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TIFF Day 4 in photos: The day Al Pacino made a mess
Actor Octavia Spencer attends a news conference to promote the film "Black And White" at TIFF the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 7, 2014.
Models smile, designer sings at lighthearted Diane von Furstenberg show
Designer Diane Von Furstenberg greets the audience after her Spring 2015 collection was modeled during Fashion Week, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Reopen Mount Polley mine, union says
A aerial view shows the damage caused by a tailings pond breach near the town of Likely, B.C., in early n August.
With the PC leadership win behind him, Prentice’s hard work is just beginning
Gary Mason
Adrienne Clarkson commemorates contributions of Canadian soldier
Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson celebrates contributions of Canadian soldiers at a ceremony in Toronto, Saturday.
Nanette Lepore looks to California and south of France for inspiration for spring 2015 designs
The Nanette Lepore Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff)
New Brunswick party leaders pit shale-gas jobs against fracking moratorium
New Brunswick Premier David Alward stands in front of natural gas wells in the rural community of Penobsquis as he launches his re-election bid on Thursday, August 21, 2014. The dominant issue in the New Brunswick election campaign, which wraps up in just over two weeks, could be summed up in one word: jobs.
Billy Horschel takes BMW Championship with 69
Billy Horschel hits his tee shot on the 13th hole in the final round of the BMW Championship in Cherry Hills Village, Colo. Sunday.
Best photos from September 7
Dolphins upset Patriots, Falcons grab OT win in season's first NFL Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) makes a catch across the middle of the field during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 7, 2014. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Baltimore Ravens 23-16.
Canadian army advisers to be stationed in Iraq’s north
Prime Minister Stephen Harper holds a closing press conference at the NATO Summit in Newport, Wales on Friday, September 5, 2014.
Roughriders top Blue Bombers but lose Durant
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Clarence Denmark (89) can't bring in this pass as he's covered by Saskatchewan Roughriders' Terrell Maze (20) during first half CFL football action at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg, Sunday, September 7, 2014.
Liam Lacey’s TIFF diary: Jon Stewart rises above Gaza tensions in directorial debut
Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari poses while promoting the film "Rosewater" during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sunday, September 7, 2014.
Harper's caucus control described in book by MP, a former Tory
Former Conservative MP Brent Rathgeber’s book raises questions about backbench independence.
A look at some of the Canadian Country Music Association award winners
Jess Moskaluke wins the award for Female Artist of the Year during the Canadian Country Music Association awards in Edmonton, on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Kelly: Sweet Caroline is no match for Serena Williams
Cathal Kelly
Japan says economy contracted 7.1 per cent in April-June on bigger drop in business investment
Punjabi radio stations operating in B.C. face CRTC ban
Radio India station 1600AM, which operates out of Surrey but is transmitted from Blaine, Wash., is heard clearly in Richmond. The CRTC says the station is circumventing Canadian content laws.
Nightcrawler at TIFF: Thriller about big city crime is truly a family affair
Writer and Director Dan Gilroy, centre, is photographed with his Executive Producer brother Tony, right, and Editor brother John in a Toronto hotel room as he promotes the movie "Nightcrawler" during the 2014 Toronto Film Festival on Friday September 5, 2014.
Pat Pimm’s history with ALC not taken into account
A report by B.C.’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner examining former agriculture minister Pat Pimm’s involvement in a farmland decision makes it clear he did nothing wrong.
Low voter turnout overshadows Jim Prentice’s landslide leadership victory
Jim Prentice celebrates his first-ballot win in the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership in Edmonton on Saturday.
Alberta's Gord Bamford takes home Canadian country awards, sets sights on U.S.
Dean Brody wins the award for Album of the Year during the Canadian Country Music Association awards in Edmonton, Alberta on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Financial stress acute for striking B.C. teachers
Justine Hunter
Saskatchewan beats Winnipeg 30-24, but lose QB Darian Durant in the process
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Rory Kohlert (87) celebrates a touchdown against the Saskatchewan Roughriders' during second half CFL football action at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg, Sunday, September 7, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Summer's not over but snow expected to fall in some parts of B.C.
