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In photos: The many faces of "Brazil Carnival"
Carnival masks are seen at a costume factory in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro January 22, 2015. A total of 250,000 masks will be made for the upcoming "Brazil Carnival" festival from February 14 to 17, according to the manufacturer. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY)
'Saved by the Bell' actor pleads not guilty to reckless endangerment in bar fight
FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2014 file photo provided by the Ozaukee County, Wis., Sheriff is Dustin Diamond, the actor who played Screech in the 1990s TV show "Saved by the Bell." Diamond, accused of stabbing a man during a Christmas Day bar fight in southeastern Wisconsin, pleased not guilty during a court appearance Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 in Port Washington, Wis. (AP Photo/Ozaukee County Sheriff, File)
Pop diva Rihanna wins court battle against Topshop over T-shirt featuring her image
FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Rihanna arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pop singer Rihanna has won a court battle against fashion retailer Topshop over a T-shirt featuring a photo of her. Britain's Court of Appeal on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 upheld an earlier ruling that Topshop can't sell the shirt bearing the singer's image without her approval. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Lexpert: More deals coming in the oil patch, not fewer
Canucks’ Bieksa out indefinitely with broken hand
Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa will be out of the lineup indefinitely as he recovers from surgery on a broken hand.
ECB to pump money into economy through monthly bond purchases to try to revive economy
At midday: Stocks advance amid ECB stimulus program
A Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 photo from files showing euro coins and banknotes shown by a salesclerk at a shop in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Slick cigarette packaging going up in smoke? UK to vote on law requiring plain packaging
What's new in snow removal, from heated cables to battery-charged blowers
In this undated photo provided by HARO, a man uses a Snow Joe snow broom with an ice scraper on the window shield of a car covered in snow. The tool can easily push heavy, wet snow off a car hood or can be used on a roof without scraping the paint. The handle extends up to 49 inches, giving the user maximum reach without back strain. (AP Photo/HARO)
Spain: Nation's high unemployment rate barely budges in Q4, stays stuck at 23.7 per cent
A worker takes a photo with a cellphone outside a construction site in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Spain's unemployment rate remained stuck at 23.7 percent in the fourth quarter ending in December compared with the previous three-month period, marking an end to a series of joblessness rate declines throughout the rest of 2014. The National Statistics Institute on Thursday put the total number of unemployed at a rounded 5.5 million. Spain is recovering from two recessions, the last of which ended late 2013. (AP Photo/Paul White)
Fuel-hedging contracts, severance costs push United Airlines' profit down 80 per cent in 4Q
In this Jan. 15, 2015 photo, a worker prepares to fuel a United Express aircraft after it arrived at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, in Grapevine, Texas. United Continental reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Feminists disappointed as topless model returns to Page 3 of Rupert Murdoch's The Sun paper
Aniston talks about Oscar snub, Razzie nom and adding a layer of acting cred with 'Cake'
This image released by Cinelou Films shows Jennifer Aniston, left, and Chris Messina in a scene from "Cake." (AP Photo/Cinelou Films)
Cadillac wants smaller dealers to upgrade to 'boutique' stores to take on German luxury brands
FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen introduces the 2016 CTS-V during media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In an effort to better compete with BMW and Mercedes, Cadillac wants about 700 smaller U.S. dealers to create "boutique" stores that focus on the General Motors luxury brand. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Oil tumbles after U.S. crude stockpiles advance a second week
A pump used for pumping crude oil from the ground sits above a well in a farmer's field on Jan. 20 near McLeansboro, Ill.
Home of the Week: In this condo, wallpaper makes its mark
Estee Design founder Svetlana Tryaskina was inspired by wallpaper with a black and white pastoral scene when she had her place renovated.
Cherry won’t kick Leafs while they’re down, calls jersey-throwers ‘jerks’
Don Cherry, left, and Ron MacLean.
