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Illinois to pick state's '200 greatest' to mark bicentennial
QMJHL Roundup: Houde scores OT winner as Sagueneens top Cataractes
Voracek scores pair of late goals as Flyers rally past Canadiens in overtime
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price reacts after allowing the tying goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, on Feb. 20, 2018.
Tory MPP Randy Hillier calls on Ontario ethics watchdog to probe Patrick Brown’s finances
Patrick Brown arrives at the Ontario PC Party head office in Toronto on Feb. 20, 2018.
Andersen outduels Luongo as Maple Leafs shut out Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov tries to get to a rebound in front of the Toronto Maple Leafs net during the first period at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ont., on Feb. 20, 2018.
Voracek's 2 late goals rally Flyers past Canadiens in OT
Japan sees transfer at sea that may violate NKorea sanctions
This Feb. 16, 2018 photo released by Japan's Ministry of Defense, shows what it says North Korean-flagged tanker Yu Jong 2, bottom, and Min Ning De You 078 lying alongside in the East China Sea. Japan's military has witnessed a ship-to-ship transfer on the high seas that it "strongly suspects" violates U.N. sanctions on North Korea, in the third such incident reported by Japan in the past month. (Ministry of Defense via AP)
Frederik Andersen stops 40 shots as Maple Leafs blank Panthers 1-0
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Tyler Bozak (42) congratulates goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after defeating the Florida Panthers in Toronto, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Canada eliminated from medal contention after loss to Britain in women’s Olympic curling
Skip Rachel Homan of Canada delivers a stone against Britain at the Gangneung Curling Center, Gangneung, South Korea, on Feb. 21, 2018.
Australia boosts Indian Ocean travel safety after MH370
In this Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, photo, Australian search and rescue coordinator Rick Allen, second from left, trains foreign rescue officials in the Australian Maritime Safety Authority control room in Canberra, Australia. Officials from Mauritius, Maldives and Sri Lanka visited the authority's headquarters this week as part of a regional training program that began in 2015. (AP Photo/Rod McGuirk)
Canada's Homan bounced from Olympic medal contention in women's curling
Canada's skip Rachel Homan, left, teammate Emma Miskew plan their next move during their women's curling match against Britain at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Vegas man arrested in attacks on homeless men that killed 2
Metro Police Capt. Robert Plummer, left, and homicide Lt. Dan McGrath brief reporters during a news conference at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Authorities have arrested a gunman that police in Las Vegas say is responsible for fatally shooting two homeless men, wounding a third and shooting a fourth man north of the city earlier this year. Police on Tuesday said 26-year-old Las Vegas resident Joshua Castellon was arrested Friday on a federal weapons charge. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Bicyclist blames Waze for directing him into Lincoln Tunnel
El Salvador detains 3 officers in torture, abduction case
US Navy rescues 3 fishermen adrift in Pacific for 8 days
Wife of lawmaker who killed himself loses election bid
B.C. commits $1-billion to launch ‘universal’ child-care initiative
Laura Cornish arrives home with her 10-month-old son, Henry, and three-year-old daughter, Anna, in New Westminster, B.C., on Feb. 18, 2018. Ms. Cornish says initatives introduced in the NDP budget will positively affect her household finances, as well as her stress levels.
Wisconsin GOP takes over gun bill from Democrats
Commonwealth summit to keep LGBTQ rights on back burner
London summit to be mum on LGBTQ rights to avoid discord at expected last gathering attended by the Queen, official says.
Investigation of California senator finds 6 misconduct cases
Column: Olympics should be reserved for the best athletes
Paramedics face suicidal thoughts more frequently than other emergency responders, study finds
When researchers used police-officer behaviours as a baseline, paramedics were shown to be more than two or three times as likely to think about or plan suicides.
Lindsey Vonn set to compete in last Olympic women's downhill
Mirai Nagasu of the United States performs in the ladies single skating free skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Ursula K. Le Guin wins posthumous prize for essay writing
B.C.'s new measures aim to temper rising real estate prices
Finance Minister Carole James delivers the budget speech in Victoria, B.C., on Feb. 20, 2018.
