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History of searches for missing Malaysia Airlines airliner
Man arrested in stabbing that killed one woman, wounded another
Ducks beat Leafs in Carlyle’s first game back in Toronto
Anaheim Ducks winger Nick Ritchie plays the puck by the side of the net as Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner defends and goalie Frederik Andersen in Toronto on Monday.
Albuquerque police seek suspect in man's gruesome death
Randy Carlyle says win in Toronto return was bigger for Ducks than him
Anaheim Ducks defenceman Cam Fowler (4) celebrates his power play goal with teammate defenceman Sami Vatanen (45) during third period NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Japan's SoftBank to invest $1 billion in OneWeb sat factory
Saskatchewan potash company donates money to small village for flood prevention
Ontario’s Peel Region ends homebuyer loan program similar to B.C.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark arrives to take part in the Meeting of First Ministers in Ottawa on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. British Columbia wants to help first-time homebuyers scrape together more money for their down payments with five-year interest-free and payment-free loans, but critics say the plan could increase home prices.
Canada calls for release for kidnapped couple in Afghanistan
FILE - This undated militant file image from video posted online in August 2016, which has not been independently verified by The Associated Press, provided by SITE Intel Group, shows Canadian Joshua Boyle and American Caitlan Coleman, who were kidnapped in Afghanistan in 2012. Officials in Canada are calling for the unconditional release of Boyle and his wife following the release of another video on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, that appears to show them begging for their governments to intervene with their Afghan captors on their behalf. (SITE Intel Group via AP, File)
Oil tanker noise off Vancouver threatens whales amid pipeline dispute
A tanker is anchored in Burrard Inlet just outside of Burnaby, B.C., on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The federal government is seeking a way to regulate underwater shipping noise as part of its plan to protect an endangered group of killer whales from increased oil tanker traffic off Vancouver.
Wet snow causes power outages, commuter woes across Metro Vancouver
Pedestrians cross a snow-covered street in Vancouver on Monda.
Marie-Philip Poulin lifts Canada to 3-2 overtime win over the United States
Canada's Natalie Spooner watches Marie-Philip Poulin's shot go in behind USA goalie Nicole Hensley during overtime action in an exhibition game in between the Women's National teams in Sarnia, Ont., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Final score was 3-2 for Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley
Amid horror of ambassador’s killing, Russia and Turkey stand united
Bessma Momani is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation and a professor at the University of Waterloo’s Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Guests at Winnipeg hotel evacuated due to high levels of carbon monoxide
2 Nigerian citizens sentenced for $2 million romance scam
Jost, Raddysh each score two as Canada downs Finland 5-0 in exhibition
Canada's Jeremy Lauzon (15) collides with Finland's Aaro Vidgren during second period pre-tournament exhibition hockey action in Montreal, Monday, December 19, 2016. IIHF World Junior Championship starts on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Red Wings-Hurricanes game postponed due to ice issues
Detroit Red Wings fans look out over the ice following the cancellation of the Red Wings game with the Carolina Hurricanes due to a problem with the ice in the PNC Arena, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. Game will be rescheduled. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Dion chose jobs over human rights when approving Saudi arms deal, lawyers argue
A group of lawyers is trying to quash an export permit signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion, arguing that human rights should trump other considerations.
After 2 years, experts say MH370 likely north of search area
FILE - In this March 22, 2014 file photo, flight officer Rayan Gharazeddine scans the water in the southern Indian Ocean off Australia from a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion during a search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. A team of international investigators hunting for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 it has concluded the plane is unlikely to be found in a stretch of the Indian Ocean search crews have been combing for two years, and may instead have crashed in an area farther to the north. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)
Is Montreal's Christmas tree ugly, or are we just looking at it wrong?
A 26-metre-high balsam fir Christmas tree is seen in downtown Montreal on Tuesday. The tree has become the subject of ridicule on social media – and even in The New York Times – as people describe it as ugly.
Western University alumni send first-year students messages of support
Western University's Kind Mail Project has alumni send first-year students a message of encouragement.
Prosecutors won't use statement from suspect in bombing case
FILE - This September 2016 file photo provided by the Union County Prosecutor's Office shows Ahmad Khan Rahimi. A federal prosecutor on Monday, Dec. 19, said the government won't introduce at trial a lengthy statement from Rahimi, charged with setting off bombs in New York and New Jersey, in order to keep to a scheduled trial date in March. (Union County Prosecutor's Office via AP, File)
Scientist pleads guilty to taking trade secrets to China
Ambassador’s assassination tests fragile Turkey-Russia relations
A man gestures near the body of Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov in Ankara, Turkey, on Dec. 19, 2016.
MK Illumination’s dazzling installations light up Vancouver
The Lumiere Whale in Morton Park is pictured at night in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 17, 2016.
The challenge of building an audience for China’s first pro hockey team
Kunlun Red Star's Rudi Ying, left, and Alexei Ponikarovsky sit on the bench during the Kontinental Hockey League match between Spartak and Kunlun Red Star, in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.
