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Rookie back Williams provides Giants legs in win over Bills in Hall of Fame game
The New York Giants play the Buffalo Bills at Fawcett Stadium at the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Canton, Ohio.
US jobs boost Asian stocks but gains tempered by Argentina default, Portugal bank bailout
Needy people eat food distributed by a Portuguese volunteer association at Lisbon's Rossio square, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014. Portuguese authorities provided 4.9 billion euros ($6.6 billion) in an emergency rescue to prevent the collapse of ailing bank Banco Espirito Santo, one of the eurozone country's oldest and biggest financial institutions. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Brock Mackenzie wins PGA Tour Canada's ATB Financial Classic at 27 under
Youth charged with attempted murder in stabbing near Caribbean Carnival parade
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
William (Bill) Stephenson: Broadcaster was voice of CFRB sports for four decades
In 1988, Bill Stephenson was inducted into the Football Reporters of Canada wing at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Thai surrogate forgives Australian parents of deserted baby
Pattaramon Chanbua, right, with her children Game, 6, left, and baby boy Gammy at a hospital in Chonburi province, Thailand, on Sunday.
Best images from August 3
Fentanyl suspected in multiple overdoses in Abbotsford, B.C.
Abbotsford, B.C. health officials and police suspect dealers are sneaking fentanyl into low-quality heroin.
A fishing pallet goes back to Japan as B.C. ends tsunami debris cleanup
Project manager, Hanako Yokota with Japan Love Project holds up a Japanese made flip-flop found washed up on beach of Wouwer Island near Ucluelet, B.C. September 26, 2013 and is considered Tsunami debris.
Princess Pats: ‘First in the field’ for 100 years
The Memorial Baton Relay will reach Belgium in early May of 2015, at the site of the Battle of Frezenberg, which was depicted in this painting by W.B. Wollen. Below, a recruitment poster introduced in August, 1914. Inset, the regiment’s first cap badge was designed around a marguerite flower, in recognition of Hamilton Gault’s wife’s name, Marguerite.
New human-caused wildfires in B.C. prompt call for vigilance
Firefighters tackle a flare up at the Smith Creek fire located on a hillside in West Kelowna, B.C., Saturday, July, 19, 2014. Nearly 200 wildfires were active on Sunday, August 3, 2014.
Kamloops man recovering after getting shot in the face, RCMP investigating
Innovative concussion treatment focuses on inner ear, cervical spine
An innovative concussion treatment that focuses on the inner ear and cervical spine puts youth and adult athletes back in the game more quickly than traditional treatment, researchers at the University of Calgary have found.
Following Citi Open title win, Raonic hopes to rally for glory on home court
Milos Raonic reaches for the ball against Canadian compatriot Vasek Pospisil during the men's singles final at the Citi Open in Washington on Sunday. Raonic prevailed 6-1, 604 for the biggest singles victory of his career.
World War One memorial to display names of millions of soldiers who died
The dining room of a Canadian Military Hospital in UK in 1917, showing men and nurses (used on The World Remembers website)
Youth charged with attempted murder in stabbing near Caribbean Carnival parade
Gibbons downplays problems in Houston after Jays lose again
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes (7) is tagged out and is injured while sliding into Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez (9) during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. The Jays would go on to lose 6-1.
Hometown crowd turns out to salute rising star Eugenie Bouchard
As the fifth seed, Bouchard has a bye into the second round of the Rogers Cup and will likely play her first match on Tuesday evening.
Serena Williams wins third Bank of the West Classic title
Serena Williams reacts after winning a point against Angelique Kerber, of Germany, during the championship match of the Bank of the West Classic tennis tournament on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. Williams beat the left-handed Kerber, winning her third Bank of the West Classic title.
President and CEO of Tennis Canada brings wide-ranging skill set to top job
Kelly Murumets, the new President and CEO of Tennis Canada, laughs while posing in front of an inflatable tennis ball during the Rogers Cup at the Rexall Centre in Toronto on Saturday, August 2, 2014.
Wildfires force officials to issue smoke advisory for the Prince George area
Rory McIlroy wins Bridgestone Invitational, returns to No. 1 in the world
Rory McIlroy watches his drive on the fourth hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. McIlroy rallied from a three-shot deficit to win the Bridgestone Invitational and return to No. 1 in the world.
