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Middleton scores 21, Bucks beat 76ers 91-87 in Jabari Parker's return from knee injury
QMJHL Roundup: Phelix Martineau scores twice as Screaming Eagles top Sagueneens
After equal rights setback in Houston, LGBT activists brace for similar battles elsewhere
Rita Palomarez, left, and Linda Rodriguez pray during an election watch party attended by opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Houston. The ordinance that would have established nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Houston did not pass. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Melissa Mathison, screenwriter for 'E.T.' and 'Black Stallion, ' dies at 65
FILE - In this Feb. 5, 1998 file photo, Harrison Ford and his wife Melissa Mathison arrive at the White House for an official dinner for the British Prime Minister hosted by President Clinton in Washington. Mathison, the screenwriter who crafted the enchanting worlds of iconic family films including "E.T. the Extra Terrestrial," has died. She passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at age 65 after a bout with neuroendocrine cancer, her sister, Melinda Mathison Johnson, confirmed. Mathison was married to Harrison Ford for 21 years and divorced in 2004. (AP Photo/Neshan H. Naltchayan, File)
OHL Roundup: Spirit score five goals in third period to get past Greyhounds
Rookie Vancouver MPs given key portfolios in Liberal federal cabinet
Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan reacts after being sworn in during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Nov. 4 in Ottawa.
Saskatoon children with rare disease to have costly drug covered by province
Muhammad Abdullah, 12, Khadija Amir, 10 and Sara Amir, 8 suffer from Morquio Syndrome, a rare disease that causes problems with bone development and produces other complications. Their father says it is “awesome” the provincial government has agreed to pay for a costly drug treatment for his children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Francois Biber/CKOM News
Tom Kuhnhackl's two goals lift AHL Penguins over St. John's IceCaps 5-2
Trudeau's ability to sustain new mood of optimism matters a great deal
Adam Radwanski
The Scout List: Hadwin’s Judgement at VanCity Theatre and a winter market
Although the last of the 2015 Summer Farmers Markets has come and gone, some of the bravest of the food producers gather their goods at Winter Farmers Markets to keep us well fed through the colder months.
NBA Capsules
Andre Ward pulls out of scheduled Nov. 21 fight in Las Vegas because of pain in right knee
Sim Bhullar looking to live up to the hype with D-League’s Raptors 905
Twenty three year old Sim Bhullar, a Canadian professional basketball player, currently playing for the Raptors 905 of the NBA Development League, is photographed taping promotional video after a media event at the Mississauga Sports Complex.
Tribune, the LA Times' owner, offers $3M loan during California newspaper company's bankruptcy
Native leaders urge Ottawa to step up effort in ensuring safety of First Nations
Johnny Wylde and Emilie Ruperthouse-Wylde attend a meeting between native leaders and Premier Philippe Couillard on Wednesday.
George scores 26, Ellis makes tiebreaking free throws as Pacers beat Celtics 100-98
Indiana Pacers' Lavoy Allen (5) and Boston Celtics' Amir Johnson (90) battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Indianapolis. The Pacers won the game 100-98. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Week 20 CFL picks: Tiger-Cats down two QBs for pivotal game at RedBlacks
Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris is the CFL’s passing leader and a leading candidate for the league’s outstanding player award.
Bradley Beal hits game-winning 3 as Wizards beat Spurs 102-99
Alexander Burmistrov atones for penalty, Jets redeem themselves by beating Leafs
Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler, centre, shoots wide on Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender James Reimer, right, as defenceman Matt Hunwick pushes him away from a rebound during first period NHL hockey action, in Toronto, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Demolition applications for houses increase across Vancouver
Detached homes in East Vancouver are coming down and many will be subdivided with more affordable housing options such as duplexes or townhouses being built.
Saskatchewan Mounties say death of woman five years ago considered suspicious
In-game adjustment: LeBron James tears open sleeves on tight jerseys in first half vs. Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dunks the ball against the New York Knicks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Dundee United chairman's plan to buy A-League's Newcastle Jets breaks down
China Southern Airlines boss becomes latest top exec investigated for corruption as net widens
FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2005 file photo, Iain Gray, left, managing director of Airbus UK, and Si Xinmin, chairman of China Southern Airlines, shake hands as they agree a purchase agreement for ten Airbus 330's, during the EU/China summit in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. China Southern Airlines said Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 that Si Xianmin is being investigated "by the relevant authorities for suspected serious disciplinary violations." The phrase usually refers to corruption. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Country singer Eric Church drops surprise album, 'Mr. Misunderstood,' on day of CMA Awards
Carla Qualtrough appointed to federal cabinet in ‘gold-medal day for sport’
Carla Qualtrough was born visually impaired and has won three Paralympic bronze medals, in swimming relays – one in Seoul in 1988 when she was 17, and two in Barcelona in 1992.
