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The Latest: Obama orders flags at half-staff for Peres
FILE - In this March 20, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama is greeted by Israeli President Shimon Peres, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president and prime minister, whose life story mirrored that of the Jewish state and who was celebrated around the world as a Nobel prize-winning visionary who pushed his country toward peace, has died, the Israeli news website YNet reported early Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. He was 93. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Price bails out home team as Canada tops Europe in Game 1
Carey Price and Drew Doughty of Team Canada defend against Tomas Tatar of Team Europe during the second period of Game 1.
Obama praises Peres for advancing dignity and goodwill
FILE - In this March 22, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama walks on the tarmac with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Israeli President Shimon Peres, left, prior to his departure from Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president and prime minister, whose life story mirrored that of the Jewish state and who was celebrated around the world as a Nobel prize-winning visionary who pushed his country toward peace, has died, the Israeli news website YNet reported early Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. He was 93. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Sanchez shuts down Orioles as Blue Jays add to wild-card lead
Kevin Pillar slides across home plate to score a run in the fifth inning on Tuesday.
Canada forward Steven Stamkos finally gets a goal at World Cup of Hockey
Team Canada's Steven Stamkos (91) scores on Team Europe's goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during first period World Cup of Hockey finals action in Toronto on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Baseball Capsules
Satanic Temple brings after-school club to elementary pupils
Canada beats Team Europe 3-1 in Game 1 of World Cup finals
Canada vows to clean up sloppy play, edges Europe in uneven performance
Team Canada's Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal against Team Europe with teammates Brad Marchand (63), Sidney Crosby (87), Drew Doughty (8) and Jay Bouwmeester (4) as Europe's Mats Zuccarello (63) skates by during third period World Cup of Hockey finals action in Toronto on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Kulak scores twice, Calgary blanks Winnipeg in NHL exhibition
Calgary Flames' Nicklas Grossman (8) steps over Winnipeg Jets' Jansen Harkins (58) during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Tuesday, September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Shimon Peres, Israel’s hidden hawk, was the father of a nation’s military might
Shimon Peres speaks during a meeting with members of the World Jewish Congress in Jerusalem on Nov. 27, 2005.
Mitchell scores twice as Montreal beats Washington in NHL exhibition
Montreal Canadiens' Andrew Shaw, left, encourages the crowd as he fights with Washington Capitals' Nathan Walker during second period NHL pre-season hockey action Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Shimon Peres, guiding hand behind Israel-PLO peace pact, dies at 93
Israeli President Shimon Peres in New York, March 1, 2012.
William and Catherine take in some volleyball and fine food in Kelowna during day 4 of their royal visit
Sanchez, Carrera open up two-game lead on wild card with win over Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson and Ezequiel Carrera celebrate their team's win over the Baltimore Orioles in MLB baseball action in Toronto, Tuesday September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan hits the books to up his game
DeMar DeRozan shoots during the first day of Raptors’ training camp, in Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday. DeRozan and the Raps come in to 2016-2017 on the back of their most successful campaign ever.
Man who abducted his children sentenced for sexual assault of woman
New Canadian government approves natural gas project
Timeline of proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project in British Columbia
Christine Smith-Martin, front left, of the Tsimshian First Nation, listens as Catherine McKenna, far right, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, speaks while flanked by Dominic LeBlanc, second right, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, after the federal government announced approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project, at the Sea Island Coast Guard Base, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Five things to know about the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project in B.C.
Catherine McKenna, second left, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, speaks while flanked by Jim Carr, from left to right, Minister of Natural Resources, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, after the federal government announced approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project, at the Sea Island Coast Guard Base, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Key dates this fall for federal decision-makers on energy and climate
Robotics spokesman urges board to keep Gladstone Secondary open
Gladstone is among 11 schools the Vancouver School Board says it may close under a long-range facilities plan that was announced earlier this year.
Liberals approve Pacific NorthWest LNG project with environmental conditions
Pacific NorthWest LNG is proposing to build an LNG export terminal on Lelu Island.
