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"Lucky one" Mathew Downing gives first statement about Oregon community college massacre
Motley to Ford connects for 3 TDs as Virginia Tech ends skid with 28-13 victory over NC State
Inside Stephen Harper’s ‘strange fishbowl’
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is greeted by supporters as he leaves a campaign stop in Edmonton, Alta., on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.
How Tories win immigrant votes using anti-immigrant messages
Doug Saunders
OHL Roundup: Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Strome lead Otters to rout of IceDogs
Litton throws 2 touchdown passes, Marshall forces 5 turnovers in 31-10 win over Southern Miss
B.C. man charged with dangerous driving, wanted on Saskatchewan charges too
The Latest: North Korea shows off missiles, drones in military parade marking anniversary
Anthony Davis' 20 points not enough for Pelicans, who lose 103-93 to Hawks
Dave Meyers, 2-time NCAA champion at UCLA and former NBA player, dies at 62
QMJHL Roundup: Beauvillier, Cataractes down Huskies 8-7 in overtime
The cast of AMC's 'The Walking Dead' attends huge premiere for fans in New York City
Sanctions against Fort Macleod mayor upheld by Court of Queen's Bench
Lester falls short against old teammate Lackey, Cubs lose 4-0 to Cardinals in NLDS opener
Future of New York City transit system hinges on funding fight between mayor and governor
Jets beat Devils to spoil Hynes’ NHL coaching debut
Mark Scheifele (55) of the Winnipeg Jets passes the puck as John Moore (2) of the New Jersey Devils defends on October 9, 2015 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
NHL Capsules
Authorities seize 40 dogs in Chatham-Kent in alleged dog-fighting ring
Red Wings beat Leafs 4-0
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a Toronto Maple Leafs centre Shawn Matthias (23) shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.
Mathews throws three TDs, Ticats officially eliminate Riders from playoffs
Austin police arrest actor Shia LaBeouf, charge him with public intoxication
Patrick Kane scores 1:49 into OT, Blackhawks spoil Islanders' Brooklyn opener with 3-2 victory
Durant scores 13 as Thunder beat Turkey's Fenerbahce Ulker 111-81 in preseason contest
Prominent jazz record producer Larry Rosen, co-founder of GRP label, dies at 75
Abdelkader has hat trick 3, Larkin adds goal in NHL debut, Red Wings beat Leafs, Babcock 4-0
Austin Dillon has pre-race fireworks scare, completes Xfinity Series sweep at Charlotte
Rangers score 3 late goals to rally past Blue Jackets 4-2; Zuccarello nets 2 for NY
Queen Latifah, Smokey Robinson, Usher to help Obamas celebrate arts during White House special
Nylander scores as Marlies open AHL season with victory over Moose
CIS Football: Nick Bynkoski throws four touchdowns as Axemen down Huskies
Oh Maya! Moore hits buzzer-beater as Lynx beat Fever 80-77 in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
Man charged after alleged incident at Calgary campaign event
Prison garb mix-up means more coats for the homeless; blue coats matched those worn by guards
Shark bites surfer on Oahu's North Shore, serious injuries sustained to leg and hands
One-game playoff: USA, Mexico resume their soccer rivalry in a Rose Bowl showdown
SMU will not appeal Larry Brown suspension or post-season ban; will challenge some sanctions
Ladd, Wheeler each have goal and assist, Jets beat Devils to spoil Hynes' NHL coaching debut
Anthony scores 21, strong again in return from knee surgery as Knicks beat Wizards 115-104
John Lackey outduels old teammate Jon Lester, Cardinals cool off Cubs 4-0 in NLDS opener
Obama stumps for Sen. Murray in Washington state, says Americans doing better
Royals come from behind to even series against the Astros
Royals second baseman Ben Zobrist is forced out by Astros shortstop Carlos Correa in the 7th inning of Game 2 of the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.
Australian political strategist isn’t the Conservative’s sinister mastermind
Adam Radwanski
Kelly: Epic drama, bitter ending for Blue Jays and their fans
Cathal Kelly
Drunk driver gets four years for fatal crash that killed two, injured baby
Calgary’s Wordfest has much to love for literary geeks
Lawrence Hill, the award-winning author of The Book of Negroes, and more recently, The Illegal, poses for a photo in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Hill will take part in Calgary’s Wordfest on Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. at Sidewalk Citizen Bakery.
US weighing Russian response to draft of flight safety guidelines for air over Syria
Nittany Lions have needed big plays to move ball, plays Indiana has been vulnerable to
Scientist urges straight talk on research ahead of federal vote
Scientists calling on the federal government to stop cutting scientific research rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 16, 2013. Evidence for Democracy, an advocacy group formed by a biologist, aims to put the issue back on the political agenda ahead of the election on Oct. 19.
Michigan, New York artists win $200,000 grand prizes at Michigan's ArtPrize competition
Edmonton expatriate can’t vote but can run for Parliament
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced that she will vote for the federal NDP. This wasn’t obvious earlier in the campaign when she said her government had its own policies no matter what was happening at the federal government.
Mulcair appears to extend an olive branch to Trudeau
Tom Mulcair, campaigning in his home turf of Montreal on Friday, said of Stephen Harper that ‘with his gruesome behaviour on race in this election campaign, I want nothing to do with his ilk.’
Calgary’s young Vietnamese ‘pay it forward’ to Syrians
Dr. Judy Luu, who came to Canada as a child with her refugee parents, is cited as an example of the many contributions newcomers make to Canada.
Israel struggles to contain violence; 6 Palestinians killed at Gaza border
Israeli security forces stand behind burning tires during clashes with Palestinians in Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on Friday. The leader in the Gaza Strip of the Islamist group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, dubbed unrest shaking Israel, occupied east Jerusalem and the West Bank as a new intifada, or uprising, and urged Palestinians on to further confrontation.
