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Kenya vote chief says 'difficult' to have credible election
In this Aug. 11, 2017, photo, Kenyan electoral official Roselyn Akombe, center, speaks as President Uhuru Kenyatta, left, prepares to receive his electoral win certificate, later nullified, as Deputy President William Ruto, second from left, and Uhuru's wife Margaret Kenyatta, second from right, look on at the results center in Nairobi, Kenya. Akombe resigned Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 in a statement from New York saying the rerun of the presidential election scheduled for Oct. 26 cannot be free and fair. (AP Photo/Sayyid Abdul Azim)
Oilers continue slow start to season, lose to Hurricanes 5-3
Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen (86), Jaccob Slavin (74) and Jordan Staal (11) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Tuesday October 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Hayward suffers grisly injury as Cavaliers hold off Celtics in opener
Hayward grimaces in pain in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, on Oct. 17, 2017.
'Young Mario' Matthews continues to reinvent ways to score
Blue Jackets keep rolling with commanding win over Jets
Winnipeg Jets' Nic Petan is stopped by Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, on Oct. 17, 2017.
Hayward suffers gruesome injury, Celtics lose opener 102-99
The protectionists are winning as NAFTA talks look grim
John Ibbitson
Canucks shutout Senators, spoil Karlsson’s return to the lineup
Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser celebrates his first period power-play goal at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, on Oct. 17, 2017.
Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez raise $26M for Puerto Rico
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2017 file photo, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the "World of Dance" celebration in West Hollywood, Calif. Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have raised $26 million for Puerto Rico disaster relief, with another $9 million raised by a benefit show. The two hosted “One Voice: Somos Live!” on Saturday with Marc Anthony. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
'Project Runway' fashion designer Mychael Knight dies
Jack Johnson helps Blue Jackets keep rolling with 5-2 win over Jets
Winnipeg Jets' Nic Petan (19) can't score on Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) as Jets' Marko Dano (56) battles with Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski (8) during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
MercyMe wins artist of the year at Dove Awards
Andersen makes 30 saves as Maple Leafs blank Capitals
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen makes a save in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Three dead after ammonia leak at Fernie, B.C., arena
Ammonia leak at Fernie, B.C., arena leaves three dead, area evacuated
Thomas Vanek earns 700th career point as Canucks blank Senators 3-0
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Christopher Tanev races to congratulate his teammate centre Alexander Burmistrov on his goal as Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson looks on during second period NHL action Tuesday October 17, 2017 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
North Korea says it plans to launch many more satellites
QMJHL Roundup: Hrehorcak scores two to lead Huskies over Armada 5-2
Enbridge changes course in dispute with environmental group
Hayley Zachs, campaign associate of Stand.earth, holds a copy of a notice of civil enforcement and a federal court of appeal ruling delivered to their office by a bailiff notifying them of the seizure of assets relating to a $14,559.19 judgement owing to Enbridge.
The Latest: Southern California fire partially contained
Xi urges stronger Chinese stand against 'grim' challenges
Brown scores as Leafs continue hot start, beat Caps 2-0
Ontario’s ex-cabinet secretary says he was reluctant to grant access to hard drives
Toronto city manager Peter Wallace is seen on March 19, 2013. Mr. Wallace testified in court at Toronto’s Old City Hall on Tuesday about the events that took place in late January, 2013, during Mr. McGuinty’s final days in office.
Judge dismisses Russian billionaire's suit against AP
FILE - In this July 2, 2015, file photo, Russian metals magnate Oleg Deripaska attends Independence Day celebrations at Spaso House, the residence of the American Ambassador, in Moscow, Russia. A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought against The Associated Press by Russian billionaire Deripaska, who has ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
Judge home run sparks late rally as Yankees beat Astros to even ALCS
New York Yankees' Todd Frazier celebrates after a go ahead run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, on Oct. 17, 2017.
Out-of-town investors inflate real-estate prices and rent, study finds
Condo towers in downtown Vancouver, B.C.