Kelly: Toronto’s NFL dream lives – and dies – on a prayer
Cathal Kelly
Portuguese authorities put up $6.6 billion to save ailing major bank, separate toxic assets
Hate your boss? Change your attitude
Harvey Schachter
My slapdash colleague is better paid than I am
When teamwork gets in the way
Climbing the leadership ladder, one mistake at a time
John Clinton is the CEO of public relations firm Edelman Canada.
Indonesia’s quiet democratic success
Bloomberg Photo Service 'Best of the Week': Joko Widodo, governor of Jakarta and presidential candidate, visits the Pluit Dam area in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Indonesia's election commission moved to count the final provinces in a presidential vote forecast to show Widodo, known as Jokowi, as the winner. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Joko Widodo
Libya’s spectacular democratic failure
Black smoke billows over the skyline as a fire at the oil depot for the airport rages out of control after being struck in the crossfire of warring militias battling for control of the airfield, in Tripoli, Libya Monday, July 28, 2014. The latest violence to plague the country has so far killed scores of people and wounded hundreds as foreigners flee the chaos. Libya's interim government said in a statement that the fire could trigger a "humanitarian and environmental disaster" in Tripoli, appealing for "international help" to extinguish the inferno. (AP Photo/Mohammed Ben Khalifa)
Canadian-made experimental Ebola drug not used on U.S. missionary
For Quebec, Ontario, investment is not a good measure of economic performance
A view of downtown Montreal. Recent articles in Macleans and La Presse use non-residential business investment data to show how poorly the economies of Québec and Ontario fare against those of other Canadian provinces.
Jays offence a no-show once again in third straight loss to lowly Astros
Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) doubles during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park.
Insurers’ earnings to reflect growth, solid sales
Late last year, Sun Life Financial, which will report its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, restructured internal reinsurance arrangements and paid down debt.
Ontario seeks wind, solar energy storage options
A solar panel in operation on a farm in Southwestern Ontario.
Smart meter maker says tests show external factors to blame for recent fires
Obama urged to boot Canada from trade talks or gain concessions
A group of Congress members are putting pressure on Ottawa to open the dairy and poultry markets under threat of being dropped from Trans-Pacific Partnership talks.
The intriguing opportunity in buying Automodular stock
Automodular is a contract manufacturer for the auto industry, assembling complicating modules such as instrument panels or radiator supports.  The company has one customer, Ford Motor Co., which plans to pull its work in-house and end its Automodular deal on Dec. 23.
Officers warn about drug use after woman dies at Penticton music festival
RCMP stand at the entrance to the camping area of the Boonstock Music and Art Festival in Penticton, B.C., where a 24-year-old woman from Leduc, Alberta died as the result of a drug overdose, early Saturday morning, Aug. 2, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Penticton Herald-James Miller
Germany should take its cue from Canada on investor rights
The euro sign landmark is seen at the headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany in 2013.September 2, 2013.
Canadian Raonic defeats countryman Pospisil in final of Citi Open
Milos Raonic celebrates after he beat fellow Canadian Vasek Pospisil in the men's singles final match at the Citi Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Washington. Raonic won 6-1, 6-4.
Quebec program review aimed at slashing budget to cost $3.8 million: documents
Jetlines eyes underserved Western Canada flight routes
Vancouver police commend fireworks audience for their good behaviour
Investment bank Evercore to buy financial research firm; all-stock deal valued at up to $401M
Dying homeless find treatment, comfort through mobile palliative care program
Dan Thibideau sits in his room at Toronto's Fred Victor transitional housing centre on Wednesday, July 30 , 2014. Thibideau, who has cancer, is the first patient of the PEACH (Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless) program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Nanaimo man arrested after 30-year-old woman sexually assaulted for hours
Kessel says Maple Leafs will be prepared to prevent another tailspin
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Phil Kessel shows his disappointment after the Tampa Bay Lightning scored during the teams’ tilt on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. The Lightning won the game 3-0.
Hollywood takes notice as Bible Belt brothers turn faith-based films into box office bonanzas
In a June 19, 2014 photo, Alex, left, and Stephen Kendrick review footage of lead characters "Ms. Clara", Karen Abercrombie, and "Elizabeth Jordan", Priscilla Shirer, meeting for the first time on set of their fifth movie in historic downtown Concord, N.C. The Kendrick brothers, who just wrapped up filming their fifth project, are making movies that could see wider release as distributors pay attention to the box office trends in the traditional Bible Belt and beyond. (AP Photo/AFIRM Films/Provident Films, David Whitlow)
For some Americans, the illegal-immigration fight is also about money
Protestors, some exercising their open-carry rights, assemble outside of the the Wolverine Center in Vassar, Mich., Monday July 14, 2014. They oppose the housing of detained immigrant children at the facility. The immigration issue has pit the Republican Party's Wall Street-friendly leadership against grassroots activists, who are dead-set against any immigration reform that offers a form of amnesty to illegal migrants. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-The Saginaw News-Coty Giannelli
Ontario reaches tentative agreement with civil servants’ union
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne faces a challenge in balancing Ontario’s books and reducing the province’s budget deficit from this year’s predicted $12.5-billion to zero within a few years.
