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August 17

Lions use dominating fourth quarter en route to win over Argonauts
B.C. Lions' Emmanuel Arceneaux (84) dives to haul in a pass in front of Toronto Argonauts defensive back Jalil Carter (19) during first half CFL action in Toronto on Sunday August 17, 2014
Police, protesters clash in Ferguson, Mo.
Police officers stand guard in front of a building during protests against the shooting death of Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri, August 17, 2014. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder ordered a federal autopsy of the teenager, seeking to assure the family and community there will be a thorough investigation into a death that has sparked days of racially charged protests.
Vancouver patients required to pay up front for use of dental operating room
A new payment policy is among several changes introduced in July at the Vancouver General Hospital dental clinic. The clinic is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of several facilities linked to an RCMP investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Dentistry.
Vancouver’s tech scene: Buzz or bubble?
Ryan Betts, left, direct of user experience, and Hubert Florin, a senior designer, play foosball during a break at Bazinga! in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday August 13, 2014. The company offers a cloud-based platform for online interaction between residents in condo buildings and property management and developers.
Refugee claimants struggling to find health care after cuts
Kulasingham, 62, of Sri Lanka, visits a Scarborough medical clinic weekly where a specialist monitors him post-heart surgery, Tuesday, July 22, 2014.
DIY investors might be pushing buy and sell buttons too much
‘For the DIY investor it’s difficult because they don’t have a lot of independent sources,’ says George Christison, a British Columbia-based investment planner at IFM Planning Services
Settlement nearly finalized in alleged abuse suit involving a Halifax-area orphanage
Tony Smith, right, is one of the dozens who allege that they were abused at the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children.
Revel wanted to shut down its casino on Monday; New Jersey made it wait until Sept. 2
B.C. RCMP make an arrest after a suspicious death on a Mackenzie property
B.C. government calls for Mount Polley review
A aerial view shows the debris going into Quesnel Lake caused by a tailings pond breach near the town of Likely, B.C. Tuesday, August, 5, 2014.
German man with 453 piercings, faux horns denied entry to Dubai
German Rolf Buchholz shows his face with 168 piercings as he visits the 20th Tattoo Convention in Berlin. A Dubai nightclub that hoped to feature Buchholz, who holds the world record for having the most piercings, said in an emailed statement Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, that he was refused entry to the Gulf city because of security concerns. The German man now has 453 piercings, including many in his face and genitals, according to Guinness World Records.
Keeping out of the mud is harder than the NPA would have you believe
Kirk LaPointe signed a pledge last week promising to refrain from personal attacks or “undignified criticism” of opponents and stick to the issues.
ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas says she's back in treatment facility for alcohol dependency
FILE - In this May 14, 2014, file photo, Elizabeth Vargas attends A Celebration of Barbara Walters at the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York. ABC News anchor Vargas has returned to a recovery center to be treated for alcohol dependency. The “20/20” anchor said in an emailed statement Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, that she checked into a facility this weekend while on vacation. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Best photos from August 17
Halifax looks forward to the opening of its very own library of the future
Versatile actor Walter Massey helped Canadian theatres
Walter Massey (left) co-starred as Doc Stewart in the Canadian TV series Lassie, with Corey Sevier as Timmy.
B.C. authorities use controlled burns to stifle wildfires in the province
South Korea’s Gunn Yang beats Canada’s Corey Conners in U.S. Amateur championship
Gunn Yang, of San Diego, Calif., and his caddy Richard Grice react to sinking his par putt on the 17th hole during the afternoon round to win the 36-hole championship match of the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club on Sunday, Aug.17, 2014, in Johns Creek, Ga.
China faces buyer’s remorse in Canada’s oil patch
Early evening shots of Nexen's Long Lake Phase I integrated oil sands facility situated 40 km south east of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Break-in in Justin Trudeau's home raises questions about the leader’s security
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau  speaks in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill Tuesday April 8, 2014 in Ottawa.
Ami’s Holiday wins Breeders’ Stakes
Jockey Luis Contreras guides Ami's Holiday (8) to victory in the 124th running of the Breeders Stakes at Woodbine Racerack in Toronto on August 17, 2014. Ami's Holiday, owned by Ivan Dalos and trained by Josie Carroll, was the only horse to run all three legs of the Canadian Triple Crown. He finished second behind Lexie Lou in the Queen's Plate at Woodbine and third behind Coltimus Prime in the Prince of Wales at Fort Erie.
