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July 30

Hamid makes 8 saves, DC United beats Toronto FC 3-0
Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund (17) and DC United goalie Bill Hamid (28) battle for the ball during the second half at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. DC United won 3-0.
N.W.T. political leader objects to posting chiefs' salaries online
Chief Bill Erasmus of the Dene nation is pictured in Poznan, Poland, on Dec. 5, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Alik Keplicz
Jays rough up Bosox to sweep series
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
Milos Raonic advances at Citi Open
Milos Raonic (R) shakes hands with Jack Sock (L) after their match on day three of the Citi Open tennis tournament at Fitzgerald Tennis Center. Raonic won 7-6, 7-6.
Canada’s hot streak continues at Commonwealth Games
Brianne Theisen-Eaton of Canada competes in the women’s heptathlon javelin throw at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Forced out: Highlights of Bill Blair’s tenure
Anti-summit protesters clash with police in downtown Toronto, Ont June 26, 2010. Windows were smashed throughout the downtown core. It was one of the biggest controversies under Chief Blair’s leadership. Police in riot gear wielded batons against protesters, people were routinely stopped and searched for wearing a backpack and officers fired tear gas on the streets of Toronto in the summer of 2010 for the first time in the force’s history. EP June 26/ 2010 Photo by Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail
AP NewsBreak: George W. Bush writes book about his father; scheduled for November release
FILE - This Oct. 25, 2009 file photo shows former Presidents George H. W. Bush, right, and George W. Bush before the Houston Texans NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Houston. George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush are cooperating with a historian for a joint biography about the former presidents. “Presidents Bush: A Portrait of a Father and Son,” by Mark K. Updegrove, has been acquired by Henry Holt and Company. The book is scheduled for Spring 2016. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel, File)
Cinema verite, documentary pioneer Robert Drew, whose credits include 'Primary,' dies at 90
FILE - In this April 27, 2007 photo provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Anne and Robert Drew, left, join Ed Carter and Grace Guggenheim, right, during an event honoring him at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The "cinema verite" technique and its pioneer, documentary filmmaker Robert Drew, were celebrated by the National Archives and Records Administration and Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Drew’s eldest son, Thatcher Drew, confirmed that the filmmaker died Wednesday morning, July 30, 2014, at his home in Sharon, Conn. (AP Photo/Neshan Naltchayan, AMPAS)
Toronto police board swiftly denies chief’s extension bid
Toronto police chief Bill Blair is photographed in his office at police headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Friday December 27, 2013.
Conflict marks milestone as longest Israeli war in Gaza
A Palestinian man reacts to the body of his relative, whom medics said was killed by Israeli shelling near a market in Shejaia, at a hospital in Gaza City July 30, 2014.
Samsung's 2Q profit falls more than expected as smartphone sales slow
A man walks by an advertisement of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S5 smartphone at the company's showroom in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 31, 2014. Samsung Electronics Co. reported a bigger-than-expected fall in second quarter profit on Thursday and said it was uncertain if earnings from its handset business would improve in the current quarter.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
B.C. approves $5.3-billion copper-gold KSM mine
Seabridge Gold with regulators on the Mitchell Deposit at the KSM Project in northwestern British Columbia. The British Columbia government has granted environmental approval for a proposed $5.3-billion mine in the province’s north, which would tap into one of the largest gold and copper deposits in the world and has already received support from local First Nations.
Police recover body of swimmer, 15, missing in Lake Erie since weekend
Who will be Toronto's next police chief? Seven early favourites and dark horses
(From left) Barrie Police Chief Kim Greenwood, Hamilton Police Chief Glenn De Caire, Niagara Police Chief Jeffrey McGuire
Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics organizing committee elects business tycoon, Cho, as president
Brent Johnson and Jamie Taras to have numbers retired by BC Lions
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Yamana Gold's Q2 adjusted earnings come in at US$43.3 million, revenue falls
Bitter rivals face off over future of Penn West Petroleum
Rick George is the current chairman of Penn West Petroleum Ltd.
PQ leadership contender Drainville embraces ‘clarity’ on separation question
Quebec Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship Bernard Drainville arrives at the beginning of a legislature committee studying the proposed Charter of Values on secularism in January. , Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot Quebec Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship Bernard Drainville arrives at the beginning of a legislature committee studying the proposed Charter of Values on secularism, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Unable to reach deal with creditors, Argentina goes into default
A protester, holding a mock vulture, rallies against layoffs in front of the factory of U.S. company Lear on the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Standard & Poor’s downgraded Argentina’s long and short-term credit rating to ‘selective default’ after Wednesday’s announcement.
Northwest Territories political leader objects to posting chiefs’ salaries online
Bill Erasmus, who received 29 votes in the first ballot, gives the thumbs up after results were announced for the 2012 AFN national chief in Toronto on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Mr. Erasmus says there are concerns over the federal government’s new law requiring the salaries of First Nations chiefs be posted online, and calls it ‘an imposition.’
