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September 21

US stocks decline amid jitters over China; Energy stocks and home builders drop
Amazing Race Canada finale review: Surprise nail-biting finish caps second season
Jon Montgomery, host of CTV's The Amazing Race Canada.
Brodie scores winner as Flames beat Oilers 1-0 in pre-season split-squad action
Smoke Eater greatest amateur goalie of his era
In 1967, the 34-year-old goalie signed as a free agent with the fledgling St. Louis Blues, one of six expansion teams joining the NHL.
Tories prepare to fast-track prostitution bill through Parliament
Justice Minister Peter MacKay is spearheading  Bill C-36 for the Conservative government.
U.S. Iraqi war veteran marks five years in sanctuary at East Vancouver church
U.S. war resister Rodney Watson, of Kansas City, Kan., looks on during a news conference at First United Church where he has taken refuge in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday October 19, 2009.
Michael Moore out as Michigan film board member; Gov. Rick Snyder names businessman to spot
Blue Jackets split squads beat Blues, Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets' Dillon Heatherington (64) is congratulated by teammates Nick Moutrey (67), Kerby Rychel (52) and Dalton Prout (47) after his goal against the St. Louis Blues in overtime period of an NHL preseason hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.
Siemens to acquire oilfield equipment maker Dresser-Rand for $7.6 billion
Chow targets Tory as her campaign shifts left
Mayoral contenders Olivia Chow, left, and John Tory are shown at a City Hall ceremony marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 16, 2014.
David Suzuki kicks off environmental rights tour in St. John’s
David Suzuki leads entertainers, artists and writers in quest to enshrine clean air and water into the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
A mathematician's architectural legacy
An exterior of Integral House Friday, August 29, 2014.
Voters should know that after Fords, there would be no deluge
Marcus Gee
B.C. First Nations group condemns aboriginal watchman for opening burial boxes
Aboriginal tourism operator Tom Sewid stands near a First Nations burial box on a remote Island in British Columbia's Broughton Archipelago in an undated handout photo.
Family seeks medical treatment for jailed journalist Mohamed Fahmy
Mohamed Fahmy, imprisoned in Egypt, is suffering from hepatitis C and an injured shoulder, his brother says.
Roughriders squeak out a win over RedBlacks
Roughriders cornerback Terrell Maze is tackled by RedBlacks defensive back Abdul Kanneh at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday.
Okanagan sockeye restoration successful with decade-long effort
Mark Hume
Siemens to acquire Dresser-Rand for $7.6-billion in cash deal
Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser is calling for a 2014 operating profit margin of 9.5 to 10.5 per cent, three months after the company offered guidance of 12 per cent.
For millionaire mathematician James Stewart, music will play on after his death
Mathematician James Stewart is seen here at his 18,000 square-foot Rosedale Integral House. After being told he has less than a year to live, Mr. Stewart made plans for his showpiece home and bequests having a wide impact.
Mount Polley disaster undermines public trust
Justine Hunter
B.C. teachers return to work emotionally bruised
A teachers writes "welcome Back Students" on the chalkboard at Cameron Elementary school in Burnaby September 19, 2014.
The best images from around the world: Sept 21
Capitals beat Sabres in coach Barry Trotz’s debut
Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, celebrates after his goal in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Washington.
Toronto parents up in arms over proposed school boundary change
Generic photo of students in Toronto.
Milo FG in OT completes comeback as Saskatchewan beats Ottawa 35-32
Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Chris Milo, centre, is congratulated for kicking a field goal against the Ottawa Redblacks during overtime CFL football action at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Police said charges have been laid against male suspect in death of B.C. teen
Canada risks being left behind as green energy takes off
In China, new renewable energy plant construction has now surpassed investments in coal generation. The country has embarked on an enormous effort to build solar and wind power generating facilities, along with a massive electrified high-speed rain network.
Ebner: Canucks new coach more maestro than bench boss
Vancouver Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins, 57, has established a winning reputation, most recently claiming the AHL championship with the Texas Stars last spring.
Mirtle: Horachek brought in to rescue the Leafs defence
James Mirtle
Kelly: ‘Negative excitement’ is the lifeblood of the NFL
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pauses as he speaks during a news conference Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in New York.
