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Interior chief ends Nevada trip for Monday Cabinet meeting
Vietnam arrests 4 activists accused of attempted subversion
The Latest: Interior chief heading back to Washington early
China factory growth eases in July as export demand slips
Ottawa opens door to Samsung smartphones, marking an end to BlackBerry’s reign
Over the next 18 months, the federal government’s IT department will begin offering alternative devices to employees, winding down BlackBerry’s long-held dominance in providing secure devices in the nation’s capital.
The Latest: Abe, Trump agree to action against North Korea
South Korean army soldiers prepare their military exercise in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Sunday, July 30, 2017. The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North Korea following the country's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Van plows into diners on Los Angeles sidewalk, 8 hurt
An official looks at a van that plowed into a group of people on a Los Angeles sidewalk Sunday, July 30, 2017. A witness to the crash told The Associated Press the van jumped a curb and careened into a group of people eating outside The Fish Spot restaurant in the city's Mid-Wilshire neighborhood. The cause of the crash is under investigation. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Toronto police urge caution after series of suspected fentanyl overdoses
A man prepares to inject himself with heroin at a supervised injection site in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, B.C., on Oct. 25, 2016.
Australia airport security stays heightened after police allege thwarted terror plot
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks as Australia's Minister for Justice Michael Keenan listens on during a media conference in Sydney, Australia, July 30, 2017.
Access to ‘ethical’ food often available only to the wealthy, study says
The study found that barriers that keep lower-income people from shopping at places like farmer’s markets range from social stigma – the idea that customers with lower incomes may not feel they belong in “exclusive” places – to practical ones, such as geography.
Burnaby parents worry what can be done about random murders
RCMP Corporal Daniela Panesar places a photo of Marissa Shen, 13, next to a map indicating where her body was found in Burnaby on July 19.
The Latest: Deputy killed in California plane crash
As setbacks pile up, Trump’s tax plans could also be in jeopardy
Donald Trump greets children of alleged "victims of Obamacare" after delivering a statement on healthcare at the White House July 24.
Filmmaker Richard Linklater has some ideas for television
Luggage screening intensified after Australia airplane plot
Australian Federal Police and NSW Police officers work in the Surry Hills suburb of Sydney, Australia on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Law enforcement officials raided properties in several Sydney suburbs and arrested four men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack related to a bomb plot involving aircraft, officials said. (Sam Mooy/AAP Image via AP)
The Latest: Van strikes diners on LA sidewalk, 8 injured
Kelly: Steve Pearce’s improbable feat gives Jays fans a break from despair
Cathal Kelly
BC NDP government seeks restorative-justice system for some offences
B.C. Solicitor-General Mike Farnworth, shown in this 2015 file photo, said “It works in terms of helping victims with issues around closure, and ensuring they’re heard and the offender is less likely to reoffend. It works.”
At the Canadian Open, the ‘Curse of Pat Fletcher’ lives on
Graham DeLaet, of Canada, hits from the bunker on the 13th hole during the Canadian Open golf tournament at Glen Abbey golf club, in Oakville, Ont., on Saturday, July 29, 2017.
Canada takes bronze for its first FIBA U19 women’s World Cup medal
PM's Canada 150 whistle stop in Calgary becomes a whistle not
The Latest: US says cuts to staff in Russia 'uncalled for'
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, listens to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu during the military parade during the Navy Day celebration in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool)
PBS CEO warns that federal cuts will sink some stations
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2017, file photo, President and CEO Paula Kerger speaks at the PBS's Executive Session at the 2017 Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif. Kerger is sounding the alarm about public broadcasting's future if federal funding is axed. She said Sunday, July 30, that stations dependent on federal funds couldn’t survive without it, including many in rural or underserved areas. President Donald Trump has called for an end to federal money for PBS and National Public Radio. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
Jim Wong-Chu was a tireless promoter of Asian-Canadian writing
A collection of photographs taken by Jim Wong-Chu between 1973 and 1981 chronicled a pivotal era in the evolution of Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Curse of Pat Fletcher: DeLaet and Hughes fall short at RBC Canadian Open
Mackenzie Hughes, of Canada, hits his tee shot on hole four during the 2017 Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey golf club, in Oakville, Ont., on Friday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Ontario First Nation resident seeks long-promised air pollution review
Ada Lockridge of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, in an area known as “Chemical Valley” near Sarnia, Ont., first secured a commitment in 2009 from the Ministry of the Environment to review how air pollution is regulated where there are multiple emitters.
