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Roy scores winner as Oilers beat struggling Avalanche
The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a first period goal by forward Jordan Eberle (14) against the Colorado Avalanche at Rexall Place.
Derek Roy scores winner as Oilers hold on to edge struggling Avalanche 4-3
Saskatoon report shows fewers smokers, but more obesity and binge drinking
Hot Ticket: Ballet BC’s Trace
B.C. treaty process in limbo after province pulls chief commissioner
Liberal MLA and Minister of Education George Abbott, announces his resignation from politics at the B.C. Legislative Building Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Victoria, B.C. Six months ago, the province sought approval from the federal government and First Nations to appoint George Abbott, a former cabinet minister, to head the commission. Last week, with no warning to its other partners at the table, the province pulled its support for Mr. Abbott
WorkSafeBC turned down access to sawmill investigation, inquest hears
The Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George, B.C., on April 25, 2012, after a fatal explosion and fire at the mill.
Saskatoon police plane: crime-fighting boon or noisy invasion of privacy?
US telecommunications officials in Cuba for talks amid efforts to restore full diplomatic ties
CSA can’t stop thinking about World Cup soccer
The FIFA Women's World Cup trophy sits on stage during the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 tournament final draw, held at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Canada, on December 6, 2014.
Sabres fans embrace the down-is-up mindset
The prime objective among fans has become for the Sabres to bottom out to get the best chance to land one of two highly touted draft prospects.
Despite yet another loss to Bulls, Raptors clinch playoff spot
Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler (21) drives along the base line as Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan defends first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
‘Battered’ Canadian men’s rugby team faces challenges
Canada's Sean Duke runs for a try during a USA Sevens rugby match against Australia on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Man who murdered B.C. woman in 1979 found dead at Manitoba prison
Parents to receive child care benefit three months before federal election
Minister of Employment and Social Development Pierre Poilievre answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, March 23, 2015. Mr. Poilievre said under the Universal Child Care Benefit, the average payment per child in July will be about $500.
Is the NHL trying to play down its draft lottery?
A Toronto Maple Leafs fan with a taped "McDavid" jersey reacts during the game against the New York Islanders during their NHL hockey game in Toronto, Monday March 9, 2015. Connor McDavid is the top prospect in the upcoming draft.
Parliament set to debate Iraq mission expansion, striking targets in Syria
Members of the Military Police practice shooting with the C8 rifle at a weapons range earlier this month.
Kings remain confident in moments of desperation
Kings right wing Justin Williams, centre, fights for the puck against New York Rangers centre Derek Stepan, left, on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
In Canada, you are where you live, population profiles say
A woman walks in downtown Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015.
Chicago judge appoints former Watergate prosecutor to investigate Caesars business deals
Triano emphasizes depth of Canadian roster heading to FIBA Americas
Canada’s roster may be led by Andrew Wiggins, the swingman who is well on his way to becoming Canada’s first-ever NBA rookie of the year.
Double-digit losers have become the norm in NCAA tournament
Bryce Alford #20 of the UCLA Bruins shoots a free throw against the UAB Blazers during the third round of the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 21, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A second burial for England's much-storied King Richard III
Visitors line up to view the coffin of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral on Wednesday. The monarch will be reburied Thursday in a sombre Service of Reinterment at the church.
Undercover officer scolded accused B.C. terrorist for proposing poor attack
In this artist's sketch, John Nuttall (left) and Amanda Korody appear in court in Vancouver, Feb. 2, 2015.
Bail decision for Omar Khadr in hands of judge after two-day hearing
In this artist's sketch, Omar Kahdr attends his bail hearing in Edmotnon, Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Following a two-day hearing, Edmonton judge June Ross said she needs time to make a decision on the “high priority” case.
Kelly: Daniel Norris is an odd bird – and the sports world is loving it
Cathal Kelly
Sister cities: Can Toronto and Montreal set aside their sibling rivalry?
Marcus Gee
Comedian JB Smoove 'psyched' to take the stage at Garden of Laughs benefit in New York
In this Feb. 13, 2015 file photo, actor-comedian J.B. Smoove appears during an interview in New York. Smoove will appear at the Garden of Laughs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, March 28, an event benefiting the Garden of Dreams Foundation. (AP Photo/John Carucci)
Don ‘Smokey’ McLeod became Calgary fan favourite
Don McLeod played for the Houston Aeros and other teams.
Six people isolated after contacting unknown substance in Saint John, N.B.
