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Andrew Harris with two TDs; penalties cost Toronto in 33-25 loss to Winnipeg
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Matt Nichols (15) throws against the Toronto Argonauts during the first half of CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, July 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Saskatchewan town of La Ronge considers putting limits on alcohol sales
Timely Tim: Tebow hits first pro walk-off HR for St. Lucie
Air Canada jet was within 30 metres of hitting two planes in San Francisco: report
Vehicles wait outside the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport, on July 11, 2017.
Saskatchewan country music festival could get super hot this year
Jet was within 100 feet of hitting 2 planes in San Francisco
The Latest: Ex-Peru leader, wife surrender for detention
TEPCO chair: Nuclear plant must release contaminated water
Vatican ruling against gluten-free hosts troubles celiac community
The Vatican refuses to allow gluten-free hosts at communion and reaffirmed its stance in an announcement distributed last month.
Australia plans law to force tech giants to decrypt messages
FILE - In this June 17, 2016 file photo, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull raises his hands as he speaks during a leaders debate hosted by Facebook Australia and News.com.au in Sydney. The Australian government on Friday, July 14, 2017, proposed a new cybersecurity law to force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by suspected extremists and other criminals. (Lukas Coch/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Raccoon gets busy in backseat of convertible, giving birth
Cubs acquire pitcher Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox
In this June 11, 2017, file photo, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, in Cleveland.
3 indicted in slayings of Maryland teens found dead in car
Man charged with murder in fatal TI concert shooting
Judith Light remembers late manager after Emmy nomination
This image released by Amazon shows Judith Light in "Transparent." Light was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series on Thursday, July 13, 2017. The Emmy Awards ceremony, airing Sept. 17 on CBS, will be hosted by Stephen Colbert. (Jennifer Clasen/Amazon via AP)
Fired voice of Kermit the Frog says he's 'devastated'
FILE - In this July 11, 2015, file photo, Kermit the Frog, left, and puppeteer Steve Whitmire attend "The Muppets" panel on day 3 of Comic-Con International in San Diego. ABC News and The Hollywood Reporter reported July 10, 2017, that Whitmire is no longer performing the character. (Photo by Tonya Wise/Invision/AP, File)
Uber driver charged with raping teen passenger in Australia
The Latest: Possible human remains found in fugitive search
Minnesota judge cancels Universal deal with Prince estate
FILE - In this Feb. 18, 1985 file photo, Prince performs at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. A Minnesota judge has ruled Thursday, July 13, 2017, that Universal Music Group should be released from a music rights deal with Prince's estate. Universal struck a deal with the estate in January, but the estate later sought to cancel the deal after Warner Bros. Records claimed it conflicted with a contract it signed with Prince in 2014. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)
Local government sounds alarm over development on Vancouver's Grouse Mountain
The Grouse Mountain Skyride cable car shuttles visitors from the top of the mountain in North Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
How Steven Peebles became bareback riding’s indestructible cowboy
Steven Peebles tapes his arm before the bareback event during the rodeo at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada July 12, 2017.
Report: GOP operative took his own life in Minnesota
As Canada signed pacts with China, Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo died in custody
Governor-General David Johnston meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Thursday. Chinese and Canadian officials signed a pair of deals meant to create new ties between the two countries.
Peru's ex-president sent to same jail as nemesis Fujimori
A woman protests against former president Ollanta Humala, outside the courtroom where prosecutor German Juarez asked that Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia be placed under arrest, in Lima, Peru, Wednesday, June 12, 2017. The sign she holds reads in Spanish "Prison for Ollanta, 'Capt. Carlos,' corrupt and murderer of Madre Mia," referring to Humala's stint as an army officer in the Madre Mia region of the country. Prosecutors in Peru have requested the arrest of former President Humala who governed Peru between 2011 and 2016 and his wife on money laundering and conspiracy charges tied to a corruption scandal involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
CFIA reverses decision to flag wine from two West Bank wineries as mislabelled
Wines from the West Bank can continue to be sold in Canada with the label “Product of Israel,” the federal food inspection agency said Thursday, reversing an earlier decision that drew condemnation from Jewish groups.
