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October 18

Oilers beat Canucks 2-1 in overtime
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) reaches for the puck against Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter (21) during the first period at Rogers Arena.
Jake Arrieta tagged early, Cubs lose to Mets 4-1 and head home down 2-0 in NLCS
Lillard, McCollum lead big rally as Blazers beat Jazz 116-111 in overtime
Lawyer tried to ask Australian court to stop pregnant Somali rape victim being sent to Nauru
Mets beat Jake Arrieta, Cubs 4-1 to take 2-0 lead in NLCS
New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy comes around third base after his two-run home run in the first inning of the National League Championship Series Game 2 against the Chicago Cubs, at Citi Field in New York, Oct. 18, 2015.
Energy stocks lead an early decline after oil price sinks; China's economic growth slows
Grella scores in 7 seconds for fastest goal in MLS history; Red Bulls beat Union 4-1
Korpikoski scores OT winner as Oilers down Canucks for second straight victory
Murphy's 5th post-season homer backs Syndergaard; Mets beat Arrieta, Cubs 4-1 for 2-0 NLCS lead
Do you have the right documents to vote?
Voters wait to collect their ballots for Canada's federal election at an advanced polling station in Toronto on Friday, October 9 , 2015.
Test hopefuls included in Prime Minister's XI for New Zealand one-dayer
Stephen Betham steps down as Samoa coach after disappointing World Cup
Khudobin has 34 saves as Ducks beat Wild 4-1 for 1st win after scoring 1 goal in first 4 games
Strong turnout expected in election that may turn on desire for change
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper speaks at a rally in Newmarket, Ont., on Oct. 18, 2015, the final day of campaigning for the federal election.
Imposter snow-sport helmets a worry without Canadian regulatory laws
Christian Haller, of Switzerland, crashes in to the wall of the halfpipe in a World Cup halfpipe snowboard event on Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Park City, Utah. Superior helmets are certified by an international standards organization, but in Canada there's no law on safety regulations for ski or snowboard headgear.
Chargers falter late again, lose 27-20 to Packers despite Rivers' career 503-yard day
Forest fire kills 6 hikers in Indonesia
Liberals widen lead in final Globe poll of campaign
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau listens to a question during a news conference at the end of the 2015 federal election campaign on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Calgary.
Once celebrated science park becomes shuttered casualty in Alberta
Strathcona Science Provincial Park in Edmonton was built with the goal of preserving nature and instilling curiosity in young minds, but was closed after just a few years due to an economic downturn.
China's economic growth dips to 6-year low but consumer spending helps avert deeper downturn
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2015 file photo, a worker tosses boards onto the back of a truck at a construction site in Beijing. China's economic growth decelerated in the latest quarter but relatively robust spending by Chinese consumers helped to avert a deeper downturn. The world's second-largest economy grew by 6.9 percent in the three months ended in September, the slowest since early 2009 in the aftermath of the global crisis, data showed Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. That was down from the previous quarter's 7 percent. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
WHL Roundup: Bean and Hitmen power play too much for Pats to overcome
Late penalty pushes Australia past Scotland in World Cup quarter-finals
Australia’s flanker Scott Fardy and prop Greg Holmes, right and second right, push a scrum during the quarter-final match against Scotland on Oct. 18.
China's economic growth declines to 6.9 per cent in latest quarter, lowest since early 2009
NFL Today, Week 6
No daylight savings for Northern Rockies with Mountain Standard Time
Scott Gow adjusts a tower clock on test at the Electric Time Company in Medfield, Mass., on March 6, 2009. Most Canadians will move their clocks back an hour in accordance with Daylight Savings Time on Nov. 1, but not in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.
OHL Roundup: Barron leads 67's over Spirit with a hat trick
Canadian businessman tells of torture in Dubai
Canadian Refat Hadagha, right, receives a medal from Dubai’s police commander in 2014. He says he was later detained and tortured.
Another 4th-quarter collapse plagues Seahawks in 27-23 loss to Carolina
Golf Capsules
Toronto restaurant targeted in apparent pepper spray attack
Baltimore Ravens miss chances in every phase, lose another close one 25-20 to 49ers
Fanendo Adi scores twice, sparks Timbers to 5-2 comeback win over Galaxy
Lanni Marchant, Eric Gillis hit Olympic standard at Scotiabank Marathon
Lanni Marchant achieved the marathon qualifying standard for the Rio Olympics, but missed breaking her Canadian record by just 10 seconds at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Oct. 18.
