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Gabriolans display AnchorRage Residents form flotilla of vessels designed to show displeasure with freighters anchoring off coast DARRELL BELLAART DAILY NEWS

A flotilla of Gabriola Island sailors sent a message to the shipping industry against anchoring massive freighters off their coast.

Eighty vessels formed the outline of a single ship 300 metres long in a flotilla Sunday.

It was staged by Island residents after recently learning the B.C. Chamber of Shipping wants to create five anchorages for ships up to 300 metres long east of Gabriola.

Residents don’t want the waters off their semi-rural Island to be a staging area for industrial ships waiting to load coal and grain before sailing for Asia.

Organizers were pleased with

the turnout for the event.

“It was the whole community,” said Franz Gigl, a founding member of Gabriola AnchorRage.

“It was fishermen, recreational boaters, kayakers, sailors — you name it. And a huge crowd stood on shore and watched everything. The whole community was involved.”

He estimated between 400 and 500 people took part in the demonstration. Gabriola has a permanent population of 4,500 on the Island, which swells to 5,000 in summer. Gigl, who recently moved to Gabriola with his wife, said temporary residents who live on the island in summer are soundly behind the protest against freighters.

“For me it was interesting to

find out the sportfishers are really against it,” he said.

“Sixty per cent of fishermen here are from Vancouver.

They’re against it because it’s a prime fishing area and they don’t want to turn this into a commercial parking lot for freighters.”

A need for more anchorages in B.C., off Gabriola, plus three in English Bay, was made public in a B.C. Chamber of Shipping report. The report also calls for creation of a fee system that would encourage owners to use Nanaimo anchorages instead of outer anchorages, which are fee-free.

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A variety of vessels formed a flotilla off Gabriola Island to show the community’s displeasure with the anchoring of massive freighters off their coast. [DON BUTT PHOTO]

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Workers used cranes to right a tractor trailer that toppled on Bowen Road at Pryde Street Monday. It caused traffic headaches for more than six hours.

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Truck overturns, snarls traffic in Nanaimo DARRELL BELLAART DAILY NEWS

A tractor-trailer unit overturned on Bowen Road early Monday, creating headaches for commuters, shoppers and businesses in the Quarterway area.

The truck toppled in front of the 7-Eleven store at Bush street just before 7 a.m.

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turning lane for Bowen Road traffic to turn onto Bush.

Vehicle traffic was detoured onto Bush Street, and traffic came to a crawl on the single-lane residential street.

Businesses were also affected.

“It’s definitely a lot slower,” said Michelle McMillin, a server at nearby Quarterway Pub. “We didn’t have anybody come in until about (1:30 p.m.) Usually people have lunch — they come

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in for a quick bite, but today it was pretty quiet.”

A large, heavy piece of apparently new equipment, which several witnesses described as an industrial plastic injection machine, probably shifted inside the shipping container, causing it to tip, said Sgt. Sheryl Armstrong of the Nanaimo RCMP. Two large, truck-mounted cranes were used to lift the equipment onto a flatbed

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trailer, to haul away, then the shipping container was righted and removed. Barricades were removed and Bowen was re-opened to traffic again at around 1 p.m. The driver was not injured. Nanaimo RCMP did not say if charges were being considered in the mishap.

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Meteor showers to light up the sky ‘Biggest show of the year’ could feature 60 to 100 meteors per hour for local stargazers DARRELL BELLAART DAILY NEWS

Stargazers who stay up will be rewarded with a cosmic display in the heavens this week.

The 2015 Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, with optimal displays expected tonight, Wednesday and Thursday night.

So if the weather co-operates, astronomers hope for one of Mother Nature’s finest summer fireworks displays.

“It will be the biggest show in the year,” said Chris Boar,

Nanaimo Astronomy Society president. At its peak, sky-gazers viewing from a dark location can see 60 to 100 meteors per hour. A new moon on Aug. 14 will create perfect conditions for watching the meteor shower.

Tonight should be prime viewing, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

For assurances of best viewing conditions, a sky full of stars means plenty of meteors for anyone with a modicum of patience.

“It’s quite spectacular,” Boar

said. “Go to your back garden, let your eyes adjust to the dark.”

Meteor showers are created when dust or particles from asteroids or comets enter Earth’s atmosphere at a high speed. The friction of particles striking the atmosphere creates heat, causing meteors to light up as they fall into Earth’s gravity.

Fortunately all but the largest meteors burn up before they reach the ground, creating what is commonly known as a shooting star.

“You’re watching them burn up in the atmosphere,” Boar said. “They’re the size of tiny grains of sand to a small piece of rock.”

Made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus.

This is because the direction, or radiant, from which the shower seems to come in the sky lies in the same direction as the constellation Perseus, which can be found in the north-eastern part of the sky.

While the skies light up several time a year by other meteor showers, the Perseids are widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers. It’s hard to say if conditions will be ideal, but chances are good luck this is your best bet: The short-term weather forecast calls for high clouds. That changes to haze Wednesday, then cloudy, wet weather by Thursday.

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Smiling youngster undergoes heart surgeries AARON HINKS DAILY NEWS

If you ask Judah Avis to show you his scar, the one-year-old will gleefully pull down the neck of his shirt and show off the sixinch wound he received after his second open-heart surgery.

When Kristin Avis was pregnant with Judah, she learned that he would be born with a heart defect. BC Children’s Hospital doctors weren’t able to make a diagnosis until Judah was born. Almost immediately after Judah was born, he was wisped away to ICU be undergo a series of tests. Doctors learned that the infant has hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

His condition means he will have three open-heart surgeries by the time he’s four. The surgeons will turn his four-chamber heart into a two-chamber heart.

He will have a heart that functions completely differently than a regular heart.

“He was only a day-and-a-half old when he had his first surgery,” said Avis. “It was a full open-heart surgery, nine-and-ahalf hours long. It was supposed to be five to seven hours but they ran into complications, that was a little stressful.”

Judah’s chest had to remain open for two days after the surgery to allow the swelling to go down. All while parents Kristin and her husband Mike waited for their second son to heal.

“I was only able to hold him I think twice before his surgery, then I wasn’t able to hold him for five days after,” Kristin said.

Surgeon Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi completed Judah’s second openheart surgery last October.

Judah Avis shows off his heart surgrey scar with his mother, Kristin Avis. [AARON HINKS/DAILY NEWS]

Judah is doing well, smiling, healthy and doesn’t rely on medication.

“It’s ongoing with him and I think about it several times a day. To be honest, I feel even though it’s gone so well, continually we’re so thankful for

how well he’s doing, our hearts are still healing too. It’s a pretty major thing and when it’s happening you can’t even take it all in because it’s so big. I think we’re still taking it in and processing it. We’re not looking forward to more but knowing that

he’s in the best hands and it will be better for him once he gets his next surgery.”

On Thursday, Aug. 13, proceeds from the sale of Dairy Queen Blizzards will be donated to the BC Children’s Hospital.

Kristin hopes everyone will buy

a Blizzard on behalf Judah as well as the other 85,000 children that are treated at the children’s hospital every year.

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WATER

Businesses exempt from certain restrictions ROBERT BARRON DAILY NEWS

While Nanaimo is currently operating under Level 2 water restrictions during the ongoing drought in the region, there are some exceptions for many businesses.

Bill Sims, Nanaimo’s water resources manager, said the city’s bylaw on water restrictions is “not clear” so officials are interpreting it as best they can to meet as many of the needs in Nanaimo as possible without compromising water conservation measures.

Sims said enterprises in the city that use water as its main

means of doing business, like car washes, currently have no water restrictions at all. He said most of the city’s golf courses use their own water sources to sprinkle their courses to keep them green, but those that do use city water are expected to follow the current water-restriction rules “as much as possible.”

“We’re trying as much as we can not to interfere with businesses in the city with the water restrictions,” Sims said.

“But those that don’t rely on water as their main means of doing business are required to follow the rules. Up to this point, the people of Nanaimo have been

doing an incredible job of conserving water and following the rules this summer.”

The Level 2 restrictions that Nanaimo is currently operating under limit garden and lawn watering to two days a week, with an all-out ban on washing driveways and parking lots, and only limited times when vehicle or boat washing is allowed.