Mandatory minimum not fit for sex offender, B.C.’s top court rules
The man, identified in the ruling as J.L.M., was convicted in late 2012 and sentenced to seven months of imprisonment.
Julie Payette embodies the modern governor-general as a Canadian symbol
Campbell Clark
Membership drive on unity vote nets more than 45,000 signatories: Alberta PCs
Wildrose Leader Brian Jean, left, and PC Leader Jason Kenney, arrive at a news conference in Edmonton.
China’s Shanshan Feng takes early lead as lightning delays first round of U.S. Women’s Open
China's Shanshan Feng tees off the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open Golf tournament Thursday.
Group proposes storing Canadian broadcast archive in Ontario Cold War bunker
A member of the Canadian Forces opens with ease one of the three perfectly balanced 17.25-tonne blast doors protecting the underground complex that houses the co-located headquarters of Northern NORAD Region and NORAD in North Bay, Ont. is seen in this undated handout photo. A national foundation wants to store millions of videos, films and other recordings 60 storeys underground in an old NORAD bunker near North Bay, Ont., an effort to preserve the vast electronic record of Canadian history.
Forward Micheal Ferland signs two-year deal to stay with Flames
In British Columbia, real estate investors need to seek shelter
While Vancouver’s population increased 4.6 per cent between 2011 and 2016, house prices went up 74.6 per cent. That doesn’t add up.
Work-placement program should be expanded to college, polytechnic students: advocates
Colleges and Institutes Canada and Polytechnics Canada sent a three-page letter to Navdeep Bains, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, shown in this file photo, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau in late May.
Venezuelan officer involved in helicopter attack attends opposition rally
Venezuelan police officer Oscar Perez participates in an anti-government protest in Caracas, on July 13, 2017.
Rapper DMX busted on tax fraud charges
Canada-U.S. softwood deal possible by next month: forestry analyst
A worker in a small boat moves logs on the Fraser River at the Delta Cedar Sawmill in Delta, B.C., on January 6, 2017.
Julie Payette: Engineer, musician, astronaut and now, governor-general
Former astronaut Julie Payette takes part in a news conference announcing her appointment as Canada's next governor general, in the Senate foyer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 13, 2017.
Investigation launched into alleged prep school sex assaults
FILE - This Feb. 26, 2016 file photo shows the entrance to St. Paul's School in Concord, N.H. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is launching a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault and misconduct at the elite prep school. The investigation into the school follows the release of a report in May 2017 detailing sexual assaults by teachers on their students, earlier information about student sexual conquest rituals and allegations of a similar ritual reported in June. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)
Edmonton running backs stick together, through good times and bad
Edmonton Eskimos' John White (30) is injured during first half CFL action against the Montreal Alouettes, in Edmonton on June 30, 2017.
Jet was within 100 feet of hitting 2 planes in San Francisco
Venezuela cop in helicopter attack attends opposition rally
Oscar Perez speaks to the press at a night vigil to honor the more than 90 people killed during three months of anti-government protests, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 13, 2017. The Venezuelan police officer who stole a helicopter and fired on two government buildings appeared in public for the first time Thursday night, defying a nationwide manhunt. (AP Photo/Miguel Rodriguez)
Cellphone, confusing crossing signals caused train to hit B.C. ambulance: TSB
Cellphone distraction and confusion over a complex railway crossing caused a Canadian National train to hit an ambulance in Langley, B.C., the Transportation Safety Board says.
Stampeders’ high-flying offence provides stiff test for Alouettes defenders
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) throws against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the first half of CFL action in Winnipeg last Friday. Mitchell has passed for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns as Calgary put up a CFL-leading 34.3 points a game in their first three contests of the season.
Cattle found dead on Saskatchewan pasture drank toxic water, tests confirm
A file photo of cattle. Tests have concluded that about 200 cattle found dead in a pasture in southwestern Saskatchewan drank toxic water.
Mexico fires official after 2 die in highway sinkhole
Latest: Woman calls for officer firing after sons' arrests
Fisheries Department suspends some right whale rescues following fisherman’s death
This 2015 photo frame from video provided by the International Fund for Animal Welfare shows Joe Howlett off the coast of Campobello Island.
