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California voters reject threat to governor's megaprojects
QMJHL Roundup: Francois Beauchemin leads Foreurs in 10-5 rout of Phoenix
The enemy Trump can’t do without
Simon Houpt
Man dies after being wounded in officer-involved shooting at parking lot
Dalai Lama: 'I have no worries' about Trump's election
FILE - In this file photo taken Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, Dalai Lama, center, waves as he arrives at the Janraiseg temple of Gandantegchinlen monastery to greet Mongolian people in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Wednesday, Nov 23, 2016, he has "no worries" about Donald Trump's election as U.S. president and expects the businessman will align his policies with global realities. (AP Photo/ Ganbat Namjilsangarav, File)
Impact hold on for 3-2 win over TFC in delayed playoff match before huge crowd
Montreal Impact midfielder Marco Donadel (33) and Toronto FC's Armando Cooper, left, battle for the ball during first half action in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference final at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Tuesday, November 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Karlsson happy that Senators regain scoring touch in 4-3 win over Canadiens
The shot by Ottawa Senators Erik Karlsson enters the net behind Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price as Ottawa Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Tuesday, November 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe
California man admits running teen cross-border drug ring
Utility workers rescue cat stuck on power pole for 9 days
Blue pills in Blue House: S. Korea leader explains Viagra
A couple walks on paintings criticizing South Korean President Park Geun-hye on a street in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Park's office on Wednesday confirmed revelations by an opposition lawmaker that it purchased about 360 erectile dysfunction Viagra pills and the generic version of the drug in December. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Cambodian court upholds life terms for 2 Khmer Rouge leaders
Woman alleges cabbie in Brandon, Manitoba, made sexual advances toward her
Chief urges child-welfare ‘partnership’ between governments, First Nations
Grand Chief Ed John says current system for indigenous children receiving government care is skewed, and First Nations must be part of overhaul
Alberta returning to partial regulation of electricity market
Alberta’s current system, known as an energy-only market, allows power generators to sell electricity into a province-wide pool.
B.C. gives Taseko mine a second chance after letter to Christy Clark
Chiefs from the Tsilhqot'in Nation of B.C. have long opposed the the Taseko open pit mine, and have met with MPs in Ottawa in hopes of halting the project, which would discharge toxic waste into Fish Lake.
Trial delayed for trio from B.C. polygamous sect
Children walk outside Winston Blackmore's home in the polygamous community of Bountiful near Creston, B.C. Sunday, Feb 27, 2011.
Auston Matthews not getting superstitious as goal drought hits 13 games
Carolina Hurricanes' Viktor Stalberg (25) celebrates his goal as Toronto Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev (22) looks on during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
NHL expansion team gets a name: Vegas Golden Knights
Winnipeg police association says fentayl putting their officers at risk
Ivan Henry, wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years, won’t receive full $8-million
Ivan Henry, who was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault in 1983, leaves B.C. Supreme Court during a lunch break in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday August 31, 2015.
Samsung, pension fund raided as South Korean probe widens
Employees walk past logos of Samsung Group at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. South Korean prosecutors investigating a corruption scandal surrounding the country's president and her friend raided on Wednesday a unit of the country's largest business group, Samsung, and the national pension fund, as public outrage grows over Samsung's alleged link with the scandal. (Jang Se-young/Newsis via AP)
Trudeau defends fundraiser as effort to attract Chinese investment
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a $1,500-per-ticket fundraiser held at the the Toronto home of Chinese Business Chamber of Canada chair in May.
How Mackenzie Hughes refocused to win on the PGA Tour
A glass of wine, the company of his family and reruns of Friends put Mackenzie Hughes in the right mindset to win his first PGA Tour title.
What's at stake for Canada, Mexico and the U.S. in Trump's new NAFTA
Opposition parties have been assailing the Trudeau government for announcing its willingness to discuss reopening NAFTA with president-elect Donald Trump.
Real Madrid beats Sporting, advances in Champions League
Once struggling, Brandon Sutter hits his stride with Canucks
From left to right, Ben Hutton, Brandon Sutter and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate Sutter’s goal against the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 19, 2016.
The Latest: Officer who was shot is out of surgery
Costume party highlights racism at Queen’s University, critics say
The Saturday event featured mostly white Queen’s students dressed as Middle Eastern sheiks, Viet Cong guerrillas, Buddhist monks and dreadlocked Rastafarians, among other cultural groups.
Canada to be virtually untouched by Trump’s pull from the TPP
Ian McGugan
International journalists honoured with Press Freedom Awards
MLS playoff game delayed by penalty box marking snafu at Olympic Stadium
The grounds crew make last minute adjustments delaying the start of the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference final with the Montreal Impact facing the Toronto FC at the Olympic Stadium Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
TPP cannot proceed without the United States, trade minister says
Trans-Pacific Partnership leaders are photographed before their meeting alongside the APEC Summit in Manila, Philippines, on Nov. 18, 2015.
