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China moves 10 chemical plants after explosion review
UCLA runs away from Arizona State for 78-65 victory
Stepan scores 2 in 3rd period as Rangers beat Flyers 3-1
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matt Read (24) drops to his knees as he looks to wrap the puck into the goal while New York Rangers left wing Daniel Paille (12) and defenseman Kevin Klein (8) help goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
China's trade tumbles in January
Gender identity debate swirls over CAMH psychologist, transgender program
Dr. Ken Zucker’s approach made him a polarizing figure in an emotional debate about how to best treat children and teenagers not so easily pushed back into one box or the other.
Koe, McEwen, Jacobs, Cotter win provincials to round out field for 2016 Brier
LeBron James leads the NBA’s latest great draft class
LeBron James takes a half-court shot during practice for the NBA all-star game at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto on Saturday.
York scores 17, No. 17 Arizona beats No. 23 USC 86-78
Southern California guard Jordan McLaughlin, middle, passes the ball between Arizona guard Allonzo Trier and Ryan Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Antonin Scalia’s death sets the stage for year-long partisan gridlock
In this Oct. 18, 2011 file photo, U.S. Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia looks into the balcony before addressing the Chicago-Kent College Law justice in Chicago. On Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that Scalia has died at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Sting performs at NBA all-star game halftime show, but no Drake surprise
Sting performs during the half time show at the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto on Sunday, February 14, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
2 more crews of US sailors picked for Olympic team
As Toronto’s all-star spotlight fades, Raptors must avoid a second-half slide
Eastern Conference guard DeMar DeRozan, of the Toronto Raptors, dunks against the Western Conference during the NBA all-star game in Toronto on Feb. 14.
No. 4 Iowa holds off skidding Minnesota 75-71 to regain 1st
Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy dunks the ball ahead of Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NBA All-Star action in Toronto
Buick introduces 'halo' convertible hoping to tap into emotional side
Buick Cascada Convertible, still ¾ front angle with roof down. Vehicle is shown in Technical Grey exterior color, ebony leather interior and 20-inch wheels.
AP reporters win Polk award for seafood slavery probe
Philippines to sell Marcos jewelry valued at $21 million
FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2015, file photo, Christie's auction house appraiser David Warren examines a set of jewelry from Roumeliotes Collection, one of three sets of the Marcos Jewelry Collection, during appraisal at the Central Bank of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines. The Philippine government approved the public exhibit and auction of the jewelry collection of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' widow Imelda which international experts have appraised to be now worth at least 1 billion pesos ($21 million), officials said Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)
Kelly: NBA’s best brave Canadian cold, but our basketball legacy’s up in the air
Cathal Kelly
Uber ruling out move to B.C. until province can develop regulations
Uber, which has launched in several Canadian cities, has encountered criticism almost everywhere it has expanded.
Peyton Manning mentioned in lawsuit filed against Tennessee
FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 file photo, Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is mentioned in the lawsuit a group of women filed against the University of Tennessee last week in which they said the school violated Title IX regulations in the way it has handled reports of sexual assaults by student-athletes. The federal lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 says Tennessee created a "hostile sexual environment" through a policy of indifference toward assaults by student-athletes. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Ottawa eyes fresh funding for UN group with alleged ties to Hamas
Canada's International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, December 9, 2015.
Basketball player Josiah Wilson surprised by spotlight on his identity
Josiah Wilson is African by race – but legally, culturally and ethnically he identifies as a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation. The mix is not common, but Mr. Wilson says he’s “never really had a problem with it” until last week, when he was expelled from a popular First Nations basketball competition in northern British Columbia.
B.C.’s focus on housing misses the broader problem of affordability
Justine Hunter
Program linking hospital staff to home-care workers pays off
Kinesiologist Tessa Philip, right looks in on Ilene Mulholland, left, during her work ou at the North Hamilton Community Health Centre, in Hamilton on Friday, February 12, 2016.
NBA slam dunk contest scores big on TV, social media
OHL Roundup: Middleton scores winner as 67's defeat Spitfires 2-1
Canada falls to U.S. at Americas Rugby Championship, will miss U20 Trophy
Team Canada Gordon Mcrorie kicks the ball for the extra point against Team Uruguay as Canada wins its first game 20-6 in the the Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium in Langford B.C., October 11, 2014.
Company promises gay slur on employee's Valentine will be investigated
A Valentine given to her son Degas Sikorski is shown in a Facebook post by Shelley Bramhoff Sikorski. A company that sells party supplies says it is investigating after an employee at one of its Edmonton stores posted a photo of a Valentine for him that was defaced with a homophobic slur. Degas Sikorski, 20, posted the photo to Facebook late Saturday night, but it was his mother's sharing of the post along with an explanation that caused a storm online. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Facebook - Shelley Bramhoff Sikorski
Brendan Leipsic’s Leafs debut offers dream scenario amid nightmare week
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Brendan Leipsic capped his dream day with the game-winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks on Feb. 13.