NYC reaches $5.75M settlement in Rikers inmate death
Privacy watchdog urges Ottawa to pass ‘metadata’ legislation
Privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien is seen during a press conference after tabling his latest annual report, Tuesday September 27, 2016 in Ottawa.
Trudeau waffles on approach to appointing Supreme Court judge
There’s been talk in legal circles that Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who is currently B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, had the inside track to become Canada’s first aboriginal Supreme Court justice this fall.
Woman with Alzheimer's told by condo board to get rid of specially trained dog
Leicester gets second straight win, Madrid held by Dortmund
Leicester City midfielder Marc Albrighton, left, and Hector Herrara of Porto, right,compete for the ball in Champions League action Tuesday. Leicester City would go on to win 1-0.
Guatemala alleges fraud in food buys during disaster
Kelly: Jays are paying the price for pointless peacocking
Joaquin Benoit pitches against the Rays on Sept. 12. The reliever will be out two to three weeks after hurting his arm.
White House aims for global co-ordination of Arctic research
Caribou migrate across the tundra in summer near Hudson Bay. Climate change is on course to utterly transform polar communities and the environments they depend upon, scientists say.
Spate of whale entanglements could inform regulations
Campaign fund allegations: North Carolina lawmaker indicted
Lawyer: Real estate heir Durst has been moved to Indiana
UK opens secret files about 'Jewish terrorists' in 1940s
This a declassified document released by the British Security Service made available Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016. UK opened secret files about ‘Jewish terrorists’ in 1940s. The newly declassified British security services files document repeated attacks by ‘Jewish terrorists’ trying to drive British forces out of Palestine in the drive toward establishing a Jewish state. The files show how British agents tried to contain the threat of militant activities and keep the groups from launching attacks in Europe and Britain.(The National Archive via AP)
Abortion-drug company open to restarting reimbursement review process
An open drawer of a telemedicine terminal in Des Moines, Iowa, from which Planned Parenthood of the Heartland clinic doctors can remotely prescribe the abortion-inducing drug RU-486, now known as Mifegymiso.
Toronto Hydro will face billions in expenses if it wants to keep up
“I have to worry about where we’re going to get our money from and these large amounts of capital investment ahead of us,” said Anthony Haines, CEO of Toronto Hydro.
Bottom Line: Jared Sullinger excited for opportunity with Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors' forward Jared Sullinger speaks to reporters after the NBA basketball team's opening day of training camp, in Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Direct Energy to answer utility bill questions face-to-face in Fort McMurray
NDP bringing motion to have MPs screen arms exports
NDP foreign affairs critic Hélène Laverdière, who is sponsoring the motion, says it’ll be hard for the Liberals to publicly reject the proposal.
The farce behind England manager Sam Allardyce’s firing
Cathal Kelly
Will efforts to fact check Trump’s claims sway voters?
The first presidential debate featured 20 false statements: 17 from Donald Trump, and 3 from Hillary Clinton.
A look at where the royals are going Wednesday
3 Legislature seats filled for possible Vegas stadium vote
Dominic Brunetti, a former Stanford football player and Reno commercial real estate broker, talks to reporters after the Washoe County Commission appointed him an interim state legislator for an anticipated special session next month, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Reno, Nev. Brunetti, along with two other northern Nevadans, were appointed Tuesday to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature for a special session to consider raising Las Vegas-area hotel room taxes to help finance a $1.9 billion NFL stadium. He said he has no preconceived notions about whether they would support the deal intended to help lure the Oakland Raiders to Vegas. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
Poll shows Australians back gay marriage but not plebiscite
Wells Fargo claws back part of CEO, other executive's salary
Program to continue in northern Saskatchewan that uses robot to help patients
Toronto FC’s Giovinco improving but still questionable for Orlando game
Giovinco says he’s “feeling good,” but coach Greg Vanney says they have to decide whether he will play, or hold off until the weekend.
