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Donovan, Penedo give streaking Galaxy 1-0 win over Whitecaps
Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo watches the rebound after making a save during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday August 24, 2013.
Toronto cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in collision with Jeep
ATV driver dies after crash with ambulance in western Newfoundland
Syrian opposition leader wants more action from Canada to end violence in Syria
Syrian National Council member George Sabra (L) shakes hands with member of the Syrian opposition Salem Al Mslat in Doha November 9, 2012.
Di Vaio's two goals send Impact to shutout win over Dynamo
Montreal Impact's Marco Di Vaio, right, and Houston Dynamo's Corey Ashe battle for the ball during second half MLS soccer action in Montreal, Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Riders rally for win at Commonwealth
Saskatchewan Roughriders' Weldon Brown, 35, blocks the pass to the Edmonton Eskimos' Hugh Charles during first half CFL football game action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
RCMP identify dead six-year-old boy who went missing on Saskatchewan reserve
RCMP have identified six-year-old Lee Allan Bonneau as the youngster who died after disappearing in an aboriginal community in southeastern Saskatchewan.
Hedwall leads by one at CN Canadian Women's Open
Caroline Hedwall
Sheets helps Roughriders avoid upset against Eskimos
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant hands off to teammate Kory Sheets, left, during first half CFL football game action against the in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Canada defeats United States to clinch spot in 2015 Rugby World Cup
Canada's James Pritchard (right) is tackled by Todd Clever of the United States during second half Rugby World Cup Qualifying action in Toronto on Saturday August 24, 2013.
Streaking Tiger-Cats take a bite out of Bombers
Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back C.J. Gable, right, celebrates his touchdown with teammates Greg Ellingson, left, and Joel Figueroa during first quarter CFL action as the Tiger-Cats take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Guelph, Ont., Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Ticats strike early and cruise to easy win over hapless Blue Bombers
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Jamall Johnson, centre, celebrates his interception with teammates Simoni Lawrence, left, and Courtney Stephen during fourth quarter CFL action as the Tiger-Cats take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Guelph, Ont., Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Watch: Hard work paid off, says Southampton manager Pochettino
Pilot doing survey work dies in crash in remote northern Alberta lake
An Atleo Air Cessna 185 float plane, shown in 2008
Jays recall Chad Jenkins and Chien-Ming Wang; Izturis put on 60-day DL
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chad Jenkins pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning during their interleague baseball game in San Diego, California May 31, 2013.
Watch: Hamilton on pole in Belgium
Oates used unique tactic to convince Grabovski the Capitals were right fit
In this Feb. 28, 2013 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Mikhail Grabovski (84) drives the puck around the boards during an NHL game against the New York Islanders, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Washington Capitals have signed Grabovski to a one-year, $3 million contract, giving the team another candidate for second-line centre after the departure of Mike Ribeiro.The Capitals announced the deal Friday, Aug. 23, 2013.
Public pool in Saskatchewan closed after four cases of sickness from parasite
On its 125th anniversary, reflections on the lasting power of Stanley Park
Stanley Park’s famous Hollow Tree, Vancouver, B.C., c. 1890s.
In the shadows: The darker side of Stanley Park
Prospect Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. – a woman standing near a flagpole next to a dirt road, looking out towards Burrard Inlet. c. 1890s.
'Heaven was the word for Canada:' race in Martin Luther King's 'North Star'
Rev. Bobby Turner, of Columbus, Ohio, places his hand on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington.
They had a dream: three people who were inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. acknowledges the crowd he captivated at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963: ‘Somehow’ he declared, ‘this situation can and will be changed.’
Stanley Park celebrates its 125th birthday
Stanley Park and Vancouver as seen from Cypress Mountain lookout.
Crime without punishment: Canada’s investment fraud problem
Georgette and Norman Hawe had to sell their home after investing $450,000 in what turned out to be an illegal scheme.
I Have a Dream: Then and now
Frankye Adams Johnson of Jackson, Miss., drinks tea from her Medgar Evers coffee mug.
The U.K’s experiment with summer learning
Britain's Education Secretary Michael Gove has introduced changes to the country's educational system.
New tranny the start of woes with 10-year-old SUV
2003 Honda Pilot EX.
The natural gas revival
Westport will convert a Ford F-Series pickup to bi-fuel by adding a compressed natural gas tank.
It's 'scary' watching aspects of her fiction come to life, Margaret Atwood says
With MaddAddam, to be released next week, Atwood concludes her dark trilogy, begun with Oryx and Crake, about a planet scrubbed clean by a ‘waterless flood.’
Native despair: face to face with ennui on a reserve
Jamie Oliver’s London: On the ultimate pub crawl of the chef’s favourite spots
Derek Dammann, left, and Jamie Oliver in London
Harper tundra trek part of effort to regain political footing
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is greeted by locals as he arrives in Whitehorse, Yukon on Sunday, August 18, 2013., Whitehorse is Harper's first stop on his annual northern Canada tour.
Toronto’s clean little secret: the fishing is healthy
Danny Moro, from Conservation Ontario fishes in the shore of Lake Ontario in Toronto. July 11, 2013.
In pictures: Fall's top 10 fashion trends
Yves Saint Laurent fall line (pictured)
The ultimate pub crawl: Checking out chef Jamie Oliver's favourite London spots
Dinner at the Anchor & Hope in London
On the hunt for a new director, TDSB goes back to the drawing board
TDSB acting director Donna Quan is shown inside the boardroom of the TDSB at the beginning of their meeting in Toronto on Jan. 16, 2013. The board is trying to decide upon a successor to Chris Spence, and Quan's is one name being suggested as a real possibility.
This Canadian twist on Sleepy Hollow has a happy ending
John Doyle
Canadian scientist prepares for fallout to UN climate change report
University of Ottawa Prof. Glenn Milne is among authors developing the next UN report on climate change.
Aug. 24: This week’s Talking Point – prorogation – and other letters to the editor
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper pauses during a news conference in Whitehorse on Aug. 19, 2013.
Saunders: Do China a favour and stop calling them ‘Western values’
Doug Saunders
The nudgeniks can’t save us from ourselves
Konrad Yakabuski
Want to be an entrepreneur? Then get your MBA (really)
Aaron Schwartz of Modify Watches says business schools are ‘incredibly forgiving’ places to experiment with entrepreneurial ideas.
Toronto officer who tasered Sammy Yatim under investigation
A social media photo of Sammy Yatim.
August 24: Your daily horoscope
Leo
Peameal on a bun with grilled corn and tomato relish
Perfect peameal on a bun with bourbon mustard.
Lover, grandma, saint: How Princess Diana is getting a posthumous makeover
Sarah Hampson
A fragrant and intense clematis with a promise of two months of blooms
Clematis ‘Sweet Summer Love’
Up-and-coming actor has a good Vibe going
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