Kelly: The pre-emptive tear-down of NFL’s next golden boy Johnny Manziel
Cathal Kelly
Police in New Westminster, B.C., investigate suspicious death by river bank
Please excuse our margin of error: Statscan
Canada's Chief Statistician Wayne Smith.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Three keys to manage your new company’s growth
With the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, seeing is believing
Chief Ron Giesbrecht http://www.kwikwetlem.com ****SMALL FILE, 2-COLS MAX*****
Why leaders must learn to share
Combine the right HR ingredients and boost your revenue
Harvey Schachter
My boss was rooting through my office
Camilo Villegas wins Wyndham Championship for first PGA Tour victory since 2010
Camilo Villegas, of Colombia, kisses the Sam Snead trophy on the 18th green after winning the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. Villegas won the tournament with a 17 under-par 263.
Unorthodox Japanese housewares retailer Muji launching in Toronto
Muji earned 21.2 per cent of its $2.35-billion revenue in overseas markets in 2013, and is aiming to make it 30 per cent by 2016.
IEX founder Brad Katsuyama aims to change how U.S. stock markets function
CEO Brad Katsuyama of IEX at NYC Offices.
Frustrated protesters from near and far settle in Ferguson
Protesters gather after a state imposed midnight curfew in Ferguson, Mo, August 17, 2014. Hours after Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri imposed a midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew on Saturday, a group of protesters defied the order and violence flared briefly on Sunday morning, a week after demonstrations erupted over the killing of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer.
Late Jays’ rally comes up just short in yet another loss to White Sox
Chicago White Sox's Conor Gillaspie celebrates his grand slam with teammates Avisail Garcia, right, and Adam Dunn, left, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, in Chicago, Ill.
'Prince of Pot' returns to welcome by hundreds gathered in Vancouver
Marijuana activist Marc Emery smokes from a bong with the words 'Freedom' on it during his return party in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, August 17, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
Feds stressed fatigue, workload concerns just before Lac-Mégantic disaster
In this file photo work continues at the crash site of the train derailment and fire Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Lac-Megantic, Que.
What correction? Stocks look attractive, says Richard Bernstein
Veteran strategist Richard Bernstein believes the prevalence of risk aversion among investor groups might actually sustain the current bull market and keep a correction at bay.
Analysts expect healthy second-quarter growth in Canada's CPI, retail sales reports
The price of meat is a big driver of inflation, says senior economist for Toronto Dominion Bank, Randall Bartlett. There was a recent pullback in the price of meat, which had seen prices shoot up in the first half of the year.
Canadian medical groups pull support for government led anti-drug campaign
A man smokes marijuana in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Temporary foreign workers perform critical jobs
Gwyn Morgan
Sustained rally expected to boost Big Six banks’ bottom lines
Exterior of the Royal Bank Plaza towers at the corner of Bay St. and Wellington St. West in Toronto on April 17 2014. Investors will get a first look at earnings results when Royal Bank of Canada reports earnings on Friday.
Military drone plan grounded amid continuing debate over fleet needs
National Defence headquarters in Ottawa (2009). Winner of an award of merit from the Illumination Engineering Society of North America.
TTC set to consider costly new service plan
Westbound King St.streetcars lined up in traffic near Spadina Ave. on May 13.
England beats Canada in women’s rugby World Cup final
England's Danielle Waterman scores a try during a final match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2014, England against Canada, at Jean Bouin stadium, in Paris, Sunday, Aug. 17,.
Liberals, NDP plot to storm Tories’ Fortress Alberta in next federal election
Prime Minister Stephen Harper condemns ‘military aggression and illegal occupation’ of Ukraine.
Canada’s Pospisil, partner Sock lose to Bryans in Cincinnati final
Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan shake hands with Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock after defeating them in doubles championship match on day seven of the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Linder Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati on Aug. 17.
Cavaliers to sign veteran forward Shawn Marion
Dallas Mavericks small forward Shawn Marion (0) drives around Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center.
