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Saskatchewan Mounties arrest man after threat to blow up Yorkton RCMP detachment
Pacioretty nets a pair as Habs rally to edge Blue Jackets
Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov (79), of Russia, Brendan Gallagher (11), Tomas Plekanec (14) , of the Czech Republic, and Max Pacioretty (67) celebrate Pacioretty's second goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. Montreal won 3-2.
Suburban homelessness is a problem often neglected in Toronto
Marcus Gee
Klingberg scores 2:11 into overtime as the IceCaps edge the Pirates
Mulcair aims to 'add some muscle' to NDP ahead of federal election
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair answers a question during a press conference in in Ottawa, Wednesday Nov. 19, 2014.
A baby boom to ease the burden on China's aging population
Jin Yanxi, who was born in 2014, poses for a photograph in Shanghai September 4, 2014.
Sikh school in Brampton to see traffic-safety measures reinstated
A month after City of Brampton staff stripped the crosswalk paint off the road in front of a Sikh private school, they’re back to install a new crosswalk, school-zone signs and a crossing guard – the same basic safety measures public and Catholic schools in the city have always enjoyed.
Blues give veteran goalie Martin Brodeur one-week leave of absence
Blues goalie Martin Brodeur picked up his NHL record 125th shutout but his future in St. Louis is uncertain
Saskatchewan Mounties arrest man after bomb threat
Police tape, April 30, 2014.
Rumours swirl about Blue Jays acquiring Orioles GM Dan Duquette
Dan Duquette Orioles contract runs through the 2018 season.
U.K. celebrity chef wins international custody battle in B.C.
B.C. upholds certificates for controversial Prosperity, Tulsequah mines
Vancouver optometrist accuses customer review site Yelp of extortion
The Yelp Inc. logo is displayed in the window of a restaurant in New York.
Mirtle: Yes, the Jets are the real deal
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jay Harrison (23) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Florida Panthers at MTS Centre.
Ottawa still plans to balance budget, fulfil commitments, despite cheap oil
Finance Minister Joe Oliver stands in the House of Commons during Question on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on November 20, 2014. Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver says the government still plans to balance the budget and keep its commitments despite the collapse of oil prices. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Max Domi undaunted by diabetes: ‘It’s actually been a blessing in disguise’
Max Domi, of the London Knights junior hockey team and a top prospect of the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL.
Polygamous leader in B.C. ordered to stop using names linked to Mormons
Winston Blackmore speaks to the media in the polygamist community of Bountiful, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011. A British Columbia judge has forbidden a religious leader in a small polygamous commune in the province from using trademarks belonging to the Mormon church.
Ottawa criticized for closer ties to Saudi Arabia
Ensaf Haidar, left, wife of blogger Raif Badawi, takes part in a rally for his freedom, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Montreal. John Baird’s meetings with a Saudi prince appear set to take place even as Canada condemns Saudi Arabia for sentencing blogger Raif Badawi to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for insulting Islam. Mr. Badawai’s wife and children were granted asylum in Canada in 2013.
Satellite images show evidence of Boko Haram massacre
Satellite images released by Amnesty International today provide indisputable and shocking evidence of the scale of last weekâ™s attack on the towns of Baga and Doron Baga by Boko Haram militants. Before and after images of two neighbouring towns, Baga (160 kilometres from Maiduguri) and Doron Baga (also known as Doro Gowon, 2.5 km from Baga), taken on 2 and 7 January show the devastating effect of the attacks which left over 3,700 structures damaged or completely destroyed. Other nearby towns and villages were also attacked over this period. Handout/Amnesty International
Guy Lafleur’s lawyer calls FBI meeting ‘pressure tactic’
Former NHL hockey star Guy Lafleur (R) leaves court with his son Mark and wife Lise in Montreal, January 13, 2015. Lafleur is seeking more than $2 million from the Crown and Montreal police regarding an arrest.
The Scout List: Jazz night, interactive art and the Wreck Beach Cleanup
Roll up your sleeves and join the Wreck Beach Cleanup. Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches, has once again mobilized the troops to hit the shores and pick up bits of plastic, discarded bottles and other detritus brought in by the waves.
Appeals court rules quarter horse group can reject clones, overturning lower-court decision
B.C. upholds certificates for controversial Prosperity, Tulsequah mines
Sloko Range, Atlin, BC Taku Tlingit territory is a long way out there. Taku River Tinglit First Nation
Robertson says Vancouver’s economic strategy behind building permit boom
The mayor of Vancouver is crediting the city’s economic strategy for record-high building permit values of $2.8-billion.
Despite China’s relaxed single-child policy, one child enough for most
Li Yan (L), pregnant with her second child, lies on a bed as her daughter places her head on her mother's stomach in Hefei, Anhui province February 20, 2014. Li gave birth to a baby boy on February 23, 2014.
Hot Ticket: Dine Out Vancouver
Brasserie Mystère is an example of one of the restaurants that has participated in Dine Out Vancouver in the past.
Saanich mayor files second police complaint over spying allegations
Richard Atwell
Federal budget will bank on rebound in oil prices
When Finance Minister Joe Oliver released his fall economic update on Nov. 12, Finance Canada officials assumed for the purposes of making revenue forecasts that oil prices would remain at their current levels over the next five years.
