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Ashton-Reese completes third-period rally as Penguins down Jets
Pittsburgh Penguins' Brian Dumoulin, Zach Aston-Reese and Phil Kessel celebrate after Aston-Reese scored against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of a game, in Winnipeg, on Nov. 27, 2018.
Flames send forward Morgan Klimchuk to Maple Leafs in trade for defenceman Andrew Nielsen
Calgary Flames left wing Morgan Klimchuk celebrates his third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets, at the Scotiabank Saddledome, in Calgary, on Sept. 24, 2018.
McElhinney makes 48 saves as Hurricanes edge Canadiens 2-1
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney makes a save against Montreal Canadiens defenceman Brett Kulak during the second period of a game at the Bell Centre, in Montreal, on Nov. 27, 2018.
Tkachuk scores twice in third period as Senators rally to stun Flyers
Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia, Pa., on Nov. 27, 2018.
At least 22 dead, 22 injured after explosion near chemical plant in China’s Hebei province
Alberta eyes royalty incentives to curb oil glut
Rachel Notley speaks during the Alberta NDP Convention in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
Raj Grewal queried federal agencies on ability to probe money laundering
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal rises in the House of Commons in Ottawa on June 3, 2016.
Woman, 10-month-old baby killed by grizzly bear in Yukon: coroner
A grizzly bear is seen in an undated file photo. A grizzly bear has killed a woman and her 10-month-old baby in the Yukon.
‘Who’s the boss?’ When it comes to MPs, such as Grewal, Canadians should not have to wonder
Campbell Clark
Lawmakers grill Facebook over handling of personal data in rare international hearing
A view of the International Grand Committee with representation from nine countries' parliaments and Mark Zuckerberg's non-attendance at the U.K. Parliament in London on Nov. 27, 2018.
Trump threatens GM over plant closings as Trudeau seeks to reassure workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Unifor National President Jerry Dias make their way to a meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ont., on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Former RCMP staffer tells inquest Lemaitre was a 'scapegoat’
Sheila Lemaitre, right, at the B.C. Coroners office in Burnaby, B.C., Nov. 27, 2018.
Pete Walker, Luis Rivera return as Blue Jays name 2019 coaching staff
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher John Axford is visited on the mound by pitching coach Pete Walker during a game against the Oakland Athletics, at the Rogers Centre, in Toronto, on May 19, 2018.
Seven more teams qualify for Champions League knockout stage
Real Madrid players greet supporters at the end of the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Roma and Real Madrid at the Rome Olympic stadium, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Scotiabank taking a break from major acquisitions, focusing on integration in 2019
A woman leaves a Bank of Nova Scotia branch in Ottawa on May 31, 2016.
PC MPP Amanda Simard says she has ‘pushed the limits’ on criticizing her party over French services
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to media following his meeting with Quebec Premier Francois Legault , not shown, at Queens Park, in Toronto, Ont., on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018.
Two of Canada’s major telecoms mum on U.S. campaign to ban Huawei 5G equipment
In this file photo taken on July 8, 2018, a woman uses her mobile phone in front of a Huawei logo at Beijing International Consumer Electronics Expo in Beijing.
Asian shares tentative ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Fed speech
People look at their cellphones in front of an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, on Nov. 26, 2018.
One in four Ontario postsecondary students lacks basic literacy, numeracy skills, studies say
York University in Toronto, Ont. on May 30, 2018.
Code-breaker Jean Barker became a politician, then a British media star
Baroness Trumpington with the Yeomen of the Guard in the House of Lords, central London, on May 17, 2005, at the start of the ceremonial search ahead of the Queen's speech for the State Opening of Parliament.
Globe editorial: If Britain must Brexit, this is the best deal it can get
British Prime Minister Theresa May walks past the EU flag at the conclusion of an EU summit in Brussels, on Nov. 25, 2018.
Gananoque community gathers to remember Gord Brown through the sport he loved
Flowers, a photograph and a hockey jersey are seen at the desk of the late Conservative MP Gord Brown in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on May 2, 2018.
The lesson of Colonel Sam: Oshawa will move on
Marcus Gee
Horgan says recent disruptive events at legislature haven’t diminished his confidence in B.C. Speaker
B.C. Premier John Horgan addresses the crowd during an electoral reform referendum rally in Vancouver, on Nov. 18, 2018.
‘Bored to death,’ Matthews ready to return to Leafs lineup, with doctor’s blessing, of course
David Shoalts
It’s a great time to buy REITs. Here are 3 solid options that yield more than 6%
A Loblaws store located on The East Mall in Etobicoke.
Stephen Hillenburg: Marine biologist and creator of underwater hero SpongeBob SquarePants
Executive producer Stephen Hillenburg attends the world premiere of 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water' at the AMC Lincoln Square on Jan. 31, 2015, in New York.
Conviction quashed for Manitoba man who spent 23 years in prison
Frank Ostrowski talks to reporters in Winnipeg, in a Dec. 18, 2009, file photo.
