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Alberta Tory politician says deporting paralyzed worker would be inhumane
Leafs unable to complete comeback in loss to Panthers
Florida Panthers' Jimmy Hayes (12) and Jussi Jokinen (36) celebrate thier team's goal as Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) looks on during second period NHL action in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.
Shoalts: Kadri and Gardiner need to make a better impression
Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is upended by Travis Hamonic #3 of the New York Islanders during the first period at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 12, 2015 in Uniondale, New York.
Reactions to B.C.'s balanced budget
Premier Christy Clark chats with B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong before tabling the provincial budget in the Legislative Assembly, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Victoria, B.C.
Japan's post office to buy Australian logistics company Toll in $5 billion deal
Family ‘shocked’ by grave allegations against Ottawa-region man
Despite the varying impressions Ian Bush left online and in person, family and friends say they cannot explain the grave allegations he faces as he undergoes a psychiatric assessment at the Royal Ottawa Hospital.
B.C. budget fails to help families make ends meet, critics say
Chrystal Tabobandung, 36, a mom of Ojibwa descent is pictured in her apartment in Surrey, British Columbia on February 17, 2015.
Lone wolf attacks pose a new, disturbing challenge for Europe
Flowers are laid in front of the synagogue in Copenhagen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.
Canucks are not as good as they once were, but they're more fun
Vancouver Canucks' Yannick Weber, left, of Switzerland, and Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, celebrate Sedin's goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday February 16, 2015.
How B.C. balanced its books by controlling health-care costs
Gary Mason
Alberta Tories cut Auditor-General’s cash at premier’s redirection
Premier Jim Prentice sits down with the Globe and Mail's Justin Giovannetti at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, December 18, 2014.
Regina man doused with gas, house set on fire, after he was attacked by group
QMJHL Roundup: Garland, Wildcats edge Mooseheads 3-2 in overtime
Tradition rules the day at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
A curling fan is silhouetted as he wears a hat in the shape of a curling rock at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015.
RCMP wage review calls for 10-per-cent pay increase to get quality recruits
The RCMP Pay Council has yet to make a formal recommendation to Commissioner Bob Paulson.
NBA teams weigh tactics ahead of upcoming trade deadline
The Indiana Pacers are trying to get in the postseason, two games out of eighth place and seeking a spark that could sling-shot them past others down the bottom of the playoff ladder.
Latest BSE cow was born on Alberta farm, cattlemen’s association says
A cow is silhouetted on a pasture near the Trans-Canada Highway north of Calgary, Alberta on February 13,2015. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed February 13, 2015 that a case of mad cow disease has been found in Alberta, the first case in Canada since 2011.
Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' a clever rollicking musical but needs some editing
In this image released by The Public Theater, Lin-Manuel Miranda, center, performs in the musical "Hamilton" at The Public Theater in New York. (AP Photo/The Public Theater, Joan Marcus)
B.C. Liberals vague on future plan for forestry sector
B.C. forestry revenues have been helped by the low Canadian dollar, but energy costs post an increasing threat to the industry.
Duhatschek: Flames’ magic tricks are making believers out of everyone
Calgary Flames defenseman T.J. Brodie (7) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Boston Bruins during the overtime period at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 17, 2015. Calgary Flames won 4-3 in overtime.
Influx of new residents expected for B.C. over next several years
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer raises his hand as a group of 60 people take the oath of citizenship during a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday July 1, 2012.
Two inmates at Toronto superjail die in a week, workers' union says
Police arrest sex offender who allegedly sat next to girl on B.C. bus
Video shows Aaron Hernandez dismantling cellphone day after killing
Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez, centre, and his attorney Charles Rankin watch surveillance video of Hernandez during his murder trial in Fall River, Mass., on Tuesday.
How many remotes do you have? New single touch-screen device controls TV with just a tap
This product image provided by Ray Enterprises shows the Ray Super Remote. The $199 device is designed to control TVs, cable boxes, DVRs, video game consoles and Internet streaming players such as Roku and Apple TV. What’s more, the device runs on software that learns viewers’ preferences so it can list programs suited to their interests. (AP Photo/Ray Enterprises)
Conservatives cut funding for vaccination education, Liberals charge
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau asks a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.
