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July 17

Universal Pictures distances itself from offensive casting call for 'Straight Outta Compton'
This photo released by Universal Pictures shows the cast and filmmakers of "Straight Outta Compton, " clockwise, from top left, producer Ice Cube, director F. Gary Gray, producer Dr. Dre, Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), Jason Mitchell (Eazy-E) and O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube). (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Todd MacMillan)
Downed Malaysian plane was carrying delegates to AIDS conference
An Emergencies Ministry member walks at a site of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 plane crash near the settlement of Grabovo in the Donetsk region, July 17, 2014. Australian officials have confirmed that several prominent AIDS/HIV researchers were on board, en route to a conference in Melbourne.
Omar Khadr agrees to stay in federal prison, but won’t give up youth status
Lawyers for the former Guantanamo Bay detainee consented Thursday to a stay of a recent decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal that ordered he be transferred to a provincial jail.
'Stalker' creator defends show saying it doesn't cross a line, don't watch if you disagree
Dylan McDermott appears on stage during the "Stalker" panel at the CBS 2014 Summer TCA held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine: what we know
A woman, who said she believed her sister was on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, cries as she waits for more information about the crashed plane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang July 18, 2014. The Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 was brought down over eastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing all 295 people aboard and sharply raising the stakes in a conflict between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels in which Russia and the West back opposing sides.
Blair to reconsider reimbursing legal fees of former drug squad officer
Bill Blair, shown in a 2013 photo, says that Rick Benoit’s actions, if proven, would have been a gross dereliction of duty.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival puts Joan Baez front and centre
Linda Tanaka, artistic director for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, says her responsibilities include programming the festival and recruiting performers.
Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar
California bank to pay $4 million to Democratic politicians defrauded by campaign treasurer
CBS won't dictate to its announcers whether or not to use Redskins name during games
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions before the ribbon-cutting and opening of Levi's Stadium Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open their new home. The $1.2 billion Levi's Stadium, which took only about 27 months to build, also will host the Super Bowl in 2016 and other major events. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Trek president, brother of Wisconsin Democrat, says Gov. Scott Walker should take down ad
Whitecaps keep things in perspective heading into Salt Lake
MH17: Surface-to-air missile downed Malaysia Airlines jet, U.S. says
A woman with a child walks past the crash site of a passenger plane near the village of Grabovo, Ukraine. Ukraine said a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down Thursday as it flew over the country, and both the government and the pro-Russia separatists fighting in the region denied any responsibility for downing the plane.
Nova Scotia teen banned from social-media sites for 21 months
A photo illustration shows the applications Facebook and Instagram on the screen of an iPhone.
James Hinchcliffe hopes to exorcise ghosts of races past
James Hinchcliffe and his team prepare for the Indy Toronto on Thursday, July 18. The Canadian has been plagued this season with collisions, mechanical failures and other problems.
Coup forces mass exodus of Cambodian labourers from Thailand
Many of the Cambodian workers who were forced out of Thailand in June are attempting to return, such as the migrants seen here.
Police discourage amateur search for bodies of three missing Calgarians
Police investigators comb a hay field north of Airdrie, Alta., Saturday, July 5, 2014, looking for clues to the disappearance of three people.
Sergio Garcia continues to shoot for his first major win at British Open
Sergio Garcia opened the British Open with a 4-under 68, two strokes behind first-round leader Rory McIlroy, and still in search of that elusive first win in a major.
Ten music events in Toronto this week: July 18 to 24
FedEx charged with assisting illicit pharmacies by shipping drugs without prescriptions
When it comes to concussions, race teams are ahead of the pack
Like many players in contact sports, Dario Franchitti, 41, made the only real choice available to him after an accident caused his third big concussion: retirement.
Five things to do in Toronto this weekend: July 18 to 20
CFIA suspends licence of Saskatchewan beef plant over food safety concerns
After two aviation disasters, Malaysia Airlines will struggle to survive
Receiver alleges in lawsuit that CFL didn't protect him from concussion effects
Source: Canadiens’ director of player development Patrice Brisebois resigns
A source says Patrice Brisebois, who has served as director of player development for the past two years, told general manager Marc Bergevin ealier this week of his intentions to leave the Habs.
The best images from July 17
Jay Moledzki (left) and Jim Mitchell jump from Gridset in Innfjorden, Norway.
Self-published poet laureate in NC resigns days after uproar over governor's selection process
‘We turned a negative into a positive’
One of the Beaches International Jazz Festival’s many stages includes for big band.
Injuries pile up as Ticats face undefeated Stampeders in Week 4
The unbeaten Calgary Stampeders appear to have a favourable matchup when they host a winless Hamilton Tiger-Cats this Friday, July 18.