Trudeau to visit Vancouver on Tuesday, but no public events planned
Liverpool vaults to second in Premier League with win over Everton
Liverpool's Sadio Mané celebrates scoring their first goal
Prosecutor: Ex-Los Angeles sheriff led jail-abuse conspiracy
FILE- In this Aug. 1, 2016, file photo, former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca speaks to the media after leaving federal court in Los Angeles. Closing arguments are scheduled Monday, Dec. 19, in the obstruction of justice trial of Baca. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
Wynne says benefits of Ontario's growth not evenly distributed
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says she’s focused on growing the province’s economy, not in boosting her popularity.
Calgary real estate developer shot, wounded outside home in morning attack
Fairfax targets specialty insurance with largest-ever deal
Man wins OK to wear goat horns in driver's license photo
This Dec. 7, 2016, photo provided by Phelan Moonsong shows a portrait of himself in Portland, Maine. Moonsong, an ordained Pagan priest, finally has gotten the OK to sport goat horns in his Maine driver's license photo. Maine resident Moonsong said that unless he's sleeping or bathing, he always wears his goat horns, which serve as his spiritual antennae and help him educate others about Paganism. (Phelan Moonsong via AP)
US, Mexico wildlife officials draft jaguar recovery plan
FILE - This Dec. 1, 2016 file still image from video provided by Fort Huachuca shows a wild jaguar in southern Arizona. A team of wildlife officials in the United States and Mexico on Monday, Dec. 19, released details of a proposed recovery plan for the endangered jaguar, prompting criticism from environmental groups who say more needs to be done to restore a breeding population of the elusive cats north of the border. (Fort Huachuca via AP, File)
#ICYMI: As 2016 comes to a close, our experts call out the year’s standout style moments
Nonagenarian fashion plate Iris Apfel.
Business Highlights
B.C. says insurance rates to go up by 4.9 per cent as affordability is reviewed
Largest public pension system to sell all tobacco stocks
Eight U.S. growth stocks trading at attractive valuations
Trump is fuelling rare commodities trend
Futures on zinc have soared more than 70 per cent this year, notching the biggest gain in the Bloomberg commodity index.
RCMP in Nunavut shot man who had firearm, man in critical condition
U.S. launches investigations into Canadian softwood lumber dispute
Canadian softwood lumber is pictured at the Port of Vancouver Lynnterm terminal in North Vancouver. The U.S. and Canada will end up agreeing to an even worse deal than the 2006 softwood agreement.
Obama political director to run foundation building library
U.S. launches investigations into Canadian softwood lumber dispute
Koch blames Alberta’s climate policies for cancellation of oil sands project
Billions of dollars worth of oil sands projects have been cancelled or shelved in the two years since crude prices collapsed.
New ownership group acquires rights to Toronto Fashion Week from IMG
A model gets her hair and make-up prepared backstage during Toronto Fashion Week in Toronto, Monday March 14, 2016. Toronto Fashion Week appears poised to return to the Canadian style calendar after a new ownership group announced it had acquired the rights to the now-defunct event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
The Latest: California electors seek election investigation
Trudeau mis-remembers platform promise on annual health funding increase
Trump wins Electoral College vote despite protests
Protesters against Donald Trump march outside the Ohio statehouse before the Electoral College members vote in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 19, 2016.
Trudeau condemns shooting in Turkey, offers condolences to diplomat's family
Toronto police launch roadside drug-testing pilot project
A Toronto Police badge.
Riders' linebacker Golding suspended two games after positive drug test
The Latest: Inmate apologizes in court for guard attack
CP Rail CEO Hunter Harrison lists Florida horse ranch for $45-million
According to the real estate listing, the 33.5-acre equestrian compound comes with a 10,000-square-foot house with five bathrooms, plenty of bourbon-coloured panelling and a ‘custom tennis pavilion.’
No injuries after 2-vehicle crash involving school bus east of Sarnia, Ont.
Alberta man, 91, dies after his car crashes into oncoming SUV east of Edmonton
In pictures: Inside Hunter Harrison's 33.5-acre horse ranch
CP CEO Hunter Harrison’s Florida horse ranch.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Toronto should look for realistic solutions to transit suicides
Riders wait for an arriving northbound train at Queen subway station, in Toronto, December 14th, 2016. Since 1998, an average of 23 people per year have killed themselves by jumping in front of subways in Toronto.
Don't be tempted by the beaten-down shares of Sobeys owner Empire
David Berman
Globe editorial: Cyberbullying is spreading, and it needs to be stopped
Online harassment is a growing trend in Canada, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
Cities, counties plan immigrant legal aid after Trump's win
In this Dec. 16, 2016 photo, Esperanza Villalobos, a "community navigator," works at her office at The Resurrection Project in Chicago. Villalobos helps immigrants who might need legal services to avoid deportation or learn about their legal rights. The organization she works for plans to hire more individuals like her after the city approved $1.3 million for a legal services fund for immigrants. Chicago is among several entities nationwide working to beef up legal services for immigrants. (AP Photo by Sophia Tareen)
Recipe: Peranakan cucumber salad with sambal and dried shrimp
Peranakan cucumber salad with sambal and dried shrimp
Our beauty, ourselves: Getting face to face with popular columnist and makeup artist Sali Hughes
Columnist and makeup artist Sali Hughes explores iconic beauty products in her new book Pretty Iconic.
