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'Citizenfour' wins documentary Oscar win gives filmmaker big stage to praise whistleblowers
Laura Poitras, left, and Glenn Greenwald accept the award for best documentary feature for “Citizenfour” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Former Pan Am Games CEO defends his spending
Ian Troop, who was TO2015 CEO when this 2012 photo was taken, is trying to clear his name after being fired.
Michael Green was Calgary theatre’s fearless envelope-pusher
Michael Green, seen here in a portrait done by Russell Thomas.
Kenney rejects call to increase oversight of national-security agencies
Canada's Defence Minister Jason Kenney speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa February 17, 2015.
Vancouver schools lean on ‘shadow budget’ for additional funding
Parent volunteers build a new playground at Dr. R.E. McKechnie Elementary school in Vancouver on Sunday.
Kelly: Bassmaster Classic - a nostalgic grandeur of a fishing event
Cathal Kelly
'Big Hero 6 ' wins Oscar for animated feature film
Don Hall accepts the award for best animated feature film for “Big Hero 6” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Canadian director Chris Williams wins best animated feature for 'Big Hero 6'
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada's Chris Williams wins animated feature Oscar
Online campaign raises $173,557 for Elijah Marsh's family
A child lays flowers on Friday at a memorial for Elijah Marsh who died died Thursday after wandering from his Toronto home.
WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings topple Medicine Hat Tigers 5-1
Patricia Arquette wins Oscar for supporting actress, advocates for wage equality
Ethan Hawke, left, and Richard Linklater, right, congratulate Patricia Arquette after she wins the award for best actress in a supporting role for “Boyhood” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
The art of decorating Canada House
Canada House exteriors
Canadian sound mixer Craig Mann wins Oscar for work on 'Whiplash'
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canadian Craig Mann wins sound mixing Oscar
Jones beats Sweeting to win gold at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones celebrates her win in the gold medal game against Alberta at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
Clark needs to call off dogs in Ministry of Health probe
Justine Hunter
In photos: Dashing men on the Oscars red carpet
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards
Lack replaces Miller to lead Canucks to shutout win over Islanders
Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) makes a save against New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Canucks reassign forward Nicklas Jensen to AHL Utica Comets
'Ida' wins Oscar for best foreign language film
Partial list of 87th Academy Award winners so far
J.K. Simmons accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for “Whiplash” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
James Hahn wins first PGA Tour title in playoff
James Hahn holds up his trophy after winning the Northern Trust Open golf tournament on the third hole of a playoff at Riviera Country Club, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Fast-paced Buehrle likes Jays’ new makeup
This season will be Mark Buehrle’s third season with the Blue Jays and he will once again be counted on to provide dependability at the front end of the starting rotation.
J.K. Simmons wins supporting actor Oscar for 'Whiplash'; family, not agents, rule speech
J.K. Simmons accepts the award for best actor in a supporting role for “Whiplash” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Auditor’s report on support vehicles fuels new criticism of TTC
Toronto Transit Commission Chief Executive Officer Andy Byford said the TTC is moving to implement changes and has hired a fleet manager.
In photos: The Oscars red carpet is very, very white
Gwyneth Paltrow
Wildrose to hold leadership sooner to have permanent leader for expected election
Ali-Liston gloves, picture of Shoeless Joe sell for more than $1-million
Boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston are displayed in New York, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015.
Survivors of acid attacks reject seclusion
Rupa Saa, left, and Ritu Saini: The survivors of acid attacks work at Sheroes Hangout, a cafe in Agra, India.
Ford sweeps every season opener at Daytona for 1st time in manufacturer's racing history
Ryan Reed celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Beyond 'What are you wearing?': Witherspoon asks Oscar interviewers to #AskHerMore
Reese Witherspoon attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards.
Joey Logano wins first career Daytona 500
Joey Logano celebrates in the victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 57th Annual Daytona 500 Sunday.
Federal appeals court: Colorado couple can sue Jack Nicklaus over failed Utah luxury resort
Why are you here? The most head-scratching appearances at the Oscars red carpet
John Stamos arrives on the red carpet for the 87th Oscars February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
High collars, demure looks took over for revealing gowns on the Oscars Red carpet
Rosamund Pike arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Shoalts: Jets needs to learn how to keep their opponent on the mat
David Shoalts
Valeant To Acquire Salix Pharmaceuticals
Hate conflict? Just follow these steps
Harvey Schachter
I feel threatened in this toxic work environment. What can I do?