Quebec-based Simons adds to Canadian expansion plans with second Edmonton store
The Simons' flagship retail store is seen on Montreal's Ste-Catherine Street Wednesday, Nov.19, 2014. Quebec-based Simons is adding to its Canadian expansion plans with the opening of a second store in Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Union Pacific 4Q profit jumps 22 per cent as railroad hauls more freight, raises rates
In this June 6, 2014 photo, Union Pacific locomotives pull a train in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Union Pacific reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
RCMP charge three people with killing child on Manitoba reserve
A guideline for buying and maintaining antique and fine furniture
Public editor: Why coverage of polls will be important in election year
Former Freedom Industries president faces new fraud charge stemming from bankruptcy case
RBC seeks to boost financial services for wealthy by paying $5.4 billion for City National
Police dog sniffs out wanted man hidden in Nanaimo, B.C., attic
What this UNB professor practices is intolerance, not sociology
University of New Brunswick.
Family Dollar shareholders vote to approve Dollar Tree takeover at shareholder meeting
Israeli man under house arrest, suspected of leaking unreleased songs by Madonna
Defrocked priest says he’s sorry for sexually abusing Inuit children
Eric Dejaeger leaves an Iqaluit courtroom on Jan. 20, 2011.
Battery anxiety got you down? No quick fix, but plenty of workarounds
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2014, photo, travelers use a charging station at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. While the common lithium-ion battery that’s used to power laptops, cellphones and tablet computers has improved in recent years, the demand that us gadget addicts are placing on these batteries has soared. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Sundance founder Robert Redford says change, diversity key ingredients of annual film festival
FILE - This Jan. 16, 2014 file photo shows a general view of the Egyptian Theatre on Main Street during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Celebrating its 31st year, the festival has steadily outgrown its indie-film roots to showcase emerging and established talent in art, music, television, film and new media. The 2015 Sundance Film Festival runs Jan. 22 through Feb. 1, 2015. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
Sun journalists face retrial as jury fails to reach verdicts on bribery charges
Jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea to make 1st duo piano concert tour since 1978
FILE - In this May 4, 2014 file photo, Chick Corea performs at the 2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Corea and Herbie Hancock have announced plans for a 2015 world tour of duo piano concerts, kicking off March 14 in Seattle. (Photo by John Davisson/Invision/AP, File)
Author, professor John Bayley dies at 89; wrote memoir of life with wife Iris Murdoch
In the age of ‘smart’ homes, sometimes dumb is best
Hunter House, a 2,500-square-foot home near Peterborough, Ont. designed by Paul Dowsett, principal in the Toronto firm of Sustainable.TO Architecture + Building.
DAVOS WATCH: European economic worries dominate Davos; Merkel upstaged; currencies at war
Pieces restored by New York City craftsman found in major museums and private collections
In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, restorer and conservator Miguel Saco shows a leather chair bound to a metal frame created by Hungarian furniture maker Mathieu Mategot the Miguel Saco Restoration Inc. workshop in New York. The chair needs to be stabilized and have pieces of leather reattached. Saco and his team of highly skilled artisans perform a wide range of museum-quality work, from the simplest cosmetic touch-ups and refinishing to caning, inlay, veneering, upholstery and recreation of missing parts. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Disney-linked measles outbreak casts spotlight on anti-vaccine movement
FILE - This Nov. 20, 2009 photo shows Sleeping Beauty's Castle in winter dress with the iconic "Partners" statue featuring images of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in the foreground, at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Measles cases have been popping up around California in an outbreak linked to visits to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks during the winter 2014 holiday. At least seventy people have been infected in a measles outbreak that led California public health officials to urge those who haven't been vaccinated against the disease, including children too young to be immunized, should avoid Disney parks where the spread originated. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, H. Lorren Au Jr., FILE)
For two Hamilton buddies, home building is a gut job
Mark Milne, left, and Tim Potocic have five buildings under renovation in downtown Hamilton.
Denver baker faces discrimination complaint for refusing to write anti-gay message on cake
In this Jan. 20, 2015 photo, bakery owner Marjorie Silva stands for a photo inside her own Azucar Bakery, in Denver. Silva is facing a discrimination complaint with Colorado’s Civil Rights Division because she refused to write hateful words about gays on a cake for a customer.
