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South Korea holds memorial for 9 missing ferry victims
Monahan scores team-leading 26th goal as Flames double up Avalanche
Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott, right, celebrates with teammate TJ Brodie after defeating the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
Parole board denies release to man who kidnapped girl from Calgary mall
Trump to sign order unravelling Obama's climate policies
In this March 16, 2017, file photo, proposals for the Environmental Protection Agency in President Donald Trump's first budget are displayed at the Government Printing Office in Washington. Trump will sign an executive order on March 29 that will suspend, rescind, or flag for review more than half-a-dozen measures that were part of former President Barack Obama’s sweeping plan to curb global warming.
Trump, in break from other world leaders, digs in on coal
FILE - In this March 16, 2017, file photo, proposals for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in President Donald Trump's first budget are displayed at the Government Printing Office in Washington. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on March 29 that will suspend, rescind, or flag for review more than half-a-dozen measures that were part of former President Barack Obama’s sweeping plan to curb global warming. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)
Liberals reverse course on Chinese takeover of Montreal high-tech firm
The Harper government rejected the takeover in July, 2015, but after the Liberals took power that November, they set aside the Conservative order, and conducted a second review of the O-Net transaction.
Ottawa’s new Vimy exhibit filled with heartfelt memories of those who served
Historian Tim Cook stands in mock trenches on display at the Canadian War Museum’s Vimy Ridge exhibit in Ottawa on Monday.
City of Prince Albert pays Domtar $5.1 million over tax assessment dispute
Turkish referendum could signal Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s move toward authoritarianism
People fill an open market in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. Times have been hard for Turkey, buffeted by bombings, violence between government forces and Kurdish rebels, refugee flows from the war in neighbouring Syria and a failed coup attempt that unleashed a huge crackdown under an ongoing state of emergency. On April 16, 2017, Turks will decide whether to make the post of president more powerful in a constitutional referendum that is a big gamble for tough-talking president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
OHL Roundup: Otters down Sting for 3-0 lead in first-round playoff series
Three women killed in crash northeast of Quebec City
White U.S. Army veteran indicted on terror charges in murder of black man
James Harris Jackson appears in criminal court during his arraignment in New York, on March 23, 2017.
Charges stayed against man accused in stabbing on Calgary Stampede grounds
Energy chief Perry tours Yucca Mountain nuclear site
Turks in Germany sharply divided over referendum to expand presidential powers
Turkish citizens line up outside the Turkish consulate to cast their votes in the Turkish referendum on March 27, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Voting started today for Turkish citizens living abroad in the controversial referendum over whether to enlarge presidential powers in Turkey.
Heroin found hidden in dog crate at Kennedy Airport
DeRozan leads Raptors past Magic for sixth straight win
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan drives between Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross and Magic guard Evan Fournier during first half NBA basketball action, in Toronto, on March 27, 2017.
Lack leaves on stretcher; Wings win in OT again
Crown seeks 12-year sentence for B.C. man in drunk-driving case
Mr. Alec’s blood alcohol level was measured after the collision at approximately three times the legal limit, and numerous witnesses described him as visibly drunk and smelling of alcohol, the agreed statement of facts said.
Oregon officer says he warned teen not to reach for waist
DeMar DeRozan leads Raptors past Magic 131-112; Toronto wins sixth straight
Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) drives past Orlando Magic centre Nikola Vucevic (9) during first half NBA basketball action, in Toronto on Monday, March 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Aaron Sanchez allows five runs in spring training loss to Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez throws a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, on March 27, 2017.
Ontario’s electric-vehicle charging network hits speed bumps
Westbound traffic on the Gardiner Expressway is pictured on May 16 2016. A $20-million provincial project to fund a sprawling network of publicly available electric vehicle chargers is facing unplanned delays.
John Horgan says B.C. NDP would ban partisan political ads
British Columbia NDP Leader John Horgan pauses during an interview in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday March 23, 2017. Horgan says British Columbia’s New Democrats would ban partisan political ads if they won the spring election.