Ancient skeleton to return to Native Americans for reburial
FILE - This July 24, 1997 file photo shows a plastic casting of the skull from the bones known as Kennewick Man, in Richland, Wash. One of the oldest and most complete skeletons found in North America will be given back to American Indian tribes in Washington state for reburial. President Barack Obama signed a bill Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, with a provision requiring the ancient bones known as Kennewick Man be returned to tribes within 90 days. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson,File)
House report urges clearer guidance on cellphone technology
Man sentenced in attacks in Alaska's Iditarod race
Mexico arrests sports official for alleged corruption
Eluding parking rules: A game puck fans don’t win, but continue to try
Captain George Armstrong of the ’64 Cup champion Leafs probably didn’t have much trouble with parking enforcement during the team’s Stanley Cup parade downtown that year.
Ex-Benghazi panel staffer settles lawsuit against Rep. Gowdy
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills mixed
Disney and HCP climb; Mosaic and Marathon Petroleum dip
Review: Videogame pic 'Assassin's Creed' is anything but fun
Commissioner tells Saskatchewan to release oil pipeline inspection test results
Blending out: Should you get these online-exclusive eyeshadows before they hit stores?
Eight “curated” eyeshadow shades packed in seven travel-sized palettes, each with two double-sized base shades and six colours, to create a variety of eye looks.
Fairfax targets specialty insurance with largest-ever deal
Shareholders attend the Fairfax Financial Holdings annual general meeting in Toronto on Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
Pipeline deals push mergers and acquisitions featuring Canadian firms to nine-year high in 2016
Pipelines run toward oil storage tanks stand at an Enbridge terminal in Cushing, Okla.
Ski resort has cool idea to beat global warming
Developer Les Otten outside the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch, N.H. Mr. Otten has teamed up with a pair of New Hampshire businessmen on a project to remake the Balsams, a resort established in 1866 and shuttered in 2011.
Adam West to sell Batman-themed paintings he's created
NASCAR to be Monster Energy Cup Series starting next season
The year in wine and spirits: orange wine, near beer and growing pains
Beppi Crosariol
Wynne open to having the global adjustment charge as a line item on hydro bills
Kenya stops US election education program ahead of polls
FILE - In this Thursday Dec. 12, 2013 file photo, Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta waves to the crowd as Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya's government has terminated operations of a U.S.-funded project to educate voters, just months before this East African country holds its next presidential election. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta last week claimed that money coming into the country in the guise of civic education is being used to influence Kenyans' electoral decisions. (AP Photo/Sayyid Azim, File)
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau speaks with the media before meeting with his provincial counterparts at the Finance Ministers meeting in Ottawa, Monday December 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Graphic: Berlin market
Trudeau says judge pan-Canadian climate plan on emissions trend line in 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in an interview at The Canadian Press bureau in Ottawa on Monday, Dec 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
'Rogue One' blasts to top of box office with $155 million
NSA watchdog on leave in whistleblower case
FILE - In this June 6, 2013 file photo, the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. Allegations of retaliation against a whistleblower at the NSA have left its top watchdog fighting for his job, according to an intelligence official and another individual familiar with the case. The case could offer some credence to Edward Snowden’s claim that he could not have reported the government’s domestic surveillance program without facing reprisals. George Ellard, the NSA’s inspector general, was placed on administrative leave after he refused to give the whistleblower a certain job assignment. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Tortorella taking time to smell the roses after resurrection from scrap heap
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella, center, talks with linesman Brad Kovachik (71) with Scott Hartnell, left, listening during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Standing in the same hallway where one of the defining - and ugly - moments of his brief and tumultuous time with the Vancouver Canucks took place, Tortorella seems more relaxed, if only a little.The head coach of the high-flying Columbus Blue Jackets still has a fire that can burn white hot, but he's just led a practice at Rogers Arena where the smile rarely left his face. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Gene J. Puskar
The Latest: Montana electors cast votes for Trump
Raptors’ DeRozan named Eastern Conference player of the week again
The Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
140 years late, Nevada veteran lauded with US Medal of Honour
Truck driver fatigue cited in California train crash
Contra Guys: Taking stock of our 2016 returns
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Q&A: Sigourney Weaver on an unexpected life in sci-fi
Federal judge issues stay for 3 upcoming Ohio executions
How Alberta is trying to diversify its economy
The Keephills 3 power plant located about 70 kilometres west of Edmonton. The Alberta government has appointed a high-profile U.S. power executive to lead talks with generators and the provincial grid operator as the province proceeds with its plans to phase out coal-fired electricity.
The Latest: NY hedge founder pleads not guilty
US FDA clears ovarian cancer drug for hard-to-treat disease
The Latest: Teen's mom accepts New Orleans mayor's apology
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