NDP duped Alberta voters, Wildrose finance critic says
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks during a business luncheon in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.
Steve Sarkisian is looking for answers after USC drops to 3-2 with shocking loss to Huskies
Five NHL coaches on the evolution and art of the league’s coaching carousel
Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, a two-time finalist for the Jack Adams award as NHL coach of the year, looks on during a game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz.
Manitoba government gives University of Manitoba $150 million for program
Astros squander 3-run lead, Royals squeak out 5-4 victory to even AL Division Series at 1-all
Researcher turns focus on neurological impacts of child porn victims
Warren Binford, a visiting professor at the University of Calgary, is photographed on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. She aims to raise awareness about the neurological impact on victims of child pornography in the digital age.
Stampeders, Eskimos clash in potential preview of CFL’s West Division final
Quarterback Mike Reilly and the Edmonton Eskimos will try to do something no other CFL team has done this season: Beat the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.
Montreal controversy shows cities regularly dump sewage into rivers
Montreal says if sewage isn’t dumped into the St. Lawrence River, the treatment plant can be damaged and more waste will end up in the river.
Lions look to hold playoff spot, ride momentum against Blue Bombers
B.C. Lions running back Andrew Harris is tackled against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Oct. 3. The Lions are currently two points up on the Blue Bombers for third place in the West with a game in hand.
Ireland-bred Beat of The Drum wins turf feature by 3 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita
U.S. admits failure of Syria militia plan against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, right, during a meeting with his British counterpart, Michael Fallon, left, about continuing wars in Syria and Iraq, at the British Ministry of Defense in London, Oct. 9, 2015. The Obama administration has ended the Pentagon’s $500-million program to train and equip Syrian rebels, administration officials said Friday, in an acknowledgment that the beleaguered program had failed to produce any kind of ground combat forces capable of taking on the Islamic State in Syria.
Blue Jays’ Brett Cecil suffers ‘significant’ calf tear in Game 2 extra-innings loss
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brett Cecil jumps over Texas Rangers’ Mike Napoli after tagging him out during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS.
U.S. Steel moves closer to separating from Canadian operation
Blue Jays frustrated by umpiring after 6-4 loss to Rangers in game 2 of ALDS
With speed and grit, Canadiens winger Byron ‘plays much bigger than he is’
A former member of the Calgary Flames, Paul Byron draws comparisons to Brendan Gallagher, making up for his small stature with speed and grit.
Alberta health officials question effectiveness of this year’s flu shot
Community Health Nurse Amy Beck injects a patient with a H1N1 vaccine during a flu shot program in Calgary on Oct. 26, 2009.
Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello a steadying presence in Game 2
Canadians, we need to talk about the risks of deflation
Where the coho growls with flavour
The dishes at Wolf in the Fog are tantalized both to the tourists from neary resorts, as well as the locals
Backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson left lasting impression in start against Bengals
Shark bites surfer on Oahu's North Shore, serious injuries sustained to leg and hands
Several side deals to accompany final TPP pact, federal officials say
Trade Minister Ed Fast promised to release a provisional copy of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the next few days.
Canada centre Blevins suspended after admitting to bad tackles
Nick Blevins of Canada attempts to break through during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at Leicester City Stadium on October 6, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Michael McCracken: Canada’s father of economic modelling
Michael McCracken, known for his interest in food and seasonings, is photographed at The Urban Element culinary venue and cooking school. Mr. McCracken died in Ottawa on Sept. 28 at the age of 75.
Cardinals to leave for 2 weeks, staying in West Virginia between games
All Blacks use strong second half to beat Tonga
New Zealand's captain Kieran Read wins the ball in a line out Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Tonga at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.
Los Angeles City Council orders major earthquake retrofit for thousands of older buildings
In rare weather event, remnants of Pacific hurricane hit Alaska
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
Germany struggles to meet burden of refugee influx
Refugees line up on the grounds of the State Office of Health and Social Affairs in Berlin on Friday as they wait to register asylum claims with the German government.
Zobrist, Royals rally from 3-run deficit, beat Astros 5-4 to even AL Division Series at 1-all
Flyers defenceman Logan Pyett out indefinitely with sarcoma in leg
Logan Pyett, left, Pyett signed a one-year contract with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after attending the Flyers’ training camp.
Spirit of a family reunion, calls for change in policing mark anniversary of Million Man March
Unions renews a call for public inquiry into fatal B.C. mill blasts
Smoke rises as police tape surrounds Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake, B.C. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.
Tight end Vernon Davis out again as 49ers offence continues to struggle
Can this man quit his stressful business for a simple life and sound retirement?
Can Wayne afford to quit his high-paying consulting work in the New Year, meet his financial obligations and still have enough to live on?
Tonga signs off its Rugby World Cup campaign by giving the All Blacks a tough run
Daily fantasy sports: Could cheating allegations lead to regulation of industry? A quick Q&A
Police: Former Hurricanes player, TV analyst Aaron Ward arrested in domestic incident
MLB Commissioner Manfred shrugs off fan complaints on Jays’ early games
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was in attendance for Game 2 of the ALDS between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
5 of the best France-Ireland rugby matches in recent times
Staff calls out Toronto South Detention Centre for crisis in inmate health care
When Toronto South opened in January, 2014, press material described a cutting edge health-care facility with 120 beds.
Despite a casual fandom, sports are a beacon in times of crisis
Marsha Lederman
Unions renews a call for public inquiry into fatal B.C. mill blasts
World's top development banks pledge to boost funding to mitigate effects of climate change
Can custodians of British Columbia’s children please stop their bickering?
Gary Mason
Halloween prank with dummy face down in Detroit woman's yard prompts repeated 911 calls
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