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Heroic Canadian Second World War veteran dies at the age 100
Medical pot growers lobby Ottawa to shut down pot dispensaries
Mark Zekulin, president of Tweed Inc. is pictured in the grow room January 21, 2016 in Smith Falls
Quarterback Cam Newton confidently thriving in fifth season with Panthers
Cam Newton is in position to lead the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2003.
Obama calls Germany's Merkel to talk Syrian refugee crisis
Five ways it can pay to borrow in building your wealth
If you borrow for the purpose of earning income, the interest costs on your loan can be deductible for tax purposes.
EPA regional chief resigns in connection with Flint crisis
The Flint River is shown near downtown Flint, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Residents in the former auto-making hub — a poor, largely minority city — feel their complaints about lead-tainted water flowing through their taps have been slighted by the government or ignored altogether. For many, it echoes the lackluster federal response to New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kobe looks back 10 years after his "mystical" 81-point game
FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2006, file photo, Toronto Raptors' Matt Bonner can't stop Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant from getting to the basket in the first half of NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Bryant still looks back with surprise on the night 10 years ago when he scored 81 points against the Raptors. The Lakers’ star guard celebrates the 10th anniversary of the second highest-scoring performance in NBA history on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt A. Brown, File)
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Revenue sharing debated among MLB owners ahead of bargaining
John Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox, left, talks with Fred Wilpon, majority owner of the New York Mets, right, after a meeting of MLB owners, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Coral Gables, Fla. Owners held their last meeting before the likely start of collective bargaining, where revenue sharing, the luxury tax, and the international amateur draft are among the topics management may push for change. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Ohio native accused of sending al Qaida money wants release
Elway calls Kubiak his equal not his employee
FILE - In this Monday, June 1, 2015, file photo, John Elway, Denver Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations, heads off the field after an organized training activity at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Elway is helping to prepare the Broncos to host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game Sunday in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
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Mind games between Patriots, Broncos before AFC Championship game
The biggest pokes from the Denver Broncos have been directed at New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, suggesting he likes to push off and how it’s really best to tackle him by going after his delicate knees.
Stocks, loonie mount big rallies as oil prices rebound
A pumpjack sits on the outskirts of town at dawn in the Permian Basin oil field on January 21, 2016 in the oil town of Midland, Texas.
US college plans Whiteness History Month project
Atlantic Canada to benefit as J.D. Irving looks to hire 7,900 people by 2018
The Halifax Shipyard, owned by Irving Shipbuilding, is seen in Halifax on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. J.D. Irving Ltd. says it expects to hire about 7,900 people in the next three years to work for its operations in Canada and the United States, including positions in manufacturing, engineering, and shipbuilding, among other areas.
Even with big additions, Tigers still counting on holdovers
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With Ortiz retiring, Red Sox prepping youth for future
Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts, left, talks with teammate Jackie Bradley Jr., during a media availability prior to the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America's awards dinner in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Daily Deals: RBC’s insurance sale, Dundee’s new focus and a message for investment bankers
Pedestrians walk past an Aviva logo outside the company's head office in the city of London March 5, 2009.
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El Salvador advises women to delay pregnancies due to virus
Raiders WR Cooper added to Pro Bowl as injury replacement
Cardinals vs Panthers: the key matchups
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson runs during practice at the Cardinals training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. The Cardinals will play against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship NFL football game on Sunday. (David Wallace/The Arizona Republic via AP) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES; MANDATORY CREDIT
Ministers develop plan to address violence against aboriginal women, girls
Looking for diversity, Hollywood could turn on the TV
In this image released by Fox, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon appears in a scene from "Empire."As Hollywood continues to be battered by a backlash to the diversity of this year’s Oscar nominees and in the film industry at large, it doesn't have to look far for inspiration. Where the movies have lagged, television has recently exploded with diversity across the dial. Henson won a Golden Globe award on Jan. 10, 2016 for best performance by an actress in a TV drama series for her role in "Empire." (Chuck Hodes/FOX via AP)
Sam Richardson of curling's successful Richardson foursome dies at 82
Ice artists carve sculptures at international competition
A one-of-a-kind ice sculpture, carved from a 300 pound block of solid ice, on display as part of the Ice Magic Festival in Lake Louise, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
US man accused of trying to join ISIS to remain jailed
TD streamlines services for high-net-worth investors
The goal is for TD Wealth Private Wealth Management to bring in 30,000 client households by 2020.
