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Saputo defends commitment to end animal cruelty after facing challenge at meeting
Pivot's 'Please Like Me' lets star Josh Thomas be himself, complete with comic stumbles
FILE - This July 10, 2014 file photo shows 27-year-old Australian comedian Josh Thomas, creator, writer and star of "Please Like Me," speaking at the Pivot panel during the Summer TCAs in Beverly Hills, Calif. His half-hour comedy-drama, "Please Like Me," begins a 10-episode sophomore season on the Pivot network on Friday at 10:30 p.m. EDT. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Saputo hikes payout, splits stock as profit rises on acquisitions
Saputo revenue increased more than 20 per cent to $2.62-billion.
US factory orders up 1.1 pct in June, led by aircraft, machinery, computers and electronics
In this July 16, 2014 photo, welders fabricate anchor bolts for roads and bridges at the custom manufacturer Fox Company Inc. in Philadelphia. The Commerce Department reports on U.S. factory orders in June on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Iraq still undecided on prime minister, discussions turn to refugee crisis
Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has vowed to stand for a third four-year term as prime minister, but many of his critics have called for his removal, accusing him of monopolizing power and alienating Sunni and Kurdish minorities.
At the open: TSX declines on weak Chinese economic data
A skyscraper under construction in Shanghai.
Review: One Direction uneven at stadium concert; members lack co-ordination, clumsy onstage
This Aug. 4, 2014 photo released by Columbia Records shows Niall Horan of the British band One Direction performing at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Columbia Records , Calvin Aurand)
UniCredit bank's second-quarter profit up amid signs of economic recovery in Italy
Shares in European airlines drop after report claims Russia considering limiting airspace
Wesley Snipes returns to the big screen and he's not afraid to laugh at himself
U.S actor Wesley Snipes arrives for the World Premiere of The Expendables 3 at a central London cinema, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
Michael Phelps ditching his Speedo for new swimsuit
After partnering with Speedo through most of his swimming career, Phelps has agreed to a new deal with Aqua Sphere, a newcomer to competitive swimming
Smoke reported before United flight from Newark lands at Pittsburgh International Airport
Five things we learned at Drake’s OVO Fest
Drake performing during his OVO show at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario on August 4, 2014.
Omega invests for 8 more years with PGA of America; plans Ryder Cup commercial for US only
Most students working this summer but earnings won't cover school costs:CIBC
Tuesday's analyst upgrades and downgrades
Fortis Inc. CEO Stan Marshall is shown at the Seal Cove power plant in St. John’s. The company says the deal will see Fortis’s assets grow by more than a third.
Man shot at Toronto nightclub hosting Drake after-party
Toronto's Muzik nightclub is shown on May 8, 2014.
Two girls missing from Ontario campground found safe
Man in Toronto hospital after being shot at nightclub hosting Drake after-party
Whimsical designs, bright colours lead the way in cool school supplies for boys and girls
This product image released by MadPax shows the Whirlpool Nibbler backpack. The average family with kids in kindergarten through 12th grade will spend $669.28 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics, up five percent from last year, according to the trade group’s 2014 Back-to-School Survey. (AP Photo/MadPax)
FIFA president says Canada on its way to hosting a World Cup
FIFA President Sepp Blatter laughs with CSA President Victor Montagliani
Big Bang Theory stars triple their salaries
This image released by CBS shows, from left, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons in a scene from "The Big Bang Theory." =
Heavy rains temporarily halt TTC subway, cause flash floods in Burlington, Ont.
A highway camera catches traffic chaos cause by heavy flooding in Burlington, Ont. Aug. 04, 2014
What the ‘end of celibacy’ would mean to the Catholic church
Agata Piekosz
Two girls missing from eastern Ontario camping area found safe: police
Paramedics transport two young girls near Aird Lake, Ont., on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014., after they went missing late evening Monday Aug. 4 while playing a game of hide-and-seek. Two girls who went missing Monday night from a camping area in eastern Ontario have been found in good health, provincial police said Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Loonie closes at three-month low ahead of jobs report
Canadian dollars.
