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Funerals stir more tributes for school shooting victims
Police advocacy group says it opposes arming teachers
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, center, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, right, look on as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with state and local officials to discuss school safety, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Ex-TTC security officers sentenced for giving phony tickets to homeless people
The TTC logo, photographed on Jan. 25 2011.
Watching the Winter Games: A look at Olympic TV highlights
The Latest: Spared Texas inmate expresses gratitude
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows death row inmate Thomas Whitaker. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, unanimously recommended the death sentence of Whitaker be commuted to life. Whitaker is set for lethal injection Thursday, Feb. 22, for masterminding the fatal shootings of his mother and brother at their suburban Houston home in 2003. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP, File)
Seven dividend-payers on the leading edge of lightning-fast 5G wireless technology
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Netflix’s Seven Seconds is a grim, almost great, crime drama
John Doyle
Balanced budget still within Trudeau’s reach – with spending cuts
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau met with private sector economists in Toronto on Feb. 16, 2018, to get their advice on his next budget.
How disagreement in Canada’s capital markets hinders the cannabis industry
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Canadiens' Shea Weber to miss rest of season, Carey Price sidelined with concussion
Montreal Canadiens' Shea Weber skates during warm-up prior to facing the Nashville Predators in Montreal, on March 2, 2017.
NRA strikes a defiant tone, criticizes gun control advocates
National Rifle Association Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), at National Harbor, Md., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Expansion of B.C. foreign buyers tax to Okanagan, Vancouver Island is questioned
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Russian indicted by US seen as doing favours for Putin
FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 file photo, businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, left, gestures on the sidelines of a summit meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Konstantin palace outside St. Petersburg, Russia. Ten years ago, he served plates to President Vladimir Putin, and these days, St. Petersburg-based businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin funds Kremlin trolls and sends mercenaries to help Russia's military operation in Syria, all with one aim: to do the president favors that would be too risky for other Russian moguls to undertake. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, file)
NPR adopts new measures after sex harassment investigation
FILE - This April 15, 2013 file photo shows the headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) on North Capitol Street in Washington. NPR has adopted new measures to improve its workplace culture, following an independent investigation into sex harassment issues stemming from the ouster of a top executive. The measures include changes in management structure, a diversity committee, and pay audits to assess fairness. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
West Virginia teachers: Statewide walkout over pay, benefits
Thousands of teachers rally at the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Teachers went on strike Thursday over pay and benefits. (AP Photo/John Raby)
Evening Update newsletter: Trudeau in India, Ontario PC leadership race, Arthur Black
In this handout photo released by the Amritsar District Public Relations Officer on Feb. 21, 2018, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family pose at the Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Hamilton couple charged for alleged disability payment fraud, mortgage forgery
Special counsel Mueller files additional charges against Manafort, business associate
In this Nov. 6, 2017 photo, Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, leaves the federal courthouse in Washington.
Ontario voters deserve better than a political gong show
Margaret Wente
Protesters ousted from sacred site where Elvis filmed movie
The Garden Island sheriffs with the Hawaii Department of Public Safety clear the roadway for the van transporting at least one person arrested at Coco Palms hotel in a raid in in Wailua on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. State sheriffs on Thursday removed protesters from the ruins of the Hawaii hotel where they have been squatting since last year in an attempt to block redevelopment of land where Hawaiian chiefs once lived and where Elvis Presley's character got married in the movie "Blue Hawaii." (Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island via AP)
Ex-Trump aide pleads guilty, will co-operate in Russia probe
Yellowstone bison again escape holding pen, but most return
FILE - In this March 9, 2016, file photo, a group of Yellowstone National Park bison await shipment to slaughter inside a holding pen along the park's northern border near Gardiner, Mont. For the second time this winter someone has broken into a holding pen for Yellowstone National Park bison, allowing the escape of 73 animals that had been captured to prevent the spread of a wildlife disease. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)
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Audit calls for action to recruit more nurses in remote and rural B.C.