ACLU: Don't rush to expel lawmaker accused of sex extortion
Rhode Island Senate Minority Whip Nicholas Kettle, appears in Superior Court in Providence on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. A grand jury indictment unsealed Monday accuses Kettle of extorting sex from a page in the Rhode Island Senate page program. Kettle, 27, of Coventry, pleaded not guilty and was released on $50,000 personal recognizance. (Steve Szydlowski/Providence Journal via AP)
The Latest: Investigation of senator finds misconduct likely
White House: New policy won't affect Trump's son-in-law
Man dies after police chase, struggle with officer
District attorney in Baby Doe case not seeking re-election
FILE - In this June 8, 2015, file photo, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley speaks as FBI Special Agent in Charge Vincent Lisi listens during a press conference in Boston. Conley said Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, he won't be seeking another four-year term in November. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Centene-bought pharmacy won't give Missouri execution drugs
Mexico investigators broaden search for 3 missing Italians
The Latest: Wife loses bid to replace lawmaker who shot self
Corrections Minister tables bill to limit solitary confinement in Ontario prisons
A chain on a segregation cell is seen at Kingston Penitentiary in Kingston, Ont. in 2013. Proposed legislation in Ontario would restrict time inmates can spend in segregation.
Republicans push to ban death penalty in conservative Utah
MGM misses 4Q profit forecasts, shows effects of shooting
FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2015, file photo, a man rides his bike past the MGM Grand hotel and casino in Las Vegas. MGM Resorts International reports financial results Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
10 Things to Know for Wednesday
Alex van der Zwaan leaves Federal District Court in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Alex van der Zwaan, who worked at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom until he was fired last year formally pleaded guilty to a single charge of making false statements. He admitted Tuesday he lied to federal investigators working for special counsel Robert Mueller. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Australian leader off to US for talks with Trump, governors
FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrives at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence for a meeting in Tokyo. Turnbull flies to the United States on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 accompanied by the largest Australian political and business delegation ever to visit the United States. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Parents of fraternity pledge file civil suit over his death
FILE - This Nov. 7, 2017 file photo shows the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house near Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. The parents of a Florida State University fraternity pledge who died of alcohol poisoning after a party have filed a civil suit against those who have a connection in their son’s death. Thomas and Sandra Coffey are suing Pi Kappa Phi’s national chapter and several others, including the nine fraternity members who were charged with criminal hazing after Andrew Coffey’s death Nov. 3. (AP Photo/Joseph Reedy, file)
Lionel Messi halts goal-scoring drought with equalizer against Chelsea
Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates scoring on Chelsea during a Champions League match on Feb. 20, 2018.
California law that blocked posting actors' ages struck down
How the Maple Leafs can get on the right side of #MeToo
Fans in the 300 section seats cheer as the Toronto Maple Leafs play at the Air Canada Centre.
Canadian solar companies fight U.S. tariffs as Trump administration defends itself
A solar facility is shown in Sarnia, Ont., on Oct. 4, 2010. President Donald Trump's decision to hit imports of Canadian solar energy modules with staggering tariffs, starting this month, has sparked another court battle over the extent of his powers to push through his America First agenda.
State Department says NKorea passed up meeting with Pence
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, right, sits alongside Vice President Mike Pence, center, and second lady Karen Pence at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Pence was all set to hold a history-making meeting with North Korean officials during the Winter Olympics in South Korea, but Kim Jong Un's government canceled at the last minute, the Trump administration said Tuesday, Feb. 20. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
How a law firm's work on Ukraine ties into the Russia probe
Nancy Pelosi warns of tax cut effects during Phoenix visit
Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, left, listens as U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva addresses a town hall in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Pelosi told supporters in Phoenix, Tuesday that the Republican tax cuts will have dire effects on the middle class in Arizona and across the nation. (AP Photo/Bob Christie)
Toy makers turn to the toilet for poop-inspired toys
Flushin' Frenzy from Mattel is on display at Toy Fair in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Reflexes and a toilet plunger combine to make a plastic poop fly. Mattel, a company best known for its clean-cut Barbie dolls, is set to release a game called Flushin' Frenzy that sends a brown plastic poop flying into the air. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Widow of avalanche victim sues guides, lodge operator for negligence
Pyeongchang 2018: Leman wins ski cross gold, Team Canada advances to semi-final, Humphries drives to bobsleigh bronze
Gold medalist, Brady Leman of Canada celebrates as he crosses the finish in the Freestyle Skiing Men's Ski Cross Big Final on day 12.
