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July 13

Steve Smith, Vaea Verbeek win Canadian mountain bike downhill championship
B.C. claims privilege on Kitimat report
Calgary police finish looking for evidence in missing couple’s home
Calgary police investigators check out the home where five-year-old Nathan O'Brien and his grandparents Alvin and Kathryn Liknes disappeared, in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, July 2, 2014.
Wildfire spreads, forcing evacuation of lodge near Quesnel in Euchinko Lakes
Canadians turned out in the hundreds to celebrate Germany’s World Cup win
German supporters celebrate on Front Street in Toronto following Germany's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 13, 2014.
Ticats quarterback Zach Collaros ruled out for Friday’s game against Calgary
Ticats head coach Kent Austin said after practice Sunday that Zach Collaros will miss Hamilton’s next game due to injury.
Canadians Schiffner, Grant, and Flundra impress at Calgary Stampede
Scott Schiffner of Strathmore, Alberta, rides the bull Mr. Buddy to a first place finish in the bull riding event during the final day of the Calgary Stampede rodeo in Calgary, Alberta, July 13, 2014.
Pemberton Music Festival hopes to avoid past mistakes
Jay-Z performs at the Pemberton Festival in Pemberton, B.C., on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Next week's relaunch of the Pemberton Music Festival, north of Whistler, B.C., is expected to be one of the most highly produced music festivals in Canada this year.
Best photos from July 13
SickKids steps up to give patients a prom of their own
SickKids patients and their guests celebrate during the annual prom-inspired After Hours Exclusive Teen Event in Toronto, Ontario, Friday, July 11, 2014. The evening began with makeup and hair-styling before the event, followed by a fun night of dancing, snacks and games.
Environment Canada says record temperatures broken in four B.C. communities
Skeena River caught up in land rights claim by Gitxsan Treaty Society
Mark Hume
Simon Cowell's winning streak: 'America's Got Talent' renewed, World Cup bet, fatherhood
FILE - This Nov. 19, 2013 file photo shows Simon Cowell at the Jaguar reveal of the F-Type Coupe in Playa Vista, Calif. Cowell's talent competition series "America's Got Talent," was renewed by NBC on Sunday, July 13, 2014 for a 10th season. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Israel warns Gaza of future air strikes
An explosion is seen in the northern Gaza Strip after an Israeli air strike July 13, 2014.
Canadians Schiffner, Grant, and Flundra impress at Calgary Stampede
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for Lower Mainland region
Vancouver doctors sent outside St. Paul’s for training
A woman carrying an umbrella is framed by the Lights of Hope display at St. Paul's Hospital as snow falls in Vancouver, B.C.
Andrew Wiggins lands in an exciting situation with LeBron, Cavaliers
Andrew Wiggins of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA summer league basketball Friday, July 11, 2014, in Las Vegas.
B.C. will need 25,000 nurses by 2022
Lisa Walker, a registered nurse and member of the B.C. Nurses’ Union leadership council, says supporting patients and families is the most rewarding part of hsopital nursing.
Justin Rose bolstered by Scottish win ahead of British Open
Justin Rose celebrates holing the winning putt to give him the title during day four of the Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, Sunday July 13, 2014.
Ottawa prepares to share personal data with foreign governments
A Certificate of Canadian Citizenship rests on the lap of a new Canadian Citizen during a Canadian Citizenship ceremony in Ottawa on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
Raptors rookie Bruno Caboclo knows he can play
Toronto's Bruno Caboclo brings the ball up court during an NBA summer league basketball game against Denver on Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Las Vegas.
Mario Goetze’s winning goal ends Germany’s 24-year wait
Germany's Mario Goetze, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the lone goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014.
In photos: Germany wins the World Cup
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger holds up the World Cup trophy as the team celebrates their 1-0 victor over Argentina after the World Cup final.
Entrepreneurs abuzz over Washington’s legalized marijuana
Signs advertising particular types of marijuana for sale at 2020 Solutions, a store that was opening on July 10 at 4:20 p.m. after complications prevented it from opening on July 8, the first day marijuana could legally be sold in the state.