Two more right whales found dead on Newfoundland’s west coast
The federal fisheries department says the discoveries of two more dead whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence bring the total of confirmed North Atlantic right whale deaths to at least nine.
Swissport says it's coping with workers strike at Pearson, union disagrees
Two more North Atlantic right whales found dead on Newfoundland's west coast
Jhonattan Vegas wins playoff for second straight Canadian Open title
Jhonattan Vegas celebrates his win at the final round of the 2017 Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., on Sunday, July 30, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Adrian Beltre becomes first Dominican player to reach 3,000 career hits
Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers hugs his son Adrian Jr. as Canila and Cassandra looks on in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas.
Review: An Octoroon is taboo ridden, but thoughtful
Ryan Cunningham, left, and André Sills star in the Shaw Festival’s performance of An Octoroon.
Child advocates urge back-seat alarms as 2 die in Arizona
FILE - In this June 18, 2014, file photo Cobb County police investigate an SUV where a toddler died near Marietta, Ga., when the father forgot to drop his child off at day care and went to work. A proposed new law that would require carmakers to build alarms for backseats is being pushed by child advocates who say it will prevent kids from dying in hot cars and also streamline the criminal process against caregivers who cause the deaths, cases that can be inconsistent but often heavier-handed against mothers. The latest deaths came in Arizona on triple-digit degree days over the last weekend of July 2017. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP, File)
Can new ads for Drake’s whiskey translate into bigger sales?
Just over a year after Virginia Black officially launched, the team behind it is stepping up marketing efforts in a bid to double its first-year sales of 30,000 cases in its second year.
The Latest: Hunt for armed man continues; police ID woman
SoundCloud said to near deal selling stakes in the digital audio company
Some musicians have taken up SoundCloud as a cause celebre. Chance the Rapper, the Grammy-winning Chicago musician, just used SoundCloud to release the song Big B’s, his recent collaboration with fellow rapper Young Thug.
Three underperforming stocks that show solid potential
John Reese
Air Canada, WestJet earnings to take off on steady passenger growth, declining oil prices
Air Canada shares have been on an extraordinary run, rising from about $1 five years ago to more than $19 today. For WestJet, Scotiabank and BMO raised their EBITDAR estimates to $212-million and $196-million, respectively.
Steve Pearce hits walk-off grand slam as Blue Jays come back to beat Angels
Steve Pearce of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a game-winning grand slam home run in the ninth inning during MLB game action against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Rogers Centre on July 30, 2017 in Toronto.
Steve Pearce hits walk-off grand slam as Blue Jays come back to beat Angels
Toronto Blue Jays Steve Pearce high fives with teammate Marcus Stroman after hitting a walk off grand slam to defeat the Los Angeles Angels in their AL baseball game in Toronto on Sunday July 30, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
How to make a success of succession when passing on the family business
Roland Chan, left, and Roland Chan, the elder: ‘My father and I have a great relationship, but when we talk about the business it’s about performance.’
Globe editorial: The worst of economic times in Canada, and the best, too
Dump trucks loaded with oil sands drive through the Suncor Energy Inc. mine in this aerial photograph taken near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, on Thursday, June 4, 2015.
Former Montreal Expo Tim Raines inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson presents Hall of Fame Inductee Tim Raines with his Hall of Fame plague along with National baseball hall of fame chairman of the board Jane Forbes Clark and Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred at Clark Sports Center.
As businesses move to cash-free payments, change is inevitable
Chef Nigel Finley stands in front of the mural at Ottawa restaurant Mad Radish. The latest venture from DavidsTea co-founder David Segal, neither of the restaurants two locations accept cash.
Will electric cars save us? Not while coal is their main energy source
Beltre doubles for 3,000th hit, 1st from Dominican to do it
Fans stand and watch as Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre walks up to the plate for his at-bat in the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. Belter struck out in the at-bat in his chase for his 3,000th career hit. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Gibson Energy banks on Canadian oil patch growth
Oil pipelines and tank storage facilities in Hardisty, Alta., are seen in this file photo.