Man dead after a two-vehicle collision in Ottawa Saturday afternoon
Union for many civil service workers reaches tentative labour deal with province
Raptors sign centre Lucas Nogueira and guard Will Cherry
Masai Ujiri, president and general manager of the Toronto Raptors.
Ohio State band director's firing touches off mighty clash between new president, alumni
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2013 photo, Ohio State University marching band director Jon Waters poses for a photograph at the Steinbrener Band Center in Ohio Stadium before practice, in Columbus Ohio. OSU on Thursday, July 24, 2014 fired Waters amid allegations he knew about and ignored "serious cultural issues" including sexual harassment. The new president of Ohio State University and supporters of the school’s storied marching band are clashing like cymbals over the unexpected firing of a band director with deep roots in the organization. (AP Photo/The Columbus Dispatch, Eamon Queeney, File)
Canada climbs back onto medal podium, finishing third at Commonwealth Games
Canada's Michelle Li poses with her gold medal after her victory over Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour at the end of their women's single's Badminton match at the Emirates Arena during the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 3.
From Polaroids to tablets, NFL sideline technology inching forward - but still no video
This undated photo provided by Microsoft shows Surface tablets that will be allowed for the first time on the sideline of NFL football games starting with Sunday’s Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2014, though they won’t exactly be running the most cutting-edge apps. (AP Photo/Microsoft, OrangeLV Holdings LLC)
'Guardians of the Galaxy' rockets to top of weekend box office with $94 million debut
This image released by Disney - Marvel shows, from left, Zoe Saldana, the character Rocket Racoon, voiced by Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt, the character Groot, voiced by Vin Diesel and Dave Bautista in a scene from "Guardians of the Galaxy." The movie releases on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Disney - Marvel)
Toronto FC forward Jermain Defoe to miss MLS all-star game
Toronto FC's Jermain Defoe (centre left) celebrates with (left to right) Michael Bradley, Jackson Goncalves and Collen Warner after he scores from the penalty spot to level against Vancouver Whitecaps during second half MLS action in Toronto on Wednesday July 16, 2014.
Video: Beating autism – a remarkable journey from isolated boy to communicative teen
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Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
The squirrel monkey my father won in a poker game haunts me still
Robert Deluce's goals are sky high
Robert Deluce, CEO of Porter Airlines, shares some of his success strategies and why speed bumps are a part of business – even in the sky.
The mystery of sleepwalking
Most children outgrow frequent nocturnal wandering, but adults who have this parasomnia should get checked out.
Facing down autism: The unconventional (and somewhat controversial) therapy that’s led to recovery
‘I can actually talk to people now, I can actually interact with my parents and friends,’ says Patrick Hindmarsh, 14.
Cultural nostalgia is a human experience
The documentary Alive Inside looks at how patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s react when they are played music from their childhood.
Stealth Workout: Pillow Talk
1. Grab a pillow. Lie on your back. Lift your legs up so your knees and hips form a 90-degree angle. 2. Place the pillow between your knees. Make sure your core is engaged and your back is neutral; only your finger tips should fit between your spine and the floor. Use your inner thighs and core to squeeze the pillow. Repeat 10 to 20 times.
Got to Have It emerges from the Jacksoul vault
Panzanella Salad
Spicy sausages, roast chicken or any grilled meats are a great match to a panzanella salad.
Some recent deadly attacks on mental health workers, as experts point to safety lapses
Merlot, sauvignon blanc among casualties of Ontario’s long, frigid winter
Wine Glasses over White
Decade after conjoined twins separated, 1 boy dances to music and the other struggles to walk
Formerly conjoined twins Clarence, left, and Carl Aguirre, 12, embrace while relaxing with their mother Arlene at the family's home in Scarsdale, N.Y., Thursday, July 31, 2014. On Monday, Aug. 4, the family will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the surgery that separated the twins at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, where the surgery was performed. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Merlot, sauvignon blanc among the casualties of Ontario's long, frigid winter
Advocates see ag tourism as a way to boost rural economies, help farmers find new business
Bon Jovi says his objective is for Bills to succeed in Buffalo
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel takes part in drills during NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Tuesday, July 22, 2014.