It’s too late for Donaldson to get paid what he’s worth. It’s not too late for others
Cathal Kelly
Scotiabank’s exit from Caribbean insurance opens door for Sagicor in Canada
The Bank of Nova Scotia building is shown in the financial district in Toronto on Aug. 22, 2017.
The GM paradox: Sell more pick-ups, prepare for an electric car world
Konrad Yakabuski
Questrade Wealth settles with Ontario Securities Commission for $3-million
The Ontario Securities Commission offices in Toronto.
Why I refuse to ever check a bag again
Travelling with a single bag isn’t just for perspiring twentysomethings stinking up European backpackers' hostels.
Publisher Gary Hynes was Vancouver Island’s go-to foodie
Gary Hynes.
GM’s closing is a warning shot: Canada’s not ready for the age of disruption
Sunil Johal is the policy director at the University of Toronto’s Mowat Centre.
The Brexit mess explained via British TV, soccer and Ireland
John Doyle
Martinrea to close parts plant that supplies GM’s ill-fated Oshawa operation
The General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont., on Nov. 26, 2018.
Sears secures American court approval for additional US$350-million loan
The Sears logo
Montreal teen who drowned during school swim was under water for 38 minutes without anyone noticing: coroner
Alimentation Couche-Tard quarterly profit tops analysts’ estimates on higher fuel sales
Total revenue for the world’s second-biggest convenience store operator rose to $14.70-billion from $12.14-billion.
New tax credit could pay for roughly two months access to online news sites
Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks to reporters in Ottawa, on Nov. 22, 2018.
Canada’s women’s rugby team holds off Scotland to cap successful tour
Evening Update: Trump looks at cutting off GM subsidies; new national guidelines for colorectal screening
Carl Dillman, a lift truck operator at the General Motors car assembly plant, attends a meeting at the Unifor union offices in Oshawa, Ont..
Investors in two Fortress housing projects strike deals for payout
Police search the Fortress corporate offices under warrant in Richmond Hill, On. on Apr. 13, 2018.
Shaming people about money is all the rage these days
Rob Carrick
Don Giovanni: Mozart’s troubling tale, rivetingly realized in Winnipeg
Donna Elvira (Monica Huisman) and Zerlina (Andrea Left) guard Don Giovanni (Daniel Okulich) after he is caught out as Zerlina's attacker in Manitoba Opera's production of Mozart's 'Don Giovanni,' taking place at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg on Nov. 24, 27 and 30.
Scotiabank confident in loan book’s ability to withstand oil uncertainty
A Bank of Nova Scotia sign is seen outside of a branch in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 31, 2016.
TransCanada asks Montana court to allow preliminary work on Keystone XL pipeline
In this Nov. 3, 2015, file photo, the Keystone Steele City pumping station, into which the planned Keystone XL pipeline is to connect to, is seen in Steele City, Neb.
Many B.C. First Nations carry huge debts after fighting to save homes from wildfires
Ash covers the ground in an area burned by the Shovel Lake wildfire, near Fort Fraser, B.C., on Aug. 23, 2018.
Commercial real estate investment slowing in global centres, industry group finds
View of The Flatiron Building (C) on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City.
What if today’s economy is as good as it gets for your personal finances?
Rob Carrick
Apple’s stock sours, Microsoft’s soars. Say what?!
In this Aug. 2, 2018, file photo an electronic screen displays Apple stock at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York.
Including China in CPTPP would benefit Canada more than a sectoral approach to trade
Canada's Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne signs the rebranded 11-nation Pacific trade pact, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Santiago, on March 8, 2018.
Even if the SEC allows, gig companies must evaluate issuing stock to workers
Uber’s letter to the SEC is drawing attention from boardrooms to classrooms.
Former Trump campaign head Manafort denies ever meeting with WikiLeaks’ Assange
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort arrives at U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., on June 15, 2018.
Climate change is a crisis. Republicans need to stop ignoring the truth
Lawrence Martin
The close: Dow, S&P 500 end up after White House adviser’s trade comments
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 26, 2018.
Canada Post reports Q3 loss of $71-million, blames pay equity ruling
The Canada Post logo
Former girlfriend of man accused of killing Calgary mother, daughter testifies at trial
Lit candles and photographs are seen on display at a vigil for Sara Baillie and her five-year-old daughter Taliyah Marsman, in Calgary, in a July 17, 2016, file photo.
A hot mess at the B.C. legislature
Gary Mason
A top-notch Modernist home in Hamilton, on the eve of its renovation
Dave LeBlanc
I’m an American, but I’m head over heels in love with Canada
Oil investors still on edge, waiting on OPEC’s word
An Aramco oil tank is seen at the Production facility at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield in the Empty Quarter, Saudi Arabia May 22, 2018.