Ontario Tories announce rules for leadership race
For Jeter, the farewell gifts keep piling up
Former Orioles player Boog Powell presents Derek Jeter of with a basket of crabs to mark his last game in Baltimore. Jeter’s goodbye presents have ranged from kayaks to guitars.
New Canucks Vrbata, Bonino get taste of what life will be like playing in Canada
Don’t mandate change, ask your staff for input
Lisa Kimmel is general manager of Edelman Toronto
Track your time to maximize it
My boss bullies me and now I’m deeply depressed
The life cycle of a small business
Harvey Schachter
One man in hospital after two separate shootings occur in Chilliwack, B.C.
The half-full pint
Leon Bannister poses with a pint of beer at the Bricklayers Arms, in Grays, Essex January 4, 2011. British pubgoers could soon ditch their traditional pint in favour of a "schooner", a smaller measure of beer used in Australia, under government changes announced on Tuesday. REUTERS/Paul Hackett (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY POLITICS)
Boy suspended for selling soda at school takes his business to sidewalk
A look at some of the major New Brunswick election campaign issues
Oliver to Europe: You must act on 'insipid growth'
Canada's Finance Minister Joe Olive talks during an interview at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in the northern Australian city of Cairns Sept. 20.
After 32-day campaign on jobs, New Brunswick voters to polls Monday
New Brunswick Tory Leader David Alward speaks to supporters at the last rally of his campaign, Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Fredericton N.B. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Burger King's takeover of Tim Hortons ‘not a tax dodge’: Oliver
A cup of Tim Hortons coffee is pictured Burger King Whopper at a Burger King restaurant in Toronto on Monday August 25, 2014.
Federal government's plan to revoke passports raises human rights concerns
A passenger holds his Canadian passport before boarding a flight in Ottawa on Jan 23, 2007. A human rights lawyer is raising concern about the federal government's plan to strip Canadian passports of those suspected of travelling abroad to join extremist groups THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tom Hanson
Pharmacy-benefits company has attractive price, growth
Express Scripts works with clients to control their spending on prescription drugs. Express Scripts Canada pharmacy manager Cory Cowan looks for medication amongst the rows of the company's stores in Mississauga on May 18, 2012. (Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail)
Toronto FC snaps six-game winless streak with easy win over Chivas
Toronto FC 's Jackson celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Chivas USA during first half MLS action in Toronto on Sunday September 21, 2014.
Canada’s love of small business does the larger economy little good
Barrie McKenna
B.C. teachers strike fosters engagement from students and parents
Geography may dictate the week’s economic signals
Ian McGugan
Jays' final road trip ends in dismal fashion with another loss to Yankees
While Toronto Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro, left, looks on, New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, center, celebrates with Brian McCann after McCann hit a two-run homer during the seventh inning of the baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in New York.
New Brunswick Liberals link Alward to Harper as voters head to polls
New Brunswick NDP Leader Dominic Cardy (left) and Liberal Leader Brian Gallant shake hands prior a leaders debate in Moncton on September 9, 2014, as Premier David Alward looks on.
Rivers throws 2 TD passes to Royal in leading Chargers to 22-10 win over Bills
Rodgers, Carter with TD catches as Als end Stamps win streak at six
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Jonathan Crompton (18) makes the pass as Josh Bourke (59) defends against the Edmonton Eskimos during first half action in Edmonton, Alta., on Friday September 12, 2014.
Soldiers diaries showcase dreary, perilous life First World War trenches
Wounded soldiers are treated in a trench during the Battle of Courcelette. Sept. 15, 1916. Soldiers diaries showcase a dreary, perilous life in First World War trenches.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Library and Archives Canada
B.C. to release LNG tax laws next month
Seventeen B.C. LNG project proposals have been announced so far, including a plant and marine terminal in Kitimat, B.C. (model shown).
Scotland’s No vote doesn’t guarantee investment
Western Mexico state issues alerts for new copper mine spill into river
US gas prices fall 9 cents a gallon in last 2 weeks, extending summer decline
Alward asks New Brunswick voters for second mandate as campaign nears its end
Ontario PCs to choose new leader in May
Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak arrives at a campaign rally at a windows manufacturer in Mississauga, Ont. on June 11.