NHL players say shootouts no way to end Olympic gold medal games
United States forward Jocelyne Lamoureux (17) celebrates her game winning shootout goal against Canada during women's gold medal final Olympic hockey action at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Gangneung, South Korea on Thursday, February 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The Latest: Hawaii concert scam sentencing postponed
FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2015, file photo, musician Stevie Wonder performs during a free pop-up concert in Philadelphia. A North Carolina man who admitted to defrauding the University of Hawaii of $200,000 by lying about being able to produce a Stevie Wonder fundraiser concert now wants to take back his guilty plea. Marc Hubbard was scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in Honolulu Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. But he filed a sealed motion to withdraw his plea on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Farm beloved for goat yoga offers reward over slain animal
This 2017 photo provided by Smiling Hill Farm shows Ava the goat with her two kids, Comet and Haley in Westbrook, Maine. Police are investigating the shooting death of Ava, which a Maine farm says happened on Feb. 18 during a snowstorm. (Siobhan Bolinger/Smiling Hill Farm via AP)
United Technologies and Chesapeake Energy rise; Roku plunges
Forgot about that joint? Vegas airport lets people dump pot
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Medical marijuana advocate faces drug charge in Oklahoma
This Feb. 18, 2018, photo provided by the Pittsburgh County Sheriffs Office shows Regina Nelson. Nelson, a medical marijuana advocate from Colorado is facing a felony drug charge after a traffic stop in Oklahoma. Nelson has pleaded not guilty. (Pittsburgh County Sheriffs Office via AP)
UPS adding to electric truck fleet
Liberals revisit minimum wage, climate change to provoke Tories, court New Democrats: expert
Michelle Wolf to headline White House correspondents' dinner
Entranced with Black Panther? Here’s how to create your very own Wakanda experience
The filmmakers say their goal was always to pull real African places and concepts into the fabric of the film – so much so that set designers visited the continent while developing the movie.
Man convicted of fatally beating boy gets life sentence
Texas senator convicted of 11 federal felony charges
Phoenix police shoot man suspected of killing 3 men nearby
First National Bank to halt production of NRA credit card
AP objects to Honduran police bid to identify story sources
Man who admitted Hawaii concert scam wants plea change
FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, North Carolina concert promoter Marc Hubbard walks to federal court in Honolulu. Hubbard, who admitted to defrauding the University of Hawaii of $200,000 by lying about being able to produce a Stevie Wonder fundraiser concert, now wants to take back his guilty plea. A judge postponed Hubbard's sentencing hearing Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, because he filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea. U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi set a hearing for March on whether he'll be allowed to take his plea back. (Dennis Oda/The Star-Advertiser via AP, File)
The Latest: Official: Inmate scream not from execution drugs
N.S. teachers union meets with minister to discuss reforms behind closed doors
Could Trudeau’s trip to India get worse? It just did – but there’s a deeper purpose
Gary Mason
The Latest: Man arrested in shooting death of postal worker
Kansas lawmakers cancel debate on NRA-backed gun safety bill
The NAFTA charm offensive few Canadians have noticed: From America's governors
Maple Leaf Motel's office is open in Emerson, Man., on February 9, 2016. Canadians are getting a close-up view this week on how American state governors are working to preserve NAFTA, by trying to dissuade Donald Trump from starting the withdrawal process. This lobby effort has gotten scant attention in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Jury picks death for man who abducted, killed Florida girl
Liberals need to step in and fix asylum system: advocates, Opposition
An asylum seekers, claiming to be from Eritrea, is confronted by an RCMP officer as he crosses the border into Canada from the United States on August 21, 2017 near Champlain, N.Y. Refugee advocates say the Immigration and Refugee Board has gone about as far as it can to internally manage a historic surge in asylum claims and the time has come for the Liberals to act. The IRB took the formal step this week of invoking an element of Canada's immigration law that states they don't have to follow legislated timelines to hear claims if it unduly impacts the operations of the board. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
The Latest: Icy pileup closes I-80 east of Reno-Sparks
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada to pay $1M penalty for misleading advertisements
Review: Porcupine Lake captures the fleeting moment between childhood and adolescence
In Porcupine Lake, Bea (Charlotte Salisbury) and Kate (Lucinda Armstrong Hall), turn to each other, becoming instant best friends – and maybe more. Tension hovers even as the girls delight in each other; nothing seems certain anymore.
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Woman who scammed Victoria's Secret online gets probation
TIFF can learn a few things from the annual Berlinale film festival
Guests and stars arrive for the opening ceremony of the 68th Berlinale film festival with the premiere of Isle of Dogs on Feb. 15, 2018.
