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Watch: Panama beats Cuba 6-1 at Gold Cup
Stampeders overcome 24-point deficit to beat reeling Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes' Michael Klassen, left to right, Shea Emry, and Chip Cox, send Calgary Stampeders' Jon Cornish, flying during first half CFL action in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, July 20, 2013.
MacLennan wins gold in return to competition at Canada Cup trampoline meet
Rosannagh MacLennan trains at the Skyriders Trampoline Club in Richmond Hill.
Winless streaks continue as Impact and FC Dallas play to draw
Montreal Impact's Hassoun Camara holds onto FC Dallas Conor Shanosky while fighting for the ball during first half MLS action in Montreal Saturday, July 20, 2013.
B.C. man struck, killed by CN train
The photo was taken in northern Alberta. The photo depicts two locomotives paired with a tank car fuel tender. The caboose at the end of the train is not used in regular freight service with the locomotives.
TFC coach wonders if there is a curse hanging over referees and his team
TFC's Justin Braun (right) fights for the ball against New York Red Bulls' Markus Holgersson (left) during the fist half of their MLS game Saturday July 20, 2013 in Toronto.
Watch: Froome on the brink of Tour crown
Watch: Jays drop second straight to Rays
Watch: Delbonis delight at Federer shock
Flyers sign Couturier to a two-year contract extension
Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier is seen during an NHL game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Philadelphia.
Goals hard to come by as TFC and New York Red Bulls play to scoreless draw
TFC's Jeremy Brockie (right) fights for the ball against New York Red Bulls' Kosuke Kimur during the fist half of their MLS soccer game Saturday July 20, 2013 in Toronto.
Rays continue their mastery of Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie gestures from first base in the bottom of the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto July 20, 2013.
Beyonce and Jay-Z join thousands in 'Justice for Trayvon' rallies in the U.S.
Aqua Etefia holds up a Trayvon Martin mask as he attends a "Justice for Trayvon" rally, Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Miami. The Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network organized "Justice for Trayvon" rallies nationwide to press for federal civil rights charges against George Zimmerman, who was found not guilty in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. (
Former slugger Carlos Delgado says 2013 Jays need to ‘have fun’
In this file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Carlos Delgado gestures while talking to a fan during a break in eighth-inning AL play against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Friday, October, 1, 2004. Delgado met the media on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s pregame ceremony that will see him inducted into the club’s Level of Excellence at Rogers Centre.
Jets sign Zach Redmond to one-year contract
In this file photo, Winnipeg Jets' Zach Redmond (L) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg February 7, 2013. The Jets announced on Saturday they have signed Redmond to a one-year contract.
Five women to attempt to swim length of Lake Ontario in five-day relay
Expos fans gather at Rogers Centre in hopes of luring a team back to Montreal
Montreal Expos fans fill an outfield section during AL action between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Saturday July 20, 2013. The Montreal fans hope to lure a major league team back to their city.
Two weeks after train derailment, Lac-Mégantic search crews break
Crews continue to dig through the rubble inside the "red zone" in Lac-Mégantic, Que. on July 14, 2013.
Hydro crews begin cleanup of thunderstorm that killed one in Quebec
Rich sound of Bose SoundLink Mini Speaker comes at a premium
The Soundlink Mini can be paired with up to six different Bluetooth A2DP compatible devices. Thanks to a 3.5mm audio port built into the side of the Mini’s chassis, it’s also possible to connect older hardware such as an iPod classic to the speaker. No matter what you’re connected to, Bose insists that you’ll be able to pump seven hours of music through the Soundlink Mini’s speakers.
Fans hold candlelight vigil for Cory Monteith in Vancouver
A young girl and a woman hold candles as they sit at a memorial during a candlelight vigil for late Canadian actor Cory Monteith outside the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday July 19, 2013. Monteith's body was found in a room at the hotel July 13.
Flaherty misses meetings of G20 on economy due to illness, spokeswoman says
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty arrives to a swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Monday, July 15, 2013.
Federal government, diplomats get steep discount on booze in Ontario
Shoppers stocked up on alcohol at the Queen's Quay LCBO location Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2013, in advance of a potential strike.
How one billionaire - and America's housing market - came back from the brink
Real estate mogul Jorge Perez's company is responsible for part of this skyline on Brickell Avenue in downtown Miami.
In pictures: Honest Ed's legacy lives in the memories of Torontonians
Honest Ed’s was still a draw for Marsha Lederman's parents and her sister Rachel even after they moved to the suburbs from their house on Major St.
Chris Alexander has 'big shoes to fill' as Immigration Minister
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander arrives at Rideau Hall for a cabinet swearing in ceremony July 15, 2013 in Ottawa. Mr. Alexander is following the footsteps of his father and grandfather into public service.