Quebec party leader says all mosques should be investigated before opening
Quebec Second Opposition Leader Francois Legault questions the government, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the legislature in Quebec City. Legault, head of the third-most popular party in Quebec’s legislature, said a public body should be created to investigate people who potentially disagree with so-called Quebec values.
Mayor Tory says now is not the time to talk about new taxes
Toronto mayor John Tory (L) briefed the media on the budget that will be presented at city hall on Jan 20 2015.
Speculation swirls over possible ‘big, big’ Mayweather-Pacquiao fight
Floyd Mayweather denied in a brief courtside interview at the NBA all-star game that the Pacquiao fight was a done deal.
These 16 consumer stocks have shown solid dividend growth
NDP prepares to oppose anti-terror bill over ‘broad’ language, lack of oversight
New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa January 26, 2015. During Question Period Tuesday, Mr. Mulcair argued the legislation offers an overly vague definition of the activities that will be subject to new scrutiny.
Three undervalued stocks Benjamin Graham would like
John Reese
Respected reporter Mike Critch was known as Mr. Crime
Mike Critch said that he was able to get any Newfoundland police officer on the phone at any time, and therefore had access to more crime information than anyone else. ‘An awful lot of people trusted me,’ he said.
Existing home sales
Six valuable lessons for investors from oil's collapse
Tom Bradley
Oil-by-rail terminals
Rates at US Treasury bill auction decline with 3-month rates dipping to lowest since October
Retirement survey
Suspect in shooting of San Diego sports anchor pleads not guilty to attempted murder
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 file photo, police investigators examine the scene following a shooting in San Diego. CBS News 8 affiliate KFMB-TV says sports anchor Kyle Kraska was attacked Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Scripps Ranch area of the city. A house painter is due to be arraigned Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, on a charge of attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding Kraska. Police say Mike Montana was in a business dispute over work done on the television personality's house. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Oil train derailments reignite debate over railway safety rules
Tanker rail cars burn after a crude oil train derailment 50 miles (80 km) south of Timmins, Ontario, in this picture from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada taken in Gogama, Ontario, February 16, 2015.
White House: Health law sign-ups estimated to top 11M as enrolment season winds down
How a Canadian whiz kid plans to upend the smartphone market
Simon Tian, Founder and CEO of hardware startup Neptune, poses in their offices with their new Neptune Duo device, in Montreal, February 16, 2015.
The best images from around the world for Feb. 17
Three top ETF picks from J.C. Hood Investment’s John Hood
John Hood.
CBS says lawsuit by ex-'The Young and the Restless' star over casting of blacks is meritless
Mounties say 3 killed, 1 gravely injured in rollover south of Edmonton from China
B.C. shifts focus to promising industries for another balanced budget
Canadian softwood lumber is pictured at the Port of Vancouver Lynnterm terminal in North Vancouver, British Columbia on February 13, 2015.
Bell agrees to stop tracking browsing data of mobile users who opt out
Bell said in a regulatory filing that when its mobile customers opt out of its “relevant ads program,” the company no longer keeps track of their browsing activity for marketing purposes. Previously, users who opted out of the program would no longer see ads aimed at their specific interests, but Bell continued to track what they viewed
China lawyer cycles his way to world’s largest legal firm
A Chinese security guard watches over passengers leaving for the Spring Festival at a local railway station on Feb. 17, 2015 in Beijing. China’s lawyers have risen with the country’s three decades of economic growth.
Quebec leader says all mosques should be investigated prior to opening
Business Highlights
Cara heads into IPO with solid turnaround, short track record
Since Cara, the parent company of restaurant chains such as Swiss Chalet and Harvey’s, restructured in late 2013, an massive undertaking that included buying Prime Restaurants and making Fairfax its major shareholder, the organization has been upended. New managers were brought in to offer fresh ideas, and the early results of their efforts have been encouraging. Existing store sales jumped 2.6 per cent in 2014.
Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones remains unbeaten at Scotties
Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones, centre, watches her shot as lead Dawn McEwen, right, and second Jill Officer sweep during a afternoon draw against Quebec at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.
Columbine resurfaces: referenced on site linked to dead suspect in Halifax
Back at the ranch, more risk for Alberta’s economy
South Korea has banned beef imports from Canada after bovine spongiform encephalopathy was found at an Alberta farm last week.
