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Korea tensions keep a lid on global markets
An electronic stock board shows the Hang Seng Index at a bank in Hong Kong, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Asian stocks are sinking as big losses on Wall Street amid continuing U.S. political turmoil and a deadly van attack in Spain pressured global investor sentiment. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
US and S. Korean troops start drills amid N. Korea standoff
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, center, presides over a cabinet meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. U.S. and South Korean troops have begun annual drills that come after tensions rose over North Korea's two intercontinental ballistic missile tests last month. Moon said Monday the drills are defensive in nature. He says the drills are held regularly because of repeated provocations by North Korea. (Kim Ju-hyung/Yonhap via AP)
Developing densified Vancouver into a designer metropolis
This low-rise development near Granville Island sports a rooftop green space accessible by spiral staircase.
U.S. demands end to NAFTA trade-dispute panels
The United States made official its demand that the binational panels used to settle trade disputes under Chapter 19 be done away with.
LNG Canada project ‘still alive’ as group assesses site
Ellis Ross, former Haisla Nation chief councillor and onetime BC Liberal cabinet minister, gazes out into the water by Kitimat, B.C., in 2016.
Comedian, civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84
FILE - In this July 21, 2012 file photo, comedian and activist Dick Gregory poses for a portrait during the PBS TCA Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. Gregory, the comedian and activist and who broke racial barriers in the 1960s and used his humor to spread messages of social justice and nutritional health, has died. He was 84. Gregory died late Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Washington, D.C. after being hospitalized for about a week, his son Christian Gregory told The Associated Press. He had suffered a severe bacterial infection. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
Dunkirk film evokes memories of those who made it home, and those who never left the beach
Watching Dunkirk is as close as you can get to war without being hurt.
3rd New Zealand party leader quits in close election race
New Zealand lawmaker Peter Dunne sits in his office in Wellington, New Zealand Monday, Aug, 21, 2017. The United Future party leader resigned Monday, the third party leader to quit during August ahead of what is shaping up to be a close general election in September. (AP photo/Nick Perry)
The Battle of Hill 70: Canada’s remarkable victory remembered
The site of the The Battle of Hill 70 Memorial Park in Loos-en-Gohelle, France
Residents feel earthquake near Alaska's largest city
Inconsistent rules for marijuana stock listings sow confusion
In recent months, the CSE and the TSX have taken different approaches to the listings of cannabis companies with exposure to the United States.
CMA head criticizes federal corporate tax plan, says it will harm patient care
“I don’t think the Department of Finance understands the ramifications of these changes on physicians and other small businesses,” Granger Avery, president of the CMA, said in an interview.
10 Things to Know for Monday
Nancy McCuaig overcame challenges to inspire everyone around her
Nancy McCuaig
The Latest: Divers assessing damage on USS John S. McCain
In this Jan. 22, 2017, photo provided by U.S. Navy, the USS John S. McCain conducts a patrol in the South China Sea while supporting security efforts in the region. The guided-missile destroyer collided with a merchant ship on Monday, Aug. 21, in waters east of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca. (James Vazquez/U.S. Navy via AP)
Proposal would commit California to acting on shrinking lake
Courtney Turner selected first overall by Boston Blades in CWHL draft
The rubber-faced Jerry Lewis set a mean, absurdist pace
Jerry Lewis, seen in 2012, was often sour and blunt in print interviews, but always game when the cameras were on.
Charles Hamelin qualifies for fourth Olympics after short track team selections
The Latest: Anti-immigration protesters rally at beach
Liberal-named consul-general Rana Sarkar to make nearly double office’s official salary
Rana Sarkar, a long-time Liberal who is close to Mr. Trudeau’s top aide, principal secretary Gerald Butts, was named consul-general to San Francisco in a shuffle of diplomatic postings in the United States announced on Aug. 2.
Navy orders 7th Fleet review amid search for 10 from McCain
In this Jan. 22, 2017, photo provided by U.S. Navy, the USS John S. McCain conducts a patrol in the South China Sea while supporting security efforts in the region. The guided-missile destroyer collided with a merchant ship on Monday, Aug. 21, in waters east of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca. (James Vazquez/U.S. Navy via AP)
Police: Fugitive's death 'breaks' cell behind Spain attacks
Aid blocked from North Korea as sanctions frighten shippers
In this Saturday, June 25, 2016, file photo, people sit in front of a window display of household items at a department store in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Canada defeats Venezuela 7-3, advances in Little League World Series
Canada’s Reid Hefflick, left, rounds first after hitting a home run against Venezuela at the Little League World Series on Sunday.
