St. John’s-born man now reported as world’s oldest male

When James McCoubrey heard he is reportedly the oldest man in the world, he said, “That’s a bunch of bunk,” according to his 84-year-old daughter. “It’s beginning to sink in a little...

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Hawks’ goals are just that: They need to start scoring

There is no panic or frustration. But Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville acknowledges his team is in a tough spot going into tonight’s Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. “You lose...

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Engaging employees fosters innovation: Amanda Lang

Canada’s innovation is being strangled at home, in school and in workplaces, says Amanda Lang. Lang — the senior business correspondent for CBC News — drew on her recent book, “The Power...

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“All of the lower trails are ‘chuiso,’  closed” we were told at the information desk. Dreaded words for hikers to hear having travelled such a long distance to walk one of the most...

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‘We were upon them unawares’

“They knew not the danger before they felt the same; too late to recover it … soon after they struck a ground and had soon after her stern and hinder parts beaten to pieces.”   Despite...

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Growth in the United States, more stable Eurpean economy will help

TORONTO - The global economy is headed for a better year in 2014 on the back of growth in the United States and more stable conditions in Europe, says BMO's chief economist Doug Porter. Porter made...

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