Oregon's Alleyne is having a record-breaking senior year
FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2015, file photo, Oregon's Jillian Alleyne speaks during NCAA college basketball Pac-12 media day in San Francisco. Each time she steps on the court, Oregon's Jillian Alleyne remembers what she learned from an 8-year-old boy. Alleyne, the Pac-12's most prolific rebounder, spent half of last year working with Harrison Kaiser, who has cerebral palsy, is confined to a wheelchair and cannot speak. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Mom argues right to donate kidney to baby despite health risks to herself
Zaccari Buell is shown in an undated family photo. Ashley Barnaby, who tried unsuccessfully to donate her kidney to her son Zaccari, says parents should be allowed to assume some health risk to help their children live better lives. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho
Kids in care should not be warehoused
British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks during a news conference after releasing her report on children with special needs in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday June 27, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Patriots offence brims with confidence thanks to some health
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady faces reporters before an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday in Denver. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Ambrose under fire for mixed messaging on Tories’ pot stance
Interim Opposition Leader Rona Ambrose said in an interview her concern has always been the public health impact of pot on developing young brains.
Alabama carries out 1st execution in more than 2 years
Nebraska bill to allow packer-owned hogs faces resistance
Chicago White Sox, reliever Matt Albers agree to 1-year deal
Chart: The rise of mesothelioma cases in Canada
Chronic under-staffing at support units for ill, wounded soldiers: report
Gen. Jonathan Vance, the country’s top officer, ordered an assessment of the Joint Personnel Support Unit system last July.
David Hearn eyeing Olympic berth, more PGA Tour success
David Hearn of Canada plays his shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the Sony Open In Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 14, 2016 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
New bond insurer files lawsuit against Puerto Rico govt
Patriots vs Broncos: the key matchups
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski faces reporters before an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday in Denver. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Appeals court: Clean Power Plan can proceed pending review
MLB commissioner says NL teams may be more receptive to DH rule
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz looks at a high pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during a game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts May 12, 2010. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has suggested that NL owners may be more receptive to incorporating the DH rule.
Canadian dollar rallies as oil price climbs
Loonies sit on an American dollar on Sept. 20, 2007 in Montreal. The Canadian dollar was gaining strength Thursday morning, trading above 70 cents U.S., as North American stock markets advanced modestly and the price of oil rose. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Union Pacific CEO reiterates opposition to railroad mergers
Indy 500 adds PennGrade Motor Oil as presenting sponsor
Dubai pet lion escapes, found roaming the streets
Film gives look at Gleason's life with Lou Gehrig's disease
In this Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, photo, former New Orleans Saints NFL football player Steve Gleason's 4-year-old son, Rivers, sits on his father's lap during an interview in their home in New Orleans. “GLEASON,” a feature-length documentary that gives an unfiltered look at his life with ALS premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
2 boys, both 17, arrested in separate and unrelated incidents in Rockland, Ont.
Ottawa’s infrastructure strategy aims to boost economy
Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi talks with reporters at a cabinet retreat at the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, N.B. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.