As part of the restrictions, even-numbered buildings in Nanaimo are allowed to water lawns and gardens on Wednesdays and Saturdays and odd-numbered buildings are allowed to water on Thursdays and Sundays. No watering is

allowed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., on any of those four days.

Sims said that while washing driveways, parking lots and other “horizontal” surfaces are prohibited under Level 2 restrictions, the power washing of buildings for cleaning and/ or painting purposes is still allowed.

“The city is also doing its best to use less water during the drought and we have cut way back on the non-critical aesthetic landscaping of our properties,” he said. “There are some concerns around the need to water our turf fields and we’re doing our best to keep them alive this

summer.”

Daily water consumption in Nanaimo has decreased 15 per cent since conservation measures were implemented on June 15 and Sims said last week that the city’s water supply at Jump Lake is now 78 per cent full.

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hat a difference a year makes.

Last September a sickening video of then Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking his fiancee — now wife — out cold in an Atlantic City hotel elevator surfaced on TMZ Sports, generating a riptide of public disgust.

The fallout, in fact, was so strong that the National Football League — which had initially attempted to sweep the violent episode under the carpet — ended up donating a public service advertisement at the Super Bowl to an anti-violence organization NO MORE. Fast forward to last week when the Canadian Football League announced its groundbreaking policy to prevent violence against women.

“Every other business should follow its leadership. If they do, everyone wins.”

The program, developed in consultation with the Ending Violence Association of Canada, is a game changer. It aims to prevent violence, respond quickly to protect and help those who are harmed, and change the behaviour of offenders.

Among its most important components: The CFL will impose sanctions against offenders ranging from suspensions to a lifetime ban from the CFL. Everyone in the CFL, not just the players, will receive manda-

tory training on violence against women and the conditions that allow it around it on an annual basis.

The CFL will work with Canadian youth to increase awareness of violence against women.

Tracy Porteous, the executive director of Ending Violence Association of B.C. says the CFL is “changing history” with its new policy — and she is right.

“Violence against women has long thrived in the shadows, so when organizations, especially those led by men, step forward to ask, `What can we do to break the silence?’ it shines an important light on a subject most people don’t know what to do with.”

Porteous already knows the influence professional football players can have on how violence

against women is perceived.

She has been working with the B.C. Lions for the past five years on an anti-violence program called Be More Than a Bystander.

Players go into high schools to talk about violence against women and teach boys that it is not OK to walk on by if they hear women or girls being put down or see them being abused.

Kids listen, she says, because the players are “at the top of the food chain in terms of masculinity. . . and what it means to be male in the new world.”

In fact, she believes men speaking to other men is the biggest factor for change in the area of violence against women in three decades.

Women have been talking to other women, but it hasn’t had

the same effect, she says. “Violent crime is going down but domestic violence and sexual assaults are going up.”

Recent studies indicate 67 per cent of Canadians know a woman who has experienced a sexual assault or domestic violence and 800,000 Canadian children witness the abuse of their mothers each year.

The CFL has scored a touchdown with its new program to prevent and deal with violence against women in its workplace — and society in general.

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» Your Letters // e-mail: letters@nanaimodailynews.com More positivity is important on all levels Re: ‘Lantzville elects four new councillors’ (Daily News, Aug. 10) First reaction: “Big deal. Just another example of playing musical chairs on the Titanic?”

Truly, will anything change beyond four identity tag names around the table?

Neighbouring Nanaimo council’s shenanigans, for which the mayor is spending $50,000 in tax dollars for a facilitator to re-teach that apparently dysfunctional group of adults how to treat one another – including him – is so disheartening and maddening, I could spit.

It’s so easy to pick an individual or two to blame. The mayors; the “troublemakers”; special interest groups . . . really, it’s whoever we disagree with.

In federal politics the Conservatives have developed the ‘attack ad’ into pinnacle fine art.

Whatever works. Have you noticed the anger, the pattern?

Playing the game this way has brought us to our present global crisis point.

Scientists say we are now threatening the very survival of our species. Do we really need to be ‘right’ that badly?

How stupid is that? A foundational shift in consciousness at every level of human interaction

is necessary if we’re to re-float our Costa Concordia off the rocks.

Every faith tradition I know of speaks to positivity, to working together for the highest common good of all. Mine has but one simple edict. “Love your (every) neighbour; love him as (much as) yourself (or more).”

And, as Red Green used to counsel, “Remember, we’re all in this together. Keep your stick on the ice.” I hope . . .

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Staying the course would make rich richer In his election speech PM Harper urged Canadians to “let us stay the course!”

For a crying out loud. Everyone knows that Harper and his Conservatives have no shame, decency or consideration.

They sold out the country, they let outside interests rule over us, and they brought war home. This uncompassionate and selfish bunch is prepared to do anything to stay in power.

To let them stay on course would mean that country would soon have no scientists , no safety, food, health inspectors, no freedom, no middle class, no unspoiled environment, no living in peace.

To let them stay on course would get us all totally suffocated with pollution, drink contaminated fracking water, eat modified garbage while waiting to be jailed for even thinking that something is not right with this picture.

To let them stay on course would make rich richer and provide the rest of us with . . . oops, nothing except greater probability of catastrophes, disasters and arrests. To let them stay on course would mean that we are accepting to have a mass lobotomy done with a rusty spoon.

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Electoral reform should be the long-term focus Elizabeth May’s excellent performance in last week’s leaders’ debate may well boost Green Party fortunes in the upcoming federal election. How ironic that her success could lead to every Green’s worst nightmare— another Harper majority. The reason for such a bizarre outcome lies with our antiquated electoral system which can allow the least desired candidate to ride to victory on a wave of vote splitting.

I live in Ms. May’s riding and plan to cast my vote in her favour.

I will do so because I oppose the

Conservative agenda and know for certain that Ms. May stands a great chance of being re-elected.

If I were a Green supporter in another riding, I would think more carefully about voting Green. The question foremost in my mind would be this: “Which candidate stands the best chance of defeating the Conservative?”

In the coming weeks, a grassroots organization called Leadnow will attempt to prevent vote splitting in swing ridings. Progressive voters will be encouraged to “vote together” to keep Conservative candidates from winning. This is a very positive initiative.

Greens should abandon the idea of garnering as many votes as possible and focus instead on the long-term goal of electoral reform.

(A good showing by the Green Party this time around would be irrelevant if we end up with another four years of the Harper wrecking ball.)

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Lockout impacting municipal operations ROBERT BARRON DAILY NEWS

Hayley Dennett, right, and Trish Nichol are taking the heavy duty mechanical trades foundation course over the summer at Vancouver Island University. [ROBERT BARRON/DAILY NEWS]

Nanaimo’s unemployment rate lower than average ROBERT BARRON DAILY NEWS

Hayley Dennett and Trish Nichol feel they are assured of employment once they complete their training at Vancouver Island University.

The two are taking VIU’s heavy mechanical trades foundation course this summer with the expectation they will quickly find jobs once they have completed all the courses required for their program. Paul Motorshead, VIU’s associate dean trades & applied technology, said skilled jobs like heavy-duty mechanics are considered by many to be “recession proof” even as the country slides into a period of economic instability.

He said the demand for skilled workers is expected to increase across the province in coming years, regardless of the current state of the economy.

“One thing for sure is that we won’t be voted off the Island once we have all our training behind us,” Nichol said.

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Adult Pirate Paks back to help out good cause White Spot, Canada’s wellknown restaurant chain with two locations in Nanaimo, brings back the special edition Adult Pirate Paks on Aug. 12 to help a worthy cause.

The sixth annual fundraiser gives $2 from the sale of every Pirate Pak to the Zajac Ranch for Children, an established B.C. charity that provides kids and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities a memorable summer camp experience.

Pirate Pak Day has become an annual tradition that has already raised more than $347,000 and sent more than 200 children to camp.

“Pirate Pak Day is a big event for us, one that both our staff and guests look forward to every year,” said White Spot president Warren Erhart.

“Money raised on this special day helps young ‘mateys’ facing difficult challenges and wouldn’t be possible without the participation of our valued guests.”

According to the latest job numbers for Nanaimo, released last week by Statistics Canada, the students may be correct in assuming they will have little difficulty finding a job in their field locally.

