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Higgins scores lone shootout goal to give Canucks much-needed win over Jets
Vancouver Canucks' Chris Higgins (20) and Alexandre Burrows (14) celebrate Higgins' winning shoot out goal over the Winnipeg Jets in NHL action in Winnipeg on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. The Canucks defeated the Jets 3-2.
Coupland’s Golden Tree sculpture to mark southern gateway to Vancouver
Doug Coupland stands inside Stanley Park’s hollow tree on March 12, 2014, with a model of his sculpture Golden Tree, to be installed in 2015 at Cambie Street and Marine Drive in Vancouver.
Clark pulls former minister from earthquake team
‘Hidden fat gene’ with role in burning energy discovered by researchers at Toronto’s SickKids
Sonia Verma: Afghanistan not all chaos and uncertainty
A Canadian crewman stands inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flying over Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, July 5, 2011. Canada is winding up combat operations in Afghanistan and all combat troops will leave by the end of July, after nearly ten years fighting in Afghanistan.
Bruins beat Habs for first time this season, extend win streak to six
Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30) makes a save on Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron (37) during the first period at the Bell Centre.
Graeme Smith: Canada leaves ‘a lot of unfinished business’ in Afghanistan
A soldier touches the plaque of a fallen comrade at the war memorial after the last Remembrance Day ceremony at Kandahar Air Field Friday, November 11, 2011 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Canadian death toll in Afghanistan was 158 soldiers, one diplomat, one journalist and two civilian contractors.
Reopening NAFTA could be open for discussion, Harper hints
Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets Canadian Fishing Company employees during a photo opportunity at a warehouse in Richmond, B.C., on March 12, 2014.
Duhatschek: Raonic part of next generation taking over men’s tennis
Eric Duhatschek
Porsche: A history in six shapes
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe and original Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe
Sorry purists, the Macan SUV is a Porsche through and through
Peter Cheney
After 50 years, B.C. seeks to reopen Columbia River Treaty
Raptors inch closer to postseason berth with win over Pistons
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the net against Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the first half at the Air Canada Centre.
B.C. preparing for flood-control talks over Columbia River
The Columbia River, seen from Corbett, Ore., is the subject of a 50-year-old treaty which the B.C. government is seeking to renegotiate.
Ottawa lifts requirement that railways report small spills
Dozens of tanker cars similar to the model used for the train that crashed in Lac-Megantic, Que., are parked on Monday, July 16, on the train's line near Farnham, Que. Photo by Les Perreaux
Clark, Harper spar over who should end Vancouver truckers’ strike
A unionized container trucker driver stops a non-unionized trucker on the picket lines outside the Port Metro Vancouver, March 10, 2014.
Aquarium team rescues sea lion tangled in plastic
A tranquilized sea lion awaits release after rescuers removed a plastic packaging strap from around his neck, March 11, 2014.
Blair: Blue Jays swing and miss in free agency
Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos keeps an eye on the action at Spring Training in Dunedin, Fla. on February 21, 2014. The Blue Jays had been in the mix for Ervin Santana with several Toronto players making a public plea to sign the 33-year-old former all-star. But Santana elected to sign with the injury-ravaged Atlanta Braves.
Ebner: Canucks went all in with Tortorella and move hasn’t paid off
Vancouver Canucks' head coach John Tortorella, top, argues with referee Steve Kozari, 40, and linesman Vaughan Rody, 73, during second period NHL action against the Los Angeles Kings in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday November 25, 2013.
Globe in Ukraine: Crimean adventure could cost Russia billions
A Russian soldier stands next to a machine-gun outside the Ukrainian infantry base in Perevalne, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 12, 2014. The Group of 7 world leaders said in a statement released from the White House on Wednesday that they won't recognize results of a referendum for the Crimea region to split from Ukraine and join Russia.
Saskatchewan warns rural leaders of tighter budget
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall during an interview at The Globe and Mail on Oct., 2013.
Surgical checklists have little effect on patient outcomes, study finds
A surgical checklist is examined at Toronto General Hospital in January, 2009.
Globe in Ukraine: U.S. seeks to counter Russia’s muscle
U.S. President Barack Obama listens as he hosts a meeting with Ukraine Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, March 12, 2014.
Best pictures from March 12
The Queen Charlotte Saints basketball team huddles before the start of the third quarter in their game against the Walnut Grove Gators in Langley March 12, 2014.
Where the hot jobs are for graduates
Joseph Hokayem won’t be sweating a job search when he graduates with an MBA from Rotman this spring. He has already lined up a six-figure wealth management associate position with a Swiss bank.
What MBA grads can expect in their first paycheques
Financial services remain the most lucrative sector for today’s MBA grads.
Six commerce students with big business ventures
Talon Lloyd has managed to earn A’s in his commerce program at Queen’s while running a tailoring business.
Despite only minor recommendations, NHL GMs find meeting productive
St. Louis Blues left wing Brenden Morrow (10) continues to compete for the puck from his knees while being defended by Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) in third period action during an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Pauline Marois’s loonie delusions
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois gestures as she announce the party's stand on the provincial debt on March 12, 2014, in Quebec City.