Kelly: Soccer’s soul now resides in Germany
Cathal Kelly
Losers on the field, Brazilians find reasons to call themselves World Cup winners
Shakira performs during the closing ceremony for the soccer World Cup at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Bensch, Pool)
Doyle: Great goal but disappointing end to a great World Cup
John Doyle
Man in custody after woman airlifted to hospital from a Surrey home
Crunch time for Bombardier at Thunder Bay plant as union strike deadline looms
My husband’s boss has mentally quit her business
How many more Edward Snowshoes are in our prisons?
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Calling all CEOs: It’s time to join Twitter
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Chairman uses Twitter to his advantge. Here he’s photographed while talking on his mobile phone at the company’s offices in Toronto.
E-mail isn’t the problem. You are
Harvey Schachter
How to steer staff in four easy steps
Alleged Rodin sculpture back in the spotlight
Visitors wander through the gardens of the Rodin Museum in Paris, Saturday, April 1, 2006.
Stars of politics, sport, music fill up the VIP seats to see World Cup final
Shakira performs during the closing ceremony for the soccer World Cup at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Bensch, Pool)
Rising rates make Power Corp. a smart bet
Power Corp. is a holding company controlled by the Desmarais family, which, through a second holding company, Power Financial, owns controlling stakes in insurance company Great-West Lifeco Inc., and mutual fund giant IGM Financial Inc., which operates Investors Group and Mackenzie funds.
Inflation surge to test BoC’s resolve on low rates
A Canadian dollar, or loonie, sits on top of its American counterpart in Toronto on Sept. 20, 2007.
Investors will be closely watching West Fraser’s outlook
Martin Ellefson, General Manager, of the West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. lumber mill in Quesnel, B.C. December 16, 2010.
Court’s land claims ruling harms Canada’s business environment
Gwyn Morgan
Blue Jays grateful for All-Star break after another loss to Tampa Bay Rays
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (43) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Costs could dampen optimism around CP Rail
Rail congestion around Chicago and rising costs are expected to trump a boost in shipping volumes when Canadian Pacific Railway Co. reports financial results for the second quarter on Thursday.
Airlines to fight ‘unbelievably punitive’ Ontario fuel tax
A worker passes a window at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Feb. 5, 2014.
Due process on ice at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa president Allan Rock. Bill Grimshaw Photo
10 people injured in Cape Breton bus crash
Cabot Trail, Cape Breton National Park, Nova Scotia.
Version 2.0: Revived Pemberton Music Festival aspires to be a chart topper
Jay-Z performs at the Pemberton Festival in Pemberton, B.C., on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Next week's relaunch of the Pemberton Music Festival, north of Whistler, B.C., is expected to be one of the most highly produced music festivals in Canada this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Katherine Heigl returns to network TV with manager-mother in tow
This image released by NBC shows, back row from left, executive producers Bob Simonds, Rodney Faraon, Nancy Heigl, and front row from left, executive producers Ed Bernero, Katherine Heigl, actress Alfre Woodard and executive producer Joe Carnahan at the "State of Affairs" panel at the NBC 2014 Summer TCA on Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Chris Haston)
Harper accuses Hamas of using human shields
Prime Minister Stephen Harper suggests that Hamas are using civilians as shields from Israeli offensive.
Whiting to become No. 1 Bakken region producer in deal to buy Kodiak for $6 billion in stock
US gas prices drop 4 cents to $3.67 a gallon as crude prices fall
Mo Martin wins Women’s British Open
Mo Martin of the U.S. poses for photographs after winning the women's British Open golf tournament at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, northern England, July 13, 2014.
Capturing the action at the Calgary Stampede
Jake Wright of Milford, Utah, gets his boot caught in a stirrup on the horse Crazy Day Job in the saddle bronc event during day 3 of the Calgary Stampede rodeo in Calgary, Alberta, July 6, 2014.
