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Nigerian President quiets fears of violence as he concedes defeat
In the city of northern Kaduna, where 800 people were killed in violence after the last elections in 2011, supporters of election winner Muhammadu Buhari streamed onto the streets, waving flags, dancing and singing in celebration.
Data tables for all North American stocks and indexes as of March 31, 2015
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell hospitalized in Los Angeles
According to reports, singer Joni Mitchell was found unconscious at her home in Bel-Air, California on March 31, 2015 and was taken to the hospital. Mitchell is 71 years old.
Kreider’s late goal lifts Rangers over Jets
New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) stretches out for the puck as Winnipeg Jets Dustin Byfuglien (33) looks for the rebound and Rangers' Ryan McDonagh (27) and Dan Girardi (5) defend during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Senators keep pace in playoff race after shootout win over Red Wings
Ottawa Senators' Mark Stone (61) scores on Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) in overtime shootout during an NHL hockey game in Detroit Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Ottawa won 2-1 in a shootout.
Mirtle: Leafs should heed Steve Yzerman’s Lightning-quick rebuild
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos (91) carries the puck past Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tim Erixon (33) during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
UConn’s Kevin Ollie will not travel to Indiana for the Final Four
Demonstrators gather outside the City County Building on March 30, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The group called on the state house to roll back the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which critics say can be used to discriminate against gays and lesbians.
Researchers studying terrorism in Canada may lose federal funding
Lorne Dawson, co-director of the Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society is studying what makes people become radicalized.
Cost of Iraq and NATO missions to be ‘classified’ in upcoming federal budget
Aircraft Technicians from Air Task Force-Iraq (ATF-I) perform maintenance and servicing of CF-18 Hornets between missions in Kuwait, during Operation Impact 22 November, 2014. The costs of Operation Impact and Operation Reassurance are classified, according to National Defence.
York University strike ends as grad students and teaching assistants ratify deal
Picketers block the Keele street entrance to York University in Toronto, Ont. on Tuesday March 3, 2015.
Lawyer says Robertson, councillor were in conflict over union jobs
Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson at a presser about the city's annual homeless count, at the Kettle Friendship Society in Vancouver, B.C., on March 24, 2015. David Wotherspoon, a lawyer from the firm Fasken Martineau, told a B.C. Supreme Court judge Tuesday that the actions of Mayor Gregor Robertson and councillor Geoff Meggs during last fall’s election campaign put them in a conflict of interest that could have caused the public to lose confidence.
Laid-off oil workers could turn to building B.C. LNG terminals
Each major B.C. LNG project would require hundreds of temporary foreign workers for specific tasks such as assembling massive components for a terminal. But the goal to fill most of the job vacancies within Canada is threatened by shortages of skilled labour.
Prison commissioner sidesteps report’s assertions on Snowshoe’s death
In a letter addressed to Alberta’s Chief Medical Examiner and obtained by The Globe and Mail, Don Head, commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), acknowledges that Edward Snowshoe’s (back row, right) death was “tragic” and “unfortunate,” but largely sidesteps troubling assertions contained in the Alberta report, which arose from a public death inquiry held last year.
Former Olympics CEO Furlong now in the clear, but the damage is done
Gary Mason
B.C. freezes worker-immigration program as backlog grows
Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said Tuesday that no new applications will be accepted until July 2, giving her staff time to process a growing backlog while her ministry looks at what qualifications it will seek from those hoping to come to B.C. through the provincial nominee program (PNP).
Aphria forced to retract statement about wholesaling capabilities
John Cervini of Aphria, inspects some of the company's Medical Marihuana plants at their greenhouse in Leamington, Ontario, May 26, 2014.
Ottawa misses deadline to join China-backed Asian infrastructure bank
China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei (L) gives a speech, with the guests of the signing ceremony of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 24, 2014.