'Dancing on the Ceiling?' Lionel Richie to perform at White House dinner for African leaders
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., left, comments on the attack in Afghanistan today, as he meets with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Joseph Kabila, right, who is attending the US-Africa Summit, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, on Capitol Hill in Washington. That shooting in Afghanistan killed a U.S. two-star general and wounded some 15 people, among them a German brigadier general and a number of Americans troops. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Mideast's largest airline to stop flights to Iraq's Irbil as insurgency rages
Canadian dollar lower amid mixed economic data, traders look to July jobs data
Canadian dollars are pictured in Vancouver, Sept. 22, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Go For the Food: In Salt Lake City, a place to get a Mexico City treat known as al pastor
In this July 29, 2014, photo, waitress Maribel Albanez holds a strawberry shake at Chunga’s Mexican Grill, in Salt Lake City. The hunt for a taste of Mexico City brings diners near a highway overpass in a neighborhood known for tire shops and tacos. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Britain’s booming recovery could force BoE’s hand on rate hike
The Governor of Britain's Bank of England, Mark Carney, speaks at an event in Scotland on Jan. 29, 2014.
Ask a Designer: Getting creative with wood can add interest to walls, ceilings, floors
This photo provided by Betsy Burnham shows a classic board-and-batten treatment, that illustrates how you can change a room or stairwell by adding decorative wood overlays to a plain wall, in a stairway. (AP Photo/Betsy Burnham, Max Humphrey)
Target lowers forecast citing flat US sales; estimates cost of data breach
A Target store in Philadelphia is pictured on March 25, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Matt Rourke
Creative pull of crafting drives artists to seek out fellowship
This undated photo provided by Upstairs Circus shows women attending a recent night of crafting wine bottle tumblers and beaded wrap bracelets at the bar in Denver. People craft with others for lots of reasons, including for fellowship, to learn new skills and to energize their lives. Upstairs Circus is a relatively new downtown Denver bar that caters to crafters. “It’s something constructive to do besides just to eat and drink,” says co-owner Matt Johannsen. (AP Photo/Upstairs Circus, Matt Johannsen)
Murder charges dropped after Supreme Court rejects ‘Mr. Big’ confession
Nelson Hart is shown at a court in Gander, Nfld., on March 28, 2007.
Albertans see household debt soar as home prices surge
New housing construction in Calgary, Thursday, June 26, 2014.
F1 boss Ecclestone buys his way out of bribery trial in Germany
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone wipes his eye as he arrives for his trial in the regional court in Munich
Rainbow of colours: Coral bells' long-lived beauty lies in leaves, blossoms alike
Stock markets finish in the red amid soft Chinese data, Fed rate concerns
The fading name on the building in Toronto that used to house the Toronto Stock Exchange is pictured on August 18 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
The final chapter in the rise and fall of a Quebec-born international pot dealer
Joey and Jimmy Cournoyer.
U.S. home prices post smallest year-to-year gain in 20 months
In this July 10, 2014 photo, a mailman delivers mail to a house for sale in Quincy, Mass.
US home prices post smallest year-to-year gain in 20 months amid modest sales and more supply
In this July 10, 2014 photo, a sign hangs in front of a recently sold home in Quincy, Mass. Real estate data provider CoreLogic reports on U.S. home prices in June 2014 on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Changes brewing as Second Cup suspends its dividend
Second Cup’s difficulties – since last year, the company has closed five stores – come amid increased competition from other chains.
Coffee chain Second Cup suspends dividend as it refocuses on growing business
Canadian couple detained in China did charity work in North Korea
The Friendship Bridge, which connects the Chinese city of Dandong with Sinuiju in North Korea, is seen amid heavy fog over the Yalu River, in Dandong, Liaoning province December 16, 2010.
QLT posts deeper second-quarter loss
File photo of a researcher mixing chemicals at a QLT lab in Vancouver.
Blue Jays activate Brett Lawrie off disabled list ahead of Orioles series
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie sits in the dugout with his hand wrapped
General killed in base attack is Afghan war's highest-ranking U.S. casualty
A NATO soldier keeps watch as his vehicle leaves Camp Qargha, west of Kabul, on Aug. 5, 2014.
