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Girl's killing is New Mexico's latest horrific child death
Trump campaign CEO Stephen Bannon made anti-Semitic remarks: ex-wife
Campaign CEO Stephen Bannon listens during Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's round table discussion on security at Trump Tower in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., August 17, 2016.
N. Korea says UN condemnation of missile tests 'provocation'
FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, fie photo, TV screens show file footage of a North Korea's ballistic missile that North Korea claimed to have launched from underwater at the Yongsan Electronic store in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea has expressed anger at United Nations Security Council discussions over a statement denouncing the country's latest submarine-launched missile test. North Korean Foreign Ministry official Jon Min Dok said in an interview Saturday that the U.S.-led discussions at the U.N. were a "terrible provocation" and that the country is developing nuclear weapons because of "outrageous nuclear intimidation" by the United States. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)
Feds charge dozens of Southern California postal workers
Bellator signs former Canadian UFC title contender Rory MacDonald
Ex-wife says Trump campaign CEO made anti-Semitic remarks
UN condemns 4 North Korean ballistic missile launches
FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, file photo, a South Korean army soldier watches a TV news program showing images published in North Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper of North Korea's ballistic missile believed to have been launched from underwater and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, at Seoul Railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The UN Security Council is strongly condemning four North Korean ballistic missile launches in July and August, calling them "grave violations" of a ban on all ballistic missile activity. A press statement approved by all 15 members Friday night deplored the fact that the North's ballistic missile activities are contributing to its development of nuclear weapon delivery systems and increasing tensions. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)
Husky oil spill has critics questioning independence of Saskatchewan’s regulatory system
Crews work to clean up an oil spill on the North Saskatchewan river near Maidstone, Sask. on Friday, July 22, 2016.
Sickly humpback whale spotted in Hawaii waters
This image provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a humpback whale sighted off Maui, Hawaii. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Superintendent Malia Chow said Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, that the animal is emaciated and covered in whale lice. At least four sharks were following the whale. She says these are all indicators of a whale in distress. (Ryan Hall/NOAA via AP)
Jays offence ignites in 15-8 win over Twins; Smoak, Martin each drive in five
Toronto Blue Jays' Russell Martin hits a two run home run against the Minnesota Twins during seventh inning Major League baseball action in Toronto on Friday, August 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Blue Jays bring back Dioner Navarro to boost catching depth
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada pumps fists with Jays catcher Dioner Navarro after being pulled in the eighth inning of game five of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals Oct 21, 2015 in Toronto. Navarro has been traded back to the Blue Jays
Ariya Jutanugarn shoots 64 to take Canadian lead
New UBC residence reflects adjusted expectations for Vantage College
A student walks past the Orchard Commons, which is UBC’s newest residence and the location of Vantage College, as construction continues on Thursday.
Leggett interception TD lifts Bombers to fourth straight win, 32-18 over Alouettes
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols hands off to running back Andrew Harris as they face the Montreal Alouettes during first quarter CFL football action Friday, August 26, 2016 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Justice Department will probe metro Phoenix sheriff Arpaio
Charities in Alberta face off over fundraising for Parkinson’s research
John Petryshen, CEO of Parkinson Alberta
Canadian Christine Sinclair voted NWSL Player of the Olympics
Canada's Christine Sinclair, left, scores her team's 2nd goal, during the 2016 Summer Olympics football match between Canada and Australia, at the Arena Corinthians, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. Canada's Christine Sinclair, who plays for the Portland Thorns, has been named the National Women's Soccer League Player of the Olympics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nelson Antoine
Woman brings dynamite to Alberta police station; police call in bomb unit
Dîner en Blanc is overrated. Try Ce Soir Noir, Vancouver's playful alternative
Ce Soir Noir is a loosely organized event in Crab Park. It was conceived as an art project last year, but is returning due to popular demand.
150 rally at Saskatchewan legislature over cuts to disability payments
Border Patrol seizes $3M in cash destined for Mexico
Photos of the Week for Aug. 21 to Aug. 26
This picture taken around 5 kilometres west from the Turkish Syrian border city of Karkamis in the southern region of Gaziantep shows Turkish Army tanks driving to the Syrian Turkish border town of Jarabulus.
