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Blackout hits northern Puerto Rico after explosion, fire at electric substation
In this July 29, 2015, file photo, the Puerto Rican flag flies in front of Puerto Rico's Capitol in San Juan.
Global stocks rise after Wall Street gains
A Chinese investor monitors stock prices at a brokerage house in Beijing, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Asian stock markets are mostly higher after Wall Street gained following a week of history-making losses. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Matthew Tkachuk scores twice in third as Flames rally to beat Islanders
Calgary Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk celebrates with Travis Hamonic after scoring the game winning goal in the third period against the New York Islanders at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, on Feb. 11, 2018.
Greening scores twice, Marlies beat Devils to extend point streak to 16 games
'We are being targeted': Voodoo believers fear a backlash
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2018 file photo, Latarsha Sanders, 43, is arraigned in Brockton, Mass., District Court on two counts of murder, standing with her defense attorney Joseph Krowski, Jr., right. When asked by police why she stabbed her older son, Latarsha Sanders told police "it was because of the voodoo stuff," according to court documents. But practitioners of Haitian Vodou said the religion doesn't sanction violence and fear the incidents will spark a backlash against their community. (Marc Vasconcellos/Enterprisenews.com via AP, Pool, File)
Tkachuk scores 2 in 3rd to rally Flames past Islanders, 3-2
Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic (24) celebrates with Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) after Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal against New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak during the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Hamonic was a long-time Islanders player before joining the Flames during the off-season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Deeply divided Vancouver city council gets it right on harm-reduction plans
The scene at an overdose prevention site in Vancouver in January, 2018.
Chan finally finds Olympic gold as Canada's figure skating team reaches top of podium
Oilers fans, players celebrate greatest team honour
Wayne Gretzky stands alongside his teamates as he prepares hoist the Stanley Cup in Edmonton in 1985.
Boushie family moves from anger to political advocacy in wake of acquittal
Colten Boushie's mother Debbie Baptiste addresses demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse in North Battleford, Sask.
Parallels abound between the political crises of South Africa and Zimbabwe
Ireland’s Sinn Fein steps cautiously into ‘new era’ as Gerry Adams exits
Mary Lou McDonald, the new leader of Sinn Fein
Toronto kindergarten student’s death spurs drop-off safety fears
Staff and volunteers walk students from their cars to the school as a safety regulation at the Allenby Public School in Toronto.
In Alberta-B.C. pipeline impasse, the next move is entirely Trudeau’s
A security guard records video at an entrance to the Kinder Morgan Westridge Marine Terminal as protesters opposed to the company's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gather nearby, in Burnaby, B.C.
NBC takes analyst off the air for comment during Olympic opening ceremony
The sun rises behind the Olympic rings installed on a beach in Gangneung, South Korea, on Feb. 8, 2018.
Former Ontario MPP Chris Stockwell dies of cancer at 60
Ontario politicians of all stripes are paying tribute to Chris Stockwell, the former provincial cabinet minister who’s died of cancer at the age of 60.
English invasions of French language short-lived, linguist finds
Anglicisms are frowned upon in Quebec, where the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) constantly churns out French alternatives to English terms
Ont. politicians mourn former MPP Chris Stockwell, dead of cancer at 60
Ottawa urged to ask Iran for autopsy on Canadian academic who died in prison
OHL Roundup: McShane, Antropov each score twice to lead Generals over Petes
Kings forward Dustin Brown suspended for 1 game
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) gets up after being taken down by Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (not shown) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Brown was kicked out of the game for the hit. Kings defensemen Derek Forbort (24) and Drew Doughty (8) skate past. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
49ers linebacker jailed on suspicion of domestic assault
Strength of women celebrated at Prabal Gurung, DVF
Jennifer Egan, Sherman Alexie win Carnegie medals
Why you've seen accused serial killer Bruce McArthur's travel photos but not his mug shot
Dean Lisowick
Blackout hits northern Puerto Rico following fire, explosion
QMJHL Roundup: Armada beat Screaming Eagles, extend point streak to 15 games
Purdue Pharma to stop marketing opioids to U.S. physicians, but policy not extended to Canada
Bottles of prescription painkiller OxyContin, made by Purdue Pharma L.P., sit on a shelf at a local pharmacy in Provo, Utah, on April 25, 2017.
The Latest: Weinstein's attorney: Lawsuit 'without merit'
Environmental groups want Ottawa to toughen new energy project assessment approach
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna unveils the Trudeau government’s new energy project assessment approach in February, 2018.