Fabbri, Berglund score goals, Blues hold off Lightning 2-1
Tampa Bay Lightning center Vladislav Namestnikov (90), of Russia, lands a punch as he fights with St. Louis Blues center Robby Fabbri (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Australia beats NZ an innings and 52 runs in 1st test
Ron Capps wins Funny Car final in NHRA opener
No. 12 Miami holds off Florida State, 67-65
Florida State guard Benji Bell looks to move to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday Feb. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Trudeau’s vision of Canadian military mission unfocused
Campbell Clark
B.C. group renews calls for government action on tainted Hullcar Aquifer
A farmer spreads manure on a field in the Township of Spallumcheen, North Okanagan. Local residents are concerned the spreading of manure is contaminating the local aquifer.
UBC board to make final decision on divestment of fossil-fuel holdings
The University of British Columbia campus is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.
Arsenal, Tottenham tally late winners to tighten Premier League title race
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, right, heads a ball toward the goal during Sunday’s game against Leicester City at Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea in fine form ahead of Champions League match at PSG
Chelsea's Willian, right, celebrates scoring his side's third goal with Pedro during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
The Weeknd, Stapleton, Lovato perform a pre-Grammy brunch
Chris Stapleton performs “Lady” at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Lionel Richie at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Jets captain Andrew Ladd ignoring rumours as trade deadline looms
After a career-high 62 points in 81 games last season, Winnipeg Jets’ Andrew Ladd has 13 goals and 17 assists in 55 games as the team struggles to enter the playoff picture.
Thiem wins Argentina Open to take 4th career singles title
Sneaker companies showcase new shoes during NBA All-Star weekend
Dwyane Wade's special All-Star sneakers are displayed in this undated photo provided by Li-Ning. With all the big stars in Toronto and millions of fans watching around the world, the big shoe companies have turned the basketball court into a runway and are breaking out specially designed sneakers to unveil during Sunday’s game.
Vaughn Taylor overcomes Phil Mickelson to win Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Vaughn Taylor tees off on the 17th hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Feb. 14, in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Buchanan scores overtime winner as Black Wolves topple Rock 17-16
The 2003 draft class still going All-Star strong
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
QMJHL Roundup: Joseph scores winner as Sea Dogs edge Sagueneens in OT
Losing skid proves to be coach Mike Yeo’s downfall with Minnesota Wild
Mike Yeo had seen the team through tough times during his five seasons as head coach of the Minnesota Wild.
Undefeated Nyquist to make 3-year-old debut at Santa Anita
Japan's economy contracts in latest setback for Abe policies
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2015, file photo, a shopper walks past a clothing shop display at a shopping street of Ginza area in Tokyo. Japan's economy contracted at a 1.4 percent annual pace in the last quarter, October-December in 2015, as weak consumer demand and slower exports battered the recovery, released on Monday, Jan. 15, 2016. The preliminary data, which may be revised, were slightly worse than expected and were a setback from the 1.3 percent expansion in the previous quarter. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Australian police seize $900 million in methylamphetamine
Commander Chris Sheehan from the Australian Federal Police stands by a display of confiscated drugs in Sydney, Monday, Jan. 15, 2016. Australian police said they had seized 720 liters (190 gallons) of the illicit drug methylamphetamine worth more than 1 billion Australian dollars ($700 million). (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Taylor rallies to win Pebble Beach for 1st win in a decade
Phil Mickelson waves after making a birdie putt on the 17th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Poeltl scores 25 as Utah beats Washington State 88-47
Washington State guard Que Johnson (32) shoots as Utah forward Jordan Loveridge (21) defends during the first half in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
After review, HSBC decides to keep headquarters in London
UBC board to make final decision on whether to dump fossil fuel investments
Messi show as Barca wins 6-1, Bayern restores 8-point lead
Bayern's Robert Lewandowski, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern Munich at the WWK Arena in Augsburg, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
No. 5 Maryland women top Northwestern 79-70
Maryland center Brionna Jones, right, shoots against Northwestern forward Nia Coffey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Saudi Arabia’s oil supply strategy could turn ugly for all producers
An Iraqi labourer works at an oil refinery in the southern town of Nasiriyah on Oct. 30, 2015. Iraq’s production has been rising in an apparent effort to use high volumes to offset lower prices.
Regulator says B.C. mortgage brokers should disclose commissions
A house is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday October 4, 2015.
Golf Capsules
Nestle recalls infant product as a precaution
Canada’s forgotten trade agreement with the European Union in limbo
Barrie McKenna
Canada faces $568-million NAFTA claim by Windstream Energy
Wind turbines near Grand Valley Ontario.