Spyware hidden in PC hard drives targeting foreign banks, governments, activists, says report
FILE - This Oct. 8, 2009 file photo, shows a network cable, taken on Oct. 8,2009, in Duesseldorf, Germany. A new report from Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab released Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 said its researchers identified malicious programs or worms that infected computers in multiple countries. Targets appeared to be specifically selected and included military, Islamic activists, energy companies and other businesses, as well as government personnel. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
To fight ISIS effectively, we need insight into just what it is
Dillon Hillier, left, standing a Kurdish peshmerga fighter after the attack of Tal Al-Ward, Nov. 26, 2014. Dillon Hillier, 26, a former Canadian solider who has gone to Iraq to help the Kurds fight ISIS. Photo courtesy Hiller family.
Apple’s track record makes Titan auto project an intriguing bet
Brian Milner
Manitoba's Jennifer Jones remains unbeaten at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones, centre, watches her shot as lead Dawn McEwen, right, and second Jill Officer sweep during a afternoon draw against Quebec at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Berkshire Hathaway unloads Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips stakes as oil prices fall, adds Deere
Las Vegas tourism agency may buy Riviera for $191 million, demolish to expand conventions
This Feb. 16, 2015 photo shows the Riviera Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Owners of the hotel which opened in 1955 have agreed to sell the property to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The tourism agency confirmed the potential purchase Tuesday, Feb. 17 after days of not commenting on rumors of a deal. (AP Photo/Kimberly Pierceall)
Next big sector to face disruption? Financial services
Workers look at their phones while walking at the Canary Wharf business district in London February 26, 2014.
The blunt instrument of state-compelled back-to-work
A bundled up Canadian Pacific Railway worker walks the picket line while on strike at the Cote Saint-Luc railyard in Montreal on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. The rail workers, represented by the Teamsters, walked off the job Sunday morning after contract talks failed to produce an agreement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Fairfax boosts complex insurance exposure with Brit PLC buy
Brit PLC is a specialty insurer and reinsurer that underwrites unique policies to protect against risks such as war and terrorism.
New ETF offers Canadians unhedged exposure to U.S. dividend stocks
A trader looks up at a chart on his computer screen while working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the market opening in New York July 11, 2013. Global stock indexes rose sharply while the dollar tumbled on Thursday after Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke signalled the U.S. central bank may not be as close to winding down its stimulus policy as markets had begun to expect.
Poor B.C. parents can keep child support, but little else in budget for families
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong tables the budget in the Legislative Assembly in Victoria, B.C., Tuesday February 17, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Extreme cold weather leads to burst water pipes across Toronto
BlackBerry again sues Ryan Seacrest startup over iPhone keyboard accessory
Cenovus raising $1.5B; to sell 67.5 million shares in bought deal financing
Boston Scientific will pay Johnson & Johnson $600M to end lawsuit over 2006 Guidant purchase
Trinidad Drilling slashes jobs, wages amid oil slump
Trinidad Drilling on Tuesday said executives have taken a 10-per-cent pay cut and board fees have been cut by the same amount. Salaried employees will also be paid less, with those cuts averaging 7 per cent across the company, according to the statement released Tuesday.
B.C.’s balancing act eases away from LNG: Six things to note about the budget
British Columbia’s Legislature on Feb. 10, 2015.
Boston Scientific, Fossil Group, FirstEnergy, Angie's List and Yandex are big market movers
Highlights from B.C.'s 2015-2016 provincial budget
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Ottawa police stations reopen to public; criminal investigation ongoing
Why I’ve lost my thirst for Coca-Cola shares
John Heinzl
Meet the world’s first ‘Facebook hotel’
Instagram user rhubarbsundays posted this pic of the 1888 Hotel in Sydney.
Nova Scotia cabinet minister cleared in conflict case over ferry funding
Transcript: Why corporate social responsibility is evolving
Some timely advice for oil sands workers
At least 1,000 workers in the oil industry across Alberta have been laid off in recent weeks, while more are set to receive layoff notices.