The city’s unemployment rate is currently at 4.2 per cent, much lower than the 6.8 per cent nationally and the six per cent across B.C. It’s also significantly lower than similar-sized cities in B.C., with Chilliwack’s unemployment rate sitting at 7.9 per cent and Prince George’s at 7.8 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.

But those numbers for Nanaimo could change.

Doug Savory is the vice president of Archie Johnstone Plumbing & Heating in Nanaimo, and a director of the Vancouver Island Construction Association.

He said Nanaimo’s unemployment numbers may soon rise significantly when local workers in Alberta’s oil patch begin returning home after being laid

off during the ongoing crash in international oil prices.

“But work in construction and related fields is cyclical and it always comes back,” he said.

“While work in the oil industry is slowing down, there will likely be some large projects in the near future connected to the LNG industry, and B.C. Hydro’s huge John Hart dam project in Campbell River will soon take off and they are committed to hiring locally.”

Sasha Angus, CEO of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, said the city’s growing technological sector will also benefit from a “more robust” American economy and the low Canadian dollar.

“We also saw an uptake in building permits last year, which should see an increase in construction and related jobs,” Angus said.

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Members of management in the Town of Qualicum Beach are collecting garbage and other duties usually provided by staff after the town locked out members of CUPE Local 401 Friday.

Up to 50 union members are impacted by the lock out.

The union members gave a 94 per cent strike mandate in a vote in May after their contract expired in 2013.

The job disruption is already impacting some municipal operations, with next week’s town council meeting cancelled, as well as the 58th annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim that was scheduled for Aug. 9.

But a memo on the town’s website states that police services and recycling and compost pickup won’t be impacted because those services aren’t provided by the municipality.

Fire protection, cemetery burials, airport, and water and sewer maintenance are considered essential services and will also

continue during the labour disruption, according to the memo.

“The Town of Qualicum Beach would like to emphasize that we value and respect our employees,” said the town’s chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland.

“This impasse will eventually be resolved and we look forward to focusing on our goals and getting back to work.”

Wages are the main sticking point in the dispute and union members claim they are fighting for the same two-per-cent annual increases neighbouring public employees have negotiated.

A news release from council stated the town made “genuine attempts” to come to a negotiated resolution, including mediation, increasing the offer and adding an $1,800 signing bonus.

“The union is fixated on getting a minimum of two per cent a year as well as other concessions,” the release said.

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DUNCAN

Taxi driver saves young man from a baseball-bat beating KEVIN ROTHBAUER COWICHAN VALLEY CITIZEN

A Duncan taxi driver came to the rescue of a 19-year-old man late last month when he scared off three other men who were beating him with a baseball bat.

The taxi driver then gave the victim a ride home.

The victim had been walking home along Tzoualem Road early in the morning of July 25 when he was approached by another man in a dark hoodie wielding a bat. He was able to get away at first, but the armed man and his two accomplices caught up to him soon afterwards and started beating him.

The suspects, who were all in their mid-20s and wearing dark clothing, ran off when the cab approached. Another taxi driver, who asked not to be named, said such occurrences are not unusual for cabbies who are on the roads at night.

“It happens, and it happens a lot,” he said.

The driver confirmed that one of his colleagues had been dispatched to Maple Bay and ran across the assault in progress at the roundabout near Queen of Angels School.

“He came along and stopped it from happening and the three punks took off,” the driver said.

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WILDLIFE

Grizzly shot as it invades home in Kimberley there’s bears,”’ she recalled her husband saying.

But it was his last bit of advice — that she might want to close the window — that Traverse could have used before a grizzly bear invited himself into the house.

“It was in the entryway with its head in the closet where we keep the cat and dog food,” she said.

“I saw the back end of it and I freaked, I lost it.”

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KIMBERLEY — The first hint that there might be some trouble in the Traverse family home in Kimberley early Sunday morning came from the dog’s frantic barking.

When Niki Traverse opened her bedroom door, the pooch raced under the bed.

“Mark, he was like, ‘Don’t let the dog out. There’s coyotes,

She ran back to her bedroom and used enough expletives to convince her sleepy husband there really was a bear in the house. Mark Traverse is a hunter and keeps his guns locked in their bedroom. He put on his pants, loaded his gun with shaky hands and reached for the light switch, she said.

“As soon as he turned on the light, it came into the kitchen and charged at him,” Traverse

said. Two shots put the bear down less than two metres from her husband in the middle of their kitchen, she said. Mark Traverse used a third shot to ensure the bear was dead less than a metre from their son’s bedroom door.

Brad Traverse was sleeping, and when he heard his mom scream, he assumed she saw a spider.

“I hate spiders and sometimes

there are big ones,” she said.

A conservation officer later told the family that he’d never dealt with a grizzly encounter inside a house.

“But this one, for whatever reason, it was very sick and it was very, very hungry,” Niki Traverse said.

The bear was estimated to be between 10 and 15 years old and weighed between 180 and 270 kilograms, she said.

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Megan Batchelor was reporting from a music festival in Squamish north of Vancouver, Friday when a stranger came up from behind, kissed her on the cheek at the same time as he took a picture of the event.

Daniel Davies, 17, later reached out to her in a direct message on Twitter to identify himself and say he was sorry.

Batchelor said his apology and feelings seemed very sincere.

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She hopes that Davies’ apology helps to calm the furor.

“I’m really hoping that with him now speaking out and agreeing with the way that I’ve been feeling,” she said.

“I’m really hoping that that will perhaps diffuse some of the negativity and people who don’t agree with me will perhaps see that

this is not really an appropriate thing to do.”

As for the RCMP complaint, Batchelor said it’s up to police whether they press charges, but she is happy with the apology she’s received.

“In terms of where I’m at, I really don’t want to see this kid lose out on future opportunities because of this,” she said.

“I really think he’s paying the price now for his actions.”

The journalist does hope the incident will have an impact on people who think it’s fun to interrupt television reporters while they work.

“I guess I’m just hoping people will take that extra second and think ’Okay, that’s a person there trying to do their job.

“How will what I’m planning on doing impact them and their ability to do that and is it really worth it?”’

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ELECTION 2015

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OTTAWA — The Liberals and the NDP would fight insurgents overseas by doing little more than “dropping aid on dead people,�

Stephen Harper said Monday as he doubled down on the Conservative party’s tough-on-terror strategy.

With this week’s return of Mike Duffy promising another barrage of banner headlines and awkward campaign-trail questions, Harper struck a defiant tone as he defended putting Canada front and centre in the global fight against militants in Iraq and Syria.

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Three major media organizations went to court last May to argue that the practice violated the constitution by having a chilling effect on freedom of the press.

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TORONTO — Steadily rising rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure over the past decade have dramatically increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes among some groups of ethnic Canadians, researchers say.

An Ontario study determined that from 2001 to 2012, diabetes rates more than doubled among South Asian men and almost doubled among black women.

While obesity levels rose among all ethnic groups and sexes, the biggest increase was observed in Chinese men, whose rate more than doubled during the study period.

“We found that the most striking difference was among the prevalence of diabetes,” said lead researcher Dr. Maria Chiu, a scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in Toronto.

“It was most stark among South Asian men.

“The prevalence of diabetes doubled over the 12-year period we looked at, from seven per cent to 15 per cent, and among black women it also increased, from about six per cent to 12 per cent.”

The study, published Monday in the journal BMJ Open, analyzed data from almost 220,000 Ontario residents who responded to Statistics Canada’s Canadian Community Health Surveys from 2001 to 2012.

It is believed to be the first in Canada to examine ethnic-specific cardiovascular risk-factor trends over time.

“We know that people who come to Canada are generally healthier to begin with — this is (called) the healthy immigrant effect — and then the longer they stay here, they pick up the bad habits of the Western culture,” said Chiu.

“For example, they eat more fatty foods, they eat more meat, more processed foods, as well as eat between meals.”

“We know that people who come to Canada are generally healthier to begin with.”

Maria Chiu, doctor

The analysis showed that black women and men and South Asian men had the greatest increases in risk factors for declining cardiovascular health over the period.

Poor diet was a strong indicator behind the elevation in the risk for heart attack and stroke, said Chiu.

