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Confidence returns to markets as North Korea tensions ease
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2014, file photo, a Wall Street address is carved in the side of a building in New York. Stocks are opening modestly higher on Wall Street, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, led by gains in technology companies and banks. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
70 years after Pakistan-India split, Sikhs search for home
In this Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 photo Pakistani Sikh Radesh Singh, talks with the Associated Press at a temple in Peshawar, Pakistan. Singh's said that his grandfather was just 11 years old when he left his "simple village" in India's Punjab province to move to Peshawar, in the far northwest of the country on the border with Afghanistan. Seventy years after Partition of the Indian subcontinent, Pakistan’s Sikhs say neither India nor Pakistan feels like home for a young generation searching for peace and security elsewhere. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad)
Officials: 3 killed at race track were known gang members
Emergency response vehicles gather at Great Lakes Dragaway on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, near Union Grove, Wis. Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event at the facility, a Wisconsin sheriff said. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded around 7 p.m. after receiving reports about shots being fired. The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference Sunday night. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured. (Terry Flores/Kenosha News via AP)
Canada beats Argentina 67-65 to win FIBA women's AmeriCup final
Ed Gainey nabs three interceptions in Roughriders’ drubbing of Lions
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Christion Jones tries to shake B.C. Lions defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy on Aug. 13, 2017.
Ed Gainey's three first-half interceptions lift Riders over Lions 41-8
B.C. Lions running back Jeremiah Johnson (24), fights for yards during first half CFL action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, in Regina on Sunday, August 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
At least 18 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
A customer sits on the ground following an attack by gunmen on a restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Aug. 13, 2017.
Will Trump use the 'madman' strategy in NAFTA negotiations?
Campbell Clark
Eruption of anger, violence in Virginia divides the U.S.
People fly into the air as a vehicle drives into a group of protesters demonstrating against a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.
Australian deputy prime minister under citizenship cloud
In this July 19, 2016, file photo Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce takes the oath of office as he is sworn in at Government House in Canberra, Australia. Joyce, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, became the latest lawmaker to reveal he might have breached a constitutional prohibition on dual citizens becoming lawmakers, after he was advised by the New Zealand government that he might be a kiwi. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)
B.C.’s Shambhala festival continues after organizers retract cancellation over wildfire fears
A woman takes in the smoke blanketing Mt. Rundle from a forest fire in Kootenay National park as she stands on a dock on the Vermillion lakes near Banff, Alta. Sunday July 15, 2017. The Regional District of Central Kootenay issued an evacuation alert on Saturday, Aug. 12 after the BC Wildfire Service reported that flames had crossed the Salmo River and were heading toward the Shambhala festival.
Restaurateur sues two for defamation after being accused of links to extremism
Mohamad Fakih, owner of Paramount Fine Foods, is suing two men for defamation after they claimed that Mr. Fakih had links to extremism.
Will NKorea's Kim pull the trigger? Possible signs to watch
Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man during a traffic stop
Insurance restrictions for abortion head to Texas governor
Officials look to dive teams in search for Canadian off Irish coast
A picture of the Donegal coast, where a Canadian diver went missing earlier Saturday while diving with a group roughly 22 kilometres northwest of an area called Malin Head.
Aldi to offer grocery delivery service in 3 US cities
Boat slams into rocks injuring 5 people, 2 critically
Former heads of Indigenous group point to where missing, murdered inquiry went wrong
Beverly Jacobs, former president of the Native Women's Association of Canada, speaks at a press conference in 2007.
Charlottesville driver previously accused of beating mother
Susan Bro, the mother of Heather Heyer, holds a photo of Bro's mother and her daughter, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. Heyer was killed Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally. Bro said that she is going to bare her soul to fight for the cause that her daughter died for. (AP Photo/Joshua Replogle)
Why Trump's trade deficit fixation could be dangerous for U.S.
Workers manufacture car dash mats at a factory belonging to the TECMA group in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in 2013.