Fair Elections Act: Slow it down, Mr. Poilievre (4)
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, September 20, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Scout List: Classic film in original 35mm format
Sylvia Sidney and Cary Grant in Thirty Day Princess (1934).
Grade 6 class’s letter reprimands Alberta legislators for rude behaviour
Thomas Lukaszuk is Alberta’s Jobs Minister.
Hot Ticket : Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott
It is Yo-Yo Ma’s aura and magnetism on stage that makes him a star, says Vancouver Recital Society director Leila Getz.
The gang of four that can make or break a manager
This menswear retailer’s shares look overvalued
David Milstead
Quality U.S. growth stocks on the radar
Five ways to set the tone from the top
Leaders often forget that their behaviour is scrutinized every day and that every action they take is measured against the standards they communicate.
The stock-bond mix: Conventional wisdom doesn’t necessarily apply
Norman Rothery
I want to work in the oil sands. What will my salary be?
There are various careers in Canada’s oil sands industry, ranging from heavy equipment operators and truck drivers to engineers and electricians.
Bet against Valeant? Get a second opinion
Chief executive Michael Pearson wins praise for achieving his ‘aspirational goal’ to make Valeant one of the 15 largest pharmaceutical firms in the world.
Dividends? Share buybacks work better in a bull market
Apple announced a $60-billion (U.S.) share buyback plan in April, 2013, the share price has rallied 32 per cent.
Three top stock picks from Campbell, Lee & Ross’s Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell.
Is coping with work stress good enough?
Bill Howatt
Billionaire Alex Shnaider: Former associates ‘picked the wrong person to intimidate’
The judge dismissed a counterclaim containing allegations against Alex Shnaider.
Redford pays back $45,000 for flight to Mandela funeral
Alberta Premier Alison Redford speaks to reporters in Edmonton on Tuesday March 4, 2014. Ms. Redford revealed Tuesday that she spent taxpayers' money to fly her daughter's friends around on government aircraft, but says she will now pay back the $3,100.
Grocers ramp up call for code of conduct
On Thursday, Sobeys reports its first quarterly financial results since swallowing rival Safeway Canada.
As Moscow circles, Ukraine’s stock exchange holds onto hope
A Soviet Army veteran passes by posters during the International poster campaign to support Ukraine in Kiev.
Chinese broadcaster tweets images of debris, possibly from Malaysia Airlines
Infographic: Canadian plant openings, closings and investments
The small chance for B.C.’s big LNG hopes
Jeffrey Jones
Father wanted to dump 10-year-old boy’s body and flee Canada, stepmom tells murder trial
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Ontario better off if sovereign Quebec stayed in monetary fold
Boyd Erman
WSP to buy Alberta engineering firm for $366-million
WSP Group is expanding its reach in Western Canada’s oil and gas sector.
Ottawa looks to Australia for pointers on Made-in-Canada brand campaign
Mirtle: A closer look at just how badly the Sharks beat the Leafs
San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski (8) is hugged by teammates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 6-2.
What cuts a great rug? We ask these designers
Kelly Wearstler says her snake-patterned rug ‘has great movement.
I play squire to my hockey-playing son’s shining knight
With changing demographics, the multigenerational house comes of age
Montreal architect Henri Cleinge designed this modernist addition to a 200-year-old Quebec house so that the owners could accomodate not only themselves and their children but a pair of grandparents as well.
From Ukraine to horse-sized ducks, foreign minister answers questions on Twitter
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird.
General Motors recall spreads to Canada
A fault with the ignition switch in certain vehicles can cause the engine to turn off.
Milos Raonic rallies to beat Andy Murray at Indian Wells
Milos Raonic, of Canada, reacts after beating Andy Murray, of Great Britain, during a fourth round match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Indian Wells, Calif. Roanic won 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
The close: Gold stocks push TSX higher
Chow’s resignation creates Toronto turf war for NDP and Liberals
Toronto NDP MPs Olivia Chow, Andrew Cash, far left, and others urge the federal government to pitch in for the clean-up of the recent ice storm in Toronto, at a news conference on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa January 16, 2014.
Marcus Stroman, Ricky Romero looking to stay in the present with the Jays
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Marcus Stroman throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Auto Exchange Park.
The creation of ringwoodite
Water from a stone: Tiny diamond contains secrets of Earth’s mantle
University of Alberta professor Graham Pearson holds a diamond within which scientists have found the first confirmation of the terrestrial existence of ringwoodite. The discovery may be proof that, hundreds of kilometres under our feet, the Earth’s mantle holds as much water as all of our planet’s oceans. Dr. Pearson is Canada Excellence Research Chair in Arctic Resources at the University of Alberta.
Must Champagne be served in a flute glass? My wife thinks so but I disagree
Champagne being poured into flutes at a beach bar during the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
Professors teaching less? That’s measuring the wrong thing
A professor at the front of the classroom.
Two stocks to buy as copper regains its footing
Lundin Mining photos showing the Zinkgruvan zinc, lead, silver mine in Sweden as well as our Norrbotten gold, copper exploration program in Sweden.
