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Athanasiou, Howard lead Red Wings past Senators, 3-2
Zack Smith of the Ottawa Senators battles for the puck with Frans Nielsen of the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 14, 2019 in Detroit.
Globe Drive: Debating the future of cars at the Canadian International AutoShow
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Panthers’ Trocheck seals shootout to extinguish Flames 3-2
Florida Panthers right winger Evgenii Dadonov and Calgary Flames centre Sam Bennett vie for the puck during the second period on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
Canadian women edge U.S. 4-3 to push Rivalry Series to third game
Teammates congratulate Canada goalie Geneviève Lacasse after defeating the United States in Game 2 of the National Women's Team Rivalry Series in Toronto on Feb. 14, 2019.
Toronto tenants propose class-action against owners, management at 260 Wellesley St. East
Exteriors of the apartment building at 260 Wellesely St. East, are photographed on Feb 6 2019.
Scientists call for ban on lethal, autonomous robots
None of the panellists said they were seeking to bar the use of robotics in all military applications. However, a sharp moral line should be drawn when it comes to robots or autonomous systems that can decide on their own when to use lethal force without “supervision or meaningful human control,” said Peter Asaro, an associate professor at the New School in New York and co-founder of an organization of scientists and technologists in support of robot arms control, seen here in Aug. 2018 with Jody Williams of the Nobel Women's Initiative.
Trump set to declare national emergency in bid to fund border wall
In this file photo taken on February 11, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in El Paso, Texas.
Spieth tied for lead after 12 holes at rainy Riviera
Jordan Spieth hits a tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club on February 14, 2019 in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Despite a down year a sign board displays the TSX's upbeat close on the final day of the year, in Toronto's financial district on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Streetwise newsletter: CPPIB head worries about investors losing their appetite for private assets; Hydro One, province clash over CEO pay
Bank towers at the four corners of King St. West and Bay St. are photographed on Oct 1 2018. Clockwise from left are ScotiaBank, Bank of Montreal, TD and CIBC.
B.C.’s vaccination rate is too low to prevent diseases: officials
As his mother Wenyi Zhang holds him, one-year-old Abel Zhang looks at the book being given him by Dr. Lauren Lawler, right, as his grandmother Ding Hong helps with his clothes moments after the child received the last of three inoculations, including a vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), at the International Community Health Services in Feb. 13, 2019, in Seattle.
Privacy advocates applaud Toronto police for abandoning ShotSpotter technology
Privacy advocates saw the vote as a knee-jerk reaction, and raised concerns about surveillance in the city’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods. More than six months later, Chief Mark Saunders, seen here in Dec. 2018, has concluded the risks are indeed too high to proceed.
Books and events to take your mind off the fact it’s still February
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Roy Mottahedeh’s The Mantle of the Prophet.
Ontario court upholds Ford government’s decision to cancel basic-income study
Ontario Premier Doug Ford exchanges words with NDP Leader Andrea Horwath during Question Period at Queen's Park, in Toronto on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
This is Sherrie Silver: How the celebrity choreographer behind the Grammy-winning This Is America made the jump to charity – and meeting the Pope
Sherrie Silver, left, meets Pope Francis on Feb. 14, 2019 in Rome.
B.C. proposes stronger security for witnesses testifying at criminal trials
B.C. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor-General Mike Farnworth speaks at a news conference at the legislature in Victoria on Feb. 5, 2018.
Is the federal carbon tax constitutional? Federal lawyers at Saskatchewan hearing argue provinces aren’t able to manage greenhouse gas levels alone
In this image grab, Sharlene Telles-Langdon, a lawyer for the Attorney General of Canada, addresses the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in Regina, on Feb. 14, 2019.
Portland Winterhawks forward Blichfeld in pursuit of CHL scoring title
Czech Republic goaltender Daniel Vladar makes a save off Denmark's Joachim Blichfeld during first period IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action on Dec. 29, 2016 in Montreal, Que.
Arsenal stunned by Borisov in Europa League, Chelsea wins
After receiving a red card for lashing back in frustration at Aleksandar Filipovic with his elbow, Lacazette will miss the second leg in London on Feb. 21.
Canadian Special Olympics athlete excited to play at NBA all-star weekend
Micheal Wright runs with the ball in this undated handout photo.
