minister Steve Ashton resigns, says he will seek leadership of Manitoba NDP
Steve Ashton speaks at the NDP leadership convention in Winnipeg October 17, 2009. A sixth cabinet minister in Manitoba's embattled NDP government has resigned his post and he says he will launch a leadership campaign to become the province's next premier.Steve Ashton, minister of transportation, said he met with Premier Greg Selinger Monday morning to give him his resignation letter in person. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
US agency, industry launch safety campaign as small drones fly off retailers' shelves
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2014 file photo, a drone flies during a presentation to the press in Paris, France, Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Alarmed by increasing encounters between small drones and manned aircraft, the drone industry is teaming up with the government and model aircraft hobbyists to launch a safety campaign. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Former Vancouver Stealth head coach Chris Hall dies of cancer
Lacrosse stick and balls
Two men arrested after abandoned homes set ablaze in Pickering, Ont.
Tories' pre-election promises for families take a toll on country's books
Tory tax cuts added $1.6-billion to deficit, finance figures show
Finance Minister Joe Oliver speaks in Ottawa on Dec. 15, 2014.
Is December really the best time to buy?
In photos: Collector has dinosaur egg to Capone's car on display
A combination picture shows items collected by Italian collector Domenico Agostinelli, displayed in his museum in Dragona, near Rome.
Man charged in Calgary after unlocked running SUV was stolen with baby inside
Going to pot: As attitudes to marijuana mellow, could legalization be next?
Once widely reviled by society as the demon weed, marijuana is increasingly being viewed as a potentially beneficial medication and a substance that some respected health organizations want legalized and sold like alcohol, in government-controlled outlets. At the same time, polls suggest many Canadians' attitudes toward the illicit drug are also softening. So with a federal election in the offing, and the Liberal platform calling for decriminalization, could 2015 be the year when smoking pot becomes legit? A man is shown smoking a joint at the Fill the Hill marijuana rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, April 20, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
White ex-officer in Milwaukee won’t be charged in black man’s fatal shooting
Christopher Manney was fired from the Milwaukee Police Department in connection with the shooting and killing of Dontre Hamilton, a mentally ill man, in a downtown park in April.
Man arrested in Montreal for alleged threats against police
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan buys moving and storage company P.O.D.S.
Man arrested in Montreal on terrorism-related charge to return to court Tuesday
NY requires Ocwen mortgage servicing reforms, $150M homeowner help; chairman to resign
No terrorism link in Dijon car rampage, prosecutor says
Policemen collect evidence on Dec. 21, 2014, in Dijon on the site where a driver plowed into a crowd.
US home sales fell 6.1 per cent in November; low mortgage rates fail to draw buyers
FILE- This Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo shows a house for sale in Los Angeles. The National Association of Realtors reports on sales of existing homes in November on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Bellatrix delays Phase 2 of Alberta gas plant, cuts 2015 capital plan by 25%
Ontario Teachers buys U.S. moving and storage company PODS
A sign hands in the office of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan on June 12, 2013.
Tech trends for 2015: virtual reality, wearables, streaming video
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg calls Oculus' virtual reality technology “a new communication platform.” Peter Mason tries the Oculus virtual reality headset at the Game Developers Conference 2014 in San Francisco on March 19, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Chiu
At the open: TSX negative to start short holiday trading week
The resource-heavy S&P/TSX composite index has tracked emerging-market equities rather closely over the past decade.
Horsemen of the Snowpocalypse: Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2014
Snow accumulates on rowan berries as snow continues to fall in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Calgary, and much of the rest of Southwestern Alberta.
Maple Leaf Foods to close Winnipeg plant on last day of 2014
File photo of a Maple Leaf Foods plant in Kitchener, Ont.
Entrepreneurs make headway in oil-and-gas industry that resists change
Johan Rothzen and Rob Pittman, co-founders of Calgary-based Oplii.
Loonie closes lower as oil prices give up recent gains
A Canadian dollar or loonie
Maple Leaf Foods to close Winnipeg plant permanently on last day of 2014
The best images from Week 16 in the NFL
Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates his touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
Canadian dollar falls amid lower oil prices, Saudi Arabia comments
Actress Billie Whitelaw, Samuel Beckett's 'perfect actress,' dies aged 82 after long career
FILE - This is a April 2, 2006 file photo of actress Billie Whitelaw. British actress Billie Whitelaw, who collaborated closely with Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and appeared on stage and screen for decades, has died in a London nursing home at age 82. Denville Hall general manager Charlotte Schram said Whitelaw died Sunday Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/ Edmond Terakopian/PA, File) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
F1 considering 1,000 HP engines as Ferrari cleans house
Jeff Pappone
Top Links: Low oil prices mean ‘Canada’s economy is in trouble’
Monday's analyst upgrades and downgrades
The Blackberry sign is pictured in Waterloo.
Canada's winter athletes kept up the 2010 pace at Winter Games in Sochi
Nova Scotia's capital spending plan shrinks by eight per cent
Halifax police ask public for help in solving two arsons at church
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