Who is Walter Wolf and why is he wanted?
Interpol, the world’s largest international police organization, posted his head shot to its website in March with this caption: Wanted by the judicial authorities of Slovenia for prosecution/to serve a sentence.
Walter Wolf: A wanted man
Interpol, the world’s largest international police organization, posted his head shot to its website in March with this caption: Wanted by the judicial authorities of Slovenia for prosecution/to serve a sentence.
Why do some amateur cyclists resort to doping?
There are amateur cyclists who dress like pros, talk like pros and think like pros. Sometimes, they are also caught doping like pros.
Honest Ed’s was a rite of passage for many new Canadians in Toronto
What Honest Ed’s meant to my immigrant family
Honest Ed’s was still a draw for Marsha Lederman's parents Jacob (Ted) Lederman and Gitla (Jean) Lederman and her sister Rachel even after they moved to the suburbs from their house on Major St.
The new pastels: baby blue escapes the nursery
If pastel tones are commonly associated with nurseries, they can also be supremely sophisticated, as the pale green shade of this tufted sofa shows. Belmont sofa, from $4,740 at Barrymore (www.barrymorefurniture.com).
Who killed Detroit? Not who you think
Margaret Wente
Haute couleur: Why pastels are anything but washed-out
The new rose-tinted Wireframe Sofa by London designers Sam Hecht and Kim Colin for Herman Miller is exactly what it sounds like: a cloud-like, cotton-candy couch floating in a white wire frame.
July 20: This week’s Talking Point – the Zimmerman case – and other letters to the editor
A protester, bullet-shell keychain hanging from a lanyard, displays an image of Trayvon Martin at a demonstration this week.
Buying Used: Fuel economy trumped performance for the 2011 Ford Explorer
The 2011 Ford Explorer was aimed at soccer moms instead of off-road rock-hoppers.
Who is Shelly Glover, Canadian culture’s new federal cop?
A twice-elected member of parliament from Saint Boniface, Minister of Heritage Shelly Glover inherits a budget-sapped.
Self-driving cars are here - but they’re not legal yet
Thomas Weber and the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Mr. Harper can punch, but he can’t recast
Jeffrey Simpson
Think you’ve seen Newfoundland? You’ve never seen anything like this
The steel legs of Fogo Island Inn echo the wooden struts beneath traditional fishing stages.
Suddenly, all politics is municipal
Doug Saunders
In photos: Four hot spots in the U.S. housing recovery
There is no shortage of indications that Miami, after tanking during the housing collapse, is back in business. In and around Miami Beach, there is a flowering of new buildings aimed at attracting the ultra-wealthy, including one featuring “sky garages” – parking spots just outside the entrance to your high-rise unit, accessible by a car-sized elevator. But it’s not just the luxury segment that is surging. Miami also has the advantage of drawing a considerable number of international buyers – whether from Latin America, Russia or Canada. “Miami has really stepped up to be the hottest city in the world,” said Stephen Ross, chairman of Related Cos., a major New York developer.
Watch: Rays smack four homers to beat Jays
The new must-have gardening tool
THE ORIGINAL GARDEN BROOM ($19.99 at Rona, Home Hardware and Lee Valley Tools) is this week's gardening tool of the week.
I’m seeing hellebores everywhere this year. Do they need special attention?
Hellebore
July 20: Your daily horoscope
Dapper men, now and then: The dandy in pictures
Beau Brummell, equated now with frippery, actually heralded a move to simplicity.
It takes just minutes to prepare this decadent lobster salad
Marc-Alexandre Mercier, chef and co-owner of Hôtel Herman in Montreal, says his ideal dish for entertaining friends at home is this grilled lobster salad.
Orange Is the New Black is juicy and subversive viewing
John Doyle
I hate unflattering knee-length shorts. Is there an office-appropriate alternative?
Amy Verner
Mars
Madison Boratto, 27: ‘Terrifying.’
Plant of the Week: Corydalis ‘Wildside Blue’
There are many varieties and shades of corydalis. Depicted here, the intense and lovely “wildside blue.”
Outdoor curtains: breezy or fusty and old-fashioned?
Outdoor curtains can be luxurious - but they have to be made of the right stuff.
After rehearsals, Cats choreographer unwinds in this impeccably decorated living room
Gino Berti’s living room.
Chardonnay gets revenge (with a little help from Canada)
Beppi Crosariol
My husband equates dressing well with work. How do I get him to embrace a smart casual look?
Russell Smith
The rise (and falsities) of the dandy
Reactionaries such as Don Cherry have often been as flamboyant in their dress as gender-transgressors have, busting the notion that dandyism is the sole domain of urban liberals.
George Nakashima’s wood designs still stunningly modern decades after his death
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