With Byron out, Canadiens recall forward Daniel Carr from St. John's
Photos of the Day for Jan. 21
A Health Ministry employee fumigates a home against the Aedes aegypti mosquito to prevent the spread of the Zika virus in Soyapango, six km east of San Salvador, on January 21, 2016. Health authorities have issued a national alert against the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, because of the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly and Guillain-Barré Syndrome in fetuses. AFP PHOTO/Marvin RECINOSMarvin RECINOS/AFP/Getty Images
Gael Garcia Bernal: Penn's El Chapo article was a failure
FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2016 file photo, Gael García Bernal poses in the press room after winning the award for best actor in a television series - musical or comedy for “Mozart in the Jungle” at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Alaska burglary suspect identified after locking keys in car
Davis signs for 7 years, $161 million with Orioles
FILE - In this July 28, 2015, file photo, Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis watches his three-run home run in the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Baltimore. Davis has signed the richest contract in Orioles history. The defending major league home run champion put his name on a seven-year pact that will pay him $161 million. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
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What We Know: Key takeaways in case of poisoned spy
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and President's aide Andrei Fursenko attend a meeting of the presidential education council in the Kremlin in Moscow, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Putin probably approved a plan by Russia's FSB security service to kill a former agent turned Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko who died after drinking tea laced with radioactive poison, a British judge said on Thursday in a report that led Moscow to accuse Britain of souring bilateral relations. (Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool Photo via AP)
Canada's Kaillie Humphries set to compete again on track that made her famous
Canadian bobsleigh gold medalists Kaillie Humphries, left, and Heather Moyse pose with their medals at the awards ceremony on Thursday Feb. 25, 2010 at the Whistler Olympic Park during the 2010 Winter Olympic games. Humphries is back where it all started. Before her Olympic gold medals, before her world championship titles, before being named Canadian athlete of the year, the Calgary native was just another bobsledder thinking big and honing her craft at the Whistler Sliding Centre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
What high-net-worth investors are predicting for 2016
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Signs you need a break, napping on the job and leaning into boredom
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High number of Syrian refugee kids a challenge for resettlement agencies
Syrian children stay at the Toronto Plaza Hotel with their parents, who are searching for housing, on Jan. 20.
Judge's comments could abruptly end GM ignition switch trial
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Cheaper fuel boosts fourth quarter profits at United, Southwest
In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, file photo, travelers check in at the United Airlines ticket counter at Terminal 1 in O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
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Primus granted creditor protection as it seeks sale of assets
Former fugitive pastor in Vegas child sex case found guilty
Valencia held to 1-1 draw by Las Palmas in Copa quarters
Twitter harassment trial will help set tone for online interaction: observers
Magna’s acquisition of transmission maker Getrag will aid China expansion
‘I think we can leverage Getrag’s growth there and we can also leverage the capabilities Getrag has and we’ve got as we grow in China,’ Magna CEO Don Walker said.
Police: Man forced girlfriend to walk naked on NYC street
AmEx profit falls 38% on higher expenses, restructuring charge
American Express and American Express corporate cards are pictured in this October 17, 2011, file photo.
Robert Redford addresses diversity in film at Sundance
Banners for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival appear along Main Street on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Park City, Utah. The Sundance Film Festival starts Thursday and continues through Jan. 31. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP)
MLB unsure of timing in Chapman, Puig and Reyes probes
Commissioner of Major League Baseball Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference at a meeting of MLB owners, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Coral Gables, Fla. Owners held their last meeting before the likely start of collective bargaining, where revenue sharing, the luxury tax, and the international amateur draft are among the topics management may push for change. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Cheaper fuel boosts 4Q profit at United, Southwest
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2014, file photo, a Southwest Airlines plane sits outside a hangar at Love Field in Dallas. Southwest Airlines reports quarterly financial results, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Petition opposing Ontario nuclear waste plan garners 92,000 signatures
A Deep Geologic Repository near the Bruce Power nuclear plant on June 26, 2013.
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Cow enjoys brief taste of freedom but is roped by NY police
American Express to trim $1 billion in expenses
FILE - This Jan. 21, 2015, file photo, shows a sign for American Express outside a New York business. American Express reports quarterly financial results, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Osmond out to reclaim Canadian title after missing last season with broken leg
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Provincial consensus unlikely on assisted-dying rules
SAT tests cancelled in China, Macau over cheating concerns
Clemson facing another major overhaul of its defence
Starbucks US sales jump over holidays; outlook disappoints
In this Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, photo, a man sits inside a Starbucks, in New York. Starbucks Corp. reports quarterly financial results, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Edmonton archbishop slams Catholic trustees over transgender policy debate
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Maryland star Melo Trimble adds passing, defence to his game
FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2016, file photo, Maryland players rush to hug Maryland's Melo Trimble, third from left, after Trimble hit the game-winning basket against Wisconsin in the final seconds of an NCAA college basketball game, in Madison, Wis. Trimble has broadened his game this season, often sacrificing points in favor of sharing the ball with his talented teammates. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
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