Unity government proposed for Libya in new peace effort
TIGER 21 member allocation
Sinclair scores 159th and Canada beats Trinidad & Tobago 6-0
Trinidad & Tobago's Kennya Cordner (19) tries to steal the ball from Canada's Diana Matheson (8) during the first half of a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Datsyuk surpasses 900 points as Red Wings top Bruins 6-5
Boston Bruins left wing David Pastrnak (88) of the Czech Republic shoots on Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) of the Czech Republic during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Canada downs Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 at women's Olympic qualifier
Canada's Christine Sinclair, center, is congratulated after scoring a goal against Trinidad & Tobago during the second half of a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Houston. Canada won 6-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Toronto’s tech startup scene in a ‘blossom state’
‘Until we get to equilibrium and virtuous cycle when we’ve got a bunch of success stories ... we’re still not at the halfway point yet,’ says Mike McDerment, founder of FreshBooks.
What wealthy investors are doing with their money right now
Tiger 21 members are definitely getting more concerned about the risk of a pullback in Canadian real estate values, as well as bank stocks in Canada.
Food is the new steel at Hamilton’s Lake Ontario ports
A cargo ship is loaded with soybeans by a conveyor at a the Parrish & Heimbecker grain terminal in the port of Hamilton.
The guaranteed annual income: A little idea that might just solve some very big problems
Pedestrians pass a homeless man begging in front of the Design Exchange on Bay Street in downtown Toronto on Dec. 16, 2013. (Peter Power/The Globe and Mail)
Gravitational waves, human genius and the wonder of making the unknown, known
A boy and a girl watch a screen picturing the moon at the museum of the science and technologies in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Scientists announced they have finally detected gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago. The announcement has electrified the world of astronomy, and some have likened the breakthrough to the moment Galileo took up a telescope to look at the planets. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Four bright spots amid the financial doom and gloom
Portley, Wyche team in Saint Peter's win over Canisius 61-57
Georgia cancer centre’s failure tied to British Columbia fraud accusations
National Cancer Center in Tblisi, Georgia.
Weisner leads No. 8 Oregon State women past Utah,
Utah's Paige Crozon, left, fouls Oregon State's Gabriella Hanson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Follow Me Crev wins feature at Santa Anita
UMass outlasts Duquesne in OT 108-99
At All-Star weekend, it's all about specially designed shoes
In this undated photo provided by Li-Ning, Dwyane Wade's special All-Star sneakers are displayed. With all the big stars in Toronto and millions of fans watching around the world, the big shoe companies have turned the basketball court into a runway and are breaking out specially designed sneakers to unveil during the game on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Wade had his designers from Chinese-based Li-Ning come up with something multicolored , almost rainbow-esque, with a shiny look. (AP Photo/Li-Ning)
Photos of the Day for Feb. 14
As quarterly earnings season winds down, don’t get your hopes up
Restaurant Brands International Inc. – parent of Tim Hortons and Burger King – is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results before markets open on Tuesday.
London police call discovery of two bodies a murder suicide
Nishikori beats American teen for 4th straight Memphis title
Taylor Fritz reacts to losing a point to Kei Nishikori of Japan in the singles championship at the Memphis Open tennis tournament Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vermont outlasts Hartford 92-81
Surrey, B.C., RCMP investigating after pair show up in hospital with gun wounds
Record-high crude reserves set to surge in coming months
Used oil barrels are stacked at a storage facility in Seattle, Washington February 12, 2015.
Brazil: passenger plane engine catches on fire, no injuries
Bond helps Temple top South Florida 77-65
Panathinaikos down to 10 men, wins 3-0 at Giannena
List of winners at the 2016 British Academy Film Awards
Cournoyer wins gold, St-Gelais takes bronze at short track World Cup
No. 23 DePaul women cruise past Butler 102-63
Pierre-Louis leads No. 21 Oklahoma women past No. 6 Texas
Brett Findlay powers Marlies to 2-1 win over IceCaps with pair of goals
50 Latvian couples get hitched in midair, literally
This image taken from Associated Press television shows a couple preparing to be wed in a hot air balloon in Jekabpils, Latvia Sunday Feb. 14, 2016. Latvian couples tied the knot in the air on Valentine’s Day hoping to set a world record in the number of simultaneous weddings in hot air balloons. Fifty couples in 30 balloons rose into the sky Sunday during the Love Cup festival near the southeastern city of Jekabpils, watched by thousands of spectators but the balloons were hitched to cars because it was snowing at the time, impeding them from rising higher than some 15 meters. (AP Photo)
Jennifer Barron: If people are engaged and empowered, they do better
Promoted from national manager of service retention in December, Ms. Barron is the first woman to head up Lexus in Canada
How leaders can bridge communication gaps
Harvey Schachter
I was laid off during sick leave. Can I seek better severance?
NHL Capsules
New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) blocks a shot on goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Newark N.J. Kinkaid had his first career shutout in the Devils 1-0 win. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Congo opposition member arrested before strike, is released
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