Before the bell: TSX heads for gains, but not U.S. stocks
CVS Caremark's 2nd quarter profit increases 11 per cent, drugstore chain raises forecast
This March 25, 2014 photo shows a CVS store in Philadelphia. CVS Caremark reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Biotech firm QLT deepens second-quarter loss as it paid to explore its options
The QLT Vancouver headquarters is pictured in a company handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, QLT
To stop illegal immigrants from Central America, look to Chile
This June 25, 2014, photo shows a group of immigrants from Honduras and El Salvador who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally as they are stopped in Granjeno, Texas.
Canadians deserve honest climate talk
Mark Jaccard
Don’t politicize women’s bodies
Ayesha Chaudhry
German court drops Ecclestone bribery trial after F1 boss agrees to make $100m payment
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, right, talks to his lawyer Sven Thomas after he arrived for his trial in the regional court in Munich, southern Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Ecclestone has been been on trial since April on charges of bribery and incitement to breach of trust. The charges involve a $44 million payment to banker Gerhard Gribkowsky, who's serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for taking the money. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Russia’s soul is more Putin than Gorbachev
Lawrence Martin
Ebola: What precautions are airlines taking?
A South Korean quarantine officer, right, checks the body temperature of a passenger against the possible infection of Ebola virus at Incheon International Airport on Aug. 4, 2014.
Tuesday's small-cap stocks to watch
Customers line up at a Second Cup outlet in Toronto in this file photo.
Gannett splits publishing and broadcast wings, following Time Warner, News Corp. and Tribune
FILE - This July 14, 2010, file photo, shows Gannett headquarters in McLean, Va. Gannett is spinning off its publishing business from its broadcasting and digital operations. The company is also acquiring full ownership of Cars.com for $1.8 billion., the company announced Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Hearing rescheduled in pop star Justin Bieber's DUI, resisting-arrest case in Florida
Justin Bieber is pictured at the police station in Miami Beach, Fla. on Jan. 23, 2014. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday to determine whether Justin Bieber will be tried on charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, HO, Miami Beach Police Dept.
Phelps signs with new swimsuit company, Aqua Sphere, after long ties to Speedo
In this July 31, 2014 photo, Michael Phelps, left, is measured in a prototype swimsuit before a training session at Meadowbrook Aquatic and Fitness Center in Baltimore. After partnering with Speedo through most of his swimming career, Phelps has agreed to a new deal with Aqua Sphere. The company is a newcomer to competitive swimming, but is already designing a racing suit that Phelps can begin wearing on Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Q&A: Exploration Insights' Brent Cook on top junior mining stocks to buy
Bertha, weakened to tropical storm, heads northeast
Satellite footage shows Tropical Storm Bertha passing over the Bahamas on Aug. 3, 2014.
Obama, African leaders open talks on security and governance on final day of US-Africa summit
Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn during the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Nearly 50 African heads of state are gathering in Washington for an unprecedented summit to promote business development. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Long plagued by conflict and corruption, Africa enjoys an economic boost. Can it last?
FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, file photo, customers buy Cold Stone ice cream in Lagos, Nigeria. Years of solid economic growth, gradual economic reforms and energy discoveries have transformed Africa from a basket case into one of the world’s hottest markets. ( AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
Burlington Skyway reopens after long-weekend shutdown
Workers inspect the scene of a dump-truck crash in Burlington, Ont., on Aug. 1, 2014. The Thursday crash shut down the Toronto-bound lanes of the Burlington Skyway bridge.
Top links: Australia provides glimpse into Canada's real estate future
Uncertainties from Ukraine crisis hang over eurozone economy, but recovery holding up for now
A woman walks past a poster calling for military recruits to the separatist forces in the city of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. The Interfax news agency reported Monday that Russia’s air force began week-long military drills in the central and western regions of Russia, a move that could spark further fears that Moscow is ready to flex its military muscle in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
Fallout from Portuguese bank costs French financial group Credit Agricole $950 million
A woman exits a subway station next to a Portuguese bank Banco Espirito Santo's offices building, in Lisbon, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. Portugal's biggest banking scandal, which compelled authorities Sunday to put up euro 4.9 billion ($6.6 billion) to prevent the collapse of ailing Banco Espirito Santo, raised key questions about how regulators were apparently hoodwinked and focused minds on the European banking system stress tests, whose results are due in October. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Spain's Telefonica makes $9 billion offer to buy Brazilian operator GVT
U.S. expats in Canada, the IRS is eyeing your RRSPs
Consider a trust fund for your kids even if you’re not rich
Eight lessons I learned from having my ‘dream’ lifestyle business
Girl filming with smartphone
Sadly for Obama, his economic gains are yesterday’s story
Kevin Carmichael
Experimental Ebola drug based on research from Canada’s national lab
A Nigerian health official wearing a protective suit waits 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.