Amid wave of thefts, Mexico says it will no longer ship 'usable' gasoline through pipelines
FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2014 photo, new pipelines to carry gas from Texas to Mexico, eventually reaching the city of Guanajuato, are laid underground near General Bravo, in Nuevo Leon state, Mexico. Slammed by an increase in illegal pipeline taps, Mexico's state oil company announced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 that it will no longer ship finished, usable gasoline or diesel through its network of ducts. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)
Hayley Wickenheiser to have season-ending foot surgery, miss women's hockey worlds in Sweden
Canadians drinking more imported wines and tequila: study
Vinexpo chairman Xavier de Eizaguirre was in Canada to release the results of an international study that shows Canadians are drinking more imported wine and tequila. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alixandria Gould
Cenovus Energy raises $1.5-billion in share sale
Rows of steam generating plants at Cenovus Energy's Christina Lake oil sands operation in Christina Lake, Alberta, Canada, June 12, 2013.
Kings of Leon, Killers among 2015 Firefly festival acts, 3rd headliner yet to be named
'Fifty Shades of Grey' ties up a cool $93 million President's Day weekend
In this image released by Universal Pictures and Focus Features, Dakota Johnson, left, and Jamie Dornan appear in a scene from the film, "Fifty Shades of Grey." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures and Focus Features)
Balanced B.C. budget features higher user fees, little tax relief
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong tables the budget in the Legislative Assembly in Victoria on Feb. 17, 2015, as Premier Christy Clark, left, applauds.
Tony Award-winning Guthrie Theater names Joseph Haj to take over as new artistic director
Joseph Haj, newly named artistic director of the Guthrie Theater, talks about his new position, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Minneapolis after he met staff and supporters. Haj replaces Joe Dowling, who is stepping down after 20 years leading the Guthrie, and will take over July 1. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
B.C. tables boastful balanced budget, but LNG boom nowhere to be seen
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong, tables the budget in the Legislative Assembly in Victoria, B.C., Tuesday February 17, 2015 as Premier Christy Clark (left) looks on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Accused Russian hacker pleads not guilty in U.S. to massive Heartland theft
Russian hacker Vladimir Drinkman is accused with four other men of conspiring to pillage credit card numbers from Heartland Payment Systems Inc., 7-Eleven Inc., the Hannaford Bros. Co. grocery chain and at least 14 other companies from 2005 to 2012.
Wal-Mart driver appeals in his bid to delay Tracy Morgan's lawsuit over deadly highway crash
FILE - In this April 9, 2014 file photo, actor Tracy Morgan attends the FX Networks Upfront premiere screening of "Fargo" at the SVA Theater in New York. Kevin Roper, a Wal-Mart driver involved in a New Jersey highway crash that killed a comic and severely injured Morgan, has asked a federal judge to reconsider her decision not to delay Morgan’s lawsuit against the company. Roper is not a defendant in Morgan’s lawsuit against Bentonville, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. but wants to intervene to delay it from moving forward until his criminal case is resolved. He filed his appeal Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared Tuesday
Immigration orders blocked, Obama administration pledges appeal of Texas judge's ruling
Attorney General Eric Holder speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. The Obama administration put its new deportation relief program on hold on the eve of enactment Tuesday, complying reluctantly with a federal judge’s order blocking it that roiled immigrant communities nationwide and seemed to harden a tense stalemate on Capitol Hill. Holder said the Justice Department was still in the process of looking at the opinion and deciding what steps to take. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Ethel Smyth's 'The Wreckers' to get US staged premiere at Bard SummerScape festival
Magnotta reportedly to withdraw appeal of murder conviction
This file image provided by Interpol shows an undated photo of Luka Rocco Magnotta.
Warren Buffett buys more Suncor, which becomes his top energy holding
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett listens to a shareholder at the Berkshire-owned Borsheims jewellery store where Buffett was selling jewellery as part of the company annual meeting weekend in Omaha, Nebraska May 4, 2014.
US stocks inch higher in late trade, reaching another record high; Goodyear gains on earnings
Luka Rocco Magnotta to withdraw appeal of murder conviction: reports
Luka Rocco Magnotta is taken by police from a Canadian military plane to a waiting van on Monday, June 18, 2012 in Mirabel, Que. Published reports say Magnotta will withdraw his appeal of a conviction in the first-degree murder of Jun Lin. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
This mid-tier gold producer is a solid bet for the contrarian investor
Gold bars are stacked in the safe deposit boxes room of the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich March 3, 2014.
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