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April 17

Trout hits 2 HRs to become youngest with 100 homers and 100 steals as Angels beat Astros 6-3
1 dead, 1 injured after pickup hits guardrail, rolls on roof in creek in Alberta
Nashville captain Shea Weber hurt in 2nd period, will not return with lower-body injury
Sei Young Kim shoots 70 in wind to take lead in LPGA Tour's Lotte Championship
Attorneys seek dismissal of charges, suppression of statements in Chicago Islamic State case
Jane Goodall on retirement, factory farming and – yes – chimpanzees
British primatologist Jane Goodall is photographed in Toronto, Ontario April 11, 2015.
Woman, man held against will in Saskatchewan; 5 charged with robbery, kidnapping
Ricky Taylor takes pole for IMSA race at Long Beach, edging Scott Pruett
Bulldogs eliminated from playoff contention after 6-3 loss to Monsters
Bogaerts' single in 9th sends Red Sox over Orioles 3-2; Jimenez ejected after hitting Sandoval
QMJHL Roundup: Barbashev nets four as Wildcats take series lead over Mooseheads
Royals score 2 runs in eighth inning to beat Oakland 6-4 in rematch of dramatic wild-card game
Molina delivers bases-loaded double and Wacha, Cardinals shut down Reds, 6-1
Access denied: The Globe barred from investigating friendly fire death
A peshmerga watch out on the Bashiq Mountains at the front near to Mosul. (Hawre Khalid / Metrography)
Five long balls not enough as Jays fall to Braves
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Chris Johnson (23) beats the throw to Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (55) to score in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.
Brett Hickey scores three as Rock use power play to beat Black Wolves
QB Justin Thomas finishes spring healthy, but Jackets have other injury concerns
Alex Rodriguez hits 2 homers as New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays 5-4
Calgary warehouse fire sends thick, black smoke into sky; no injuries
NHL Playoff Capsules
Galchenyuk scores OT winner as Habs beat Sens, take 2-0 series lead
Montreal Canadiens center Alex Galchenyuk (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal during the first overtime period of Game 2 NHL first round playoff hockey action against the Ottawa Senators Friday, April 17, 2015 in Montreal.
Blue Jays belt five home runs but still drop 8-7 decision to Braves
Braves-Blue Jays Runs
Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar helped off field after A's Brett Lawrie slides into him late
Polanco has 3 hits, Marte homers as Pirates snap out of slump, run away from Brewers 6-3
OHL Roundup: Cassels scores three as Generals down IceDogs 4-2 to clinch series
Gunfights, roadblocks of burning vehicles hit Mexican border city of Reynosa; 3 reported dead
Galchenyuk scores in overtime as Canadiens down Senators 3-2 to take 2-0 series lead
1 for the Aged: Colon has sac fly, makes key play, pitches Mets past Miami 4-1, 6th win in row
Australia arrests 5 men on charges of plotting terror attack on ANZAC Day
Scherzer gets 1st win, Harper hits 3-run HR as Nationals beat struggling Phillies 7-2
Ontario high school strikes loom as contract talks reach impasse
Sir Wilfred Laurier Collegiate Institute in Toronto. Former premier Dalton McGuinty made it his mission to impose smaller class sizes throughout the province. Currently, boards must maintain an average of 22 students per high-school class.
With backup goalie, Ovechkin and Backstrom lead Capitals past Islanders
Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period against the New York Islanders during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 17, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Federal judge in St. Louis approves bail for 2 of 6 people accused of supporting Islamic State
With backup goalie, Ovechkin and Backstrom lead Capitals past Islanders 4-3 to even series
Hydro One privatization was ‘not natural’ for Ontario Liberals, Clark says
Ed Clark tests his teleprompters before delivering the findings of the Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Mr. Clark said he told Ms. Wynne she would pay a huge price if the Ontario government continued borrowing to finance new transit construction, adding to its massive debt.