Figurative artist Fred Ross made New Brunswick his palette
Fred Ross in his studio. Mr. Ross’s studios were fascinating places, piled with paintings, Persian rugs, ballet shoes and his large rusting tuba.
Careful readers of private members’ bills wanted, apply within
The Senate chamber is seen Thursday April 24, 2014 in Ottawa.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
South African Daryl Impey takes final stage to win Tour of Alberta
Tour of Alberta 2014 winner Daryl Impey celebrates after the fifth and final stage of the cycling race in Edmonton, Alta., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken.
The must-ask job interview question
How to stop the declining trust in leadership
Doug Williamson is CEO of The Beacon Group and author of the book Straight Talk on Leadership. He specializes in organizational and leadership transformation, working with senior executives, their teams and their organizations around the world.
Negotiating in an Iranian nuclear fog
Unidentified International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors and Iranian technicians are on hand to cut the connections between the twin cascades for 20 percent uranium enrichment at Natanz facility, some 200 miles (322 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Iran has halted its most sensitive uranium enrichment work as part of a landmark deal struck with world powers, state TV said Monday. The broadcast said Iran halted its 20 percent uranium enrichment, which is just steps away from bomb-making materials, by cutting the link feeding cascades enriching uranium in Natanz. (AP Photo/IRNA, Kazem Ghane)
I had a bad experience with an employment agency. Should I go back?
Colleen Clarke
Technology’s productivity paradox
Harvey Schachter
Lockdown lifted at a New Brunswick hotel after brief Ebola scare
Janet Gretzky gets support from The Great One as she launches film at TIFF
Janet Jones Gretzky, a cast member in "The Sound and the Fury," poses with her husband, pro hockey great Wayne Gretzky, at the premiere of the film at Ryerson Theatre during the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Toronto.
‘Corporation’ is not a bad word: How to fight against pervasive anti-business rhetoric
Gwyn Morgan
Ottawa fudges the message over funding of U.S. customs plaza
Barrie McKenna
General Motors to offer new Cadillac in 2 years that can almost drive itself on freeway
FILE - In this June 10, 2014 file photo General Motors CEO Mary Barra speaks to shareholders in Detroit. Barra is the keynote speaker Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at an intelligent transportation conference in Detroit. GM and other automakers will announce new devices that will make roads safer. The devices are steps toward self-driving cars in the future. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Alouettes rally for victory over Tiger-Cats
Brandon London #14 of the Montreal Alouettes celebrates a victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the CFL game at Percival Molson Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Alouettes defeat the Tiger-Cats 38-31.
An ETF to help Canadian investors avoid home bias
Investing directly in high-quality foreign stocks is a good way to reduce exposure to Canada. A man walks down a street of shops in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Taiwan’s five-year bonds gained for the first time in four days, lowering the yield from a three-week high, after a report showed inflation cooled. The local dollar strengthened. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg
Denzel Washington regrets turning down part in 'Seven'
Denzel Washington attends the "The Equalizer" press conference at TIFF Lightbox during the 2014 Toronto Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Toronto. (Photo by Brian B. Bettencourt/Invision/AP)
Say-on-pay votes increasingly tied to performance
Alignment between total shareholder return and executive compensation has become a key metric when deciding how to vote.
Max Irons of 'The Riot Club' says his famous dad Jeremy warned him about acting
Max Irons (left to right), Sam Claflin and Holliday Grainger star in “The Riot Club,” premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hook Publicity
Janet Gretzky gets support from Great One as she launches Franco film at TIFF
Actor Janet Gretzky is pictured in Toronto as she promotes the film "The Sound and the Fury" during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Lululemon feels the heat in the competitive 'athleisure' market
Despite a strong second quarter, Lululemon’s same-store sales are still expected to decline.
Hitachi adopts plan to keep skilled workers
Hideo Kitawaki, Hitachi CEO at his plant in Guelph, Ont., in February, 2012. Mr. Kitawaki says laying off skilled workers during market slumps makes it difficult to recover from them.
Jackson’s big run sets up winning field goal as Bills edge Bears in OT
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) rushes with the ball during overtime of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Chicago. The Bills won 23-20 in overtime.