Guatemala extends UN anti-corruption official's visa
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2017 file photo, Ivan Velasquez, commissioner of the United Nations International Commission Against Impunity, gives an interview at CICIG headquarters in Guatemala City. Guatemala’s government announced on Oct. 17 that it renewed Velasquez's diplomatic visa. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)
Naheed Nenshi faces ongoing dispute with Calgary Flames over new arena
Naheed Nenshi celebrates his victory as Calgary’s mayor following municipal elections on Oct. 16, 2017.
Ontario Liberals violating accounting rules to mask impact of cutting hydro bills: auditor
Bonnie Lysyk, Ontario's auditor general, is pictured in this 2015 file photo.
FBI: Costumed 'Shaky Bandit' arrested after latest robbery
Rescued U.S. hostage Caitlan Boyle admitted to hospital, husband says
In this file image from video released by Taliban Media in December 2016, Caitlan Coleman talks in the video while her Canadian husband Joshua Boyle holds their two children.
Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan criticizes Fox Sports commentator Skip Bayless
Myanmar army killed hundreds in campaign to expel Rohingya Muslims: Amnesty
Newly arrived Rohingya Muslims sit in the rain covering themselves with plastic sheets after Bangladesh border guard soldiers prevented them from moving ahead towards refugee camps at Palong Khali, Bangladesh, on Oct. 17, 2017.
Win-win-win possible for Uber, taxis and public, consultant says
The Uber app is displayed on an iPhone as taxi drivers wait for passengers in downtown Vancouver.
Judge HR sparks NY, Yanks beat Astros 6-4 to even ALCS at 2
Wife of ex-Canadian hostage Joshua Boyle rushed to hospital
FILE - In this file image from video released by Taliban Media in December 2016, Caitlan Coleman talks in the video while her Canadian husband Joshua Boyle holds their two children. The couple and their three children were rescued Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2017, five years after the couple was abducted in Afghanistan on a backpacking trip. The children were born in captivity. (Taliban Media via AP)
Evacuations ordered across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan due to grass fires
Celtics star Hayward suffers gruesome injury in opener
Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward grimaces in pain in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Cleveland. Hayward breaking his left ankle on a play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
BC NDP offers Opposition parties help drafting private members’ bills
BC Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver speaks to media as Premier John Horgan looks on during a press conference in Victoria, B.C., on Sept. 18, 2017.
The Latest: Amnesty says Myanmar killed 100s of Rohingya
Families of the fallen, and their presidents
This photo provided by the U.S. Army shows Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar, who was killed Saturday, April 8, 2017, in combat in Afghanistan. It was less than 24 hours after Natasha De Alencar had seen her husband’s body returned from Afghanistan to Dover Air Force Base that she got a call from President Donald Trump offering his condolences. She doesn’t remember how long they spoke. It was a bit of a blur. (US Army via AP)
Kentucky city moving 2 Confederate statues from courthouse
Canadian tech CEO predicts updates to tax plans will be well received
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, centre, chats with workers at a factory in Montreal on Tuesday.
Donna Karan begs forgiveness for Harvey Weinstein remarks
FILE - In this June 7, 2017 file photo, Donna Karan attends the 2017 Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards in New York. Karan says she is apologetic and embarrassed about the remarks she made last week that suggested sexual harassment victims were "asking for it" by the way they dressed. Her comments on a red carpet touched off outrage online in wake of allegations against fallen mogul Harvey Weinstein. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP, File)
Bulls' Mirotic injured in fight with Portis at practice
The Latest: Attorney calls harassment allegations false
For pollsters, a little humility would go a long way
Adam Radwanski
Ontario artist Ambera Wellmann wins RBC Canadian Painting Competition
Ambera Wellmann.
Harvard takes an interest in B.C. minor hockey league's concussion testing program
Cody Kusch, vice-president of the Seafair Minor Hockey Association, before a game in Mission, B.C., on Oct. 14, 2017.