Long-married couple living in different B.C. care homes grieves separation
Wolfram Gottschalk, 83, and his wife Anita, 81, cry upon seeing each other in Yale Road Centre in Surrey, B.C., in this recent handout photo. The couple have been married for 62 years but are now living in separate care homes.
Hull City in the driver’s seat as it meets Manchester United
Hull City's Shaun Maloney celebrates scoring against Swansea on Aug. 20, 2016.
If we want true images of events, we need to let photographers do their job
Elizabeth Renzetti
Ariya Jutanugarn shoots bogey free second round to take Canadian Open lead
Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand lines up her putt on the eighth green during the second round of the LPGA’s Canadian Open on Aug. 26, 2016.
The Latest: Top Pacific Marine to keep up work with allies
Lt. Gen. David Berger, left, receives the U.S. Marines Forces Pacific flag from outgoing commander Lt. Gen. John Toolan during a change of command ceremony in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. The U.S. Marine Corps’ new commander for the Pacific says he aims to carry on his predecessor’s momentum on helping allies and partners develop their amphibious skills. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)
Demian Maia wants UFC title shot if he beats Carlos Condit in Vancouver
Demian Maia, left, and Carlos Condit pose during the weigh-in for a UFC Fight Night event in Vancouver, B.C., on Aug. 26, 2016.
OAS probe absolves Belize in shooting of Guatemalan teen
Canada to become a top Western contributor in peacekeeping missions
Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan delivers a speech on July 6. The government has announced a plan to deploy up to 600 peacekeepers on United Nations missions, once again placing the country at the forefront of such initiatives.
Oil and gas deals picking up as industry shifts from survival to growth
More than $11-billion (U.S.) of transactions were announced globally in July as crude’s recovery fuelled hopes of a steadier market.
Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats have plenty of history
With quarterback Zach Collaros back, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have confidence as they prepare to meet the Calgary Stampeders.
This woman wants to retire at 60, but her mortgage may be a roadblock
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Road to Ring of Fire could cost up to $550-million
Iceberg marks, some exceeding 20 km in length and 100 m wide, are pictured about 180 km SSE of the proposed Ring of Fire development area, approximately 500 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters March 28, 2013.
NHL referee Garrett Rank wins Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur
Unearthing some gems in the diamond sector
Edward Sterck, who works in BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.’s British affiliate, says that there’s a general view that diamond supply will fail to meet demand in coming years based upon “the large amount of effort put into exploration in the last 20 years or so, and the singular lack of success that has emerged through those efforts.”
Why are hedge funds shorting Canadian bank stocks so confident?
Canadian bank headquarters are pictured in Toronto in this file photo.
Minnesota Vikings players stand in awe of new U.S. Bank Stadium
Minnesota Vikings players stretch before their first NFL football practice at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 26, 2016.
Facebook reduces role of human editors in 'trending topics'
Rising car insurance? You can thank the dangerous maniacs on our roads
In wake of cousin's fatal shooting, Dwyane Wade speaks out
Patrick Reed holds two-shot lead in The Barclays
Patrick Reed putts on the 10th green during the first round of The Barclays golf tournament on Aug. 25, 2016.
Canadian's hotel in Mexico seized by men with machetes ... and it was legal
Men armed with machetes guard a beachside property that was seized in Tulum, Mexico, Aug. 12, 2016. Aggressive seizures of hotels and other properties here, apparently legal but surrounded by questions, have shaken a beach town that has become increasingly popular with tourists.
US: Clinton calendars won't be released until after election
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton looks up to audience members as she leaves a campaign event at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nev., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A room that will remind you of Chewbacca, plus other furry furniture and accessories
Shaggy walls at Tom Dixon’s flagship store in New York City.
