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Fournier scores career-high 30 as Magic take first win over winless Pelicans, 103-94
Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier, left, goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
B.C. government must stop hiding from the data on house buyers
Gary Mason
Report on ‘global capital’ and soaring house prices prompts online debate
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said the median price for detached homes sold on Vancouver’s west side reached $2.91-million last month.
Turris scores in overtime as Senators top Canadiens
Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris, right, scores on Montreal Canadiens' goalie Mike Condon during overtime NHL hockey action, in Montreal, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
Official: Authorities will announce that Illinois officer's shooting death was suicide
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Fox Lake Police Department shows Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz. Authorities will announce Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, that the northern Illinois police officer whose shooting death led to a massive manhunt in September killed himself, an official briefed on the crime investigation says. (Fox Lake Police Department photo via AP, File)
Trudeau focuses on generational change, balance in cabinet
Workmen carry away the Prime Minister's podium November 3, 2015 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau and his new cabinet will be sworn-in on November 4.
Contentious Houston LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance fails to win approval from voters
Houston Mayor Annise Parker speaks to supporters of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance at a watch party Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Houston. The ordinance that would have established nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Houston did not pass. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Kyle Turris scores in overtime, Senators beat Canadiens 2-1
Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris, right, scores on Montreal Canadiens' goalie Mike Condon during overtime NHL hockey action, in Montreal, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. The Senators beat the Canadiens 2-1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Canadian veteran suicides should prompt action, advocates say
Canadian army soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as they leave forward fire base Zangabad in Panjwai district in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, June 18, 2011.
Rookie Dylan Larkin leads Red Wings to 2-1 win over Lightning
Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) watches the puck go over Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop's head during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio voters reject proposal to legalize marijuana for medical, recreational use
Voters cast their vote at the athletic wing of Orange High School Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Moreland Hills, Ohio. Election officials in two of Ohio's counties say lines of voters dwindled some after an early wave of Ohioans who cast their ballots early in the state's general election. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
High demand, limited supply pushes Vancouver house prices to new highs
Fresh data on detached houses show record-high prices in a wide range of areas in the Vancouver region.
Recovering addict missing since end of NYC marathon found on subway
Gianclaudio Marengo
New truth and reconciliation centre opens at University of Manitoba
QMJHL Roundup: Brouillard, Timashov lead Remparts over Tigres 8-4
Teague lifts balanced Hawks to 4th win in 5 games to start season, topping Heat 98-92
Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) goes to the basket against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Self-driving cars will push us to rethink how we build cities, say planners
A row of Google self-driving cars are shown outside the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif.
Pistons get first victory of the season, hand Pistons first loss
Detroit Pistons forward Anthony Tolliver controls a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Auburn Hills, Mich., (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Seguin scores 3 against former team, Stars beat Boston 5-3
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin (91) brings the puck up in front of Boston Bruins' Colin Miller (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Hyundai Motor launches luxury car brand, aims for 6 models by 2020
New Highway of Tears documents reveal B.C. residents’ transit concerns
At least 18 women and girls, many of them aboriginal, have disappeared or have been murdered along Highway 16 and the adjacent routes, Highway 5 and Highway 97, since 1969.
Hayes, Lindberg, Brassard, Klein have goal and assist in Rangers' 5-2 win over Caps
New York Rangers' Kevin Hayes (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Cizikas scores tie-breaking goal late in 3rd to lift Islanders to 2-1 win over Devils
New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider, second from left, makes a glove save as center Sergey Kalinin (51), of Russia, defends with New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) and a teammate threatening near the crease during the first period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Los Angeles Angels promote Dave Hansen to hitting coach, Paul Sorrento to assistant
Buccaneers DT Clinton McDonald will miss remainder of season with pectoral muscle injury
Millions of B.C. salmon mysteriously ‘just disappear’ in troubling year
The return of salmon to some small Metro Vancouver streams – that have been the focus of habitat restoration work in recent years – is a good sign this fall.
