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Joe Pavelski has late winner as Sharks edge Jets 5-4 in battle of top Western teams
San Jose Sharks' Timo Meier (28) and Joe Pavelski (8) celebrate after Pavelski scored with just seconds left to beat the Winnipeg Jets during third period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg on March 12, 2019.
Carey Price earns 315th win to surpass Jacques Plante for most as a Canadien
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price stops Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi on a breakaway during third period NHL hockey action March 12, 2019 in Montreal.
Penguins rally from two-goal deficit to beat Capitals 5-3
Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins' Marcus Pettersson (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
U.S. college admissions scandal sweeps up actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, CEOs, other wealthy parents
In this July 10, 2013, file photo, prospective students tour Georgetown University's campus in Washington.
Tina Fontaine’s calls for help went unanswered in weeks before death, Manitoba report says
Sagkeeng councillor Marilyn Courchene holds the report as Daphne Penrose, the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, releases a special report on the death of fifteen year old Tina Fontaine at a release event at the Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre on the Sagkeeng First Nation, Man., Tuesday, March 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Asian shares subdued, sterling awaits its fate
Anti-Brexit banners are seen during a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament, ahead of a vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
B.C.'s non-resident-owned property worth more than resident-owned: Statscan
Detached homes are pictured in Vancouver, B.C., on March 4, 2019.
Cleveland Browns set to acquire star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from New York Giants
FILE -- Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants, makes a one-handed catch during a game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 2014. A year after signing Beckham to one of the largest contracts for a wide receiver in NFL history, the Giants in 2019 have agreed to trade him to the Cleveland Browns. (Barton Silverman/The New York Times)
Justin Trudeau’s charisma fades here and abroad every day the SNC-Lavalin affair continues
John Ibbitson
B.C. Premier John Horgan says public has right to know what’s in secret Surrey policing report
RCMP constables attend a call in a high crime area in the Whalley neighbourhood in Surrey, British Columbia, Friday, August 4, 2017.
Australia’s Cardinal George Pell sentenced to 6 years jail for sexually abusing choir boys
Cardinal George Pell arrives at the County Court in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 26, 2019.
Liberal-dominated justice committee set to decide if Wilson-Raybould will testify again
Jody Wilson-Raybould prepares to testify before a House of Commons justice committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2019. During her appearance before the committee, Ms. Wilson-Raybould said she faced 'consistent and sustained' political pressure from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior officials to abandon the criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin in favour of an-out-of-court settlement.
Ex-priest defrocked for sex abuse killed in his Nevada home
The shadow of pilgrims is casted on the street as they walk at the Campo San Juan Pablo II where Pope Francis will preside over an evening vigil with young people, in Panama City, on Jan. 26, 2019.
Ronaldo nets hat trick to send Juventus into CL quarters
Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci, centre left and Cristiano Ronaldo hug at the end of the Champions League round of 16, 2nd leg, soccer match between Juventus and Atletico Madrid at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, on March 12, 2019.
Calgary video game studio proposal at risk of falling apart over visa issues
The shadow of Mr. Alain Jolicoeur, President of the Canada Border Services Agency, is cast on a CBSA banner as he takes questions after an hour long techinque briefing in Vancouver, BC, November 26, 2007.
Sherry, shopping and tapas: A Spanish insider’s guide to touring España
The sherry bodegas raise and lower shades to harness natural air conditioning from outside.
'Self-reflective revenge fantasies’: Cory Doctorow’s Radicalized brings readers stories for unsettling times
Author Cory Doctorow stands for a photograph in Vancouver, B.C., on Oct. 22, 2014.
B.C. government aims to stem gang violence with school-based approach
Then-NDP education spokesperson, current B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming speaks at the Legislative Press Theatre in Victoria, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
Canada Revenue Agency ordered to pay more than $60K to worker who was sexually harassed
The Canada Revenue Agency has been ordered to pay more than $60,000 to an employee who was sexually harassed by her boss.
Do you need to rebook your flight? How to find out if you were flying on a 737 Max 8
In Canada, WestJet, Sunwing and Air Canada are still flying the aircraft to destinations where it’s not banned, with Transport Minister Marc Garneau telling reporters Tuesday that Canada has no immediate plans to ground the aircraft
Shares in WestJet, Air Canada fall as investor concerns over 737 Max 8 aircraft spread beyond Boeing
The rear of an Air Canada Boeing 737 Max aircraft arriving from Toronto is seen while on approach to land at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Boeing testing 737 Max 8s in wake of second deadly crash in months
Boeing Co., whose new 737 Max 8 aircraft is being grounded by national regulators around the world, is conducting test flights of the plane in the Seattle area and on the West Coast.
