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January 27

’It’s a wicked storm’: Blizzard dumps two feet of snow in Boston area
People talk while clearing snow from the street in Boston, Jan. 27, 2015. High winds and whiteout conditions swept across New England as the storm moved up the East Coast, leaving the island of Nantucket without power.
Price stops 40 shots as Habs edge Stars
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against Dallas Stars right wing Patrick Eaves (18) during the second periodat Bell Centre.
China's yuan joins top 5 most-used currencies in global payments as controls gradually eased
Letang picks up 5 assists as Crosby-less Penguins rally for win over Jets
Pittsburgh Penguins center Mark Arcobello (26) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) and right wing Steve Downie (23) celebrate a goal by Downie against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 5-3.
Man dead after being shot in head in north Toronto, no word on suspect
Auditor issues financial storm warning for Brampton
Former mayor Susan Fennell, left, became embroiled in scandal, allowing Linda Jeffrey to win the 2014 election.
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Lowry, DeRozan help Raptors overcome sluggish start in win over Pacers
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (10) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Solomon Hill (44) during the first half of an NBA game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Indianapolis.
B.C. Supreme Court quashes approval for Vancouver tower deal
The construction site of the Jubilee House, a social housing project in Vancouver, B.C., on January 27, 2015. The city said Brenhill would be providing $24-million worth of social housing to replace Jubilee House.
Port Metro Vancouver truckers shut out of work with new licensing system
A container truck driver travels through Port Metro Vancouver as another enters Vanterm in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday March 27, 2014.
Enbridge says alternate route to proposed northern Minnesota pipeline would be more expensive
Actor in CTV sitcom charged with voyeurism after hidden cameras found in condo
Actor J.P. Manoux, who has starred in many Disney and Family Channel series, poses with a special effects head in his likeness that was used in the Series Aaron Stone, in which Manoux played Stan the Android.
Damien Perquis adds flair to Toronto FC backline
Damien Perquis, centre, said that New England forward Charlie Davis urged him to join MLS: ‘Bro, you must be here because the new football is here.’ The 30-year-old will bolster a thin TFC defence.
U.S. wine institute says B.C.'s proposed liquor law changes may violate NAFTA
Pierre Ruiz, manager of Liberty Wine Merchants on Granville Island, inspects an international wine on January 27, 2015 in Vancouver, B.C.
Super Bowl Media Day is the NFL’s annual theatre of the absurd
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch sits at his podium during media day for Super Bowl XLIX at US Airways Center.
Paul Beeston takes the high road, focuses on upcoming Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Beeston introduces the teams new uniforms on Nov. 18, 2011.
Kings centre Richards clears waivers, assigned to AHL’s Monarchs
In this May 28, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) keeps the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) during a power play in the first period in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in Chicago.
Forceful show of support as huge U.S. delegation pays respects to Saudi King
U.S. President Barack Obama is seen with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday. Mr. Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, leading a bipartisan delegation of prominent current and former officials, to offer condolences for the death of King Abdullah.
Shot Kamloops Mountie expected to overcome injuries
RCMP investigators comb through the area where an RCMP officer was shot on Dec. 3, 2014, in Kamloops, B.C.
Families earning $30,000-$60,000 to benefit least from Tories’ family plan
Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, announces an investment in community-based chronic disease prevention for St. James Town during a press conference in Toronto on January 16, 2015. Canada's finance minister insists low- and middle-income families will see two-thirds of the benefits from the Harper government's contentious multibillion-dollar tableau of family-friendly measures.
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Ivanovic sends Chelsea past Liverpool and into League Cup final
Branislav Ivanovic of Chelsea heads in their first goal in extra time during the Capital One Cup Semi-Final second leg between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2015 in London, England.
Conservative government’s anti-drug advertising blitz last fall cost $7-million
A person smokes marijuana in a Toronto park as Canada's police chiefs vote in favour of ticketing people for possession of marijuana on August 20, 2013. A federal government response to a House of Commons order paper question by Liberal MP Scott Simms said the ad campaign to raise awareness of the harms of marijuana and prescription drug abuse among youth cost $7,026,822.