According to the Statistics Canada health surveys, the proportion of South Asian men who reported that they didn’t eat fruits or vegetables at least three times a day increased significantly over the past 12 years.

“So this is suggesting that their diet might be becoming progressively worse,” she said.

Black females had a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than black males, primarily because of poorer diet and higher levels of psychosocial stress. This group of women had the most “drastic” increase in rates of high blood pressure among the ethnic communities studied, jumping from 20 per cent in 2001 to 27 per cent in 2012.

“That’s a 30 per cent increase in a little over 10 years,” said Chiu.

Black women were more likely to be obese and less likely to consume fruits and vegetables regularly, she said, noting that 20 per cent of black females were obese in 2012, compared to 16 per cent of black males, although the latter’s obesity rate also went up over time.

Obesity can lead to Type 2 diabetes, which raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious heath conditions like kidney failure.

However, the jump in obesity rates was

most pronounced among Chinese men, the ICES scientists discovered.

“This is concerning because previous research . . . has found that Asians are particularly sensitive to weight gain, meaning that their risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease are elevated much more than the white population with small increases in weight,” said Chiu.

Canada is among the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. In 2011, more than six million foreign-born individuals were living in Canada, representing one-fifth of the population.

If nothing is done to reverse the trends shown by the study, the health of such vulnerable ethnic groups will continue to worsen, she predicted.

“And therefore, we need both population-based strategies to combat obesity as well as ethnically tailored strategies.”

Dr. Sonia Anand, a researcher in population cardiovascular health at McMaster University in Hamilton, said the ICES findings are valuable because they show how risk factors can change over time.

“We all are aware that certain nonwhite ethnic groups are at increased risk of diabetes and obesity, and this work is important really for the next step, which is how to address the issue of prevention,” said Anand, who was not involved in the study.

Part of that is tailoring treatment of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke to individuals within particular ethnic groups, she agreed.

“But even more importantly would be community intervention strategies, where we try to affect influences on health behaviours in the broader environment in order to reduce adverse health behaviours.”

Those strategies include making communities more walkable to encourage physical activity, increasing the availability of healthy foods and continuing to beef up policies that discourage smoking.

LIQUOR

London drinkers enjoy breathable alcohol ASHLEY CHAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON — Britons are buzzing over a temporary entry in the capital’s already saturated drinking scene: breathable booze.

The pop-up bar, Alcoholic Architecture, uses a humidifier to pump a gin and tonic vapour into an enclosed space. Patrons absorb their alcohol from the “Cloud” by breathing in the vapours and by soaking it in through the skin and eyes.

The concept isn’t new. Douglass Miller, a beverage expert at the Culinary Institute of America, recalls seeing the idea in action back in 1998.

Descending into a basement on the south bank of the Thames, customers are handed plastic ponchos to prevent the smell from permeating their hair and

Canada’s high court beheaded by boneheads

“The last thing this country needs is another way of ingesting alcohol.”

Niall Campbell, alcohol addiction expert

clothes, then are led into a corner of the bar sheathed in plastic strips.

They walk in. And breathe. Deeply.

“I think the last time I did something like this was where we accidentally spilled lots of vodka into the sauna,” said Tom Foreman, 28, who works in marketing.

Sam Bompas, one of the project’s designers, says the alcohol “goes straight into the blood stream, bypassing the liver.”

Patrons are limited to one hour in the Cloud so they don’t get too inebriated.

Medical experts don’t share his excitement.

Dr. William Shanahan, a consultant psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital, which specializes in addictions and mental disorders, called the method “a gimmick.”

“The alcohol avoids first pass metabolism in the liver and goes directly to the brain, which makes it much more intoxicating and the intoxication is very rapid,” he said.

“This has the potential to cause serious side effects as well as brain damage in the developing young brain.”

Dr. Niall Campbell, an alcohol addiction specialist at the Priory Hospital in Roehampton, was even more blunt.

“The last thing this country needs is another way of ingesting alcohol.”

ow can you learn to become a hypocrite? It’s easy. Take a course in Politics 101, then get elected to parliament.

This will make it easy to postpone matters that demand instant attention. There’s no better example of hypocrisy than parliament’s move to delay implementation of the Supreme Court’s decision on Assisted Death until after the election.

The Harper government has added insult to injury by stacking the consultation panel with those opposed to assisted death. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hens, an inhumane despicable act for those crying out for help to end their suffering.

In February, The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that assisted death should be an option for those grievously and irremediably ill, and who wished to end their suffering with the help of a physician. The justices gave the government a year to implement the law. It’s taken the government five months just to form the panel. And there’s no doubt opponents of assisted death will make the guidelines unwieldy and restrictive. The wisdom of The Supreme Court will end up being beheaded by boneheaded politicians.

Past surveys have shown that the majority of Canadians fear a lingering painful death devoid of dignity. This entire issue boils down to personal choice for those who wish it. So far no political party has grasped the fact that supporting assisted dying could help them win an election.

Dying with Dignity Canada (DWDC), says “We receive calls from people who are desperately ill, know it’s a matter of time before they die, and ask if there’s a legal way to end their life peacefully”.

These people are suffering from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paralysis from a stroke or motor vehicle accident and other terminal illnesses.

Studies from U.S states and other countries that allow assisted death show that relatively few with terminal illness eventually ask for it. Rather, it is comforting for them just to know it is available.

It’s regrettable that only 12 per cent of callers in the DWDC study said they had the support of their family doctor. Or that when assisted death was mentioned, the doctor did not listen and changed the subject.

Today, the Criminal Code states that neither DWDC, nor this journalist, can advise people on how to end their lives. But it is heart breaking when callers ask how they can obtain drugs for this purpose and none are available without a physician’s prescription.

What doctor is going to give one and go to jail?

Other desperate people even ask how they can obtain the “exit bag” that’s placed over their head and connected to a helium tank. It’s hard to imagine such a terminal scene for one’s last minutes with family members.

I’ve stressed for years that those wanting an assisted death should have the right to form their own committee. Mine would include my wife, children and my doctor who are aware of my wishes. I’d also be pleased to add a veterinarian who would treat me the same way he would ease the suffering of a beloved dog.

This political hypocrisy could end by drowning politicians with mail. Years ago I delivered 40,000 letters to Ottawa which helped to legalize heroin for terminal cancer patients. Believe me, politicians fear adverse mail.

If you agree with assisted death, send a one sentence letter (better than an email, and postage free) to Stephen Harper, 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, demanding action on this legislation. Or send an e-mail to Stephen.harper@parl.gc.ca This column was sent to Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair but all I’ve received were the usual sitting-on-the fence replies.

Those who oppose assisted death have every right to end their lives in whatever way they wish.

But they do not have the right to impose their moral, religious or ethical views on others. The law is the law.

I’d appreciate your opinion.

If you wish to support Dying with Dignity, donations can be sent to 55 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 802, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1G8 or made online at www.dyingwithdignity.ca

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Raiders hit the jackpot New linebacker showed he can be dominant in BCFC debut

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n a heck of a lot of defensive plays against the Okanagan Sun on Saturday, you could hear a voice from the sideline screaming at the Vancouver Island Raiders latest recruit.

“They don’t want none of you Isaiah!”

The voice was referring to the 2014 B.C. high school footvall Varsity AAA defensive player of the year Isaiah Stevens, who signed with the Raiders last week after everyone in the province expected him to step onto Thunderbird Stadium with the UBC T-Birds this season.

Stevens was as dominant a player as any with the powerhouse Terry Fox Ravens, and rookie head coach Jerome Erdman managed to bring him to Nanaimo in what is likely his biggest recruiting coup yet. Don’t forget, Erdman also kept the Varsity AA defensive player of the year home when graduated Barsby Bulldogs star

Scott McKenzie Scott’s Thoughts Cole Virtanen committed to the Raiders.

In Stevens’ debut, he racked up nine tackles — more than anyone in the game — as well as an assisted tackle.

Sophomore defensive back Josh Paisley had another seven tackles, and Virtanen, a rookie, had five. So you can see what this young defence, currently led by veteran lineman Quinton Bowles and middle linebacker Dexter Shea is building toward.