Canadian women’s soccer team finishes fifth at Cyprus Cup
Canadian coach John Herdman yells to his team playing the USA in the women's semi final soccer match at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford in Manchester on August 6, 2012
PQ, Liberals pulling into tie in Quebec: polls
Quebec Liberal leader leader Philippe Couillard tries on the gloves as he unveils his anti-bullying policy at a mixed martial arts gym Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Montreal.
Stock analysis: Suncor’s score has just hit a 3-year high of 10 out of 10
A pedestrian is reflected in a Suncor Energy sign in Calgary in this file photo.
Mindy Kaling has finally had it with all your diversity questions
Mindy Kaling from The Mindy Project.
Woman accused in penny stock fraud calls investors’ losses ‘horrifying’
A reporter takes a photograph of a map showing the location of call centres and victims involved with a penny stock fraud scheme allegedly orchestrated by Sandy Winick, a Canadian who has lived in China, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States.
G7 nations united against Russian occupation of Crimea, Harper says
Prime Minister Stephen Harper gestures while participating in a moderated question and answer session with the B.C. Chamber of Commerce in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday March 12, 2014.
Don’t have a PhD? Sorry, you can’t model for this brand
Jules Verne was right: Water hidden deep in the Earth, U of A study suggests
Glass of water with bubbles
Oil-reserve dump risks sparking a rush to the exits
One up side of oil industry infrastructure bottlenecks for refiners is that stranded domestic West Texas Intermediate sells at a steep discount to globally traded Brent crude. Even when pipelines catch up, home-produced oil may still be cheaper.
Canadian makers of ‘world’s lowest cost tablet’ aim for $20 device
Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli is working on a strategy to sell cut-rate tablets.
Arvind Gupta, innovation expert, named next president of UBC
Dr. Arvind Gupta is the CEO and scientific director of MITACS, the Mathematics of Information Technology & Complex Systems, based at UBC.
Harper picked two beers to represent Canada. Here's what he chose
Prime Minister Stephen harper receives two cases of beer from U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson in mid-March, 2010, after winning a bet with President Barack Obama when Canada's men's hockey team won the Olympic gold medal
Sixteen Scandals: Why are women sketch comedians now funnier than men?
From left, Sarah Hillier, Kevin Vidal, Craig Brown, Connor Thompson and Allison Price, in Second City’s Sixteen Scandals.
Obama’s Funny or Die video cited for boost in traffic to U.S. health-care site
This image from video released by Funny Or Die shows President Obama, left, with actor-comedian Zach Galifianakis during an appearance on "Between Two Ferns."
As peers struggle, Canada’s banks still global stars
Toronto bank towers and skyline Nov. 10, 2010.
Canada and the U.S. set to meet in Paralympic sledge hockey semis
Canada's Brad Bowden salutes teammates after Canada's goal during an ice sledge hockey match between Canada and Czech Republic at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Canada won 1-0.
Now Trending: Chelsea Handler slams Piers Morgan in live TV interview
Chelsea Handler, host of the late-night talk show "Chelsea Lately," which airs on the E! channel that launches in Canada next week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho
Which Canadian places made the list of the ‘selfiest’ cities in the world?
A woman takes a selfie with friends during events organized by the " Women Rights Caravelle" project in Brussels March 8, 2014.
China siphons the tanks of Western auto makers
Carl Mortished
Bettman says concussions are down in NHL, declines to reveal how much
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during a news conference in Toronto Nov 26, 2013.
The main obstacle to aid for Ukraine? Republicans
Kevin Carmichael
How to know whether the TSX has peaked
University of Guelph to shutter two campuses amid falling enrolments
Students at the University of Guelph.
Railways fire back over grain shipments
Hunter Harrison, CEO of CP Rail during a 2013 interview.
Why does only one person want to be Tory premier of Newfoundland?
Newfoundland Premier Kathy Dunderdale holds a press conference on the ongoing power disruptions, in St.John's on Jan. 5, 2014.
Globe in Crimea: Masked gunmen stop and board train, demand papers. No one questions. No one disobeys
Recruits take an oath before Sergei Aksyonov, standing in suit, the self-declared Prime Minister of Crimea, to serve in self-defense units in Simferopol, Ukraine, March 10, 2014. Russian military units have reportedly taking control of more Ukrainian bases on the Crimean peninsula even as the government in Kiev and western diplomats maintain that an impending March 16 referendum on secession will be illegal.
Auto industry could be Harper’s biggest ally in ambitious trade plan
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) looks at South Korean President Park Geun-hye during a joint news conference after their meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, March 11, 2014.
At midday: Gold stocks push TSX slightly higher
Barrick Gold chairman Peter Munk speaks at the company's annual general meeting in Toronto on Wednesday May 2, 2012.
Sovereign Quebec would keep dollar, seek Bank of Canada seat, Marois says
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois gestures as she announce the party's stand on the provincial debt as Quebec treasury board chair Stephane Bedard, Wednesday March 12, 2014 in Quebec City.
This 'very conservative' portfolio has returned 8% annually
Gordon Pape is a well known investing and personal finance guru and author, 2009
Video: This B.C. high-schooler is taking the national debating body to task over disqualification
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