Sears pensioners seek ex-judge as ‘litigation trustee’
Sears Canada Inc. says executive chairman Brandon Stranzl has resigned from its board of directors following court approval last week for the retailer to begin its liquidation sales.
Vancouver private high school faces criticism after losing certificate
Canada wins figure skating team event gold at Pyeongchang Olympics
Gabrielle Daleman of Canada reacts following the women's free program in the team figure skating event at the Pyeonchang Winter Olympics Monday, February 12, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Canada beats Norway, will play for gold in Olympic mixed doubles curling
Venezuela: Kidnapped mother of Pirates player rescued
Lawes make big shots when needed, Canada makes Olympic mixed doubles final
Canada's Kaitlyn Lawes, left, sweeps ice as John Morris shouts instructions during their mixed doubles semi-final match against Norway at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Canada won. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
10 Things to Know for Monday
Temporary supervised drug-use site to open in London, Ont.
Needles ready for use at a safe-injection site.
'Peter Rabbit' team apologizes for making light of allergies
FILE - This image released by Columbia Pictures shows Peter Rabbit, voiced by James Corden and Cottontail in a scene from "Peter Rabbit." The filmmakers and the studio behind it are apologizing for insensitively depicting a character's allergy in the film that has prompted backlash online. Sony Pictures said Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, in a statement the film "should not have made light" of a character being allergic to blackberries "even in a cartoonish" way. (Columbia Pictures/Sony via AP, File)
CP NewsAlert: Snowboarder Blouin comes back from injury to win Olympic silver
Laurie Blouin of Canada reacts to her score in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Maple Leafs are masters of their own destiny now
Senator Johnny Oduya pounds Leaf Mitch Marner into the boards at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday. Despite the pummelling, Marner picked up fove points in 6-3 win.
Trudeau has the country's only viable policy for climate change and pipelines
Campbell Clark
Canadian Olympic men’s goalies lean on collective experience
Goalie Ben Scrivens looks up ice during practice in Gangneung, South Korea, on Saturday.
New-look Cavaliers blow out Celtics on Paul Pierce’s day
Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James is guarded by Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving during the first quarter at TD Garden in Boston, on Feb. 11, 2018.
Average US gas price jumps 7 cents to $2.65 for regular
Large employers want mandatory drug testing as part of marijuana legalization
A judge has okayed random drug testing by the TTC on its employees
Markstrom earns second career shutout as Canucks crush Stars
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom gets to the puck before Dallas Stars centre Devin Shore during the second period in Dallas, on Feb. 11, 2018.
New constitutional challenge argues B.C. civil forfeiture regime violates Charter
A new constitutional challenge argues that B.C.'s civil forfeiture regime violates the Charter of Rights.
Takata settles with injured drivers to exit bankruptcy
Vesey scores late third-period goal, Rangers beat Jets
Winnipeg Jets' Tyler Myers is stopped by New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during the second period in Winnipeg, on Feb. 11, 2018.
Boucher, Markstrom help Canucks beat Stars 6-0
Canada defeats Kenya by 59 runs to register third straight cricket win
Manchester United stumbles at Newcastle, Salah shines for Liverpool
SAG-AFTRA union sets code of conduct on sexual harassment
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris speaks at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The entertainment industry union SAG-AFTRA has issued a code of conduct published Saturday, Feb. 10, in an effort to protect its members from sexual harassment in the workplace. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision/AP, File)
Ted Potter Jr. outplays big names for surprise win at Pebble Beach
Ted Potter Jr. and caddie John Balmer celebrate after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Feb. 11, 2018.
Rio kicks off Carnival parade with anti-establishment tone
Olympic athletes with Canadian ties make a global impact in Pyeongchang
Cheyenne Goh of Singapore carries the national flag during the opening ceremony on Feb. 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
RBI investors to assess impact of Tim Hortons’ public relations troubles
A customer exits a Tim Hortons in Toronto as protesters rally outside the location in protest over its treatment of workers after the minimum wage in Ontario was increased Jan. 1, 2018.
A guiding light: For Hydro-Québec CEO, chasing new revenue, assets key to averting solar ‘death spiral’
Hydro-Québec chief executive Eric Martel chats with guests after speaking at the Canadian Club of Toronto on Feb. 15. Mr. Martel aims to double revenue at Hydro-Québec to $27-billion by 2030.