Business Highlights
Pregnant horse in Idaho injured self, not stabbed to death
Blue Jays re-acquire catcher Dioner Navarro from White Sox for Turner
Chicago White Sox's Dioner Navarro, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Avisail Garcia (26) as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp waits during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Let’s use Ryan Lochte and Hope Solo’s cases to talk about gender equality
Hope Solo was suspended for six months and effectively kicked off the U.S. national women’s soccer team for comments after a loss at the Olympics.
Vancouver councillor uneasy about Airbnb host recruitment campaign
An Airbnb spokesman said the promotion was designed to encourage people to share their permanent homes with travellers.
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
A room that will remind you of Chewbacca, plus other furry furniture and accessories
Ecuadorian woman falls to death in Yellowstone canyon
Derek Drouin says ‘contagious’ mentality put Canada on podium
High jump gold medallist Derek Drouin, of Corunna, Ont., speaks to the media as he arrives in Toronto on Aug. 24, 2016.
Five possible peacekeeping missions that Canada could end up joining
Nathalie Atkinson: To look tanned today, should colour come from the sun or a bottle?
Nathalie Atkinson
Quebec’s Dumoine River: an escape into true wilderness
Watching out for the breaking waves, canoeists work their way down the first rapid below Lac Benoit on the Dumoine River Canoeists work their way down the first rapid below Lac Benoit on the Dumoine River,
Breach in fishing license system exposes data in Northwest
FILE - In this undated file photo, a fly fisherman casts his line as early morning mist rises above the Boise River, east of Boise, Idaho. Idaho, Oregon and Washington have shutdown online sales of hunting and fishing licenses amid concerns a vendor's computer system has been hacked and personal information is at risk. (AP Photo/Troy Maben, File)
Video of woman chasing cat on Texas tollway prompts warning
Bombardier hands out pink slips as part of effort to cut 7,000 workers
A Bombardier C-Series aircraft is displayed at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Center..
Will Canadian banks’ blowout profits silence skeptics?
Canadian bank headquarters on Bay Street in Toronto.
Canadian men’s soccer youth spark hopes for World Cup berth in 2022
The rapid ascent of budding stars like Alphonso Daviesis something rarely seen in Canadian men’s soccer.
Garland tells law students that careers can be unpredictable
FILE - In this May 10, 2016 file photo, Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland meets with Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on Capitol Hill in Washington. While Democrats are pushing Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to confirm Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland by the end of President Barack Obama’s term, McConnell has been resolute in blocking him, saying the next president should make the pick. Republicans say it’s a winning strategy in a year when some of the GOP rank and file are struggling with reasons to vote for their nominee. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Robert Gannicott had an adventurous and brilliant mining career
Robert Gannicott, seen in March, 2010, spent a great deal of time prospecting in Greenland and the Northwest Territories, eventually establishing Canada’s largest diamond producer with a friend.
Column: Solo, Lochte and a look at gender equality after Rio
Casino looking to move out of The Pas in northern Manitoba, taking 150 jobs
Toronto condo board’s pet ban sparks vigorous debate
Those eager to experience downtown condo living must shop for a space that accommodates their pets.
Judge won't block California's strict child vaccination law
What Trudeau wants and risks with visit to China this week
Illinois' pension payment expected to increase by $400M
The board of the Illinois Teachers Retirement System, which serves more than 400,000 teachers outside of Chicago, is meeting to vote on whether to lower its expected rate of return on investments Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Springfield, Ill. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration says the move would increase the state's required payment by hundreds of millions of dollars, potentially leading to higher taxes or massive cuts to education and social services already suffering amid a budget crisis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Look out for the annual astonishing performances BuskerFest has to offer
Mat Ricardo puts a new twist on some classic tricks.
High-flying Toronto FC targets Supporter’s Shield
Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley and teammates congratulate each other as they beat the Orlando City SC at Camping World Stadium.
Trump Tower developer scrambles to close sales for foreign buyers
Joo Kim Tiah, of Holborn Group, right, shakes hands with Donald Trump after announcing Trump Tower in Vancouver in 2013.
