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New additions fail to produce as Jets lose to streaking Predators
Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg, center, of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Proposal advances for Los Angeles-area stadium that could become home for NFL team
Former Penn State quarterback Michael O'Connor transfers to UBC Thunderbirds
Senators come from behind to earn a point in shootout loss to Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) scores against Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner (40) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Alberta man tries to be neighbourly,gets pepper-sprayed, almost hit with hammer
Oilers complete comeback and earn OT win over Habs
Edmonton Oilers center Matt Hendricks (23) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski (35) as Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu (28) moves in during first period National Hockey League action Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Montreal.
Military to hold inquiry into avalanche death of search and rescue technician
Parks Canada search and rescue personnel and a dog take part in search for Sgt. Mark Salesse in this recent handout photo. The body of a military search-and-rescue technician who died after being buried in deep snow during a training exercise on an Alberta mountain was recovered late Wednesday. Salesse, 44, who was based at CFB Winnipeg, was swept off the Polar Circus ice-climbing route in Banff National Park last week during an avalanche.
Language commissioner says ministers must tweet in both English and French
A preliminary report from official languages commissioner Graham Fraser concludes that former foreign affairs minister John Baird and Public Security Minister Steven Blaney violated the language laws with unilingual tweets. However, Baird was by far the worst when it comes to bilingual tweets, with 181 of 202 tweets being English-only in a two-month span.
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Liberal MLA to seek federal Tory nomination in Fraser Valley riding
Ontario's provincially owned Hydro One sees profit slip 7% in 2014
Falling oil, expropriation, public anger: Fort McMurray's downtown revitalization plan goes awry
The block in downtown Fort McMurray being redeveloped for an arena seen from he Nomad Hotel January 29, 2015.
Islanders send Maple Leafs to another loss
New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) of Slovakia watches the puck as a shot scored by Toronto Maple Leafs Richard Panik flies in front of him with New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) defending in the second period of an NHL hockey game at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.
Saskatchewan man accused of burning woman is granted another adjournment
Police: Actor Emile Hirsch put woman in chokehold at Sundance, charged with assault
Quebec provincial police officer facing manslaughter charge in teen's death
Border agency lacks oversight year after detainee death in B.C.: advocates
Small business association calls for No vote in B.C. transit tax plebiscite
As Doug Allen settles in to become TransLink CEO, the CFIB says more must be done to show that Translink is accountable.
Fairfax Financial swings to Q4 net profit of US$23.7M, caps 'best' year ever
Harper says Ottawa will appeal ruling allowing veil during citizenship oath
Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses families of victims of repeat violent offenders, Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Victoriaville, Que. A federal judge ruled in Ottawa last week that a portion of the law requiring citizenship candidates to remove their face coverings while taking the oath was unlawful. Harper said the government intends to appeal the ruling.
Canada to give satellite imagery to Ukrainian military
Members of the Ukrainian armed forces ride on armoured personnel carriers near Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine.
Celtics’ Olynyk a shooting star with bright future in NBA, Team Canada
Ankle injury forces Kelly Olynyk to sit out showcase game, but his career is off to a strong start and he’s eager to play for Canada.
Cairo tries to put courts in better light ahead of Fahmy’s retrial
Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy raises an Egyptian flag at his retrial at a courthouse near Tora prison in Cairo on Thursday.
Value of Venezuela's bolivar currency plunges on first day of new exchange rate system
Sun News Network goes off the air
A cleaner mops the steps in the lobby of the Sun News Network building in Toronto on Thursday Feb. 12, 2015. The Sun News Network is shutting down Friday morning after negotiations to sell the troubled television network were unsuccessful.
Remembering Michael Green, a force in Canadian theatre
Michael Green, seen here in 2012, was a leader in the Calgary theatre scene.
World Press Photo award shifts focus away from news
Out of nearly 100,000 entries, this photo of a gay couple in St. Petersburg, Russia, by Mads Nissen won the 2015 World Press Photo of the Year.
Mega TV-montage The Clock debuts in the West at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Christian Marclay, The Clock, 2010, Single channel video, Duration: 24 hours. Purchased 2011 with the generous support of Jay Smith and Laura Rapp, and Carol and Morton Rapp, Toronto. Jointly owned by the National Gallery of Canada and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
'Saturday Night Live' anniversary special grows to 3 1/2 hours; lineup includes West, Wiig
In this Sept. 13, 2008 photo released by NBC, Tina Fey portrays Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, and Amy Poehler as Sen. Hillary Clinton during a skit on "Saturday Night Live," in New York. The long-running sketch comedy series will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a 3-hour special airing Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. (AP Photo/NBC, Dana Edelson)
Pair accused in B.C. Legislature bomb plot shop for supplies in RCMP video
John Nuttall and Amanda Korody are shown in a still image taken from RCMP undercover video. The trial for a husband and wife accused of plotting to bomb the B.C. legislature on Canada Day heard they were worried their plan would be hampered if they ran out of methadone.