Ottawa's plans for cannabis legalization may be slowed by provinces
Publicly, many provinces have been loath to comment on the Liberal Party key campaign promise of cannabis legalization in the previous federal election.
Cruise line stops port calls at Mexican resort of Acapulco
Saskatchewan budget debated in legislature, NDP continues on the attack
United Airlines faces wrath of leggings lovers after teens barred from flight
In this Sept. 8, 2015, file photo, a United Airlines passenger plane lands at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J.
Senators urge USA Hockey to end dispute with women's team
FILE - In this March 14, 2017 file photo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Warren, and other senators have written a letter to USA Hockey executive director Dave Ogrean to express their concerns about the organization’s treatment of the women’s national team. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Aaron Sanchez allows five runs in spring training loss to Phillies
Terrence Ross makes his return to Toronto with the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross gets ready to dunk as Raptors DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl watch during their matchup in Toronto on Monday.
Critics raise concerns over privatization of B.C. seniors’ care
Barbara Coutts, right, with daughter Caroline on Feb. 13, was given notice that her subsidized assisted-living unit at Terraces on 7th would not be available any longer.
ICE: Rape suspect's father arrested after immigration review
UConn routs Oregon, heads to 10th straight Final Four
Outspoken governor LePage serves up beer for a good cause
Maine Gov. Paul LePage takes an order while tending bar at the Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell, Maine, Monday, March 27, 2017. LePage was the celebrity bartender to benefit a foundation set up by quadruple amputee Travis Mills to help fellow military veterans. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Lawsuit: Bus terminal bathroom arrests target gays
Clickbait policies from Tory leadership hopefuls won’t stop asylum seekers
Campbell Clark
Suit alleging Home Depot negligence in killing revived
Ottawa begins settlement talks in Sixties Scoop cases
In an open letter this month, Beaverhouse First Nation Chief Marcia Brown Martel urged all people in Ontario who “experienced the harm” of the Sixties Scoop to contact her lawyers.
Juror: Penn State ex-president's email was key evidence
Red Bull heir enjoys jet-set life 4 years after hit-and-run
Red Bull heir enjoys jet-set life 4 years after hit-and-run
How the Republican health-care fiasco could end up saving Trump
David Shribman
Brazil locked in heated debate over proposed pension reforms
Demonstrators gather during a protest against proposed federal government reforms on March 15, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Protestors rallied nationwide, mostly peacefully, against proposed rules tightening pensions as the country continues to suffer through a financial and political crisis.
Court filing: Convicted former Christie allies lied at trial
FILE - This photo combo taken Nov. 3, 2016, shows Bridget Kelly, left, who was New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former deputy chief of staff, and Bill Baroni, right, who was Christie's former top appointee at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, entering court in Newark, N.J. Prosecutors wrote to a judge Monday, March 27, 2017, that Kelly and Baroni committed perjury on the witness stand during their fall 2016 corruption trial, and shouldn't be given any leniency during their sentencing scheduled Wednesday, March 29. (AP Photos/Julio Cortez, File)
Teacher’s Facebook post sparks IS scare at Nunavut school
A teacher at a Nunavut school is under investigation after he posted a photoshopped image on Facebook of his ex-girlfriend and him as characters in an Islamic State beheading.