Streetwise newsletter: HSBC Canada profit dips; Deutsche Bank to cut jobs; Aphria lowers cash offering for Nuuvera
Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district, on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Over-burdened refugee tribunal ditches legislated timelines for hearings
Asylum seekers sort out their luggage at a processing centre after crossing the border into Canada from the United States, on Aug. 21, 2017 near Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que.
The Latest: Snow cancels school Washington, Oregon
Snow falls and sticks to tree branches, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning from the Portland, Ore., metro area north into Southwest Washington, with potential snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Catalyst pushes for new trial in suit against rival West Face
A Bay Street sign is seen in Toronto’s financial district.
Ex-Milwaukee officer sentenced to 3 years for sex crimes
Walmart stock selloff shelves rally for U.S. markets
A customer pushes a shopping cart at a Walmart store in Chicago.
Colorado's top oil, gas regulator becoming energy consultant
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2012 file photo, Matthew Lepore, right, director of the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, and Jim Milne, Environmental Manager, testify on ground water issues at a meeting of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in Denver. Lepore is resigning to become legal counsel and strategic adviser for Adamantine Energy, a Denver consulting group that works with energy companies dealing with regulators, activists, investors and others. The Oil and Gas Conservation Commission said Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 that Director Matt Lepore is resigning on March 4 after more than five years in the job. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)
Watching the Winter Games: A look at Olympic TV highlights
US doing little to combat Russia meddling in next elections
After teenager's arrest, liberal Vermont ponders gun safety
Aquaculture project could lift status of US salmon farming
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2008 file photo, an Atlantic salmon leaps while swimming inside a farm pen near Eastport, Maine. An informational meeting is planned on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, for a proposed salmon farm to be built in Belfast, which would be one the biggest fish growing facilities in the world. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
Man convicted of stealing John Legend's bag at JFK Airport
Russian athletes allege libel by ex-anti-doping agency head
Coquitlam police seek potential victims of piano teacher charged with assault
Yellowstone begins capturing bison to reduce population
Is Canadian meal-kit provider Goodfood a good bet for investors?
Goodfood management is heavily invested in the stock with the co-founders, Johnathan Ferrari (left) and chief financial officer Neil Cuggy, together owning about a 45-per-cent stake.
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Ontario PC Interim Leader Vic Fedeli addresses the media at Ontario Legislature in Toronto on Tuesday February 20, 2018. The rift between Ontario's Progressive Conservative party factions continued to widen today as Fedeli said he had informed the executive of his lack of confidence in Patrick Brown hours before the ousted politician launched a bid to reclaim his job.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Graphic: Goodfood Market Corp.
Correction: US-Neurologist-Sexual-Abuse story
In this Nov. 21, 2017, photo, neurologist Dr. Ricardo Cruciani walks from the center for criminal justice after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges that he groped women at a clinic in Philadelphia. Cruciani was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, on charges he repeatedly raped a patient in New York City. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Stephen King in tweet slams congressman as "NRA sweetheart"
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Man accused of killing Tina Fontaine convicted himself on undercover recordings, Crown argues
Raymond Cormier is seen in this photo taken of evidence provided by the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench in Winnipeg, on Feb. 2, 2018.
Pengrowth appoints Pete Sametz as CEO to replace retiring Derek Evans in March
Pengrowth Energy Corporation logo is seen in this undated handout photo. Pengrowth Energy Corporation (TSX:PGF) (NYSE:PGH) today announced the appointment of Mr. Peter D. (“Pete”) Sametz as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective March 15th, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Pengrowth Energy Corporation *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Chart: B.C. budget surpluses
'Bump stock' ban: As teens take to streets, US president makes modest gun change
Around 50 Polk County High School students including senior Lauren Ketwitz, left, participated in a walk-out from school on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. The students protested the epidemic of mass shootings in American schools, speaking in front of the school's sign along Hwy. 108 in Columbus, N.C., as supporters cheered them on. (Tim Kimzey /The Spartanburg Herald-Journal via AP)
Pennsylvania church to bless couples toting AR-15 rifles
Journalist David Shannon became a reluctant gay-rights activist
David Shannon’s weekly radio show on CKUT and his Out in the City column in Montreal Mirror were his ways of reaching out to others in his community, his brother said.