Judge says gays can marry in Florida Keys, but state appeal plan blocks weddings for now
Wildfire forces 1,500 to evacuate from West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhood
For Israel, self-defence is an absolute right – and an incomplete strategy
An Israeli rocket is fired into the northern Gaza Strip July 17, 2014. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday instructed the military to begin a ground offensive in Gaza, an official statement from his office said. The Israeli military says Gaza militants have fired more than 1,300 rockets into Israel. Palestinian health officials say 233 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air and naval strikes. One Israeli civilian has been killed by fire from Gaza. REUTERS/Amir Cohen (ISRAEL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
New Brunswick’s aborted abortion policy
July 2/2008- Dr. Henry Morgentaler. Photo by Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail
Correction: Apple-Board story
Former minister Jean Garon nurtured sovereignty movement’s roots
Jean Garon served as agriculture minister in Réné Lévesque’s government, and education minister under Jacques Parizeau.
Eleven stocks that look ready to tumble after a good run
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Helicopter hit Manitoba lake because pilot likely got disoriented:TSB report
How indexing helped these retirees live footloose and fancy-free
Andrew Hallam
Australia’s carbon reversal sets new tone for global climate talks
Smoke billows from a steel plant near Sydney, this month. Australia’s government repealed its tax on major greenhouse gas polluters.
Unbeaten Stamps prepared for a winless Ticats team missing key starters
Alberta leadership hopeful Prentice lets carbon capture go
Former industry minister Jim Prentice is photographed at The Globe and Mail in 2012.
Orphaned YouTube cubs missing mom but recovering at Yukon preserve
In pictures: Civilian toll in Gaza climbs
Palestinian boys salvage belongings from a damaged home, which police said was targeted in an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, July 17, 2014.
Puerto Rico power company's finances worry US investors, who call for more information
Video ad pranksters get bitten
A frame from a videoshows what the posters claimed was a shark near Kingston, Ont, posted to YouTube on July 10, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, YouTube, Fisher86
Social Security field offices to continue issuing statements that verify benefits, income
Washington scolds Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza
Children's shoes are bagged among belongings salvaged from a damaged Palestinian home, which police said was targeted in an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City July 17, 2014. Israeli shelling killed four Palestinian boys on a Gaza beach on Wednesday, an incident the military called tragic, and Israel and Hamas said they would cease attacks for five hours on Thursday for a humanitarian truce requested by the United Nations.
Marvel announces African-American character will take over as Captain America
This photo released by Marvel shows superhero Sam "The Falcon" Wilson. Captain America will be an African-American. Marvel Comics' chief creative officer Joe Quesada says superhero Sam "The Falcon" Wilson will take over as the patriotic Avenger in an upcoming installment of the long-running comic book series. (AP Photo/Marvel)
'NCIS' veteran Mark Harmon will shepherd, make appearances on new 'NCIS: New Orleans' on CBS
From left, Executive producer Jeffrey Lieber, Executive producer Mark Harmon and actress Zoe McLellan speak on stage during the "NCIS: New Orleans" panel at the CBS 2014 Summer TCA held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Allman movie: Indicted filmmakers 'haunted' by fatal train crash but 'this was not a crime'
Veteran forward Paul Pierce officially joins Washington Wizards
Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce (left) officially signed with the Washington Wizards on July, 17, 2014.
Don’t get caught up in the busyness bubble
Harvey Schachter
Job seekers, take the time to build your online brand
Why leaders need to strengthen their partnerships
Sean Forkan is the general manager of Symantec Canada.
National Geographic TV show experiment puts cellphone and no cellphone lanes on DC sidewalk
As part of their Mind Over Masses television show, National Geographic has divided a one block-long sidewalk into two sections; one for cell phone users and the other for those not using a cell phone in downtown Washington, Thursday, July 17, 2014. The walkway warnings were put there by the brains behind a National Geographic television show as part of a behavioral science experiment.(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Waterton hikes offer for Chaparral Gold by 10%, drops minimum threshold
In pictures: Israeli offensive lights up skies over Gaza
The mother of two boys from the Shaibar family, whom medics said were killed along with a girl from the same extended family by an Israeli air strike after the end of a five-hour humanitarian ceasefire, grieves during their funeral outside a hospital morgue in Gaza City July 17, 2014. The Palestinian death toll rose to 229, mostly civilians, according to Gaza health officials. In Israel, one civilian has been killed by fire from Gaza, where the Israeli military says more than 1,300 rockets have been launched into the Jewish state.
Pine Cliff Energy to pay $100M for gas assets in Alberta, southern Saskatchewan
Lego’s blueprint for success, one brick at a time
The LEGO® Movie (2014).
Business Highlights
'Let er' go':Fire chief lets truck carrying fireworks burn itself out
July 18: The charges Mike Duffy faces – and other letters to the editor
Mike Duffy leaves Parliament Hill last year.