Airbnb without the dodgy digs: Elite services take lodging to the next level
This suite is part of MiHôtel, a business started in Lyon, France, by Nathalie Grynbaum and Stéphanie Marquez, who wanted to ‘professionalize’ the Airbnb model.
Billy Graham developed a deep connection with Canadians
Lorna Dueck is host of Context TV.
Budget cuts could close Kentucky's poison control centre
Perdue to food box critics: Give the idea a chance
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2018, file photo, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Perdue is defending a proposal that would cut food stamp benefits in half and replace them with a pre-assembled box of shelf-stable goods delivered to recipients’ doorstep, an idea one lawmaker called “a cruel joke.” (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
The Latest: Lawsuit over congressional map called baseless
FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2016, file photo, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa., left, U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., center left, and U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., right, watch as President-elect Donald Trump, center right, departs a rally in Hershey, Pa. Pennsylvania’s highest court overstepped its authority in drawing new congressional district lines and did not give state lawmakers enough time to produce a map of their own, eight Republican congressmen said in a lawsuit filed Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Police charge Ontario man after six prank 'swatting' calls to 911
Haiti suspends Oxfam Great Britain pending investigation into sexual-abuse allegations
Oxfam International regional director for Latin America, Simon Ticehurst, centre, and Oxfam Intermon executive affiliate unit head Margalida Massot speak with Haiti's Minister of Planning and External Cooperation Aviol Fleurant in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Feb. 22, 2018.
Review: Game Night is the kind of harmless film comedy you rarely see these days
Rachel McAdams as Annie and Jason Bateman as Max in the movie comedy Game Night.
Alberta spent $2.7B in failed bid to cut classroom sizes: auditor
Alberta Auditor General Merwan Saher speaks at a press conference in Edmonton on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Alberta's auditor general says the province has spent $2.7 billion over the last 14 years in a failed attempt to reduce classroom sizes. Merwan Saher, in his latest report, says the Education Department has not effectively overseen and directed the program to get results. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dean Bennett
Widow disgusted by Indiana immigration ad featuring husband
Janney thought film acclaim eluded her - then came 'I Tonya'
Airbnb will vet homes listed through a new tier of rentals launches in Toronto
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky speaks about all the new features and programs unveiled during an event Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Canada not walking the walk when it comes to female peacekeepers: expert
Canadian Peacekeepers prepare for a parade at Maple Leaf Camp in Port-au-Prince on Nov. 28,1997. Canada is looking at ways to help other countries boost the number of female peacekeepers, despite having only a handful of Canadian women in blue helmets and berets. Global Affairs Canada is hosting a session today with representatives from the United Nations and other several countries to brainstorm ways to get more female peacekeepers deployed into the field. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Daniel Morel
Former Nova Scotia teacher who sexually abused students loses appeal
CIBC’s equity-trading business boosts capital-markets arm
A CIBC sign is shown in the financial district in Toronto in August, 2017. Lower revenue from interest rate and commodities trading as well as equity and debt underwriting were primarily to blame for the decline in net income.
Airbnb rentals being used for alleged human trafficking: Toronto police
This file photo taken on March 2, 2017, shows the logo of online lodging service Airbnb displayed on a computer screen in Paris.
NDP’s Weir unaware of any harassment allegations as deadline for complaints passes
NDP MP Erin Weir rises during Question Period in the House of Commons Tuesday April 12, 2016, in Ottawa.
Review: Quest probes the depths of the West’s racial and economic disparity
Filmed with intimacy over almost a decade, Quest is the moving portrait of an American family living in North Philadelphia.
Manslaughter charge laid after death of a man outside a Delta, B.C., pub
Shooting survivors endure new assault - from online trolls
Ontario to legislate better repair times for elevators
An out-of-service elevator is seen in a downtown Toronto building on April 27, 2017.
Say my name! It’s a key part of my identity
Review: My Piece of the City tells the story of Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood
Moze Mossanen’s documentary My Piece of the City puts the focus on Regent Park’s reservoir of impressive talent as the community produces and performs in a musical showcase called the Journey.