Man charged in alleged spree of thefts and arson near Hamilton
HEALTHBEAT: Brain scans show how kids learn early math, suggests practicing your sums can help
FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2013, file photo, third grade teacher Melissa Grieshober teaches a math lesson at Silver Lake Elementary School in Middletown, Del. Sometime in elementary school, you quit counting your fingers and just know the answer. Now scientists have put youngsters into brain scanners to find out why, and watched how the brain reorganizes itself as kids learn math. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark, File)
With $28.4 million, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' tops a weak debut for 'Expendables 3'
FILE - This file image released by Paramount Pictures shows characters, from left, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello, in a scene from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Moviegoers continued to shell out for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” while Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables 3” was easily out-gunned in its weekend debut. according to studio estimates Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic, File)
Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician calls for civil disobedience
Supporters of anti-government cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri dance during a protest, in Islamabad on Aug. 17.
The secrets behind Dan Kanter’s un-Beliebable success
I’ve become a mother to my mother
History as seen through the eyes of regular people
Geoff Pevere
Five ways to ease the family stress of a child with a mental-health challenge
Dr. Stephen Scherer (left) and Dr. Peter Szatmari have led an international project to discover the genetic architecture underlying autism susceptibility. Dr. Szatmari says it is common for these parents to experience the stigma attached to mental-health problems, addictions and developmental disabilities. Another contributor to parental stress arises as parents navigate the health-care system to get help for their child.
Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Mortdecai- Johnny Depp plays a bumbling, eccentric British art dealer in the first trailer for the film adaptation of Kyril Bonfiglioli’s novel. (imdb.com)
The Quick Fix: Plum Clafouti
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Peace of mind or playing into fears: Is cancer insurance worth buying?
An insurance claim form.
How much is too much exercise?
Dr. Robert Gazzale, an economist at the University of Toronto, trains at Varsity Stadium on Saturday.
How fresh approaches can foster smarter students
A recent study found that active learning improves academic performance in STEM subjects and adds half a letter to report-card grades.
Stealth Workout: Pillow-powered
1. Start with your right foot in the centre of a pillow, left toes lightly touching the floor behind you. 2. Lift your left knee up to hip height. Don’t allow your right ankle to roll in or out. Use your right bum muscle and core to stay as stable as possible. Balance for 30 to 60 seconds. 3. Finish with a toe grab: Keep your body stable as you gather, then release, a bit of the pillow with your toes 10 times. Repeat on the other leg.
Louise Erdrich wins Dayton Literary Peace Prize's distinguished achievement award
This Aug. 16, 2014 photo provided by Harper Collins shows author Louise Erdrich. Erdich on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 was named winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize's Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award. Named for the late U.S. diplomat who brokered the 1995 Dayton peace accords on Bosnia, the award honors writers whose body of work promotes peace and global understanding. (AP Photo/Harper Collins, Paul Emmel)
Ex-'Meet the Press' host David Gregory hailed on Sunday's broadcast after his abrupt departure
This Feb. 24, 2013 photo released by NBC News shows moderator David Gregory on the set of "Meet the Press," in Washington. Gregory is tweeting that he is leaving NBC. In tweets posted Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, Gregory said he is leaving the network as he arrived at it, "humbled and grateful." "Meet the Press" has fallen to third place since he took it over in 2008. His departure had been rumored for months. (AP Photo/NBC, William B. Plowman)
Two teens in hospital after being thrown from bed of pickup truck: police
Air ambulance that crashed was vital to Grand Manan, N.B., community
Klaus Sonnenberg
Crash between Jeep, bus sends Toronto man to hospital
Man City, Liverpool begin new Premier League season with narrow wins
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring a goal against Southampton during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, England on Aug. 17
Kentucky bourbon makers riding good times, but high production comes with market risks
FILE - In this Wednesday, April 8, 2009, file photo, a bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon is dipped in red wax during a tour of the distillery in Loretto, Ky. Kentucky bourbon makers have stashed away their largest stockpiles in more than a generation due to resurgent demand for the venerable brown spirit. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
Iran’s president tells head of UN nuclear watchdog missiles not up for discussion
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, right, shakes hands with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano at the start of their meeting in Tehran on Aug. 17.
Police say man took thousands of dollars from elderly woman's bank account
Raid on Ebola clinic poses serious threat to Liberia’s largest slum
A health worker washes with disinfectant after dealing with people suspected of having the Ebola virus in the city of Monrovia, Liberia on Aug. 16.