Dictatorship in Venezuela will soon be reality
Jose Mauricio Gaona
Italian poster for "Casablanca" attracts $478,000 at auction
Northern New Brunswick forest fire forces evacuations
How a corporate focus on the short term drove Sears into the ground
A Sears Canada outlet in Saint-Eustache, Quebec.
Canadian dollar’s rapid gain spells trouble for exporters
Farmer Jeff Nielsen in a barley crop near his farm at Olds, Alta., July 28, 2017.
Giovinco works his magic as Toronto FC blanks New York City FC
New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo battles for a ball with Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco in the first half during a game at BMO Field.
Emera, Hydro-Québec face off in Massachusetts power market
Hydro-Québec is facing opposition to its plan to build new transmission lines through New England to feed the Massachusetts market.
Giovinco works his magic and Toronto FC shows ruthless side in blanking NYCFC
Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco (10) scores on a free kick against New York City FC during the second half of their MLS soccer game, Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
Bespoke automobiles offer exclusivity for the luxury car set
Giles Martin inspects the interior of Rolls-Royce's George Martin-inspired Wraith.
CCM’s Deluxe Rooftop Cargo Bag can’t beat the Monsoon Bag
CCM Deluxe Rooftop Cargo Bag
A sea change in the war on smoking
André Picard
At our apartment building, the people that live around us are more than just ‘neighbours’
John Doyle: Who will anchor CBC's The National? Machinations abound
John Doyle
Nova Scotia intimate photos case unlikely to deter teens: experts
The case is one of Canada’s largest involving a relatively untested law designed to combat the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
Putin says US will have to shed 755 from diplomatic staff
India seizes heroin worth millions of dollars
In this Sunday, July 30, 2017 photo, Indian coast guard officials, in blue, stand next to a massive amount of heroin they claim to have seized from a ship off the country's western coast near Porbandar, India. The 1,500 kilograms (3,300 pounds) of narcotics was estimated to be worth millions of dollars, and the vessel was believed to be registered in Panama, the agency said. (AP Photo/Kamlesh Samani)
'Experts say N.S. intimate photos case unlikely to deter teens
Kelly shows his clout: Scaramucci out as WH chief moves in
FILE - In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Canadian women's team wins first bronze at U19 basketball World Cup
Regional protection force soldiers soon in South Sudan: UN
Congressman to fulfil assault sentence with non-profit
'Buy America' policies to loom large as Canada gets ready for NAFTA talks
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington during his swearing-in ceremony Monday, May 15, 2017. The United States wants to maintain ??? and even expand ??? the Buy America provisions that restrict government procurement to companies using materials from within its borders, while making it easier for U.S. firms to get those contracts in Canada and Mexico. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Evan Vucci
Chart: Homicides in Canada
Wolfpack open Super 8s playoffs with first loss of the season
FILE PHOTO: Toronto Wolfpack players huddle in the locker room in Toronto, on May 21, 2017. The Wolfpack opened the Super 8s playoffs on Sunday with a 26-16 defeat to the York City Knights.
Grand Teton park to receive $2M for Jenny Lake renovations
Tens of thousands protest Israel for Jerusalem
Canadian Sydney Pickrem wins bronze in 400-metre individual medley at worlds
Sydney Pickrem of Canada competes during the Women's 400m Individual Medley at the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships, on July 30, 2017.
Son of Nashville mayor dies of apparent drug overdose
FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2015, photo, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, center, is hugged by her son, Max, as her husband, Bruce, left, applauds after she was sworn into office in Nashville, Tenn. A statement released Sunday, July 30, 2017, from Megan and Bruce Barry, said their only child, Max Barry, died Saturday night in Denver from an apparent drug overdose. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Communities banking on mega youth sports complexes
'Dunkirk' conquers 'Emoji,' 'Atomic Blonde' at box office
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Harry Styles, from left, Aneurin Barnard and Fionn Whitehead in a scene from "Dunkirk." (Warner Bros Pictures via AP)
Ontario pitcher Zack McQuaid bouncing back at Canada Games after car crash
Ontario baseball player Zack McQuaid pitches against PEI on opening day of Canada Games action in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The Oshawa pitcher returned to mound after a devastating car accident last summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
The Latest: Al-Shabab attacks African Union convoy, kills 8
Rescue archaeology project aims to give new insights into Louisbourg’s history
View from a hill at the Fortress of Louisbourg. The former residents of a massive 18th-century fort in Cape Breton have long since died, but David Ebert says they still have plenty to tell us.
