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Penguins explode for six goal in third period to beat Canucks 8-6
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust beats Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko. The Pens beat the Canucks 8-6 on Nov. 27, 2019.
Andersen boards up net as Maple Leafs blank Red Wings 6-0
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen stops a Detroit Red Wings centre Andreas Athanasiou, one his 25 saves on the night as the Leafs blanked the Wings 6-0 on Nov. 27, 2019.
Pascal Siakam leads the way as Toronto Raptors crush Knicks
Pascal Siakam leads the way as Raptors crush Knicks
Hong Kong activists appeal to Canada to probe violence, enact sanctions on leaders
Police from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit search for dangerous materials at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus in Hong Kong, on Nov. 28, 2019.
Lindholm snipes overtime winner as embattled Flames beat Sabres
Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm (centre) celebrates his overtime goal with teammates TJ Brodie (left) and Matthew Tkachuk. The Flames beat the Sabres 3-2 on Nov. 27, 2019.
Chara scores game-winner in third period as Bruins edge Senators 2-1
Boston Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara celebrates his game-winning goal. The Bruins beat the Senators 2-1 on Nov. 27, 2019.
Prominent Conservatives set up non-profit to campaign for Leader Andrew Scheer’s removal
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Scheer and Deputy leader Leona Alleslev enter the Foyer of the House of Commons to speak with the media, Thursday November 28, 2019 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Hey Canada, pick up the phone. Competition is calling
Rogers Communications Inc. will offer an early glimpse of how Canada’s wireless carriers fared in the second quarter as the first of the Big Three to report its earnings Thursday.
Vancouver approves new rental housing policy amid city’s housing crisis
Condo towers under construction are seen in the Brentwood area of Burnaby, B.C., at dusk on Saturday August 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A $210-a-tonne carbon tax? Fat chance
Gary Mason
Manchester City’s multibillion-dollar valuation creates good drama to mask the bad for a team rooted in the entertainment business
Simon Houpt
Amazon produces powerful data center chip
Amazon.com Inc’s cloud computing unit has designed a more powerful generation of data center processor chip.
Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus strike averted as sides reach late tentative deal
Downtown Vancouver is pictured in the background as a translink Seabus leaves North Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. An overtime ban by Metro Vancouver transit drivers snarled the morning commute for many bus passengers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Christine Sinclair, Alphonso Davies up for Canada Soccer annual awards
Canada's Christine Sinclair (left) and Costa Rica's Shirley Cruz chase a through ball during first half international women's soccer action in Toronto on June 11, 2017.
Former Ontario police commander Brad Blair challenges new law that limits lawsuits against province
Former Ontario Provincial Police commander Brad Blair filed in Ontario Superior Court this month, arguing that the Constitution safeguards everyone’s right to seek justice in the courts for alleged wrongs committed against them.
RCMP seize drugs, $350K, arrest two men, during raids in Kamloops, B.C.
FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo marijuana grows at an indoor cannabis grow in Gardena, Calif. California is increasing business tax rates on legal marijuana, a move that stunned struggling companies that have been pleading with the state to do just the opposite. Hefty marijuana taxes that can approach 50 percent in some communities have been blamed for pushing shoppers into California's tax-free illegal market, which is thriving. Industry analysts estimate that $3 are spent in the illegal market for every $1 in the legal one. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel,File)
Assault charges withdrawn against Saskatchewan MLA after mediation
Assault charges have been withdrawn against Saskatchewan MLA Nadine Wilson.
Saskatchewan chief disappointed at lack of long-term help to stop suicides
Chief Ron Mitsuing of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation voiced his concerns about a suicide crisis in his community at the Legislative Building in Regina on Nov. 27, 2019.
Edmonton arsonist who poured gas on vehicles, set them on fire gets 15 months
Edmonton arsonist who poured gas on vehicles, set them on fire gets 15 months
Alberta’s election agency stops disclosing names of people, organizations fined for violating law
Alberta’s election agency to withhold details of sanctions following removal of election commissioner
Ontario Energy Minister Greg Rickford under fire for quoting website that denies human role in climate change
Ontario Energy Minister Greg Rickford under fire for quoting website that denies human role in climate change
Transgender people in China fight to improve conditions despite grim circumstances
Transgender people in China fight to improve conditions despite grim circumstances
The hazards of dressing up for the holidays
Blue dress in sequins, black shoes and halves of orange. Wooden background, fashionable concept
Full Stream Ahead: Your best Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Canadian streaming bets for this Nov. 30-Dec. 1 weekend
Barry Hertz
Liberal government will aim to accelerate pace of infrastructure projects, Catherine McKenna says
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna puts on a hard hat during her speech to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Ottawa on Nov. 27, 2019.