Worsening Ukraine/Russian tensions to weigh on stock markets this week
Bills lose rookie star Watkins in loss to Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) hits Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) in the first quarter of an NFL football preseason game on Aug. 16 in Pittsburgh.
Jadeveon Clowney already displaying dominance in Houston
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Aug. 16 in Houston.
Ortiz joins Williams and Yastrzemski with 400 HRs for Boston
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrates his two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Boston on Aug. 16.
TV Blog Buzz: Fans have correctly guessed 'Game of Thrones' ending, says Martin
George R. R. Martin, creator of the drama series Game of Thrones, speaks at the 14th edition of the Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival, NIFF, in front of fans during a lecture at the Theatre du Passage in Neuchatel, Switzerland, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Martin admits that some fans have correctly guessed how he intends to end the series and he's even considered changing the story's big conclusion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Keystone, Sandro Campardo
Kenya to bar travellers from Ebola-affected countries
Health workers wearing protective gear go to remove the body of a person who is believed to have died after contracting the Ebola virus in the city of Monrovia, Liberia, on Aug. 16.
Another Ebola problem: How to prevent new outbreaks without knowing the virus's natural source
FILE - This undated photo made available by the Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium, shows the Ebola virus viewed through an electron microscope. As of mid-2014, Ebola has caused two dozen outbreaks in Africa since the virus first emerged in 1976. (AP Photo/Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine)
Rose hears cheers, Davis comes up big as U.S. beats Brazil
Two seriously injured in stabbing and beating in downtown Toronto
Sweet job: Cambridge University seeks doctoral student to study the fundamentals of chocolate
Hamilton area man killed in single vehicle accident near St. George
Documents: Feds worried about another ‘Idle No More’ after N.B. fracking protest
A burned police vehicle is seen in Rexton, N.B., as police began enforcing an injunction to end an ongoing demonstration against shale gas exploration in eastern New Brunswick on Thursday, Oct.17, 2013.
Questions remain about polygamy law as charges laid against men from B.C. sect
Winston Blackmore is seen outside his community hall in the isolated religious commune of Bountiful, B.C., Nov. 23, 2011.
Dwyer-led Sporting Kansas City dominates Toronto FC
Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen stands on the sideline during his team's 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps during an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 2, 2013.
Federer dominates Raonic in Cincinnati semis
Milos Raonic, from Canada, returns a volley to Roger Federer, of Switzerland, during a semifinal at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Mason, Ohio.
Ousted gets 7th shutout as Whitecaps, Chivas USA play to a 0-0 draw
U.S. cites ’extraordinary circumstances’ in ordering federal autopsy of Michael Brown
People defy a curfew Aug. 17 before smoke and tear gas was fired to disperse a crowd protesting the shooting of teenager Michael Brown last Saturday in Ferguson, Mo.
Feds worried about another 'Idle No More' after N.B. fracking protest: documents
A burned police vehicle is seen in Rexton, N.B., as police began enforcing an injunction to end an ongoing demonstration against shale gas exploration in eastern New Brunswick on Thursday, Oct.17, 2013. Federal officials closely tracked the fallout of an RCMP raid on a First Nations protest against shale-gas exploration in New Brunswick, at one point raising concerns it could spawn another countrywide movement like Idle No More. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Buzz or bubble? Vancouver tech veterans encourage vision among startups
Hubert Florin, left, a senior designer, and Ryan Betts, direct of user experience, play foosball during a break as others hold a meeting at Bazinga! in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday August 13, 2014. The company offers a cloud-based platform for online interaction between residents in condo buildings and property management and developers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Questions remain about polygamy law as charges laid against men from B.C. sect
Winston Blackmore is seen outside his community hall in the isolated religious commune of Bountiful, B.C., on Nov. 23, 2011. Legal experts say a criminal case involving a polygamous sect in B-C will probably reignite a debate over whether the ban on multiple marriages violates the right to religious freedom. Both Winston Blackmore and James Oler face charges of having multiple marriages in a religious commune in southeastern B.C. known as Bountiful. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Uzo Aduba of 'Orange is the New Black,' Allison Janney of 'Masters of Sex' among Emmy winners
Cat Deeley arrives at the 2014 Creative Arts Emmys at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Wesley Berg's hat trick leads Coquitlam over Six Nations at Minto Cup
August 17: Your lookahead horoscope
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