A lesson in loyalty could see China take firmer grip on Hong Kong
Pro-democracy lawmakers show support for the Occupy Central movement as Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying, centre, delivers his annual policy address on Wednesday.
Keystone fight highlights need to diversify, Rickford says
Canadian Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford speaks about Keystone XL pipeline during a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015.
Film review: 'Paddington' - sweet and cuddly, with a dash of clever and a sprinkle of mischief
This image released by The Weinstein Company shows a scene from "Paddington." (AP Photo/The Weinstein Company)
Rock climbers reach the summit of El Capitan
Big changes are coming to Wild Rose Country
Gary Mason
Ten 'aggressive' momentum stocks that steer clear of energy sector
Brain drain, staff cuts, red tape blamed for dysfunctional DND purchasing
A Sea King helicopter flies over the harbour as Canadian soldiers participate in advanced amphibious training from the Shearwater Jetty in Halifax on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
McKinsey: World economy runs risk of long-term slowdown unless productivity rises sharply
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire centre back Diego Rodriguez on one-year loan
Obama to again seek paid leave for workers, asks $2.2 billion to help states create programs
President Barack Obama speaks at Cedar Falls Utilities, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. President Obama is once again challenging major cable and telephone companies by encouraging the Federal Communications Commission to pre-empt state laws that stifle competition for high-speed Internet service. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Dalhousie gives police screen shots of dentistry students’ Facebook posts
Dalhousie University faced another communications snafu when some media outlets reported that it seemed reluctant to give up the posts to police.
Claiming a loss? Tax ruling offers important lesson
Tim Cestnick
DeRozan returns to lead Raps to win over 76ers
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (right) shoots on Philadelphia 76ers' Luc Mbah a Moute during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
Opposition calls for halt to marijuana firm CEN Biotech’s licence bid
Opposition health critic and deputy NDP leader Libby Davies said concerns about the accuracy of statements made by CEN Biotech and its parent company Creative Edge Nutrition, which helped inflate the company’s value, are deeply worrisome.
No one can predict the future – not even financial advisers
Tom Bradley
49ers promote D-line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach
San Francisco 49ers promote defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach.
Tuskegee Airmen served together, die at same age on same day
This April 7, 2011 photo shows Clarence E. "Buddy" Huntley Jr., a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed all-black squadron that flew in World War II, posing with a P-51C Mustang fighter plane similar to the one that he was a crew chief on while overseas during the war, at Torrance, Calif., Airport.
New Mazda2 unveiled at Montreal auto show
The fourth-generation Mazda2 has a new eye-catching design.
Canadian Opera Company's new season includes world premiere of Canuck work
World’s optimism drained as U.S. economy shows signs of weakness
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange January 13, 2015.
Lawyer tries to shift blame to witness at Regina toddler murder trial
Three top stock picks from StoneCastle’s Bruce Campbell
StoneCastle's Bruce Campbell
Gas distributors stand by concerns over Energy East pipeline
Russ Girling, President and CEO of TransCanada Corporation, speaks at a press event Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Union has joined Enbridge Gas Distribution and Montreal-based Gaz Métro in demanding that TransCanada amend its proposal for the Energy East pipeline so as to provide a better deal for gas customers.
App provides real-time reports to increase safety in mountains: Avalanche Canada
'Interview' star Randall Park says goodbye to Kim Jong Un, hello to role as TV dad
Article by exec producer complicates ABC's promotion of comedy 'Fresh Off the Boat'
Randall Park speaks during the "Fresh Off the Boat" panel at the Disney/ABC Television Group 2015 Winter TCA on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
More sinking budgets expected in Alberta oil patch
Giant dump trucks dump raw tar sands for processing at the Suncor tar sands mining operations near Fort McMurray, Alberta, September 17, 2014. In 1967 Suncor helped pioneer the commercial development of Canada's oil sands, one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Picture taken September 17, 2014.
Advertisers eye new anti-spam legislation tackling malware
Observers have estimated ad fraud will sap legitimate businesses of $6.5-billion (U.S.) this year. Malware is a key fraud tool, because infected computers can be used as “bots,” pretending to click on ads and luring advertisers to spend money on dubious websites – often, websites that no human actually visits.
France may be overreaching in crackdown after Charlie Hebdo murders
In this Jan. 11, 2014 file photo, French comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala arrives for his press conference in a theater in Paris, France.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star Chris Pratt Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals man of year
FILE - In this July 29, 2014 file photo, actor Chris Pratt attends a screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy" hosted by The Cinema Society and Men's Fitness in New York. Pratt was named Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
With oil dropping, Stephen Harper is faced with a tricky balancing act
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is escorted by security as he arrives at the Langevin Block in Ottawa on Monday.
Canadian Opera Company unveils homegrown productions
Montreal composer Ana Sokolović
Drillers in the Bakken start backing off
A Bakken rig in Watford City, N.D.: The state produces 1.2 million barrels a day, but that number is expected to drop in 2015.