Officials: Vegas airport traffic slightly down in February
Rare calf born at Conner Prairie following embryo transfer
Mexico transfers Zetas cartel leader to border prison
Coaches: Carolina Final Four advantage to fade after tipoff
Tribes' battle over Dakota Access pipeline not over
FILE- This Feb. 13, 2017, file aerial photo shows a site where the final phase of the Dakota Access Pipeline will take place with boring equipment routing the pipeline underground and across Lake Oahe to connect with the existing pipeline in Emmons County in Cannon Ball, N.D. The Dakota Access pipeline developer said Monday, March 27, that it has placed oil in the pipeline under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota and that it's preparing to put the pipeline into service. (Tom Stromme/The Bismarck Tribune via AP, File)
The Latest: Dem calls on House intel chair to recuse himself
White House Press secretary Sean Spicer speaks to the media during the daily briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Police review transit bus video from Las Vegas shooting
The Latest: Bridge case defendants seek to avoid prison time
FILE - This photo combo taken Nov. 3, 2016, shows Bridget Kelly, left, who was New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former deputy chief of staff, and Bill Baroni, right, who was Christie's former top appointee at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, entering court in Newark, N.J. Prosecutors wrote to a judge Monday, March 27, 2017, that Kelly and Baroni committed perjury on the witness stand during their fall 2016 corruption trial, and shouldn't be given any leniency during their sentencing scheduled Wednesday, March 29. (AP Photos/Julio Cortez, File)
Edmonton man fined, prohibited from owning pet for neglecting badly injured dog
US denies loosening rules for avoiding civilian casualties
A man exits house damaged during fights between Iraq security forces and Islamic State on the western side of Mosul, Iraq, Friday, March 24, 2017. Residents of the Iraqi city's neighborhood known as Mosul Jidideh at the scene say that scores of residents are believed to have been killed by airstrikes that hit a cluster of homes in the area earlier this month (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Study predicts significant Southern California beach erosion
Anderson’s quiet perseverance during wife’s cancer battle inspires Senators
Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson makes a glove save during first period NHL action against the Nashville Predators in Ottawa, on March 10, 2014.
Man sentenced in purchase of bullets used in killing rampage
What's the worst road in Saskatchewan? Have your say in CAA's campaign
13 states urge appeals court to OK Trump’s immigration ban
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bill signing ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 27, 2017.
Oklahoma authorities: Homeowner's son kills 3 burglars
This chart helps explain the abrupt shift to bearishness on the loonie
The recent bearish tilt in Canadian dollar futures appears larger in scale than the move lower in crude, although the much larger size of the oil futures markets makes these comparisons difficult.
American woman wounded in Mexico resort of San Jose del Cabo
Suspect arrested, charged after string of shootings along B.C. roads
Tennessee family identified as Alabama plane crash victims
13 states urge appeals court to OK Trump travel ban
Streetwise newsletter: Scotiabank, TD review practices; Schulich bumps up stake in Birchcliff
A Bank of Nova Scotia sign is seen outside of a branch in Ottawa May 31, 2016.
Home Capital terminates chief executive Martin Reid
Mortgage lender Home Capital Group said several of its current and former executives have been served with enforcement notices from the Ontario Securities Commission.
Nova Scotia launches online course to tackle racial profiling in retail sector
Lennett Anderson, senior pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, addresses the audience as Justice Minister Diana Whalen (left) and Christine Hanson, CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, look on at the announcement of an online training course dealing with consumer racial profiling to educate retail businesses, in Dartmouth, on March 27, 2017.
Texas man pleads guilty to claiming rigged Wisconsin jackpot
Box Office Top 20: 'Beauty' adds $90.4 million in weekend 2
This image released by Lionsgate shows a scene from, "Power Rangers." (Kimberly French/Lionsgate via AP)
DeMarre Carroll to miss second game in a row with sore back as Raptors host Magic
Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) defends against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first half at the Air Canada Centre on March 21, 2017.
Police south of US on lookout for missing Tennessee teen
Carroll misses second game in a row with sore back as Raptors host Magic
Scotiabank, TD reviewed internal sales practices after Wells Fargo scandal
A Scotiabank location is photographed in Toronto, Ontario. Last fall, Scotiabank undertook a detailed review of sales practices and implemented a new system to gauge customer feedback.