Lawyers drop out of landlord's appeal in fire that killed 6
FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, Gregory Nisbet listens to Justice Thomas Warren during his trial in Portland, Maine. Lawyers for a Nisbet, a Portland landlord convicted of code violations in the wake of a fatal fire, have dropped out of the case. Nisbet initially sought a new trial after he was acquitted of six counts of manslaughter but convicted of lesser chargers. The Portland Press Herald reports Nisbet's attorneys asked to be removed from the appeal because they were not being paid. (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via AP, Pool, File)
Cowboys' Elliott gets another reprieve, will play vs 49ers
In this Oct. 1, 2017, photo, Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott stands on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Attorneys for Elliott are set for an emergency hearing in federal court in New York as they try again to stop the running back's six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday night, Oct. 16. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Trump says US should not tear down history
President Donald Trump is introduced by Heritage Foundation founder and president Ed Feulner, right, before speaking at the Heritage Foundation's annual President's Club meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Utility scrutinized as California wildfire victims sue
A firefighter is covered in smoke as he monitors a wildfire along a fire road Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, near Boulder Creek , Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
With Toronto, Alphabet looks to revolutionize city-building
A structure stands in the Port Lands, where Alphabet Inc. is expected to develop an area of Toronto's waterfront after they announced the project ‘Sidewalk Toronto.’
Lopez, Anthony, Rodriguez raise $35M for Puerto Rico relief
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2017 file photo, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the "World of Dance" celebration in West Hollywood, Calif. Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have raised $26 million for Puerto Rico disaster relief, with another $9 million raised by a benefit show. The two hosted “One Voice: Somos Live!” on Saturday with Marc Anthony. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Negotiators give up hope of rewriting NAFTA this year
3 missing Kansas foster children found safe; man released
Case reveals legal rules of thumb tricky with iPhone sensors
Trump takes tax pitch to conservative think-tank
President Donald Trump speaks during anews conference with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Trump on Tuesday will call the families of four soldiers killed this month in Niger, the White House says, as Trump again casts doubt on whether his predecessor appropriately consoled the families of military personnel who died in war. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Latest: Police release man connected to missing sisters
10 Things to Know for Wednesday
J. Petrocelli of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue walks through the burned out remains of a home while searching the Coffey Park area Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Santa Rosa, Calif. A massive wildfire swept through the area last week destroying thousands of housing and business and taking the lives of more than two dozen people.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
After Airbus deal, Quebeckers worry about future of Bombardier jobs
An Airbus A320neo aircraft and a Bombardier C Series aircraft.
Man drowned at SeaWorld Aquatica water park over summer
Dressler's return gives injury-depleted Blue Bombers a timely boost
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Weston Dressler (7) celebrates with fans after the team scored against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the first half of CFL football action in Winnipeg, Saturday, September 9, 2017. The Blue Bombers should get a boost against the Argonauts with the return of veteran receiver Weston Dressler, who is set to return from injury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
B.C. Greens to introduce ride-sharing plan; blame NDP and Liberals for stalling
B.C. Green MLA Adam Olsen leaves Government House after Premier John Horgan was sworn-in as Premier in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Transportation spokesman Adam Olsen says the arrival of ride sharing to B.C. has been stalled by both the Liberals and NDP. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Brazil's Senate confronts court, returns suspended lawmaker
Brazil's Senate President Eunicio Oliveira, left, talks with Senator Romero Juca during a session to decide whether or not to remove suspended lawmaker Aecio Neves in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. The Senate rejected the decision by the country’s top court and returned Neves to office after he was accused of obstruction of justice in a corruption case. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Audit: Utah needs $39M to improve venues for new Olympic bid
Globe editorial: Bombardier wins. Airbus wins. Taxpayers? Your money is now airborne
A Bombardier CSeries aircraft pictured during a news conference to announce a partnership between Airbus and Bombardier on the C Series aircraft programme, in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
Lexpert roundup: Energy East’s demise, Bombardier stock soars, Aphria shares fall
Hopes fade in desperate search for missing after bombing in Somalia
Workers clear the rubble from the scene of last Saturday’s explosion in KM4 street in the Hodan district in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Oct. 17, 2017.
