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San Diego Police say costumed girl found severely injured during Comic-Con likely fell 6 feet
Reimold homers twice as Blue Jays rally for 6-5 win over Houston Astros
Toronto Blue Jays' Nolan Reimold, left, is congratulated by Ryan Goins, right, after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Houston.
Oregon Medicaid looks at restricting access to expensive new hepatitis C drug
U.S. man accused of inserting needles into store’s packaged meat ‘just for the hell of it’
Board bans breeding of cetaceans in captivity at Vancouver aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium veterinary technician Kate Cooper conducts an ultrasound on Qila April 14, 2014.
Gas blast kills 24, injures 271 in Taiwan, gouging huge trenches in streets
Vehicles are left lying on a destroyed street as part of the street is burning with flame following multiple explosions from an underground gas leak in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014.
New leader for CIBC latest in upheaval of banks
The corner of Bay Street and Adelaide streets in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
Congress passes $16.3 billion VA health care overhaul, sends bill to White House
FILE - This July 22, 2014 file photo shows Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Robert McDonald testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington. House and Senate negotiators have approved a $17 billion compromise bill to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs and reform a program scandalized by veterans' long waits for health care and VA workers falsifying records to cover up delays. The action comes as the Senate is set to vote Tuesday to confirm former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald as the new VA secretary, replacing Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson. (AP Photo)
Viceregal wife impresses with song penned by husband David Onley
Ruth Ann Onley sings We Are the People of the Maple Leaf during a presentation to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War at Varsity Stadium in Toronto on Thursday.
Canadians look to capitalize on home-field advantage in Under-20 Women’s World Cup
Canadian women's soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan after playing against Korea in Burnaby June 10, 2014.
Trump selected to advance in Bills' sale process; AP source says Pegulas also chosen
FILE - In this May 27, 2014 file photo, Donald Trump speaks at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington. Trump says he'll submit a bid to buy the Buffalo Bills but that it's unlikely his offer will be the winner. The billionaire businessman told Fox News that's because he's "not going to do something totally stupid" to make the team his. Trump spoke on the eve of Tuesday's, July 29, 2014, deadline for prospective owners to submit initial bids for the National Football League franchise. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
B.C. chief's pay and expenses nears $1 million: online documents
Tigers, Athletics make blockbuster deals in a big day for MLB trades
In this July 20, 2014, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester pitches during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, in Boston. A person with knowledge of the trade says the Athletics have won the Jon Lester sweepstakes, acquiring the left-hander along with outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Red Sox for slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes before Thursday's, July 31, 2014, trade deadline. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither club announced the deal.
Tsilhqot’in Nation establish rules for mining in its territory near Williams Lake, B.C.
Ontario Stockyards in Cookstown. may 21/2003 Photo by saul Porto/Top News
Vancouver park board pulled into Riley Park Hillcrest community centre association dispute
People swim at the Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest Park which is part of the Vancouver Olympic Centre in Little Mountain neighborhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, May 23, 2011.
Maker of contraceptive ring advises some women should avoid using product
Jennifer White pose for photograph in her apartment December 10, 2013 in Ottawa. She went off the NuvaRing 5 weeks ago because she and her doctor were concerned about the blood clot risk.
Shots fired, one man dead in armed standoff with police in Winnipeg
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Signing off: Bill Good reflects on 50 years in broadcasting
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Should edible pot look like other foods? Colorado mulls unique colours or shapes for edible pot
FILE - In this June 19, 2014, file photo, chef Alex Tretter carries a tray of cannabis-infused peanut butter and jelly cups to the oven for baking at Sweet Grass Kitchen, a well-established Denver-based gourmet marijuana edibles bakery which sells its confections to retail outlets throughout the state. Colorado marijuana regulators have drafted an emergency rule aimed at making it easier for new marijuana users to tell how much pot they are eating. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)
BC Hydro says its smart meters safe after fires force SaskPower to pull meters
More than 4.7 million smart meters have been rolled out to homes and small business consumers across Ontario. The province is seeking new apps that will provide insights on consumption patterns, as well as tips and tools to help customers make more informed decisions.
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Illinois man accused of inserting needles into store's packaged meat 'just for the hell of it'
Few units, many buyers helps in quick downtown Toronto condo sale
Canada Revenue Agency refuses to divulge audit tactics targeting charities
The Canada Revenue Agency headquarters in Ottawa is shown on November 4, 2011. A small Vancouver charity that helps the poor in Latin America has survived an audit of its political activities, but now is struggling with fresh demands from the Canada Revenue Agency.
The best images from July 31
A diver is seen underwater during a practice session at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
CEO of steel company that did over $500 million of work on WTC is arrested on fraud charges
Two early offers vie for detached Leslieville home
Convicted serial killer Charles Kembo loses appeal in B.C.'s highest court
Charles Eli Kembo is seen in this undated police handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ HO
Little time left for aging Khmer Rouge to face justice
Cambodia's former Khmer Rouge president Khieu Samphan (C) sits at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on the outskirts of Phnom Penh in this July 30, 2014 handout courtesy of the ECCC.