RCMP to release second report on missing aboriginal women
A woman places roses on photos of murdered or missing women after the Missing Women Coalition had a meeting with Minister of Justice and Attorney General Suzanne Anton in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday November 25, 2013.
Jaguar reveals new XF, only AWD available in Canada
Actress Christina Hendricks poses after unveiling the Jaguar all-aluminum 2016 XF Sedan ahead of the cars debut at the New York International Auto Show in New York March 31, 2015.
Cadillac fires warning shot across BMW bow with new CT6
Embargo until 8:30 pm Tuesday A pre-production model of the new 2016 Cadillac CT6, a new luxury sedan at the top of the range. Go to globedrive.com for coverage of the car’s reveal at the New York auto show.
England, Italy tie in match of World Cup disappointments
England's defender Phil Jones (L) fights for the ball with Italy's forward Ciro Immobile during the friendly football match Italy vs England on March 31, 2015 at the "Juventus Stadium" in Turin.
Baby boom continues for endangered orcas with new calf spotted off B.C.
In this photo taken Monday, March 30, 2015, and provided by the Pacific Whale Watch Association, a newborn orca whale swims alongside an adult whale, believed to be the mother, in the Salish Sea waters off Galiano Island, British Columbia.
Raptors hope for consistent play heading into postseason
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozen struts off the court after sinking a backet with 18 seconds left in the game during second half NBA action in Toronto on Monday, March 30, 2015. Raptors' Greivis Vasquez is at left.
Four years before jets takeoff from Toronto Island Airport: analysis
Two Porter Airline turboprop aircraft (LEFT) and an Air Canada Express turboprop sit on the tarmac at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on March 24 2014.
Prosecutor shot during Istanbul siege dies in hospital
A gunman poses with Prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz with a gun on his head after being taken hostage in his office in a court house in Istanbul March 31, 2015.
Pat Haden won’t attend CFP selection committee meeting in Indiana
Demonstrators gather at Monument Circle to protest a controversial religious freedom bill recently signed by Governor Mike Pence, during a rally in Indianapolis March 28, 2015.
TSB investigation of Halifax plane crash site complete
The Airbus A320 hit a berm and an antenna array and also clipped a power line as it attempted to land in Halifax.
A portrait of Rio's homeless
Backpacking birds prove long-shot theory
Blackpoll Warblers with Geolocators.
Dr. Richard Huntsman safeguarded Newfoundland’s blood supplies
Dr. Richard Huntsman.
Bombardier's CRJ900 jet
Insurance company stocks: As interest rates rise, so do profits
Aflac boasts the highest EPS out of the insurance companies screened.
Bombardier's CRJ900
Canada's GDP
Think preferred dividends are safe? Not these ones
John Heinzl
Flood of global oil hints at more weakness in energy markets
An oil derrick is seen at a fracking site for extracting oil outside of Williston, North Dakota, in this file photo taken March 11, 2013.
Laricina and CPPIB show that in roiled market, niceties go by the wayside
Laricina Energy was an early mover in a corner of the bitumen business that had yet to yield commercial success – oil from carbonates, or sedimentary rock-like limestone, where it has applied steam-assisted technology used in traditional oil sands development.
Canadian wireless carriers brace for surge of expired contracts
With millions of customers set to be released from their contracts in June, The Big Three national carries are ramping up their efforts to persuade them to stay.
World’s auto makers to invest $24-billion – but not in Canada
New Skoda automobiles, including Citigo, Rapid, Fabia and Octavia models, stand in a parking lot ahead of distribution at Volkswagen AG's Skoda Auto AS manufacturing plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, on Friday, March 27, 2015.
Three top stock picks from Sentry’s Gajan Kulasingam
IBM to invest $3-billion in new ‘Internet of Things’ unit
In this Feb. 28, 2010 file photo, a worker prepares a booth of IBM at the CeBIT in Hanover, northern Germany. IBM is hoping harness the massive trove of data collected by smartphones, tablets, connected vehicles and appliances as part of a new “Internet of Things” business unit it plans to invest $3-billion in over the next four years.