Canadian star Mikaël Kingsbury continues to push the moguls envelope
Mikaël Kingsbury, a Canadian moguls skier, is expected to win gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Saskatchewan farmers want more federal action on China canola impasse
Riders and their horses pass through a canola field as they take an afternoon trail ride near Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 19, 2016.The organization that represents rural communities in Saskatchewan says Ottawa must do more to sort out the trade dispute with China affecting Canadian canola exports. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Judge gives 4-year sentence to Quebec driver who was texting before fatal crash
A Quebec Provincial Police car sits on an empty street near the crash site July 7, 2013 where a train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames early Saturday. Hundreds in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec were forced to flee their homes after a catastrophic train derailment early Saturday. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)
Streetwise newsletter: RBC teams up with BCI and QuadReal; The latest VC trends
A shareholder leaves the Royal Bank of Canada annual meeting in Calgary, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Fallout from second 737 Max 8 crash won’t be easy for Boeing, or its clients, to ignore
Barrie McKenna
Youth arrested in Kingston terrorism case appears for bail hearing
Supt. Peter Lambertucci, left, Officer in Charge INSET Ottawa, RCMP "O" Division, answers questions from reporters as Chief Supt. Michael LeSage, Criminal Operations Officer looks on, during a press conference, after RCMP charged a youth with terrorism, in Kingston, Ont. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.A youth facing terrorism charges in Kingston, Ont., is due in court for a bail hearing Tuesday.He was charged in late January after a Canadian police investigation sparked by a tip from the FBI. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Canada’s chief health officer takes aim at misinformation in measles outbreak
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's top doctor, said she plans to work with partners and stakeholders to address misinformation around vaccines, adding that children’s health is a shared priority.
Globe editorial: A province-wide school smartphone ban? Smart idea
Ontario parents, brace yourselves: Your sons and daughters are about to have their world rocked, thanks to a new provincial policy banning smartphones from elementary and high-school classrooms as of next fall.
RBC Global Asset Management strikes agreement with BCI, QuadReal
Marche Central is pictured in Montreal, Que. The properties are both presently wholly owned by BCI and are two of the assets included in the partnership being formed.
Canadians pay higher income taxes than almost anywhere in the U.S., Fraser Institute says
Canadian tax form. Personal income tax form used in Canada.
Brexit uncertainty remains as British Parliament rejects May’s deal for second time
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to lawmakers in the House of Commons, in London, on March 12, 2019.
Is it time for Canadian startups to look beyond venture capital?
With our small population size, limited access to capital and constant competition from the United States, Canadian tech startups have been sold the idea that the best way to grow is through venture capital.
UCP leader Jason Kenney would replace Alberta farm employment rules, injury compensation
Alberta UCP Leader Jason Kenney addresses the media at his first convention as party leader in Red Deer, Alta., on May 6, 2018.
Hungry for change, Algerians press old guard to step aside
People take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria on March 12, 2019.
Leafs find teachable moment in homophobia accusation
David Shoalts
The SNC-Lavalin affair: A TV critic’s guide to all the drama
John Doyle
Gold giants have yet to shake one of the industry’s chronic problems: excessive executive pay
Jeffrey Jones
Jays president won’t set specific timelines for when team may be a contender again
President and chief executive of the Toronto Blue Jays Mark Shapiro is seen at the team’s clubhouse at Rogers Centre in Toronto last Sunday.
Six stocks uncovered by using the ‘magic formula’
John Reese
South Florida is for art lovers: Visit a redesigned gallery made fit for the sunshine state
South Florida is now for art lovers, thanks to a lush new gallery fit for the sunshine state -- the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, Florida. Handout
Alberta funds 16 green transport projects, including zero-emissions truck
Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips shown at a press meeting in Ottawa on June 28, 2018.
Theresa May’s failure on Brexit: She refuses to listen
Simon Usherwood.
Senators sign Princeton product Max Veronneau to a two-year contract
Canada’s venture-capital investment flattens after years of growth: report
Canadian venture-capital investment plateaued in 2018 with $3.7-billion flowing into Canadian startups and scale-ups, holding the country back from a fifth consecutive year of growth.
Raptors’ Serge Ibaka suspended three games for fight with Cavaliers’ Marquese Chriss
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss and Toronto Raptors centre Serge Ibaka throw punches in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena, in Cleveland, on March 11, 2019.
Around the industry for March 13
Targeted shooting leaves man in serious condition in Richmond, B.C., police say
Police secure landing gear from a small plane that crash at the foot of the Vancouver.