Pospisil, Sock prove to be sudden bromantic success
Vasek Pospisil, right, celebrates with doubles partner Jack Sock after they defeated Steve Johnson and Sam Querry 6-3, 5-7, 10-5 to win the final in the Atlanta Open tennis tournament Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Atlanta.
Fords react quietly to news of Blair’s ouster
Mayor Rob Ford, left, and his brother Doug Ford are followed by supporters after a mayoral debate at Presteign-Woodbine United Church in Toronto on Monday, July 28, 2014. The brothers, who have clashed publicly with Police Chief Bill Blair, have reacted quietly to the news that his contract will not be renewed.
B.C. police arrest three members of 856 gang, seize $400,000 in drugs
Weapons seized during several gang-related arrests are displayed during a police news conference in Vancouver, B.C., on March 6, 2009. A new study from Justice Canada says gun-related violent crime may be costing Canadians more than $3 billion a year.
James Shigeta, actor known for roles in 'Flower Drum Song' and 'Die Hard,' dies at 85
No mandatory standards for in vitro fertilization clinics
Embryologist Larysa Fedarva works in the lab at Genesis Fertility Clinic in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday January 29, 2014. The clinic is the first in Canada to offer the early embryo viability assessment test.
In an election-year dare to GOP, Obama signs order on labour violations by federal contractors
President Barack Obama waves after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 30, 2014, as he returns from Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Agnico Eagle's Q2 net profit is US$37.7 million, revenue rises on higher output
B.C. music festival’s headdress ban strikes a chord
A handful of fans at the 2013 Bass Coast festival.
Two patients seek to launch class-action suit against Montreal hospital
J&J voluntarily withdraws all fibroid removal devices amid increasing concern of cancer spread
B.C. government approves $5.3-billion copper-gold mine in province's north
The logo for Seabridge Gold is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Vancouver police officer lied about high-speed chase, judge rules
Vancouver Police officer investigate a crime scene June 8, 2014. A Vancouver officer could face dismissal after an adjudicator concluded he was lying about a high-speed chase.
RCMP officer wounded in shootings in Moncton, N.B., returns to work
Mounties board a bus in Moncton on June 10, 2014, before funeral services for three RCMP officers slain in shootings the week before.
Nova Scotia takes charge of troubled Bluenose II restoration
The Bluenose II, shown in Lunenburg, N.S., in June, 2014, has cost the province $19-million, more than $5-million over budget.
Canada, Michigan appoint members of authority to oversee building of border bridge at Detroit
Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Transportation, left, and Michigan Gov. Rick Synder answer questions from reporters during a news conference regarding the planned new $2 billion bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Windsor. Michigan and Canada have appointed members of an authority to oversee construction of the bridge. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Clarence Tabb Jr.) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT
MM&A train from Lac-Mégantic rail disaster pulled from U.S. auction
The MMA locomotive that led the train that crashed in Lac-Megantic is pictured going through Nantes, Que. on June 7, 2010.
B.C. evacuation order lifted two years after B.C. landslide killed four people
The Johnson's Landing, B.C. landslide is pictured on July 12, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Emergency BC
Federal justice minister won’t make Marc Nadon repay Supreme Court salary
Justice Marc Nadon arrives to appear before a parliamentary committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, regarding his nomination of Supreme Court of Canada Justice. The Supreme Court registrar says it's up to the federal justice minister to decide if Nadon should repay any monies he collected during his ill-fated appointment to the high court.
The Scout List: Show Boat, fireworks, and lumberjacks
Yukon Culinary Festival to mark 2nd year with tastes of the Pacific Northwest
Think I'll go out to Alberta: province claims 3rd big lotto prize in a week
Two patients seek to launch class-action suit against Montreal hospital
Kinross Gold adjusted earnings fall to US$32.9 million, miss estimates
Supreme Court to rule on admissibility of confessions from Mr. Big police stings
A group of students waiting for a bus at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, May 22, 2014.
Bloomberg goes for speed with Toronto ‘ticker plant’
A 2013 photo of the TD Securities trading floor in Toronto. Bloomberg’s new ticker plant in Toronto will make its data delivery time 71 per cent faster, but it will still be too slow for high-frequency traders.
Under-17 prospects learning what it takes to play for Canada at summer camp
The best images from July 30
Brianne Theisen-Eaton of Canada competes in the Women's Heptathlon Javelin Throw at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
ESPN announcers to call Sunday's Red Sox-Yankees game from atop Fenway Park's Green Monster
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Oscar Hijuelos novel's posthumous release scheduled for fall 2015
What OSFI’s “authorized” leverage ratio could mean for investors
First Canadian Place at right and TD Bank Towers centre and left. File photos of downtown Toronto's financial district and area taken at night on Oct 27 2011.
Hot Ticket: Vancouver Pride
Members of Vancouver's LGBT community and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, centre, raise the rainbow flag at Vancouver City Hall on Monday to mark the start of Vancouver’s Pride Week.
