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Investor road to Canada hits a dead end with immigrant program’s closing
New Canadians are sworn in during a citizenship ceremony in Markham, Ont., on Oct 23, 2013.
Postsecondary leaders hail federal budget’s new research cash
UBC president Stephen Toope says the research funding in Tuesday’s federal budget is ‘beyond my expectations.’
Madonna swaps drum beats for dumbbells
Pop star Madonna touched down in Toronto Tuesday for the grand opening of her Hard Candy Fitness club.
The 10 key priorities of Flaherty's federal budget
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivers the federal budget in Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2014.
Canada is a freestyle force to be reckoned with
Canadains Dara Howell (L) who won gold and Kim Lamarre who won bronze celebrate their medal wins at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park after February 11, 2014.
Vancouver hotel, now a supportive housing project, ready for tenants
One of the suites at the former Biltmore Hotel in Vancouver, which has been transformed into a low-income housing facility.
Tory budget's job-training measures set stage for turf war with provinces
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks following the delivery of the budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2014.
Best pictures from February 11
In pictures: Madonna unveils new gym in Toronto
Pop star Madonna arrives on the red carpet for the grand opening of her new gym, Hard Candy Fitness, in Toronto on Feb. 11, 2014.
Vancouver cites environmental impact, tanker traffic concerns in Trans Mountain submission
The City of Vancouver says it has concerns over the impact of increased tanker traffic on its residents and businesses.
Future uncertain for famed Montreal Art Deco restaurant
The 9th floor of the former Eaton’s department store and its restaurant constitute a significant and remarkably intact example of Art Deco interior architecture.
In Flaherty’s budget, Tories try a little tenderness with Quebec
Sophie Cousineau
U.S. should not lift protection for relocated Canadian wolves, panel says
The sightings of two suspected wolves in Atlantic Canada in recent weeks has left experts wondering why the animals may be in a region of the country where they have not been seen for decades. A female wolf, left, and male wolf are seen roaming the tundra near The Meadowbank Gold Mine in Nunavut.
Activists outraged by transgender woman’s detention in men’s jail
British comedian Avery Edison was detained on an immigration matter at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Infographic: How budget sets Ottawa's trajectory back into the black
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Prime Minister Stephen Harper head to the House of Commons to deliver the federal budget on Feb. 11, 2014.
Ottawa, Quebec agree on plan to share Lac-Mégantic costs
Crews work in the area of the derailed tanker cars in Lac-Mégantic, PQ, on July 14, 2013.
Screening mammography doesn’t cut breast-cancer deaths, Canadian study says
The latest report from a long-term Canadian study into breast cancer screening suggests it isn’t reducing the number of women who die from breast cancer.
Clark bets big on LNG in B.C. Throne Speech
Gary Mason
In her own words: Transgender woman sent to men’s prison
British comedian Avery Edison was detained on an immigration matter at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Transgender woman arrested at Pearson moved from men’s jail to women’s facility
British comedian Avery Edison was detained on an immigration matter at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Classy Junio surrenders spot in 1,000 metres to Canadian teammate Morrison
In a move that shows just how tightly knit the Canadian speed-skating team has become in Sochi, up-and-comer Gilmore Junio (pictured) said Tuesday he was surrendering his spot in the 1,000 metres, allowing to Morrison to take the ice Wednesday, in what is one of his specialty distances
Oil stocks: Drilling for profit gushers
In budget, Tories move to claw back benefits for suspended senators
Left to right: Senators Patrick Brazeau, Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy are seen in this combination of three file photos. The Senate will be in a position to turf three of its own members as early as Nov. 5, 2013.
Why you should be suspicious of funds' returns
Norman Rothery
After a strong recovery, WebMD stock shows its volatile side
Cowbell that cheered on Montgomery in Vancouver now rings for Canadian pairs team
Paige Lawrence and Rudi Swiegers of Canada compete in the pairs short program figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Chrysler eyes $700-million in aid from Canadian governments
Chrysler employees assemble cars at the assembly plant in Brampton, Ont.
Rob Ford’s former campaign mastermind sides with John Tory
Marcus Gee
Why I own Brookfield Infrastructure: Essential assets, bundled in one stock
John Heinzl
Argonauts sign free-agent linebacker Shea Emry to three-year deal
Montreal Alouettes Shea Emry celebrates his touchdown against the Toronto Argonauts during second half CFL action in Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.
City leaders strive for a kinder, gentler Fort Mac
An industrial area of Fort McMurray, Alta.
Take this test to find out if you’re an effective leader
Bill Howatt
These companies want their staff to watch the Olympics at work
Canada’s Olympic sponsors are making it easy for staff to cheer on athletes such as medal-winning sisters Justine Dufour-Lapointe and Chloé Dufour-Lapointe.
Jim Flaherty’s public finance on autopilot
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty holds a press conference prior to tabling the budget in Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2014.