Globe editorial: Pot’s finally legal, but market problems need to be weeded out
The national supply of legal pot is so low that at times retailers in Quebec have had to close for three days a week.
Canadians stuck in Haiti as protesters block airport access
Demonstrators block the road with tires during a protest demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.
Beyond SNC-Lavalin and Wilson-Raybould affairs, it’s the provinces that might offer strongest opposition to Liberals
John Ibbitson
Berkshire trims Apple stake, adds Suncor and Red Hat, exits Oracle
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, pauses while playing bridge as part of the company annual meeting weekend in Omaha, Nebraska U.S. May 6, 2018.
U.S.-China trade war opens global doors for Canadian life insurers
A modern high-rise towers over the streets of Shenzhen's old district, symbolizing the new China, whose citizens are increasingly embracing the notion of entrepreneurship. Sun Life and Manulife Financial Corp., which both reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, are two Canadian insurers that have seen strong momentum in their Asian markets.
Quebec tables legislation to create universal kindergarten for four-year-olds
Quebec Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge responds to reporters' questions at a news conference on Feb. 5, 2019, at the legislature in Quebec City.
Ottawa to give $40-million to BlackBerry for connected car technology in Kanata
The Blackberry logo located in the lobby of the company's B building in Waterloo, Ont. on May 29, 2018. BlackBerry Ltd. named has named Bryan Palma as president and chief operating officer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Ryan
Big hedge funds dumped China stocks, Apple as market tumbled
A trader works ahead of the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2019 in New York City.
U.S. Cardinal expects ‘significant progress’ at Vatican sexual-abuse summit
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich speaks during a news conference in Springfield, Ill., on Feb. 28, 2018.
May defeated again in Parliament over Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May looks on at the EU parliament headquarters in Brussels, on Feb. 7, 2019.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces $40-million funding for auto sector
The announcement is part of a 10-year plan for strengthening the auto sector’s competitiveness.
Child-prodigy Lucy Li warned for breaching amateurs rule in Apple advert
Lucy Li of United States tees off the fourth tee during day 5 of Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games at Hurlingham Club on Oct. 11, 2018.
OPG CEO leaving to head Tennessee Valley Authority
The chief executive officer of provincially owned Ontario Power Generation announced on Thursday that he will be taking the top job at the Tennessee Valley Authority, a historic U.S. government corporation that provides power in seven southeastern states.
Barrick CEO Bristow stands to earn as much as $18-million if targets are met
Barrick CEO Mark Bristow stands to earn as much as US$18-million at the company this year.
Mild December weather hurts Canadian Tire sales
Toronto-based Canadian Tire has focused on some strategies to guard against outside forces such as rising competition from e-commerce heavyweights, among them Amazon.com Inc.
Alberta UCP Leader Kenney pitches fixed vote date, changes to fundraising and tax rules
Jason Kenney speaks to the media at his first convention as leader of the United Conservative Party in Red Deer, Alta., Sunday, May 6, 2018. Another group has come out against United Conservative leader Jason Kenney's proposal to sell public land in northwestern Alberta to help balance the province's books. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
What Nissan is displaying at the show
The 2019 Nissan Maxima.
Nothing could stop entrepreneur and adventurer Robert Zurrer, not even kidney disease
Robert Zurrer.
Digitally enabled governments can be smarter and more efficient in delivering services
An abstract digital structure showing the concept of blockchain technology with hexadecimal hash data inside each block. This image represents a conceptual design in the domain of IT, cyberspace, cyber security, cryptocurrency or similar industry sectors. The image is a made up 3D concept render.
Must we save SNC-Lavalin? It depends which solitude’s side you’re on
Konrad Yakabuski
Take heed of the 80-per-cent rule this RRSP season
Tim Cestnick
Income-hungry investors should consider this often-overlooked corner of the preferred share market
Take a look at perpetual preferred shares. Perpetuals pay a set dividend and that’s about it. There’s no redemption date in most cases and, unlike rate-reset preferreds, there is no resetting of the dividend every five years to adjust for changes in interest rates.
Ontario government rejects Hydro One’s proposal for CEO pay of up to $2.775-million
Ontario's Energy Minister Greg Rickford speaks as Labour Minister Laurie Scott looks on during a press conference at Queen's Park in Toronto, Ont., on Dec. 17, 2018. Mr. Rickford said the government was 'profoundly disappointed' in Hydro One's compensation proposal and will not approve it.
