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April 19

REITs show signs of a comeback
Stroman shines again as Blue Jays kick off series in Baltimore
Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman throws to an Orioles batter in the first inning of the game in Baltimore on April 19, 2016.
Conservatives’ filibustering could delay Ontario cap-and-trade legislation
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne listens to questions from the media during an announcement which outlined a cap and trade deal with Quebec aimed at curbing green house emissions, in Toronto on April 13, 2015. The Conservatives filibustering of the cap-and-trade legislation could delay its scheduled launch date of Jan. 1, 2017.
Marijuana rally ‘necessary’ despite legalization promise, activist says
A young man smokes a joint during a rally in downtown Vancouver in a 2011 file photo. Thousands are expected to attend the annual 4-20 marijuana protest in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Canada-China relations to enter ‘golden’ era, Chinese Premier says
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien, left, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang shake hands before their meeting at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound on Tuesday in Beijing.
Vancouver real estate firm’s owner steps aside in wake of investigations
New Coast Realty is under a series of restrictions from B.C. regulators.
Manitoba’s next premier has a personal image problem
Gary Mason
B.C. government office proposes more oversight of mortgage brokers
A man walks past homes for sale displayed in the windows of a Realtor's office in Vancouver. Mortgage brokers in British Columbia have been advocating that their industry can regulate itself in a way similar to real estate agents.
Cullen’s third-period goal leads Penguins over Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) scores against New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 19, 2016.
Trade minister ‘comfortable’ with decision to approve Saudi arms deal
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland responds to a question in the House of Commons on Tuesday
When it comes to goaltenders this NHL postseason, it’s play ’em if you got ’em
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick blocks a shot by San Jose Sharks right winger Melker Karlsson during Thursday’s game.
‘Coup’ bid, misogyny behind impeachment attempt, Rousseff says
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff greets women during a rally in support of her and against her impeachment in front of Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia on Tuesday.
Vancouver’s unused theatres to host amateur performers with city subsidy
Ottawa to press church groups to fulfill residential-school settlement
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says the church has do to its part to meet its obligations to residential-school survivors.
Former mayor of Lax Kw’alaams upset by band's support for LNG terminal
Pacific NorthWest LNG is proposing to build an LNG export terminal on Lelu Island.
Residential-school survivors speak out about Catholic Church’s settlement shortfall
Geronimo Henry, 79, touches a wall of the Mohawk Institute Residential School, into which students carved their names. His tattoo serves as a testament to his experiences at the school.
Sergio Aguero reaches 100 EPL goals as Manchester City draws with Newcastle
A ball kicked by Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero flies past Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow during their Premier League game in Newcastle, England, on Tuesday.
Trump and Clinton make big comebacks, win easily in New York
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at his New York primary night victory rally April 19, 2016.
LeBron James avoids war of words with Detroit Pistons coach
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers pleads with an official after being called for a foul in a playoff game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Chinese engineers endorse plans for $2-billion rail line to Ring of Fire
Iceberg marks are pictured about 180 kilometres southeast of the Ring of Fire.
British Columbia’s wildfire season off to busiest start in a decade
British Columbia has seen 132 fire starts this season, more than twice the average.
Conservatives win majority in Manitoba
Manitoba NDP Leader and Premier Greg Selinger votes in the provincial election in Winnipeg, Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
Liberals reaffirm pledge to slash wait times at EI call centres
Federal government says it is investing $73-million over two years to cut the backlog.
Ottawa wants to send ‘market signal’ on Canada’s low-carbon future
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says the Liberal government is still committed to ending subisidies to the oil industry.
Great-West’s move to floating rate a ‘wake-up call’ to bond holders
Great-West Lifeco world headquarters is pictured in Winnipeg, Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Top 10 wind power producers (Dec. 2015)
Sales tax rates
Bullish technical signals point to these 11 TSX stocks
Possible human remains discovered in east end Toronto
Argentina returns to debt markets with $16.5-billion bond sale
Pedestrians walk by the main entrance of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, Argentina, April 18, 2016.
Kelly: DeMar DeRozan wants to be feared by the Raptors' foes
Cathal Kelly
Money & politics (6): Quebec should make parties raise their own money
The National Assembly in Quebec City has adopted the most stringent political donation rules in Canada.
Rogers CEO confident in another profitable hockey season
Guy Laurence, president and CEO of Rogers Communications, speaks at the company's annual general meeting in Toronto on Tuesday.
Even without Rousseff, Brazil must wean itself off dependence on commodities
Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's president, speaks to members of the foreign press at the Presidential Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Rousseff said she would resist efforts to remove her from office, calling impeachment proceedings against her a coup that would not solve Brazil's political crisis. Photographer: Lula Marques/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Dilma Rousseff
Proposed U.S. tariff on aluminum imports threatens Canadian producers
Aluminum billets cut to various lengths move along the production line at the Alcoa Inc. Mt. Holly plant in Goose Creek, South Carolina, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.
Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas has been 'huge – literally’ against Pacers
Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas celebrates after making a basket against the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
UFC’s Conor McGregor creates stir with retirement talk on Twitter
One of the UFC’s top draws, McGregor created a stir Tuesday when he tweeted that retirement was on the horizon.
Wind energy increasing share of world electrical production
About 63 gigawatts of new wind power was added around the world in 2015.
This U.S. dividend stock has strong earnings growth, above-average profit margins
Possible Bombardier-Delta deal leads to talks of a bigger C Series jet
A CS300 logo sits on the tailfin and winglet of the a new Bombardier CS300 C Series aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier Inc., during preparations ahead of opening at the 51st International Paris Air Show in Paris, France.
A deeper dive into my dividend portfolio
The purpose of Strategy Lab is to simulate what an investor with real money would do.
Fidel Castro gives rare speech saying he will soon die, but ideas must survive
Cuban former president Fidel Castro speaks in Havana on April 19, 2016.
Photos of the Day for April 19
Workmen install a new mural by Frederick Wimsett, of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to mark her 90th birthday celebrations, in central London, Tuesday, April, 19, 2016. The longest-reigning monarch in British history turns 90 on Thursday. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Iraqi police uncover mass graves containing bodies of about 40 people
Iraqi security forces at the site of a mass grave in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 19, 2016.
Why I pay for my employees to vacation in the Caribbean
Parents in Montreal suburb upset after reports of Karla Homolka’s return
Karla Homolka is pictured in a video screen grab.
Boston Marathon winner gives trophy to pioneering female runner
Atsede Baysa of Ethiopia raises the trophy after winning the 120th Boston Marathon.
Omar Khadr rumoured to be getting married
<strong>Omar</strong> <strong>Khadr</strong> speaks to the media after he was granted bail in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
South Korea covered up rapes, killings of ‘vagrants’ ahead of '88 Olympics
In this undated image, guards unload children from a truck in Busan, South Korea.
Phoenix Suns remove ‘interim’ tag, retain Earl Watson as coach
In this Wednesday, April 13, 2016, photo, Phoenix Suns interim coach Earl Watson, right, watches the action from the sidelines during the NBA team's basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Phoenix. The Suns have removed Watson’s ‘interim’ tag, making him the team’s head coach.
Once unimaginable, a sales tax in Alberta is getting a serious rethink
Premier Rachel Notley and Finance Minister Joe Ceci speak before delivering the 2016 budget in Edmonton. The NDP government insists a sales tax is out of the question but a growing contingent in the business community is suggesting the idea.
Strahan leaving Live with Kelly and Michael for Good Morning America
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan of Live with Kelly and Michael.
Coroner reports find B.C. man killed self 10 days after shooting daughter, wife
Transcript: How CEO mentoring differs from other levels in a company
Have Your Say: What support would you offer a young person dealing with mental illness?
Illinois drivers may soon have to pay per mile
A man pumps gas at Petro-Canada station in Toronto in this file photo.
What you need to know about the frozen berry Hepatitis A outbreak
For sale in Montreal: 1999 Lambo Diablo with only 1.8 kilometres
1999 Lamborghini Diablo with 1.8 kilometres on it.
Montreal art gallery displays paintings ‘stolen’ from the Internet
Paul Lavoie created works by trawling the Internet for images and words, then hiring external companies to paint and mount the images on canvas.
Four Canadians confirmed dead in Ecuador earthquake
One of Ecuador's worst-hit towns, Pedernales, a day after a 7.8-magnitude quake hit the country.
Vancouver School Board warns students 4/20 not an excuse to skip
A women wearing novelty sunglasses with artificial marijuana leaves smokes a marijuana joint at the Vancouver Art Gallery on April 20, 2012.
Different strokes: After retiring from tennis, Marino finds joy in rowing
Two pregnant women among seven B.C. residents who test positive for Zika virus
A doctor works in the vaccine research lab at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control in Vancouver in 2009.
The link between traumatic brain injuries and sexual drive
According to different estimates, 50 to 60 per cent of individuals with traumatic brain injuries could suffer sexual problems after,
Prince Edward Island to hike HST, delays plans to balance budget
Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan, left, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Nov. 23, 2015.
When my first baby died in the womb, I had no idea of the lasting gift he gave me
Sean Parker plays coy as Screening Room VOD debate heats up
Sean Parker, left, seen with Alexandra Parker, was glib about his latest venture at the Wednesday launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy in Los Angeles.
