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Touring 'Hamlet' gets a standing ovation at UN, with diplomats cheering bloody tragedy
This image released by British Consulate-General shows the cast of Shakespeare's Globe production of "Hamlet," during a rehearsal at the United Nations of Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/British Consulate-General, Russ Rowland)
Roughriders receiver Taj Smith to miss Thursday's game due to legal issues
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southwestern China on Sunday, killing at least 398 people in a remote area of Yunnan province, and causing thousands of buildings, including a school, to collapse.
Xiaomi overtakes Samsung in Chinese smartphone market in 2Q
Mata, Rooney score in flurry that lifts Manchester United past Liverpool
Canadian tennis phenom Françoise Abanda awes home crowd at Rogers Cup
Françoise Abanda from Canada returns the ball to Dominika Cibukova from Slovakia during their opening round match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal, Monday.
CSEC won’t say how long it keeps Canadians’ private data
Communications Security Establishment Canada chief John Forster prepares to testify before the Senate national security and defence committee during hearing in Ottawa on Feb. 3.
In Sierra Leone, we’ve stopped shaking hands
Shop security guards are standing beside a bucket with a mixture of chlorine bleach and water encouraging passers-by to dip their hands in the mixture.
Kelly: Milos Raonic has entered his troubled-artist career phase
Cathal Kelly
CN Railway and Gitxsan First Nation discuss eviction notices
Negotiator for the Gitxsan Treaty Society Beverley Clifton Percival stands with her families totem pole February 28, 2013. She would not comment on the band’s plans Monday afternoon but said an update would be coming soon. Ms. Percival previously stated that the Gitxsan does not want violence or confrontation.
Experimental Ebola drug based on research discoveries from Canada's national lab
Gary Kobinger works in a mobile laboratory installed by specialists of the National Public Health Agency of Canada, in Mweka, Congo, Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. The experimental Ebola drug given to two American aid workers is based on years of research done at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, WHO, Christopher Black, HO
Rogers Cup tournament director ‘knows everyone’
Tournament director Karl Hale was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, and came to Canada with his mother and two siblings when he was nine.
Scrabble players rejoice: 5,000 new words large and small are on the way in dictionary update
This book cover image released by Merriam-Webster Inc. shows "The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary: Fifth Edition." The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, out Aug. 11 from Merriam-Webster, has 5,000 new words. (AP Photo/Merriam-Webster)
Trinity Arsenault of St. Catharines youngest person to swim across Lake Ontario
In pictures: African officials work to contain Ebola outbreak
A Nigerian health official wearing a protective mask waits to screen passengers at the arrivals hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014.
On trains, politics and automobiles
Former Vancouver city councilor turned urban-community expert, Gordon Price seen here June 2, 2006 will be leading a tour, which will be show casing various heritage homes in Vancouver this weekend by bike.
Infected aid workers receiving experimental Ebola drug
Nigerian health officials wait to screen passengers at the arrivals hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. Nigerian authorities on Monday confirmed a second case of Ebola in Africa's most populous country, an alarming setback as officials across the region battle to stop the spread of a disease that has killed more than 700 people.
US government had role in experimental Ebola treatment given to 2 American aid workers
Hospital workers pass police officers guarding an entrance to Emory University Hospital after an ambulance arrived transporting an American that was infected with the Ebola virus, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in Atlanta. A specially outfitted plane carrying Dr. Kent Brantly from West Africa arrived at a military base in Georgia. Brantly was taken to the Atlanta hospital. Another American with Ebola is expected to join him at the hospital in a few days. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
American International Group to pay $960M to settle shareholder lawsuits; 2Q profit up 13 pct
Squamish councillor urges a referendum on proposed LNG project
The site of the Woodfibre LNG project, a proposed small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and export facility, in Squamish, B.C., on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. The project would be located on an existing industrial site, the former Woodfibre pulp mill and it could export approximately two million tonnes of LNG per year.
Restrictive liquor laws pose a threat to alternative events in Vancouver
Matt Troy, left, an event host, is photographed at his art party in a warehouse space in Vancouver on Sunday. It has become more difficult for party promoters, musicians and artists to get access to venues to host alternative events in Vancouver.
Vancouver woman in serious condition after alleged hit-and-run accident
IOC awards Australian TV rights through 2020 to Seven network
Effects of Hurricane Bertha could brush parts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland
Tropical Storm Bertha passes over the Bahamas in this August 3, 2014 NASA handout satellite photo. Bertha has become the second hurricane of the 2014 Atlantic season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said August 4, 2014.