Canadian military pledges to take action on soldier suicides
Canadian soldiers from Task Force 3-09 Battle Group during operation Tazi, a village search and security operation in the Dand area of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2010,
Kansas man sentenced to life in prison for abduction, death
FBI: No charges for Brad Pitt in alleged flight dispute
US actor Brad Pitt poses for photographers during a photocall for the premiere of the new film 'Allied' in Madrid, Spain Tuesday Nov. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Abraham Caro Marin)
Trump’s rejection of TPP could be a gift to Canada
Globe and Mail reporter David Parkinson.
Denis Coderre says Montreal will host Canadian Grand Prix in 2017
Red Bull driver Sebstian Vettel of Germany crosses the finish line to win the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on June 9, 2013.
Wayne State University officer dies from gunshot wound
Authorities investigate after shooting of a Wayne State University officer Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Detroit. The officer was shot while on duty near the campus, the city's police chief said. (Steve Perez/Detroit News via AP)
There is no shortcut to healing the literary community
John Vaillant
The Latest: Climber proud another broke his Yosemite record
In this November 2016 photo courtesy of Heinz Zak and Black Diamond Equipment, Adam Ondra navigates pitch 19 on the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, Calif. A climber from the Czech Republic has scaled what's considered one of the world's most challenging rock walls found in Yosemite National Park, doing it in record time. A spokesman for Black Diamond Equipment confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, that 23-year-old Adam Ondra completed a half-mile free-climb up the Dawn Wall on the famous El Capitan. (Heinz Zak/Courtesy of Black Diamond Equipment via AP)
Judge asks US to reconsider passport for intersex citizen
Disneyland Haunted Mansion painting sells for $172,500
This image released by Van Eaton Galleries shows an original "stretching portrait" from Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction, one of many pieces of Disney memorabilia that will be up for auction. The portrait brought in $172,500. The gallery announced Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, that the auction raised more than $1.2 million. (Van Eaton Galleries via AP)
A timeline of Canada's march to getting new fighter jets
Minnesota day care owner charged with trying to hang boy
Kansas waterslide on which boy died to be demolished
Document: Taseko Mines letter regarding the Prosperity Mine
Leicester leaves Brugge bruised, advances in Champions League
Brugge's Jose Izquierdo, left, and Leicester's Jeff Schlupp challenge for the ball on Nov. 22, 2016.
CFL’s top rusher Jerome Messam heads home for first Grey Cup
Ohio man pleads guilty to hate crime in attack on black man
Michigan House to pay $515K in suit related to sex scandal
FILE - In a Nov. 6, 2014 file photo, Speaker Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, speaks at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich. The Michigan House of Representatives will pay $515,000 in a settlement with two former legislative aides who alleged they were wrongfully fired and publicly humiliated after reporting two lawmakers' extramarital affair and other misconduct. An agreement released Tuesday says Keith Allard and Benjamin Graham will be paid about $170,000 each. Their lawyer's firm will receive $175,000. The men sued nearly a year ago, saying they alerted House Speaker Kevin Cotter's office about their two married Republican bosses' affair, but it was covered up at the behest of ex-Reps. (AP Photo/David Eggert, File)
Trump changes his tune on climate change, jailing Clinton
Washington state youth sue government over climate change
Liberals’ plan for cheaper fighter jets stuck in holding pattern
The Liberal government will buy 18 Super Hornets without a competition, followed by a competition for a full fleet of fighters that will take six years.
Despite ugly playoff exit, B.C. Lions encouraged heading into off-season
BC Lions running back Chris Rainey leaves the team's clubhouse in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. The Lions were eliminated for the season after losing to the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Ottawa Redblacks look to dispel the ghosts of last year’s Grey Cup loss
Ottawa Redblacks defensive back Jerrell Gavins celebrates a play against the Edmonton Eskimos on Nov. 20, 2016.
Small municipalities unlikely to benefit from infrastructure bank, Morneau hints
Finance Minister Bill Morneau addresses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual meeting in Ottawa, Tuesday, November 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Biden 'not interested' in running for Democratic Party chair
Alignvest’s deal could be blueprint for Canadian SPACs
York University urged to make search for new president more transparent
York University Faculty Association says the university should release the names of top candidates.
Quarterback culture is part of the Calgary Stampeders’ DNA
Calgary Stampeders coach Dave Dickenson ‘has kept us focused all year,’ according to quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell.