New Hampshire fire chief who died 1954 set to be honoured
Hall of Fame ceremony an emotional time for inductees
Canadian Sydney Pickrem wins bronze medal in 400 individual medley at worlds
Canada's Sydney Pickrem competes in the women's 400-meter medley heat during the swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Egypt officials say resort knife attacker tasked by IS
Quebec police open homicide investigation after body found in woods
Calgary police dog stabbed in the line of duty, suspect in custody
Jester the police dog is shown in a Calgary Police Service handout photo. Calgary police say one of their dogs with the K9 unit that was stabbed in the line of duty is doing better. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Calgary Police Service MANDATORY CREDIT
Wolfpack lose first match of the season to open Super 8s playoffs
Germany: Skyway mishap strands up to 100 cable car riders
Firefighters rescue people out of a cable car gondola in Cologne. Germany Sunday, July 30, 2017. A gondola of a cable car across the river Rhine became stuck on Sunday. (Martin Oversohl/dpa via AP)
B.C. First Nations call for more control over firefighting, federal funding
Smoke rises from trees burned by wildfire on a mountain near Ashcroft, B.C., on July 10, 2017.
Suspect in killing of Navajo girl expected to change plea
Workers, advocates call for changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program
A Canadian flag flaps in the wind behind migrant worker Henry Aguirre of Guatemala during a demonstration in Montreal, Sunday, July 23, 2017. Activists and migrant workers say Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program doesn't adequately protect the rights of vulnerable workers despite the laws in place. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
New CBS newsmagazine promises immersive storytelling
This image released by CBS shows Adam Yamaguchi, left, inspecting a female life-like robot in Japan, in an investigative report for “CBSN: On Assignment,” a primetime summer series premiering July 31, 2017 at 10:00 PM ET. (CBS News/CBSN: On Assignment via AP)
MRI reveals ligament damage on Tulowitzki’s sprained right ankle
Toronto Blue Jays' Troy Tulowitzki gets a consoling pat from Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron as he is helped off the field after he injured himself awkwardly running across the first base bag in the third inning of a game in Toronto, on July 28, 2017.
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in visit to Saudi Arabia
Senegalese vote in election that brought back ex-leader
FILE- In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 file photo, the then Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade is surrounded by supporters and security as he travels between campaign stops in downtrodden suburban neighborhoods of Dakar, Senegal. Voters in Senegal are casting ballots in a legislative election that has brought the country’s former longtime leader back to the political scene. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Insider Q&A: Hormel aims new line at serving cancer patients
This photo provided by Hormel shows Don Kremin, who heads Hormel’s specialty foods group. Kremin spoke to The Associated Press about Vital Cuisine, which are microwavable meals that Hormel says cater to people who are going through chemotherapy and are sensitive to certain tastes. (Courtesy of Hormel via AP)
'Skeletons can tell you a lot.' Exhuming remains at 18th-century fort
Students and researchers are seen during a dig at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in this undated handout photo. Up to 1,100 residents of the French fort are buried on the site, which must be excavated because it is threatened by coastal erosion. Parks Canada has referred to the project as rescue archaeology. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Parks Canada, *MANDATORY CREDIT
Penn Station repairs not addressing this commuters' bane
FILE- In this April 14, 2017 file photo, New York Firefighters make their way to a track at New York City's Penn Station after a New Jersey Transit train with about 1,200 passengers aboard got stuck in a Hudson River tunnel between New York and New Jersey. Disabled trains in the tunnels under the Hudson and East rivers regularly cause delays that can ripple up and down the northeastern U.S. and Amtrak says because of safety protocols, even during off-peak times a disabled train causes a minimum delay of 45 minutes to an hour. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Am I entitled to severance on top of my contract buy-out?
Eileen Dooley
Wyoming reservation readies for solar eclipse tourists
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