Buying time: Investors should take advantage of correction fears
John Reese
Iqaluit, Nunavut squabble over funds to douse toxic blaze
A fire smoulders at a dump in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on July 16, 2014. Although no flames are visible, the stubborn dump fire has been smouldering since May 20.
Farm equipment maker offers fertile ground for value investors
Deere & Co.'s stock has declined by 10 per cent in less than three months, and is now priced at a substantial discount
Montreal gangland killing shatters tenuous underworld peace
A police car sits outside the church during the funeral of mob boss Vito Rizzuto in Montreal December 30, 2013. Rizzuto died of natural causes in a hospital on December 23, 2013. Ducarme Joseph, a 46-year-old once described by police as the city’s most dangerous street gang leader, died in the middle of the road just metres from his mother’s home in the rough-and-tumble neighbourhood of St-Michel last Friday night. Mr. Joseph was believed to be linked to the 2009 shooting of Vito Rizzuto’s son, Nicolo Rizzuto.
Oil sands foes should use facts, not a popularity contest, to sway opinion
Gwyn Morgan
Focus is on expansion and TV as BCE, Telus to report earnings
Pierre Dion, president and chief executive officer of Quebecor and Quebecor Media arrives for their annual meeting in Montreal, June 19, 2014. Quebecor Inc. reported last Thursday and faced a barrage of questions from industry analysts on its possible wireless expansion outside of Quebec.
Canadian job data point toward demographic shifts
Canada’s labour participation rate, the amount of people who either have or are looking for employment, is at its lowest point in 13 years and the available data are unclear about what exactly is causing the trend.
Freelancers weigh flexibility against security
The trend toward a freelance economy doesn’t come without a downside.
Six must-haves for a mobile work force
Do you look forward to your workday?
Bill Howatt
SEC whistleblower rewards provide a powerful incentive
Tara Perkins
Industry group warns pesticide ban would 'handcuff' farmers
Health Canada is reassessing its approval of neonics, which it has blamed for bee deaths associated with corn planting in Ontario and Quebec.
GM reports progress in recall website fix, says all recalled vehicles to be listed this week
Locals fume over Pictou, Nova Scotia pulp mill emissions
Local citizens are concerned over the smog conditions created by the Northern Pulp Mill in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Grounding of Russian airline first corporate casualty of EU sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media at Benouville castle on Friday, June 6, 2014. Western sanctions imposed on Russia tighten as fallout from the Ukraine crisis threatens to trigger a new Cold War.
Community Health paying $98M to settle US claims of improper billing of hospital stays
In first and business class, American Airlines will stop serving meals on some shorter trips
Business Highlights
What information about you is Ottawa sharing? And with whom?
Canada's Immigration Minister Chris Alexander speaks during a news conference in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa January 28, 2014. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS)
The CIA vs. the Senate: When spies bite their masters
FILE - A workman quickly slides a dustmop over the floor at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Va., near Washington, in this March 3, 2005 file photo. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Stallone says male audiences are tough to impress with action roles
U.S actor Sylvester Stallone, center, with his wife Jennifer Flavin, second right, and daughters, Sophia Stallone, Sistene Stallone and Scarlet Stallone arrive for the World Premiere of The Expendables 3 at a central London cinema, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jonathan Short/Invision
Police say man's fingertip bitten off at Beyonce-Jay Z Rose Bowl concert
Beyonce and JAY Z perform on stage during the Beyonce and Jay Z - On the Run Tour at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, August 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, HO Parkwood Entertainment - Frank Micelotta
SpaceX to build $85 million rocket launch site in South Texas
4 family members taken to hospital after being hit by lightning at Toronto park
Emergency crews scramble to contain small chemical spill in Quebec
They Want My Soul is a ‘pearl of an album in a string of them’
Brad Wheeler says the Brit Daniel-led Texas quintet Spoon makes economical rock-styled pop at a level of cleverness and musical charisma rivalled only by Alex Turner’s Arctic Monkeys
Environmental group challenges construction of Quebec cement plant
Judge: Case pitting casino vs. gamblers over $1.5M won in unshuffled card game can go to trial
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Monday
How I gave up my loyalty to points cards
Gloom-rock poet laureate Nick Cave skillfully mines for catharsis
Nick Cave (seen here at SXSW in Austin, Tex.) with the Bad Seeds cemented his status as one of rock’s most explosive live acts.