Durant scores 23 as Thunder roll past Nuggets, 111-98
Green, Ennis each score 19 points in Miami's preseason win over Hawks
Exhausting campaign turned out to be a blessing for electorate
Adam Radwanski
Typhoon Koppu in Philippines weakening, but still powerful
A Taroyo family living along the coast of Manila Bay, Philippines, searches for salvageable items after their house was damaged by strong winds brought by Typhoon Koppu on Oct. 18, 2015. Powerful typhoon Koppu ploughed into the northeastern Philippines before dawn on Sunday destroying homes and displacing 10,000 people and whipping up coastal surges four meters high, disaster agency officials said.
Emiliano Grillo, PGA Tour rookie, makes big putt and wins season opener in playoff
Santiwiwatthanaphong wins Symetra Tour finale; Do earns LPGA Tour card
QMJHL Roundup: Perron keeps scoring, Huskies down Remparts 4-1
Jockey Ryan Moore earns third straight win at Pattison Canadian International
Jockey Ryan Moore guides Cannock Chase to victory in the Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on Oct. 18.
British Columbia finally updates its eight-year-old climate change plan
Justine Hunter
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays try to bounce back at home in ALCS vs. Royals, Mets-Cubs idle in NLCS
Newcastle’s Georginio Wijnaldum scores four goals in win over Norwich
Newcastle United’s Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates his fourth goal of a 6-2 win over Norwich City at St James’ Park on Oct. 18.
Montreal's Anick La Bissonniere wins $100,000 Siminovitch Prize
Security actions against Palestinians raise tensions in Jerusalem
Israeli policemen check Palestinian youths in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday in response to recent stabbings in the area.
Montreal designer Anick La Bissonnière wins Siminovitch Prize
Anick La Bissonnière would like to use her winnings to publish a book on her philosophy of ‘poetic space.’
Man charged with murder after calling TV station with details about girl's 1982 disappearance
Seven British Columbia ridings to watch closely on election night
Federal Elections signs along Highway 97 South through Vernon, B.C. in the North Okanagan, one of 42 federal ridings in which British Columbians will elect Members of Parliament on Oct. 19.
Upbeat and confident, Blue Jays’ Stroman ready to rally in Game 3
Blue Jays’ Marcus Stroman is 9-2 with a 2.48 earned-run average in 19 games at Rogers Centre – 15 of them starts.
Lee leads 5 Grizzlies in double figures as Memphis defeats Timberwolves 90-68
Last-second win over Michigan still sinking in for Dantonio and unbeaten Michigan State
MLS Capsules
Martins, Sounders eliminate Dynamo with 1-1 draw; Seattle misses chance to clinch playoff spot
Elizabeth May closes campaign with bid for Green party win in Victoria
Green Party leader Elizabeth May, arrives by bus during a campaign rally to speak to supporters during the final stop of her three-day Vancouver Island bus tour in Victoria, B.C., Sunday, October 18, 2015.
John DalCorobbo wins Senior PGA Professional, tops qualifiers for Senior PGA Championship
York University educates Somalis in refugee camp
Students in Dadaab refugee camp exploring Moodle, the learning platform used by York U, in the Borderless Higher Education for Refugees Learning Centre computer lab in Dadaab.
Valanciunas scores 12 points to lift Raptors to 87-81 pre-season win vs. Cavs
Bonk! Big Apple at Citi Field gets Band-Aid after being hit by d'Arnaud homer
Corinthians extend Brazilian lead as Augusto, Love doubles secure a 4-1 win at Atletico
Kelly: Fear and loathing on the road to Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer scores a run during a seventh-inning rally against the Toronto Blue Jays during Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 17.
Beholder gallops at Santa Anita before leaving for Breeders' Cup in Kentucky
Campaign lawn signs a symbol of support, target for theft and vandalism
Joseph Planta, who lives in the riding of Vancouver Kingsway, is photographed outside his home in Vancouver on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. He is not an NDPer but put a Don Davies sign on the lawn because he doesn't want the other candidates knocking on his door.