Gordon Stuckless worked with accomplice to lure boys, court hears
Gordon Stuckless arrives at court in Toronto on Tuesday, April 22 , 2014. A court in Toronto is hearing that the man at the centre of the Maple Leaf Gardens sex abuse scandal had a system to lure young boys that sometimes involved working with an accomplice.
Former Alberta deputy premier Lukaszuk to seek re-election
Thomas Lukaszuk speaks during the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership forum in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday Aug. 21, 2014.
Activists ensure Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls aren’t forgotten
A member gestures while addressing a sit-in demonstration organized by the Abuja "Bring Back Our Girls" protest group at the Unity Fountain in Abuja January 25, 2015.
B.C. mining conference urges social engagement with First Nations
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark's shadow is cast on a backdrop after speaking at the Association for Mineral Exploration BC's mineral roundup in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday January 26, 2015.
Supporters hope to force final Keystone XL vote
Senator Ted Cruz waded into the fray with a blunt denunciation of Democrats who oppose the controversial pipeline, and accused opponents of Keystone XL – especially environmentalists who claim it will spur development of Alberta’s vast, carbon-laden, fossil-fuel reserve – of failing to comprehend that a pipeline was the environmentally responsible way to move oil.
Alleged B.C. shoplifter faces gun charges after weapons discovered in bag:police
Manitoba-based soldier found dead in Ontario, body recovered from river
Alberta’s Prentice, Saskatchewan’s Wall won’t be at Ottawa meeting
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice (right) speaks as B.C. Premier Christy Clark (left) and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall (centre) look on in Regina on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. Two western conservative premiers, Prentice and Wall, will not be part of this week's premiers' meeting in Ottawa.
Manitoba-based soldier found dead in Ontario, body recovered from river
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Actor in CTV sitcom charged with voyeurism after hidden cameras found in condo
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Agrium trading near all-time highs on dividend hike
Agrium has been the beneficiary of a lower Canadian dollar and falling energy prices – including cheaper natural gas, which helps the firm save costs on the production of nitrogen.
Strong U.S. dollar drags down earnings of key multinational firms
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the afternoon of January 27, 2015 in New York City. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged over 350 points this morning before closing out approximately 290 points down due to a poor earnings report.
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Diversity of filmmakers, stories at Sundance Film Festival doesn't carry over to Hollywood
FILE -- In this Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 file photo, Robert Redford attends the premiere of "A Walk In The Woods" during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Diverse voices and stories are an inherent part of an independent festival, said Sundance founder Redford. “We believe in diversity and freedom of expression is very much fundamental to us,” he said. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
Belichick, Barrel Boy and The Beast: Theatre of the absurd at Super Bowl Media Day
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman dances with Gina Holguim during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Winnipeg issues boil water advisory after positive E. coli tests
A sample bottle containing E. coli bacteria is seen at the Health Protection Agency in north London March 9, 2011. A boil water advisory has been issued for a large part of Winnipeg after two positive tests for the bacteria.