Warner, Khawaja post centuries as Australia dominates day 1 of 1st test vs New Zealand
Australia's Joe Burns reaches 50 runs during play on day one of the first cricket test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
Central American nation of Belize holds elections for all seats in national assembly
Fred McNeill, former Minnesota linebacker who helped Vikings reach two Super Bowls, dies at 63
Gender parity in Trudeau’s cabinet a positive start, advocates say
Maryam Monsef, Minister of Democratic Institutions, waves to the audience as she walks past Governor-General David Johnston after being sworn in on Wednesday. The Afghanistan-born rookie MP is one of 15 women in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.
Phil Mickelson leaves swing coach Butch Harmon after 8 years
Late goals keep Chelsea and Roma’s Champions League title hopes alive
Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben, right, scored with his first touch of the ball in the 55th, less than a minute after coming off the bench against Arsenal.
Winners at the 49th annual CMA Awards
Phillip Sweet, from left, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, of Little Big Town, arrive at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
76ers get hardship waiver, sign point guard Phil Pressey
Man charged with robbery after purse snatching in Vancouver's Chinatown
Canadian fighting with Kurdish forces in Syria killed in suicide bombing: report
Colin Montgomerie chasing 2 big trophies in Champions Tour finale at Desert Mountain
Hot Ticket: Ballet BC
Twenty Eight Thousand Waves, by Ballet BC resident choreographer Cayetano Soto, explores the thin line between life and death.
Driver found guilty in San Diego Zombie Walk crash that injured 1 woman
Nevada jury decides on death penalty for 29-year-old guilty in Las Vegas Strip fireball case
Padres decline $7.5 million option on LHP Luebke, who's had 2 Tommy John surgeries since 2012
Forward Jabari Parker starts in first game back for Bucks after left knee injury
Alberta First Nation residents concerned over rebuilding homes in flooded area
Week 9 NFL picks: Slumping Browns seek answers against soaring Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton greets fans after last week’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chinese president visits Vietnam to discuss stronger ties, dispute over South China Sea
China's President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Xi's visit to Vietnam on Thursday comes as the two communist countries seek to mend ties strained over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (Minh Hoang/Pool Photo via AP)
Pending eligibility issue sidelines Wisconsin freshman Andy Van Vliet for exhibition game
Stanford G Robert Cartwright to miss season with broken right arm
Coach Todd Bowles says Jets had some 'loafs' on defence for first time this season
New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. The Raiders won 34-20. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
B.C.’s iconic Adams River salmon run off to a ‘grim’ start
Spawning sockeye salmon make their way up the Adams River in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. Last year, about four million fish were expected (after 3.8 million spawned four years earlier) but only 700,000 returned.
Top-ranked Ohio State not saying how Braxton Miller will be used at quarterback
These Canadian funds have just won awards for best performance
UN report: South Sudan rival sides expanding arms stockpiles, violating shaky peace deal
How this fund manager made 25% or more in annualized returns
Tim Shufelt
Expert call to regularly examine Canadian veterans’ suicides has gone ignored
Retired sergeant Ron Anderson was medically released from the Canadian Forces about a year before his suicide in February, 2014.
Canada blanks Finland 2-0 at Four Nations Cup
Meghan Agosta, centre, opened the scoring for Canada with a short-handed goal that proved to be the game-winning tally against Finland.
