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Duhatschek: Team Canada keeps the crown at the Brier
Team Canada skip Pat Simmons delivers a rock as he plays Northern Ontario during gold medal game curling action at the Brier in Calgary on Sunday, March 8, 2015.
Obama getting help from local governments and employers to boost high-tech training, hiring
Following Raonic’s fall, Pospisil’s win sends Canada to Davis Cup quarters
Canada's Vasek Pospisil, of Vancouver, B.C., is hoisted in the air as he celebrates after defeating Japan's Go Soeda during a Davis Cup tennis World Group first round singles match to give Canada the victory 3-2, in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday March 8, 2015.
Section of Rogers Pass is at high risk of avalanches
Danielle Backman, an avalanche technician with Parks Canada, takes measurements at the Rogers Pass snow study plot on last Wednesday.
B.C. police wait on province for next step toward body-worn cameras
Body cameras, such as this one by Taser International, are not yet governed by a provincewide policy in British Columbia.
Vasek Pospisil beats Go Soeda to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Japan in Davis Cup
Westbrook nets another triple-double to lead Thunder past Raps
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Patrick Patterson (54) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Theater Review: Helen Mirren astonishing in splendid export from the UK, 'The Audience'
BC Hydro breaks from the script with Site C labour agenda
Justine Hunter
Yes side takes to the phones and streets to ramp up campaign
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson speaks to commuters at the Broadway.
Selinger must now mend deep wounds in Manitoba NDP
Gary Mason
National sides, Spurs raise Kane over young striker’s summer plans
Striker Harry Kane could be slated to play for both the English senior and U-21 sides this summer.
Lacklustre Liverpool held by Blackburn
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, centre, attempts a goal during the match between Liverpool and Blackburn at Anfield on Sunday.
China agrees to provide 10-year visas to Canadians
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference as part of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on March 8, 2015. China agreed to provide 10-year multiple-entry visas to Canadian travellers crossing the Pacific for business, tourism or family purposes.
Japan growth in Oct-Dec quarter revised down to 1.5 pct, but still affirms end to recession
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2014 file photo, a man walks in front of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. Japan's latest data show the economy grew at a real annualized rate of 1.5 percent in October-December, slower than earlier reported but still reaffirming an end to recession. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)
Defending champs Carleton top seed in CIS
Dave Smart, coach of the Carleton Ravens reacts to the play during a game against the Windsor Lancers in OUAA Wilson Cup basketball finals action at the Mattamy Centre one Feb. 28 2014.
Veltman's fourth comes in overtime as Roughnecks edge Rush 12-11
Blades top Stars in OT to win Clarkson Cup
The Clarkson Cup is seen in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Thursday March 7, 2013.
Jeb Bush takes Republican nomination campaign to Iowa
In this March 7, 2015, photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is interviewed by host Bruce Rastetter, left, during the Iowa Agriculture Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. After a flurry of fundraising, formal speeches about economics and global affairs Bush got down to business this weekend appearing at the Pizza Ranch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a stop at the Agricultural Summit.
A-Rod makes first appearance at third base in preseason game against Nats
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, left, throws in the ball to pitcher Adam Warren (43) during a spring training baseball exhibition game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.
Court slashes legal bills for opponents of Ontario wind farms
Wind turbines are seen near a home in Melancthon Township, Ont., on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Four rural families who lost their fight against the construction of wind farms near their homes will have to pay a total of $67,000 to the companies they took to court.
Sanchez nearly perfect in Blue Jays’ loss to Pirates
Toronto right-hander, Aaron Sanchez, strikes out two over three scoreless innings as he bounces back from shaky spring-training debut.
Thousands celebrate Selma march anniversary, recall civil-rights struggle
Thousands of people march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery civil rights march in Selma, Alabama March 8, 2015.
All-Canadian All-Star Game will be a showcase for future stars
Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard, right, blocks Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Minneapolis.
Canadian soldier killed in Iraq revelled in camaraderie of elite troops
Sgt. Andrew Joseph Doiron was a member of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment, which had been deployed to train local troops in the fight against the extremist group calling itself Islamic State.
