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July 31

Clark's briefing material offers rare glimpse into life as a new premier
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark talks with media following the morning meetings at the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 21, 2011.
Video: Alberta PC leadership candidate Ted Morton on talks with Ottawa
Still from Ted Morton campaign video.
The Dragon's Den approach to immigration
Sumitra Rajagopalan
Obama, U.S. lawmakers strike deal to raise debt ceiling
Konrad Yakabuski
Delete me in St. Louis
Stocks jump, gold falls on U.S. debt deal news
Kileen goes wire-to-wire at Utah Championship
J.J. Kileen
Man killed, two other people injured in Carnival shooting
A discarded Caribana costume sits on the grass as police guard a Special Investigations Unit crime scene on Lakeshore Boulevard in Toronto, July 31, 2011.
Map: Where to find Toronto's heritage trees
Rubenstein: No one more dominant than Tseng
Yani Tseng major winners
How old is the U.K.'s youngest grandfather? (Hint: under 30)
Professor Arthur Motyer had a profound impact on his students
Arthur Motyer
Bob Baffert claims fifth Haskell Invitational
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert won his fifth Haskell International on Sunday after Jockey Martin Garcia guided Coli to victory in Sunday’s $1-million race at Monmouth Park. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Rangers relieved; idle Yankees baffle
Ubaldo Jimenez #38 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 30, 2011 in San Diego, California. In a recent announcement Jimenez has been traded to the Cleveland Indians. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Interim NDP leader honours Layton at Vancouver Pride
People dance on a float as it passes by during the annual Vancouver Pride Parade in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, July 31, 2011.
Eco-conscious farmers press for help to make their pastures greener
Cattle farmer Charlie and Kim Sytsma with a calf at their farm in Athens, Ontario.
Right-wing lobby group backs dark-horse candidate for Alberta Liberal leadership
Craig Chandler speaks during candidate speeches at the Tory Leadership Convention in Toronto on May 30, 2003. Chandler withdrew at the party's convention after using his speech to critique the other contenders.
Vancouver mayor may pay the political price for bike lanes
Mark Hume
The Big Three
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Fred Reid (32) is taken down by B.C. Lions' Solomon Elimimian (56) deep in the BC zone in first half CFL action in Winnipeg, Thursday, July 28, 2011. Reid and the 4-1 Bombers take on the 5-0 Eskimos in this week's big CFL clash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
B.C. mayors divided on TransLink's funding plan
A TransLink employee directs commuters to lineup for the special bus service at the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrian Station after a service disruption. The transit company is prepared to introduce a gas tax but is waiting for mayoral approval.
Five to watch at the Rogers Cup
Vancouver's first public event since riot goes off without a hitch
Thousands of people gather on shore and on boats during the annual Celebration of Light over English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 30, 2011.
Vancouver to launch clean crack-pipe distribution project
A aboriginal prostitute smokes some crack in Vancouver's lower East side February 8, 2002. Police are investigating the house and surrounding farm as part of their investigation into the disappearance of up to 50 woman.
Spas need regulation, doctor says after death of Quebec woman
Experts warn that spas can be dangerous since the industry is unregulated.
Toronto's urban forests face new challenges
Philip van Wassenaer, an Arborist with Urban Forest Innovations Inc. talks about the beetle he found in the heritage tree, a 150-200 year old Red Oak tree at Queen's Park in Toronto.
Canadian wreck in Wales battered by tides of change
The City of Ottawa, built in 1860, was scrapped near the Welsh town of Rhyl in 1906. The remains of the hull are still buried in the sand up to what would have been the vessel's main deck.
Venus Williams is walking on sunshine
Seguin basks with Stanley Cup in Leafs’ backyard
The oil-diamond analogy
The EthicalOil.org site proffers that consumers must choose between oil that comes from countries that repress gays and lesbians or oil produced by countries that celebrate gays and lesbians. Creator Alykhan Velshi says the image on the left shows gays being hanged in Iran. The image on the right is from Toronto’s annual Pride parade.
All should be able to swim
Norway's Anders Brievik: looking into the mind of a mass killer
A Norway cup soccer player warms next to a makeshift memorial alongside the football pitches for the victims on government buildings and massacre on the youth camp of the Norwegian Labour Party in Oslo on July 31, 2011.
Canadian submarine restricted from diving deep because of rust
HMCS Windsor will be restricted in its ability to dive deep beneath the seas because of rust, according to a document obtained by The Canadian Press. People walk and cycle along a dock as HMCS Windsor prepares to dock in Halifax on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006.
Best pictures from July 31
Muslim woman attend mass prayer session "Tarawih", which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al Markaz Al Islami mosque in Makassar, South Sulawesi July 31, 2011.
Libyan rebels crack down on rogue militias
Libyan rebels try to fix a rifle near the front line outside the village of Tiji in western Libya, July 31, 2011.
Ramadan adds new tumult to a region in turmoil
Egyptian workers prepare a hall that will serve as a courtroom for the upcoming trial of the ousted Egyptian president at the police academy on the outskirts of Cairo on July 31, 2011.
MLB Trade Roundup: Furcal to Cards; Bourn to Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Rafael Furcal to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. In this file photo, Furcal reacts in front of Philadelphia Phillies catcher after hitting a solo home run in the second inning in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Los Angeles October 12, 2008. REUTERS/Mark J. Terrill/Pool
Following in Europe's mistaken footsteps
President Barack Obama talks about the ongoing budget ceiling negotiations, Friday, July 29, 2011, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington.
Consider this: A new visa should allow immigrant entrepreneurs into Canada
President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Research In Motion (RIM) Mike Lazaridis gestures during the annual general meeting of shareholders in Waterloo on July 12, 2011.