Calgary young offenders to be moved to Edmonton to save money
The Alberta government is planning on moving youth offenders in the Calgary area to a facility in Edmonton. Right now, children under 18 in Calgary and area who are convicted of crimes and sentenced to serve time do it in the Calgary Young Offender Centre
The Scout List: Pictured Windows, Humans and Birds of a Feather
A group of Great Blue Herons nest in the trees in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia on March 18, 2015.
After winning first division title in 39 years, Warriors aim for more
After winning the Pacific Division for the first time in 39 years. Now they’re trying to secure the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed and homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs for the first time since the defending champion Warriors did it in the 1975-76 season.
Agency watchdog says SLS Las Vegas got green light for foreign investors with Sen. Reid's help
Nanaimo RCMP arrest man in connection with assault on sex workers
Brake design flaw contributed to chairlift malfunction that injured 7 skiers in Maine
FILE - In this March 21, 2015, file photo, provided by Greg Hoffmeister, first aid is administered to injured skiers at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort after a chairlift accident in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. A chairlift malfunction that injured seven skiers at the Sugarloaf ski area and resort was caused by a broken drive shaft on a mechanical gearbox that took the main braking system offline, and another key braking system failed to work because of a design flaw, investigators said Wednesday, March 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Greg Hoffmeister, File)
Moderate earthquake hits in ocean off Vancouver Island, British Columbia
No charges for Vancouver police officer involved in crash with motorcyclist
Ten years in, controversial index proves its worth
Andrew Hallam
Three top stock picks from Sprott’s John Wilson
John Wilson.
Man who crashed into Jennifer Lopez's car sentenced to probation, rehabilitation, in LA
FILE - In this May 18, 2014 file photo, Jennifer Lopez arrives at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Robert John Reitz, 54, pleaded no contest in Los Angeles to drunken driving on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in a case filed after he crashed into Lopez's Rolls Royce on Pacific Coast Highway in September 2014. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Calgary police say dog found dead and buried in backyard of home 'suspicious'
Magellan Aerospace ups Q4 profit by 6.6%;
GOP-controlled House oks balanced budget plan including trillions in spending cuts
An intriguing option for investors fed up with fees
Clare O’Hara
Ride the Cyclone getting American premiere in Chicago, with an eye on New York
The cast of Ride the Cyclone (Revue Stage, Vancouver).
Oil services company Schlumberger Ltd. to pay more than $232M in sanctions violations case
Obama promotes his trade agenda by drawing attention to benefits to small businesses
Argentine government criticizes Citibank for deal to process bonds, exit custodial business
Fresh organic foods shaping Metro supermarket makeover
Carmen Fortino, the head of Metro’s Ontario Division looks over the the cheese display in the new store on the Lakeshore at Humber Bay Park on March 25, 2015. The store is designed to accommodate the local young professional demographic living in the area, with healthy food choices located in prominent store locations and small serving prepared foods.
Alberta Wildrose party says leadership candidate made robocalls despite ban
These U.S. stocks make top 10 list for dividend growth
North American food and beverage sales
Auto union leader in Ohio confident that Fiat Chrysler will keep Jeep Wrangler line in Toledo
OSC probing marijuana firm CEN Biotech
The Ontario Securities Commission said Wednesday it is looking into CEN Biotech and its parent firm Creative Edge Nutrition, but did not provide further details, such as how long the investigation has been going on or if regulators in the United States are involved.
Business Highlights
Metro's retail network
PayPal to pay $7.7M to settle gov't charges that payments co. allowed sanctions violations
Trade group, Texas broadband co. are 1st to sue over net neutrality; FCC says suits premature
Rob Ford says he is tentatively scheduled for cancer surgery May 7
Why Omar Khadr deserves bail
In this artist's sketch, Omar Kahdr attends his bail hearing in Edmotnon, Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Khadr's lawyer Nathan Whitling is asking an Edmonton judge to grant the 28-year-old Khadr bail while he appeals his war-crimes conviction before a U.S. military court.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amanda McRoberts
Facebook recruits Canadian developers to help enhance Messenger app
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at the company’s F8 developers’ conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.
Opposition parties want Cirque du soleil to remain in Quebec hands
CN caps CEO’s bonus because of rise in train derailments, injuries
CN Rail President and CEO Claude Mongeau attends the company's annual general meeting in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday April 23, 2014. In determining Mr. Mongeau’s bonus, the company’s board found CN’s financial performance exceeded targets, but his individual performance fell short due to the poor safety record.
Why this is architect Lorne Rose’s favourite room
Your phone is your castle – even on the border
A pedestrian is seen as she uses her mobile handset in this arranged photo taken outside an O2 mobile phone store, operated by Telefonica SA, in Horsham, U.K., on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. agreed to acquire Telefonica's O2 unit, creating Britain's biggest wireless provider by customers and marking a milestone in the billionaire's efforts to remake the Hong Kong conglomerate. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Crickets could be coming soon to the University of Winnipeg cafeteria
Chef Vikram Vij presents Roasted Cricket Parantha (ground roasted cricket bread).