Engineering company Aecom to buy URS for $4 billion
Mayor: Officer's killer lay in wait for police to arrive, bragged he was 'going to be famous'
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, center, addresses the media during a news conference talking about an early morning shooting which lead to a suspect and a Jersey City Police Department officer killed, Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Jersey City, N.J. Officer Melvin Santiago was shot in the head while still in his police vehicle as he and his partner responded to an armed robbery call at about 4.a.m., Fulop said. The Mayor said officers responding to the robbery call shot and killed the man who shot Santiago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Fire support crew from Ontario arriving in Kamloops to assist firefighters
Man could face charges after arson fire prompts evacuation of Quebec hospital
Barrick teams with Saudi Arabian miner on copper project
A general view of the construction at Barrick Gold's gold processing plant at the Pacua-Lama mine in Argentina in this May 8, 2013 picture provided by Barrick.
Too many girls in chess abandon the game in high school: governing body
Yelizaveta Orlova, who has represented Canada in international chess events, is shown in a screengrab from a recent video. There is something about the high school years that makes female chess enthusiasts stop playing, the game's governing body says. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Yu
Capsule delivering astronauts food, stink-free gym outfits launched into orbit
This photo provided by NASA, the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket launches with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, Sunday, July 13, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The rocket will carry the Cygnus spacecraft filled with over 3,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station in the company's second contracted cargo delivery flight to the space station for NASA.
Ex-'Opie & Anthony' host: I won't apologize for what SiriusXM called hate-filled Twitter rant
FILE - In a April 26, 2006 file photo, radio shock jocks Greg "Opie" Hughes, left, and Anthony Cumia, right, leave CBS Radio studios on 57th Street with fans after finishing their first morning show, in New York. Cumia is offering no apologies for what satellite radio company SiriusXM called a hate-filled Twitter rant that got him fired. The former co-host of the "Opie and Anthony Show" was let go on July 3 after tweeting his outrage at a woman he said punched him in the face on a New York street. Cumia responded in an interview early Saturday, July 12, 2014, on Fox News' "Red Eye." His tweets used an expletive degrading to women, and SiriusXM called them "racially charged." The woman he encountered is black. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano, File)
Christopher Walken to play Captain Hook in NBC's live 'Peter Pan,' airing in December
FILE - This Oct. 1, 2012 file photo shows actor Christopher Walken at the premiere of "Seven Psychopaths" in Los Angeles. NBC says Christopher Walken will play Captain Hook in the network’s live version of “Peter Pan.” NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt told a TV critics’ meeting Sunday, July 13, 2014, that the Oscar-winning actor will bring his own spin to the role. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
NBC's new Bill Cosby sitcom, now in development, could debut as soon as next summer
FILE - This Nov. 18, 2013 photo shows actor-comedian Bill Cosby in New York. Cosby could be returning to the network with a new comedy as soon as next summer. The series, described as a "classic, extended-family sitcom" with Cosby as the patriarch, is currently in the writing stage, NBC executives said at the Sunday, July 13, 2014 session of the summer TV critics' tour. It was first announced in January. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
Conductor Lorin Maazel, led New York Philharmonic and other orchestras, dies at age 84
FILE - This Feb. 28, 2008 file photo shows Lorin Maazel, music director of the New York Philharmonic during a rehearsal in Seoul, South Korea. Maazel, whose prodigious career included seven years at the helm of the New York Philharmonic, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 from complications following pneumonia at his home in northern Virginia. He was 84. (AP Photo/ Lee Jin-man, File)
Calgary police finish looking for evidence in missing couple's home
Calgary police investigators check out the home where five-year-old Nathan O'Brien and his grandparents Alvin and Kathryn Liknes disappeared, in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Police in Calgary say they've made a last sweep of the home owned by a couple who have been missing along with their five-year-old grandson since last month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Calls flooding into snitch line designed to catch offshore tax evaders
Clouds covers Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein on Feb. 21, 2008. The Canada Revenue Agency has 80 new leads on taxpayers who may be hiding money offshore after getting hundreds of calls on its new snitch line. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Keystone, Arno Balzarini
Quebec pledges $60-million more to help rebuild Lac-Mégantic, compensate victims
Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Following the science of seduction in Masters of Sex
Michael Sheen stars as William Masters and Lizzy Caplan as Virginia Johnson in Masters of Sex, which approaches sex as an imporant, yet neglected, aspect of health care.