Here's how to profit from those annoying airline surcharges
Recent acquisition aims to take payment company beyond just the airline extras market.
Full disclosure coming on mutual fund fees (albeit slowly)
Regulators put mutual fund fees in their crosshairs in the 1990s, but that campaign died, leaving few lasting changes.
CPPIB docks its latest investment at British shipping ports
The Port of Southampton is the largest of ABP’s holdings, and is used for container cargo and cruise passengers.
April Fools’ Day will see more online advertisers vying for laughs
WestJet will have a hard time topping its 2012 April Fools’ gag in which it offered to put kids in the cargo bay so parents could enjoy a quiet flight.
Editorial Cartoons for April, 2015
Canadian banks see threat in tech companies offering mobile payments
BMO’s CEO highlighted the issue of disruption from technology companies offering mobile payments in his speech before shareholders on Tuesday, during the bank’s annual general meeting.
Investors wary of Bombardier’s enthusiasm for regional jets
Cockpit windows of a Bombardier CRJ1000 business jet are seen at the Paris Air Show in Paris, France, on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
New tone from Veterans Affairs Minister sounds like (slow) progress
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O'Toole speaks during a news conference at the Department of National Defence headquarters in Ottawa, Monday March 30, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Free trade in milk? What a crazy idea
A row of cows wait while they are milked during the morning routine at Harcroft Dairy Farm north of Fergus, Ontario on Oct. 24, 2013. (Peter Power/The Globe and Mail)
Blues take a breather before trying to right ship
St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, right, gets past Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler in first period NHL hockey action on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Ben Bernanke needs to shake things up to survive the blogosphere
Ian McGugan
Air Canada, Unifor contract talks break off
An Air Canada airplane is prepared at dawn for boarding at Pearson International Airport in Toronto March 31, 2015.
Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez roughed up in win over Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Florida Auto Exchange Park.
Iamgold in talks to buy AngloGold’s stake in Mali mines
Iamgold’s Yatela mine in Mali
Young consultants offer FreshInsights to businesses in the Golden Horseshoe
FreshInsights program manager Claire Morrison, left, sets up for a presentation with one of this year’s consultants, Sarah Strong, who is developing a marketing campaign for Cogeco.
Transcript: The search for humility in corporate types
Etsy’s IPO values company at more than $1-billion
Online marketplace Etsy said Tuesday in a regulatory filing that it was selling 13.3 million shares.
New Brunswick deficit budget hikes taxes on fuel and for wealthiest residents
Roger Melanson waves after being sworn-in as New Brunswick's minister of finance on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.
NHL scoring title may be captured with historically low points total
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby.
Canada’s Simmons falls to Norway for first defeat at men’s curling worlds
Canada's skip Pat Simmons sweeps a shot with lead Nolan Thiessen, centre, and third John Morris against Japan during the 10th draw of the World Men's Curling Championships in Halifax.
Capex and the surprising way to identify U.S. stock winners
The Wall Street subway stop on Broadway, in New York's Financial District, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014.
Analysts are downbeat on energy stocks. Why aren’t investors?
Oil pump jacks.
Do you spend enough time with your kids? The better question is, do you have fun doing it?
Baltimore Ravens sign quarterback Matt Schaub
The best images from around the world for March 31
Relatives of victims of a landslide cry during a joint funeral procession in the village of Laden, some 45 kilometers (28 miles) west of Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmi
Goldman's stock picks for underperforming money managers
David Kostin, chief U.S. strategist at Goldman Sachs, published a research report providing advice – and a list of stocks – for U.S. fund managers looking to beat their equity indexes in 2015.
Stock analysis: Penn West Petroleum on a negative trend
Surrounded by a field of blooming canola, an oilfield pumpjack, belonging to Penn West, at work near Brooks, Alta.