Protesters demand ouster of Malta’s prime minister as police question government insiders in murder probe
Protestors hold up a pictures of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during a demonstration outside Malta's prime minister's office in Valletta, Malta, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 Maltese police arrested Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s former chief of staff Keith Schembri for questioning as a person of interest in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. (AP Photo/Str)
Streetwise newsletter: Catalyst Capital proposes takeover bid for HBC
The flagship Hudson Bay Company store is shown in Toronto on Monday, January 27, 2014. A majority of Hudson Bay Company's minority shareholders say they intend to vote against a privatization deal approved by the retailer's board. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
He took the fall for Ontario’s unpopular cuts. Now Fedeli is finding new life as the province’s international sales guy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, shares a joke with Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli in the Ontario Legislature in Toronto, on Monday October 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Linda O’Leary had alcohol on breath after deadly boat crash, court documents reveal
Linda O’Leary had alcohol on breath after deadly boat crash, court documents reveal
Trudeau hoping that UN ambassador will move into adviser role in PMO
Trudeau hoping that UN ambassador will move into adviser role in PMO
Liberals promise to make stronger privacy laws a priority
Liberals promise to make stronger privacy laws a priority
Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters
President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
CI Financial moves into U.S. market with majority stake in U.S.-based investment firm Surevest
Kurt MacAlpine, CI’s new chief executive.
Mayor of Asbestos, Que., says it’s time for town to change its unfortunate name
The open pit of the now closed Jeffrey mine is seen in Asbestos, Que.
Eric Sprott, out $140-million on Kirkland Lake Gold, undecided on deal with Detour Gold
Eric Sprott, out $140-million on Kirkland Lake Gold, undecided on deal with Detour Gold
B.C. proposes cutting number of health regulatory boards from 20 to five
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix announces the PharmaCare program expansion of biosimilars and boosting existing coverage for patients during a press conference at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, May 27, 2019. Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Looking for winning TSX dividend stocks? Start with the worst performers of 2019
Newspaper, digital ads will try to woo Quebec civil servants to Manitoba
The Manitoba government is taking out newspaper and electronic advertisements in Quebec that welcome civil servants to move to Manitoba if they feel threatened by Quebec's ban on religious symbols in the workplace. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister speaks to reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, not shown, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Despite criticism, Stephen Poloz has succeeded where it matters most as Bank of Canada governor
David Parkinson
Federal government tests new e-notification service to save cash, time
A group of digital disruptors inside the federal government are testing a way to send tens of millions of e-notifications each month to save workers -- and taxpayers -- time and money. The Peace Tower is seen in Ottawa, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Massachusetts adopts tough ban on flavoured vaping, tobacco products
Massachusetts adopts tough ban on flavoured vaping, tobacco products
Evening Update: Amazon’s Vancouver expansion tripling in size; TMX launches review of harassment claims against CEO Eccleston before joining exchange
The former Canada Post building, which is being redeveloped into office and retail space - including two towers, is seen in Vancouver, on Wednesday November 27, 2019. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
They’re all ‘buys’: Analysts are unanimous on these Canadian stocks
They’re all ‘buys’: Analysts are unanimous on these Canadian stocks
Investors are betting on stable growth again as flurry of acquisitions signal bright future
Investors are betting on stable growth again as flurry of acquisitions signal bright future
Unemployment rates are at historically low levels around the world – but that may not mean much
Linda Nazareth
Report says U.S. lacked technology to track separated families
People march during a "Free Our Future" demonstration to protest the expected introduction of the U.S. Department of Justice and Immigration Customs Enforcement ( I.C.E.) new sped up mass immigration hearings and deportation in San Diego, California, U.S. July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Quebec’s Air Saguenay closing down after plane crash lawsuit, business woes
Canada has plenty to gain from upping its defence spending
Colin Robertson
Jerry Jones doesn’t like looks of America’s Team
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
’Some time’ needed before Nova Scotia RCMP to decide on street check apology, chief superintendent says
The top Mountie in Nova Scotia says the RCMP is going to "take some time" on its decision whether to make a public apology to African Nova Scotians for street checks in Halifax. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., Friday, April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Andrew Scheer can choose to go out on a high note
Konrad Yakabuski
Media asks court to approve broadcast, webcast of Meng’s extradition hearing
Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou leaves her home to appear in British Columbia supreme court for a hearing, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/Files
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Cancelling Anne with an E reveals weakness of CBC and all Canadian TV
John Doyle
Students attend court hearing for Toronto man who allegedly attacked victims with buckets of feces
Samuel Opoku is charged with five counts of assault with a weapon and five counts of mischief.