Tyler Hill, another rookie linebacker out of Barsby, is also on the roster after originally committing to the University of Acadia Axemen to play football in the CIS. Let’s put into perspective what getting Stevens to come play for the Raiders

means. Zach Wilkinson, who won the same award as Stevens in 2013, is now playing NCAA Div. I football with the Northern Colorado Bears. After being named the province’s top defensive player in high school last year, Stevens came to Nanaimo.

Dylan Chapdelaine, who was an All-Canadian linebacker in all four of his years with the Raiders, is now playing with a UBC team that wanted Stevens to play there despite him being fresh out of high school. But Stevens ended up in Nanaimo.

The Raiders are no stranger to putting graduated players into the CIS ranks after their time in Nanaimo playing junior football is finished.

Chapdelaine, Marshall Cook and Ash Gayat were all four-year stars with the Raiders and ended up at UBC this season, while former DB Ariel Fabbro is playing for the University of Toronto Blues.

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The Roots Brazilian Jiujitsu tournament was held in Richmond Saturday and Island Top Team had two athletes with stellar performances.

Cory Burton, in the men’s white belt lightweight division, won three matches, two by submission, to claim gold. After winning the semis, Cory found himself violently ill, throwing up several times and his forearms and hands were cramping severely. He went into the finals against

a very tough opponent, found himself deep in a shoulder lock, and managed to escape, sweep his way to the mounted position and finish with a triangle choke, showing incredible heart and vastly improved technical ability, said ITT head instructor Robert Biernacki.

Shane Malone massacred his heavyweight purple belt division, finishing three opponents within two minutes to earn gold.

Island Top Team is located upstairs in the Nanaimo Athletic Club.

MLB

Jays are on a roll, have had ’special feeling’ since trades STEPHEN WHYNO THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — When Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor felt the energy inside Rogers Centre during David Price’s Toronto Blue Jays debut, it reminded him of SkyDome 22 years ago.

“I’ve seen that atmosphere here before,” said Molitor, the Blue Jays’ designated hitter when they last won the World Series in 1993. “It was nice to see. The Toronto fans have had to wait for a long time.”

The Blue Jays haven’t made the playoffs since then, but their recent run amid a flurry of trades at the deadline has the city and the clubhouse buzzing.

Winners of eight in a row, Toronto has only lost once since acquiring star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.

Getting Tulowitzki, ace David Price, outfielder Ben

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Revere, relievers LaTroy Hawkins and Mark Lowe has sparked the Blue Jays, who swept the New York Yankees over the weekend to move a game and a half back of first place in the American League East.

Even before that domination at Yankee Stadium, players started to sense a different feeling than ever before.

Starter Mark Buehrle said this is reminiscent of 2005, when he won the World Series with the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays look unstoppable and have an aura of invincibil-

ity about them.

“There were times when we’d be down two runs in the seventh inning and it was like, ‘We don’t care, we’re going to win this game, somehow we’re going to find a way to win this game,’ and we do,” Buehrle said Thursday.

“I don’t know if it’s the guys we brought in here, or the way we’re playing right now, it’s just that feeling that if we get down two runs in the first or second inning, just try to hold the other team down because we know we’re going to score runs, especially with this offence, we can put up a bunch of runs.”

Led by MVP candidate Josh Donaldson and sluggers Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, the Blue Jays lead Major League Baseball with 5.28 runs a game. After adding Tulowitzki, Donaldson called it “the best lineup in baseball.”

HOCKEY

Top prospect opts for Europe, not CHL STEPHEN WHYNO THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — Even though Auston Matthews is carving out his own path to the NHL by signing in Europe as a 17-year-old, he’s not likely to be a pioneer.

Matthews, the front-runner to be the first pick in the 2016 draft, signed a one-year deal to play for the ZSC Lions in Switzerland’s National League A

rather than staying and playing junior hockey.

That shouldn’t hurt his draft stock, but members of the hockey community don’t believe other draft-eligible players will follow Matthews’ lead.

“I don’t think it’s a likely trend that’s going to affect a ton of guys,” player agent Steve Bartlett said.

“I think it’s obviously sort of a break-through approach, but having said that I don’t think next year

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another team that owes a lot to the Raiders program, too, with Jordan Yantz headlining their program for two years and Andrew Smith going pro after two years there.

But it’s not often players go the other way.

The Raiders lucked out when quarterback Liam O’Brien, a dominant player with Parksville’s Ballenas Whalers, chose to come back to the Island from Simon Fraser University to play his natural position again in Nanaimo.

To get Stevens, who isn’t even from the Island, to come play for the Raiders shows what kind of respect this program still commands around the province, and even in the Lower Mainland.

Now it’s just time to win with it.

SPORTS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 | DAILY NEWS |

B3

SCOREBOARD

MLB

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION

N.Y. Yankees Toronto Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston

W 61 61 57 56 50

L 49 52 54 56 62

Pct .555 .540 .514 .500 .446

GB — 11/2 1 4 /2 6 12

WCGB — — 2 31/2 91/2

L10 4-6 9-1 6-4 5-5 6-4

Str L-3 W-8 W-1 W-2 W-1

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Away 29-28 25-31 23-33 28-27 23-34

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L 44 56 58 58 59

Pct .604 .495 .482 .473 .464

GB — 12 1 13 /2 141/2 151/2

WCGB — 4 1 5 /2 61/2 71/2

L10 6-4 2-8 4-6 3-7 5-5

Str W-4 L-2 L-2 W-1 W-2

Home 38-18 34-22 28-30 27-26 22-33

Away 29-26 21-34 26-28 25-32 29-26

W 61 59 55 52 51

L 52 52 55 61 62

Pct .540 .532 .500 .460 .451

GB — 1 41/2 9 10

WCGB — — 31/2 8 9

L10 3-7 4-6 7-3 6-4 6-4

Str L-3 L-1 L-1 L-1 W-3

Home 38-18 36-23 23-29 24-33 27-34

Away 23-34 23-29 32-26 28-28 24-28

CENTRAL DIVISION

Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Chicago White Sox Cleveland

WEST DIVISION

Houston L.A. Angels Texas Seattle Oakland

Monday's results Baltimore 3 Seattle 2 Chicago White Sox 8 L.A. Angels 2 Kansas City 4 Detroit 0 Sunday's results Toronto 2 N.Y. Yankees 0 Boston 7 Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 4 N.Y. Mets 3 Cleveland 8 Minnesota 1 Kansas City 5 Chicago White Sox 4 L.A. Angels 5 Baltimore 4 (11) Oakland 5 Houston 4 Seattle 4 Texas 2 Tuesday's games (All Times Eastern) Oakland (Graveman 6-7) at Toronto (Hutchison 10-2), 7:07 p.m.

Atlanta (Perez 4-2) at Tampa Bay (Ramirez 8-4), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-1) at Cleveland (Carrasco 11-8), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 7-5) at Chicago White Sox (Rodon 4-4), 8:10 p.m.

Texas (Gallardo 8-9) at Minnesota (Gibson 8-9), 8:10 p.m.

Detroit (Sanchez 10-9) at Kansas City (Ventura 6-7), 8:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 8-7) at Seattle (Walker 8-7), 10:10 p.m.

Wednesday's games Baltimore at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.

Oakland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION

N.Y. Mets Washington Atlanta Philadelphia Miami

W 60 57 51 45 44

L 52 53 61 68 68

Pct .536 .518 .455 .398 .393

GB WCGB — — 2 5 9 12 151/2 181/2 16 19

L10 8-2 3-7 5-5 6-4 2-8

Str W-1 L-1 L-1 L-1 W-1

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Away 21-34 26-30 21-38 18-39 18-38

W 71 65 62 49 48

L 40 44 48 60 65

Pct .640 .596 .564 .450 .425

GB WCGB — — 5 — — 81/2 21 121/2 24 151/2

L10 7-3 7-3 9-1 4-6 4-6

Str L-1 W-4 W-4 L-1 W-1

Home 40-16 39-18 31-24 28-26 24-36

Away 31-24 26-26 31-24 21-34 24-29

W 62 59 55 52 47

L 49 52 56 60 63

Pct .559 .532 .495 .464 .427

L10 6-4 3-7 5-5 3-7 4-6

Str L-3 L-4 W-2 L-6 L-1

Home 37-18 30-23 29-28 24-28 25-29

Away 25-31 29-29 26-28 28-32 22-34

CENTRAL DIVISION

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Milwaukee

WEST DIVISION

L.A. Dodgers San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

GB — 3 7 1 10 /2 1 14 /2

WCGB — 31/2 71/2 11 15

Monday's results Arizona 13 Philadelphia 3 N.Y. Mets 4 Colorado 2 Washington at L.A. Dodgers Cincinnati at San Diego Sunday's results Colorado 6 Washington 4 Milwaukee 5 St. Louis 4 Chicago Cubs 2 San Francisco 0 Arizona 4 Cincinnati 3 (10) Philadelphia 5 San Diego 3 Miami 4 Atlanta 1 Pittsburgh 13 L.A. Dodgers 6 Tuesday's games (All Times Eastern) Boston (Wright 5-4) at Miami (Nicolino 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Colorado (Rusin 3-4) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 10-7), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Jungmann 6-3) at Chicago Cubs (Haren 7-7), 8:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Locke 6-6) at St. Louis (Martinez 11-4), 8:15 p.m.