Airline delays and cancellations rise due to hurricane
Kenya opposition suspends reform protests after killings
Envoy takes aim at RCMP after protesters try to storm Iraq embassy
Streetwise newsletter: Dr. Doom’s racist note; OSFI pushes ahead with mortgage rules
Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district, on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Inquest ordered in deadly shooting of pregnant Seattle woman
Shock, anger over Weinstein at NY women filmmakers event
Trump indicates Fed search down to five finalists
The Federal Reserve Building in Washington.
Spurs hold Real Madrid to draw, Liverpool wins big in Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris jumps for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group H match with Real Madrid CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on Oct. 17, 2017.
How Airbus landed Bombardier’s C Series
Presidents and CEOs Tom Enders, left, and Alain Bellemare of Airbus and Bombardier, respectively, examine a Bombardier C Series jet during a joint news conference in Colomiers, France, on Tuesday.
CIA watchdog nominee scolded for lack of preparation
Christopher R. Sharpley appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee to be confirmed as the CIA inspector general, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Foreign experts to help Malta with investigation into killing of reporter
A woman places a candle on the Love monument during a silent candlelight vigil to protest against the killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in a car bomb attack, in St Julian's, Malta, on Oct. 16, 2017.
UnitedHealth and Morgan Stanley climb while Impax skids
Warrant issued for alleged fraudster who claimed he was hurt by barbed wire
Alberta university profiles to help you choose
The Arts building at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
These stocks are set to see action Wednesday
A few big earnings beats could help lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 23,000 on Wednesday.
Trial witness says he lied to police about teen's 1989 death
Oscars org won't be an 'inquisitorial court,' president says
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2017 file photo, Harvey Weinstein arrives at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Weinstein Co.’s board said in a statement Tuesday that Weinstein had resigned. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Country or region? Pick focused ETFs wisely
A customer takes a photo of humanoid robot made by Toshiba Corp. Japan’s stock market includes some of the world’s leading innovators in biotechnology, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Tax cut receives a lukewarm welcome from small-business owners
Patrick Kerrigan is president of Alpha Poly Corp., a manufacturer of flexible packaging based in Brampton, Ont.
2 life terms for killer of 2 rival gang members in Sparks
Morehouse College names new president after upheaval
Wind-whipped grass fire: Emergency alerts in southern Alberta, Saskatchewan
Silicon Valley VC cashes out of Montreal's ‎Lightspeed as Caisse buys in
Lightspeed founder and CEO Dax Dasilva, centre, is photographed with Caisse executives Christian Dubé, left, and Thomas Birch at the startup’s offices in Montreal on Monday.
Head of Amazon Studios resigns after harassment charge
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2017 file photo, Harvey Weinstein arrives at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Weinstein Co.’s board said in a statement Tuesday that Weinstein had resigned. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Art Gallery of Ontario names British-born Julian Cox to curatorial post
Julian Cox arrives to the Art Gallery of Ontario with 25 years of experience, though none of it in Canada.
New Calgary arena for NHL's Flames in tense limbo after civic election
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, centre, speaks to reporters about the city's position on the Saddledome in Calgary on Sept. 15, 2017. The tension between the Calgary Flames and city council over a new arena looks to continue unabated with the re-election of Mayor Naheed Nenshi for a third term. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Evening Update newsletter: Bombardier CEO confident Airbus deal will resolve Boeing trade row; Morneau chose not to establish blind trust, ethics watchdog says
Finance Minister Bill Morneau made the decision not to establish a blind trust.
Showrunner alleges sexual harassment by Bob Weinstein
FILE - In this March 28, 2005 file photo, Miramax co-founder Bob Weinstein appears at a premiere of "Sin City," in Los Angeles. Spike network is investigating reports of sexual harassment by the brother of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein against the female showrunner of a series produced by The Weinstein Co. and aired on Spike. Amanda Segel, a producer of the sci-fi series "The Mist," claims Bob Weinstein made continued romantic overtures, according to a story published Tuesday by Variety. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Man sues airline, claims fellow passenger urinated on him
This pharma stock is up 111% and investors are wondering what's next
In this file photo, a Vertex Pharmaceuticals scientist oversees a machine that tests compounds used in cystic fibrosis research.
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