Canadians won’t accept Leap because it breaks these two rules
Bruce Anderson
'I'm with him all the way': N.Y. Sanders supporters enthusiastic despite polls
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Democratic presidential hopeful, greets people while walking around midtown Manhattan on the day of New York's primary, April 19, 2016. Clinton and Trump are heavily favored to win the state's primaries.
Wrist shots: Flyers say no more bracelets after fans throw them on ice
Ice crew personnel clean up promotional bracelets that were thrown onto the ice during the third period of Game 3 between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Monday, April 18, 2016, in Philadelphia.
Loonie surges, but rally could pose risk to non-energy exports
A Canadian dollar is pictured in this file photo.
Meridian targets small-business growth in deal with Scotiabank
A Bay Street sign, a symbol of Canada's economic markets and where main financial institutions are located, is seen in Toronto, May 1, 2013.
Study: ‘Just one’ new female CEO at largest Canadian, U.S. firms in 2015
Alberta Mountie accused of sexually assaulting woman during traffic stop
Nova Scotia tables budget with slim $17-million surplus
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is pictured Oct. 9, 2013.
Ontario Liberals raised at least $400,000 from subsidized firms
Ontario Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid makes an announcement at a Toyota plant in Cambridge, Ont., on July 31, 2015. Toyota contributed $44,145 to the Liberals from 2005 to 2015.
Nathalie Atkinson: Can fashion documentaries be anything other than long-form ads?
Nathalie Atkinson
A royal galactic battle takes place on Star Wars set
Britain's Prince Harry (L) and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge try out light sabres during a tour of the Star Wars sets at Pinewood studios in Iver Heath, west of London on April 19, 2016. Prince William and Prince Harry are touring Pinewood to visit the production workshops and meet the creative teams working behind the scenes on the Star Wars films. / AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images
REIT and real estate financings show signs of comeback
Canadian watchdog clears Google of anti-competitive practices, with one exception
The Google logo is seen in this file photo.
Sumo wrestlers compete at annual Honozumo in Tokyo
Sumo wrestlers compete during the annual 'Honozumo' ceremonial sumo tournament dedicated to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Jamal Crawford wins NBA’s Sixth Man Award for a record third time
Jamal Crawford (left) has won the Sixth Man Award on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, becoming the first three-time winner as the NBA’s best reserve.
Hunted game is mostly illegal, but chefs argue for the vibrant taste only found outside the farm
Chef Todd Perrin stands in his restaurant in the historic Mallard Cottage in Quidi Vidi Village, St. John's NL.
Recipe: Skillet roast chicken with veggies
Lucy Waverman’s skillet roast chicken with veggies recipe is a satisfying one-pot meal that requires little pre-planning.
Loonie performance
The cocktail cops: How patchy provincial liquor laws are holding back our drink masters
Three top picks from CastleMoore’s Hap Sneddon
Food lawyer Glenford Jameson on how the law determines what we eat
Toronto lawyer Glen Jameson hosts the podcast Welcome to the Food Court, where he discusses the latest hot topics in Canadian food law.
Keeping OAS age at 65 will be sustainable but costly, PBO says
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, right, is accompanied by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he makes his way to deliver the federal budget, March 22, 2016.
Liberals have young voters to thank for their majority
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with members of the Canadian Teacher's Federation in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
Quebecor Media’s TVA Group closing business channel Argent
Quebecor Media’s TVA Group says it plans to close its business channel Argent next week.
Jamie Oliver’s trick to making a tasty vegetarian stew
Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver on the five spices everyone should have in their kitchen
Jamie Oliver
Ontario opposition leaders want say in fundraising-rules review
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and PC Leader Patrick Brown, left, leave Premier Kathleen Wynne's office in Toronto on April 11, 2016.
Should you repay student debt or save for a down payment?
Rising house prices are commonly cited as the reason to buy as soon as possible – but with interest-rate trends uncertain, a down payment is a risky bet.
Fennel Risotto
Fennel Risotto
Abu Dhabi plans $1-billion Warner Bros. theme park
The theme park in Abu Dhabi will bring to the Middle East the Warner Bros. popular superheroes and cartoon characters ranging from Bugs Bunny and Scooby-Doo to Batman and Superman.
Tuesday's analyst upgrades and downgrades
A woman speaks on her cell phone in front of a Rogers Communications Inc sign before the company's annual general meeting for shareholders in Toronto April 22, 2014.
Globetrotting Trudeau’s in New York this week, thinking about Paris
Justin Trudeau meets the Queen during a private audience at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 25, 2015.
Trump has awkward slip of tongue discussing 9/11 at Buffalo rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop at the First Niagara Center, Monday, April 18, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y.
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