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January 24

Spike Lee's Michael Jackson doc a tribute to his music
Grieving La Loche mother says her ‘heart shattered into a million pieces’
Dayne Fontaine (pictured) , 17, and his brother Draden, 13, were found in a home in La Loche, Sask., the victims of a shooting, allegedly by an teen from the community.
Cam Newton leads Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl
Carolina Panthers' quarteback Cam Newton celebrates after the NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals on, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.
Panthers' Ted Ginn Jr. comes up big vs. former team
Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn catches a pass for a first down during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Report: 2 Chinese killed in Laos suspected bombing
NHL Capsules
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50), makes a save against St. Louis Blues' Alexander Steen (20), during the first period of a hockey game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Toronto exploring potential bid to host 2025 World Expo
With an Olympic bid off the table and the Pan Am Games fading from memory, Toronto is pondering whether it should vie for another international event, the 2025 World Expo.
Raptors extend streak to eight, inching closer to Cavs
The Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry drives past the L.A. Clippers’ J.J. Redick (C) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto on Sunday January 24, 2016 . Toronto won, and now has its second-longest winning streak in history.
Versteeg’s 2 goals lift Hurricanes past Flames 5-2
Carolina Hurricanes' Kris Versteeg scores against Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.
Broncos defence helps Manning successfully cap storied rivalry with Brady
Cathal Kelly
Cardinals' 7 turnovers lead to loss in NFC title game
Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly is congratulated after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
50th Super Bowl: Manning's Broncos face Newton's Panthers
Some Carolina Panthers celebrate from the bench during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
La Loche: A beautiful town with a rough reputation
Sunday worshippers at the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation in La Loche, Sask., pray for the victims of Friday’s mass shooting.
Panthers open up 4-point favourites in Vegas over Broncos
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates with fans after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 49-15 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
La Loche teacher’s aide Marie Janvier was ‘fantastic person’
Shooting victim Marie Jaqueline Janvier is shown in this Facebook image.
Slain La Loche teacher Adam Wood pushed his limits
Adam Wood, shown in a family photo, had only been teaching at La Loche Community School since September.
Stillman tries Jane Austen in charming 'Love & Friendship'
Actress Kate Beckinsale poses at the premiere of "Love & Friendship" during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP)
Lopez scores 31, Nets end Thunder's seven-game win streak
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (3) defends as Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Johnson (7) passes to Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in New York. Oklahoma City Thunder guards Andre Roberson (21) and Cameron Payne (22) defend from the floor. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Newton, Panthers rout Cardinals, 49-15 for NFC title
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates a first down run during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Expect ‘bold, transformative’ changes in Toronto public housing report
Marcus Gee
Trump visits Iowa church: gets a lesson in humility
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump signs an autograph as he arrives for service at First Presbyterian Church in Muscatine, Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. Trump will be holding a rally at Muscatine High School in the afternoon. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Ontario, B.C. among leaders in history education
Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Yukon earn A- grades after having their social studies and history curriculums analyzed.
Crawford gets 7th shutout, Blackhawks beat Blues 2-0
St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1), makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
NZ beats Pakistan by 70 runs, Amir takes 3 wickets
TransLink chair doubts benefit of audits, foresees major changes
Passengers sit on a Canada Line train in Richmond, B.C., on Feb. 25, 2015. The new board chair of TransLink believes the transit agency will undergo dramatic changes this year with new leaders and new board members.
Lou Lamoriello sets out on trade deadline deconstruction of Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier is 6-4-0 with a .915 save percentage since mid-December, but coach Mike Babcock has obviously lost a degree of confidence in him.
Crowder, Thomas lead Celtics to rout of 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers' Nerlens Noel, right, drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Jonas Jerebko, left, of Sweden during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Hillary Clinton shifts to up-close-and-personal approach in folksy Iowa
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton greets supporters following an event in Marion, Iowa, on Sunday.
Brogdon scores 21 and No. 13 Virginia edges Syracuse, 73-65
Virginia forward Anthony Gill (13) dunks the ball in front of Syracuse center DaJuan Coleman (32) during an Atlantic Coast Conference basketball game, Sunday Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlottesville, Va. (Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Arizona State routs Arizona for school-best 8-0 Pac-12 start
Arizona State center Quinn Dornstauder (22) shoots over Arizona guard Keyahndra Cannon during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Versteeg's 2 goals lift Hurricanes past Flames 5-2
Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund (11), of Sweden, and Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tories, NDP to press Liberals over pipelines, environmental rules
The NDP meanwhile is accusing the Liberals of backing away from promises to bring in tougher environmental rules regarding pipeline approvals.
Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams set for Australian Open quarter-final clash
Maria Sharapova, left, holds the winner’s trophy with Serena Williams holding the runners up trophy at Wimbledon on July 3, 2004.
Seven hospitalized as jet diverted to St John's after hitting heavy turbulence
An ambulance departs St. John's International Airport on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Several passengers and crew were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries that occurred when their American Airlines flight heading to Milan from Miami encountered severe turbulence. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
Novak Djokovic survives Gilles Simon to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic tallied 100 unforced errors, but managed to defeat Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at the Australian Open, in Melbourne, on Jan. 24.
No. 10 Mississippi St falls to No. 2 South Carolina 57-51
Mississippi State forward Victoria Vivians (35) attempts a shot at the basket past the defense of South Carolina center Alaina Coates (41) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. South Carolina won 57-51. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
More PhDs finding jobs as tenure-track professors, study says
Eliza Bateman, a PhD candidate at McGill University, is leading team of researchers looking at PhD career outcomes.
RCMP use cellphone data in bid to find Burkina Faso attackers
Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Alpha Barry leaves after visiting the Splendid Hotel on Jan. 17, 2016 in Ouagadougou, following a jihadi attack two days prior. Mr. Barry said Canadian investigators are analyzing cellphone data in an attempt to track down the masterminds of the terrorist attack, which killed six Quebec volunteers and 24 other people.
Reserves lift Raptors to eighth straight win, a 112-94 victory over Clippers
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers' Paul Pierce during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Coastline rallies to win Clockers' Corner by 1 1/4 lengths
Anderson helps Sens snap losing skid with shutout victory over Rangers
Craig Anderson #41 of the Ottawa Senators tracks the puck as team mate Mark Borowiecki #74 defends against J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers during an NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on January 24, 2016 in Ottawa, Ont.
Suspect shot and killed in confrontation with Calgary police officers
Wynne prepares to foster relationships during trade mission to India
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne leaves this week for a 10-day trade mission to India, saying now is the time for Canada to foster more relationships with the burgeoning country.
Chartrand, Daleman lead bright future of Canadian women’s figure skating
Alaine Chartrand, 19, won gold at the Canadian Figure Skating Championship in Halifax on Jan. 24.
OHL Roundup: Rangers beat Flint, extend Firebirds' winless streak to 13 games
Jason Dufner wins playoff in CareerBuilder Challenge
Jason Dufner hits out of the bunker at the second green during the final round of the CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament on the TPC Stadium course at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Bloc Québécois threatens legislative delay in fight for official party status
Bloc House Leader Luc Thériault wants the party to receive about 83 per cent – or 10 twelfths – of the funding Bloc MPs would have received had they qualified for official party status.
No unicorns or rainbows for British Columbia’s resource industries
Justine Hunter
Southeast Missouri beats UT Martin in OT 68-60
Panthers LB Davis breaks arm, hopes to play in Super Bowl
Arizona Cardinals' Darren Fells is hit by Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) and Luke Kuechly after catching a pass during the first half the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
North Florida handles NJIT 94-80
IOC relaxes guidelines on transgender athletes, sex reassignment surgery
‘I don’t think many federations have rules on defining eligibility of transgender individuals,’ IOC medical director Dr. Richard Budgett said. ‘This should give them the confidence and stimulus to put these rules in place.’
Justin Trudeau’s real governing starts with return of Parliament
Campbell Clark
Trudeau should turn his focus to aboriginal fishing-rights court case
Mark Hume
Rippon wins US title over Aaron, Chen without any quads
Focus on quads turns skating into ‘slam dunk’ contest, Patrick Chan says
Patrick Chan performs his free program during the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Halifax on Jan. 23. The 25-year-old landed two huge quads in his long program.