Late Metallica bassist honoured in California community
This photo provided by Alameda County, shows Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan presenting a Cliff Burton Day proclamation to Robert Souza, who led a petition drive that led to the board's declaration. Supervisors in Alameda County named Feb. 10 Cliff Burton Day, in honor of the late bassist of Metallica who was born in Castro Valley south of Oakland. Burton was 24 when he was killed in a bus accident in 1986. He would've turned 56 on Saturday. (Courtesy of Alameda County)
Canadian firms increasingly hiring outside CEO hires in bad times, study finds
John Koopman of Spencer Stuart says many S&P 500 companies are larger than their Canadian counterparts, and may find it easier to groom a bigger slate of internal CEO succession candidates.
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Several raccoons being tested amid what officers believe is a viral outbreak in Toronto
Toronto police and the city’s animal services department say multiple raccoons have been rounded up by officers amid what they believe is a viral outbreak among animals that could be carrying a rabies-like infection.
Vesey's third-period goal leads Rangers to 3-1 road win over Jets
New York Rangers' Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates his goal with David Desharnais (51) during first period NHL hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg, Sunday, February 11, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Attorney general suit: Weinstein Co. failed to protect women
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2011 file photo, film producer Harvey Weinstein poses for a photo in New York. New York's attorney general on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, filed a lawsuit against Weinstein and the Weinstein Co. following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/John Carucci, File)
Indianapolis Colts hire Frank Reich as new head coach
This Dec. 12, 2017 file photo shows former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich during a news conference at the team's training facility in Philadelphia.
LGBTQ-focused investing group Gaingels coming to Canada
Albert Lam will be the Toronto chapter head of Gaingels, an LGBTQ-focused angel investing group from the United States that is moving into Canada.
Reports: Inmate arraigned in West Virginia hospital escape
Dozens of nude models brave cold, rain for Polar Bear Paint
This photo provided by Andy Golub shows a nude model getting ready to take part in the Polar Bear Paint body-painting event in the rain and cold of New York City's Times Square gets his body painted on Saturday Feb. 10, 2018. ( Andy Golub via AP)
Tories accuse PM of 'political interference' after comments on Boushie case
Colten Boushie's mother Debbie Baptiste addresses demonstrators gathered outside of the courthouse in North Battleford, Sask., on February 10, 2018. The Trudeau government is facing criticism and accusations of political interference after several ministers appeared to question the verdict in what had already been one of the most polarizing criminal cases in recent Canadian history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matt Smith
Why blocking pipelines for crude is no fix for climate change
Barrie McKenna
Sabres’ Jack Eichel out four-to-six weeks with sprained right ankle
Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel celebrates his goal during the first period against the New York Islanders, in Buffalo, N.Y., on Feb. 8, 2018.
DeRozan, Raptors top Hornets 123-103 to capture fifth straight victory
Trump says 'OK with me' if plan to rebuild roads founders
FILE - In this July 9, 2017 file photo, Amtrak workers continue ongoing infrastructure renewal work beneath Penn Station in New York. President Donald Trump on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 billion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding. The administration’s plan is centered on using $200 billion in federal money to leverage local and state tax dollars to fix America's infrastructure, such as roads, highways, ports and airports. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Belief in powers of ‘wellness’ shouldn’t extend to man convicted in son’s meningitis death
André Picard
Globe editorial: Keeping ethics watchdog Mario Dion on the right length of leash
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Mario Dion in Ottawa on January 11, 2018.
Globe editorial: Court ruling protects the public record from the state
A photograph of the CBC building in Toronto on April 4, 2012. The Supreme Court of Canada says the CBC should not have been ordered to remove stories identifying a murdered Alberta girl from its online archives.
The Latest: Man accused of killing 2 Ohio officers charged
This undated photo provided by the City of Westerville, Ohio shows Officer Anthony Morelli, 54, who was fatally shot while responding to a hang-up 9-1-1 call on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Officer Eric Joering, 39, was also killed in the incident. (City of Westerville via AP)
The Latest: Trump budget seeks billions for opioid abuse
TransCanada in talks to boost natural gas capacity
In July, 2017, TransCanada Corp. lowered shipping fees on its cross-country pipeline to help domestic producers become more competitive.
Vanguard's new CEO on Canada's rapid ETF growth and just how low investing costs will go
Vanguard Group CEO Mortimer "Tim" Buckley.
Why men are key to supporting female entrepreneurs
A wealth of research shows that investing in female entrepreneurs is a win-win for any national economy.