Kljestan, Grella score first-half goals; Red Bulls beat Earthquakes 2-0 in MLS
Man pleads not guilty in killing of girlfriend, whose skeletal remains were found in Panama
Duhatschek: Flames assistant GM Craig Conroy dishes some playoff wisdom
Eric Duhatschek
George Lucas tells Stephen Colbert he should be replacing Jon Stewart, not David Letterman
Kljestan, Grella score first-half goals; Red Bulls beat Earthquakes 2-0
Canada failing to learn from ‘world class’ oil-spill cleanups
Harbor tugs and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Pike head toward the Bay Bridge in front of the San Francisco skyline as shown from the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007.
Bobby Z Man rallies to win Santa Anita turf feature by 1 1/2 lengths
Gas explosion in California injures 15, four in critical condition
Highway patrol officers block off Herndon Avenue at Highway 99 where smoke can be seen at the fire from a gas line rupture in northwest Fresno, Calif. A large gas explosion closed both directions of a major highway in Central California and injured at least 15 people, four of them critically, authorities said Friday, April 17, 2015.
4 in critical condition in gas blast that closed both directions of Central California highway
Vancouver’s new police chief in no rush to make changes
Incoming Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer, centre, leaves a news conference as current Chief Jim Chu, left, applauds in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday April 17, 2015.
Nova Scotia bill would make flavoured tobacco, including menthol, illegal
Menthol flavored cigarettes are displayed in a store in New York March 30, 2010. A bill introduced in Nova Scotia on Friday would make the sale of flavoured tobacco products, including menthol, illegal.
Storm diverts Oklahoma-bound Seattle elephants to San Diego Zoo for a rest
Balisy scores in shootout, extends point streak as IceCaps edge Falcons 4-3
Bonnafon, Radcliff forming 1-2 punch for Louisville, combining for 5 TDs in spring game
B.C. Transportation Minister ticketed for speeding
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone speaks to the Vancouver Board of Trade March 17, 2015.
Child’s death on Saskatchewan reserve had two victims, coroner says
Six-year-old Lee Bonneau is shown in a Saskatchewan RCMP handout photo.
Baltimore's Ubaldo Jimenez ejected in 4th after hitting Boston's Pablo Sandoval with pitch
ESPN suspends reporter McHenry after video surfaces of her insulting towing company worker
Scientists say Isle Royale National Park grey wolf population down to 3 and may soon die out
Wizards’ Paul Pierce returns to Toronto as public enemy No. 1
The Washington Wizards’ Paul Pierce, seen playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder in January, has been a mentor of sorts to young stars John Wall and Bradley Beal.
The Calgary Underground Film Festival’s mind-blowing wrap-up
Calgary Underground Film Festival closing weekend highlights include the Canadian premiere of Slamdance opener The Resurrection of Jake the Snake, about the former professional wrestler known for bringing snakes into the wrestling ring with him, most famously his python, Damien.
LEADING OFF: Bryant tries again, Giants get their rings, Zimmermann hopes to bounce back
Dreams will come true for one NHL team in Connor McDavid sweepstakes
Team Canada forward Connor McDavid speaks to the media during the start of world Juniors selection camp in Toronto on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.
Cap and trade an opportunity for Alberta
Andrew Leach
Prentice levy bad medicine for an ailing health system
Nearly half of government spending in Alberta is for health care.
AP EXPLAINS: End of Disneyland-linked measles outbreak that stirred US vaccination debate
Mayo Clinic says Iowa State basketball coach Fred Hoiberg's heart surgery a success
Myers and Middlebrooks hit home runs as Padres beat Cubs 5-4, spoil Bryant's debut.
Jets’ road through first-round series with Ducks is paved with bruises
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien hits Anaheim Ducks winger Patrick Maroon during the first period of Game 1.