Hamilton police charge student and mother in Catholic high school parking lot fight
Valencia salvages 2-2 draw with Chelsea in Champions League
Valencia salvages 2-2 draw with Chelsea in Champions League
What does the loss of the RBC Taylor Prize mean for Canadian non-fiction?
What does the loss of the RBC Taylor Prize mean for the Canadian publishing industry?
Amazon planning major expansion in Vancouver, tripling downtown footprint to take up an entire city block
Amazon is set to move into offices on the site of the old Canada Post building in Vancouver.
Former SNC-Lavalin executive’s trial hears from undercover agent who dug into $10-million bribe offer
Former SNC-Lavalin executive’s trial hears from undercover agent who dug into $10-million bribe offer
Former Ontario Liberal environment minister says it’s too late for a carbon tax
Then-Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Glen Murray speaks during a climate change policy announcement at the Evergreen Brickworks, in Toronto, on June 8, 2016.
Opposition criticizes N.B. government’s pledge to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield vaccination bill
A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services clinic, in Seattle, Wash., on March 20, 2019.
Amazon to double holiday hiring to 200,000
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2019, file photo job seekers line up to speak to recruiters during an Amazon job fair in Dallas. On Friday, Oct. 4, the U.S. government issues the September jobs report. Amazon says it hired 200,000 people for the busy holiday shopping season, double the amount of people it hired last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
A good bookseller is worth more than the book she’s selling
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Freeland, American and Mexican counterparts close to approval of USMCA side agreement, sources say
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland concludes a two-day visit to Washington with a news conference at the Embassy of Canada, on June 13, 2019.
Boeing 777X fuselage split during September stress test
Boeing 777X fuselage split during September stress test
Canada’s peacekeeping contribution returns to historic low after end of Mali mission
The badge on a sleeve of a Canadian soldier of the MINUSMA force is seen in Gao, Mali, on July 31, 2018.
Canadian international Jessie Fleming in running for MAC Hermann Trophy again
Canadian international Jessie Fleming in running for MAC Hermann Trophy again
Montreal archeologists find remains believed to be those of 19th-century Irish famine victims
The Irish commemorative stone, also called the black rock, is seen in Montreal, on March 15, 2019.
The perils of teen vaping are no surprise
Denise Balkissoon
At least 19 people killed in rebel attack near the Congolese city of Beni
Couche-Tard sees ‘greatest synergies’ in U.S. expansion, despite major bid for Australia’s Caltex
Couche-Tard sees ‘greatest synergies’ in U.S. expansion, despite major bid for Australia’s Caltex
First Quantum looking for partners on new copper projects
Transcontinental selling packaging operations for $239-million
Transcontinental selling packaging operations for $239-million
Burlington mayor angry after being kept in the dark about sewage spill
Jeff Yurek is sworn into his new role as Ontario's Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, at Queen's Park, in Toronto, on June 20, 2019.
Fleury leaves past Canada Cup disappointments behind to start 2-0
Skip Brendan Bottcher watches his rock during the first end of the men's final of the Humpty's Champions Cup against Team Koe in Saskatoon Sask., on Sunday April 28, 2019. The days of just one or two Canadian men's curling teams being clear favourites on the domestic scene are in the rear-view mirror again this season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matt Smith.