Philadelphia (Buchanan 2-6) at Arizona (Hellickson 7-8), 9:40 p.m.

Washington (Ross 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 11-2), 10:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Lorenzen 3-7) at San Diego (Rea 0-0), 10:10 p.m.

Houston (Kazmir 6-6) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 12-6), 10:15 p.m.

Wednesday's games Philadelphia at Arizona, 3:40 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 3:40 p.m.

Houston at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m.

Boston at Miami, 4:10 p.m.

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

13-6; Lewis, Texas, 12-5; Buehrle, Toronto, 12-5; Gray, Oakland, 12-4; Price, Toronto, 11-4; Richards, L.A. Angels, 119; Eovaldi, N.Y. Yankees, 11-2; Volquez, Kansas City, 11-6.

Strikeouts — Archer, Tampa Bay, 190; Sale, Chicago White Sox, 186; Kluber, Cleveland, 186; Price, Toronto, 156; Hamels, Texas, 150; Carrasco, Cleveland, 147; Hernandez, Seattle, 145; Salazar, Cleveland, 143; Keuchel, Houston, 143; Price, Detroit, 138.

Saves — Perkins, Minnesota, 30; Boxberger, Tampa Bay, 28; Britton, Baltimore, 27; Street, L.A. Angels, 26; Uehara, Boston, 25; Holland, Kansas City, 25; Miller, N.Y. Yankees, 24; Soria, Detroit, 23; Robertson, Chicago White Sox, 22; Allen, Cleveland, 22.

Not including last night's games

ORIOLES 3, MARINERS 2

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r 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

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Seattle Marte ss Seager 3b Cruz rf Cano 2b Gutierrez lf Jackson cf Montero 1b Trumbo dh Zunino c

ab 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 3

r 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

h bi 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 32 2 5 1 101 000 —3 000 001 —2

LOB—Seattle 5, Baltimore 4. DP— Baltimore 1. Seattle 1. 2B—Seager (25), Machado (22), Jones (21), Gutierrez (6).

HR—Gutierrez (5). Davis (30); Jones (18).

Baltimore Chen Britton Seattle Nuno Guaipe Rasmussen

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H R ER BB 3 1 1 2 2 1 0 0

5 3 1

5 1 1

2 1 0

2 1 0

SO 5 4

0 1 0

5 1 1

WP — Britton. T — 2:36. A —20,839 (47,574) at Seattle.

ROYALS 4, TIGERS 0

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r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h bi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

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LOB—Detroit 4, Kansas City 7. DP— Detroit 2. 2B—Morales (31), Cain (26), Hosmer (23), J. Martinez (21).

Detroit Boyd L, 1-3 Farmer Ryan Kansas City Cueto W, 1-1

IP 5 1-3 1 1-3 1 1-3

H R ER BB 9 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

9

4

0

0

SO 6 0 1

0

8

Umpires—Home, Joe West; First, D.J. Reyburn; Second, Clint Fagan; Third, Kerwin Danley. T—2:43. A—36,672 (37,903) at Kansas City, Mo.

h bi 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 6 2 000 101

Chi. White Soxab r h bi Eaton cf 5 1 2 1 Saladino 3b 4 0 1 0 Abreu dh 4 2 2 0 Cabrera lf 3 1 2 1 Garcia rf 4 2 2 4 Laroche 1b 4 0 0 0 Ramirez ss 4 0 2 1 Sanchez 2b 3 1 0 0 Flowers c 4 1 2 1 Totals 35 813 8 000 200 —2 104 10x —8

LOB—L.A. Angels 6, Chi. White Sox 5.

DP—Chi. White Sox 1. 2B—Cabrera (26), Trout (20), Giavotella (19), Pujols (15).

3B—Victorino (1). HR—Garcia (11); Flowers (8). SB—Saladino (3). SF—Cabrera.

L.A. Angels IP H R ER BB Shoemaker L, 5-8 5 2-3 9 7 7 0 Ramos 1 1-3 4 1 1 0 Alvarez 1 0 0 0 0 Chi. White Sox Sale W, 10-7 7 1-3 5 2 2 2 Jones 1 2-3 1 0 0 0

SO 4 0 1 7 1

T—2:45. A—20,036 (40,615) at Chicago.

A.L. LEADERS

Kipnis Cle Cruz Sea Fielder Tex Parra Balt Hosmer KC Brantley Cle Bogaerts Bos Cain KC Iglesias Det Kinsler Det

G 101 110 108 108 107 101 108 97 99 110

AB 405 425 421 357 405 387 412 375 344 441

R 66 62 55 60 65 47 51 70 34 70

H 132 138 137 114 128 121 128 115 105 134

METS 4, ROCKIES 2 Colorado ab r h bi Reyes ss 4 0 1 0 LeMahieu 2b 4 1 1 0 Gonzalez rf 4 1 1 2 Arenado 3b 4 0 1 0 Parker 1b 3 0 0 0 3DXOVHQ E Hundley c 3 0 2 0 Stubbs cf 3 0 0 0 Logan p 0 0 0 0 Oberg p 0 0 0 0 Barnes lf 3 0 0 0 Gray sp 2 0 0 0 Miller p 0 0 0 0 Blackmon cf 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 2 6 2 Colorado 000 N.Y. Mets 010

N.Y. Mets ab Granderson rf 3 Murphy 3b 4 Cespedes cf-lf 4 Duda 1b 4 Johnson 2b 4 '¡$UQDXG F Conforto lf 3 Familia p 0 Niese sp 1 Uribe ph 1 Clippard p 0 Lagares cf 0 Tejada ss 1

r h bi 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Totals 29 4 4 4 200 000 —2 000 30x —4

E—LeMahieu. LOB—N.Y. Mets 6, &RORUDGR +5³'¡$UQDXG *RQ]DOH] (26).

Colorado Gray Miller L, 1-1 Logan BS, 3 Oberg N.Y. Mets Niese W, 7-9 Clippard H, 2 Familia S, 31

IP 6 2-3 1-3 1 7 1 1

H R ER BB 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0

2 0 0

2 0 0

0 0 0

SO 5 0 0 1 5 0 2

T—2:28. A—27,194 (41,922) at New York.

Pct. .326 .325 .325 .319 .316 .313 .311 .307 .305 .304

Runs — Donaldson, Toronto, 82; Trout, L.A. Angels, 78; Dozier, Minnesota, 78; Bautista, Toronto, 73; Gardner, N.Y. Yankees, 73; Machado, Baltimore, 71; Cain, Kansas City, 70; Kinsler, Detroit, 70; Martinez, Detroit, 69; Eaton, Chicago White Sox, 67.

RBIs — Donaldson, Toronto, 83; Davis, Baltimore, 80; Morales, Kansas City, 80; Bautista, Toronto, 78; Teixeira, N.Y. Yankees, 77; Martinez, Detroit, 74; Cruz, Seattle, 69; Trout, L.A. Angels, 69; Abreu, Chicago White Sox, 67; Fielder, Texas, 66.

Home Runs — Cruz, Seattle, 33; Trout, L.A. Angels, 33; Donaldson, Toronto, 31; Pujols, L.A. Angels, 30; Martinez, Detroit, 30; Teixeira, N.Y. Yankees, 30; Davis, Baltimore, 29; Bautista, Toronto, 26; Machado, Baltimore, 24; Dozier, Minnesota, 24.