This cash-rich growth story has a sustainable dividend
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Brees says his improving chemistry with new receivers contributed to prolific outing
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates with wide receiver Willie Snead (83) after Snead's touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Colombia's constitutional court rules same-sex couples must be allowed to adopt children
Mexican police find cocaine in luggage of patient being transported by air ambulance
Ronald Koven, journalist and advocate at World Press Freedom Committee, dies at 80
FBI use DNA to ID dismembered toddler found in Chicago park lagoon
While looking ahead to next year, Collins asked same question about Harvey decision in Game 5
Rivers: It'll take group effort for Chargers to replace Allen, out with lacerated kidney
New offensive co-ordinator gives Luck another opportunity to turn around sour season
Rams defence ranked sixth in NFL even with 2 starters sidelined
Chelsea and Roma score late to stay alive in Champions League; Arsenal remains in trouble
Zenit's Artyom Dzyuba celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group H soccer match against Lyon at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, central France, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
Consultations first on Syrian refugee promise, new immigration minister says
Former first-round pick Michael Crabtree thriving as Oakland's top receiver
Interim coach Mike Mularkey makes clear on his 1st day he wants Titans running harder, better
Higher learning: Colorado county bullish on marijuana approves new weed tax scholarship
Publicist for Blake Shelton says country singer is dating fellow 'Voice' mentor Gwen Stefani
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015 file photo, Gwen Stefani performs during an exclusive concert for MasterCard cardholders at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Recently divorced singer Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who filed for divorce in August, are dating. A representative for Shelton confirmed on Wednesday that the two stars are a couple. Both Shelton and Stefani are mentors on NBC’s “The Voice.” (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
What will the TSX return over the next 10 years? These charts hold clues
It takes a lot of discipline to hold a stock through years of volatility and periods of poor performance, and trust that it will generate high returns in the longer term.
Panthers have shown resiliency time and time again during perfect start to NFL season
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) catches a touchdown pass as Indianapolis Colts' Mike Adams (29) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Media stocks dip due to cord-cutting concerns
Time Warner Cable headquarters at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, May 26.
House GOP panel endorses Texas Rep. Brady to chair Ways and Means, making him favourite for job
FILE - In this June 4, 2013, file photo, Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, questions organizations that say they were unfairly targeted by the Internal Revenue Service while seeking tax-exempt status testify at the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. A panel of top House Republicans endorsed Texas GOP Rep. Kevin Brady on Nov. 4, 2015, to chair the influential Ways and Means committee, all but assuring that the 10-term veteran lawmaker will win the coveted post. All 246 House Republicans meet Thursday to formally elect a chairman for the panel (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
Mexican governor promises to solve recent killings of 3 women in Caribbean resort of Cancun
Smith wins toss, Australia to bat 1st in series-opening test vs New Zealand
Reverse mortgages gain popularity as Canadians turn to their homes for cash
Musician John Agius is one of a growing number of Canadians turning to their homes for badly needed cash, whether it’s to help pay for major expenses or, in some cases, to reduce debt.
Daily Deals: Japan Post debut a winner and a SPAC smackdown
A man mails a letter into a mailbox in front of a post office in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015.
OSC chair Howard Wetston’s parting plea for the Liberals
Howard Wetston, Chair and CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission, photographed during a press conference about Capital Markets Enforcement on March 2 2015.
More states wade into legal fight on greenhouse gases, this time defending Obama
Cheatham brings 'good energy' to Aztecs, who hope to snag 7th straight NCAA bid under Fisher
'That was expected': Redskins not surprised to be overwhelming underdogs against unbeaten Pats
Ten of Canada’s leading income-generating REITs
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For cash-strapped miners, ‘streaming’ companies offer a lifeline
Silver Wheaton mining at Lusimin Operations in Mexico.
Packers facing unbeaten Carolina, eager to erase memory of loss in Denver
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts to an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
CIBC launches digital advice channel for wealthy clients
The bank’s digital offering comes at a time when investors are starting to turn to online sources for advice.
Dion, Freeland form foreign policy 'tag team' on diplomacy, trade
Expedia to buy HomeAway for $3.9 billion in cash and stock
Ex-Federal Reserve bank examiner enters plea in info leak that led to Goldman Sachs $50M fine
Home Capital mortgage probe widens
Mexico investigates reports of clandestine grave sites pits in rural area of Guerrero state
Alberta to release part of its climate-change plan a week before Paris meeting
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks to reporters in Calgary on May 27, 2015.
Toronto FC draws fire for playoff ticket refunds, says money will come quicker
Alberta to release part of its climate-change plan a week before Paris meeting
Rick Hendrick believes Gordon was most emotional he's seen following victory at Martinsville
Trudeau’s balanced cabinet, with real merit
Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the crowd outside Rideau Hall after the government's swearing-in ceremony in Ottawa, Nov. 4, 2015.
Ron MacLean digs into storybook for ‘Hockey Towns’
The cover of hockey host and author Ron MacLean's new book "Hockey Towns," is shown in a handout photo.
Trudeau’s new ministry for climate change spooks oil patch
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulates Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Nov. 4.
With body count rising, Ottawa must invest in veterans’ well-being
A tribute to Sgt. Paul Martin, who took his life in September 2011 while struggling with PTSD, is displayed in his family’s home in New Brunswick.
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