U.S. businesses plead with lawmakers to avoid trade war with Canada
Oranges are polished and waxed at Brown's Grove Citrus and Produce in Sarasota, Fla., in 2014.
‘Bold’ Toronto judge to preside over Mike Duffy’s trial
Senator Mike Duffy arrives at the Ottawa Airport May 20, 2013 in Ottawa.
Trade group, Texas broadband co. are 1st to sue over net neutrality; FCC says suits premature
BBC had to dump Clarkson brand to protect its own, experts agree
British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson leaves his home in London March 24, 2015. The BBC is reportedly going to fire the “Top Gear” star after a “fracas” with a producer.
Former sportscaster convicted of selling bogus trips sentenced to 2 to 4 years in prison
WHO study finds Ebola has taken its worse toll on babies, other young kids in West Africa
FILE - This undated file image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the Ebola virus. A study from the World Health Organization's Ebola Response Team published Wednesday, March 25, 2015 says Ebola has taken its greatest toll on babies. About 90 percent of children under age 1 who caught the virus in West Africa died from it, the first large study of the epidemic's impact on children suggests. Those a little older _ ages 1 to 4 _ fared not much better. (AP Photo/CDC, File)
Peyto joins energy stock-issue rush
Oil field at sunset.
UofT seeks binding arbitration to end strike by education workers
Officials discover a new virus in Eastern Europe, a mild-mannered relative of smallpox
This undated microscope image provided by the CDC via The New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 shows the new Akhmeta virus, named after the eastern European region where it was first detected. A report on the virus by health officials in Georgia and the United States was published online Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The germ is related to the dreaded smallpox and monkeypox viruses but so far seems far less threatening. (AP Photo/CDC via The New England Journal of Medicine)
Globe receives 10 nominations at Canadian Best in Business awards
SABEW Canada selected a total of 26 nominees from a field of nearly a hundred applicants representing Canada’s most venerable news organizations.
Inquest into fatal B.C. sawmill blast adjourned over new information
Alberta First Nation to plan protection for important area in oilsands region
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Lumber Liquidators, Kraft, Lexmark, Apollo Education and Francesca's are big market movers
Ex-Clippers owner Sterling testifies girlfriend illegally put her name on $1.8M duplex deed
FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2014, file photo, Shelly Sterling, wife of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, smiles during an interview in Los Angeles. Shelly Sterling is going after the $2.5 million in real estate and cars her husband lavished on his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, in a trial scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Los Angeles Superior Court. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
House Science Committee chairman issues subpoena for EPA chief's text messages
Earthquake off Vancouver Island too weak to be felt or cause damage
Approximate location of Wednesday’s earthquake.
Prentice says new Alberta health levy to be progressive fee, not flat rate
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice is shown during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., on November 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Cheap gas drives surge in truck, van sales in slowest months of the year
The collapse in the price of oil is starting to have an impact on vehicle sales – both in the models of cars and trucks Canadians are buying and in the Alberta market.
Earthquake hits off Vancouver Island but not felt; no reports of damage
Hartco board rejects founder and CEO's $18.3 million takeover offer
Manitoba government starts up river diversion to deal with potential ice jams
Tory’s hopes for more respectful city hall dashed at executive meeting
Toronto Councillor David Shiner had a heated exchange with Mayor John Tory.
Quebec premier insists there will be no restrictions on access to abortion
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard responds to the Opposition on a rumour to limit access to abortions, during question period Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the legislature in Quebec City. Health Minister Gaetan Barrette, left, looks on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
How to lead the leaders in your company
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Wednesday
I want to be a rope access technician. What will my salary be?
Rope access technicians are used most frequently by the energy industry for basic maintenance and inspection.
U of T president seeks binding arbitration to end strike
University of Toronto president Meric Gertler calls on the union representing teaching assistants to agree to binding arbitration.
Peace bonds in terrorism cases rarely used, shrouded in secrecy: experts
Police: No evidence of kidnapping of California woman, disappearance appears 'orchestrated'
U.S. businesses plead with lawmakers to avoid trade war with Canada
National Bank buys stake in Ivory Coast financial services firm
Deal gives National Bank of Canada, the smallest of the Big Six banks, a 20.9-per-cent interest in NSIA Participations SS.
Newspaper received email from anonymous person claiming to be holding missing California woman
OSC panel upholds insider information allegations against Bay St. M&A lawyer
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