Malaysian minister confident ASEAN will declare itself an economic community by year's end
Gannett says it will evaluate activist investor Carl Icahn's 2 nominees to its board
McDonald's faces worker lawsuit on franchise operator's alleged racial, sexual discrimination
Amid talk of a recovered economy, hard-hit worker struggles to stay afloat
In this Jan. 2, 2015 photo, Joshua Thevenin, 29, packs boxes of unsold fireworks from inside a roadside tent Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Thevenin has worked as a newspaper salesman, fireworks vendor and tele-marketer. He lost his truck, missed his rent payment and had to go on food stamps. Like many workers barely holding on, he can't relate to President Obama's talk of an ''American resurgence.'' The fireworks were being sent back to the supplier. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rogers’ Shomi reaches deal to stream Amazon TV shows
In this image released by Amazon Digital, Amy Landecker, left, and Jeffrey Tambor appear in a scene from "Transparent," a new series on Amazon Digital.
Baird raises blogger flogging with Saudi prince as officials postpone lashes
Ensaf Haidar, wife of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, takes part in a rally for his freedom in Montreal on January 13, 2015. The flogging of Badawi has been postponed again this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Real Madrid presents Norwegian teen midfielder Martin Odegaard
Sixteen-year-old Norwegian midfielder Martin Oedegaard poses with Real Madrid Director of Institutional Relations Emilio Butragueno during his official presentation at the Valdebebas Ciudad Real Madrid in Madrid on January 22, 2015.
Regina toddler offered therapy after nightmarish experience in daycare bus
Ariana Grande to headline NBA All-Star halftime show Feb. 15 in New York City
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2014 file photo, Ariana Grande performs at the KIIS FM's Jingle Ball at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Grande will headline the NBA All-Star halftime show next month. NBA announced Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, that Grande will perform at the Feb. 15 event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Bob Dylan tells AARP magazine: 'If I had to do it all over again, I'd be a schoolteacher'
FILE - This July 22, 2012 file photo shows U.S. singer-songwriter Bob Dylan performing on stage at "Les Vieilles Charrues" Festival in Carhaix, western France. The icon is on the cover of AARP magazine’s February/March 2015 issue. He says in the interview that “if I had to do it all over again, I’d be a schoolteacher.” (AP Photo/David Vincent, file)
The Davos diaries: Robot revolutions, $54 hot dogs and snowmen with a cause
The sun shines over snowmen representing the countries around the world during an exhibition from the NGO Action/2015 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2015.
Two separate overnight shootings in Toronto send three people to hospital
Canada will not dial down military mission in Iraq, Harper says
Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement at Framecraft Ltd. in St. Catharines, Ont., on Thursday, January 22, 2015.
Jeff Gordon will retire as full-time NASCAR driver after 2015 season
FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2015, file photo, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon smiles during a media availability before a basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs in Washington.
Man charged with uttering threats after Halifax chemical cache found
Firefighters attend the scene where a large quantity of unidentified chemicals were found in a residence in Grand Desert, N.S., on Jan. 21, 2015.
Patriots coach says he doesn’t know how footballs were deflated
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks to the media during a press conference to address the under inflation of footballs used in the AFC championship game.
Supreme Court allows blocked merger in landfill case
The Supreme Court of Canada building is shown in Ottawa on Oct. 15, 2014.
Regina man accused of fatally beating toddler denies killing the child
BlackBerry's Chen pens letter to U.S. to even the playing field for apps
A BlackBerry Passport smartphone is shown at its official launching event in Toronto, in this September 24, 2014 file photo. Samsung recently offered to buy BlackBerry for as much as $7.5 billion, seeking its valuable patents as it battles Apple in the corporate market, according to a person familiar with the matter and documents seen by Reuters.
US stock market opens higher after ECB boost
'In the Lonely Hour' by Sam Smith tops HMV Canada CD sales chart
Dentons, Dacheng law firm deal covers over 6,500 lawyers in 50 countries
The corner of Bay Street and Adelaide streets in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
At the open: Markets mixed despite strong ECB stimulus plan
The new European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters is pictured in Frankfurt Jan. 21.
Finance Minister says he was 'not surprised' at rate cut, vows balanced budget
Finance Minister Joe Oliver is shown in Ottawa on Dec. 10, 2014.
In pictures: The new Canadian supercar
The Magnum MK5 displayed at the Montreal auto show in January 2015.
Top links: Suncor sees $90 oil price
Transportation, mortgages take bulk of Canadians' spending budget
The perceived seriousness of traffic congestion was a crucial ingredient in understanding the well-being of commuters.