Dolphins dominate second half in upset win over Patriots
Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 Dolphins free safety Louis Delmas (25) reacts. The sack led to a fumble by the Patriots.
Auto parts makers fight southward shift
Flavio Volpe, the new president of Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, says auto parts makers can build on their strengths to grow.
International students in Delta, B.C., being kept busy during teachers strike
Blue Jays salvage Boston series, but playoffs remain the longest of long shots
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) hits a three run home run during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Showtime: All eyes on Apple ahead of iPhone 6 launch
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 6 on Tuesday, but questions abound on whether company will also unveil long-rumoured ‘iWatch.’
Zoning changes a step toward new hotel space in Biloxi
Toronto man charged with second degree murder in downtown assault
Public School moves decisively into womenswear - and prints - with a jaunty spring collection
Fashion from Public School Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Ontario wine makers urge VQA to reformulate certification process
Francois Morissette, winemaker at the Pearl Morissette winery in the Niagara region, says VQA approval can be lucrative.
Former dealers to clash with GM, law firm, in court
Lawyers for 182 former GM car dealers across Canada will face off with General Motors of Canada Ltd. in a Toronto courtroom this week.
Whisper app’s numbers speak louder than words
Whisper, an app. where people can anonymously post text over a photograph and have people respond to the topic, is pictured in Toronto on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
One dead, another seriously hurt in traffic accidents in Vancouver area
Night at the Museum director Shawn Levy ‘honoured’ to edit Robin Williams’ final footage
Bill Murray brought to tears at TIFF, says Bill Murray
Bill Murray attends the press conference for "St. Vincent" on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Trump International Hotel on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Toronto.
Signing Constitution not on Quebec Premier’s agenda
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shake hands at a celebration marking the 200th anniversary of George-Étienne Cartie on Sept. 6 in Quebec City.
CRTC set to hold hearing into broad proposals for changing TV delivery system
A CRTC logo is shown in Montreal on September 10, 2012. Canada's broadcast regulator is set to begin a two-week public hearing into sweeping proposals that could, if adopted, dramatically change how Canadians receive and pay for their television. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Premier Couillard says Constitution not a top priority for Quebec
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shake hands at a celebration marking the 200th anniversary of George-Étienne Cartier, Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Analysis: Delaying immigration action shows Obama not above trumping promises with politics
Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' tops box office for fourth weekend
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows characters, from left, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello in a scene from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic)
Jeter honoured by Yankees, Jordan, Ripken
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter tips his cap to fans during a pregame ceremony honoring the Yankees captain, who is retiring at the end of the season, on Derek Jeter Day at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7.
'Night at the Museum' director 'honoured' to edit Robin Williams' final footage
Film director Shawn Levy is shown in a handout photo. When his friend Robin Williams passed away last month, "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" director Levy eventually had to return to the editing room to watch the late comedian's final performance.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-42West
Bill Murray says Toronto premiere of 'St. Vincent' brought him to tears
Bill Murray is pictured at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 9, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Chris Pizzello/Invision
Is winter here? Environment Canada warns Calgary about snow
A pedestrian crosses 8th Avenue SW in downtown Calgary on March 3, 2013.
As Energy East application nears, communities weigh risks, benefits of pipeline
Lukaszuk will not contest flawed e-vote for Alberta PCs
Jim Prentice celebrates his win following the results of the Progressive Conservative leadership first ballot in Edmonton on Saturday, Sept. 6.
From conservative to girly, New York Fashion Week continues
Vogue editor Anna Wintour, David Beckham, center, and his son Brooklyn Beckham, watch the Victoria Beckham Spring 2015 collection as it is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Timothy Spall hasn't picked up paintbrush since immersive 'Mr. Turner' role
Actor Timothy Spall is pictured in a Toronto hotel room as he promotes the film "Mr. Turner " during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Unidentified woman killed following single vehicle rollover in Amherstburg
Study: Experimental Ebola vaccine rapidly protects monkeys but booster needed to make it last
FILE - This Sept. 4, 2014, file photo shows Nigerian representative Ambrose Isah of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS), left, talking with World Health Organization (WHO) Health Systems and Innovation Medical Officer Patrick Zuber during a WHO conference with international experts in Geneva, Switzerland, on experimental therapies and vaccines with potential to treat or prevent Ebola virus disease. (AP Photo/Keystone, Christian Brun)
Muted colours, conservative yet sexy sleek looks are prominent at Victoria Beckham's show
Ex Calgary MP Jim Prentice takes reins as premier-designate in Alberta
Jim Prentice celebrates his win following the results of the Progressive Conservative leadership first ballot in Edmonton on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Eskimos say kicker Grant Shaw suffers season-ending injury
Edmonton Eskimos' Grant Shaw, right, is congratulated by Matt Nichols on his field goal during first half CFL football action in Vancouver on Oct. 19, 2012.
