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A triple whammy: Estonian triplets looking to boost nation’s profile in Rio
From left: triplets Lily Luik, Liina Luik and Leila Luik of Estonia dance at the finish line after competing in the women’s marathon on Sunday.
Sunday's Games
Abe avoids Yasukuni Shrine as Japan marks World War II's end
Rio Day 9: Bolt makes history and De Grasse wins first Olympic medal
Canadian Andre De Grasse and Jamaican Usain Bolt as they cross the finish line in the men's 100m final.
Police: Reports of shots fired at JFK airport unfounded
The story of the Fraser River: A 'symbol of life' that can also be violent and deadly
DJ2G7H Fraser river rapids, Hells gate, BC, Canada The infamous Hell’s Gate and the rapids of the Fraser River mark the
Great White North beach volleyball duo put Canada on the map
Gary Mason
Annualized physician services agreements increases, Ontario
BC-OLY--Olympic Multi-Medallists
Sunday's Olympic Medallists
B.C. mother of abducted children feels Trudeau has failed her
Alison Azer holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on July 5, 2016.
Bolt wins gold again, Canada's De Grasse takes bronze in 100 metres final
Canadian Andre De Grasse and Jamaican Usain Bolt as they cross the finish line in the men's 100m final race during Rio Olympics August 14, 2016. Andre De Grasse came third for bronze and Usain Bolt first for gold.
Dramatic divide emerges at Ontario doctors’ contract meeting
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advances into main draw of Cincinnati Open
Trudeau’s apology to sexual minorities is welcome, but many await action
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves to the crowd as he attends the annual pride parade in Montreal.
Friends call killing of New York imam an anti-Muslim hate crime
This sketch provided by the New York Police Department on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, shows a suspect believed to have shot the leader of a mosque and a friend as they left afternoon prayers in New York.
Runners gather in Massachusetts to remember slain woman
Japan GDP grows 0.2 per cent in April-June as exports fall
In this June 8, 2016 photo, a shopper buys a product at a dry seafood shop in Tokyo. Japan’s economy grew at a slower than forecast 0.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, as the recovery was sapped by weaker exports and business investment, the government said Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Mike Duffy’s lawyer, Donald Bayne, dissects his defence strategy
Donald Bayne, lawyer for Mike Duffy, arrives at the courthouse in Ottawa, Canada August 17, 2015.
The Latest: 1 couple identified in Alabama plane crash
Liberals move to reassure Canadians on terrorism
Online Vancouver rental bidding site gets mixed reception
For Rent signs outside of a apartment in Vancouver, British Columbia on June 23, 2014.
Vancouver Island mother wins $3-million suit against midwife
Canada's Andre De Grasse wins bronze, Bolt wins gold in 100 metres.
Canada's Andre De Grasse, left to right, France's Jimmy Vicaut, Jamaica's Usain Bolt, United States' Justin Gatlin and South Africa's Akani Simbine race in the men's 100-metre final during the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Bolt won gold, Gatlin won silver and De Grasse won bronze. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Nadal says ailing left wrist bothers him only on forehand
Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Japan's Kei Nishikori during the bronze medal match of the men's tennis competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A mother’s plea: Canada must combat child abduction
Combination photo of Sharvahn, left, Rohevahn, Dersim and Mellan Azer.
Brad Wall says ‘racist and hate-filled’ comments after fatal shooting of First Nations man must stop
Colten Boushie is shown in this undated handout photo. Racial tensions are flaring in Saskatchewan after the fatal shooting of a First Nations man who relatives say was just looking for help with a flat tire. Colten Boushie, 22, was killed Tuesday after the vehicle he was in drove onto a farm in the rural municipality of Glenside, west of Saskatoon.
De Grasse highlights Canada's performances on Day 9 at Rio Games
Photos of the Day for Aug. 14
Brad Wall says 'racist and hate-filled' comments after fatal shooting must stop
Fiery pastor ignites Zimbabwe’s biggest political unrest in years
Zimbabwean Pastor Evan Mawarire addresses students during a lecture at Wits University in Johannesburg, on July 28, 2016. Mawarire, who said he has no political ambitions, became the public face of a wave of protests in Zimbabwe as founder of the popular "This Flag" internet campaign and an organiser of a national strike. The country's long-standing economic troubles have deepened in recent months, with Mugabe -- aged 92 and increasingly frail -- now struggling to pay soldiers and civil servants.
