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February 26

As Apache seeks partners for Kitimat LNG project, B.C. minister pegs threshold at $1-billion
Douglas Channel is pictured in an aerial view in Kitimat, B.C., on Tuesday January 10, 2012.
Google Street View hunting for polar bears as it maps Canada’s North
A polar bear investigates a vehicle recording imagery for Google Maps in Churchill, Manitoba.
Habs tie game in final minute but fall to Wings in overtime
Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) shoots on goal against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period at Bell Centre.
Crimean region could be Ukraine's newest flashpoint
Crown argues farmer who shot neighbour’s dog put its teenage owner in danger
A rifle owner checks the sight of his rifle at a hunting camp property in rural Ontario west of Ottawa on Wednesday Sept. 15, 2010
Central African Republic: an overview
In Central African Republic, a deadly spiral of revenge picks up speed
A mother and her child, who is suffering from malnutrition, share a bed at a pediatrics hospital in Bangui.
Amid chaos, Central African Republic's president touts Canada as partner in peace
Central African Republic interim president Catherine Samba-Panza will resign next year when elections are scheduled.
City council divided on tearing down Gardiner expressway
Traffic piles up on the Gardiner Expressway as commuters head home during the evening rush hour in Toronto, Ont. March 14/2011.
State of Canadian men’s university volleyball in flux
The Laval Rouge et Or defends against the Trinity Western Spartans Marc Howatson spikes the ball against Micael Girard and Tommy Belisele during the gold medal match of the CIS Men's Volleyball Championships in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, March 4, 2012.
Mississauga unveils sleeker, modern city logo
Best pictures from February 26
Infographic: How can snow create pillars of light?
Light pillars captured in Peterborough, Ont., on Feb. 24, 2014.
Infographic: How did a NASA astronaut nearly drown in his spacesuit?
Bird study finds females have a better sense of direction
Now a new study shows that when it comes to cowbirds, it’s females that win out in the navigation department, and they have the anatomical equipment to prove it.
Ottawa rejects Taseko mine project on environmental grounds
Peyal Laceese, of the Chilcotin First Nation in Williams, Lake, B.C., dances during a protest against Taseko Mines Ltd.'s proposed Prosperity Mine, in Vancouver, Friday December 13, 2013. The proposed gold and copper mine 125 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake has undergone two environmental reviews and the company is now awaiting a federal government decision.
Alouettes release veteran receiver Bruce two weeks after anti-gay comment
Montreal Alouettes' Arland Bruce, right, breaks away from Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Emanuel Davis to run in for a touchdown during first half CFL action in Montreal, Sunday, October 20, 2013.
Union organizer tells Charbonneau Commission that bullying is a matter of perspective
Justice France Charbonneau heads the Quebec inquiry looking into allegations of corruption in the province’s construction industry.
Jacques Villeneuve returns to driver’s seat
Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve arrives at 'Le Grand Soir', in Montreal, Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Appeal court gives B.C. Liberals breathing room in fight with teachers
Gary Mason
Mayor of Lac-Mégantic wants tracks rerouted out of downtown
A firefighter stands close to the remains of a train wreckage in Lac Megantic in this file photo taken July 8, 2013. The rail firm involved in a tanker train disaster that killed 47 people in a Quebec town last month will be shut down because it does not have enough insurance to cover clean-up costs and other damages, a Canadian government agency said. The Canadian Transportation Agency said it would suspend the operating license of Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway (MMA) and its Canadian subsidiary from August 20.
Private members’ bills would open door to major electoral reform in Toronto
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford talks to the media after a City Council special meeting, January 10 2014.
The Scout List: Taxidermy, gin, and Mozart
Teachers say school bill gives Ontario Education Minister too much power
Capture of feral horses in Alberta to fall far short of target
Horses near Sundre, Alta., are too populous, the province says, but culling is at odds with local heritage, opponents argue.
Six reasons to set up an ‘alter ego’ trust
Tim Cestnick
At Apple, a flaw, a fix and fears of a damaged brand
The Apple Inc. headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
Canada’s 20 top-quality dividend-paying companies
Tim Hortons tops our list of high quality Canadian dividend-paying companies
How do TD’s mutual funds stack up against its index funds?
Financial data firm Markit sets sights on summer IPO
Hot Ticket: Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is a fifteen-piece big band, led by Wynton Marsalis, which performed at Massey Hall in Toronto on Feb. 1, 2011.