Police recover bodies of Ontario couple who went missing on helicopter flight
The OPP coat of arms, in Toronto, Sunday December 1, 2013.
Gordon Lightfoot film among world premieres set for Hot Docs festival
Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfootis the subject of a documentary that will premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
Evening Update: Canada has no plans to ground Boeing 737 Max 8, Garneau says; Theresa May’s revised Brexit suffers huge defeat
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks after tellers announced the results of the vote Brexit deal in Parliament in London, Britain, March 12, 2019, in this screen grab taken from video. Reuters TV via REUTERS
U.S. SEC receives permission to respond to Elon Musk’s defence of Tesla tweet
SpaceX chief Elon Musk speaks during a news conference at the Kennedy Space Center, on March 2, 2019.
Vancouver businessman David Sidoo charged in U.S. college bribery scandal
Publisher defends Patrick Brown’s book, says all facts are true and not defamatory
Former Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown sits in his chair as an Independent MPP as he listens to Provincial Finance Minister Charles Sousa deliver the Ontario Provincial Government 2018 Budget , at the Queens Park Legislature in Toronto, on Wednesday March 28, 2018. A new book purporting to tell the truth about the fall of Patrick Brown offers a rare glimpse into the machinations inside the Ontario Progressive Conservative party following his abrupt resignation as leader amid sexual misconduct allegations he denies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Edmonton police charge suspect in case involving explosive devices at banks
A man has been charged for a pair of explosions at two banks. Two guards were sent to hospital on December 13, 2018.
Warning to dictators: If you want to keep your job, don’t wreck your economy, as Bouteflika and his cronies did
The collapsing regime of Algerian autocrat Abdelaziz Bouteflika is a warning to dictators everywhere.
No need to offer ‘false balance’ to anti-vaxxers
Sylvia Stead
Countries with a solid approach to climate change that may give investors an edge
Climate change is one of the major issues of our time, and the (hopeful) transition to a more climate-friendly economy presents both risks and opportunities for investors. Thus, many savvy investors are considering a company’s carbon footprint in their bottom-up company analysis.
Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov notch upsets at Indian Wells
Bianca Andreescu hits a backhand during a first round match against Irina-Camelia Begu, on Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Open, in Indian Wells, Calif., on March 6, 2019.
It’s time to stop pretending RRSPs are a universal retirement-savings vehicle
Rob Carrick
Babe in the woods: I almost lost my daughter that day
Illustration by Wenting Li.
Why I’m overweight U.S. stocks (and likely to stay that way)
I remain overweight U.S. stocks in the portfolios my team and I manage.
Officials begin annual flood watch on New Brunswick rivers and streams
A year after record spring flooding in New Brunswick, officials say only Mother Nature knows if there will be a repeat this year. A New Brunswick flag floats in floodwater from the Saint John River in Waterborough, N.B., on Sunday, May 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Lexpert roundup: Top 10 deals; Gateway to go public; Fujifilm-Biogen deal
lexpert feb. 2019 cover
Did SNC-Lavalin enable Gadhafi’s brutality?
Konrad Yakabuski
Dick’s Sporting Goods to halt sales of rifles, ammo at 125 of its stores
A Dick's Sporting Goods store is seen in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Feb. 28, 2018.
Five math hacks to help make you spend smarter
Rob Carrick
Why mining investors need to pay attention to electric vehicle sales, three Canadian stocks Barclays likes, and the decade of TSX bank dominance
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 4, 2019 Tesla cars on sale at a shopping mall showroom after the company indicated it would be closing showrooms and in the future selling its cars online in Los Angeles, California. - Electric carmaker Tesla is reversing course on its decision to move most of its sales online, saying it will keep many of its showrooms open -- but will need to hike prices to do so. Tesla said in a statement late March 10, 2019 the new plan will mean a three percent rise in the cost of the vehicles, but won't apply that to the lowest-priced Model 3, which is being sold for $35,000."As a result of keeping significantly more stores open, Tesla will need to raise vehicle prices by about three percent on average worldwide," the statement said. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images
New statistics show number of people apprehended along U.S.-Canada border climbing
A massive build up of ice is seen after being pushed onto the shore of Mather Park, near the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ont., on Feb. 25, 2019.
Federal government announces individual compensation for Indian Day Schools survivors
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett takes part in a ceremony in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on March 8, 2019.
Wells Fargo CEO faces bipartisan grilling from U.S. House panel for bank’s ‘ongoing lawlessness’
Wells Fargo CEO Timothy Sloan testifies before the House Financial Services Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 12, 2019 in Washington, DC.