Gold-related equity funds left in bullion's dust
Attracting the entrepreneurial immigrant
Kam Ko, president of Kobotic Ltd. is photographed at his robotics, welding fixturing and manufacturing facility in Richmond Hill, Ont. on July 28, 2011. In addition to the robotics and welding business he has also designed a chair for dentists to reduce strain.
NFL free agent roundup
Cedric Benson of the Cincinnati Bengals has agreed to a one-year, $3-million contract. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Blue Jays stand pat at trade deadline
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos chose not to wheel and deal on deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Future of Yellow Media rests on dividend decision
High fuel costs weigh on fragile airline recovery
Photos: Immigrant entrepreneurs past and present
Zahra al-Harazi has a net worth of $3-million and made the Top 40 under 40 list in 2009
Daisy Buchanan's Daughter, by Tom Carson
Tom Carson
As U.S. debt farce continues, the job picture adds to worries
Free pens and resume building pamphlets are displayed during the Job Hunter's Boot Camp at College of San Mateo, Calif.
Thom Beers: the king of 'testostereality' TV
Thom Beers attends the HRTS Hitmakers Cable Reality: 'Unscripted on Cable: The State of the Business' event at the Beverly Hilton on April 21, 2010.
TSN stepping stone to head coaching jobs
Craig MacTavish of TSN has accepted a job with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Canada's Catherine Pendrel tops cycling test
Balancing the wedding budget with etiquette
Cochrane settles for silver
Silver medalist Ryan Cochrane of Canada poses after the Men's 1500m Freestyle Final during Day Sixteen of the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center on July 31, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Ukraine's Dolgopolov wins first ATP title
Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov holds the trophy as Croatia's President Ivo Josipovic looks on after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic in their final match of Croatia Open tennis tournament in Umag, Croatia, Sunday, July 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic Bandic)
As earnings season hits home stretch, focus turns to jobs
David Berman
A broken vow, and wasteful excess, on business subsidies
Barrie McKenna
Blue Jays strike down Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays' shortstop John McDonald (L) tags out Texas Rangers' base runner Endy Chavez trying to steal second base during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto July 31, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Cassese
Canada finishes fifth at women's U19 worlds
Canada defeated France 70-52 on Sunday in their final game at the FIBA U19 women's basketball championships in Chile. Getty Images/ FRANCK FIFE
Report: No chance Kobe Bryant will play in Turkey
The NBA is reporting there is a zero per cent chance that Lakers star Kobe Bryant will play in Turkey. Getty Images/Mark RALSTON
Christmas is here - at department stores
Father Christmas and Mrs Christmas pose for photographers at Harrods department store in central London on July 28, 2011,
7 ways to improve your running form
Can short daily workouts make a difference?
A runner's diary: How to persevere in the heat
The life of a Kenyan runner in Canada: day jobs and mediocre prizes
Kenyan born marathon runners Evans Maiko, 29, David Karanja, 32 and Benard Onsare, 28 run in their neighbourhood in Hamilton, Ont., on July 28, 2011
Get royal treatment with a kink whisperer at this Scottish spa
Edinburgh's award-winning The Balmoral Spa
My toddler greets everyone she meets
No time for a workout? Try micro-exercise
How to get those darn ants out of your house
Peter Jensen
Senator employs her love of gardening to keep fit
Senator Vivienne Poy gardening at her cottage.
Kids' hospital uses mobile music studio as therapy
Alvaro Juarez-Vado, 15, in Vancouver, July 27, 2011.
Blazers' Batum signs with Nancy of France
Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum has signed a contract with Nancy of France. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Canaccord's 50% stake in BGF propels securities firm into Australia and Hong Kong
No. 12 forever
Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar acknowledges the crowd at a ceremony to retire his number 12 jersey, before the Blue Jays MLB American League baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Toronto July 31, 2011. Alomar is the first Blue Jays player to be inducted to the Baseball Hall Of Fame and have his jersey retired by the team. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill
Editorial cartoons, August 2011
Babs Asper, matriarch of Canadian media family, dies suddenly at 78
Suspected Peruvian war criminal removed from Canada: CBSA
A Canada Border Services Agency officer stands behind Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney as they announce the capture of a fourth war criminal during an availability in the foyer of the House of Commons, Wednesday July 27, 2010.
Jays honour Roberto Alomar
Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar (L), former Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston and Alomar's father Sandy Alomar senior (R) attend a ceremony to retire his number 12 jersey, before the Blue Jays' MLB American League baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Toronto July 31, 2011. Alomar is the first Blue Jays player to be inducted to the Baseball Hall Of Fame and have his jersey retired by the team. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill
Asomugha surprised he became an Eagle, too
This Sept. 19, 2010, file photo shows Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha who was signed on Friday by the Philadelphia Eagles (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Concrete slab collapses in Montreal tunnel, no injuries reported
Spending cuts may salvage U.S. credit rating
A U.S. flag flies at the Capitol July 30, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Members of the Congress continued to debate on the debt ceiling plan.
China's Sun Yang breaks freestyle record
China's Sun Yang celebrates after winning the men's 1,500m Freestyle final with a new world record of 14 minutes 34.14 seconds at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Shanghai on Sunday.
Toronto FC has late rally to tie Portland Timbers 2-2 on the road
Road field advantage? Burris scores TD, Stamps contain Roughriders in 22-18 win
FINA says no positive drug tests at world aquatics championships in Shanghai
Stampeders slip past Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Weston Dressler (left) tackles Calgary Stampeders kick returner Larry Taylor after a riders missed field goal during the first quarter CFL football action at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday July 30, 2011 in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
X Games: Shaun White edges Montreal’s Pierre-Luc Gagnon
July 31: Your lookahead horoscope
Leo
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