Catch up: Tough questions for Air Canada and other stories you may have missed today
A Transportation Safety Board investigator inspects an engine at the crash site of Air Canada AC624 on March 30, 2015, at Stanfield International Airport in Halifax. The flight , which was carrying 133 passengers and five crew members, crashed the day before during a snowstorm.
RCMP court filings allege Pamela Wallin expensed private, business trips
Pamela Wallin speaks with the media as she leaves the Senate in Ottawa on Nov. 5, 2013
Dodgers set to release Dustin McGowan
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dustin McGowan throws in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards April 11, 2014.
Beppi Crosariol: Remembrance of foods past (and the comfort cucina he will never taste again)
Beppi and Tony Crosariol.
Google lets Pac Man forage through maps in early April Fools’ prank
Pac-Man chomps downtown Toronto.
Predators defenceman Roman Josi quietly having elite offensive season
Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi, middle, celebrates with forward Michael Santorelli, left, and centre Calle Jarnkrok after a goal during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena.
Audio: John Furlong’s accuser issues threats in phone call
Statscan explains why private school students perform better
Students who attend private schools, such as Upper Canada College, perform better than public school students, Statistics Canada reports.
Get pickling with this easy brine recipe
Baby cucumbers, carrots and beets are great vegetables for pickling.
Canada’s Conners to treat Masters like any other golf tournament
Corey Conners
Operation Blue Sky crowdsourcing ideas for aboriginal health care
The challenge, dubbed Operation Blue Sky, is offering $25,000 as first prize, and two smaller prizes of $5,000, for the best ideas addressing health-care challenges facing First Nations.
Canadian pension plan funding hurt by low interest rates
The survey found only 18 per cent of pension plans in Canada were fully funded as of March 30, which a sharp decline from a year earlier, when 36 per cent of pension plans were fully funded.
Undermanned U.S. squad hold on for 1-1 draw against Switzerland
Gelson Fernandez of Switzerland challenges Jozy Altidore of the U.S
B.C. auditor rips performance of government’s $182-million computer system
When my ex left me with a freezer full of Newfoundland foods, I ate it all, on my own terms
Gun, ammo stolen from personal vehicle of off-duty Mountie in Halifax
Man breaking into car
Flyers set standard for other opponents on how to agitate Crosby, Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers Claude Giroux holds on to Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby as Kimmo Timonen lands a punch to Crosby's jaw
Market’s appetite for bought deals roars on
A Bay Street sign in Toronto’s financial district.
B.C. MP quits Conservatives to defend views on evolution
The Peace Tower is seen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
Furlong drops defamation suit, but journalist will pursue counterclaim
John Furlong, the former CEO of the Vancouver Olympics, and Renee Smith-Valade during a press conference in Vancouver on March 31, 2015.
Patriots owner testifies that Aaron Hernandez told him he was innocent
Owner of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft testifies during the murder trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez
From birth to campus: I have one more parental mountain to climb
Regulators unveil new rules for takeover bids
OSC chair Howard Wetston has previously described the rules as a “balance” between the rights of boards to challenge takeover offers, and the rights of shareholders to ultimately decide whether they want to sell or not.
Thunder star Kevin Durant out for the year after successful bone graft surgery
Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder
Canada tops Finland to complete round-robin at women’s hockey worlds
Canadian players celebrate after Brigitte Lacquette scored the opening
In praise of pickled foods: Ancient treats with a window to other cultures
Toronto Police launch crackdown on Uber drivers
Lawyer Gerald Chan, who represented a number of Uber drivers in Toronto at an initial hearing for insurance and licencing violations, leaves traffic court on Tuesday March 31, 2015.
Greece’s fate hangs on a personality power struggle
New leadership at Canadian Securities Administrators
It’s time to divide your strategy on currency-hedged funds
Tiger Woods at Augusta National ahead of next week’s Masters
Tiger Woods
Florida woman charged in hit and run that left Ontario man in hospital
Accident Scene
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