Tragic mistakes: an overview of downed airliners
An Iranian boy scatters flowers in the sea Tuesday, July 3, 2007, during a ceremony commemorating the 19th anniversary of the U.S. warship Vincennes missile attack on an Iranian airliner, killing 290 people on July 3, 1988, over the Persian Gulf.
Wildfires force more than 2,500 Okanagan residents to evacuate
A home is seen in the foreground as flames from a forest fire are seen burning on a hillside in West Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, July, 18, 2014.
New York 1st state to propose regulations for virtual currency
Money market fund assets fell $10.22 billion to $2.57 trillion for the week
Ontario’s law society disbars Garth Drabinsky
Livent Inc. co-founder Garth Drabinsky leaves the courthouse followed by his lawyer Edward Greenspan after after being sentenced for fraud in 2009. He’s now barred from practising law.
Health is the ticket to consumers’ hearts, according to study
The annual Becel Ride for Heart, in which 14,000 riders participate, scores high in terms of people making the connection between the event and the brand. Becel has sponsored the ride for 28 years and the foundation itself for 21 years.
The Philanderer: Valiant efforts can’t quite redeem Shaw’s so-so play
From left, Ric Reid, Gord Rand and Michael Ball in The Philanderer at the Shaw Festival.
Award-winning dance project comes back to your porch
New York first state to propose regulations for virtual currency
A Bitcoin (virtual currency) paper wallet with QR codes and a Bitcoin Teller Machine (BTM) are seen in an illustration picture taken at La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris on July 11, 2014.
Document: Letter to Michael Graydon from BCLC lawyers
West needs tougher sanctions to budge Putin
Brian Milner
10 key events in GM's ignition switch recall
Hewlett-Packard CEO Whitman takes over after interim chairman resigns for health reasons
Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange
Omar Khadr agrees to stay in Alberta prison but won't give up youth status
Omar Khadr appears in an Edmonton courtroom, Monday, Sept.23, 2013 in an artist's sketch. Khadr will remain in a federal prison.The former Guantanamo Bay detainee has agreed to a stay of a decision by Alberta's top court that ruled he should be serving his sentence as a youth and be transferred to a provincial jail. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amanda McRoberts
Three top picks from ValueTrend’s Keith Richards
Keith Richards.
Throwback summer: The magic of the mixtape
Let your kids experience the magic of the mixtape by making one of their own – on an actual cassette tape.
Google delivers another mixed bag in 2nd quarter as earnings disappoint while revenue surges
Campaign seeks to prove how much Torontonians value the arts
A scene from the 2013 production of Once
White House report says declining participation in labour force had pre-recession roots
Balanced mutual funds advance in June; equity, short-term funds see withdrawals
Reactions to the death of Elaine Stritch
Facebook tests 'Buy' button to help businesses drive sales through the social media site
Former BCLC boss asked to repay $55,000 in salary
Michael Graydon of Paragon Gaming is pictured on the site where the company plans to build an urban resort featuring a casino next to BC Place in Vancouver.
Amid new questions about sobriety, Ford slams head of Waterfront Toronto
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford listens to a question at a press conference, Thursday, July 17. The mayor criticized what he called wasteful spending at Waterfront Toronto.
Interactive Map: Path of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
The site of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 plane crash is seen in the settlement of Grabovo in the Donetsk region, July 17, 2014. The Malaysian airliner MH-17 was reportedly shot down over eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian militants on Thursday, killing all 295 people aboard, a Ukrainian interior ministry official said.
Trio of snow-white lion cubs move to Las Vegas habitat owned by magicians Siegfried & Roy
Siegfried Fischbacher speaks with the media during an event to welcome three white lion cubs to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Las Vegas. The three white lion cubs, born in South Africa, are scheduled to be available for public viewing Friday. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Forget love: How to use OKCupid to make friends
Jennifer Solmes, right, reached out to Melissa Kluger on OKCupid, after realizing she ranked high on her compatability index. They have since struck up a platonic friendship. <252>
B.C. Lotto Corp. ordered to pay back some problem gamblers who lost jackpots
In pictures: Families with loved ones aboard react to news of Malaysia Airline flight 17 crash
Law society revokes Garth Drabinsky's licence over fraud convictions
Federal employees’ pension plan earned 16.3% last year
The pension plan for federal government employees earned a 16.3-per-cent return last year, beating its investment benchmarks and pushing assets under management to almost $94-billion.
Boyhood: A film that’s beautiful or horrific, depending on how you look at it
Ellar Coltrane at age 17, in Richard Linklater’s Boyhood.
Another dog attack in Calgary; three-year-old bitten in the face by mastiff
Why interest rates are finding a ‘new normal’
David Parkinson
Are Canada’s provinces too exposed to the ‘mood’ of foreign investors?
Michael Babad
Young and earthy? Yes, some wines can be both
Beppi Crosariol
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