Edmonton police officer charged with dangerous driving in collision
Toronto brings out the best in Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry is averaging a career-high 18.8 points a night, and continues to endear himself to fans with his heart and hustle.
Kyle Lowry ready to show off skills at NBA all-star competition
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is on his way to New York, where he’ll take part in the weekend’s all-star festivities.
Immunizations could begin at Acadia if meningitis strain same as earlier case
Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, arrives at a news conference concerning a student from Acadia University who has been diagnosed with meningitis, in Halifax on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Strang said the province will begin a targeted vaccination program if it is the same B strain that was contracted by another female student who later died this month.
South African MPs ‘beaten by police’ for heckling speech
Members of Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) (in red) clash with security officials after being ordered out of the chamber during President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address in Cape Town, February 12, 2015.
Man arrested during final table at poker tournament, still wins $80,000
Playing cards and poker chips are seen in this file photo.
Scientists raise alarm over plastic waste in oceans
A new study says millions of tonnes of plastic garbage, like those seen here along the coastline of Haiti, are flowing into the world’s oceans.
Female sportswriting pioneer Alison Gordon broke down gender barriers
Saskatchewan man accused of burning woman is granted another adjournment
First Nations homeless woman Marlene Bird was brutally assaulted in Prince Albert, Sask.
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Duhatschek: Oilers should take tanking lessons from Sabres, Coyotes
The game winning shot by Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders eludes Viktor Fasth #35 of the Edmonton Oilers at 15:23 of the third period at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 10, 2015 in Uniondale, New York.
No charges against Saskatchewan Mountie who shot man during arrest
Harper confirms changes to statutory release rules
In this Sept. 16, 2014, photo, a prisoner stands in an isolation cell in the Dane County Jail in Madison, Wis. Few prisoners in Canada serve their full sentence. Most, if they do not receive parole, are set free with conditions at the two-thirds mark under statutory release. But the government intends to keep offenders with a violent history behind bars until they have just six months left in their sentence.
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Nazi jailed in France for denying Holocaust in Facebook posts
A picture taken 27 September 2007 shows Vincent Reynouard at the Saverne court house.
A field of dream teams: A briefing of the Cricket World Cup contenders
England batsman Moeen Ali plays a shot during their Cricket World Cup warm-up match against the West Indies in Sydney, Australia, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015.
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In Oscar best-picture race, it's all about timing (except when it's not)
This image released by Fox Searchlight shows Ralph Fiennes, left, and Tony Revolori in "The Grand Budapest Hotel. " The film is nominated for an Oscar Award for best feature. The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight)
Gem and mineral show brings international community to Arizona
This Feb. 9, 2015 photo shows Fabiano Vasconcelos, of Brazil, as he poses next to an emerald cluster crystal at his family's gem and mineral business stand during the Arizona Mineral and Fossil Show in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Astrid Galván)
Staff quit amid allegations of meddling at Canada-U.K. foundation
Author Margaret MacMillan in her home in Toronto on September 04, 2013.
Keystone XL snagged again in Nebraska, could be months in court, opponents say
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B.C. treatment as prevention strategy gains ground on HIV/AIDS
British Columbia Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, right, is given a demonstration by research assistants Jeremy Taylor, second left, and Carmond Ng, hidden at left, in the lab at the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS before announcing $19.9 million in annual funding for a program to combat the disease in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday November 30, 2012. Treatment as prevention, or TasP for short, is a strategy pioneered in B.C. which has now been adopted by a number of countries around the world.
Researcher Patricia Martens turned dry data into stories
Patricia Martens entered the research world late – she was 47 when she received her PhD in health sciences – but she was prolific nonetheless. <252>By the time of her death, she had published more than 300 articles, reports, book chapters and abstracts.
Bombardier's bumpy ride
Bombardier's CS100 taxis in after its maiden test flight at the company's facility Monday, September 16, 2013 in Mirabel, Que.
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Western Canada should lead on carbon
The processing facility at the Suncor tar sands operations near Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seen in an undated file photo taken September 17, 2014.
Oil firms cut jobs, budgets as crude drop hit earnings
Employees torque a pipe at a wedge well at Christina Lake, an in situ oil production facility half owned by Cenovus Energy Inc. and ConocoPhillips, in Conklin, Alberta, Canada, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
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Sweeping changes at Bombardier aim to stem downward spiral
File photo of Pierre Beaudoin, CEO of Bombardier Inc.