Amazon executive Russ Grandinetti hopes for era of peace with publishers after difficult 2014
Ottawa welcomes new U.S. oil-gas methane regulations but won't commit to match
General Motors makes no promises on Oshawa’s future
General Motors Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra and Executive Vice President and President of North America Alan Batey introduce the 2016 Chevrolet Volt at the North American International Auto Show in Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit Monday Jan. 12, 2015.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim becomes largest shareholder in The New York Times Co.
Google to launch its first modular smartphone in Puerto Rico, letting users choose hardware
Xtra lays off 12 workers, ceases print editions in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
'Written on Skin,' 'Importance of Being Earnest' part of Lincoln Center opera initiative
Can you really afford that house? Be sure to factor in renovations
Chris Lawrence, co-owner of 3 Stones Custom Homes, left, talks with employees in a house his company is renovating in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014.
He's onstage, he's onscreen, and now an Oscar nominee: Cooper sets his career sights high
Actor Bradley Cooper, left, with Taya Kyle, widow of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, speaks to reporters during the Washington premiere of the movie “American Sniper” at Burke Theatre at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. Cooper played Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American military history and author of the book “American Sniper," made into a movie with the same title. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
In sweeping ruling, judge overturns home health care regulations on overtime pay, minimum wage
Copper showing tarnish of a lacklustre commodities market
Ian McGugan
Study: $18 billion needed to build aqueduct to divert Missouri River to irrigate Kansas farms
Polygamous leader in B.C. agrees to stop using names linked to Mormon church
Winston Blackmore speaks to the media in the polygamist community of Bountiful, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011. A British Columbia judge has forbidden a religious leader in a small polygamous commune in the province from using trademarks belonging to the Mormon church. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Toronto’s gay biweekly newspaper to cease print publication
The cover of Xtra from Feb. 14, 2008
No charges against two B.C. police officers after service dogs bite suspects
Coyotes trade goalie Devan Dubnyk to Wild
San Jose Sharks' Matt Nieto falls to the ice in front of Arizona Coyotes goalie Devan Dubnyk, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
JPMorgan, Telsa, GameStop, General Motors and Ziopharm are big market movers
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Wednesday
Google driverless car chief expects real people in driverless cars on roadways in 2 to 5 years
Are Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally ready to fight?
Toronto man who killed and dismembered ex-girlfriend seeks to appeal conviction
Canada targeted by more claims under NAFTA than U.S. or Mexico: report
Last-ditch pitch: Rickford in Washington to argue for Keystone XL pipeline
Canadian Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford speaks about Keystone XL pipeline during a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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I want to be a car salesperson. What will my salary be?
Gyro Mazda sales rep George Papas uses a tablet while discussing a vehicle with a prospective customer at the Toronto dealership.
BlackBerry shares soar on report of possible takeover by Samsung
Manny Machado says he’s ready for spring training after second knee operation
Baltimore Orioles Manny Machado connects as he fouls out to first during the ninth inning of MLB American League action against Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Monday September 3 , 2012.
Woe Canada: Prentice says Alberta oil crunch will hurt economies across country
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice gives a state-of-the-province address in Edmonton, Alberta on December 9, 2014. The aftershocks of Alberta's collapsing petro-economy will shake up homes and businesses from coast to coast to coast, Premier Jim Prentice said Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
NDP to tout its economic management skills, bash Tory record
BlackBerry says it hasn't engaged with Samsung over a potential takeover
A Canadian flag flies at BlackBerry's headquarters in Waterloo, Ont., July 9, 2013.Shares of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) have jumped more than 29 per cent, up $3.42 to $15.02, following a news report that smartphone maker Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has offered to buy the company for as much as US$7.5 billion. THE CANADIAN PRESSGeoff Robins
Republicans in House vote to overturn Obama’s immigration policies
House Speaker John Boehner returns to his office after the House of Representatives passed a bill on Jan. 14, 2015, that would undo much of President Barack Obama’s immigration policy reforms.
SIU reopens probe of 2010 fatal shooting of man by Brantford police
Jodie Foster nominated twice for Directors Guild awards for directing comedy, drama on TV
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2014 file photo, Jodie Foster arrives at the 2014 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, hosted by L'Oreal Paris, at Carnegie Hall in New York. Foster is up for a pair of awards for directing comedy and drama on television. The Directors Guild of America announced TV nominees Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, for its annual honors, and Foster’s name was called twice: in the drama series category for an episode of “House of Cards,” and in the comedy series category for an installment of “Orange is the New Black.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Scientists tease apart which gene glitches signal inherited heart risk, or are just bystanders
Desjardins looks to Quebec members for $1-billion capital boost
GM sells company record of 9.9 million cars and trucks in 2014, but falls behind Volkswagen
FILE - This Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 photo shows a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab pickup truck at Miami Lakes AutoMall in Miami Lakes, Fla. General Motors Co. set a company record in 2014 for global sales, but it was outsold by German automaker Volkswagen AG. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
CIBC’s top stock picks for 2015
A man passes by a Couche Tard convenience store in Montreal. CIBC sees the company’s stock as one that will weather 2015 well.
Transportation Safety Board reports on 2013 Calgary derailment that closed road
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