Rookie Nylander, veteran Tallinder out to show they belong with Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander attends training camp in Toronto on Sept. 18.
Apple's new and bigger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus perform well on durability tests
A QuickSketch profile of New Brunswick NDP Leader Dominic Cardy
A QuickSketch profile of Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward
Young woman dead after single-vehicle crash on Newfoundland road
World carbon pollution up by nearly 800 million tons in 2013, mostly from China, US, India
A list of results from New Brunswick elections dating back to 1967
UAW workers at Indiana auto seat plant set to vote Sunday on tentative contract with Lear Corp
A QuickSketch profile of People's Alliance of New Brunswick Leader Kris Austin
Tories revive union bill that provoked Senate rebellion; move to limit debate
Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a roundtable discussion at Forty Creek Distillery in Grimsby, Ont on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hannah Yoon
A QuickSketch profile of New Brunswick Liberal Leader Brian Gallant
A QuickSketch profile of New Brunswick Green party Leader David Coon
Why Winnipeg? How Canada's national lab became an Ebola research powerhouse
Heinz Feldmann, right, and Allen Grolla, left, work in a mobile laboratory installed by specialists of the National Public Health Agency of Canada, which enables teams on the ground to conduct rapid and precise diagnosis of new suspected Ebola cases and other diseases, within two to six hours, in Mweka, Congo, Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/WHO, Christopher Black, HO) ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY **
Senate resolution urges Obama administration to oppose Canadian nuclear waste near Lake Huron
Tories revive union bill that provoked Senate rebellion, move to limit debate
Security breach at White House by intruder with knife triggers more security, investigation
Uniformed Secret Service officers walk along the fence on the North side of the White House in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 20.
Halifax police search for suspects after man, 75, injured in home invasion
Jays’ Stroman drops appeal of beanball suspension
Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman of the Toronto Blue Jays works the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 15, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.
'The Maze Runner' races past 'A Walk Among the Tombstones' with $32.5 million
Playwright and actor Linda Griffiths dies from cancer
Actress and playwright Linda Griffiths poses for a photo on stage of the play she wrote and is staring in, Heaven Above, Heaven Below at the Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto on Nov.14, 2013.
New Brunswick Liberal leader proud of campaign, hopeful voters heard message
Composer David Foster pushes ‘presumed consent’ for organ donations
Health reporter Kelly Grant explores a controversial campaign by legendary music producer David Foster (pictured) to make organ donating the law.
WWE champ, fitness goddess Trish Stratus shares how she kicks butt
Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Gotham- The story of the early days of Batman’s city, before Bruce Wayne put on the cowl, could be really great or really awful. We’ll see when it premieres Monday. (fox.com)
Modifying your genes could modify your future fitness
Conflicting thoughts from a Polaris finalist
Polaris Prize nominee Owen Pallett believes that awards are ‘a very unnatural way of introducing people to music.’
The Quick Fix: Onion Pakoras
Are the promises of ‘brain game’ gains too good to be true?
Lumosity suggest users will ‘learn faster’ and ‘not miss stuff’ if they use its brain-training system, but research suggests it’s not so simple.
CRTC hearings are not just about pick-and-pay channels
CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais in Gatineau Sept. 5, 2014. In the hearing room where he will be spending the next two weeks.
Stealth Workout: The High-Five
Feeling stiff? Loosening up your body is child’s play, especially with this easy exercise
My experience as a lab rat has left me feeling sick about how we treat animals
Financial markets take a breather this week; BlackBerry reports Friday
Court asked to stop construction of huge Ontario wind farm pending appeal
Manitoba Appeal Court to hear case of man who died waiting for ER care
Merging two energy agencies won't keep electricity rates from rising: PCs, NDP
Oliver urges weaker G20 economies to follow Canadian stimulus model
Canada's Finance Minister Joe Olive talks during an interview at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in the northern Australian city of Cairns Sept. 20.
Fire at historic New Brunswick church suspicious, investigation launched
Masked men rob security guard picking up cash from Germany's biggest Apple store
Oliver urges weaker G20 economies to follow Canadian stimulus model
Finance Minister Joe Oliver answers a question in the House of Commons, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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