The Latest: White House praises Lewis for comedy, charity
Rescuers expand search for Army helicopter crew in Hawaii
Water safety officials hand over possible debris from an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash to military personnel stationed at a command center in a harbor, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Haleiwa, HI. An Army helicopter with five on board crashed several miles off Oahu's North Shore late Tuesday. Rescue crews are searching the waters early Wednesday. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Traffic still moving as solar eclipse approaches
Scott McCarron birdies final three holes to beat Kevin Sutherland at En-Joie
Zoo gorilla dies of cancer, days after constipation surgery
What this HollisWealth fund manager, fearing a market correction, is buying and selling
Jason Del Vicario, a porfolio manager and investment adviser at HollisWealth, says the central banks of the world are making a mistake by raising rates.
Chicago Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild victory in 10 innings
Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs beats a tag at home plate by Raffy Lopez #1 of the Toronto Blue Jays to score the winning run during the tenth inning at Wrigley Field on August 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.
Canadian banks start reporting quarterly results Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Toronto's financial district.
Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild 6-5 victory in 10 innings
Health Canada approves Toronto application for interim supervised drug-use site
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is shown in Vancouver, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Health Canada announced Sunday that it has approved an application by Toronto Public Health to open a supervised injection site several months earlier than anticipated.
Vandals strike Catholic missionary statue in Los Angeles
Health Canada approves application for interim safe injection site in Toronto
U.S. takes decisive Solheim Cup victory over Europe
Europe golfer Anna Nordqvist and USA golfer Lexi Thompson shake hands on the 18th green during the final round of The Solheim Cup international golf tournament at Des Moines Golf and Country Club.
Larry Berman: My favourite indicator suggests a major market pullback is nearing
Larry Berman
A DIY bike tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls is a budget-friendly, beautiful trip
Cycling in Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, Ontario.
Market Breadth
Veterinarian team to treat dogs near Chornobyl disaster site
Canadian teachers lack confidence to discuss Indigenous cultures in class, study says
A study suggests that while teachers may want to instruct about residential schools and include Indigenous culture in their classrooms, they don’t feel confident enough and are nervous about saying the wrong thing.
Free speech supporters: Outnumbered, but rally was a success
Counterprotesters hold signs at a "Free Speech" rally by conservative activists on Boston Common, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Boston. Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday from the city's Roxbury neighborhood to Boston Common, where the "Free Speech Rally" is being held. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Caveat exporter: Canadian companies selling via Alibaba face big challenges
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chats with Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.
Comedians, stars react to death of Jerry Lewis
FILE - In this April 12, 2014, file photo, actor and comedian Jerry Lewis poses during an interview at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Lewis, the comedian and director whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, has died. Publicist Candi Cazau said Lewis passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at age 91 in Las Vegas with his family by his side. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP Images, File)
Bank-owned dealers expecting to post soft quarterly financials
The expected slowdown comes after a period of outperformance for Canadian bank-owned dealers
Ottawa weighs employing ‘social procurement’ plan to support women, minorities
According to a November, 2016, memo prepared for then minister for the status of women, Patty Hajdu, the Liberal government is currently investigating the feasibility of adopting an ‘inclusive federal procurement’ strategy though which the country can better support women- and minority-led business initiatives.
Loon Lake, B.C., residents return home after evacuation orders lifted
A wildfire is seen from a Canadian Forces Chinook helicopter as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau views areas affected by wildfire near Williams Lake, B.C., on Monday, July 31, 2017.
Channel Maker wins Breeders' Stakes in photo finish to spoil Contreras' bid
Jockey Rafael Hernandez, left, guides Channel Maker to outduel Final Copy, right, to capture the $400,000 Breeders Stakes, in Toronto on Sunday, August 20, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Woodbine Racetrack, Michael Burns, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Globe editorial: Ottawa should stop politicizing the citizenship guide
Ahmed D. Hussen, right, Minister of Immigration, hands out flags during a citizenship ceremony to 30 new citizens at the ISS of BC Welcome Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Globe editorial: You don’t need a poll to know mandatory minimum sentences are bad
A pedestrian walks in the rain past the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on Friday, June 23, 2017.