The wrong formula and the Rand formula
Tim Hudak, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, held a press conference Jan. 13 2014, at the Ontario legislature to talk about his plans for employment.
Provocation of Ukraine is Putin’s latest weapon
A Crimean Tatar holds a banner which reads: "Crimea + Ukraine=Heart" during a protest in front of a local government building in Simferopol, Crimea, on Feb. 26, 2014.
What to look for when investing $1-million
Toronto councillor urges city to keep outdoor ice rinks open into March
This skater was one of only two to brave the extremely cold, bitter temperatures while skating at Nathan Phillips Square on Jan. 2 2014.
Law society to weigh firm ownership reform
Sign for Law Society of Upper Canada.
As the rail safety shift gathers steam, who profits?
Jeffrey Jones
Fairfax not bumping up stake in BlackBerry
One of several Blackberry buildings located on Phillip St. in Waterloo, Ont., home of the beleaguered smartphone company.
Keystone environmental consultants cleared by State Department
Protesters rally against the Keystone XL oil pipeline outside the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2014.
Mirtle: Leafs have plenty of trade deadline decisions to make
Toronto Maple Leaf goalie James Reimer during a team practice in Toronto.
Happy cattle: Bovines with buddies learn better, UBC research shows
A young calf is shown at Harcroft Dairy Farm north of Fergus, Ontario, on Oct. 24, 2013. New research at UBC suggests that calves learn better when paired up.
Three top stock picks from Goodreid’s Gordon Reid
Are you a rebel, an opportunist or a survivor?
The Office Politics Handbook: Winning the Game of Power and Politics at Work by Jack Godwin.
I want to be a forester. What will my salary be?
Foresters are those who want to find ways to protect forests and use them sustainably.
Four ways to become a global leader
André deCarufel is an associate professor of organization studies and is the academic director of the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program at the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Job grant program change may cut support for people with disabilities: group
Employment Minister Jason Kenney speaks in the House of Commons on Jan. 30, 2014.
Proposed U.S. tax cut would narrow Canada's investment advantage
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., the House tax writer, speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, to outline a major plan to rewrite the nation’s tax code.
Public database of child sex offenders to be part of pedophile crackdown
ustice Minister Peter MacKay talks to reporters as Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney looks on in Ottawa, on Wednesday February 26, 2014.
RCMP to charge three with kidnapping Alberta baby in stolen truck
This Dodge Ram pickup truck was stolen in Grande Prairie, Alta., on Tuesday with baby Addison, seven months old, still inside.
Infographic: Canadians' trouble with TFSAs
U.S. shoppers have missed the memo on a recovery
Brian Milner
Redistributing wealth through taxation not a drag on economic growth: IMF paper
Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney talks to media outside the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
Misunderstanding this simple TFSA rule could cost you a lot
Rob Carrick
Cost of ending dairy quotas much smaller than expected: study
The independent Ottawa-based think tank believes Canadian farmers and processors are missing out on a vast and expanding global market for their products, particularly in Asia.
Older fathers linked to childrens’ mental health risks
Youngsters Trouba and Schiefele show maturity as Jets enter playoff push
Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane, right, and Mark Scheifele celebrate Kane's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday December 22, 2013.Dyck
Celebrity Photos of the Week: 'Twas the week before Oscars
How to protect yourself against a market crash
The Ford F-150 in a crash test.
Dentons and Quebec law firm bulk up with more Heenan hires
The Heenan Blaikie LLP law offices in Vancouver.
Questions surround Oilers roster heading into final 22 games
Edmonton Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens stops a shot during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Rexall Place.
Karen Stintz says she would look at sale, lease of Toronto Hydro to fund downtown subway
Babcock back to business with Wings after coaching Canada to Olympic gold
The close: TSX early gains evaporate, RBC shares slip
The Toronto Stock Exchange was little changed early on Dec. 30.
Table: The Biggest Canadian M&A deals in 2013
Business deal
Canada's biggest deal makers getting their swagger back
A well flare is pictured in the Groundbirch area of B.C.’s Montney formation. CNRL is buying Devon Energy’s Montney natural gas assets for $3.1-billion.
Table: The Stars of 2013's Big Deals
The rise of the ritzy walk-in shower
Instead of deep basins, the high-end cleanse now involves glassy enclosures with ritzy finishes (slatted teak floors, for example), and a bevy of shower options – rain heads, steamers, massaging jets and hand-held spritzers.