Driver uses cardboard Trump head in carpool lane
This photo provided by the Washington State Patrol shows a cardboard cutout of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's head in the passenger seat of a car Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Seattle. A trooper stopped the motorist who was driving with the cardboard likeness in a carpool lane south of Seattle on Highway 167. The stunt netted the driver a $136 ticket. (Washington State Patrol via AP)
Most-watched presidential debates on television
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Canadian armoured-vehicle maker not flattered by foreign imitation
A worker installs interior armor plating to a stretch limousine at the INKAS Corp. manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.
Too many grizzly bears seeking berries dying in British Columbia: study
A grizzly bear is shown in a handout photo. A study suggests hungry grizzly bears drawn to bountiful berry crops in southeastern British Columbia are dying in disturbing numbers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Darryn Epp MANDATORY CREDIT
Sheriff's office: Oil pipeline protesters gather at 2 sites
Regent tenant demands repairs to ‘crumbling’ Vancouver hotel
Jack Gates stands in a hallway at the single-room-occupancy Regent Hotel in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, B.C. Gates is part of a group of tenants who have filed a lawsuit targeting the City of Vancouver alleging officials failed to ensure the owners of the building kept it safe for human inhabitation
Fullback Justin Morrow set for milestone 100th appearance for Toronto FC
Toronto FC's Justin Morrow celebrates after scoring his team's game-tying goal against the Philadelphia Union during second half MLS action, in Toronto on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Fullback Morrow can reach a milestone Wednesday ??? his 100th appearance for Toronto FC in all competitions THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Mexican immigration officials attacked to free migrants
Liberals launch consultations on political activity rules for charities
Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has announced that starting next fall, Canadian charities will have clear rules to guide their attempts to influence public policy.
Snapshot highlights of the royal tour on Tuesday
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pose for a photo with young chefs during the taste of British Columbia event at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday, Sept 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Notley dismisses concerns minimum wage hike, carbon tax will hurt Alberta economy
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks during a media availability at the Alberta Legislature Building in Edmonton on May 26, 2016. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she rejects the notion that a minimum-wage hike and carbon tax will hurt the provincial economy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
Advocates say hunts, slaughter threaten Yellowstone bison
The Latest: Council president confident about police probe
Prosecutor: Woman burned alive for witchcraft in Peru jungle
Few details about potential deal to save mill in northern Manitoba
Senate could fix practice of citizenship revocations without hearings
Street named after late country music star Marty Robbins
Blige, Clinton interview clips face ridicule online
FILE - In this June 1, 2016 file photo, Mary J. Blige attends "The Wiz Live!" Photo Op held at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. A pair of clips teasing Blige's interview with Hillary Clinton on her upcoming Apple Music show "The 411" isn't winning over social media users. The teaser featuring Blige crooning Bruce Springsteen's "American Skin (41 Shots)" before clasping hands with Clinton was mocked online quickly after it was posted Tuesday, Sept. 27 by Apple.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Ottawa gives conditional approval to giant LNG project for B.C. coast
Catherine McKenna, centre, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, steps to the microphone to take questions while flanked by Jim Carr, left, Minister of Natural Resources, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Dominic LeBlanc, back right, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, after the federal government announced approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project, at the Sea Island Coast Guard Base, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday September 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Yield, forever? Canadian investors still crave it
Canadian Forces create investigative team to tackle military sex crimes
A Canadian flag sits on a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Forces have created a special team of investigators to handle sexual crimes.
Trump’s gaffe that no one will forget: Boasting he pays no income tax
Globe and Mail columnist John Ibbitson.
Governor signs bill targeting 'doctor-shopping' for opioids
FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2013 file photo, Schedule 2 narcotics: Morphine Sulfate, OxyContin and Opana are displayed for a photograph in Carmichael, Calif. California doctors will be required to check a database of prescription narcotics before writing scripts for addictive drugs under legislation Gov. Jerry Brown signed Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, that aims to address the scourge of opioid abuse. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Sixteen undervalued stocks yielding more than the TSX
Calgary lawyer third candidate to throw hat in ring for leader of Alberta Tories
Sears betting big on new discount pricing strategy
WTS (What the Sears), a new slogan, is seen displayed at a test store at the Promenade Mall in Vaughan, Ont.