Documentary filmmaker Bruce Sinofsky, collaborator on West Memphis Three trilogy, dies at 58
File-This Jan. 28, 2012, file photo shows director Bruce Sinofsky, arriving at the 64th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles. Sinofsky, an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaker who gained prominence for his works that shined a spotlight on a child murder case in a small southern town, has died. He was 58. Sinofsky’s death was announced by his longtime collaborator Joe Berlinger. He said Sinofsky died Saturday in his sleep of complications from diabetes. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File)
'Birdman' takes flight at an Oscar ceremony punctuated by politics, women's rights and race
Michael Keaton arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Sunk costs hurt more when they’re art
Disney raises theme park ticket prices; Magic Kingdom one-day entry at $105 for ages 10 and up
SHOW BITS: J. Lo's work at Oscars is done
Gina Rodriguez arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
In photos: See standout looks from the Oscars red carpet
Emma Stone attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards
Canadian drugmaker Valeant agrees to buy US rival Salix for about $10 billion in cash
Ottawa turns attention back to U.S. leisure travel market
Christmas shoppers and tourists walk the Petit Champlain quarters in old historic Quebec City.
Bell seeks to appeal ruling on mobile TV app
Bell Canada signage is displayed outside the company's office building in Toronto on Aug. 8, 2012.
Jennifer Jones beats Val Sweeting to win gold at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones, left to right, third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen celebrate their win in the gold medal game against Alberta at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Ryerson partners with BSE to launch investment fund for Indian startups
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seen on a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange, is working hard to revive India’s economy.
Canadian Tire, Target learn home is where the profit is
Canadian Tire sales may have been slowed by a lack of snow, but analysts expect good things from fourth-quarter earnings.
Little mosque not wanted on this prairie
Quebec Second Opposition Leader Francois Legault questions the government, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Blind Northern California wine taster's renown grows with each swirl, sniff and gulp
The oil patch, its opponents and the RCMP
Members of the First Nation Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam bands paddle in a traditional canoe during a Thanksgiving protest in North Vancouver, British Columbia October 14, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark
Student, other groups plan anti-austerity protests throughout the spring
Calgary Flames forced onto the road by Brier at crucial point in season
Calgary Flames Matt Stajan, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Brandon Bollig during first period NHL hockey action against the Anaheim Ducks in Calgary on Feb. 20, 2015. Curling has pushed the Calgary Flames out the Saddledome doors and onto their longest road trip of the season. While their home arena gets prepped for the Canadian men's curling championship starting later this week, the playoff-bubble Flames depart Monday for a seven-game, 13-day swing through the Eastern Conference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Toronto publisher Joe Books finds success in film, TV tie-in deals
Jody Colero, right, an audio producer, and Jay Firestone, a TV and film producer, recently started a publishing company called Joe Books from scratch. Their gamble is to buy up print rights to material from Disney, Universal, Marvel, etc. and create novels, graphic novels, comic books out of them.
Why GDP outlook and the TSX aren’t marching to the same beat
While Canadian GDP growth appears to be headed south in 2015, several sectors appear poised to benefit from cheaper oil.
Oakland dockworkers back in operation along with other West Coast seaports
Canada’s Big Six facing headwinds ahead of first-quarter reports
Canadian bank headquarters stand on Bay Street, the centre of Toronto's Financial District.
Robo-adviser offers average investors access to pooled funds
Chris Nicola, chief technology officer and co-founder of Wealthbar, an online financial adviser firm, poses for a picture in Toronto, Thursday October 16, 2014.
West Vancouver police seek help after man apparently forced into SUV
How to get a better night’s sleep without counting sheep
After Gabrielle Slowey tucks her sons Brogan, left, and Connor Kassam into bed, she sets out to put her own bedtime routine in order with the help of a Jawbone Up bracelet.
Canadian regulators should look to U.S. to fix poor record of prosecution
Barrie McKenna
Sears, Hudson's Bay mattress discounts under investigation
Flooding continues in Halifax, rainfall warning ends as temperatures drop
CN Railway resumes talks with union after threatening a Monday lockout
Petronas visit bolsters hopes for dormant B.C. LNG project
An artistic rendering of Pacific NorthWest LNG’s proposals for a liquefied natural gas dock, suspension bridge and export terminal on Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert in northwestern British Columbia.
Cruise ship company says it's launching Montreal-Chicago itineraries starting in July
Valeant shares rise sharply on $10.4-billion Salix acquisition
The head offices of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. are seen in Laval, Quebec May 20, 2014.
