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July 28

Canada announces 12-player roster for 2017 FIBA women's AmeriCup
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off 2017 Canada Summer Games
The four sacred fire torches come together to create one flame, and the torch is passed to Prime Minister Trudeau by four indigenous youth at the Canada Summer Games opening ceremony in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Friday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Engine trouble forces Air Canada flight to return to Toronto
Artist Ai Weiwei to receive Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei poses before the opening of his exhibition in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem in June. ‘He is waking people up,’ former governor-general Adrienne Clarkson said of Mr. Ai.
Parker Bridwell shines as Angels snap Blue Jays' win streak with 7-2 victory
Los Angeles Angels' C.J. Cron, right, is congratulated by teammate Albert Pujols after he hit a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto on Friday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
Lifetime movie 'Flint' dramatizes city's water crisis
Neil Meron, from left, Jill Scott, Betsy Brandt, Marin Ireland and Melissa Mays attend the "Flint" panel during the A&E portion of the 2017 Summer TCA's at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, July 28, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The Latest: Trump to sign bill for new sanctions on Russia
President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters after firing his Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and naming Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly as his new Chief of Staff, Friday, July 28, 2017, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
BC Liberal leadership possibilities to consider after Clark
Premier Christy Clark arrives to speak to the amendment of the throne speech in the legislative assembly before the confidence vote at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Clark will resign as leader of the provincial Liberal party.
Reince Priebus departure caps a week of turmoil for Trump
White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, left, seems to look away as now former chief of staff Reince Priebus walks to his car upon arrival Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., in Friday.
At least three firms in competition to design new warships for Canada
A Sea King helicopter flies above the HMCS Vancouver in Esquimalt, B.C.
Canada beats Dominican Republic to advance to men's Pan American Cup semifinal
Verdict on B.C.’s year-old foreign-buyer tax still up for debate
A view of Vancouver’s downtown skyline.
Foster boy’s death a result of child welfare failings, Alberta judge says
Flores flourishes on soft greens at Canadian Open
Martin Flores plays his shot on the seventh tee during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
Canada looks into how Saudi Arabia is using Canadian made military hardware
Troy Tulowitzki leaves games as Angels rout Jays
The Blue Jays’ Troy Tulowitzki is helped off the field by trainers after injuring his ankle in the third inning against the Angels on July 28, 2017.
Back on the world's stage: Five questions with Canadian Olympic hockey coach Dave King
Team Canada’s assistant coach, Dave King, looks up during a game against HC Davos at the 90th Spengler Cup tournament in Davos, Switzerland in December, 2016.
Graham DeLaet, Mackenzie Hughes, last Canadians in field at RBC Canadian Open
Graham Delaet, of Canada, lines up his birdie putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at Glen Abbey Golf Club, in Oakville, Ont., Friday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Group takes aim at concussion risk with national guidelines
Steve Podborski, seen in 2012, was part of a news conference to announce new Canada-wide guidelines for physicians, parents, coaches, trainers, teachers and athletes to use to diagnose, manage and treat concussions.
Opposition, activist call on Liberals to sanction Venezuelan government
A member of the national guard fires his shotgun at opposition demonstrators during clashes in Caracas on July 28, 2017. Protesters took over streets in Caracas on Friday in a show of defiance to President Nicolas Maduro, as the crisis gripping Venezuela turned deadlier ahead of a controversial weekend election that has earned international scorn.
Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki leaves game against Angels with ankle injury
Toronto Blue Jays' Troy Tulowitzki, second from right, gets a consoling pat from Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron, left, as he is helped off the field by trainers George Poulis, right, and Mike Frosted after he injured himself awkwardly running across the first base bag in the third inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto on Friday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
Jimmy Pattison, Marilyn Monroe – and how we’re all taking more than we can give
Lawyer says teenagers wrongly detained in gang crackdown
RBC Canadian Open tournament director McLaughlin suspended
Federal Tories predict tough fight ahead for Kenney in Alberta UCP leadership race
Jason Kenney, centre, arrives to cast his ballot in the PC Referendum on Unity at his campaign office in Calgary July 20.
Vancouver’s affordable housing ‘intentions’ nothing but empty words
Stephen Quinn is the host of On the Coast on CBC Radio One, 690 AM and 88.1 FM in Vancouver
Canadian government releases guideline on concussions in sport
Blue Jays' Russell Martin nears milestone 1,500 games at baseball’s toughest position
Russell Martin tags out Boston’s Sandy Leon at home plate during a July 20 game. Martin is on the verge of playing in his 1,500th game, a significant achievement considering he spends most of his time playing the sport’s most arduous position.