Bombardier hands out pink slips, as part of effort to cut 7,000 workers
For a gay Syrian refugee living in Hamilton, Ont., disconnect and loneliness bring new challenges
HAMILTON, Ont. (19/06/2016) - 31-year-old Julian reflects on his past life in Syria after spending the day parading with Hamilton Pride at Skyway Park Jun. 19, 2016. Julian was hiding at his home with friends in Syria when shelling started and had to flee loosing everything he owned but few items that he was able to take with him.
Kenya Olympic officials arrested over alleged mismanagement
Teck Resources ‘disappointed’ with order to pay $8.3-million in costs to U.S. tribe
Smelting and processing operations take place at the Teck Cominco Ltd. plant in Trail, British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday, July 3, 2008. Teck Cominco Ltd., is the world's second-biggest zinc producer.
Transgender North Carolinians get restroom-access win
FILE- In this April 20, 2015, file photo, a sidewalk leads to the South Building on campus at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. A federal judge ruled Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, that two students and an employee must be allowed to use restrooms matching their gender identity at University of North Carolina campuses, and he said they have a strong chance of proving the state's bathroom-access measure violates federal law, a judicial rebuke that transgender rights advocates hailed as a victory. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Court says it's OK for city to use GPS to track taxi drivers
Report: Texas flouted federal aquifer rules for 34 years
Above-grade parking hobbles Edmonton’s tallest high-rise
Edmonton City Council’s green-lighting last month of the 45-storey Emerald condo tower slated for Jasper Avenue and 114 Street came amid controversy over both its height and the inclusion of above-grade parking.
Last week’s best reads: Financial firms, bank-owned dealers and Twin Butte
Teck Resources disappointed with court order to pay $8.3M in costs to U.S. tribe
Lower Mount Royal penthouse with vaulted ceilings sells quickly
This 955-square-foot suite features extra headroom in a living room with south-facing windows and balcony.
Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown promises to scrap sex-ed curriculum
Patrick Brown, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, is photographed during a scrum at the Ontario legislature on April 5, 2016.
Ottawa mulls emerging risks to financial institutions
A sign for Bay Street in the Toronto Financial District is displayed in Toronto.
Christine Sinclair voted NWSL Player of the Olympics
Canada's Christine Sinclair, left, scores her team's 2nd goal, during the 2016 Summer Olympics football match between Canada and Australia, at the Arena Corinthians, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. Canada's Christine Sinclair, who plays for the Portland Thorns, has been named the National Women's Soccer League Player of the Olympics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Nelson Antoine
Twins call up 2010 1st-round pick Alex Wimmers
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
A Chinese dynasty with a 21st-century outlook
Some of the hundreds of posters depicting Chinese President Xi Jinping that recently coated a building in Shanghai: An imperial personality in the making?
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan speaks during a news conference at CFB Bagotville in Saguenay Quebec on Friday, August 26, 2016 The Liberal government is putting the United Nations on notice that Canada is ready to provide money and, more importantly, troops for peacekeeping missions around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Friday
Surging TFC eyes Supporter's Shield, but must first face rival Impact
Toronto F.C.'s Sebastian Giovinco reacts to the crowd after he scored his second goal during first half MLS action against Columbus Crew S.C., in Toronto on Sunday, July 31, 2016. After an unprecedented move into the top spot in the Eastern Conference, Toronto FC has its sights on FC Dallas and the Supporter's Shield. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
Ariya Jutanugarn shoots bogey free second round to take Canadian Open lead
Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn replaces her ball on the ninth green during second round action at the LPGA Canadian Open tournament in Priddis, Alta., Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Judge denies Nevada county's claim to national forest road
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Dallas protest leader sentenced to 2 years in prison
PC leader says he would scrap Liberal changes to sex-ed curriculum
Future of Harvard Square's historic newsstand uncertain
When it comes to creating inclusive classrooms, there is no cookie-cutter approach
Gabriel Koerner, an 11 year old with Down syndrome, uses numicon blocks as he works on homework at home in Ottawa on Wednesday. Attending inclusive classes at a nearby school caused Gabriel distress, prompting his parents to switch to homeschooling.
Large, completely private Port Moody home features a panoramic water view
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