Republican Phil Bryant wins second term as Mississippi governor, defeating truck driver
Saints bring in Hightower, T.J. Graham, cut Johson, Davis
Notre Dame freshman guard Patberg out for season with torn knee ligament
Poulin named Canadian women's hockey team captain for Four Nations Cup
Britain agrees to return $44M to Macau seized from official in corruption case
Jeremy Lamb, hot-shooting Hornets hammer Bulls 130-105 for first win of season
Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose (1) shoots over Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Stampeders, Lions gear up for regular-season finale and division semifinal
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Denicos Allen, left, and Jeff Knox try to bring down Calgary Stampeders’ Jerome Messam on Oct. 31.
Manitoba pledges to finish off Trans Canada Trail in the province
Argos’ Ricky Ray ready to regain starting pivot role as playoffs approach
After an arduous recovery from off-season shoulder surgery, Friday will be Ricky Ray’s final shot to prove he should start when the postseason begins.
Canada to host World Indigenous Peoples' Games in 2017
Indigenous soccer players from Canada celebrate their victory against Brazil’s Xerentes team during at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil, on Friday.
Matt Bevin elected governor of Kentucky, only the 2nd Republican governor in 4 decades
Kentucky Republican Gov.-elect Matt Bevin, gives a thumbs up to a supporter during his victory celebration on election day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Bevin has defeated Democrat Jack Conway to become only the second Republican governor in the state in four decades. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Shares in Japan Post, bank and insurance units soar after $12 billion IPO, 2015's biggest
Taizo Nishimuro, president of Japan Post Holdings, rings the bell during a ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. Shares of Japan Post jumped nearly 17 percent in the first day of trading after the company and its banking and insurance units raised a combined 1.44 trillion yen ($11.9 billion) in the world's biggest initial public offering of stock this year. (Kyodo News via AP) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT
Houston Astros decline 2016 option on contract of reliever Qualls
San Diego Padres exercise club option for 2016 with Benoit, decline option on Barmes
Fellow Georgia product Herschel Walker predicted Gurley would be better in NFL than in college
St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley, right, runs with the ball as San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aaron Lynch defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Jazz not worried about slow start for Gordon Hayward as entire team finds its offensive way
FILE - This Oct. 22, 2015, file photo, shows Utah Jazz guard Gordon Hayward (20) dunking the ball in the first quarter during NBA preseason basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Salt Lake City. Hayward is off to a slow start in a year he expected to prove he's one of the best of the game. The Jazz are not the slight bit worried about their star with the home opener against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Plane flown by former Wal-Mart division CEO makes emergency landing along Arkansas highway
FILE - In this June 6, 2014 file photo, Bill Simon, President and CEO of Wal-Mart U.S., speaks during the annual Wal-Mart Shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. A small plane piloted by Simon made an emergency landing Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, on Arkansas 16 in front of Fayetteville High School, after its oil system failed. Three men aboard were taken to a hospital, as was a woman whose truck was hit by the falling plane. (AP Photo/Sarah Bentham, File)
B.C. Wildfire Service tests drones to help fight, map and prevent blazes
The British Columbia Wildfire Service ran tests this summer to see whether or not it's feasible to use drones to fight and map wildfires, and use thermal imaging to look for hotspots that could flare again.
Romeo Phillion, wrongfully convicted for murder, dies at 76
Romeo Phillion could have gained his release from prison in the 1980s, but refused to apply for parole because he said that to do so would be an admission of guilt.
Video shows Canadians kidnapped in Philippines, says jihadi site monitor group
CBS chief says ad-free version of online CBS All Access for $10 a month 'very possible'
Real Madrid, Manchester City reach second round of Champions League
Manchester City’s Fernandinho celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during a Group D match at Sevilla on Nov. 3.