Lavish appointments help Swansea house go over asking
Canadian Oil Sands profit, cash flow show impact of Syncrude equipment failure
Labour program for migrant workers faces gender discrimination claim
In the golden glow of the morning sun migrant worker their way into a chilly cranberry bog at Maybog farms in Richmond, B.C. November 3, 2013 during the last few days of the is years cranberry harvest.
Home of the Week: ‘Things slow down’ in Port Hope
Shell, Alaska Native corporations enter agreement with option to share in drilling profits
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Saskatchewan opts for public-private partnership funding for new schools
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall during an interview at The Globe and Mail with the Editorial Board, Toronto October 28, 2013. Saskatchewan’s NDP Opposition has been suggesting Mr. Wall’s should follow Alberta’s lead in creating private-public partnership funding for new schools.
Penn West Petroleum shares dive after accounting review finds faults
Mr. Big, you deserve to sleep with the fishes
Nelson Hart is shown in court during closing arguments at his trial in Gander, Nfld., Monday, March 26, 2007. On Thursday, Canada's Supreme Court released its decision on the admissibility of evidence collected using a so-called Mr. Big police sting operation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Brautigam
Board's refusal to say why it's forcing out Police Chief Blair is absurd
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair listens as former Supreme Court of Canada justice Frank Iacobucci (not pictured) delivers his report on the use of lethal force by Toronto Police during a press conference in Toronto on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Toronto's police services board has decided against renewing the contract of Blair, who has frequently clashed with Mayor Rob Ford. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Montreal Alouettes look to exploit Toronto Argonauts’ injury woes
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Troy Smith throws a pass against the Toronto Argonauts during first half CFL football action in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013.
McMahon a place of joy and pain for B.C. Lions quarterback Kevin Glenn
Federal judge in Guam refuses to release Russian accused of hacking computers of US businesses
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Kelly: Baseball’s transcendentalist has turned this religion on its head
Cathal Kelly
Penn West saga escalates as U.S. law firms ponder class actions
The $4.2-billion oil and gas company controls roughly five million acres in Western Canada.
Eating to combat stress? Just think about it
Harvey Schachter
Three top stock picks from ScotiaMcLeod’s Greg Newman
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Three tips for leaving your customers ‘breathless’
Roy Osing is a former executive vice-president of Telus with over 33 years of leadership experience. He is a blogger, educator, coach, adviser and the author of the book series Be Different or Be Dead.
Saskatchewan opts for public-private partnership funding for new schools
Canadian sister act ready for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener
Kelly and Laura Russell are ready and willing to guide Canada’s women’s team through the World Cup.
Metropolitan Opera extends labour talks with unions, averting midnight lockout threat
Welcome aboard: Obama lavishes praise, attention on new Housing chief Julian Castro
President Barack Obama speaks at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, Thursday, July 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Rob Ford takes lead in Scarborough, but trails rivals in rest of Toronto: poll
Toronto mayor Rob Ford is greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic fans at "FordFest" held in Thomson Memorial park in Scarborough, July 25, 2014.
Quebecor among potential buyers circling Wind Mobile
Wind Mobile owner VimpelCom has been frustrated by a lack of control over the company (CEO Anthony Lacavera owns the majority of the voting shares), and has decided to write off its $1.5-billion investment in the company.
Raitt tight-lipped on whether she'll consider a bid to lead Ontario's Tories
Big oil under pressure as Western sanctions on Russia weigh
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine – with western governments accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of fomenting violent revolt – has cast a cloud of political uncertainty over the Russian investments pursued by Exxon Mobil and other global industry players.
Tesla posts bigger 2Q loss as it invests in Model X and prepares Nevada factory site
FILE - In this April 22, 2014 file photo, a worker cleans a Tesla Model S sedan before a event to deliver the first set of cars to customers in Beijing. Tesla Motors Inc. reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
Food swaps give home canners, bakers and brewers a place to showcase - and trade - their best
This July 27, 2014 photo shows wares available for trade a food swap in Portland, Ore. Swappers bring homemade goods to trade at food swaps in cities like Portland and Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Molly Hottle)
Alpha says it plans 1,100 layoffs at coal mines in W.Va., cites weak markets, regulation
Are media companies risking loss of trust?
The New York Times Building in Midtown Manhattan.
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Eight strong dividend plays in utilities, pipelines
File photo of an Enbridge pipeline.
Maker of contraceptive ring advises some women should avoid using product
SaskPower ratepayers to be spared cost of failing smart meters: premier
Goldcorp CEO ‘actively looking’ for assets
Chuck Jeannes, CEO of Goldcorp speaks at the Denver Gold Forum industry conference in Denver in this file photo taken September 24, 2013.
How should OkCupid users feel about the site’s controversial dating experiments?
In this Aug. 26, 2010 file photo, a couple walks through the surf together in Cannon Beach, Ore.
LinkedIn posts 2Q loss but stock soars after stronger-than-expected results
Bargains abound in rebounding base metals sector
An employee unloads copper at a factory in Nantong, China, in this file photo.