Small earthquake hits island in Alaska's Aleutian chain
10 Things to Know for Monday
Heidi Mayo, of Plymouth, Mass., right, waves a flag as she joins with other demonstrators during a protest, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Plymouth. The protest was held to denounce hatred and racism in response to a nationalist rally that spiraled into deadly violence in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
At least 4 people shot, killed in Mexican resort of Acapulco
Federal police investigators take notes by the body of a man shot in broad daylight on the asphalt of a central avenue in Acapulco, Mexico, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. At least four people were shot in Acapulco Sunday, as Mexico recently recorded its highest monthly murder total in at least 20 years. (AP Photo/Bernandino Hernandez)
Canada leaves athletics world championships empty-handed
South Africa's Caster Semenya, centre, races with Canada's Melissa Bishop, left, and Britain's Lynsey Sharp on her way to winning the gold in the final of the Women's 800m during the World Athletics Championships in London Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Two die in van motorcycle crash in southwest Ont
Freeland to address MPs on Canada’s approach in NAFTA talks
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference about the North American Free Trade Agreement between US, Mexico and Canada at the Foreign Ministry in Mexico City on May 23, 2017
Dive into an underworld of the planet’s lesser known marvels
Pig Beach in the Bahamas lets swimmers dip their toes with an unusual set of company, wild pigs.
Japan economy grows at 4 per cent annual pace in April-June
A snapshot of Guam before US-North Korea conflict and now
Why the North Korean nuclear threat is no Cuban missile crisis
A man watches a TV screen showing Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un during a news program in Seoul.
Bid for fifth Olympic gold underway for Canadian women's hockey team
Svitolina beats Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 for WTA's Rogers title
Government: 17 dead in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
Justin Thomas rallies to win the PGA Championship
Neymar shines on PSG debut, says he's 'more alive than ever'
Vancouver struggles with demand for space in downtown schools
Jay Tan with his wife Sonia Hsiao, their son Trevor Tan, 8, and daughter Audrey Tan, 4, at David Lam Park adjacent to Elsie Roy Elementary School in the Yaletown neighbourhood of Vancouver on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.
Zverev upsets Federer for Rogers title
Justin Thomas wins PGA Championship for first major title
Justin Thomas celebrates after the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on Aug. 13, 2017.
RCMP officer Abe Snidanko inspired Cheech and Chong character
As hippie culture flourished in Vancouver RCMP officer Abe Snidanko.
Ontario wins most medals as Canada Games finishes with closing ceremony
The Latest: Police arrest 3 in Seattle protests
Ontario eyes Quebec as source for clean power
Condominiums in west Toronto, seen in the distance behind hydro towers in a corridor near Centennial Park, are photographed on May 31, 2017. Ontario’s Liberal government is looking at imports from Quebec to provide additional sources of low-cost, clean electricity.
Political violence 'didn't come out of nowhere'
White nationalist demonstrators clash with counter demonstrators at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and police dressed in riot gear ordered people to disperse after chaotic violent clashes between white nationalists and counter protestors. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Connecticut to honour aviator reputed to fly before Wrights
IS suspect fatally stabs Istanbul officer in police station
EDS NOTE: GRAPHIC CONTENT - In this image made from video, police gather at the scene of an attack in Istanbul, late Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Turkey's official news agency says a man suspected of being a suicide bomber for the Islamic State group has stabbed and killed a police officer while in custody. Anadolu Agency reported that police detained a man thought to be planning a bomb attack on behalf of IS. The suspect was taken to Istanbul police headquarters, where police say he attacked an officer with a knife. The officer died. The man was shot and killed in the attack. (DHA/Depo photos via AP)
Charlottesville rally organizer flees news conference
In this frame from video, Jason Kessler, a blogger based in Charlottesville, Va., speaks to the media on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Kessler, who organized the rally in Charlottesville on Saturday that sparked violent clashes between white supremacist groups and counter-protesters tried to hold a news conference, but a crowd booed him and forced him away from the lectern. (AP Photo)
British Columbia’s once-feted public auto insurer in financial crisis
Damaged vehicles are seen at the ICBC Lower Mainland Salvage Yard in New Westminster, B.C.
Warren Beatty on 'Bonnie and Clyde' at 50
Why people are turning to their phones for mortgage advice
Robert McLister
Canadian markets flatline as sectors swap wins
Since the mid-point of the year, underlying Canadian equity performance has largely reversed, making leaders of first-half laggards and laggards of leaders.