Matt Bevin elected governor of Kentucky, only the 2nd Republican governor in 4 decades
Guatemalan president-elect Morales vows to set example, clean government amid anger over graft
Guatemala's President-elect Jimmy Morales, a former comedian, gives an interview in Guatemala City, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Until this year he was perhaps best known for TV skits portraying him in blackface or indigenous garb, and he appears in no hurry to let people forget his past as a comedian. "For 20 years I have made you laugh," he said. "I promise that as president I won't make you cry." (AP Photo/Luis Soto)
Cowboys, exposed without Romo and Bryant, moving on from Randle, top choice to replace Murray
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) watches as Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (88) grabs a pass in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Doggone tricky: Jeter slips engagement announcement in website post about his Italian mastiff
FILE - In this May 4, 2015, file photo, Derek Jeter, left, and Hannah Davis arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass" in New York. Jeter has introduced his dog Kane to the world in a post Tuesday, Nov. 3, on his website, The Players' Tribune — he also slipped into the essay he's engaged to Davis. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Winnipeg has moral responsibility to build road for reserve: councillor
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation residents cross a bridge over a man-made channel made to support Winnipeg's water system which has cut them off from the mainland on Thursday, June 25, 2015.
Pitino requests prayers after Spanish team says ex-Louisville star Kyle Kuric has brain tumour
Impact deny reports Drogba will be loaned to Bologna in Italian Serie-A
Ontario government shaves $2-billion off Eglinton Crosstown LRT price tag
The tunnelling for the 19-kilometre Eglinton Crosstown LRT – 10 kilometres of which will be underground – has long been under way.
Cardinal's Cartwright out indefinitely with compound fracture in forearm
Andre Alexis wins Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize for 'Fifteen Dogs'
Author Andre Alexis is shown in a handout photo. Alexis has won the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize for "Fifteen Dogs," setting him up as a front-runner for next week's Scotiabank Giller Prize. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Giller Prize
André Alexis wins Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize
"Fifteen Dogs" by André Alexis.
Maple Leafs need veterans to boost production, build trade value
Dion Phaneuf, left, Joffrey Lupul, centre, and Tyle Bozak all have no-trade clauses and won’t be easy to move, especially if the Maple Leafs power play keeps misfiring and the team’s shooting percentage stays low.
California's fast start a distant memory following 3 straight losses
Clemson, LSU, Ohio State, Alabama top first College Football Playoff rankings of season
Economical Insurance to pursue demutualization plan
A sign board displaying Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) stock information is seen in Toronto June 23, 2014.
Centenarian Florence Storch was oldest athlete at Canada 55-Plus Games
At the 2014 Games held near Edmonton, the 101-year-old Ms. Storch captured a silver medal.
Arizona says it has necessary drugs to carry out executions as it appeals federal seizure
AP POWER RANKINGS: Pats are unanimous No. 1; 7-0 Bengals and Broncos tied for 2nd
Study: Reproduction of dolphins in Louisiana bay hurt by BP oil spill
Clemson, LSU, Ohio State, Alabama top 1st playoff rankings, but Tide likely still needs help
FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2015, file photo, LSU running back Leonard Fournette (7) scores a touchdown during the second half an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky in Baton Rouge, La. Heisman Trophy hopeful Leonard Fournette and the Tigers have the week off before beginning a closing stretch against Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas A&M. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
Silver Wheaton pays Glencore for silver rights at Peru mine
The logo of commodities trader Glencore is pictured in front of the company's headquarters in Baar, Switzerland, September 30, 2015.
Asia defence meeting fails to issue joint declaration as South China Sea tensions spill over
China's Defense Minister Chang Wanquan, right, sits before the start of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. (AP Photo)
Children put hottest holiday toys to the test
Ten-year-old Mary Goddard gets 'pied' with Cool Whip while playing with the Pie Face game. Whipped cream is placed on the 'hand' and the player turns a handle which may or may not spring up splatting cream in their face.
South Florida man convicted of biting small dog, popping eye out of socket
Newfoundland's offshore riches
Porsche halts diesel Cayenne sales in the US and Canada after EPA says they cheated emissions
Daily Deals: Candy Crushed and a lack of R-E-S-P-E-C-T for RBC
In this photo illustration, a Candy Crush game is seen on an iPad on November 3, 2015 in Miami. It was announced today that game maker Activision Blizzard has paid $5.9-billion to purchase King, the parent company of games like Candy Crush Saga and Bubble Witch Saga.