UofA president calls for philanthropy, sales tax and public investment
University of Alberta president and vice-chancellor Indira Samarasekera, at her Edmonton home on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
Ontario woman gets 6-month conditional sentence for moving quarantined sheep
As Canadian startups grow, local venture capital funding dries up
A Shopify credit card reader is seen with an Ipad August 27, 2013 in Ottawa. Canadian mid-level tech startups are encountering a capital crunch as few domestic venture-capital firms are providing Series B funding, with the exception of an exclusive club of financiers willing to cut large cheques
Threat of a Greek exit no longer a scary scenario for Europe
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (L) arrives at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels February 12, 2015.
Teck predicts strong coal production despite slumping price
A truck hauls a load at Teck Resources’ Coal Mountain operation near Sparwood, B.C.
Genie Bouchard upset in second round at Diamond Games
Canadian player Eugenie Bouchard serves against German player Mona Barthel during their tennis match at the Antwerp Diamond Games tennis tournament in Antwerp on February 12, 2015.
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Port Hope, Ont., teacher charged over alleged sexual encounters with student
Raonic advances to quarter-finals at World Tennis Tournament
Milos Raonic, the hard-server from Thornhill, Ont., fired 17 aces past Simone Bolelli and never faced a break point.
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Aerospace executive Bellemare brings steady hand to ailing Bombardier
Alain Bellemare, former United Technologies Corp. executive, became chief executive of Bombardier Thursday, replacing Pierre Beaudoin who will become executive chair, a hands-on role created for him.
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TransCanada suspends efforts to acquire Nebraska land for pipeline amid legal challenge
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A niqab ban makes no sense. Religious freedom is citizenship
Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Victoriaville, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
U.S. demand poised to fuel modest oil recovery: report
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Snort among barks: Amy the pig draws attention as she excels in Seattle dog agility class
Prentice to find Albertans not OK with cuts as another oil boom goes bust: NDP
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Chinese tech sensation Xiaomi won't sell phones in US right away but plans e-commerce site
Putin shoots, scores and wins in Ukraine
Russias President Vladimir Putin reacts as he speaks to the media after a summit aimed at ending 10 months of fighting in Ukraine in Minsk on February 12, 2015.
Philadelphia mayor signs sick leave bill into law; advocates say it'll help 200,000 residents
Anna Fenninger of Austria wins giant slalom title at Beaver Creek worlds
Austria's Anna Fenninger reacts as she finishes first place in the the women's giant slalom competition at the alpine skiing world championships, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Beaver Creek, Colo.
Business oddities: Kicking your junk to the curb this Valentine’s Day
For those looking for the unusual, but practical gift this Valentine’s Day, why not consider a junk-removal service?
Regret getting inked? A low-cost tattoo removal solution is in the works
Alec Falkenham, creator of bisphophonate liposomal tattoo removal, is pictured in Halifax’s Brass Anchor Tattoo Lounge.
Harper says legislation coming to prevent early release for repeat offenders
Rio Tinto's aluminum division was mining giant's best performer in 2014
B.C. man who beat dog at drive-thru window avoids jail but no pets for two years
US stocks approaching record as technology, energy stocks gain; Orbitz jumps on Expedia bid
Jay Heller, left, IPO Execution Officer for Nasdaq, shows Keith Dunleavy, CEO of Inovalon, the progress of pricing for his company's stock on computer screens during the Bowie, Maryland health-tech firm's IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 in New York. Stocks rose in early trading Thursday as energy and technology stocks climbed. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Ottawa needs to put EI surplus into training right away, Ontario’s Sousa says
Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa.
GM and Ford announce Chevrolet Equinox, GT to be built in Ontario
General Motors announced today that the Chevrolet Equinox will be produced in Ingersoll, Ont. plant. Media preview day at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on Feb 12 2015.
Newfoundland woman helps quantify risks of cancer that riddles her family tree
Samantha Hansford and Dr. David Huntsman, of the B.C. Cancer Agency are shown in a handout photo. Hansford, who hails from a family that has been decimated by stomach cancer, has helped to redefine the risks people who carry a specific gene mutation have of developing the deadly form of the disease. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Cancer Agency
Nebraska judge stops TransCanada from digging for Keystone right-of-way
This March 11, 2013, file photo shows a sign reading ‘Stop the TransCanada Pipeline’ in a field near Bradshaw, Neb.
FIFA extending TV deals through 2026 World Cup with CTV, TSN and RDS
Germany's Mario Goetze (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014.
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