Rockets motivated to get past Dallas after being eliminated in 1st round 2 years straight
DeMar DeRozan named Eastern Conference player of the month for April
Tavola: Italian inspiration meets local persuasion
Campanelle pasta with mushrooms, prosciutto and lemon at Tavola restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Can this couple keep their home and still afford to travel?
Though their income is modest, Andy and Ada own their Toronto house – valued at $750,000 – outright.
Cavs’ James seeks revenge against Celtics, sets sights on NBA title
In 158 career playoff games, Lebron James has averaged 28 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists.
CBC’s new Q has tough assignments, including erasing Ghomeshi memories
Canadian rapper Shad’s debut may be a welcome distraction from recent CBC controversies, including a report that condemned management’s response to Jian Ghomeshi’s bad behaviour at work.
It’s time to 'double' your TFSA knowledge
John Heinzl
Uranium demand is putting miner Cameco back on investors’ radar
David Milstead
Selling density as a means to affordability is Vancouver's myth
A modest bungalow in Vancouver sold for $2,480,000 -- $192,000 above the asking price of $2,288,000. The previous selling price in 2000 was $488,000. The house has a great view of mountains and downtown Vancouver.
Yankees' Rodriguez hits 2 HRs, gets within 2 of tying Willie Mays for 4th place on career list
Olympian Claire Donahue in search of new training site after W. Kentucky suspends swim teams
Police searching for 2 women patients missing from Saskatoon hospital
US oil and natural gas rig count drops by 34 to 954 as oil prices slump; down 15 in Texas
T-Wolves’ Wiggins ready for next level after standout rookie campaign
Andrew Wiggins plays against the best in the league, including James Harden of the Houston Rockets, and it’s earned him praise from around the league.
Ontario considers expanded sex-reassignment surgery coverage
Eric Hoskins said Friday that he asked the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to look into sex reassignment surgery wait times a “number of months ago,” and that he is hoping it can be addressed in the “near future.”
Alberta Tories lead in fundraising, but can money buy election happiness?
For this Alberta election, competing parties are targeting the Calgary Flames and running TV ads during their broadcasts.
What investors should know about the recent plunge in preferred shares
Rob Carrick
Kelly: Raptors are about to make Toronto a basketball-first city
Cathal Kelly
The Heritage Savings Trust Fund
NBA to include referee names in play-by-play; replay centre reduced review times to 42 seconds
Start with a bang: Spurs, LA Clippers say they're not daunted by their tough first-round draw
How the original Winnipeg Jets changed hockey
Roy MacGregor
Oklahoma governor signs bill making first state to allow use of nitrogen gas in executions
Senator presses federal officials to release data, records on decade-old Gulf oil leak
The week in photos from April 12 to April 17
Streaming wars: How disruptors are shaking up the TV business
David Cormican, centre left, an executive vice-president at Don Carmody Television, chats with staff involved in the upcoming TV series Between.
Bank of China awarded more than $672 million in B.C. Supreme Court case
Friday's Baseball Capsules
Inquest recommendations address system that failed 'two victims': coroner
Alberta PCs, NDP, only parties to run full slate of candidates in May 5 vote
Worker burns face and neck in explosion at Ohio plant that manufactures aroma chemicals
The Election Index: NDP fundraising surge suggests Alberta election polls not a blip
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley leaves in her van after making a health care announcement while on the campaign trail in Edmonton Alta, on Wednesday April 15, 2015.
Alabama officials: 'Military mistress' released after stop because of communication breakdown
Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar is Toronto’s new favourite underdog
Installed as Toronto’s everyday left fielder after Michael Saunders suffered a knee injury in spring training, Kevin Pillar has emerged as the Blue Jays’ most impressive performer as the 2015 season courses through its second week.
Forging ahead in forgotten Fort McMurray, oil slump’s ground zero
Bill Armstrong is a 50-year-old trucker who says he's hoping Brian Jean, the Wildrose leader and a candidate in Fort McMurray-Conklin, becomes the next premier. He says the PCs, who he's long supported, have been mismanaging the province's oil money.
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