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New DNA testing planned in JonBenet Ramsey case
Third-period struggles persist as yet another lead slips away from Leafs
San Jose Sharks centre Logan Couture (39) is congratulated after scoring in the second round of the shootout in NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Reaction to the death of Canadian actor Alan Thicke
Alan Thicke, right, and Tanya Callau step off stage after taking part in a 'Q & A' session to promote the television series 'In the Thicke of It' as Shaw Media announce their Fall programming at a press conference in Toronto on June 5, 2013. A publicist says Canadian actor Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom "Growing Pains," has died at age 69. Carleen Donovan, who is a publicist for Thicke's son, singer Robin Thicke, says the actor died from a heart attack on Tuesday in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
MLB owners ratify labour deal in 29-1 vote
FILE- In this April 26, 2016, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg talks to designated hitter Corey Dickerson before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla. A person with knowledge of the meeting says baseball owners have ratified the sport's new collective bargaining agreement by a 29-1 vote. Speaking on the condition of anonymity because no announcement was made, the person says Sternberg was the lone dissenting vote during the telephone meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Not yet clear where legal marijuana will be sold in Canada
A woman smokes a joint during the annual 420 marijuana rally on Parliament hill on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Ottawa. Canadians now have an idea of when they will be able to purchase recreational marijuana, who can buy it and how much, but where and how cannabis is sold remains up to provinces that are offering only vague opinions on the eventual retail rules for the drug.
Baltimore hits 300 homicides for the year
B.C. NDP leader ridiculed for suggesting notwithstanding clause could factor into pipeline fight
B.C. NDP leader John Horgan says the Trans Mountain pipeline is ‘not in the interest of British Columbia.’
University of Manitoba researchers launch clinical trial for Alzheimer's
Fall of Aleppo marks victory for al-Assad, a ‘meltdown for humanity’
A child cooks in the street in a rebel-held area of Aleppo.
School board member called on to resign over blackface photo
Hurricanes earn wild 8-6 victory over Canucks
Michigan man: I needed eye surgery after police beating
Montreal Alouettes expected to promote assistant coach Reed to general manager
Edmonton Eskimos' head coach Kavis Reed looks on from the sideline during the first half of a CFL football game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver, B.C., on October 25, 2013. He's been a player, an assistant coach and a head coach in the CFL. Now Kavis Reed will get to try his hand at being a general manager.According to a league source, Reed will be unveiled on Wednesday as the Montreal Alouettes' new GM, replacing Jim Popp, who was fired Nov. 7. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Sexy Beaches? Florida lawmaker in suit over Pitbull contract
Award-winning novelist, Shirley Hazzard, has died at 85
California governor seeks permanent ban on offshore drilling
Justin Trudeau says he uses cash-for-access fundraisers to champion the middle class
Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2016.
The Latest: California police thought man they shot had gun
'Growing Pains' star and TV host Alan Thicke dies at age 69
FILE - In this Wednesday July 16, 2008 file photo, Alan Thicke arrives at the ESPYs Awards in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, A publicist said the actor has died at the age of 69. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Publicist: Actor Alan Thicke dies at age 69
Actor Alan Thicke poses in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 1986. A publicist says Canadian actor Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom "Growing Pains," has died at age 69. Carleen Donovan, who is a publicist for Thicke's son, singer Robin Thicke, says the actor died from a heart attack on Tuesday in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nick Ut
Michigan urges judge to drop order on Flint bottled water
US military Osprey crash-lands off Okinawa, no fatalities
Debris of U.S. military MV-22 Osprey is seen in shallow waters off Nago, Okinawa, southern Japan, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, after its crash-landing. The MV-22 Osprey, tilt-rotor aircraft deployed in Japan, crash-landed off Okinawa island late Tuesday, but all its five crew members were safely rescued. (Yusuke Ogata/Kyodo News via AP)
Golf’s four major champions share their major moments of the season
Henrik Stenson says his par on the 10th hole at Royal Troon helped him keep momentum going into the British Open’s final round.
Manitoba man missing, rescuers find hole in thin patch of river ice
Oscar winner shields Bergdahl interviews from US lawyers
Ottawa should require marijuana to be lab-tested to ensure safety: task force
Devin Ergler, a laboratory technician, conducts tests on cannabis at a lab called The Werc Shop in Bellevue, Washington January 26, 2015.
Police: Officer fatally shoots gunman near Baltimore campus
Trudeau treats children at Ottawa hospital to advance Star Wars screening
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets droid K-2SO at a special screening of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" with guests friends from The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Johnson & Johnson ends talks to buy Actelion
National Guard halts events in lead-contaminated armouries
The Latest: Suspect denies hate crime near California mosque
Edmonton conductor sad but happy he may have found frozen kitty's owner
A cat found covered in ice and snow in Wainwright, Alta., is shown in a photo from the Facebook page of Brad Slater, sent to him by a couple claiming he was theirs, in this recent handout photo. An Edmonton train conductor who saved a kitty that nearly froze to death under an engine says he's sad, but happy as well, that the cat's owners may have been found. Slater, who works for Canadian National Railway, says a couple from Melville contacted him Tuesday morning. They sent him photos of their missing cat, Tiger - and it looks just like the tabby he found early Sunday morning covered in ice under the second engine of train Q199, right down to the partly missing right ear, white back leg and lots of white under the neck and chest.The train came from Saskatoon and stopped in Melville, Sask., and Slater says it's believed that's where the cat climbed up under the engine. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Facebook - Brad Slater MANDATORY CREDIT
New program allows scientists to get involved in federal policy-making
As the program grows – next year’s class has 30 fellows – it could provide a model for how to do “evidence-based policy-making,” a much-touted Trudeau government promise.