Why are headhunters so expensive?
Julie Labrie
Transcript: How do quiet leaders succeed? By earning respect
Montreal Canadiens’ Saku Koivu celebrates his winning goal against Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime NHL hockey action in Montreal, March, 2009.
Three top stock picks from Avenue Investment’s Paul Gardner
TCHC chief facing new challenge over manager’s departure
Eugene Jones Jr., president and CEO of Toronto Community Housing Corp., speaks in Toronto on Feb. 6, 2013.
Infographic: How cash machine rivals stack up
Study paints grim picture of worldwide risk of sexual assault for women
Participants in the Slutwalk gather to demonstrate against sexual assault and a culture they say enables it at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, May 25, 2012. The protest started the previous year after a Toronto police officer told a group of York students that if they don't want to be raped they shouldn't dress like sluts.
Canada to regulate bitcoin in war on dirty money
UBC task force says benefit of surveillance cameras limited in preventing campus assaults
A student passes an Emergency Assistance phone on the UBC Point Grey campus in Vancouver on Oct. 29, 2013.
Toronto’s Porter signs agreement with El AL for flights to Israel
A Porter Airlines plane landing at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Blue Bombers sign free-agent wide receiver Nick Moore
B.C. Lions' Nick Moore celebrates touchdown by teammate Courtney Taylor during first half CFL action aginst the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in Hamilton, Ontario., on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.
Kids in the Hall’s Buddy Cole to cover Sochi for The Colbert Report
Canadian comedian Scott Thompson will file reports in character from Sochi.
Duhatschek: Crosby exudes quiet confidence
Eric Duhatschek
Budget injects a (small) dose of ‘integrity’ in closing tax loopholes
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivers the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill on Feb. 11, 2014.
Financial fluency: bringing up the next generation
Reaching out to family members of clients is a service, but firms that provide them also benefit. ‘Industry research has shown that women and millennials are the two biggest opportunities in terms of potential for the financial-services sector,’ Barbara Stewart of Cumberland Private Wealth says.
Wealthy investors not all cut from same cloth
Don’t get emotional, advisers say. Be realistic, even with wealth that most people would consider to be fantastic.
Want to buy into timberland? Here’s how to do it
Sam Sivarajan of Manulife Private Wealth.
A ‘boring’ budget, unless you’re a senior
Jeffrey Simpson
Clark promises education shift, stresses private-sector needs
British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon, right, and Premier Christy Clark wave from the steps of the Legislature Building before the Throne Speech on Feb. 11, 2014 in Victoria, B.C.
Partners REIT extends executive turnover streak
Partners Real Estate Investment Trust owns shopping centres across Canada.
Three key ingredients to turn up the heat in your kitchen
How my childhood in Chinatown led to an obsession with wristwatches
Chocolate Waffles with Butterscotch Sauce
When craft brewing goes rogue: Beer made with beard yeast or bulls’ testicles, anyone?
Beppi Crosariol
Nutrition fix: the (high) cost of eating healthy
World premiere of Arrabal features all-star creative team
<137>Photo by Francisco Scavino ARRABAL, an exciting World Premiere, is an explosive story told entirely through dance and the music of multiple Academy Award® winner Gustavo Santaolalla (Brokeback Mountain, Babel) and his band Bajofondo. Using a modern tango dance vocabulary never seen before, director Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis) and choreographer Julio Zurita create a dramatic vision that is emotional, sexual and powerful. With a book written by Tony Award® nominee John Weidman (Contact), follow Arrabal, our heroine, in this coming of age story as she enters the underground world of Buenos Aires’ tango clubs and discovers the violent history that took her father and disrupted a nation. ARRABAL is based on the true story of the political violence that threatened to destroy Argentina in the 1970’s. With a live band and performers direct from Buenos Aires, experience the sensual beauty and political intrigue that is ARRABAL.<137><137><252><137>
Why making kimchi is a family affair for two Toronto restaurateurs
Kim Han, centre, handed down her kimchi recipe to her sons Leemo, left, and Leeto, who now run the Toronto restaurant Oddseoul.
As Hollande visits, Obama lauds deepening ties with France
U.S. President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande address a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, February 11, 2014.
Full text of Finance Minister Flaherty’s 2014 budget speech
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty holds a press conference in the media lock-up prior to tabling the budget in Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2014.
Federal budget gives a boost to auto sector
Chrysler employees assemble cars at the assembly plant in Brampton, Ont.
The close: Markets rise on reassuring Yellen comments
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, before the House Financial Services Committee hearing.
Ottawa pledges to launch jobs grant program in April
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism met his provincial and territorial counterparts in a meeting at a Toronto hotel on Nov. 8, 2013, to discuss the Canada Job Grant. The sides remain at odds over diverting existing government funding to the planned program.