White House looks to bounce back after health care loss
President Donald Trump holds up a pen he used to sign one of various bills in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 27, 2017. From left are, Sen. Tom Barrasso, R-Wyo., Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Vice President Mike Pence. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
9 Texas high schoolers charged with sex assault in hazing
Globe editorial: King Trump? After the Obamacare debacle, the emperor has no clothes
FILE -- President Donald Trump meets with Medal of Honor recipients in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, March 24, 2017. The health bill’s defeat on Friday has left the president facing a wrenching choice: ceding power to his party’s anti-establishment wing, or seeking other pathways to successful governing. (Al Drago/The New York Times)
Seymour Schulich bumps up stake in Birchcliff Energy with share purchase
Seymour Schulich is photographed at his offices at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto, Ont. Sept. 18, 2006. Mr. Schulich wants to bolster his position in Birchcliff Energy Ltd. but has no plans to acquire much more in his other energy investment, Pengrowth Energy Corp.
Officials: Gunman dead after opening fire in Tennessee salon
Cyclone rips off roofs, flings boats onto land in Australia
In this image made from video, tree debris lies on the street as wind gusts in Bowen, eastern Australia, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. A powerful cyclone lashed islands, damaged roofs and cut power on Tuesday as it edged toward Australia's tropical northeast coast, officials said.(AuBC via AP)
Carbon monoxide suspected in deaths of four people in B.C.: coroner
British Columbia’s coroners service says carbon monoxide gas is suspected to have killed four people in a home near Ashcroft. RCMP officers who were responding to a request for a check on the home found four bodies inside.
Man killed in shootout after fleeing officers in Mississippi
Franchisees put brakes on Tim Hortons mobile app roll out
A pedestrian walking past the Tim Hortons coffee shop in Toronto on Nov. 8, 2016. Tensions are heating up between Tim Hortons Inc. and its franchisees as a battle over the fast-food chain’s order-and-pay mobile app is delaying its launch.
Toronto-based mortgage lending firm Home Capital fires CEO Martin Reid
The Latest: Kansas Senate advances Medicaid expansion bill
Anderson's quiet perseverance as wife Nicholle battles cancer inspires Senators
Ottawa Senators left winger Clarke MacArthur (16) shoots against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit March 31, 2015. With an upcoming eight day, four-game road trip the Ottawa Senators say their focus needs to be on maintaining consistency as they look to clinch a playoff spot and Craig Anderson discusses his Masterton nomination and playing through difficult personal times. MacArthur admits he hasn't given up on playing this season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paul Sancya
Michigan, Flint to replace 18,000 lead-tainted water lines
In this March 21, 2016 file photo, the Flint Water Plant water tower is seen in Flint, Mich. Michigan and the city of Flint agreed Monday to replace thousands of home water lines under a sweeping deal to settle a lawsuit by residents over lead-contaminated water in the struggling city.
ACLU fights against warrantless searches of drug database
Puerto Rico police: 3 people shot dead, set on fire in car
Airline faces wrath of leggings wearers in boarding flap
Coroner says carbon monoxide suspected in deaths of four people in B.C.
A house is seen in Venables Valley near Ashcroft, B.C. on Sunday, March 26, 2017. British Columbia's coroners service says carbon monoxide gas is suspected to have killed four people in a home near Ashcroft.It says foul play has been ruled out in the deaths of two adults and two children who were found deceased in their home on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Woman who tried to jump White House fence back in court
Conservative leadership camps ratchet up plans to stop asylum seekers
A man claiming to be from Turkey is arrested by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers after he crossed the U.S.-Canada border on Feb. 23, 2017 in Hemmingford, Quebec.
Three securities to consider for a jittery stock market
The stock market rally is losing some of its fizz, and that has bargain hunters anticipating better buying opportunities ahead. But what should they consider?
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Man arrested in connection with vandalism at Colorado mosque
In this Sunday, March 26, 2017, still image from a video surveillance camera, a suspect is shown during the vandalizing of a mosque near Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who overturned benches, broke windows and threw a Bible into a mosque near Colorado State University, a case they are investigating as a hate crime. (Fort Collins Police Department via AP)
Avalanche victims remembered by hospital colleagues
The Latest: Authorities south of US on lookout for teen
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