Defence asks judge in NYC to toss out bulk of evidence in Silk Road case as illegally obtained
Target, Coach, RetailMeNot, Bloomin' Brands, and Chegg are big market movers
‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t mean it’s healthier
Gluten-free foods could be lacking in key nutrients but there are ways to make up for the shortfall.
The Tiger watch is underway at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods hits from the lip of a fairway trap on the second hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational
McDonald's says China meat supply scandal is hurting business; 2014 sales outlook is at risk
FILE - In this July 25, 2014 file photo, customers sit at a McDonald's restaurant in Hong Kong. McDonald’s says a scandal over a meat supplier in China is hurting sales in the region and its global sales forecast for 2014 is “at risk.” The world’s biggest hamburger chain said in a regulatory filing Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, that there’s been “significant negative impact” in China, Japan and other affected market. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Author Diana Gabaldon protects fans' favourite moments in TV adaptation of 'Outlander'
This July 28, 2014 photo released by Starpix shows author Diana Gabaldon at an event to promote their Starz original series "Outlander," in New York. The series premieres on Aug. 9. (AP Photo/Starpix, Amanda Schwab)
Rates on US Treasury bills decline at weekly auction; 3-month bills lowest since late April
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for possession of child porn arrested
Safety concerns stall world’s sixth tallest tower
The Lotte World Tower, centre, is under construction near Seoul’s Seokchon Lake in South Korea.
Top pick Ekblad says no one guaranteed world junior roster spot
Defenceman Aaron Ekblad skates during practice at the Team Canada National Junior hockey team summer development camp
Burlington Skyway bridge reopens after being closed several days
Workers inspect the scene Friday, August 1, 2014 of a dump truck crash that shut down the Toronto-bound lanes of the Burlington Skyway bridge in Burlington, Ont. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation says the Burlington Skyway bridge connecting Toronto with the Niagara region will be reopened to traffic between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
Woman to appear on charge of killing 2-year-old, cutting teen at Oregon coastal resort
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Cannon Beach, Ore. Police Department, shows Jessica Smith. Smith, 40, the mother of a toddler found dead at a coastal Oregon resort, has been taken into custody, authorities said Sunday night, Aug. 3, 2014. Smith faces charges of aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder, Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis said. (AP Photo/Cannon Beach Police Department,File)
Amid rough MLS season, Impact hope for better luck in Champions league
Montreal Impact defender Maxim Tissot
LinkedIn pays nearly $6 million in overtime wages, damages after Labor Dept. investigation
Back injury ends David Wilson’s NFL career with NY Giants
New York Giants' David Wilson is upended by Philadelphia Eagles' Cullen Jenkins in this 2012 NFL game
China probes two Canadians for alleged theft of state secrets
Kevin Garratt and his wife, Julia, are facing accusations by Chinese authorities of espionage and stealing state secrets.The Vancouver couple owns a coffee shop in Dandong, China.
Colorado Democrats avoid fracking fight after deal prompts groups to drop dueling proposals
Colo. Gov. John Hickenlooper, right, listens as U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., takes questions during a news conference about fracking, at the Capitol, in Denver, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. During the news conference Hickenlooper announced the creation of a task force charged with crafting recommendations to help minimize land use conflicts that can occur when siting oil and gas facilities near homes, schools, businesses and recreational areas. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Gov't raises estimate of Q3 borrowing by $22B, to $192B; expects to borrow $187B for Q4
Army Corps agrees to disclose oil pollution from dams in historic settlement
FILE -In this June 3, 2011, file photo shows the Dalles Dam along the Columbia River, in The Dalles, Ore. For the first time in its history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have to disclose the amount of pollutants its dams are sending into waterways in a groundbreaking legal settlement that could have broad implications for the Corps' hundreds of dams nationwide. The Corps announced in a settlement on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, that it will immediately notify the conservation group that filed the lawsuit of any oil spills among its eight dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon and Washington. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Music Review: Billy Joe Shaver may be 'Long in the Tooth,' but he still has plenty to say
This CD cover image released by Lightning Rod Records shows "Long in the Tooth," by Billy Joe Shaver. (AP Photo/Lightning Rod Records)
Water use ban imposed southeast of Quesnel after tailings pond breached
The tailings pond of the Mount Polley mine, southeast of Quesnel, was breached, discharging waste water into Hazeltine Creek (shown ) on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Cariboo Regional District
Colorado regulators say Denver gay bar discriminated against man in drag by denying him entry
Benneteau dusts off Hewitt as rain delay wreaks havoc at Rogers Cup in Toronto
Julien Benneteau (FRA) plays a backhand against Leyton Hewitt (AUS) in the 1st round of The Rogers Cup at Rexall Centre.