Bradds, Luke lead Belmont past Tennessee St. 103-95
Expert: Escaped California inmates must have had inside help
This Jan. 23, 2016 photo provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Office shows a cell and a vent screen that had been cut, near the floor at center rear, at Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana, Calif., from which three inmates escaped sometime Friday, Jan. 22. Investigators are pursuing several leads in their search, and in the meantime a separate probe was launched into how the inmates managed to obtain the tools to cut through the steel bars and plumbing tunnels to make it to the roof. (Orange County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Women's Top 25 Capsules
Stratford Festival’s elder statesman William Needles was a ‘beautiful man’
William Needles stars in the Stratford Festival’s production of The Duchess of Malfi in 2006.
The Latest: Raonic beats Wawrinka, reaches quarterfinals
Angelique Kerber of Germany walks onto Rod Laver Arena for her fourth round match against compatriot Annika Beck at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Brady, Patriots fall 20-18 to Broncos in AFC title game
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) speaks with Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson following the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Japan trade deficit falls in 2015 on lower oil import costs
No. 11 Oregon State women grind out 61-47 win over Colorado
Saint Joseph's pulls away from La Salle 69-48
No. 2 South Carolina beats No. 10 Mississippi St 57-51
South Carolina center Alaina Coates (41) pulls down a rebound in front of a Mississippi State defender in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Winthrop cruises past Longwood 82-68
No. 21 USC too soft in paint, falls to Oregon State 85-70
Oregon State's Drew Eubanks, right, scores two point over Southern California's Chimezie Metu in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. Oregon State won 85-70. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
'Newtown' explores the aftermath of tragedy in a community
This image provided by the Sundance Institute shows Daniel Barden in a scene from the documentary film, "Newton," directed by Kim A. Snyder. The film is included in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The festival kicked off Jan. 21 and runs through Jan. 31. (Mark Barden/Sundance Institute via AP)
3 suspected cartel members nabbed in Mexico's Veracruz state
Colgate holds off Holy Cross 76-61
Velasquez out of UFC heavyweight title fight; Miocic in
Manning rides Denver's defence to win over Brady, Pats
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after intercepting a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. At left is Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vancouver-area condo project to waive down payments
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation typically requires a down payment of at least 5 per cent of the purchase price for a condo buyer to qualify for mortgage insurance.
Australia names leg-spinner Zampa for New Zealand ODIs
Three tips to help investors steer clear of value traps
Linamar Corp., an Ontario-based vehicle parts manufacturer that makes precision power train systems solutions, gets approval from four of the valuation models used.
Sacred Heart holds off Wagner 67-58 in upset
Porto needs own goal to give new coach winning debut
Manning, Broncos scramble to Super Bowl in 20-18 win over NE
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning evades a tackle by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Obamas' love blooms in 'Southside With You'
Parker Sawyers, who plays a young Barack Obama in "Southside With You," poses at the premiere of the film at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Dayton pulls away from Fordham in 64-50 win
Don McLean, wife agree to dismiss protection order case
Olaniyan leads Southern Illinois over Missouri State 80-65
Athletics thrilled with new-look bullpen heading into season
Rider rolls over Quinnipiac 75-52
Weekend storm economic hit not as bad as feared
Scott nets 24 points, Indiana State tops Evansville 82-65
Startup boom revitalizing urban Kitchener, but not all in favour
Jonathan Gushue, poses for a photograph on Nov. 18, 2015 in what is now The Berlin restaurant, which opened Dec. 21 in Kitchener.
Former minister Peter MacKay to join law firm Baker & McKenzie
Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Peter MacKay is joining the Toronto office of the massive United States-based law firm Baker & McKenzie.
Wilson with 17 points, Marquette holds off St. John's 78-73
Harden's triple-double leads Rockets over Mavericks 115-104
Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the first half of an NBA game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)
Photos of the Day for Jan. 24
Brennan, Brown each score twice as AHL Marlies topple Comets 7-1
Snowmobiler dies in B.C. mountains amid sweeping warning from Avalanche Canada
Gilbert scores 32, leads Fairfield to 98-91 win over Iona
QMJHL Roundup: D'Aoust, Timashov score in SO as Cataractes top Sagueneens
Men's Top 25 Capsules
Bombardier makes pitch to Iran Air as carrier expands
Iran Air needs to buy at least 20 regional jets as it upgrades its fleet now that economic sanctions on the country have been lifted, and Bombardier Inc. has already made a presentation to the carrier, chairman and managing director Farhad Parvaresh said.
A look at the four people who died in the shooting in northern Saskatchewan
Eli Manning, Boldin, Watson finalists for Man of Year award
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