Los Angeles service honours slain El Salvador archbishop
Zverev keeps streak alive, stuns Federer to win Rogers Cup final
Alexander Zverev hits a return against Roger Federer during the men’s singles Rogers Cup final on Aug. 13, 2017.
150 homes ordered to evacuate amid Montana wildfire
Why is Ontario’s debt burden shrinking so slowly?
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
Newspaper files for bankruptcy protection, gets new owners
Rising costs, higher taxes have owners ‘feeling the brunt’ of what some call a war on small business
Andrew Violi, president of safety-footwear manufacturer Mellow Walk, says provincial and federal governments don’t understand the precarious position many small businesses find themselves in.
Alexander Zverev outguns Roger Federer in Rogers Cup final to keep streak alive
Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts to a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland during the final of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Fewer immigrants isn’t the answer to Trump’s stagnant wage problem
Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.
No 'Game of Thrones' in latest HBO hacker leak
File-This July 30, 2017, file photo shows Melina Matsoukas, from left, Prentice Penny and Issa Rae participating in the "Insecure" panel during the HBO Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. The hackers who broke into HBO’s computer network have released more unaired episodes, including several of the highly anticipated return of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which debuts in October. The latest dump includes Sunday night’s episode of “Insecure,” another popular show, and what appear to be episodes of other lower-profile shows, including “Ballers,” some from the unaired shows “Barry” and “The Deuce,” a comedy special and other programming. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Super Bowl ads priced to reflect Bell Media’s hopes to overturn CRTC decision
A CRTC decision blocking Bell from simultaneously substituting its own advertising over the U.S. Super Bowl broadcast starting in 2017 resulted in a 60-per-cent decline in ad revenue over 2016.
Miami officer fatally shoots man who had stabbed a woman
Globe editorial: A lower alcohol limit for drivers is a smart move
Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould speaks to members of the media on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Wilson-Raybould is considering lowering the legal alcohol limit for licensed drivers.
Tropical Storm Gert strengthens in the Atlantic Ocean
Donald Driver crashes another wedding reception
Eclipse chasers gearing up for solar show later this month
In this June 21, 2017, photo, people attend a meeting at the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, several eclipse chasers were in attendance, in Salt Lake City. (Ken Fall/The Deseret News via AP)
How Canada could become a global fashion powerhouse
Canada’s capacity to lead on the global fashion stage is evident in light of the massive successes of brands such as LuluLemon and Canada Goose.
Ontario realtors lobby for revised ‘double-ending’ ban
A for sale real estate sign is seen in the front of a house in Markham in this file photo.
Business leaders lament departure of ‘champion’ Brad Wall
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall speaks during a grand opening ceremony for the K+S Potash mine in Bethune, Sask. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
AP Explains: How Robert E. Lee's image transformed over time
FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, activists gather around the Confederate Army Gen. Robert E. Lee statute at Lee Park chanting the names of Civil War era activists in Dallas. Gen. Robert E. Lee was vilified during the Civil War only to become a heroic symbol of "The Lost Cause" and eventually a racist icon. Historians say his transformation, at the center of the recent violence in Charlottesville, Va., reflects the changing moods in the United States around race, mythology and national reconciliation. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Blue Jays win rubber game against Pirates, but playoffs demand more
Ryan Goins hits a two-run double for the Blue Jays against the Pirates on Aug. 13, 2017.
TransCanada’s pipeline outages weigh on natural gas industry
TransCanada's Keystone pipeline facilities are seen in Hardisty, Alta., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.