Alberta premier spars with opponents over layoffs, says no "magic wand" to fix it
New Highway of Tears documents highlight B.C. residents' transportation concerns
Twelve strongly performing North American insurance stocks
Trudeau cabinet to launch new era immediately after swearing in ceremony
After evaluation of botched finish against Michigan, Minnesota moves on to Ohio State
Michigan running back De'Veon Smith (4) is tackled by Minnesota's Eric Murray (31) and Jack Lynn (50) after a 15 yard catch and run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
Indianapolis fires offensive co-ordinator Pep Hamilton in wake of 3-game losing streak
Stampeders want to strike balance in regular-season finale versus Lions
Liberal Party needs to rethink its tired response to Canada’s innovation woes
Sean Silcoff
Justicia investiga misterioso caso de niña nacida y abandonada en baño de gasolinera
Photo of GMA anchor Lara Spencer hugging Donald Trump draws mix of responses
CLARIFIES THAT THIS IS THE ORIGINAL INSTAGRAM POST - This photo obtained from the Instagram account of Lara Spencer shows Spencer, a co-anchor on "Good Morning America," with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the set in New York, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Spencer has one arm around Trump’s shoulder and the other across his midsection. Her original accompanying message read: "Can't beat having the REAL DonaldJTrump on," with a smiley face. The image is drawing a mix of responses. Trump was interviewed by co-anchor George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday's show. Spencer later clarified her interaction with Trump in an edited Instagram post. (Instagram via AP)
Chargers place wide receiver Keenan Allen on injured reserve after kidney injury
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) pulls in a touchdown pass under pressure from Baltimore Ravens free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
RB Devontae Booker carrying the offence for No. 13 Utah without national attention
File - This Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, file photo, shows Utah running back Devontae Booker (23) carrying the ball in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, in Salt Lake City. Running backs Leonard Fournette and Dalvin Cook are regularly mentioned Heisman conversations. Ezekiel Elliott and Royce Freeman are known commodities throughout college football. Booker, however, may be doing more with less than all of them for the No. 13 team in the country, and the Utes believe he's still underrated. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Madrid, Man City reach 2nd round of Champions League; Man United, Benfica top their groups
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, talks with PSG headcoach Laurent Blanc after their Group stage of Champions League Group A soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov.3, 2015. Ream Madridd won 1-0. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
Thousands of fans welcome home Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks
New Zealand's Richie McCaw sits with the Webb Ellis Cup as speaks during a press conference in London, Sunday Nov. 1, 2015. New Zealand defeated Australia 34-17 in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Unlike Blue Jays, Toronto FC GM says he is fine with new team president
Man, 21, charged with 2nd-degree murder in pedestrian hit and run in Regina
Body found in burning home east of London, Ont.
Herbalife posts third-quarter profit of $93.6 million
Chipotle's vow to track ingredients tested as E. coli outbreak in Northwest grows to 37 cases
Dr. Katrina Hedberg, Oregon state epidemiologist, talks about the E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle restaurants during a press conference in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Old-fashioned detective work, medical science and high-tech food supply technology should help scientists searching for clues in the E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle restaurants in Washington state and Oregon, state health officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
WestJet extends checked baggage fee to international flights
Passengers checking one bag on WestJet’s international flights will pay a $25 fee that matches the levy the airline places on bags checked on domestic flights.
Desire for fresh approach undercurrent in interim Conservative leadership race
Mets manager Collins gets new contract through 2017 season
New York Mets' Michael Conforto is congratulated by manager Terry Collins in the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says team must improve, sets sights on 2016 series vs England
Britain's Prince Harry presents Australia’s coach Michael Cheika with his silver medal after the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, London, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. New Zealand won the match 34-17. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
A faint gleam of hope in the Syrian civil war
FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 file photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows Syrian President Bashar Assad, speaking during an interview with the Iran's Khabar TV, in Damascus, Syria. (SANA via AP, File)
NASCAR suspends Matt Kenseth for 2 races for intentionally wrecking Logano as retribution
The pit crew for Matt Kenseth (20) loads his damaged car into the hauler after a crash with Joey Logano during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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