Two former ‘pope’s hospital’ officials indicted for illegally diverting money
This April 1, 2016 file photo shows a view of the Vatican-run Bambin Gesu' pediatric hospital, in Rome.
Officer who responded to massacre to get early retirement
Sears Canada’s sale process sparks conflict-of-interest concerns
Sears Canada chief financial officer Billy Wong walks away from the Ontario Superior Court in Toronto on Thursday.
California police nab murder suspect who escaped custody
This undated photo provided by the Fresno Police Department shows murder suspect Ibn Lugman Haqq, 21, in Fresno, Calif. Central California police have captured Haqq who escaped from police headquarters after fighting with detectives and fleeing through a window. Details about where and when officers made the capture were not immediately available Thursday morning, July 13, 2017. (Fresno Police Department via AP)
Canada backtracks on labeling wine from the West Bank
Honda recalls 1.2M Accords; battery sensors can catch fire
UN Assembly backs $40.5 million for Haiti cholera victims
Analysis: Trump will claim health care win - or shift blame
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 13, 2017, after announcing the revised version of the Republican health care bill. The bill has been in jeopardy because of opposition from within the GOP ranks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Officials: US expected to say Iran still abiding nuke deal
Manulife to pay $11.7-million in OSC settlement over overcharging investors
The Manulife Financial headquarters in Toronto, August 29, 2012.
Hurricane Fernanda strengthens in Pacific; no threat to land
Missouri man gets 3 years in prison for marriage fraud plot
Five Canadians to watch at World Para Athletics Championships
Fund manager beats the world by ignoring ETFs
Breaking ranks with peers whose goal was to beat the benchmark, the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. money manager instead identified about 50 companies he thought were well-run and worth holding long term – and it paid off.
Ivanhoé Cambridge makes industrial real estate play with deal for 150 U.S. properties
Former Sears Canada employees fume as company seeks approval for sales process
Disgruntled Sears employees gather at the Ontario Superior Court in Toronto on Thursday.
2 charged in case of nude images of congressional delegate
The Latest: House rejects transgender ban measure for troops
FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, Rep Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo. speaks in Sedalia, Mo. The House is set to consider a Republican-backed measure that would stop the Pentagon from paying for U.S. service members to undergo gender transition surgeries. Hartzler. the amendment’s autho says she wants to ensure the military’s budget is spent on threats facing the country. Her measure bars money from being spent by the military’s health care system on gender reassignment surgery and hormone therapy. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Trump's outside counsel on Russia probe threatens emailer
FILE - In this June 8, 2017, file photo, Marc Kasowitz personal attorney of President Donald Trump makes a statement at the National Press Club, following the congressional testimony of former FBI Director James Comey in Washington. Kasowitz has lambasted a random emailer after the man suggested he step down. In series of emails obtained by ProPublica, attorney Kasowitz used profanity and threatened the man. One of his four messages says, “I already know where you live. I’m on you.”(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Globe editorial: In 2019, it could be Trudeau vs. Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, walks past Ivanka Trump at the Women and Development event at the G20 summit Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Health care bill has money for Alaska, home of a GOP holdout
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and other lawmakers, head to the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 13, 2017, for a meeting on the revised Republican health care bill which has been under attack from within the party, including by Murkowski. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Eels from overturned truck slime cars on Oregon highway
This photo provided by the Oregon State Police shows eels on Highway 101 after a truck hauling them overturned in Depoe Bay, Ore., Thursday, July 13, 2017. Police said Salvatore Tragale was driving north with 13 containers holding 7,500 pounds (3,402 kilograms) of hagfish, which are commonly known as slime eels. (Oregon State Police via AP)
MSCI move sees Pakistan go from best to worst as flows ease
A broker at the Pakistan Stock Exchange: The country was elevated from frontier to emerging-market status by MSCI Inc. at the beginning of June.
We created B.C.’s wildfire problem – and we can fix it
The area of Boston Flats, B.C. is pictured on July 11, 2017, after a wildfire ripped through the area earlier in the week.