US businesses cheer overtime ruling; many already upped pay
FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, file photo, protestors demonstrate outside a McDonald's restaurant in Oakland, Calif. A federal court on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, blocked implementation of a rule imposed by President Barack Obama's administration that would have made an estimated 4 million more higher-earning workers across the country eligible for overtime pay starting Dec. 1, 2016. The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas granted the nationwide preliminary injunction that prevents the Department of Labor from implementing the changes while the regulation's legality is examined in more detail by the court. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Church suspect competency hearing wraps up with no decision
Tories call for ‘immediate action’ to study effects of anti-malarial drug
A Canadian light armored vehicle drives next to a soldier during a patrol in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2011. Mefloquine was handed out to soldiers in Somalia, Rwanda, Cambodia and Afghanistan.
Ex-SD police chief gets life term in fiancee's 2009 killing
FILE- In this Sept. 14, 2016, photo, Russell Bertram, a former police chief in South Dakota, is escorted into the Gregory County Courthouse in Burke, S.D., by Deputy Chelsea Biehl for the first day of oral arguments in his murder trial. Bertram was sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 22, to life in prison without parole in the death of his pregnant fiancee in 2009. (Jake Shama/The Daily Republic via AP)
Australian diplomats set to meet teen drug suspect in Bali
Why index investors may be better off using a robo-adviser
Andrew Hallam
Vilsack says Democrats need better message for rural America
Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack sits at his desk in his office at the Department of Agriculture in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. As agriculture secretary during the entire Obama administration, the former Iowa governor has for years been telling anyone who will pay attention — farmers, members of Congress, even Hillary Clinton — that Democrats need a better message for rural America. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Alberta eyeing changes to development funding rules under municipalities act
What we can learn from Kanye West’s ongoing public struggles
André Picard
Independent unit investigating after off-duty police officer intervenes in fight
Reports: Kanye West is hospitalized in Los Angeles
Lack of ID delays Ellen's entry into White House for award
Actress, comedian, and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, glances at President Barack Obama as she is presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Washington. Obama is recognizing 21 Americans with the nation's highest civilian award, including giants of the entertainment industry, sports legends, activists and innovators. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Pilot killed in crash of small plane on California mountain
The wreckage of a plane appears on a mountain slope in the San Bernardino National Forest near Mt. Baldy, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Authorities say the pilot was killed in the crash. He was the only person aboard the Piper PA-28 Cherokee. ( Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG via AP)
Nova Scotia warns parents to prepare for teachers' strike after Dec. 5
Ottawa targets children, smokers looking to quit with new vaping bill
A man smokes an e-cigarette in Toronto, August 7, 2015.
Students, faculty return to University of Manitoba after profs accept contract
New Alberta NDP MLA Sandra Jansen urges colleagues to fight harassment
Sandra Jansen, left, and Premier Rachel Notley, speak at the legislature in Edmonton on Nov. 17, 2016.
EU plan aims to restrict trade in gold used to fund conflict
Madison Square Garden hit by data breach
Three rock-solid REITs with rising payouts
REIT unit prices have fallen as government bond yields have risen, meaning you'll be getting more cash flow for every dollar you invest.
New ETF offers a way to invest alongside a billionaire
Mario Gabelli’s Gamco Investors Inc. is set to launch an actively managed exchange-traded fund that will invest in companies associated with John Malone (pictured), who made his fortune in the cable television and media businesses.
The Latest: Former gymnast files civil suit against doctor
Business Highlights
A favourite fund among millennial investors is going to be delisted
For 2nd day, Haiti police scatter rock-throwing protesters
Lives Lived: David Farr, 93
Carleton University professor David Farr.
Court rules B.C. doesn't have to pay full $8 million for wrongful conviction
Ivan Henry, who was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault in 1983, leaves B.C. Supreme Court during a lunch break in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday August 31, 2015. Henry, who was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly three decades has had his compensation award cut by the British Columbia Supreme Court. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Justin Trudeau didn't invent cash-for-access, but he can end it
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference at the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima this week.
New Alberta NDP member Sandra Jansen urges colleagues to fight harassment
Another delay in final arguments in 'knees together' sexual assault retrial
Stampeders, Dinos make Calgary’s Nenshi double down on mayors’ bets
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi celebrates the Stampeders win at the 102nd Grey Cup in Vancouver on November 30, 2014.
Ex-Montreal mayor Applebaum won't testify in corruption trial as Crown rests
Stampeders, Dinos make Calgary's Nenshi double down on mayors' bets
In shift, Trump says humans may be causing global warming
President-elect Donald Trump, left, and New York Times Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr., right, appear during a meeting with editors and reporters at The New York Times building, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in New York. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times via AP)
Campbell Soup and Dollar Tree climb; Medtronic slumps
Police: Gambler's bid to double down at bank turns into bust
The Latest: Second lawsuit seeks to fix initiative mistake
When covering an unconventional president, facts trump everything else
John Ibbitson
BDC boosts clean-technology venture fund
BDC commits additional $135-million to Canadian startups that focus on improving energy efficiency.
Ontario court sides with Bell in dispute over VMedia streaming service
VMedia argued it was allowed to retransmit the over-the-air signals free of charge under the Copyright Act.
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