Trevor Harris still hurting over Grey Cup loss, hopes to resign with Ottawa Redblacks
Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Trevor Harris and teammates clear out their lockers Tuesday in Ottawa.
Why Alberta’s latest oil-price plunge is unprecedented
Pipes are seen at the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain facility in Edmonton on April 6, 2017.
Why Scotiabank looks like the best bank stock to buy right now
Pedestrians pass by the Scotiabank location near Yonge and Bloor Streets in Toronto, Ont.
A new lot in life: Cities transform dying parking garages into living neighbourhoods
Peckham Levels used to be a seven-storey parking garage in South London, but has been converted into a space for entrepreneurs and artists.
Ensign Energy says it has succeeded in hostile bid for Trinidad Drilling
The corporate logo for Trinidad Drilling Ltd.
How to bundle up to escape the cold market, a shining copper stock, and earnings expectations for Canada’s big banks
The Canadian flag blows in the wind in the heart of the financial district in Toronto on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Canadian men’s rugby team moves back into Top 20 of world rankings
Canada celebrates its victory over Hong Kong and its qualification for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The win also propelled the team back into the Top 20 in world rankings.
Pentagon tells Russia not to tamper with alleged gas-attack site in Syria
A woman lies on a stretcher inside a hospital after what the Syrian state media said was a suspected toxic gas attack in Aleppo, Syria, Nov. 24, 2018.
California bar shooter had five unused high-capacity magazines
This 2017 photo from the California Department of Motor Vehicles shows Ian David Long.
Woman convicted in Stefanie Rengel killing granted day parole
Melissa Todorovic, charged in the killing of Stefanie Rengel, was given an adult sentence for the 14-year-old's murder.
Four-year-old’s death prompts review of Christmas-parade safety measures in Nova Scotia
MaCali Cormier is shown in this undated handout photo.
Canadian dairy processors get significant control over imports under TPP
Fed warned about risks of U.S. corporate debt
The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, D.C.
Health Canada warns eating human placenta products poses risks
SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57
In this Jan. 31, 2015 file photo, SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg attends the world premiere of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water in New York.
The joys of hiking at night
A starry sky above a birch forest at night.
Quebec angry as Ottawa says Bombardier can’t be favoured for Via Rail train contract
A Via Rail employee climbs aboard a locomotive at the train station in Ottawa.
Cryptocurrencies to survive sell-off, says El-Erian
Representations of the Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies are seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture, February 13, 2018.
Can Dolce & Gabbana recover from the backlash over their racism row in China?
Nathalie Atkinson
Alessia Cara steps away from social media in response to wave of nasty comments
Alessia Cara performs during the halftime show at the Grey Cup in Edmonton, Alta., on Nov. 25, 2018.
Man heard ‘stomps’ after Dennis Oland left father’s office, trial told
Dennis Oland attends a news briefing by his legal team in Saint John, N.B., on Nov. 20, 2018.
European politicians call for new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The damage on one of three Ukrainian ships is seen docked after been seized ate Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Kerch, Crimea, Nov. 26, 2018.
Canada Post warns of massive losses after back-to-work legislation becomes law
Canada Post workers return to work after the government ordered them to end their rotating strike, Nov. 27, 2018 in Montreal.
How to avoid the pitfalls of a family getaway at the holidays
Corner unit in prized Fashion District building draws two dozen visitors
Done Deal, 20 Niagara St., No. 404, Toronto
Looking for a new all-wheel-drive vehicle? Here are eight bargains on the market
Ford EcoSport.
Dawoud Bey memorializes African-American lives lost with The Birmingham Project photo series
Taylor Falls and Deborah Hackworth, 2012
With parliament vote in doubt, May tours U.K. to drum up support for Brexit deal
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May meets with agricultural producers and business representatives as she tours the Royal Welsh Winter Fair at the Royal Welsh Showground on Nov. 27, 2018 in Builth Wells, Powys, in Wales.
'Whole new generation of Canadian player’ spurring run to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Rhian Wilkinson, left, at a news conference in 2017 where she announced her retirement from the national women's team. She is now coach of Canada's U-17 women who have advanced to the semi-final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Two surprise names you should know if you’re looking for top GIC rates
People walk during rush hour Bay Street in the financial district in Toronto, Ont.
At midday: Trade tensions weigh on stocks
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Nov. 26.
Erik Karlsson says return to Ottawa will be ‘different and weird’
San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson lines up for a faceoff against the St. Louis Blues during a game on Nov. 17, 2018.
Toronto FC begins to rework roster, but says ‘massive overhaul’ not needed
Toronto FC forward Tosaint Ricketts dribbles the ball around Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush during a game on Aug. 25, 2018.
Accenture to add 800 tech jobs in Canada by end of 2020
Visitors look at devices at an Accenture stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in 2013.
Canadian dollar hits five-month low ahead of G20 summit
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Fed’s Clarida backs rate hikes, but says central bank should be even more sensitive to economic data
The seal of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System is displayed in the ground at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington.
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