SIU investigating death of man in cell at Thunder Bay police station
Stocks set for more volatility, long anticipated correction may have arrived
Arkells' new album 'High Noon' dives into personal politics
Arkells, from left to right: Nick Dika (bass), Anthony Carone (keyboard) ,Max Kerman (lead vocals/guitar), Mike DeAngelis (vocals/guitar) and Tim Oxford (drums). THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho- Brooks Reynolds
Body of fisherman who tried to save pair swept into lake found by divers
Question after huge wildfire: Remove dead trees and replant, or let nature take its course?
In this Friday, July 25, 2014 photo, Chad Hanson, of the John Muir Project, inspects a young Ponderosa Pine tree growing in an area destroyed by 2013's Rim Fire, near Groveland, Calif. Nearly a year after the Rim Fire charred thousands of acres of forest in California's High Sierra, a debate rages over what to do with the dead trees, salvage the timber to pay for forest replanting and restoration or let nature take its course. Hanson and other environmentalist say that the burned trees and new growth beneath them create vital habitat for dwindling bird such as spotted owls, and black-backed woodpeckers and other wildlife. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
OPP investigate 2 sudden, unrelated deaths west of Ottawa
Canada Revenue Agency’s ‘political’ targeting of charities under scrutiny
The Canada Revenue Agency has offices across the country, including this one in Winnipeg.
TV Blog Buzz: Watch the 'Simpsons' and 'Family Guy' crossover episode teaser
This image released by Fox shows characters from the Fox animated series, "Family Guy." THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Fox)
French president marks centenary of the start of WW1 with appeal for Gaza peace
French President Francois Hollande, left, and German President Joachim Gauck attend a ceremony to commemorate the centenary of the start of World War One (WWI) at the Vieil Armand "Hartmannswillerkopf" battlefield in the Alsace region, Aug. 3.
Is the Gaza conflict stoking anti-Semitism in Europe?
The sun rises while birds fly over Gaza City, Sunday, Aug. 3.
Lightning sign Ben Bishop to 2-year contract extension
The puck sails into the net past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop on a powerplay goal by Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta, not shown, as Canadiens's Michael Ryder looks on during third period NHL hockey action Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Montreal.
Geoff Ogilvy wins Barracuda Championship for first PGA Tour victory since 2010
Jul 24, 2014; Ile Bizard, Quebec, CAN; Geoff Ogilvy tees off from the 10th hole during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Royal Montreal GC - Blue Course. Mandatory Credit:
Andre Reed caps HOF induction with one catch from Jim Kelly
Frizell named Canada’s flagbearer for closing ceremony at Commonwealth Games
Gold medalist Sultana Frizell of Canada waves to the crowd as she steps onto the podium during the medal ceremony after winning the women's hammer throw competition at Hampden Park Stadium during the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, July 28.
New Bloc leader working to rekindle enthusiasm for independence
Mario Beaulieu speaks to supporters in Montreal Saturday, June 14, 2014 after being named new leader of the Bloc Quebecois.
Vancouver-area woman reunites Japanese fisherman with item lost in 2011 tsunami
Hanako Yokota (left) and Karla Robison hoist a fishing pallet retrieved near Ucluelet, B.C. Yokota will board a plane to Japan to return the pallet to its rightful owner. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho
Death toll rises to 75 in Chinese auto parts factory explosion as poor safety measures faulted
Medical staff move a severely burnt victim of an explosion at an eastern Chinese automotive parts factory from a hospital in the city of Kunshan, Jiangsu Province to a Shanghai hospital, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 due to lack of hospital equipment to treat severe burns. Dozens of people were killed Saturday by the explosion at the factory that supplies General Motors, state media reported. (AP Photo) CHINA OUT
Man seriously injured in stabbing incident near Caribbean Carnival parade
Jays' Dickey struggles in loss to Houston
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Josh Thole (22) is unable to tag out Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) at home plate during the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park.
Roughriders ride big start to win over RedBlacks
Saskatchewan Roughriders' Will Ford (30) tries to break away from the clutches of Ottawa Redblacks' TJ Hill (21) during CFL football action in Ottawa, Saturday August 2, 2014.
August 3: Your lookahead horoscope
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