RBC Canadian Open tournament director Brent McLaughlin temporarily suspended
Charismatic guru Michael Stone popularized ancient ideas
Yogi and meditation guru Michael Stone devoted his life to the study of Buddhist tradition and modern psychology. He taught yoga while studying philosophy and psychoanalysis at the University of Toronto, wrote several books, hosted a podcast and would wake up as early as 4 a.m. to practise.
Christy Clark’s undoing comes down to three tactical miscalculations
Gary Mason
Court: FAA must reconsider regulating airline seat size
Japanese-Korean tapas restaurant Seorak helps fill a void on Edmonton’s Whyte Ave.
Korean BBQ short rib at Seorak in Edmonton.
The Latest: Cook County's soda tax to begin next week
Liquefied natural gas projects face existential crisis in B.C.
A rendering shows the proposed Woodfirbre LNG project. Construction is set to start on the project this year.
The Latest: 4 nuclear deal nations decry Iran's space launch
Sea Dogs searching for new head coach after Danny Flynn steps down
Florida governor disturbed by video of shark dragging
Moody's upgrades Cyprus a notch to Ba3 on strong growth
Nicaragua to once again revive old damage claim against US
Regional rights body tells Argentina to free jailed activist
FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2016 photo, activist Milagro Sala flashes the victory sign before being given a guilty verdict at a courtroom in San Salvador de Jujuy, in the northern Argentine province of Jujuy. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights recommended Friday, July 28, 2017, that the Argentine government release Sala from prison and let her serve out the rest of her term under house arrest or by electronic monitoring. (AP Photo/Gianni Bulacio, File)
Behind the scenes at Vancouver’s first Indigenous-focused fashion week
Behind the scenes of the first Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) on July 26, 2017, in Vancouver, B.C. Showcasing Indigenous designers, VIFW runs until July 29 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre atrium.
Mississippi: Federal probe requested in man's shooting death
This photo of Ismael Lopez, left, and his wife Claudia, was shown to reporters during a news conference on Friday, July 28, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. Authorities say Lopez was shot by police in Southaven, Miss. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz).
Business Highlights
Kenyan legislator charged with inciting evictions of farmers
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
How a green-energy boom went bust in Tillsonburg
Josh Dewachter stands outside the fence at the Siemens wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Tillsonburg, Ont.
Dallas-area boy, 4, reunited with lost Teddy Bear at airport
Toronto FC coach has plenty of options with stars back from Gold Cup
Jozy Altidore of the USA kicks the ball during the final football game of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup against Jamaica at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on July 26, 2017.
Career highlights for Christy Clark
The Latest: 3 die in South Dakota mobile home fire
With takeovers off the table, Canada’s big telecoms must rely on homegrown strategy
Andrew Willis
Calgary Stampeders look to continue home win streak versus Ticats
Time to push back against the digital monopolists
Ian McGugan
Institute wants to create transplant organs for injured vets
Video: Officer told Venus Williams she caused fatal crash
This photo taken from a body camera on June 9, 2017, shows tennis star Venus Williams listening to Palm Beach Gardens Police Officer Davis Dowlings following a car crash in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The crash fatally injured an elderly man. Palm Beach Gardens police say the investigation remains open and no fault has been assigned. The estate of the man killed filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Williams on June 30. (Palm Beach Gardens Police Department via AP)
The Latest: Former UN ambassador at Senate intelligence
Calling good wingmen: Saskatchewan has new campaign against drunk driving
The Latest: Priebus says Trump sought a different direction
White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino, left, walks with former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus as they step off Air Force One as they arrives Friday, July 28, 2017, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump says Homeland Secretary Secretary John Kelly is his new White House chief of staff. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kelly: Canada should forget about hosting 2026 World Cup
Cathal Kelly
Attorneys general seek protections for transgender military members
Protesters against Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military members gather in front of the White House on July 26, 2017.
Toronto craftsmen bring Sam the Record Man sign back to life
Parts of the original Sam the Record Man sign from the 1960s need to be totally replaced, while others just need a new paint job.
Toronto man arrested in fatal shooting of man, 24, in Vaughan, Ont.
Yellowstone park cracks down on sex harassment
Ottawa seeks to attract foreign talent by making Start-up Visa Program permanent
Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The Latest: Officers: Teen in Instagram crash combative
Katie Couric leaving the former Yahoo news website
FILE - In this April 24, 2017 file photo, Katie Couric attends the Matrix Awards, hosted by New York Women in Communications, at the Sheraton Times Square in New York. Couric is leaving the online company Oath, formerly Yahoo, where she has been conducting interviews and reporting news since 2014. A representative for Couric said Friday, July 28, 2017, she turned down an opportunity for a short-term contract extension at Oath. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Toronto condo sales still solid as city’s real estate market tumbles
Construction cranes loom in downtown Toronto in early July.