Kelly: TFC's Altidore is back where he belongs
Cathal Kelly
Pospisil to the rescue as Canada beats Japan to advance to Davis Cup quarters
Canada's Vasek Pospisil, of Vancouver, B.C., celebrates after defeating Japan's Go Soeda during a Davis Cup tennis World Group first round singles match to give Canada the victory 3-2, in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday March 8, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Garth Brooks attracts high-profile Bills friends in hosting football camp for kids in Buffalo
Former NFL quarterback of the Buffalo Bills' Jim Kelly and Bills' owner Kim Pegula react during a ceremony just before announcing country music star Garth Brooks at the Ad Pro fieldhouse during a "teammates procamps" session for area youth in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, March 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
After 38 Telemiracles, Bob McGrath says he wants to spend time with wife
D-Day veteran Ernest Côté was a centenarian with a multifaceted life
Ernest CCôté, Battle of Normandy Veteran, reads names on a D-Day memorial before the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy ceremony at Juno Beach, Courseulles-sur-Mer, France on June 6, 2014.
Netherlands' Sven Kramer wins record seventh allround speedskating title
Train derailment map
Probe launched into allegations campus pub host made rape jokes, threw chairs
Oregon LNG project races B.C. rivals
Pump jacks pump oil at an Encana well near Standard, Alberta, May 12, 2014. Calgary-based pipeline and power company Veresen and prominent U.S. private-equity firm KKR have formed a 50-50 partnership called Veresen Midstream LP, which will provide compression and transport service to Encana and one of its partnerships on a 30-year fee-for-service basis.
Digging a hole of one’s own
A copy of a Toronto Police photo of the site of the tunnel found near one of the venues for this year's Pan American games is shown during a press conference in Toronto on February 24, 2015. A Toronto newspaper says it has found the man behind the so-called mystery tunnel discovered near a Pan Am Games venue in the city's north end. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Toronto Police
International women's day marches highlight issues of inequality, violence
Ad dollars, intercepted – and the Super Bowl
This undated frame grab provided by SodaStream, shows the company's 2014 Super Bowl commercial. SodaStream’s ad features "Her" actress Scarlett Johansson promoting its at-home soda maker and will run in the fourth quarter. The ad, which promotes the product as a healthier and less wasteful way to make soda, made waves ahead of the game when the company said it would delete it’s last line, "Sorry, Coke and Pepsi," at a request by Fox. (AP Photo/SodaStream)
My wife is dying. Would a new employer accommodate me?
Bill Howatt
Help women get to the top with these five questions
Harvey Schachter
Why success can look a lot like failure at first
Infographic: Filing your tax return
With seven free software products certified for filing with the Canada Revenue Agency, it’s time to embrace the DIY movement.
How to profit from the record low global shipping traffic
The Erato, built in 2004, is among the more than 30 dry bulk carriers in Diana Shipping’s fleet.
Retailers expect to raise prices, feeling pinch of weak loonie
Rona CEO Robert Sawyer said inflation is expected to come.
The thalidomide settlement: A disgraceful lack of courtesy to those who deserve the best
Penny Collenette
Mining’s untapped resource: Goldcorp seeks more women for work force
Goldcorp is aiming to get more women working as miners or engineers
Netanyahu says Israel will not cede territory to Palestinians in current Mideast climate
A man on a motorbike drives past campaign posters showing Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party's candidate running for general elections Benjamin Netanyahu on March 8, 2015 in the coastal Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Germany finds itself in an enviable trade position
Angela Merkel speaks to delegates at the 27th party convention in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014.
Two people without injuries after small plane crash in Surrey, B.C.
Tariffs on Chinese solar panels may hurt Canadian renewables industry
Last Thursday, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a preliminary ruling that cheap subsidized solar modules are being dumped into Canada from China. The agency set stiff provisional import duties to protect Canadian panel manufacturers. A final decision on any tariffs, to be made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, is expected in about four months.
PEI’s conflict-of-interest commissioner steps down over gaming deal
Downtown Charlottetown, PEI is seen in this November, 2009, file photo.