Canada falls to Spain in women's Olympic hoops, will play France in quarters
As American women dominate in Rio, Gymnastics Canada looking to raise the bar
Canada's Elsabeth Black competes in the beam event of the women's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 11, 2016.
Canada will need depth at fullback for Olympic semifinal with Germany
Canadian swim team already looking ahead to Tokyo
Canada's Ryan Cochrane races in the men's 1500m freestyle final during the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.
De Grasse races to bronze in 100 metres, breaks women's hold on Canadian medal haul
Canada's Andre De Grasse celebrates bronze in the men's 100-metre final during the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, August 14, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
The Liberals promised peacekeeping, but it’s not 1957 any more
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Say what? Quotes from the Rio Olympics
Germany eliminates Canada in women’s beach volleyball in Rio
Heather Bansley of Canada and teammate Sarah Pavan dive for the ball during a women's quarterfinal match between Canada and Germany on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Beach Volleyball Arena on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
As Britain fares better than expected, some ask if ‘project fear’ overblown
July retail data are expected this week, but are unlikely to shed light on a post-Brexit future.
Swimming star Oleksiak an early candidate for flagbearer
Canada's Penny Oleksiak, from Toronto, holds up her four medals, a gold, silver and two bronze, she won at the 2016 Summer Olympics during a news conference on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Morgan Stanley Canada’s new homegrown glow
Ads that don’t stop the action: CBC increasingly using ‘branded content’
SportChek is producing a video series at the Olympics, the first time an advertiser has been embedded with the CBC during the Games.
Remembering Lucille Dumont: Quebec’s grande dame of chanson
Photo: Lucille Dumont Photography Date: November 11, 1963 credit is CBC Still Photo Collection/Roy Martin Cutline: Singer Lucille Dumont is shown in a 1963 photo. Lucille Dumont helped popularize the chanson style in Quebec and was a beloved broadcaster and singer, who had many up-and-coming artists on her TV programs.
Morgan Stanley Canada brings veteran deal maker home to Bay Street
The corporate logo of financial firm Morgan Stanley is pictured on a building in San Diego, California in this September 24, 2013 file photo.
Racial tensions flare in Saskatchewan after killing of First Nations man
Colten Boushie is shown in this undated photo. Racial tensions are flaring in Saskatchewan after the First Nations man was shot and killed while relatives say he was just looking for help with a flat tire.
Canadian auto parts makers urge Ottawa to revamp funding
Flavio Volpe, President of Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, says changing the financing program for car companies is crucial, as he stressed in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Looking to beat the market? This is the one sector to focus on
Robert Tattersall
Swimming over for Oleksiak in Rio, fun and possible flag an inducement to stay
No verdict on Day 2 of deliberations in Quebec 2012 election shooting trial
Missouri man charged with shooting at vehicles, wounding 6
U.S. men’s basketball edges past France 100-97 at Rio Games
U.S.A.'s forward Carmelo Anthony works around France's power forward Boris Diaw during a Men's round Group A basketball match between the U.S.A. and France at the Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 2016 during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Appeal denied for daughter disinherited from father's will
Penny Oleksiak's coach says sky is the limit for her, if she wants it
Canada's Penny Oleksiak, from Toronto, holds up her four medals, a gold, silver and two bronze, she won at the 2016 Summer Olympics before a news conference, Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Missed out on the silver rally? It’s not over yet
Silver bars are stacked on a table in the safe deposit boxes room of the ProAurum gold house in Munich March 3, 2014.
PureFunds Junior Silver Miners ETF; silver vs. gold prices
Toy maker Mega Brands may seek aid from Quebec to help boost production
The sign for Mega Brands is shown at the company's offices in Montreal. Mega Brands is currently looking to move more production to Montreal from China.
RCMP say Edmonton skydiver, 52, died during weekend competition
Entertainment One shares jump as KKR weighs bid to top ITV proposal
Logo of Canadian company Entertainment One.
British service exports; British pound vs. U.S. dollar
It's harder now to save for retirement – so we have to invest smarter
Larry Berman
Jays beat Astros 9-2 to retain slim lead
The Blue Jays’ Edwin Encarnacion slides into second past the Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve at Rogers Centre on Sunday.