Los Angeles city attorney targets white supremacist gang
Bishop in southeast Alaska appointed to Dallas diocese
Kelly: Penny Oleksiak’s magic is that she’s just like us
Cathal Kelly
Sydney swelters through hottest December night in 148 years
In this Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 photo, people gather on the sand at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Sydney residents sweltered through the city's second hottest night on record and its hottest December night in 148 years, with many cooling off at beaches long after dark. A minimum of 27.1 degrees Celsius (80.8 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded in Australia's largest city early Wednesday, Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Jordan Notara said. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP)
Monahan, Johnson join Gaudreau in sparking Flames’ recovery
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau controls the puck against the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 10, 2016.
Bobsled, skeleton officials moving world championships out of Russia
Steve Holcomb reacts after finishing his run during the United States two-man bobsled team trials on Oct. 20, 2015.
Trump rewards Michigan party chair with national role
FILE - In this March 3, 2016 file photo, Ronna Romney McDaniel, the Michigan Republican Party chair, speaks before a Republican presidential primary debate in Detroit. President-elect Donald Trump wants Ronna Romney McDaniel to be national party chairwoman, in part as a reward for the party carrying Michigan for the first time in 28 years. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Abe’s island mission may have been dealt a final blow with election of Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 3.
The Latest: Judge says Colorado electors can't switch votes
Polly Baca, right, listens as attorney Jason Wesoky speaks after arguments in a lawsuit were heard Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, outside the federal courthouse in downtown Denver. Two Democratic electors are trying to be freed of Colorado's requirement that they vote for the winner of the state's popular vote in the presidential election this past November. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New war rules emphasize need to avoid civilian casualties
Marine Corps: 3 Marines face courts-martial in hazing probe
BOJ survey shows cheaper yen lifts Japan business sentiment
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2016, file photo, a monitor shows the chart of the current exchange rate between Japanese yen and U.S. dollar at a foreign exchange brokerage in Tokyo. Large Japanese manufacturers have gained confidence as the yen has weakened against the U.S. dollar since Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, a quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan showed Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)
Sean Monahan, goaltender Chad Johnson join Gaudreau in sparking Flames recovery
Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, left, celebrates his goal with Johnny Gaudreau during second period NHL hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets in Calgary, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. The return of Gaudreau from injury accelerated the Calgary Flames run up the standings, but Sean Monahan recovering his scoring touch and the emergence of Chad Johnson as their No. 1 goaltender are factors in Calgary's recovery. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Wayne Smith: CFL all-star defied the odds with pro football career
Wayne Smith, a Canadian Football League defensive end who played twelve seasons for five different teams, was a runner-up for the Schenley Award for the CFL’s top defensive player in 1974.
Vancouver should look to Alberta for Uber inspiration
Gary Mason
Mexico Senate passes medical pot bill; sent to lower house
Legal age for pot sales disappoints members of Canada’s medical community
A young man smokes a marijuana joint during a rally in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday April 20, 2011. Members of Canada’s medical community are disappointed over a federal task force’s recommendation to allow cannabis sales to those 18 and over.
OSHA probing Kansas oil-drilling blast that injured 5
Optimism just reached five-year highs – but dollar bulls, take heed
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Lab coats vs. climate change: Scientists rally for research
Under IS rule, Mosul descended into darkness, dread, pain
Toronto FC already seeing ticket boost after successful MLS playoff run
Kanye West, Jim Brown, Ray Lewis meet with Trump in NYC
Oklahoma police say child abuse worst seen, 2 arrested
Senators’ poor play on the road has coach Guy Boucher steaming
Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher watches his team during training camp on Sept. 23, 2016.
Canadians should cheer if the stock market falls
Andrew Hallam
Thompson wins gold, Leman takes silver at ski cross World Cup stop
Arsenal caves in at Everton, misses out on top spot in EPL
Globe editorial: Marijuana legalization report wants people to have their pot and not smoke it, too
A young man smokes a marijuana joint during a rally in downtown Vancouver on April 20, 2011.
UNICEF: 80,000 children will starve to death in Nigeria
FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2016, file photo, a doctor feeds a malnourished child at a feeding centre run by Doctors Without Borders in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The U.N. children’s agency said on Tuesday, Dec. 13, that nearly a half million children will face starvation in northeast Nigeria next year and 80,000 will die if they don’t get treatment in the humanitarian crisis created by Boko Haram’s Islamic uprising. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
Cavs announce plans for $140 million renovation of arena
Compounding growth: Three scenarios
Globe editorial: Rejoice! Congress just gave the green light to a smarter Canada-U.S. border
The United States border crossing is shown Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Lacolle, Que., south of Montreal. A bill with potentially sweeping consequences for the Canada-U.S. border has just been adopted by the American Congress, allowing new projects aimed at speeding up travel through the international boundary.