Jody Wilson-Raybould should quit the Liberal caucus
Lawrence Martin
Who’s grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 so far, and who hasn’t? A guide
Nov. 12, 2018: The actual Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 plane that would crash in Ethiopia a few months later is shown as it lands at Seattle Boeing Field King County International airport.
Tiger Woods free of neck pain ahead of Players Championship
FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, Tiger Woods tees off on the 17th hole during the final round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Woods says a sore neck that kept him out of Bay Hill last week is no longer painful. Woods says his job is to make sure to stay fit and flexible. He used the word "pliable" three times during his news conference at The Players Championship. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)
Top U.S. trade official says talks with China may be entering ‘final weeks’
FILE PHOTO - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies before House Ways and Means Committee hearing on "U.S.-China Trade” on Capitol Hill in Washington U.S., February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
BlackBerry establishing Washington subsidiary to strengthen ties with U.S. agencies
The Blackberry logo located in the lobby of the company's B building in Waterloo, Ont. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. BlackBerry Ltd. is setting up a completely separate subsidiary in Washington, D.C., to strengthen the company's ties with critical U.S. federal agencies that require highly secure cloud-based services. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Ryan
Canadian curlers begin talks with federation to address concerns about difference in prize payouts at national championships
Team Alberta poses with the Brier tankard after beating Team Wild Card, in Brandon, Man., on March 10, 2019.
BBC to be investigated over suspected pay discrimination, equality watchdog says
In this file photo taken on Oct. 30, 2017, the entrance to the headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) are seen in London.
Uber agrees to pay $20-million to settle drivers’ class-action suit
FILE PHOTO: Uber's logo is displayed on a mobile phone in London, Britain, September 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo
Alphonso Davies returns to Vancouver, aims to help Canada stay perfect in CONCACAF Nations League qualifying run
Alphonso Davies gestures during the Telekom Cup final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Moenchengladbach, at Merkur Spiel-Arena, in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Jan. 13, 2019.
Junos 2019: The American-born Barr Brothers keep on rockin’ in the Canadian world
Barr Brothers illustration
Brother and sister’s shared Quebec cottage balances privacy with communal gathering spaces
Cottage near Sainte Agathe shared by Mario Januario and his sister Cristina. Design by Eric Tremblay, Atelier Boomtown.
Tuesday’s TSX breakouts: A stock yielding 4% with a stable dividend and steady earnings growth
Blue Stock Chart Growth
How to see Paris like a real Parisian
The Canal de l'Ourcq runs through the Paris suburb of Pantin.
Canada, U.S. refuse to ground Boeing 737 Max 8s; Canadian carrier Sunwing suspends four planes on its own
With landing gear down, Air Canada flights are about to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport fly over Carlingview Dr., on Mar 12 2019. Air Canada is continuing to fly Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in spite of other countries stopping those craft from landing or taking off. This follows on the news that software may have been involved in the recent Ethiopian crash that killed all souls on board, including 18 Canadians.
Mastercard acquiring Toronto-based fintech company Ethoca
A Mastercard logo is seen on a credit card in this picture illustration Aug. 30, 2017.
Dance like everyone is watching: At the Youth America Grand Prix, professional futures are on the line as aspiring dancers compete for their big break
A dancer performs at the 2019 Youth America Grand Prix dance competition in Toronto on March 10, 2019.
Volkswagen warns of job cuts as margins fall and focus turns to electric vehicles
Herbert Diess, CEO of German automaker Volkswagen AG, speaks at the company's annual press conference on March 12, 2019 in Wolfsburg, Germany.
If you judge by ETF sales trends, pessimism about the loonie is rampant
Canadian dollar coins are displayed on a map of North America on January 9, 2014 in Montreal.
Canadian women’s baseball stars Kate Psota, Ashley Stephenson retire
Canada's Ashley Stephenson reacts after scoring during fifth inning women's baseball action against Venezuela at the Pan American Games in Toronto on Saturday July 25, 2015. Longtime Canadian national women's baseball team members Kate Psota and Ashley Stephenson are retiring as players. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
Led by millennials, responsible investing is on the rise
Research prepared for Mackenzie Investments late last year found that 31 per cent of millennial investors either usually or always consider environmental, social or governance factors in their investing. That’s more than double the percentage of baby boomers.
Canada’s oil output cuts preventing Suncor from sending heavy crude to U.S. Gulf Coast by rail, executive says
A man is reflected in a sign as he leaves the building where the Suncor Energy headquarters is located in Calgary, on Jan. 17, 2002.
Man killed by heavy machinery in third workplace fatality in Alberta this month
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