Sure, Trump lost the first debate. But watch out next time
FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Clinton shines in first debate, and not just in comparison to Trump
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Shomi shutdown highlights industry’s struggle to make online content profitable
Rogers and Shaw have teamed up to launch a subscription video-on-demand service. Rogers Media president Keith Pelley says he believes the user interface of "Shomi" is better than Netflix.
Business Highlights
Kashif Saleem, producer for Whitney Houston, dies at 59
Air Miles changes aimed at growing customer ‘engagement’: CEO
Bryan Pearson, CEO of LoyaltyOne, the company that runs Air Miles, says the firm has been slow to respond to criticism, but defends the decision to impose expiry dates as a marketing strategy.
1926 Lawren Harris oil canvas 'Mountain Forms' heading to auction
"Mountain Forms," an iconic 1926 Rocky Mountain canvas by Group of Seven member Lawren Harris is seen in this undated handout photo. The painting will make its way into new hands this November in Toronto as it goes up for sale at the live fall auction by Heffel Fine Art Auction House. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO- Heffel Fine Art Auction House MANDATORY CREDIT
Five stocks with a dividend-growth catalyst
Oil storage tanks stand at the Enbridge Inc. Cushing storage terminal in Cushing, Okla., in 2015.
The Latest: California bars travel to protest anti-gay laws
Obama names career diplomat as US ambassador to Cuba
FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2016, file photo Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Charge d'Affaires to the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, speaks in Atlanta. President Barack Obama has tapped a career diplomat to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years. The White House announced Sept. 27, that Obama plans to nominate DeLaurentis to the post. DeLaurentis currently is the top diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Havana. Senate confirmation is required but could be tough to win before Obama’s term ends in January. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
91-year-old ex-AIG boss Greenberg testifies at state trial
The Latest: 4 mall shooting victims ID'd
Arcan Cetin's stepfather David Marshall is swarmed by the media outside the Skagit County District Court on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 moments after Cetin appeared in court under a magistrate's warrant which will give Skagit County prosecutors 30 days to file official charges against him in the Cascade Mall shooting where five people were murdered on Friday, Sept. 22, in Burlington. (Brandy Shreve/Skagit Valley Herald via AP)
China's Wanda Group in talks to buy Dick Clark Productions
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McDavid, Lucic skating on same line as Oilers training camp ramps up
BlackBerry could see software-only future if new Android can’t keep up
CEO John Chen says there is another potential outcome: DTEK shows there is a market for a secured version of Android.
Two Blue Jays suffer injuries in bench-clearing brawl with Yankees
Joaquin Benoit of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates at the end of the eight inning during a MLB game against the New York Yankees on September 25, 2016 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Police: Man who fired on officers was Border Patrol agent
Police point to the window of a Maricopa home on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, where a Border Patrol agent was found dead inside after exchanging gunfire with officers responding to a domestic violence call. Authorities said the man who allegedly fired a rifle at police responding to a 911 call made by a girl reporting domestic violence in the home has been found dead inside. (Howard Waggner/Maricopa Monitor via AP)
SpaceX chief envisions 1,000 passenger ships flying to Mars
Boeing unveils deal to boost Moroccan aerospace industry
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive for an event at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus in Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Blue Jays Travis tweaks shoulder, Benoit tears calf in fracas with Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista and Devon Travis celebrate after Bautista scored on an RBI double batted by teammate Troy Tulowitzki, not shown, during third inning American League baseball action against the New York Yankees, in Toronto on Monday, Sept.26, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defence
One streaming service down, another 'continues to grow:' Bell CEO
Shomi subscribers wondering about options and preparing to binge
In this image released by Fox, Terrence Howard portrays Lucious Lyon in the season two premiere of "Empire." Shomi subscribers are preparing to binge watch as they try to figure out their consumer options after word the streaming service is shutting down at the end of November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, FOX - Chuck Hodes
Mokulele Airlines to end operations out of Kalaeloa Airport
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