Stolen Bases — Altuve, Houston, 27; Burns, Oakland, 23; Cain, Kansas City, 20; Dyson, Kansas City, 19; Deshields, Texas, 18; Davis, Detroit, 17; Gose, Detroit, 16; Reyes, Toronto, 16; Machado, Baltimore, 15; Pillar, Toronto, 15.

Pitching — Hernandez, Seattle, 14-6; McHugh, Houston, 13-6; Keuchel, Houston,

Philadelphia ab r h bi Utley 1b 3 1 1 1 Araujo p 0 0 0 0 Francoeur ph 1 0 0 0 Hernandez 2b 4 0 2 1 Herrera cf 4 0 1 0 Franco 3b 4 1 2 1 Brown rf 3 0 0 0 Asche lf 4 0 1 0 Galvis ss 3 0 0 0 De Fratus p 0 0 0 0 Ruf ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Ruiz c 4 1 1 0 Harang sp 2 0 0 0 Loewen p 0 0 0 0 %ODQFR VV

Arizona ab r h bi Pollock cf 5 3 3 2 Lamb 3b 4 2 2 0 Goldschmidt 1b2 1 1 2 Hernandez ph-c1 0 0 0 Peralta lf 5 1 3 2 Castillo c 4 2 2 4 Hessler p 0 0 0 0 Inciarte ph 1 0 0 0 Collmenter p 0 0 0 0 Tomas rf 4 1 2 2 Owings 2b 5 0 2 0 Ahmed ss 5 1 1 0 De La Rosa sp 2 0 0 0 Romak ph 1 1 1 1 &KDĂ€Q S

Saltlmchia ph-1b 0 1 0 0 Totals 35 3 9 3 Totals 39 131713 Philadelphia 001 011 000 — 3 Arizona 001 136 20x —13

(³3HUDOWD &KDÀQ /2%³$UL]RQD Philadelphia 7. DP—Arizona 1. 2B— Franco (22), Peralta (21), Hernandez (16), Owings (16), Asche (16), Ruiz (11), Romak (1). 3B—Lamb (5), Pollock (4), Castillo (1). HR—Pollock (12); Castillo (15); Tomas (7). Franco (13). SB—Pollock (26). SF—Utley, Goldschmidt.

Philadelphia IP Harang L, 5-13 5 1-3 Loewen 1-3 De Fratus 1 1-3 Araujo 1 Arizona De La Rosa W, 10-5 6 &KDĂ€Q

Hessler 1 Collmenter 1

H R ER BB 12 8 8 1 1 2 2 1 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 1

SO 4 1 0 2

3

0 0

3

0 0

1

0 0

3

0 1

LATE SUNDAY PIRATES 13, DODGERS 6 r h bi 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 614 6 201 000

6 3 0 1

T—3:39. A—37,094 (38,362) at Pittsburgh.

N.L. LEADERS G AB Pct. Goldschmidt Ariz Harper Wash Posey SF Parra Mil Gordon Mia LeMahieu Col Panik SF Escobar Wash Duffy SF Pollock Ariz

109 104 103 100 96 105 97 98 98 107

392 355 380 323 411 393 375 381 361 411

70 76 57 53 49 61 56 51 48 71

R 132 119 126 106 134 125 116 117 111 125

H .337 .335 .332 .328 .326 .318 .309 .307 .307 .304

Runs — Harper, Washington, 76; Pollock, Arizona, 71; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 70; Fowler, Chicago Cubs, 70; Braun, Milwaukee, 66; Carpenter, St. Louis, 66; Blackmon, Colorado, 65; Arenado, Colorado, 64; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 64; Gonzalez, L.A. Dodgers, 63.

RBIs — Arenado, Colorado, 81; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 79; Posey, San Francisco, 75; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 74; Crawford, San Francisco, 71; Harper, Washington, 69; Gonzalez, L.A. Dodgers, 68; Frazier, Cincinnati, 68; Stanton, Miami, 67; Bryant, Chicago Cubs, 65.

Home Runs — Harper, Washington, 29; Stanton, Miami, 27; Arenado, Colorado, 27; Frazier, Cincinnati, 27; Gonzalez, Colorado, 25; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 22; Gonzalez, L.A. Dodgers, 22; Pederson, L.A. Dodgers, 21; Duda, N.Y. Mets, 21; Rizzo, Chicago Cubs, 21.

Stolen Bases — Hamilton, Cincinnati, 51; Gordon, Miami, 34; Blackmon, Colorado, 29; Pollock, Arizona, 25; Revere, Philadelphia, 24; Marte, Pittsburgh, 22; Polanco, Pittsburgh, 20; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 19; Maybin, Atlanta, 18; Upton, San Diego, 18.

Pitching — Cole, Pittsburgh, 14-5; Wacha, St. Louis, 13-4; Arrieta, Chicago Cubs, 13-6; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 12-6; Heston, San Francisco, 11-6; Martinez, St. Louis, 11-4; Greinke, L.A. Dodgers, 11-2; Scherzer, Washington, 11-8; Harvey, N.Y. Mets, 10-7; deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 10-6.

Saves — Melancon, Pittsburgh, 35; Rosenthal, St. Louis, 33; Kimbrel, San Diego, 31; Familia, N.Y. Mets, 30; Storen, Washington, 29; Casilla, San Francisco, 27; Rodriguez, Milwaukee, 26; Soria, Pittsburgh, 24; Chapman, Cincinnati, 24; Grilli, Atlanta, 24.

Not including last night's games

TENNIS ATP ROGERS CUP At Montreal Monday's results Singles — First Round Gilles Simon (9), France, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-2, 6-4. *DHO 0RQÀOV )UDQFH GHI )DELR Fognini, Italy, 6-3, 6-1.

Sam Querrey, U.S., def. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, 6-3, 6-3.

Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Filip Peliwo, Vancouver, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.

Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, def. Philip Bester, North Vancouver, B.C., 6-2, 6-3.

Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, def. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4).

Tommy Robredo, Spain, def. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Ivo Karlovic, Croatia, def. Jerzy Janowicz, Poland, 6-4, 7-6 (6).

Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, def. Chung Hyeon, South Korea, 6-3, 6-4.

Bernard Tomic, Australia, def. Joao Sousa, Portugal, 6-3, 6-3.

Donald Young, U.S., def. Denis Kudla, U.S., 6-3, 6-4.

Doubles — First Round Andy Murray, Britain, and Leander Paes, India, def. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, and Jeremy Chardy, France, 6-3, 6-1.

Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, and Jack Sock, U.S., 6-3, 5-7, 10-6.

Novak Djokovic and Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, and Viktor Troicki, Serbia, 6-4, 6-3.

At Toronto Singles — First Round Flavia Pennetta, Italy, def. Gabriela Dabrowski, Ottawa, 6-4, 6-1.

Carla Suarez Navarro (9), Spain, is tied with Alize Cornet, France, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 0-0 (susp., rain).

Sabine Lisicki, Germany, def. Venus Williams (14), U.S., 6-0, 6-3.

Sara Errani (15), Italy, is tied with Kristina Mladenovic, France, 1-1 (susp., rain).

Carina Witthoeft, Germany, leads Coco Vandeweghe, U.S., 6-3, 2-4, Suspended.

Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine, leads Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, 3-2 (susp., rain).

Doubles — First Round Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, and Raluca Olaru, Romania, def. Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, and Arina Rodionova, Australia, 6-3, 4-6, 10-7.

Julia Goerges, Germany, and Klaudia Jans-Ignacik, Poland, lead Lyudmyla Kichenok, Ukraine, and Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, 7-5, 4-2 (susp., rain).