How General Motors is driving forward its rental platform
Ride-hailing service Maven also offers Maven Gig, a service that lets people rent cars to do jobs such as ride-hailing for Lyft or delivering food for GrubHub.
Lewis' MDA telethons were full of emotion, star appearances
FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2005, file photo, longtime host Jerry Lewis performs during the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lewis, the comedian and director whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, has died. Lewis died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, according to his publicist. He was 91. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Evacuation order lifted after B.C. wildfire destroys dozens of homes
Indiana national park: Take those painted rocks elsewhere
Boards must adapt to deal with increasing shareholder activism
Shareholders have been putting the spotlight on governance practices for several years as they seek to promote better governance and better boards.
Honouring victims of attacks, Barcelona wins league opener
Barcelona players stand for a minute of silence for the victims of the van attacks before a La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Betis at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. Security was stepped up for the match after a terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded over 120 in Barcelona and police put up scores of roadblocks across northeast Spain on Sunday in hopes of capturing a fugitive suspect at large following the vehicle attack. Barcelona players are all wearing shirts with 'Barcelona' on their backs tonight, rather than their names to pay homage to the van attack victims. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham sets team back on track
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday Aug. 20, 2017. Chelsea won the game 2-1, with Alonso scoring both his side's goals.
Senator who hoped for Trump assassination in post apologizes
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2014, file photo, Missouri state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal speaks on the Senate floor in Jefferson City, Mo. Chappelle-Nadal says she posted and then deleted a comment on Facebook that said she hoped for President Donald Trump's assassination. The Democratic Senator says she didn't mean what she posted Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, but was frustrated with the president's reaction to the violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Va.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Canada-EU trade deal spurs launch of new shipping routes
A cargo ships sits docked at the Viau terminal in the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.
Artificial intelligence could be the future of banking
The bank machine industry sees a future for ATMs that includes dispensing tickets and communicating with mobile devices.
Officials: Swiss couple murdered in Kenya; gardener arrested
My Dad was uncomfortable with emotion, but Winnipeg Beach revealed his silent heart
Canadian business news to watch this week
A Bay Street sign is seen in the financial district in Toronto in this file photo.
Grizzly bear relocated in northwest Wyoming
US, Canada, Mexico pledge quick work to update NAFTA
Canada’s Aaron Brown wins bronze in men’s 200-metre at Diamond League event
South Africa's Clarence Munyai, Britain's Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake and Canada's Aaron Brown compete in a men's 200-metre first round heat during the World Athletics Championships in London, in an Aug. 7, 2017 file photo.
Police, counter-protesters clash outside right-wing event in Quebec City
A demonstrator throws a chair during an anti-racism demonstration, in Quebec City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017.
I was a neo-Nazi. I know the cure for hate
Tony McAleer
The Latest: Trump to address nation Monday on Afghanistan
In this Aug. 15, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump points to members of the media as he answers questions in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York. Trump’s racially fraught comments about a deadly neo-Nazi rally have thrust into the open some Republicans’ deeply held doubts about his competency and temperament, in an extraordinary public airing of worries and grievances about a sitting president by his own party. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Protesters opposing a right wing group clash with Quebec City police
A demonstrator displays a banner during an anti-racism demonstration, in Quebec City on Sunday, August 20, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Hefflick leads Canada in 7-3 win over Venezuela at Little League World Series
White Rock, British Columbia's Reid Hefflick (15) celebrates with teammates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run off Maracaibo, Venezuela pitcher Dario Cardozo (16) in the first inning of an International pool play baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. Canada won 7-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Trudeau, Irish leader Leo Varadkar march in Montreal Pride parade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks with his Irish counterpart Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Dr. Matthew Barrett during the Montreal Pride parade in Montreal, on Aug. 20, 2017.