Small plane crashes into bakery in Colombia's capital, killing 5 people and injuring 7
Trainer says California Chrome could return to racing in January at Santa Anita
Packers overcome big day by Rivers, hold off pass-happy Chargers for 27-20 win
Blue Jays rally behind second baseman Goins after ALCS Game 2 misplay
NHL’s young guns steal early spotlight with sights set on Calder Trophy
Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid celebrates one of his two goals in a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Oct. 17.
Threats against universities part of a pranking ‘echo chamber,’ experts say
Wilfrid Laurier University's campus was in lockdown after security was tipped to a possible threat on Oct. 16.
Toews On Ice wins Speakeasy Stakes by 4 1/4 lengths for trainer Bob Baffert at Santa Anita
Why consumers should take the Internet of Things and the lack of security more seriously
The company logo is displayed at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. REUTERS/Rick Wilking
Colin Kaepernick throws 2 touchdown passes, 49ers beat Ravens 25-20 to snap four-game skid
Browns waste 3 interceptions of Peyton Manning, lose 26-23 to Broncos in overtime
Miami loses top tackler Raphael Kirby for remainder of season with knee injury
Cam Newton comes up big in 4th quarter as Panthers rally to stun Seahawks 27-23
NHL Capsules
Cutler laments red zone problems after Bears lose in overtime, 37-34 to Detroit
Eric Wright: Author penned truly Canadian crime novels
Eric Wright poses for a photo in 1986.
Andrew Luck active, expected to play after throwing during pregame warmups
Erica Enders breaks NHRA season wins record for female drivers with eighth
Jaguars struggle down stretch, fail to close out another game, lose 31-20 to Texans
Contentious last-minute penalty for Australia costs Scotland a place in World Cup semifinals
Vick exits after big hit that Steelers say was only dirt in eye, returns, then leaves again
Volkswagen offices searched after ex-CEO quits post at Porsche
In this March 12, 2015 file picture then Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn looks down as he arrives for the company's annual press conference in Berlin, Germany. Porsche Automobil Holding SE said Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, that Winterkorn will depart as CEO and executive board member by the end of the month.
Safeway to replace Fry's Electronics as title sponsor, event stays at Silverado for 5 years
Bills left scrambling for healthy players in flying to London following 34-21 loss to Bengals
Artemis rebounds from collision to win second race, take America's Cup World Series title
Why TD is making a contrarian bet on high-yield bonds
TD Asset Management returned to high yields in the past two months in ‘low single-digit amounts’ after becoming cautious on them about a year and a half ago.
After wedding cancelled, bride-to-be's family throws reception-style feast for homeless
Military judge may end impasse that has halted 9-11 terror case at Guantanamo for 18 months
Steelers' Cam Heyward sticking with tribute to father, cancer patients despite risk of fines
Wenger's Arsenal faces daunting task against Guardiola's Bayern in Champions League
TD shifts focus to Canadian businesses amid restructuring effort
TD Branch bank with solar panels in Mississauga, Ont.
Trainer Bob Baffert wins Belmont's Matron Stakes with Pretty N Cool
Spurs beat Pistons 96-92 as Aldridge plays first home game in San Antonio
Marcus Mariota sacked 5 times as Dolphins beat up rookie QB in 38-10 rout of Titans
The lessons of Flight MH17, for both Ukraine and Russia
The reconstructed wreckage of the MH17 airplane is seen after the presentation of the final report into the crash of July 2014 of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine, in Gilze Rijen, the Netherlands, October 13, 2015. REUTERS/Michael Kooren
HBC may still offer a worthwhile payday for investors
Hudson’s Bay Company, whose flagship store in Toronto is seen here, has two major real estate joint ventures in the works, valued at $1.8-billion and $2-billion. They are expected to cut HBC’s debt by $1-billion.
Police: 1 killed, 5 hurt in shooting at ZombiCon in Florida; zombie-dressed revelers scatter
Tarasenko scores twice as Blues down Jets 4-2
Winnipeg Jets' Anthony Peluso (14) is stopped by St. Louis Blues' Kyle Brodziak (28) as he tries a wraparound during second-period NHL action in Winnipeg, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.
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