Value investing and risk: What you will not learn at university
George Athanassakos
No 'right' time line for new romantic relationship after death of spouse: experts
FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file image taken from video, Meredith Salenger, left, and Patton Oswalt arrive at the premiere of AMC's "The Preacher," in Los Angeles. Oswalt is defending his engagement to Salenger from online critics who say the comedian is getting married too soon after his wife's death last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Turner
Gambia sets up commission to investigate ex-leader's assets
Steel tariffs, softwood high on agenda as Trudeau heads to American governors gathering
At 37, Lakatos only getting better; could climb medal podium 5 times in London
Worries about so-called 'ETF bubble' are overblown
Naked carjacking suspect killed by officers tied to shooting
The Latest: Police ID woman killed in houseboat explosion
The Latest: Hawaii soldier ordered held without bail
In this combination of images taken from FBI video and provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Hawaii on Thursday, July 13, 2017, Army Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang kisses an Islamic State group flag, left, then puts the flag to his forehead, right, after allegedly pledging allegiance to the group at a house in Honolulu on July 8. The active duty soldier based in Hawaii helped purchase a drone for the Islamic State group to use against American forces and said he wanted to use his rifle to "kill a bunch of people," according to an FBI affidavit. A detention hearing is set for Kang on Thursday. (FBI/U.S Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii via AP)
The benefits of a strategic investment approach to charitable giving
Tim Cestnick
'Scopes monkey trial' town erects evolution figure's statue
FILE - In this July 1925 file photo, John T. Scopes, a high school biology teacher charged with teaching evolution, poses for a photo at the time of his trial that was dubbed the "Monkey Trial" by the media in Dayton, Tenn. On Friday, July 13, 2017, at the Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, the public will behold a 10-foot statue of the rumpled skeptic Clarence Darrow, who argued for evolution in the 1925 trial. It will stand at a respectful distance on the opposite side of the courthouse from an equally huge statue of William Jennings Bryan, the eloquent Christian defender of the biblical account of creation, which was installed in 2005. (AP Photo)
Man sentenced to life in woman's death after Halloween party
Daniel Clay, right, sits with defense attorney Russell A. Smith as he listens during his sentencing, Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Monroe, Mich. Daniel Clay will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a woman after a 2014 Halloween party in southeastern Michigan and stashing her body in the woods. (Tom Hawley/The Monroe News via AP)
GFL Environmental launches pre-IPO share sale, valuing company at $4.2-billion
GFL head Patrick Dovigi at a waste transfer station in Etobicoke.
Travel bans loom for nations that don't meet new US criteria
Without more pipeline capacity, natural gas production levels can't rise, IEA forecasts
TransCanada Corp. lowered shipping fees on its cross-country pipeline to help domestic producers become more competitive, although an industry observer says it is unlikely they will ship at historic levels.
Canadian tourism soars as airlines see record numbers
Westjet aircraft are pictured at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on May 26, 2016.
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Bad date: Winnipeg police make 2nd arrest in attack on man lured to home online
These auto makers could benefit from increased demand for electric cars
Until Volvo revealed plans to go “electric,” Tesla was sucking all of the oxygen out of the auto industry. The rollout of its $35,000 (U.S.) Model 3 sedan is the latest headline grabber. Still, for Tesla to justify its whopping $51.9-billion market cap, it must prove it can make enough vehicles, including the half-a-million it forecasts for 2018.
Forestry analyst says quota-based softwood deal possible next month
UN envoy warns of instability in Sahel and Lake Chad basin
Rescue workers carry the body of a suicide bomb attack victim, in a village near Maiduguri, Nigeria, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Four Boko Haram suicide bombers killed over a dozen people in a series of attacks that targeted a civilian self-defense force and the people who gathered to mourn their deaths, police in Nigeria said Wednesday. It was the deadliest attack in months in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, the birthplace of Boko Haram's eight-year insurgency. (AP Photo/Jossy Ola)
Montreal parts ways with traffic czar after just a few months
Montreal's new traffic czar Pierre Lacasse poses for photos in Brossard, Que., Thursday, April 27, 2017. The man hired just a few months ago to become the friendly face of Montreal's construction-induced traffic nightmares is gone. Lacasse's job was to help co-ordinate roadwork to ease congestion. CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
St. Louis businesses encouraged to keep $10 minimum wage
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Ontario student association apologizes for blocking pro-Israel group from event
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