Weir unaware of any harassment allegations as deadline for complaints passes
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at a press conference as he unveils the NDP's top priorities ahead of the federal budget on February 13, 2018. Federal NDP MP Erin Weir says he remains in the dark about any allegations of harassment against him, despite the party's deadline for complaints having come and gone. The Saskatchewan MP was temporarily suspended from his duties earlier this month after a caucus colleague Christine Moore alleged that Weir had engaged in harassing behaviour towards women, including NDP some staff. While Moore said she had not personally experienced anything untoward, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh deemed the allegations serious enough to suspend Weir and launch a third-party investigation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
B.C. businesses say new health tax will raise prices for consumers
Kitchen staff prepare for dinner service at Edible Canada restaurant in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday October 11, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Government approves Boeing's participation in upcoming fighter competition
The Boeing logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 24, 2017. The federal government says Boeing has been approved to participate in an upcoming competition to replace Canada's CF-18s, though the U.S. aerospace giant says it still hasn't decided whether it will actually bid. Public Services and Procurement Canada says Boeing, which makes the Super Hornet, is one of five companies approved as potential bidders in the multi-billion-dollar competition, which will deliver 88 new fighter jets. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Richard Drew
Ontario government introduces bill aimed at enhanced elevator reliability
An out-of-service elevator is seen at downtown Toronto building on April 27, 2017. Ontario aims to reduce elevator outages under legislation introduced Thursday that would make the province one of the first jurisdictions in the world to establish standards for elevator repair times. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel
CFL commissioner in Halifax as football boosters work on bid for Atlantic team
Randy Ambrosie tosses a football as he speaks during a press conference in Toronto on July 5, 2017. The Canadian Football League's commissioner will be in Halifax Friday, for what's expected to be a morale booster to those hoping the city will gain a professional team. Randy Ambrosie issued a news release noting the league has made the Nova Scotia capital the sole non-franchise city on his national tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Airbnb unveils new category of rentals rated by inspectors
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky talks about a new Plus program during an event Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in San Francisco. Airbnb is dispatching inspectors to rate a new category of properties listed on its home-rental service in an effort to reassure travelers they're booking nice places to stay. The program is aimed at winning over travelers who aren't sure they can trust the computer-driven system that Airbnb uses to assess the quality of rentals. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
The Crypto edition: Why bitcoin could plunge further and an ETF veteran turns to cryptocurrencies
A bitcoin coin.
Dems see big Texas turnout early for first primary of 2018
FILE - In this March 2, 2018, file photo, signs mark a polling site as early voting begins, in San Antonio. Democrats in Texas are early voting in bigger numbers ahead of the nation's first primary elections of the 2018 midterms. Turnout figures released Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, shows more Democrats casting ballots than Republicans since early voting began this week in the nation's biggest conservative state. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
RRSPs vs TFSAs – Which will work better for you?
Mississippi gives tax break to hotel tied to Trump company
Final tribute: Slain football coach is hailed as a 'hero'
Union says strong 'no confidence' vote in Toronto police chief
Brent Carver withdraws from Stratford Festival's 2018 season
States to forego most of $650M legal settlement with Takata
FILE- This June 25, 2017, file photo shows TK Holdings Inc. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. has reached a $650 million deal to settle consumer protection claims from 44 states and Washington, D.C., but only a fraction of the money will be paid due to Takata's financial problems and bankruptcy. In an agreement announced Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, the states said they will not collect the settlement so that victims of Takata's faulty air bag inflators can get a bigger piece of the company's remaining money. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Broadway smash 'Dear Evan Hansen' to hit Toronto in 2019
The Latest: Officials couldn't connect line to inmate
Funds expert Q&A: Gold is good hedge to volatility in 2018
This undated photo provided by BlackRock shows Tushar Yadava, investment strategist for US iShares at BlackRock. Gold has traditionally been considered a safe-haven for investors seeking shelter from a volatile stock market. Yadava weighed in on how investors should think about gold in 2018 during an interview with the Associated Press. (BlackRock via AP)
The kids vs. the NRA: Who will come out on top?
Lawrence Martin
French court keeps Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan in prison
Mozilla, Vimeo, states sue FCC in bid to save net neutrality
Ajit Pai, chairman of the FCC, delivers remarks before the start of a vote on Net Neutrality inside the FCC headquarters in Washington, Dec. 14, 2017.
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