Tesla prepping possible site in Nevada for new battery factory, but final decision months away
FILE - In this June 22, 2012 file photo, Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk holds up a bottle of wine given as a gift from one of their first customers, right, during a rally at the Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif. Tesla Motors says it is preparing a site near Reno, Nevada, as a possible location for its new battery factory, but is still evaluating other locations. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Average monthly premium for Medicare drug plans will rise 2nd year in a row to $32
Gender discrimination alleged in Canada-Mexico migrant farm-labour program
U.S. telecom regime provides strong model for Ottawa
The T-Mobile store sign is seen in Broomfield, Colorado in this file photo taken February 25, 2014. In 2011, the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice’s anti-trust division blocked AT&T Inc.’s attempted purchase of smaller rival T-Mobile US Inc., a combination that would have shrunk the American wireless market to three big players from four. The government’s decision created a monster.
Tesla, Panasonic to build major U.S. battery plant for electric vehicles
A man looks around Tesla Motors' Model S P85 at its showroom in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2014. The electric car maker is teaming up with Panasonic to build a $5-billion (U.S.) battery plant in the United States.
Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo says ex-manager owes him $8 million
FILE - This June 26, 2014 file photo shows Ne-Yo at the 27th Annual Rhythm And Soul Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The Daily News reports that Ne-Yo has sued onetime manager and confidant Kevin Foster in Manhattan federal court. Foster started handling Ne-Yo’s finances in 2005. The lawsuit says Foster moved some of Ne-Yo’s money without permission. It also alleges that Foster faked Ne-Yo’s name on loan documents and invested Ne-Yo’s money in a water company that was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. It seeks $4.5 million plus $3.5 million in fees that the singer says he paid Foster. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
'Boyhood' star Ellar Coltrane on watching himself grow up on screen
Ellar Coltrane poses for a photograph while promoting "Boyhood," shot over a 12-year period, in Toronto on Friday, July 25, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Federal agency finds that debit card purchases of less than $24 produce large overdraft fees
Companies handling troubled mortgages appear to skirt new US rules to prevent abuses
Toronto-bound lanes of QEW shut down due to dump truck collision
B.C. to give parents $40 a day for each child if teachers' strike continues
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As stocks post triple-digit loss, expect more volatility
FILE - In this July 16, 2014 file photo, trader Benedict Willis uses his moblie phone as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks are pricier, tensions between Russia and the West are mounting, and Israel has rolled into Gaza to stop a deadly air war. And yet investors shrug it all off and keep pushing the market higher. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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Globe in Gaza: Inside the minds of Hamas's top leaders
Masked Hamas supporters take part in a protest against against the Israeli offensive on Gaza strip, in the West Bank city of Nablus July 31, 2014.
Nova Scotia's net debt hits all-time high
N.S. Finance Minister Diana Whalen is pictured in Halifax on April 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Stocks plunge, wiping out July gains; Market is on track for first monthly loss since January
Tough love: Which buildings are worth preserving?
Photos of what was still left of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street, near Dundas.
B.C. teachers union blasts offer to cover daycare fees
Finance Minister Mike de Jong leaves Caucus following a meeting at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria on March 4, 2013.
Guillaume Côté to juggle his dancing career as artistic director
Guillaume Côté, the principal dancer and associate choreographer with the National Ballet of Canada will become artistic director of Quebec’s Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur.
Sex asymmetry: What happens when libidos don’t align?
“Our sex life HAS tapered in the last few months, but isn’t that allowed? We are adults leading busy, stressful lives. I cook for him, I do his laundry, I keep our house clean and tidy. It’s not like our sex life was going to be this way FOREVER, it was a temporary slow-down due to extenuating circumstances.”
Usher 'overwhelmed with gratitude' by supporters at New Look foundation anniversary luncheon
R&B singer Usher attends the 15th anniversary celebration of his New Look Foundation, Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Atlanta. Usher felt overwhelmed by the amount of supporters at his New Look Foundation's 15th year anniversary luncheon. Legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, director Kenny Leon and producer Jermaine Dupri were among the 450-plus attendees at foundation's President's Circle Awards luncheon in downtown Atlanta on Thursday. The nonprofit organization founded by the Grammy-winning singer also celebrated raising $1 million. "This is a passion fuel for me," Usher said Thursday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
DND warned navy supply ships’ electrical system might be ‘unsafe’
Crew members of HMCS Protecteur leave the pier after after disembarking at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
'Godfather of Makeup' Dick Smith dead at age 92; created Brando's Corleone, 'Exorcist' Blair
GOP candidate for California governor goes homeless to test Brown's economic comeback claim
Dustin Johnson takes leave of absence from PGA Tour, citing ‘personal challenges’
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House leaders abandon border bill amid tea party objections, plot next moves
Faith leaders and activists participate in a demonstration in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 31, 2014, asking President Barack Obama to modify his deportations policies. (AP Photo/Connor Radnovich)
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista mesmerized by 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Dave Bautista plays Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy." THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Marvel Studios
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