Australia berates Israel over ‘indefensible’ attacks near UN schools in Gaza
Palestinians collect the remains of bodies at a United Nation-run school sheltering Palestinians displaced by an Israeli ground offensive, that witnesses said was hit by Israeli shelling, in Jebalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip July 30, 2014.
BlackBerry subsidiary QNX sees opportunity in potholes, broken elevators
In-car QNX Software technology is pictured in Ottawa on July 13, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
B.C. mine president denies being warned tailings pond would fail
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
Airlines are taking precautions after Ebola outbreak; passengers should be alert but not worry
FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2014 file photo, a South Korean quarantine officer, right, checks the body temperature of a passenger against the possible infection of Ebola virus at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea. South Korea has been stepping up monitoring of its citizens returning from trips to West Africa and other areas affected by the deadly Ebola virus. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Shin Jun-hee, File) KOREA OUT
'Gluten-free' labeling standards kick in; goal is to reduce shopper confusion
FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2013, file photo, a variety of foods labeled Gluten Free are displayed in Frederick, Md., Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. Starting this week, "gluten free" labels on packaged foods have real meaning. Until now, the term "gluten free" had not been regulated, and manufacturers made their own decisions about what it means. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)
India central bank sees signs of recovery in Asia's third-largest economy
Poll: Americans want good highways, bridges but don't like the options for paying for them
FILE - This Feb. 11, 2014 file photo shows a car driving by a pothole in Detroit, as a fuel station is seen in the background. Congress has kept federal highway and transit programs limping along for the past six years, unable to decide how best to pay for them. Lawmakers’ indecision mirrors what The Associated Press and GfK found in a recent opinion survey. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Aug. 5: Diplomacy’s lens – and other letters to the editor
A fighter from Zintan brigade watches as smoke rises after rockets fired by one of Libya’s militias struck and ignited a fuel tank in Tripoli on Aug. 2, 2014. On Saturday, sporadic shelling resumed in the capital after two days of relative calm. Plumes of black smoke rose over the south of Tripoli from a burning fuel tank at the airport’s fuel depot.
Vancouver film festival revamps its focus
Jacqueline Dupuis took over as the festival director of the Vancouver International Film Festival at the close of last year’s event.
How Harper can get at Putin, and other tips on sanctions
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 Russian investments.
Toyota's profit up nearly 5 per cent on sales growth, forecasts fewer vehicle sales for year
A visitor walks around a Toyota showroom in Tokyo, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Toyota Motor Corp. reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit as vehicle sales grew in North America and Europe, offsetting a drop in Japan. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
BMW sees 2nd-quarter earnings jump as sales grow, better model mix boosts profitability
Anger in Bangladesh as ferry capsizes, killing at least 125
People gather on the banks of the River Padma after a passenger ferry capsized in Munshiganj district, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014.
Lakes formed by China quake could flood villagers, power stations
Mao Changxue carries the body of his son after it was dug out from the debris of their home, which collapsed when a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Longtoushan town, Ludian county of Zhaotong, Yunnan province, August 4, 2014.
Rating agency S&P finds wealth gap is contributing to a slower US recovery
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 photo, students study in a library on the campus of California State University, Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. Standard and Poor's estimates that economy could grow at an additional 1 percent a year, or $185 billion annually, if the share of Americans pursuing additional schooling increased at the same average as 15 years ago. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Waste water from central B.C. mine spills into waterways, prompting water-use ban
Aerial footage taken on Aug. 4, 2014, shows a breach of the dam of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond, which spilled toxic waste water into neighbouring Hazeltine Creek and Polley Lake (top).
Flash flooding in Burlington, Ont., after heavy rain
August 5: Your daily horoscope
Leo
Can I drink and drive on an e-bike?
E-bikes can do 32 km/h and are silent.
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