Squeezing public-sector benefit plan is key to Tories' budget balancing act
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tables the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 21, 2013.
Budget’s ‘consumers first’ promises lack heft
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presents the budget in the House of Commons on Feb. 11, 2014
Conservatives try to cover up weaknesses before election
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty holds a press conference in the media lock-up prior to tabling the budget in Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2014.
Ottawa keeps focus on pleasing ‘consumers’
Rob Carrick
Cautious budget pledges little new spending for ‘fragile’ economy
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty speaks at a pre-budget press event at the factory for the Canadian shoe company Mello Shoes in Toronto on Friday February 7, 2014.
In Pictures: Ford meets with Broncos player
Denver Bronco offensive lineman Orlando Franklin watches as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford goes down in a football stance after their meeting on Feb. 11 2014. The Mayor had earlier presented Franklin's number on it and presented Franklin with a plaque for representing Toronto in the recent Superbowl football championship game. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Thirteen must-know items from the 2014 federal budget
The Peace Tower and a Canadian flag are seen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Federal budget takes aim at erasing deficit by 2015
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks following the delivery of the budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2014.
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Kris Letang a reminder that strokes can happen at any age
Pittsbugh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang suffered a stroke earlier this month.
What you need from fashion week in New York is a statement sweater (or five)
Tommy Hilfiger hammered home his collection’s après-ski theme by staging his show on an elaborate set that included a chairlift and a chalet. He also updated Nordic-style knits with fringe details on the body and sleeves.
Ottawa’s price-smackdown posturing is lousy policy
David Parkinson
When growth stocks refuse to grow
Apple Inc. Computer headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
Renegade merges with fellow junior Alexander
Former Suncor boss Rick George and his son Zachary led an unsuccessful proxy battle against Renegade’s board.
How George Clooney is taking his art-saviour role in The Monuments Men to the next level
Actor and director George Clooney arrives for the U.K. premiere of his film The Monuments Men in London Feb. 11, 2014.
The real midlife challenge: Take charge of your aging with these four factors
Dr. Jennifer Pearlman
Police sought new warrants for cellphones in probe related to Mayor Rob Ford
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is shown on Nov. 3, 2013.
HealthLease Properties Real Estate Investment Trust six-month chart
CFL fines players over inappropriate tweets
Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive tackle Bryant Turner sacks Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo during third quarter CFL football action in Montreal on July 4, 2013.
HealthLease Properties Real Estate Investment Trust two-year chart
Petronas courts Indian Oil for B.C. LNG investment
Motorists pump fuel at a Petronas station in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Royal Nickel CEO moves to Anglo American
Employees work in a ferro-nickel smelter owned by Indonesia’s state miner in the southeast province of Sulawesi. The country has banned raw material exports, a move which could produce global nickel shortages in 2015.
Ten former Canadian Olympic athletes and their cars
Canadian Olympic champion Clara Hughes prefers a vehicle built for adventure in the great outdoors
The TSX beat the S&P 500 for a decade. Time to switch?
A woman holds U.S. and Canadian flags in Ottawa.
The CBC has corrupted itself by giving in to Olympic demands
Figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond speaks with CBC at the Main Press Centre for the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 4, 2014.
What's behind the propane shortage? Pipelines
Carl Mortished
Dentons picks up more than 20 Heenan Blaikie lawyers
Law firm Heenan Blaikie was dissolved last week and many of its lawyers and practice groups have since jumped to other firms.
Hang-glider pilot jailed for five months in passenger’s death
Hang-gliding instructor William Jon Orders was sentenced to jail after his passenger fell 300 metres to her death.
Unstable conditions raise risk of avalanche on B.C. mountains
Now Trending: Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke replaces Jennifer Lawrence as ‘most desirable’ woman
Emilia Clarke arrives at the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 18, 2014, in Los Angeles.
In federal budget matters, the young take a back seat to seniors
Senior couple on a beach.
Boehner breaks with Tea Party, backs away from debt fight
Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday the House of Representatives will vote to increase the government’s borrowing cap without trying to attach conditions sought by some Republicans.
‘Goldilocks’ start to 2014 for European debt markets
The sovereign debt of Greece has been seen as a pariah asset class, but yields have fallen to lows not seen since 2010.
Why value model portfolios love Microsoft
People visit the Microsoft booth at the 2013 Computex exhibition at the TWTC Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei in this June 4, 2013 file photo.
Canadian ski coach plays Good Samaritan to fallen Russian
Justin Wadsworth, head coach of the Canadian ski team, lends a hand to Russian Anton Gafarov who had fallen and broken one of his skis at the Sochi Olympic Games on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014
For the Olympic stage, a quilt of many colours
The Sochi Olympics patchwork quilt, seen on the jackets here, is a digital mash-up of patterns from 28 different traditional arts across the country.
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