Gus Dalton, 87, was the famous fishing boat captain who saved 155 Tamil refugees off Newfoundland
Former Tamil refugees (left to right) Suhapiramam Annalingam, Siva Mehanathan, Shanmuga Paul and Baskaran Nadarajah pose with Gus Dalton at his home on the 30th anniversary reunion of their rescue in 2016.
Emergency repairs: Baltimore metro to close up to 4 weeks
Three dead after tour helicopter crashes in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona on Apr. 12, 2015.
Raptors rout Hornets, pick up fifth straight win
Charlotte Hornets centre Cody Zeller shoots the ball between Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell and centre Lucas Nogueira during the second half at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Feb. 11, 2018.
Eugenie Gertrude Smith's indefatigable nature always triumphed
Eugenie Smith
Tories reviewing all internal policies in wake of allegations against former MPs
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer speaks with the media following Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Jan. 31, 2018.
Officials: 4 killed in Southern California small plane crash
In this image released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department shows the scene of a plane crash late Sunday, Feb 11, 2018, morning in a remote area near Agua Dulce, Calif. Authorities say four people have been killed in the crash of a small plane near a mountain town in Southern California. Agua Dulce is in the Sierra Pelona Mountains about 40 miles (73 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. (Los Angeles County Sheriff Department/Special Enforcement Bureau/Air Rescue 5 via AP)
The Latest: Police: Kentucky gunman killed parents, 2 others
Two arrested following alleged food truck robbery attempt in Vancouver
US pushes for home countries to take back detainees in Syria
In this Feb. 7, 2018, photo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House in Washington. The U.S. wants to see foreign fighters being held by Syrian Democratic Forces turned over to their home countries. The United States is urging allied nations to help deal with the growing number of foreign fighters that are being held by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, saying the militants should be turned over to face justice in their home countries. Mattis is expected to raise the issue during a meeting in Rome this week with other members of the coalition that is fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
French citizen who ran over motorcyclist sentenced to prison
Ex-whistleblower Lino Zambito suspends ties with Quebec's anti-corruption unit
Former businessman and entrepreneur Lino Zambito responds to reporter's questions before attending a legislature committee on Unity permanente anti-corruption (UPAC) at the legislature in Quebec City on May 4, 2017. A former construction entrepreneur turned star whistleblower at Quebec's corruption inquiry announced today that he's suspending his collaboration with the province's anti-corruption unit. Lino Zambito, who pleaded guilty to fraud-related charges in 2015, is also calling for Quebec's public security minister to launch an independent investigation into the unit before the Quebec government adopts a bill to give it increased powers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
New Ontario emergency-leave rules creating challenges for small businesses
Shalini Sheth, director of operations for Surati Sweet Mart in Toronto, worries that new, expanded Ontario rules on emergency leave for employees could cause some of her workers to abuse the system.
Mattis says North Korea can't drive wedge between South, US
In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Blue House, South Koran President Moon Jae-in, center, talks with North Korea's nominal head of state Kim Yong Nam and Kim Yo Jong, right, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, after a performance of North Korea's Samjiyon Orchestra at National Theater in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. A rare invitation to Pyongyang for South Korea's president marked Day Two of the North Korean Kim dynasty's southern road tour, part of an accelerating diplomatic thaw that included some Korean liquor over lunch and the shared joy of watching a "unified" Korea team play hockey at the Olympics. (Presidential Blue House via AP)
Conservatives also reviewing internal policy in wake of Dykstra incident
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer speaks with the media following Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on January 31, 2018. The president of the federal Conservatives says the party is reviewing all internal policies in the wake of sexual misconduct allegation against former MPs. Scott Lamb says that's on top of a promised third-party investigation into how one, Rick Dykstra, remained a candidate in 2015 despite senior party officials knowing he'd been accused of sexual assault. Party leader Andrew Scheer ordered an external investigation after high-ranking party staff disclosed they'd discussed removing Dykstra from the ballot but decided against it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Crosby scores 2, reaches 400 goals in Pens' 4-1 win
Wells Fargo sends 38,000 erroneous letters in auto flub
Harvard University names Lawrence Bacow its 29th president
Lawrence Bacow speaks after being introduced Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, in Cambridge, Mass., as the 29th president of Harvard University. Bacow, former president of Tufts University and a leader-in-residence at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, assumes the office July 1. He will succeed Drew Faust, 70, who has served in the post for more than a decade as Harvard's first female president.
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