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Entire city of Winnipeg under a boil-water advisory after positive E. coli tests
With a run on bottled water earlier in the day late night shoppers were were greeted with empty shelves and pallets after Winnipeg authorities issued a boil water advisory after a e.coli positive test Tuesday, January 27, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Roof partially collapses at athletic-wear store in downtown Philadelphia, injuring 3 women
Firefighters gather in front of the Lululemon a store in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Philadelphia police said three women inside the Lululemon store were injured when the roof partially collapsed, apparently as bricks fell from a taller building next door. (AP Photo/The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dave Maialetti) PHIX OUT; TV OUT; MAGS OUT; NEWARK OUT
Former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk to seek PC nomination in Edmonton
Alberta RCMP officer shoots gun during chase after liquor break and enter
Placido Domingo to sing in Woody Allen-directed 'Gianni Schicchi' at LA Opera
FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2014 file photo, Placido Domingo performs on stage at the Roundhouse in Camden, North London, as he closes this year's iTunes festival. Domingo will take on his 146th role when he sings the title character of Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi" in a Woody Allen production on Sept. 12, the opening night of the Los Angeles Opera 2015-16 season. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Open Text sees Q2 profits soar as revenue improves 29% to US$467.8M
Investigation concludes: No charges after dead newborn found in Regina backyard
Another new Coke: Coca-Cola cutting sweetness in Canada, producing smaller sizes
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NYC economy lost about $200 million from fizzled storm, transit shutdown, expert says
Shaon Chowdhury, right, manager of Arthur Cab Leasing Corp., and employee Kyle Hinkson, of Harlem, clear snow from a taxi while preparing to put it back into service following a winter storm, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in the Queens borough of New York. Chowdhury estimates that the winter storm has cost his company approximately $60,000 in lost revenue and added expenses. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
We don’t need life without parole
Justin Bourque is shown in this RCMP booking photo taken June 6, 2014. A judge in New Brunswick ordered the release Friday of all exhibits entered into evidence at the sentencing hearing of Justin Bourque in the killing of three Mounties in Moncton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-RCMP
Sundance Watch: Celebs talk festival, iPhone film premieres
In this Jan. 25, 2015 photo, writer-director Spike Lee poses for a portrait to promote the film, "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus", at the Eddie Bauer Adventure House during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
Let’s see the video of the Parliament Hill shooter
A Canadian flag flying outside Parliament Hill is backlit by the setting sun on Oct 22 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Petroleum Services group downgrades drilling forecast by almost 25 per cent
Former correctional officer pleads guilty to breach of trust charge
Grain shipping firms face railway backlog, deteriorating service
A Canadian Pacific Rail train hauling grain passes through Calgary, Thursday, May 1, 2014. A rail bottleneck that left grain sitting in bins across the Prairies has prompted Ottawa to move up a statutory review of transportation legislation.
B.C. coroner announces separate inquests into mill explosions that killed 4 men
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Judge steps in to calm dispute between B.C. junior hockey team owners
B.C. hockey rivalry devolves into arguments, prompts judge to order peace bond
Ottawa working to modify strict anti-corruption rules
A building of Siemens is pictured in Berlin November 6, 2014. Under current rules, a clutch of companies, including Siemens AG and Hewlett-Packard Inc., could be banned from selling to the government for up to 10 years because of crimes they committed overseas.
Sundance Watch: Transgender tale 'Tangerine' shot entirely with iPhones
This photo provided by courtesy of the Sundance Institute shows a scene from the film, "Tangerine," directed by Sean Baker. (AP Photo/Sundance Film Institute)
Sundance Watch: Vincent Cassel draws link between 'Partisan' and Charlie Hebdo attacks
In this Jan. 26, 2015 photo, Vincent Cassel, left, and Jeremy Chabriel pose for a portrait to promote the film, "Partisan", at the Eddie Bauer Adventure House during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
If energy bonuses drop, will brokerages face an exodus?
According to Sayer Energy Advisors, the oil patch racked up just more than $50-billion worth of mergers and acquisitions in 2014, comprising purchase prices plus assumed debt.
Under fire, marijuana firm invented employee to dispute claims
In this Jan. 13, 2015, file photo, a flower nearly ready for harvest sits atop a mature marijuana plant at a marijuana growing facility in Arlington, Wash.
Sundance Quick Quote: Spike Lee discovers crowd funding with the help of his students at NYU
In this Jan. 25, 2015 photo, writer-director Spike Lee poses for a portrait to promote the film, "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus", at the Eddie Bauer Adventure House during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
U.S. durable goods weigh on investor sentiment
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Son says Gordie Howe's improvement dramatic after stem cell treatment
Gordie Howe is shown a a recent handout photo from the new book "Mr. Hockey." Howe is doing so well after stem cell treatment that his son would like the hockey legend to undergo the treatment again. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Paul Horton/Neue Studios MANDATORY CREDIT: Paul Horton/Neue Studios
Sundance Watch: With Nick Nolte, Robert Redford brings film to his own festival
FILE -- In this Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 file photo, Robert Redford attends the premiere of "A Walk In The Woods" during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Diverse voices and stories are an inherent part of an independent festival, said Sundance founder Redford. “We believe in diversity and freedom of expression is very much fundamental to us,” he said. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
Air travel in the Northeast expected to face continued cancellations, delays into Wednesday
A monitor at Orlando International Airport listing arrivals, shows flights from the Northeast cancelled, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. Many flights in and out of Orlando with Northeast destinations were canceled because of a winter storm. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Big-time swag: Private jets, mega yachts, a $12,000 TV marketed at Sundance Film Festival
In this Jan. 26, 2015 photo, a Brikk Lux Nikon Kit camera finished in 24k Yellow Gold is displayed at the official ICM Cocktail Reception hosted by The Rand Luxury Suite at St. Regis during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP)
Newfoundland Crown wants hefty fines for province, city in road worker's death
Correction: Earns-Amgen story
FILE - This Nov. 9, 2014 file photo shows signage at the entrance to Amgen offices in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Amgen reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
CN Rail dividend increasing 25 per cent as Q4 profit surges to $844 million
Apple posts 1Q profit, results beat Wall Street forecasts
Fallout still spreading from big workplace cases
Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from consequences, as former L.A. Clippers team owner Donald Sterling discovered last year.