Mnuchin defends Trump's response to protests
Garbine Muguruza and Grigor Dimitrov take first Cincinnati Open titles
Garbine Muguruza returns a shot to Simona Halep during Day 9 of the Western & Southern Open at the Linder Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Aug. 20, 2017.
Officials say 1 person, not 2, dead in Oregon plane crash
Northwestern prof, Oxford worker to stay jailed before trial
These booking photos provided by the Chicago Police Department show Wyndham Lathem, left, and Andrew Warren on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Lathem, a Northwestern University professor, and Warren, an Oxford University financial officer, have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Trenton James Cornell-Duranleau, a Michigan native who had been working in Chicago. Authorities say Cornell-Duranleau suffered more than 40 stab wounds to his upper body during the July attack in Lathem's high-rise Chicago condo. Lathem and Warren surrendered peacefully to police in California on Aug. 4 after an eight-day manhunt. (Chicago Police Department via AP)
Fire damages popular New England seafood restaurant
Kasich urges Trump to end staff chaos at White House and ‘settle it down’
U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the tarmac before boarding Air Force One at Hagerstown Regional Airport, Aug. 18, 2017 in Hagerstown, Md.
NAFTA: 'Great deal of negotiation' still required after Round 1 of talks ends
Right whale found dead in waters off Cape Cod: researchers
FILE PHOTO: Researchers at the New England Aquarium in Boston say another North Atlantic right whale has died.
Chelsea title defence back on track; Huddersfield wins again
Police try to unravel terrorist network behind attacks in Barcelona, Cambrils
Spanish police officers control vehicles as they cross the Spanish-French border between La-Jonquera northern Spain, and Le-Perthus, southern France, on Aug. 20, 2017.
Right whale found dead off Cape Cod: researchers
Christie says he's no longer seeking sports radio host job
Palestinians await 'clear vision' from US on peace talks
Comedy legend Jerry Lewis dies at 91
Entertainer Jerry Lewis poses for a portrait at the Friars Club before his 90th birthday celebration on April 8, 2016, in New York.
Jerry Lewis, comedy icon and telethon host dies, at 91
FILE - In this Sept. 2, 1990, file photo, entertainer Jerry Lewis makes his opening remarks at the 25th Anniversary of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon fundraiser in Los Angeles. Lewis, the comedian whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, has died according to his publicist. (AP Photo/Julie Markes, File)
NewsAlert: Comedian Jerry Lewis has died
In this Aug. 24, 2016, photo, comedian Jerry Lewis reacts during an interview at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. Lewis, the comedian whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, has died. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Invision, Rich Fury
Mexico reports 126 Central American migrants rescued
A boy looks out the window of a private bus used by Mexican authorities to transport a large group of Central American migrants to a migrant detention facility in Veracruz, Mexico, late Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Authorities say they rescued at least 115 migrants in Veracruz, a Mexican state located along the traditional route Central American migrants take to the U.S. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
As solar eclipse approaches, electricity grid braces for disruption
As people marvel over the total eclipse on Monday, grid operators across North America are braced for a disruption in the intensity of the sun’s energy reaching solar-generating stations, forcing them to take measures to ensure continued reliability.
Body of Newfoundland writer recovered in pond after three-day search
Officials: 26 bulldog puppies found in hot van at store
Toronto's Aaron Brown runs season best 200 at Diamond League event in Birmingham
South Africa's Clarence Munyai, left to right, Britain's Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake and Canada's Aaron Brown compete in a Men's 200m first round heat during the World Athletics Championships in London Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. Brown ran a season best 20.30 seconds in the men's 200-metre sprint on Sunday to take bronze in Diamond League competition. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alastair Grant
Hurricane Kenneth powers up in Pacific far off Mexico coast
Florida man killed in wrong-way crash on New Jersey Turnpike
Oakville council to vote on heritage designation intent for Glen Abbey Golf Club
Glen Abbey, one of Canada’s most famous golf courses, could be a step closer to receiving some protection from potential redevelopment into a residential and commercial complex after a town council meeting this week.
South Dakota graduate student conducts fox study
Status of Women Canada pushing for procurement to support female entrepreneurs
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, left to right, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and Women Deliver President and CEO Katja Iversen arrive at an event in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The Liberal government is thinking about using its massive purchasing power to support women in business. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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