Arizona targets wrong-way driving with unique tech program
FILE - This Friday, April 14, 2017, file photo provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety shows the mangled remains of cars involved in a fatal accident on the Northbound Interstate 17 in Phoenix, Ariz. Arizona transportation officials are moving forward with a first-in-the-nation pilot program that will use thermal camera technology to curb the wrong-way driving problem plaguing the state. The wrong-way detection system will illuminate a sign that notifies the wrong-way driver, and immediately alert the state Department of Public Safety. Arizona Department of Transportation officials will update message boards along the interstate that cautions other drivers of the wrong-way vehicle. (Arizona Department of Public Safety via AP)
Streetwise newsletter: This week’s best reads: Mundo, Fairfax, Open Text
A Bay Street sign is seen in Toronto in this file photo.
Constellation Software ramps up M&A effort; PMs given authority to execute on deals
Constellation Software has already had a banner year in M&A, spending $146-million on 28 deals so far
Private equity doesn’t deserve its bad reputation
Because the debate over private equity is wide-ranging, covering a vast range of factors and dealing with long-term questions, there’s no chance it will be resolved any time soon.
Toronto’s lonely Steeles Avenue East bike lane is a telling piece of cycling history
The Steeles Avenue East bike lane shows up as a lonely line on Toronto’s bike map.
Bullish on Linamar
Linamar has rallied above its 40wMA to signal renewed investor interest.
Linamar
Trump pushes out Priebus, names DHS' Kelly WH chief of staff
FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly during commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Salma Hindy defies cultural and comedic conventions on the stand-up stage
Salma Hindy poses for a portrait before performing at the Cameron House Comedy night in Toronto on Monday July 24, 2017.
The Latest: $1M bail for mom, son, in murder-for-hire plot
This Thursday, July, 27, 2017 provided by Plainfield Police Department shows Maurice Temple, 63, of Plainfield, N.H. Temple and his mother Pauline Chase were arrested as police say were involved in a murder-for-hire plot. State police say they have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit murder and attempt to commit murder. The two are scheduled for court appearances Friday, July 28. (Plainfield Police Department via AP)
Pence to visit Estonia, Georgia, Montenegro on NATO, Russia
Balloon festival takes to skies near Trump golf course
Whitecaps look to end road misery against FC Dallas after deflating home loss
Vancouver Whitecaps' Fredy Montero, back left, celebrates his goal against New York City FC during first half MLS action in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday July 5, 2017. Montero smiled and let out an exaggerated sigh when asked what the Vancouver Whitecaps need to do to end their Lone Star State misery. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Charlie Angus to miss Victoria NDP leadership debate due to family illness
The Latest: Judge lets CIA interrogation lawsuit proceed
FILE - This April 13, 2016, file photo shows the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. A hearing in a lawsuit stemming from the agency's harsh interrogation techniques is scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2017 in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Amid recent pressure from short-sellers, insiders are buying Exchange Income
Insiders are buying up Exchange Income Corp stock.
Young investor benefiting from getting started early
Susan Daley, associate portfolio manager at PWL Capital Inc. in Waterloo, Ont.
Killer of 2, including 12-year-old on scooter, gets prison
Exchange corp
Latest: California utility decries court delay on gas field
Polygamy should never be linked with religious freedom
Lorna Dueck is host of Context TV.
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley welcomes father Bob Bradley back to MLS
Troops deploy in Rio de Janeiro amid increasing violence
FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017 file photo, soldiers guard the streets in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil’s Defense Minister Raul Jungmann promised Thursday, July 27, 2017 to have the military take an increasingly aggressive role in fighting drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro. Jungmann said troops will not just patrol, man checkpoints and help recover caches of automatic weapons, but also be used in police operations against drug traffickers. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)
The Latest: 'Pharma Bro' jury to begin deliberations Monday
Oil and gas, border taxes and a vanishing deadline: federal politics this week
White House says it will strive to answer all lawmakers
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
19 attorneys general seek military transgender protections
FILE--In this March 15, 2017, file photo, Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin speak at a press conference outside the federal courthouse in Honolulu. The top legal officers in 18 states and the District of Columbia have asked Congress to pass legislation prohibiting discrimination against transgender service members with Chin sending the letter dated Thursday, July 27, 2017, in response to President Donald Trump's announcement, via Twitter a day earlier, that he would ban transgender people in the military. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, file)
Neighbour: Couple marking anniversary on cruise
Passengers of the Emerald Princess cruise ship disembark on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Juneau, Alaska, hours after arriving at port. A domestic dispute aboard the cruise ship led to the death of a 39-year-old Utah woman, and the FBI is investigating what happened in U.S. waters off Alaska, the agency said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Behind Arcade Fire’s messianic need to save our souls
Arcade Fire's latest album, Everything Now, proves that Butler’s still a man with a message
Amazon and Starbucks sink while Align Technology climbs
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