What’s on the minds of global CEOs?
Swiss police officers stand guard on the roof of a hotel the day before the opening of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week. PricewaterhouseCoopers released their 18th Annual Global CEO Survey based on interviews with 1,322 CEOs in 77 countries.
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Apple sold 74.5 million iPhones in holiday quarter, revenue and profit soar
In this Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 photo, shoppers walk by the Apple Store along the the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. Apple Inc. reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Canadian National boosts dividend 25% after quarterly profit surges
The railway will now pay a quarterly dividend of 31.25 cents per share, up from its previous rate of 25 cents per share.
Sundance Quick Quote: Rashida Jones on porn, sex and women in the film 'Hot Girls Wanted'
Rashida Jones poses for a portrait to promote the film, "Hot Girls Wanted," at the Eddie Bauer Adventure House during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
Yahoo CEO spinning off 15 per cent stake in Alibaba to avoid billions in future taxes
In this Nov. 5, 2014 photo, a person walks in front of a Yahoo sign at the company's headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. Yahoo reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Blakeman eyes interim Alberta Liberal leader job, seeks to unite progressives
Impact trade midfielder Felipe to New York Red Bulls
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Sam Cronin (4) falls as he battles for the ball against Montreal Impact midfielder Felipe Martins (7) during the second half at the Stade Saputo.
Record iPhone 6 sales supercharge Apple’s ‘historic’ quarter
Customers wait in line behind an Apple iPhone 6 Plus on display at SoftBank’s Omotesando store during the sales launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in Tokyo Sept. 19, 2014.
Tim Hortons confirms rumours of job cuts
A cup of Tim Hortons coffee is pictured Burger King Whopper at a Burger King restaurant in Toronto on Monday August 25, 2014.
Every Coloradan may get some green from tax law wrinkle that requires refund of excess pot tax
Yahoo tops 4Q net income expectations, meets revenue forecasts
Can’t we all just celebrate ourselves for once? In defence of the Canadian Screen Awards
Terra Hazelton and Hannah Cheesman are interviewed at a Canadian Screen Awards nominations event.
Report: Yankees thinking about not making $6-million payment to Rodriguez
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez watches from the dugout in St. Petersburg, Florida in this August 25, 2013 file photo.
AT&T slides to nearly $4 billion quarterly loss on hefty costs, but revenue tops expectations
In this Oct. 21, 2014 photo, people pass an AT&T store in New York's Times Square. AT&T reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Disappointing outlooks for companies like Caterpillar, Microsoft, drive stocks lower
Huntington Library acquires French scientist Louis Pasteur's notes on brewing beer
Common, John Legend to perform Oscar-nominated 'Glory,' from 'Selma' movie, at Academy Awards
FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2015 file photo, performers John Legend, left, and Common pose in the press room after the award for best original song “Glory” in a film for “Selma” at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. The pair will perform their Oscar-nominated song “Glory” at the Academy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
High flyer: Helen Macdonald's 'H is for Hawk' wins Costa Book of the Year prize
FAA seeks to fine United Airlines $1.3M; says pilots got inaccurate data on hazardous cargo
Canadian corporate bond issuance plunges – in Canada
The corner of Bay Street and Adelaide streets in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
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