The BC NDP’s budget is bold – but will it be enough?
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Hundreds of students leave school, walk to shooting site
West Boca Raton Community High School students cheer after reaching Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Hundreds of students from the high school walked out Tuesday and made their way to the site of a school shooting about 10 miles (16 kilometers) away in a show of solidarity for bringing an end to gun violence. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Closing of Alberta Spitz plant latest sign of U.S. investment shift
Spitz founder Tom Droog, seen at his home in Calgary on Monday, says he thought modernizations to the Bow Island Spitz plant were a sign PepsiCo was planning to stay in the community.
Globe editorial: With curling scandal, Russian doping hits rock bottom
Alexander Krushelnytsky, an Olympic athlete from Russia who was caught doping, in action in South Korea.
Rates on US Treasury bills rise at weekly auction
Teen gets 6 months for smuggling Bengal tiger cub into US
FILE - This Aug. 23, 2017, file photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an agent holding a male Bengal tiger cub that was confiscated at the U.S. border crossing at Otay Mesa southeast of downtown San Diego. 18-year-old Luis Valencia was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, to six months in prison for smuggling in the cub from Mexico. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection via AP, File)
Accidents outpaced rise in traffic on Canadian railways in 2017: TSB
Rail cars move through the Canadian National rail yards in Edmonton in February, 2015. Most of the rise in railway mishaps in 2017 is attributable to an increase of mishaps in rail yards, a Transportation Safety Board spokesman says.
Judge declares mistrial in Philadelphia mob boss fraud case
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2018, file photo, Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino enters federal court in New York. A judge Tuesday, Feb. 20, declared a mistrial at the New York City racketeering trial of Merlino, a notorious Philadelphia mob boss. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Trump vows progress will be made on regulatory ban of bump stocks
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, on Feb. 20, 2018.
Housing and daycare: What you need to know about B.C.’s budget
B.C. Finance Minister Carole James (right) arrives at caucus with a ministry staff member before delivering the provincial budget on Feb. 20, 2018.
With these layovers, the world’s your microvacation
Pedestrians walk past the monument of the Republic on Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey.
Toronto Argonauts sign linebackers Woods, Reed, defensive end Biewald
Toronto Argonauts' linebacker Bear Woods (48) speaks to media at the Argo practice facility in Toronto, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The Toronto Argonauts signed three more players today. They picked up linebackers Bear Woods and Taylor Reed, and defensive end John Biewald.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Pacific Mall tackles counterfeit, pirated good sales after U.S. report
The Pacific Mall is shown in Markham, Ont., on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. A Toronto-area mall's management says they're taking measures to stop imitation goods from being sold there after a U.S. government report claimed it was among the world's most notorious sources of such products. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Police: Man's target practice leaves bulletholes in walls
Honors, remembrances for school shooting victims
Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger to resign from legislature on March 7
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger responds to questions regarding the Speech from the Throne at a press conference at the Manitoba Legislature, in Winnipeg, on Nov. 16, 2015.
Doctors charged in West Virginia, Virginia pill mill case
Prosecutor: Woman sought hit man over relative's $40k policy
Correction: Arkansas Judge-Sex Allegations story
File - This file photo provided by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Little Rock, Ark., shows Joseph Boeckmann, who has pleaded guilty in federal court to accusations that he gave lighter sentences to defendants in exchange for nude photos and sexual acts. Court filings ahead of his sentencing Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, show that the judge was investigated two decades ago for similar crimes while a deputy prosecutor, but no charges were filed because he left his job. (Pulaski County Sheriffs Office via AP, File)
Contra Guys: This stock purchase hasn’t gone well, but we’re not giving up
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Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger to resign legislature seat March 7
Manitoba NDP Leader and Premier Greg Selinger speaks to media after voting in the Manitoba election in Winnipeg on April 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
QuickFacts on B.C. housing plan in Tuesday's budget
Finance Minister Carole James delivers the budget speech from the legislative assembly at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
British Columbia to eliminate medical service plan premiums in 2020
Leafs trade forward Fehr to San Jose for seventh round draft pick
Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (23) chases Toronto Maple Leafs forward Eric Fehr (23) during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Eric Fehr to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jeffrey T. Barnes
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