Edmonton Eskimos say kicker Grant Shaw suffers season-ending chest injury
Valanciunas leads Lithuania into World Cup quarters
New Zealand's Casey Frank, rear, vies for the ball with Lithuania's Jonas Valanciunas during their Basketball World Cup Round of 16 match at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 7.
New Tory leader in Newfoundland and Labrador faces tough fight ahead
Danny Williams is shown in his St. John’s office on Nov. 26, 2010.
Vastly different approaches to job creation highlight of New Brunswick campaign
New Brunswick Premier David Alward stands in front of natural gas wells in the rural community of Penobsquis as he launches his re-election bid on Thursday, August 21, 2014. The dominant issue in the New Brunswick election campaign, which wraps up in just over two weeks, could be summed up in one word: jobs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Stealth Workout: The Easy Rider
Turn “commuting” into just another word for strengthening your posture, core and balance. Better yet: You don’t even have to take off your headphones
A stillborn calf and a mother’s sorrow
The curious case of the cyclist’s unshaven legs
Shaved legs reduce drag by 7 per cent, more than high tech clothes, according a study by Specialized Bicycles.
Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Sons of Anarchy- The seventh season of the biker drama kicks off Tuesday with an extra long episode, followed by a live after-show.
Symthe fashion designers have found the key to an enduring partnership
Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe’s line of super-chic coats and jackets has become must-have outwear for fashion folk, including Kate Middleton
Summer in a glass: Bicicletta
To update a classic mojito, add a dose of Fernet-Branca for a thirst-quenching Bicicletta.
Violent video games for kids have a surprising upside
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Home invasion in Toronto leaves man and woman in hospital with injuries
Men’s head coach Benito Floro sees light at end of Canadian soccer tunnel
Canadian men's soccer coach Benito Floro, left, watches the action on Sept. 4 at Canadian training camp in Alliston, Ont.
Dubai property firm linked to ruler plans to open 1st stage of theme park complex by 2016
No progress in search for Burlington, Ont., man missing in Lake Ontario
Mulcair set to unveil key NDP platform planks one year ahead of election
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair speaks a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014, to discuss the need for an inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women.
Chuck Todd debuts with Obama interview as NBC tries to steady 'Meet the Press' ship
FILE - This Sept. 1, 2013 file photo provided by NBC , NBC Political Director Chuck Todd sits in the studio of "Meet the Press" in Washington. Todd replaces David Gregory as moderator of “Meet the Press,” beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/NBC, William B. Plowman, File)
Environment Canada confirms tornado hit southern Ontario Friday night
Little economic news on deck as investors digest jobs figures, retail earns
First World War analyzed in new slate of books for centennial
Governor General David Johnston invests Gwynne Dyer as an Officer of the Order of Canada during a ceremony in Ottawa, Friday May 25, 2012. It's been 100 years since the start of the First World War and there's still a lot of inaccurate information about the conflict, says military historian Dyer."THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Developer killed in mystery plane crash steered Rochester, New York, from industrial doldrums
Jamaican Marine Police return to the Port Antonio Marina after a fruitless search for a plane that crashed into the ocean near Port Antonio, Jamaica, Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. A small plane flew down the Atlantic Coast and beyond Friday before finally crashing in the waters off Jamaica. The fate of the two or more people aboard was not immediately known. Maj. Basil Jarrett of the Jamaican Defense Force said the plane went down northeast of the coastal town of Port Antonio and the military dispatched two aircraft and a dive team. (AP Photo/Everard Owen)
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