Marcus Stroman stays solid as Toronto Blue Jays down Houston Astros 9-2
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin goes over the rail into the Houston Astros dugout to catch a foul ball for the out off the bat of Astros Alex Bregman in the seventh inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto Sunday August 14, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
We’ve seen the Vancouver housing movie before
Investors making huge returns in Vietnam drug stocks
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical market is forecast to increase to $7.2-billion (U.S.) by 2020 from $4.2-billion in 2015.
Canadian Abel misses podium again, finishes fourth in three-metre springboard
Aussie-American BMX power couple share goal - Olympic gold
FILE - In this combo of two file photos, the left image made Aug. 10, 2012 shows Australia's Sam Willoughby after winning the silver for the men's BMX cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and at right is an April 19, 2013 image showing Alise Post riding to second place in the women's elite BMX Supercross World Championships in Manchester, England. Before they get married in 2017, they’d like to win medals at the Rio de Janeiro Games. (AP Photos/Christophe Ena and Jon Super, File)
Canada's Abel and Ware place fourth and seventh in 3-metre springboard
Canada's Jennifer Abel tucks as she dives in the women's three-metre springboard diving final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016.
Ontario auto sector worse off in 2009 than Alberta oil industry today: feds
A worker bolts parts to a Chevrolet Camaro on the assembly line at General Motors of Canada's plant in Oshawa, Ont., in this 2009 file photo.
Emerging vs. developed markets equity valuation
Mike Duffy's lawyer recalls 'daunting' challenge of intense media interest
Sen. Mike Duffy leaves the courthouse after being acquitted on all charges Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Lululemon's CEO sees lots of room to grow
Germany beats Canada in women's beach volleyball quarter-finals at Rio Games
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in Montreal pride parade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves to the crowd as he attends the annual pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, August 14, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Police: 2 Houston kids found dead under home; mother charged
Housing companies fined for illegally evicting military
Washington Monument closed again after elevator gets stuck
FILE - This March 13, 2015, file photo shows the Washington Monument in Washington. The monument is closed again due to problems with its elevator. The National Park Service says in a statement the monument opened briefly Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, before the elevator got stuck at the 490 feet level. The monument was closed for nearly a week in July because of elevator problems. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Increase in average housing prices in the GTA, 2015
Officials cite Milwaukee shooting victim's criminal record
US coach Parnham spurs rising women's field hockey program
Players of United States celebrates after scoring against Japan during a women's field hockey match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
Rio Olympics lacking 'look' that usually characterizes games
Barbara Gibb, mother of Bee Gees' Gibb brothers, dies at 95
Police: Police ID Kentucky man who stabbed father at church
Watching the Summer Games: A look at Monday Olympic TV highlights
Entangled humpback spotted off Labrador still at risk after shedding gear
Study: Iraqi refugees who came in Harper years fared worse than others
An Iraqi refugee girl from Mosul stands outside her family's tent at Khazir refugee camp outside Irbil.
Killers wielding assault rifles kill 8 men in Honduras
Toddler tumbles from third-floor window after climbing couch, breaks both femurs
Canadian gymnast Olsen finishes eighth in vault final, American Biles wins gold
The Latest: Jebet of Bahrain wins gold in steeplechase
Uzbekistan's Hasanboy Dusmatov celebrates after winning the gold medal for the men's light flyweight 49-kg final boxing match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Republican leaders could be near full break with Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters in Kissimmee, Fla., on Aug. 11, 2016.
Rescuers free squirrel with head stuck in cup
The Latest: Officer killed, suspect remains on the loose
Low-income renters in Vancouver face difficult calculations
Charges in ‘sexting’ ring a quandary for Nova Scotia town — and for experts
Kelly: With a bronze at Rio 2016, the ride for Andre De Grasse has only just begun
Canadian Andre De Grasse after winning bronze in the men's 100m race during Rio Olympics August 14, 2016.
Trump goes on tear against media, amid signs of collapsing campaign
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Fairfield , Conn., on Aug. 13, 2016.
Scientists tackle mercury woes in river on Idaho-Oregon line
Son of Chicago police officer latest victim of gun violence
Court: Man can't withdraw guilty plea in real estate scheme
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