Freeland to press for new labour, environmental sections within NAFTA
In this April 21, 2008 file photo, national flags of the United States, Canada, and Mexico fly in the breeze in New Orleans. Chrystia Freeland will give a speech Monday arguing that NAFTA's upcoming renegotiation will benefit a broad cross section of Canadians. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Judi Bottoni
Family, friends mourn 3 dead in Virginia rally violence
A makeshift memorial of flowers and a photo of victim, Heather Heyer, sits in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Heyer died when a car rammed into a group of people who were protesting the presence of white supremacists who had gathered in the city for a rally. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
New park to be named for marathon bombing's youngest victim
Ryan Goins continues to stay clutch as Blue Jays cruise to win over Pirates
Toronto Blue Jays Josh Donaldson crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of their interleague MLB baseball game in Toronto on Sunday, August 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
Music festival that was cancelled due to wildfire is back on for a final night
North Korean tensions aren't deterring tourists from Guam
A rainbow appears over Tumon Bay, Guam Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Residents of the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam face a missile threat from North Korea. (AP Photo/Tassanee Vejpongsa)
Judge halts Nevada marijuana regulators' licensing move
West Point grad Rowley takes long route to major leagues
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Rowley works during first inning AL MLB baseball action against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Toronto on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Trying to maintain his throwing arm in the midst of a 30-month stint with the U.S. Army often proved challenging for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Rowley. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Video captures Tom Cruise limping after 'MI6' stunt
FILE - In this Tuesday, May 30, 2017, file photo, Tom Cruise poses during a photocall for the French premiere of "The Mummy" in Paris, France. A video taken on the set of “Mission: Impossible 6” shows Cruise limping after performing a stunt where he jumps between buildings. The video was published Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, by TMZ. The extent of Cruise’s injuries wasn’t known. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Egypt’s railway authority chief resigns over fatal train crash
Cars from two passenger trains lie off the tracks after they collided just outside Egypt's Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, on Aug. 11, 2017.
Elina Svitolina beats Caroline Wozniacki to win Rogers Cup
Elina Svitolina plays a shot against Caroline Wozniacki during the final match on Day 9 of the Rogers Cup at the Aviva Centre in Toronto, on Aug. 13, 2017.
Elina Svitolina beats Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 to win Rogers Cup
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates her win over Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the final of the Rogers Cup women's tennis tournament in Toronto on Sunday, August 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
People from across Europe protest logging in Polish forest
People take part in a protest against large-scale government logging in the Bialowieza Forest, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.The logging has been the source of a standoff between the conservative Polish government in Warsaw and the European Union, with Warsaw ignoring an order by the EU court to immediately stop the logging. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Tourist dies in Vancouver tour bus accident: Police
Police officers stand nearby after a collision involving a tour bus and pedestrians in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday August 13, 2017. Four people were taken to hospital, two in critical condition and two with serious injuries according to the B.C. Ambulance Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Reports: Key witness in Indonesia corruption case dies in US
There aren’t ‘many sides.’ There is only one right side, and Trump is not on it
Sarah Kendzior is a St. Louis-based commentator who writes about race, politics, and the economy.
Average US gas prices jump 8 cents thanks to crude costs
Industry associations lobby Liberals ahead of NAFTA talks
John Manley speaks in Halifax in a Nov. 6, 2010 photo. Manley, a former Liberal cabinet minister who is president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, is registered to lobby the federal government on any changes to the 23-year-old trade deal between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
Century-old Massachusetts barbershop celebrates milestone
Man United, Tottenham make winning starts in Premier League
Wildfire burns home, leads to evacuations in Washington
AP source: Michael Jordan has small stake in Jeter group
Security workers at Barcelona airport plan 24-hour strike
A guardia Civil officer, center, controls the area as passengers pass the security control at Barcelona airport in Prat Llobregat, Spain, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. Security workers checking carry-on luggage at Barcelona's airport have resumed partial strikes that threaten more queuing chaos for passengers at one of Europe's busiest airports. The workers say they will stage four one-hour strikes Friday and Sunday followed by a 24-hour stoppage Monday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Canada downs Wales 15-0 for second win at women's rugby World Cup
Protests, vigils around US decry white supremacist rally
City Advocate Letitia James, left, wait her turn to as City Comptroller Scott Stringer address protesters at a "Peace and Sanity" rally Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, during a rally about white supremacy violence in Charlottesville, Va., (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
The Latest: US seeks 'effective' ties with China's military
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford, right, speaks with United States Forces Korea Commander Gen. Vincent Brooks, left, at Osan Air Base, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Florida airport evacuates passengers after natural gas leak
Year after flood, entire Greenbrier River Trail reopens
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