Granola
Home-made granola
Top Picks: Healthy summer reads
Why mosquitoes are no joke
Jen Agg makes relationships a priority – both in and out of the kitchen
Stretching: An exercise in nothingness?
Runners from the New Balance team stretch before running in the Acura 10 Miler.
The birds and the tease
Bird Watchers Ben Barrett-Forrest Illustration
Stealth Workout: Keep it Clam
1. Lie on your left side with knees bent and feet positioned behind you in-line with your bum. 2. Keep your feet together while slowly using your right bum muscle to open your right knee. Don’t let your top hip roll backward. Your lower body should roughly resemble an open clam. Repeat 15 times before switching sides.
Camp X: A WWII training camp turned secret-agent school in Whitby, Ontario
Through a series of interviews with historians and war veterans, Camp X explores how the inventions, training and tactics to come out of the Canadian base played a key role in the Allies’ war efforts and how it shaped the CIA.
Health literacy 101: The science of how to read the science
Whitecaps, down to 10 men, fall down the stretch to Chivas USA
Andrew Harris leads Lions to victory over Roughriders
B.C. Lions running back Andrew Harris runs in a touchdown after he breaks a tackle from Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Weldon Brown during the first quarter of CFL football action in Regina, Sask., Saturday, July 12, 2014.
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' thumps chest with $73 million opening at box office
This photo released by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation shows Andy Serkis as Caesar in a scene from the film, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." (AP Photo/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation)
Guelph to lock out transit employees, suspend service, as of 12:01 a.m. Monday
Liberals try do-over with budget that triggered June 12 election
Chinese equity firm shows appetite in UK, buys UK's Pizza Express restaurant chain
Power back in Nova Scotia post-Arthur, outages persist in New Brunswick
A lobster fisherman slips but holds on while trying to secure lines to his fishing boat after the floating dock broke apart during Tropical storm Arthur in Escuminac, N.B. on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
Canadian banks catching up with new apps for smartphones that do more
Owen Sound police say driver with open beer in vehicle blows twice legal limit
Toronto police investigate two stabbings in city's northwest area
TV Blog Buzz: 'Orphan Black' gets no Emmy nominations but much web love
Tatiana Maslany, left and right, appears in the seventh episode of the second season of "Orphan Black" in this undated handout photo. There are no Emmy nominations for sci-fi critical darling "Orphan Black" once again this year but the show's cast and crew can take solace in the online outrage that followed the snub. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Space
'We're lucky to have her in our lives;' baby survives crash that killed mother
Josie Ledoux spends some time with her granddaughter Aurora in her deceased daughter's old bedroom in Prince Albert, Sask. on Saturday, July 12,2014. Ledoux's daughter Brandi Lepine was killed by an alleged drunk driver a year ago while pregnant with Aurora. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Chart: Vancouver rental market lag
China says 30 pct of new government cars will be electric and other 'new energy' vehicles
With strong euro hurting exporters, ECB's Draghi comes under more pressure to loosen policy
People shout slogans outside the Portuguese parliament during a protest by Portugal's main union CGTP, General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers, against cuts in salaries and pensions and others austerity measures taken by the government, in Lisbon, Thursday, July 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Stock markets look to BoC rate decision, corporate earnings for guidance
Andrew Harris leads B.C. Lions over Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-13
B.C. Lions running back Andrew Harris runs in a touchdown after he breaks a tackle from Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Weldon Brown during the first quarter of CFL football action in Regina, Sask., Saturday, July 12, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Seeing Red: Torres scores winner was Chivas USA downs 10-man Whitecaps 3-1
Vancouver Whitecaps' Gershon Koffie, left, of Ghana, and Chivas USA's Agustin Pelletieri, of Argentina, vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday July 12, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
July 13: Your lookahead horoscope
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