Duplex-conversion projects running into red tape
The home of Franz Gouskov. Mr. Gouskov bought the house in Toronto's St. Clair West neighbourhood with the intention to renovate from a single family home to a duplex house.
Mudslide sweeps house off hill as storm pounds California
A crushed house is seen in the aftermath of a mudslide that destroyed three homes on a hillside in Sausalito, Calif., on Feb. 14, 2019.
The Supreme Court’s Jarvis ruling delivers a win for privacy, but it’s a missed opportunity for equality
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, Ont., on July 10, 2012.
Edmonton man surprises girlfriend with Valentine’s Day billboard proposal
Laurie Moring and her boyfriend Mike Dagenais are hoping to tie the knot this summer on Vancouver Island, where they have family.
As more students seek mental-health care, they face long waits – or pay out of pocket – as universities struggle with demand
Julia Burnham poses for a photograph in her home in Vancouver, B.C.
Canadian dollar hits 3-week low after weak domestic and U.S. data
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Quebec declines to participate in working group examining claims of coerced Indigenous sterilization
A spokesperson for Quebec’s Health Minister Danielle McCann, seen in Quebec City in September, 2018, confirmed on Thursday that the province last month declined an invitation to meet officials from the federal government, other provinces and territories.
Evening Update: Did Wilson-Raybould lose her job because she doesn’t speak French?
Chair Anthony Housefather arrives for a meeting of the House Justice and Human Rights Committee in Ottawa, Wednesday February 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Atkins not ready to put firm timetable on Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s MLB debut
Position players, including Guerrero, seen here on Nov. 2018 in Surprise, Arizona, – who batted .389 in the minors last season – don’t have to report to Toronto’s spring-complex in Florida until Monday.
China offers to end market-distorting subsidies but won’t say how
U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer, a member of the U.S. trade delegation to China, walks past a Chinese security personnel upon his arrival at a hotel after talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, China February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Momentum stocks: These six U.S. large caps could be set for further gains
The Electronic Arts Inc., logo is displayed on a screen during a PlayStation 4 Pro launch event in New York City, on Sept. 7, 2016.
First, indie-film stars Sofia Bohdanowicz and Deragh Campbell take Toronto, then they take Berlin
Directors Sofia Bohdanowicz, right, and Deragh Campbell.
Nova Scotia considers adding new cannabis stores amid disappointing online sales
Nova Scotians make their way to one of the province's 12 licensed liquor and cannabis stores on Oct. 17 2018. Nova Scotia is considering expanding the number of retail stores that sell cannabis because of lower than expected online sales.
Charlie Munger targets active managers, Elon Musk; praises China
Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc arrives at the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 5, 2018.
Review: Trouble in the Garden has the best of intentions but lacks subtlety
This earnest film stars Cara Gee as Raven, a First Nations eco-activist with much to be angry about.
Indigenous senators issue letter supporting Wilson-Raybould, say resignation leaves ‘many questions and concerns’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould take part in the grand entrance as the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation commission is released, on Dec. 15, 2015 in Ottawa, Ont.
Canadian court reserves judgment on disputed Manulife policies
Manulife Insurance headquarters in Toronto on Sept. 27, 2017.
Rich U.S. golfer Matt Kuchar’s true colours apparent in miserly tip to caddy
Cathal Kelly
Quebec won’t appeal court decision ordering restored coverage of rheumatoid-arthritis medication Remicade
Vials of Remicade at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
What Range Rover is displaying at the show
Range Rover Evoque
Liberal MP says Wilson-Raybould might have lost justice post because she doesn’t speak French
Chair Anthony Housefather arrives for a meeting of the House Justice and Human Rights Committee in Ottawa on Feb. 13, 2019.
CPPIB head worries about fallout if investors lose their appetite for private assets
Mr. Machin, seen here on Parliament Hill in 2016, says that with fast-moving markets and algorithmic trading that quickly executes sell orders at the first hint of a pricing problem, the potential for a “flash crash” style event remains meaningful, with small examples occurring in the past year or two.
Vale’s safety measures have not worked, chief executive says as woes grow
Vale S.A. CEO Fabio Schvartsman gestures during a session of Brumadinho's external commission at the Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia on Feb. 14, 2019.
Will UNDRIP be Canada’s undoing - or our triumph?