Producers brace for end of long truce in U.S.-Canada lumber wars
Barrie McKenna
P.E.I. conflict of interest commissioner steps down after Tory complaints
Some facts about Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, who fended off leadership challenge
A chronology of events that led to the Manitoba NDP leadership crisis
NDP Premier Greg Selinger celebrates his win with son Eric (left to right), wife Claudette and son Pascal at the Manitoba NDP leadership convention in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 8, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Greece mulls referendum amid deadlock with creditors
Greek national flags are displayed for sale at the entrance of a one Euro shop in Athens, March 2, 2015
Canadian Dustin Cook captures World Cup super-G bronze medal
Dustin Cook of Canada competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Super G on March 08, 2015 in Kvitfjell, Norway.
Friendly fire incident to test public appetite for Iraq mission: analyst
Shi'ite fighters stand with their weapons as they advance into the town of Tal Ksaiba, near the town of al-Alam, March 7, 2015. Iraqi security forces and Shi'ite militia fighters struggled to advance on Saturday into the two towns of al-Alam and al-Dour near Tikrit, their progress slowed by fierce defence from Islamic State militants.
Town office flags at half-mast after Saskatchewan boy killed by train
Federal government announces new multiple-entry visas for Canadians in China
Paille scores a pair in Bruins 5-3 win over Detroit
Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille, right, celebrates his second goal of the second period with teammate Max Talbot (25) during an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Boston, Sunday, March 8, 2015.
Five things to look for at Apple's highly anticipated Watch launch
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the new Apple Watch on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Cupertino, Calif. Apple's new wearable device marks the company's first major entry in a new product category since the iPad's debut in 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Team Canada defeats Northern Ontario to win Canadian men's curling championship
Team Canada skip Pat Simmons celebrates defeating Northern Ontario to win the gold medal game at the Brier in Calgary on Sunday, March 8, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Manitoba Premier Selinger survives leadership challenge
Premier Greg Selinger celebrates his win with supporters at the Manitoba NDP leadership convention in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 8, 2015.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car on Cape Breton highway
Volunteer firefighter dies after battling blaze in Cultus Lake, B.C.
Survey shows US gas prices jump 21 cents a gallon in 2 weeks
Court slashes $340K legal bill for wind-farm foes to 'manageable' $67K
Wind turbines are seen near a home in Melancthon Township, Ont., on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Four rural families who lost their fight against the construction of wind farms near their homes will have to pay a total of $67,000 to the companies they took to court. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel
Attacks in Ottawa, Europe linked by ideology, French envoy says
Michael Zehaf Bibeau is shown in this Twitter photo posted by @ArmedResearch, which said in a Tweet it came from an Islamic State media account.
Kitchener man faces second-degree murder charge in missing person's case
Maple Leafs send Kadri home before practice for missing team meeting
Nazem Kadri picks up a Maple Leafs jersey on the ice after losing to the Washington Capitals on Jan. 7, 2015.
'Chappie' tops slow box office weekend, Vince Vaughn's 'Unfinished Business' tanks
This image released by Columbia Pictures shows Dev Patel in a scene from "Chappie." (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures, Stephanie Blomkamp)
Anglican church destroyed by early morning fire in central Newfoundland
30 evacuated in Moncton natural gas fire that gutted a multi-unit home
Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard on why a big ego can be a big asset
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard
Seven shows you should be watching on Netflix
John Doyle
Hours of Culture: Four things you should check out this week
The Royals: Given our obsession with the British monarchy, it was only a matter of time before we got a trashy, fictionalized version of palace life. Enter Elizabeth Hurley as queen consort of Britain and what looks like all kinds of naughty misbehaviour. The show premieres Sunday. (eonline.com)
Eight steps to better health after 40
Over 40? Try to get four cardiovascular workouts a week – they’ll help stave off negative health issues.
Cult of the Lawn Rock
On the slopes of Mont Tremblant, Ian Brown discovers how old dogs can learn new tricks
At the Tremblant ski school, students are divided according to ability and learning type.
The Quick Fix: Blood Orange Cocktail
Please, never say this again: Man cave
A copy of a Toronto Police photo of the site of the tunnel found near one of the venues for this year's Pan American games is shown during a press conference in Toronto on February 24, 2015. A Toronto newspaper says it has found the man behind the so-called mystery tunnel discovered near a Pan Am Games venue in the city's north end.