Suzuki Foundation takes aim at Site C Dam, other B.C. projects
The area of the Peace River where the proposed Site C Hydro Development Dam would be built near Fort St. John, B.C.
Report: Jet hit unlisted pole at Georgia airport before crash; killed surgeon, 4 colleagues
Barrick Gold's adjusted profit falls to US$159 milion, misses analyst estimates
Government proposes rules for financial firms to prevent illicit use of anonymous companies
Business Highlights
For First Nations, better government is partly about open books
In 1997 John Thunder was selected as the sixth hereditary Chief in the history of Buffalo Point First Nation. credit: http://buffalopoint-firstnation.ca
Three top stock picks from StoneCastle’s Bruce Campbell
StoneCastle's Bruce Campbell
Obamacare deserves a clean bill of (legal) health
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 computer frame grab, the HealthCare.gov website is displayed. (AP Photo/HealthCare.gov)
I want to be an economist. What will my salary be?
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, who has a PhD in economics, is among the highest-profile economists in Canada.
Fly the Maple Leaf – and watch your business grow
Ash Sahi is the president and chief executive officer of CSA Group.
Vi Milstead Warren blazed a trail for other female aviators
Vi Milstead Warren delivered military aircraft during the Second World War, later becoming a flight instructor and bush pilot in Ontario.
Saskatchewan government orders SaskPower to pull out its smart meters
Girl, 15, dies after getting 'trapped' under soccer net north of Toronto: Police
Former mayors lend support to Vancouver Aquarium's whale and dolphin program
Husqvarna brand lawn mower recalled due to technical problem
Whole Foods to launch first national marketing campaign as sales growth slows
In this March 27, 2014 photo, a woman shops at the Whole Foods Market in Woodmere Village, Ohio. Whole Foods reports quarterly financial results on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
US judge fines Bank of America $1.3 billion for its role in selling risky mortgages
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Wednesday
TransAlta looks to Australia project to get back on track
The Keephills 3 power plant is a 495-gross-megawatt coal-fired generating facility located about 70 kilometres west of Edmonton.
How to deal with slow economic growth: Get used to the pain
Ian McGugan
Twenty reasonably priced, profitable Canadian stocks
Open Text reports fourth-quarter profit doubles from year ago, revenue up
Kinross Gold adjusted earnings miss estimates
Kinross attributed its lower profit to lower prices for the gold it sold during the quarter.
MDA reports second-quarter profit and revenue up from year ago mark
In Penn West turnaround, it's one step forward, many steps back
Jeffrey Jones
Kirk LaPointe blasts Vancouver Mayor’s stance on aquarium issue
Vancouver Aquarium veterinary technician Kate Cooper conducts an ultrasound on Qila April 14, 2014.
TD creates an ATM with a twist – and goes for the heartstrings
Screenshot from a TD Bank ad campaign on YouTube.
Reward offered for information that could help solve slaying of Regina family
Safety concern prompts recall of thousands of bike and skateboard helmets
Don’t count on a pension to stay afloat in retirement
Rob Carrick
Automaker Ford says it will replace BlackBerrys with Apple's iPhones
Sony, Yum Brands, 3D Systems, eHealth, and World Wresting Entertainment are big market movers
Barrick chairman brings his Goldman Sachs partner to miner’s board
John Thornton is the chair of Barrick Gold Corporation
Multinationals meet their match in emerging markets
David Berman
Celebrity Photos of the Week: Everyone's pumped up for the Emmys!
Geez, get a room, you two
Stocks drift to a mixed close after the Fed delivers no surprises with its latest stimulus cut
Devils sign Andy Greene to long-term contract extension
Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) breaks between New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) and center Travis Zajac (19) in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, April 12, 2013.
Amaya shareholders give OK to deal for online poker company the Oldford Group
Nick Diaz back in UFC to face Anderson Silva, but still doesn’t like fighting
UFC fighter Nick Diaz flexes during the weight-in for UFC 158 in Montreal on Friday, March 15, 2013. Diaz says he is ready to return to the cage despite the fact that he does not enjoy fighting.
Warning: Investment fees can be higher than they appear
Alleged high-ranking members of 856 Gang in B.C. face drug trafficking charges
Strong U.S. recovery best medicine for ailing Canadian economy, analysts
Fred Jackson signs one-year contract extension with Bills
Buffalo Bills running back running back Fred Jackson holds off Atlanta Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora (50) during first half NFL action in Toronto on Sunday December 1, 2013.
The close: TSX advances amid solid earnings, U.S. growth
Trader Richard Newman works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The benchmark stock index has set a series of record highs.
Site C dam a threat to $8.6 billion in ecological values in B.C.: report
The projected BC Hydro Site C Dam is pictured in an artist's rendering. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Hydro.
Let's talk about virginity: How women are owning their 'sexual debut'
Lisa, Episode-101 in MTV’s Virgin Territory.
Yellowstone considers quarantine program for bison that would be used to start new herds
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