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'The Walking Dead' releases 1st trailer for season 5 at Comic-Con
Colin Firth is a killer spy and Samuel L. Jackson a 'Bond-ian' villain in new 'Kingsman' film
Preliminary hearing in Loretta Saunders death adjourns until ruling next Friday
Blake Leggette, charged with first degree murder in the death of Loretta Saunders, leaves Halifax Provincial Court on April 22, 2014. A preliminary hearing for Leggette and Victoria Henneberry, accused in the slaying of Loretta Saunders, has been adjourned until next Friday, when a judge will rule whether the case should proceed to trial.
Buehrle’s generosity extends Blue Jays’ futility streak in the Bronx
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle (56) delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning at Yankee Stadium.
Alleged terrorist Hasibullah Yusufzai was a motorcycle-riding fitness buff
A reporter tries to speak through the front door with a man claiming to be the father of Hasibullah Yusufzai at the family home in Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday. Last week, the RCMP charged the younger Mr. Yusufzai with leaving Canada to take part in terrorist activity.
Mike Tyson's ramblings get standing ovation at Comic-Con panel for Adult Swim animated show
Eclectic menu wanders from Mumbai to Goa
The meltingly tender Banglore goat curry with cassava root has been ratcheted up with whole red chillies. Banglore's goat curry with cassava root at the My Shanti restaurant in Surrey, British Columbia on July 23, 2014.
Hudbay denies problems at shut-down mine near Flin Flon, Manitoba
CRA says charities audit was designed to probe all political groups
The Canada Revenue Agency has offices across the country, including this one in Winnipeg.
Yes! Former WWE champ 'Daniel Bryan' catches suspected burglar at his Phoenix home
Forest fires: Climate change’s new normal
The West Kelowna, B.C., blaze spreads down hillsides toward residential areas.
Smilin’ Hank happy to leave mark on Ottawa squad
The Ottawa Redblacks’ Henry Burris plays the ball against the Toronto Argonauts during their game in Ottawa on July 18.
'Hitman: Agent 47' trailer takes aim at Comic-Con for the first time
Ford Fest stirs up confrontation between supporters and protesters
Toronto mayor Rob Ford poses with boxing legend and addiction activist George Chuvalo at "FordFest" held in Thomson Memorial park in Scarborough, July 25, 2014.
Reliability one factor for public to consider over cost of transit expansion
Commuters are stopped by a gate at the Stadium-Chinatown station during a lengthy delay in service in Vancouver on Monday.
High winds force flights cancellations at Edmonton International Airport
Worshipping at the keel of a traditional canoe
Roy MacGregor
IKEA rapped for offering locked-out B.C. employees incentives to cross picket
Seth Rogen surprised that North Korea is angry at his new film due in October
Seth Rogen, a cast member in "Neighbors," waves to the audience before a screening of the film on the second day of CinemaCon 2014, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Jailed journalist Mohamed Fahmy debating appeal in Egypt
In this Saturday, May 3, 2014 file photo, Canadian-Egyptian acting Al-Jazeera bureau chief Mohammed Fahmy talks to the judge in a courthouse near Tora prison along with several other defendants during their trial on terror charges in Cairo, Egypt.
Tough day for Canadian amateurs hoping to make the cut at Canadian Open
Adam Svensson
Experts question Google’s new ‘moonshot’ project: mapping human genome biomarkers
A Hospital for Sick Children project known as CALIPER is profiling blood samples.
Why Hamas is winning the war
Palestinians close the main road between Bethlehem and Hebron during the funeral <240>of three Palestinians.<240>
Casey Kasem's children say their father had no ties to Montreal: Reports say
Ariane Fortin will represent Canada in the ring, leaving former friend behind
Canadian boxer Ariane Fortin, is competing for Canada at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, spars during practice in Montreal, July 10, 2014.
For Diane Barabe, getting the call right is all that matters
Diane Barabe is the first female rules official from Quebec to officiate at the Canadian Open men's championship
Vancouver Canucks sign sixth-overall draft pick Jake Virtanen
Jake Virtanen puts on a team sweater after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center.
Canadian held without charge in Jakarta child rape investigation
A security guard stands at the entrance of Jakarta International School in this photo taken in May.