Tory MP apologizes for 'offensive' temporary workers remarks
John Williamson, former federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, during a news conference in Ottawa, January 17, 2008.
Plenty of science involved in reading the signs in Canada's avalanche alley
Three dead, 14 wounded in attack on UN base in Mali
UN peacekeeper police officers stand guard at entrance of Hotel Salem in Bamako on March 8, 2015. Two civilians and a UN peacekeeper were killed as militants attacked a barracks used by the United Nations' MINUSMA force in northern Mali.
Top states for fine particle emissions from residential wood burning
Kenzo piles it all on at Paris Fashion Week, says layering is in
A model wears a creation for Kenzo's ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2015/2016 fashion collection presented at the Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, Sunday, March 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Zacharie Scheurer)
Train derails in Northern Ontario, heightening safety fears
Flames illuminate clouds of smoke billowing from a fire that resulted after a a train derailment near Gogama, Ont.
Safety concerns rise in the wake of a CN train derailment in northern Ontario
CN Rail says a train carrying crude oil derailed early Saturday, March 7, 2015 near Gogama, Ont., about 200 kilometres north of Sudbury, and there is a fire at the site. It's the third CN derailment in northern Ontario is less than a month, and the second in the same area. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho-OPP
Puerto Rico fights tax evasion as it seeks new revenue sources
FILE - In this April 25, 2013 file photo, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla speaks during a state of the commonwealth address at the Capitol building in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A new plan backed by Garcia aims to boost revenue and tackle the U.S. territory’s spiraling public debt by creating a 16 percent value-added tax, or VAT. If approved, manufacturers would pay the tax on raw materials and include it in the price of the product sold to retailers, who then would pass it on to consumers. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo, File)
Plenty of science involved in reading the signs in Canada's avalanche alley
No safety concerns over cattle slaughtered from farm where BSE cow born: CFIA
Traders look to housing, jobs data for clues about central bank rate intentions
TV Blog Buzz: Neil Patrick Harris on his 'Oscars' hosting performance
Host Neil Patrick Harris performs at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Shearer/Invision/AP
Sean Penn says he has "no apologies" for his immigration joke at the Oscars
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2015 file photo, actor Sean Penn presents the award for best picture to Mexican-born Alejandro Iñárritu for his film, "Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)," at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. On Saturday, March 7, during a promotional tour for his new film “The Gunman,” in Beverly Hills, Penn opened up about the green card joke he made during the Oscars saying that he has “absolutely no apologies” for his comment. “I found it hilarious,” Iñárritu said after the ceremony. “Sean and I have that kind of brutal (relationship) where only true friendship can survive.” Iñárritu directed Penn in the 2003 film “21 Grams” and the two remain close to this date. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Jamaica moving to reclaim global dominance in reggae, island's best-known cultural export
In this Feb. 18, 2015 photo, Jamaican singer Melbourne Douglas known as known as dBURNZ, entertains the crowd at a show organized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association during the island's "reggae month," in Kingston, Jamaica. Around the world, music festivals celebrating the sounds made famous by reggae patron saint Bob Marley and followers who developed the faster, brasher derivative of dancehall are more likely to be headlined by bands from places like California or France than by native-born Jamaicans. Aside from albums by the late Marley or his progeny, few of the top-selling reggae CDs or downloads come from Jamaican artists. (AP Photo/David McFadden)
Ottawa says Canadian forces not to blame for Iraq shooting incident
Pallbearers from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) carry the casket of Sergeant Andrew Joseph Doiron during the ramp ceremony at the Erbil International Airport, Iraq, on March 8, 2015.
Charges laid, confession heard in Nemtsov killing
Police escort the suspects in the killing of Boris Nemtsov into a court house in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, March 8, 2015.
Mohamed Fahmy in ‘unprecedented legal limbo’ as retrial postponed again
Mohamed Fahmy, speaking at his family’s Cairo home on Friday, expressed displeasure with Ottawa’s handling of his case.
Mba Premier Greg Selinger back to work after barely surviving leadership vote
Manitoba Premier and NDP leadership candidate Greg Selinger delivers his candidate speech at the Manitoba NDP Convention in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 8, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
A quick lesson in the differences between motor oils and why it matters
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