Images from Thursday's play at the Australian Open
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus makes a backhand return to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015.
Nova Scotia will not use GPS on forensic mental health patients on leaves
Canadian dollar adds to losses as ECB embarks on massive stimulus program
Chart: Survey of household spending, 2013
RBC’s red-carpet move: L.A.’s City National is ‘Bank of the Stars’
The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, Calif.
Calgary ranks as one of world’s richest cities, but oil fallout looms
An aerial photo of downtown Calgary in 2012.
Canadian Pacific on track with plan despite cutting crude forecasts in 2015
Iamgold expects benchmark cost to go down, 2014 costs to be below estimate
CP Rail slashes oil-volume forecast as crude shipments slow
Canadian Pacific Railway cars at a railyard in Calgary in a 2012 photo.
Abolition of sex work won’t end violence against native women
File photo of Vancouver’s downtown Eastside.
Applications for US unemployment benefits fall to 307,000 as seasonal layoffs wane
Mirtle: Leafs season-killing losing skid hitting new levels
Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson blasts a shot past Toronto Maple Leafs' James Reimer during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015.
Southwest Airlines posts 4Q profit, results beat Wall Street forecasts
In this June 5, 2014 photo, Southwest Airlines ticket agent Joy Davis places a checked bag onto the conveyor belt at Love Field in Dallas. Southwest Air reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Man charged after 4-vehicle Brampton crash linked to earlier break-in: police
Agrium ups target dividend payout ratio to 40 to 50 per cent of free cash flow
Goalkeeper Hope Solo suspended from U.S. women’s team
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo has been suspended from the women's national team for 30 days
Sorry, but you just missed the cheapest real estate day of the year
The first month of the year tends to offer lower asking prices and potential buyers are often preoccupied with paying off their December spending binges, according to real estate brokerage TheRedPin.com.
Union Pacific beats 4Q profit and revenue expectations
Man in Halifax chemicals case charged with uttering threats, possessing weapon
Firefighters attend the scene where a large quantity of unidentified chemicals were found in a residence in Grand Desert, N.S. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Police have not identified the chemicals and an explosive disposals unit, forensic identification experts and hazardous material crews have been called in to investigate. A man, the subject of a Canada-wide warrant, was arrested in Ottawa in relation to the chemicals. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
ECB to buy 1.1 trillion euros in government and private bonds
TSX registers 2nd triple digit gain as European Central Bank launches stimulus
Stylishly staged, but Queen West penthouse sells $19,000 under list
Will ECB's flood of cash be enough to save Europe's slide?
A plastic bull figurine, symbol of the Frankfurt stock exchange is pictured in front of the German share price index DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange January 22, 2015. The European Central Bank agreed on Thursday to embark on a quantitative easing (QE) programme that will see it print money to buy up 60 billion euros worth of sovereign bonds from March until the end of September next year.
Finance Minister Joe Oliver vows balanced budget in 2015
Finance Minister Joe Oliver responds during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on December 10, 2014. Finance Minister Joe Oliver says he will not budge from his plan to deliver a balanced budget come April, even with the recent decline in crude oil prices. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Roundup: Warriors and Hawks extend franchise record winning streaks
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates
Baloney Meter: Is the U.S. going to need 'less and less' Canadian oil?
Before the bell: Stock futures spike on ECB action
RBC goes Hollywood in crucial quest for growth
Tim Kiladze
Verizon Communications reports 4th-quarter loss of $2.23 billion, but revenue beats Street
Royal Bank to buy U.S.-based City National in US$5.4-billion deal
Shareholders leave the Royal Bank of Canada annual meeting in Calgary, on Feb. 28, 2013. Royal Bank of Canada has a friendly deal to acquire L.A.-based City National Corp. for US$5.4 billion in cash and common stock in order to grow its wealth management business in the United States. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Thursday's small-cap stocks to watch
Derek Evans, president and chief executive officer of Pengrowth, addresses shareholders at the companies annual general meeting in Calgary, Alberta, May 11, 2010.
Carrick on money: Mean girls in the retirement home
One year later, Quebec town gathers to remember 32 lives lost and look to future
Fire engulfs a seniors residence in L'Isle-Verte, Que., early Thursday, Jan.23, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frances Drouin
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