Saskatchewan Health annual report says 195 critical incidents a record high
Berkshire Hathaway's $3.2-billion AltaLink deal clears Industry Canada hurdle
Kelly: Canada’s success hinges on Andrew Wiggins in a Wolves jersey
Cathal Kelly
U.S. accuses Russia of firing on Ukraine
Russian servicemen rehearse Friday for their Navy Day parade on Sunday in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.
Ad agency loses Kraft Dinner after mere months
Crowds check out a Kraft Dinner KD Fun Shop located in downtown Toronto
Regulators take over small bank in Illinois; brings US bank failures to 14 in 2014
2 from Ontario on board private plane that crashed in northern Saskatchewan
Death of blind woman found lying under Halifax bridge accidental, review says
We need to start talking about digital overload for our children
Risk-averse, 64, and ready for her own condo
What protection do you have if your broker goes broke?
Rob Carrick
Annuities vs RRIFs: six questions answered
Two Ontario men on board private plane that crashed in northern Saskatchewan
The Globe's stars and dogs for the week: Bombardier's bombshell
Salma Hayek pulls trigger on gun-filled thriller 'Everly' at Comic-Con
This photo released by courtesy of Radius-TWC shows Salma Hayek in a scene from the film, "Everly." (AP Photo/Radius-TWC)
Ferry service between Nova Scotia and Maine has a rough launch
The Nova Star makes its way into Boston Harbor for a christening ceremony in May. The 528-foot cruise ferry, which can carry more than 1200 passengers and 300 motor vehicles, makes daily roundtrip crossings between Yarmouth, N.S. and Portsmouth, Me.
Spiritual quest led Paul Horn to his serene sound
Paul Horn made recordings in several sacred settings including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and the Taj Mahal.
Obituaries pay tribute to notable lives but often with errors difficult to avoid
Sylvia Stead is The Globe and Mail’s Public Editor.
Capital Power to hike quarterly dividend by 7.9 per cent
Would we even know what to do with a shorter workweek?
Elizabeth Renzetti
Power brokers planning to fete Trudeau on Conservative turf
Jon Dimick and Lisa Gallant will play host to a Justin Trudeau fund-raiser at Overtheway, overlooking Mahone Bay.
Alberta First Nation contests energy asset swap
The Stoney Nakoda First Nation is calling on the National Energy Board to hold off approving an asset swap between TransCanada Corp. unit Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. and Atco Ltd.
Stuck? Try cultivating an ‘aha’ moment
Leah Eichler
Three top stock picks from Portfolio Management’s Darren Sissons
Powering a community centre in Nepal
Bill Adams and his crew have built and will soon install a 10-kilowatt solar system for the young women’s community centre.
Ecologist, teacher – what should I try next?
The AFN: A story of too many chiefs and too few voters
Shawn speaks at a news conference in Ottawa on Friday, May 2, 2014. Atleo is resigning as the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Two airline tragedies leave Malaysians asking: ‘Why us?’
A small group of protesters stand outside the Russian embassy in Kuala Lumpur demanding action against those responsible for shooting down Flight MH17.
Vancouver Canucks sign sixth-overall draft pick Jake Virtanen
Jake Virtanen wears a Vancouver Canucks sweater after being chosen sixth overall during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 27, 2014, in Philadelphia. The Canucks have signed sixth-overall draft pick Virtanen. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Matt Slocum
Debt-burdened Herbal Magic enters private equity deal
Store front for a Herbal Magic Weight Loss and Nutrition Centres shop in Kamloops, BC. The weight-loss chain has filed for bankruptcy protection, and has a tentative deal to be acquired by the private equity firm founded by Bay Street financier Steven Hudson.
Federal agency taking comments as it looks at possible lease sale in Arctic waters off Alaska
Five things to do in Toronto this weekend: July 25 to 27
Southern California UPS driver charged with stealing dozens of guns to sell on black market
Ontario judge to hear Charter challenge raised by Telus, Rogers
Justice John Sproat has agreed to hear a Charter of Rights challenge brought by Telus and Rogers.
Reconstructive breast surgery makes woman feel ‘more beautiful than I’d felt in years’
Nicola Pulling in her Toronto home on July 10, 2014. Pulling had breast reconstruction surgery after having one breast removed due to cancer.
The thrills of Toronto’s new Sunnyside Bike Park: ‘You have a couple of spills, but it’s worth it’
Israel Ramirez tests out Sunnyside Bike Park, Toronto’s first large scale city-sanctioned bike park.