Pearl Harbor survivor, volunteer greeter dies at age 99
Business Highlights
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire defender Sheanon Williams from Houston Dynamo
Montreal Impact's Ignacio Piatti, left, takes a shot on goal as Houston Dynamo's Sheanon Williams defends during second half MLS soccer action in Montreal on August 6, 2016. The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired right back Sheanon Williams from the Houston Dynamo for general allocation money, the club announced Tuesday. The deal for the 26-year-old hinges on the receipt of his international transfer certificate and Canadian work permit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Ten U.S. stocks that are well positioned for future growth
Flat returns belie a big increase in volatility, including a sell-off of almost 20 per cent at the end of the summer that investors had made up by late fall.
Feds launch promised review of issues left out of assisted dying law
Thousands celebrate Sounders' MLS Cup victory
San Francisco Symphony nixes Chapel Hill concerts due to HB2
Hertz names Marinello president and CEO to succeed Tague
Colombia court gives Santos power to quickly implement peace
Canadian junior team makes first cuts: Mete, Merkley, Howden, Wagner
Lessons from Vanguard’s Canadian launch: Don’t underestimate the banks
Correction: Argentina-US-Human Rights story
AP Sources: Trump offers Montana's Zinke interior secretary
Rep. Ryan Zinke, right, R-Mont., arrives in Trump Tower, in New York, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
A pro-oil Team Trump is taking shape, but at what cost?
Incoming U.S. secretary of state Rex Tillerson
Dolly Parton gives support to wildfire victims, 'my people'
Many recommendations, but questions about legalized pot regime abound
Dr. Mark Ware looks on as the leader of the Federal task force on marijuana Anne McLellan speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday December 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Beyond 'Oops': Perry's past may raise confirmation questions
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, enters Trump Tower with Trump aide Madeleine Westerhout, before meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
CN denies report alleging it overcharged for construction projects
A CN train passes by Dorval station in Montreal, January 23, 2012.
As Aleppo falls, Trump faces test on posture toward Russia
This photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows Syrian troops and pro-government gunmen marching walk inside the destroyed Grand Umayyad mosque in the old city of Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. Government forces and rebel fighters have fought to control the 12th century mosque in the last four years, until Syrian troops seized control of it this week. Syrian rebels said Tuesday that they reached a cease-fire deal with Moscow to evacuate civilians and fighters from eastern Aleppo, after the U.N. and opposition activists reported possible mass killings by government forces closing in on the rebels' last enclave. (SANA via AP)
Pipelines pump good politics out of bad policy
Crude oil tanks at Kinder Morgan's terminal are seen in Sherwood Park, near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada November 13, 2016.
Conditional discharge for unruly Sunwing travellers who forced plane turnaround
Lilia Ratmanski is released on bail at the Brampton courthouse on Thursday August 28, 2014. Two women whose "obnoxious and unruly behaviour" forced a Cuba-bound Sunwing flight to return to Toronto under a military escort have been given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay a fine. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Former Amaya CEO David Baazov used ‘front’ for illegal trades: AMF
Former Amaya CEO David Baazov is seen in this 2015 file photo.
Boucher says he's ready to bruise a few egos to end Senators' bad habits
Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher watches his team during day two of training camp in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Boucher says he doesn't mind bruising a few egos if it stops the bad habits that have been creeping into the Ottawa Senators' play lately. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Maxime Bernier calls out Kevin O'Leary, says Tory leader must speak French
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier discusses his stance on monetary policy and the Bank of Canada during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada better on human rights, but not indigenous rights: Amnesty International
Man who had BB gun at Capitol visitor centre pleads guilty
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Anne McLellan, leader of the federal task force on marijuana, listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday December 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
TSX stocks insiders are ditching, Raymond James' top picks for 2017, and a key lesson on achieving long-term riches
Crude’s remarkable rebound this year has put the Toronto Stock Exchange on the cusp of hitting 14,000. The composite index closed yesterday at its highest level in six months. It’s a rally that’s been fuelled in no small part by oil’s 70 percent surge since its February low. And now Canada’s benchmark stock exchange is sitting on the brink of a threshold it hasn’t seen since last August.
Argentinian firm to pay $122 million penalty in FIFA case
Five reasons why Trumped-up market expectations are going to disappoint
David Rosenberg is chief economist with Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. and author of the daily economic newsletter Breakfast with Dav
Board approves high-speed rail funding as new lawsuit filed
JetBlue and Facebook climb; Mosaic and Inovalon fall
Vancouver approves tax to fund response to opioid overdose crisis
Vancouver Police officers walk through an alley behind East Hastings Street while working in Vancouver on July 11, 2016.
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