Gary Mason
General Electric scraps plan for 12-story Boston headquarters
The logo of General Electric Co. is pictured at the Global Operations Center in San Pedro Garza Garcia, neighbouring Monterrey, Mexico, May 12, 2017.
What BMW is displaying at the show
The new BMW Z4 M40i roadster.
Bombardier turns annual profit for first time in 5 years as train woes continue
A worker walks past the entrance to the Bombardier plant in Derby, central England, July 5, 2011.
The brief, shining moment of rising rates for savers and conservative investors is over
Rob Carrick
Thirty-two people arrested in drug bust targeting a network in eastern Quebec and New Brunswick
A Surete du Quebec police car is shown in Levis, Que., in October, 2012.
The best (and worst) first-date story ever
Illustration by Rachel Wada
Canada avoids world’s top players in opening round of Davis Cup
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime and Canadian team celebrate his victory against Slovakia's Norbert Gombos during the men's singles match in the Davis Cup 2019 tennis qualifier in Bratislava, Slovakia on Feb. 2, 2019.
Family Day adventure game: Choose the itinerary for an epic trip to Canada’s north
Aurora, Midnight Sun Dome, Dawson city
Reality Bites turns 25: If not the voice of a generation, at least a voice of a generation
Ethan Hawke and Winona Ryder in a scene from Reality Bites (1994).
CN Rail to expand its cargo capacity through Vancouver’s port
Doublestack container train with Vancouver skyline in the background.
Decision on who will represent Quadriga users is expected next Friday, judge says
Interested parties attend Nova Scotia Supreme Court as Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange seeks creditor protection in the wake of the sudden death of its founder and chief executive in December and missing cryptocurrency worth roughly $190-million, in Halifax on February 5, 2019. The bizarre case involving the cryptocurrency firm Quadriga CX is expected to return to a Halifax courtroom today. The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has been asked to determine which law firms will represent 115,000 Quadriga CX clients, who are owed as much as $260 million in cash and cryptocurrency. The court-appointed monitor overseeing the search for the money said it recently found more than $900,000 in digital assets. The Vancouver-based exchange was shut down Jan. 28th following the sudden death of its CEO, 30-year-old Gerald Cotten. He led his five-year-old virtual business from a home north of Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Acadia appealing hockey coach’s suspension after brawl with St. Francis Xavier
There are Canadian women fighting for Islamic State - and Ottawa needs a plan
Jessica Davis is the President and principal consultant at Insight Threat Intelligence
TSX Composite earnings scorecard: How fourth-quarter results have fared
Despite a down year a sign board displays the TSX's upbeat close on the final day of the year, in Toronto's financial district on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Blood found ‘in all directions’ in Richard Oland’s office, forensic expert testifies
The building where businessman Richard Oland was found dead is seen in Saint John, N.B. on July 14, 2014.
B.C. transit police recommend charge for man accused of groping seven-year-old girl
Staff Sergeant Troy Henyecz of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police patrols through Sapperton Station in New Westminster, B.C., in April, 2018.
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I’m going to make spaghetti carbonara or paella for friends on Family Day. Can you suggest wine pairings?
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Owner of antique store searches for owner of 102-year-old First World War letter
The letter, from a man named Earl Sorel, explains how the woman’s brother, Gordon, saved him after he was shot and died a hero.
Liberals announce partners that will run arm’s length skills development agency
The centre will be based at Toronto’s Ryerson University and will fund projects across the country that develop and test new approaches to skills development.
Limited chances to reduce government spending and cut deficit: FAO
The Tories have said Ontario has a $13.5 billion deficit and have promised to balance the budget without raising taxes.
Wealthy Nova Scotia thief filled home with pilfered artifacts, art
John Mark Tillmann, right, charged with possession of stolen property, is escorted by sheriffs from provincial court in Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2013.
Woman found guilty of terror charges in Canadian Tire attack sentenced to seven years in prison
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign all-star defensive back Rico Murray
Ottawa Redblacks' Rico Murray defends as Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Bralon Addison attempts to make a catch during the CFL East Division Final in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2018.
Ontario government looks to revamp sweeping police-accountability act that ‘overinvestigates’ officers
Ontario Attorney-General Caroline Mulroney says police officers facing independent investigations languish under a 'cloud of suspicion.'
What Mercedes-Benz is displaying at the show
Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC.
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