Fed report reflects generally positive growth outlook for U.S. economy
FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Board building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Gamblers back Tesla in Ford tug of war as orders reach 250,000
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 21, 2019 Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk introduces the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla Cybertruck at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, California. - Tesla and Ford were in a virtual stare-down on November 26, 2019 in the macho truck world, each claiming their electric pick-up was strongest. Dueling tough talk was exchanged on Twitter after Tesla chief executive Elon Musk posted a video of a freshly-unveiled "Cybertruck" trouncing a Ford F-150 in a tug-of-war.The video had logged nearly 13 million views at Twitter as of early Tuesday in California, and been "retweeted" more than 110,000 times. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
How markets now are like the 1930s, what strategists predict for the TSX next year, and Canadians retreat from foreign equities
In this file photo taken on Nov. 4, The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen on Wall Street.
Trump was briefed on whistle-blower complaint before release of Ukraine aid, officials say
Trump was briefed on whistle-blower complaint before release of Ukraine aid, officials say
Bill Peters apologizes for ‘immediately regrettable incident’ in letter to Flames GM
Calgary Flames trying to focus on hockey as Brind’Amour confirms Bill Peters struck players
Companies struggle to grow profits, look ahead to 2020
In this Nov. 20, 2019, file photo specialist Dilip Patel watches the screens at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Catalyst Capital proposes takeover bid for HBC in effort to disrupt offer from Richard Baker group
Pedestrians outside the Hudsons Bay Company flagship store in Toronto on November 19, 2019. /Aaron Vincent Elkaim for the Globe and Mail
Person arrested, questioned in case of premature births at New Brunswick hospital
Person arrested, questioned in case of premature births at New Brunswick hospital
Politics Briefing: USMCA edges closer to ratification
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to reporters as the House Intelligence Committee holds public impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. Pelosi says there is clear evidence that President Donald Trump has used his office for his personal gain. She says doing that "undermined the national security of the United States." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
U.S. rejects suggestion it seek a prison swap involving ex-Marine accused of spying by Russia
Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was detained and accused of espionage, stands inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing on extending his pre-trial detention, in Moscow, Russia, on Oct. 24, 2019.
Facebook must face data breach class action on security, but not damages: judge
The Facebook logo and binary cyber codes are seen in this illustration taken November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
RJ Barrett joins growing list of Canadian NBA players planning to play in crucial Olympic qualifier
RJ Barrett joins growing list of Canadian NBA players planning to play in crucial Olympic qualifier
Snowbirds aerobatics team returning to Canada after crash in the U.S.
Snowbirds aerobatics team returning to Canada after crash in the U.S.
Alberta to extend oil curtailment levels after CN strike, pipeline spill
Alberta to extend oil curtailment levels after CN strike, pipeline spill
Brandon Banks one of nine Tiger-Cats named to CFL all-star squad
Brandon Banks runs the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the 107th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium on Nov. 24, 2019 in Calgary.
At least 18 people dead, 13 injured after bus veers off mountain road in Nepal
11 well-priced bottles to have on hand for holiday entertaining
Christopher Waters
Quebec religious group pleads not guilty after disobeying court order to provide names of members’ children
A Nov. 21, 2019, file photo shows a building in an industrial park in Montreal, where it is believed children attend a school run by a religious group.
Gordon Lightfoot postpones concerts in Fredericton, Montreal and Ottawa to recover from leg injury
Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot strums a guitar in his Toronto home, on April 25, 2019.
Chemical weapons watchdog adds Novichok to list of banned substances
This May 5, 2017, file photo, shows the headquarters of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, in The Hague, Netherlands.
‘A betrayal’: Malmo fury as Ibrahimovic invests in Hammarby
Zlatan Ibrahimovic buys stake in Swedish soccer club Hammarby
U.S. to deport German national convicted in 1985 double murder
This March 9, 2011, file photo, shows Jens Soering as he speaks during an interview at the Buckingham Correctional Center, in Dillwyn, Va.
U.S. crude oil stockpiles rise on record production
FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage tanks are seen from above at the Cushing oil hub, in Cushing, Oklahoma, March 24, 2016. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo
Cold snap gripping much of B.C. compounded by strong winds, snow
A woman walks through a snow-covered plaza in downtown Vancouver, Feb. 23, 2018.
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