Challenger steps up to battle Danielle Smith for local PC riding nomination
Survey shows US gas prices jump 13 cents a gallon, 26 cents in the last month
Matsqui prison in Abbotsford, B.C., under lockdown after inmate stabbed
Victoria man clings to life after altercation with taxi passengers
Dartmouth Liberal politician Allan Rowe in hospital
Two men seriously injured in Abbotsford fight; one shot, one stabbed
Vancouver police looking for sex offender who failed to return to halfway house
Correction: Bobbi Kristina Brown story
FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012, file photo, Bobbi Kristina Brown, left, and Nick Gordon attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Sparkle" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. The man Whitney Houston's daughter calls her husband says he is looking for permission from Brown's family to visit her in the hospital. Gordon said in a statement through his lawyers Randy Kessler and Joe Habacy on Wednesday night, Feb. 18, 2015, that he hopes his request will be granted. The 21-year-old Bobbi Kristina has been "fighting for her life" at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta since she was found in her bathtub face-down and responsive on Jan. 31. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Jazz musician Clark Terry, who played with Basie, Ellington and 'The Tonight Show,' dead at 94
File-This June 13, 2001, file photo shows Quincy Jones, right, talking with jazz musician Clark Terry at a rehearsal of "Sonic Convergence," in New York. Terry, a legendary jazz trumpeter, who mentored Miles Davis and Jones and played in the orchestras of both Count Basie and Duke Ellington and on "The Tonight Show," has died. He was 94. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, File)
'Fifty Shades of Grey,' 'Kingsman' and 'SpongeBob' stay on top of weekend box office
In this image released by Paramount Pictures/MGM, Craig Robinson, from left, Rob Corddry and Clark Duke appear in a scene from "Hot Tub Time Machine 2." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures/MGM, Steve Dietl)
Ottawa’s stake in General Motors could help slay the deficit
File photo of workers at the General Motors Oshawa assembly plant.
Ottawa's multibillion-dollar stake in General Motors could help slay the deficit
A sign stands outside Oshawa's General Motors car assembly plant in Oshawa, Canada. The Government of Canada's remaining 73.4 million shares in General Motors are now worth more than $3.4 billion in total, thanks to the combined effect of a solid stock price and a weakened Canadian dollar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu
The Quick Fix: Peanut butter fudge
Make this fudge just before hibernating for the evening, and it will be ready to slice and serve by morning.
Why the man who brought us the glycemic index wants us to go vegan
If it were up to Jenkins, he would have us all give up meat, fish and dairy and embrace veganism. And not just for our individual health, but also for the environment and for animal welfare.
Tips for making the switch to a plant-based diet
Not only is it good for individual health, a shift toward a plant-based diet is vital for the future health of the planet.
The Right Way: How to care for shoes in the winter
Keep a towel by your shoe rack so you can easily wipe off your new boots in the evenings.
How embracing failure helped actress Megan Follows succeed
Megan Follows’ current role as Queen Catherine de’ Medici on the CW historical drama Reign. That role earned her a Best Actress nomination at next week’s Canadian Screen Awards.
Emin’s I Promise to Love You: A hypnotically involving digital display
Toronto’s Richmond-Adelaide Centre is hosting a digital installation by artist Tracey Emin called I Promise to Love You.
Hours of Culture: Four things you should check out this week
Parks and Recreation- Get ready to say goodbye to Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson and the rest of the gang from Pawnee as one of the funniest sitcoms on television calls it quits with a one-hour finale on Tuesday. (nbc.com)
How a move to England helped Emma Hooper write about Saskatchewan
Emma Hooper loosely based her debut novel on the lives of her maternal grandparents in Saskatchewan.
Why your toddler doesn't need special food
Most prepackaged toddler crackers and vegetables and about half of yogurts with and without fruit had at least one source of “added sugar” in the ingredient list.
My father's dementia left me tracing the boy inside the man
Recently I was faced with perhaps one of the most poignant changes yet. Mom had to make a trip to Vancouver, so I went to their home on “dad duty,” with my three-year-old daughter, Mia, in tow.
Press operators and mechanics locked out at Halifax's Chronicle Herald
Roma’s title hopes fade after draw at Hellas Verona
Roma midfielder Radja Nianggolan, left, fights for the ball with Verona midfielder Artur Ionita during a Serie A match at Bentegodi Stadium in Verona on Feb. 22.
Woman in critical condition after fire in apartment complex in Bracebridge
FIFA meets ahead of likely approval to move 2022 World Cup to winter
FIFA President Sepp Blatter gestures as he addresses a news conference after a meeting of the FIFA executive committee in Zurich September 26, 2014.
Venerable Massey Hall prepares for a makeover
Gordon Lightfoot in concert at Massey Hall in Toronto, March 28, 1969.
Oil price to hurt lenders' investment banking profits during the first quarter
Death of Vancouver Aquarium beluga in Orlando renews breeding debate
A Vancouver Aquarium trainer speaks to the crowd as one of the aquarium's two remaining beluga whales swims in an enclosure in Vancouver on Aug. 7, 2012.
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