Winnipeg judge reserves decision on sentence for repeat drunk driver
Athletics acquire minor league Deck McGuire from Blue Jays for cash
The 25-year-old pitcher is 6-9 with a 4.21 ERA in 20 starts for Triple-A Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire.
Shored up: How Toronto's waterfront redevelopment is going right
Sugar Beach and its ‘umbrellas’ have been criticized as extravagant; but in fact the park sets an example.
Good tunes just a short drive from Toronto
The band Hey Rosetta! will play in Guelph at the Hillside Festival this weekend.
Business Highlights
Five signs of a revitalized Toronto waterfront
Parks Canada turns down new hotel for Jasper National Park's Maligne Lake
Value investors, build a portfolio of three dirt-cheap ETFs
Norman Rothery
Final days could be approaching for separatists in eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russian separatists stand guard at the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, near the village of Hrabove, Donetsk region, July 20, 2014.
A plan to sell land pits Toronto's school board against the city
The TDSB is seeking to sever a 2-acre plot of green space from a school in North York so that it can sell it to raise money for infrastructure projects.
Fire started by lightning in Banff National Park contained; some trails open
Southwest eyes northern push, threatening Air Canada, WestJet
U.S. airline giant Southwest Airlines Co., says Canada is on a list of “attractive” destinations it is considering for expansion.
Augusta James cruises to Canadian women's amateur golf title
2014 Canadian Women's Amateur Champion Augusta James
Ontario judge to hear Charter challenge on privacy issues raised by Telus, Rogers
Putin’s next major battle: ‘Stagflation’
Ian McGugan
'Spider-Man' co-creator Stan Lee cancels Comic-Con appearance because of illness
California state senator Yee charged with racketeering in San Francisco Chinatown crime probe
FILE - In this March 26, 2014 file photo, California state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, right, leaves the San Francisco Federal Building in San Francisco. Yee, charged in a sweeping organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco's Chinatown now also faces a racketeering charge. A federal grand jury on Friday, July 25, 2013 filed the additional charge against Yee. The grand jury says Yee took bribes in exchange for votes in favor of several legislative bills, including one on medical marijuana. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Minor injuries as CN train hits logging truck near Burns Lake, B.C.
Cellphone unlocking set to become legal again, but effect is limited
Financial analyst focuses on small cap stocks
Financial analyst Edward Vranic
Designer: More than 2,000 Bay Bridge bolts under scrutiny are safe, don't need replacing
All lanes of Hwy 400 re-opened at Barrie after fatal crash
James Reimer agrees to two-year deal with Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer celebrates after saving a shot from Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer (not shown) to win during shootout NHL action in Toronto on Saturday November 23, 2013.
Tyson Foods closing 3 plants with 950 workers in Iowa, New York, New Mexico
Don’t be tempted by covered call ETF yields
Don’t be tempted by covered call ETF yields, John Heinzl says. There’s almost always a catch when an investment seems too good to be true
'Only an idiot would buy it' and other adventures in shopping for a car online
Tabatha Southey
Infographic: The car-buying habits of Canadians
According to J.D. Power, 78 per cent of new car purchases are made through loans or leasing.
Mike Tyson sizes up Jamie Foxx for possible movie about ex-champion and deems him 'splendid'
Whitecaps look for home win over Dallas to return to MLS playoff picture
WWF report highlights drilling risks to Beaufort Sea
The Beaufort Sea shoreline near Tuktoyaktuk, in the Northwest Territories.
Insider holdings edge up at Whitecap Resources
What the charts say about Yahoo
A Yahoo logo is pictured in front of a building in Rolle, 30 km east of Geneva.
House and Senate veterans chairmen resume negotiations on effort to reduce VA patient waits
House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., holds up two pages of resource requests from the Department of Veterans Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 24, 2014, as he questions Department of Veterans Affairs acting secretary Sloan Gibson on how to restore trust to the beleaguered agency. (AP Photo)
McDonald's faces legal grilling in Russia after inspection finds too many calories in burgers
Me and Rob: What it means to take a Ford selfie
The close: TSX rises to record high even as U.S. stocks get punished
Aurigen Capital Ltd. is likely to raise $225-million in what would be the largest Canadian IPO filed so far this year.
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