Cruise ship company signs letter of intent to develop $70 million port on Haiti barrier island
If the shoes fits: Actress, singer, TV host Keke Palmer to be Broadway's 1st black Cinderella
FILE - This Feb. 1, 2013 file photo shows Keke Palmer at the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Palmer will be stepping into the title role in “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" starting Sept. 9 at the Broadway Theatre. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Tourism chief: Atlantic Beach could get ad, building money for event to replace Bikefest
FILE - In a May, 27, 2012 file photograph, people walk along a street in Atlantic Beach, S.C., during the annual Atlantic Beach Bikefest. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley wants to end the Memorial Day weekend event after violence in neighboring communities during the 2014 Bikefest. South Carolina tourism chief Duane Parrish said on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 that bad publicity about the violence has likely hurt tourism in the Myrtle Beach area this summer. He said that Atlantic Beach would be eligible for state advertising and building grants for an event to replace Bikefest. (AP Photo/The Sun News, Janet Blackmon Morgan, File)
GM Finance says it received subpoena from Justice Department over subprime auto loans
Canada to open Under-20 Women’s World Cup against Ghana in Toronto
Canadian women's soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan is going to be counted on as Canada prepares to face Ghana at Under 20 Women’s World Cup
Star Networks USA recalling all Magnicube Spheres, Magnicube Cubes for ingestion hazard
Air Canada may resume flights to Venezuela if outstanding issues addressed
Air Canada says it may resume flights to Venezuela that were suspended in March, if outstanding issues are addressed.
Old-fashioned newsboys hand out 1914 papers in Toronto to commemorate WWI
Take a trip to Carcassonne and travel back to medieval France
Carcassonne was named a World Heritage Site in 1997 by UNESECO, who described it as ‘an excellent example of a medieval fortified town.’
New Ivory Coast coach to talk with Didier Drogba over striker’s future
Didier Drogba sits on the bench
Free shipping may be the new normal as competition heats up
For the last few years, a battle has been waging among retailers trying to set themselves apart, as entrants such as U.S. giants Target and Nordstrom arrive to compete for the same customers
Delta Air Lines reports rising traffic and revenue trend; shows no let-up in air-travel demand
Air Canada may resume flights to Venezuela if outstanding issues addressed
Canada makes five changes for Samoa match at Women’s Rugby World Cup
A rugby ball is placed on the ground
Advocates see ag tourism as a way to boost rural economies, help farmers find new business
This photo taken June 26, 2014 shows samples of their SweetShines hooch passed out to visitors in the tasting room at Bloomery Plantation Distillery in Charles Town, W.Va. With its sweet fruit-flavored liqueurs, a working farm and eccentric cast of characters— including a dancing lemon — Bloomery Plantation Distillery has attracted tourists from every U.S. state and countries as far away as Laos and Iceland. The West Virginia mini-distillery is part of a growing agriculture tourism trend that advocates say can help revive struggling rural economies. Ag tourism refers to working farm enterprises geared to visitors, encompassing farm stands, pumpkin patches, barn dances, zip-line rides, pick-your-own berries, corn mazes and even weddings. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Banks reportedly in talks that could end Argentina default
The banks are said to be negotiating to buy some of the Argentine bonds held by U.S. investors whose demand for a higher payment from the government led to a bruising court battle
Alouettes add former star QB Jeff Garcia to coaching staff
Former NFL and CFL quarterback Jeff Garcia has joined the Montreal Alouettes coaching staff
Free shipping may soon be the new normal as retail competition intensifies
Book tracks right-wing insurgence that propelled Reagan to national stage
This book cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows "The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan," by Rick Perlstein. (AP Photo/Simon & Schuster)
The future of insomnia treatment: Non-drug intervention available from your family doctor
Judith Davidson
Troubled supermarket's executives say workers worried about safety can seek new jobs privately
Carlton Pfeifer, an employee of Market Basket, holds a sign outside a supermarket in Danvers, Mass., Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. Executives at the troubled Market Basket supermarket chain in New England say they have heard from employees who are "concerned for their safety" in a dispute over the company's direction. In a statement Monday, co-CEOs Felicia Thornton and Jim Gooch say the employees are worried about attending a job fair that was set up to replace colleagues who walked off the job to protest the firing of the previous CEO. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Nick turning 'School of Rock' movie into series for children
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