The ‘smart home’ is coming soon – and here’s what it will mean
Smart refrigerators, like this one from South Korean appliance-maker Samsung, are already being rolled out.
National Arts Centre unveils first new logo in 45 years
The new logo for the National Arts Centre.
Is there a fix for your child’s peanut allergy?
The CBC documentary The Allergy Fix examines the process of allergy desensitization.
The real reason no one’s talking about 12 Years a Slave
Liam Lacey
It turned out my bridge partner just wasn’t that into me
Renowned architects and artists reveal visions for new Canadian Holocaust Monument
What new EMBA students can learn from Henry V
Oksana Chikina is an EMBA student at Rotman in Toronto.
Rob Ford friend threatened police chief after being arrested: spokesperson
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford shows his acting chops in the Steak Queen video.
Bond market faces a tougher 2014
CIBC World Markets’ Susan Rimmer observes that companies no longer had to go outside Canada for $1-billion trades
REITs bide their time after a rough year
From May to August, the REIT index fell by 18 per cent, as investors stepped back from the sector.
Merchants turn sights on smaller targets
Loblaw’s acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart last year positions it to set up smaller, urban stores that can cater to the condo crowd.
A hedge fund legend warns Canadian economy faces ‘significant risk’
Ray Dalio speaking at the 2012 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Space Station Spacewalk Ended Early for Malfunction
Republican tax proposals miss the point on income gap
Kevin Carmichael
How long does Scotch last once the bottle’s opened?
Glasses of Scotch whisky at the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown, Scotland.
Body of Nova Scotia university student found; two suspects in custody
Loretta Saunders, seen in this undated police handout photo, has been missing since Feb. 13.
Conservative government shuts out other parties from Ukraine delegation
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird speaks at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Washington, Jan. 16, 2014. He is scheduled to leave for Kiev on Friday, Feb. 28.
Caisse’s Sabia sees room for improvement in Barrick’s governance
Caisse CEO Michael Sabia speaks following a news conference for the release of their 2013 financial results in Montreal, February 26, 2014.
Banned Sikh group never advocated violence, former leader says
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lays a wreath at the memorial for victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, in Toronto in June 2010.
Why connected cars scare me
BMW’s research project “Virtual marketplace of the future” offers personalized services such as traffic alerts, parking assistance, and other location-based services.
Established uptrend makes this energy stock a buy
The Patos Marinza oil field in Albania
Public editor: Why the words we choose matter
Joaquin (El Chapo) Guzman: Is this face of a ‘lord’?
Port Metro Vancouver the target of truckers’ work stoppage
Port Metro Vancouver on Feb. 20, 2013.
Katy Perry egypt video
Stephen Ames named for induction into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
Canadian golfer Stephen Ames hits a driver off the 10th tee of the north course at Torrey Pines during first round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, California, January 24, 2013.
Katy Perry enrages Muslims with ‘blasphemous’ music video
Katy Perry grew up in a devoutly Christian home – both her mother and father were Pentecostal ministers – and began her career singing gospel music before switching to pop.
Globe in Ukraine: New Prime Minister vows cautious approach
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, named the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, addresses anti-government protesters during a rally in Kiev Feb. 18, 2014.
Cities pleased with $190-million ice storm funding from Ontario
Pedestrians pass a fallen tree in Toronto on Dec. 21, 2013 after a devastating ice stor
Goldcorp CEO warns Osisko shareholders he’s prepared to move on
“This is not the only opportunity in the world,” Goldcorp CEO Chuck Jeannes said in an interview Wednesday.
RBC struggling to find wealth manager that fits the bill
‘While there are assets available, it’s very difficult to make them work,’ CEO Gordon Nixon said of RBC’s search for asset management acquisitions.
Putin rattles Western nerves with military drills near Ukrainian border
Crimean Tatars clash with a police officer, left, in front of a local government building in Sevastopol Feb. 26, 2014.
Uranium stocks glow after Japan makes nuclear ‘U-turn’
There have been no nuclear power plants licensed in the United States since the partial meltdown of the reactor core of the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania in 1979.
Now Trending: Girls star Lena Dunham to host Saturday Night Live
Lena Dunham will host the March 8 edition of the series, with indie rock band The National slated as musical guests.
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