ATP RANKINGS 6LQJOHV T TXDOLÀHG IRU $73 :RUOG 7RXU Finals in London, Nov. 15-22) 1. q-Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 13,755 2. Roger Federer, Switzerland, 9,065 3. Andy Murray, Britain, 7,840 4. Kei Nishikori, Japan, 6,025 5. Stan Wawrinka, Switzerland, 5,745 6. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 5,140 7. David Ferrer, Spain, 4,295 8. Marin Cilic, Croatia, 3,585 9. Rafael Nadal, Spain, 3,500 10. Milos Raonic, Thornhill, Ont., 3,275 Also — 45. Vasek Pospisil, Vernon, B.C., 950

WTA RANKINGS Singles 1. Serena Williams, U.S., 12,371 2. Maria Sharapova, Russia, 6,386 3. Simona Halep, Romania, 5,151 4. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 4,995 5. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 4,905 6. Ana Ivanovic, Serbia, 3,706 7. Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, 3,465 8. Karolina Pliskova, Czech Rep., 3,335 9. Garbine Muguruza, Spain, 3,315 10. Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, 3,195 Also — 25. Eugenie Bouchard, Westmount, Que., 1,882

Pittsburgh Polanco rf Marte lf McCutchen cf Ramirez 3b Florimon ss Kang ss-3b Morse 1b Caminero p Alvarez ph Hughes p Bastardo p Cervelli c Walker 2b Morton sp Rodriguez 1b

ab 4 3 6 4 0 3 3 0 2 0 0 4 4 2 3

r 1 2 2 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1

h bi 1 0 1 1 2 4 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 1 0 0 2 0

Totals 38 131613 020 010 — 6 120 91x —13

E—Puig. LOB—L.A. Dodgers 9, Pittsburgh 11. DP—L.A. Dodgers 1. Pittsburgh 2. 2B—Ramirez (21), Rollins (19), Callaspo (7). 3B—Cervelli (4), Walker (2).

HR—McCutchen (17); Kang (9); Cervelli (6). Hernandez (5). SB—Polanco (20), Kendrick (6), Pederson (3), Ethier (2), Crawford (2). SF—Walker, Cervelli.

CFL

AUTO RACING PARAPAN AM GAMES

WEEK SEVEN

NASCAR SPRINT CUP

MEDAL STANDINGS

POINTS LEADERS

(ranked by total gold medals won):

EAST DIVISION

1. Kevin Harvick, 823; 2. Joey Logano, 781; 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 750; 4. Jimmie Johnson, 747; 5. Brad Keselowski, 719; 6. Martin Truex Jr., 714; 7. Matt Kenseth, 703; 8. Kurt Busch, 659; 9. Jamie McMurray, 635; 10. Denny Hamlin, 631.

11. Paul Menard, 622; 12. Jeff Gordon, 620; 13. Ryan Newman, 613; 14. Clint Bowyer, 612; 15. Carl Edwards, 589; 16.

Aric Almirola, 562; 17. Kasey Kahne, 561; *UHJ %LIĂ H .\OH /DUVRQ 517; 20. Casey Mears, 493.

21. Austin Dillon, 492; 22. Danica Patrick, 489; 23. AJ Allmendinger, 481; 24. David Ragan, 461; 25. Sam Hornish Jr., 425; 26. Tony Stewart, 418; 27. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 393; 28. Trevor Bayne, 392; 29. Justin Allgaier, 362; 30. Kyle Busch, 361.

31. Cole Whitt, 355; 32. David Gilliland, %UHWW 0RIĂ€WW $OH[ %RZman, 279; 35. Michael Annett, 261; 36.

Matt DiBenedetto, 238; 37. Josh Wise, 186; 38. Michael McDowell, 148; 39. Jeb Burton, 125; 40. Alex Kennedy, 93.

41. Reed Sorenson, 41; 42. Bobby Labonte, 39; 43. Brian Vickers, 32; 44.

Michael Waltrip, 26; 45. Mike Wallace, 8; 46. Eddie MacDonald, 7; 47. Will Kimmel, 6; 48. Ron Hornaday Jr., 2.

Nation Brazil Canada Mexico U.S. Colombia Argentina Cuba Chile Venezuela Jamaica Ecuador Costa Rica Nicaragua Dominican Rep.

Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal

GP W L T PF PA Pt 6 4 2 0 191 114 8 6 4 2 0 166 163 8 6 4 2 0 131 150 8 6 2 4 0 130 120 4

WEST DIVISION Edmonton Calgary B.C. Winnipeg Saskatchewan

GP W L T PF PA Pt 6 4 2 0 165 89 8 6 4 2 0 137 148 8 6 3 3 0 144 159 6 7 3 4 0 140 210 6 7 0 7 0 174 225 0

Bye: Calgary Sunday's result Hamilton 38 Winnipeg 8 Saturday's result Toronto 30 Saskatchewan 26 )ULGD\¡V UHVXOW Ottawa 26 Montreal 23 7KXUVGD\¡V UHVXOW B.C. 26 Edmonton 23

WEEK EIGHT (All Times Eastern) Bye: Saskatchewan Thursday's game Edmonton at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Friday's game Toronto at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 B.C. at Hamilton, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Calgary, 10 p.m.

INDYCAR DRIVER'S STANDINGS

SCORING LEADERS (x—scored two-point convert): J.Medlock, Ham G.Shaw, Edm B.Bede, Mtl R.Leone, BC P.McCallum, Sask L.Hajrullahu, Wpg R.Pfeffer, Tor D.Alvarado, Ott A.Harris, BC R.Paredes, Cgy x-E.Rogers, Cgy x-C.Getzlaf, Sask x-B.Grant, Ham T.Gurley, Tor K.Lawrence, Edm E.Jackson, Ott K.Stafford, Edm x-C.Marshall, Wpg x-J.Cornish, Cgy x-K.Elliott, Tor x-M.McDaniel, Cgy A.Bowman, Edm E.Davis, Ham V.Hazleton, Tor B.Smith, Sask T.Sutton, Mtl T.Toliver, Ham x-R.Bagg, Sask x-H.Burris, Ott x-A.Collie, BC x-W.Dressler, Sask x-G.Ellingson, Ott D.Adams, Wpg A.Allen, Sask E.Arceneaux, BC B.Banks, Ham B.Brohm, Wpg

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

C 18 13 9 10 9 9 9 4 0 6 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0

FG 15 15 14 13 14 10 10 11 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

S 4 3 5 5 1 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pt 67 61 56 54 52 44 40 37 36 36 32 26 26 24 24 24 24 22 20 20 20 18 18 18 18 18 18 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 12 12

EASTERN CONFERENCE D.C. New York Columbus Toronto New England Montreal Orlando New York City Philadelphia Chicago

Vancouver Los Angeles Dallas Kansas City Portland Seattle Houston Salt Lake San Jose Colorado

FIBA AMERICAS WOMEN’S OLYMPIC QUALIFIER At Edmonton

PRELIMINARY ROUND GROUP A Country Canada Chile Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Cuba

GP 2 2 1 1 0

W 2 1 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 0

Pt 4 3 1 1 0

GP 2 2 1 1 2

W 1 1 1 1 0

L 1 1 0 0 2

Pt 3 3 2 2 2

GROUP B Country Ecuador Venezuela Argentina Brazil Virgin Islands

Note: Two points for a win, one for a loss.

0RQGD\¡V UHVXOWV Canada 93 Chile 36 Argentina 70 Ecuador 35 Venezuela 69 Virgin Islands 62 Cuba vs. Dominican Republic 6XQGD\¡V UHVXOWV Canada 94 Puerto Rico 57 Chile 88 Dominican Republic 56 Ecuador 72 Virgin Islands 48 Brazil 86 Venezuela 71 7XHVGD\¡V JDPHV Puerto Rico vs. Cuba, 3 p.m.

Argentina vs. Virgin Islands, 5:15 p.m.

Dominican Republic vs. Canada, 8:30 p.m.

Brazil vs. Ecuador, 10:45 p.m.

Wednesday's games Chile vs. Cuba, 3 p.m.

Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico, 5:15 p.m.

Venezuela vs. Argentina, 8:30 p.m.

Virgin Islands vs. Brazil, 10:45 p.m.

Thursday's games Venezuela vs. Ecuador, 3 p.m.

Puerto Rico vs. Chile, 5:15 p.m.

Cuba vs. Canada, 8:30 p.m.

Argentina vs. Brazil, 10:45 p.m.

End of Preliminary Round

PLAYOFFS

First A vs. Second B, 5:30 or 8 p.m.

First B vs. Second A, 5:30 or 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16

At Bratislava, Slovakia and Breclav, Czech Republic

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SEMIFINALS

W OTW OTL L 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

GF GA Pt 5 1 3 5 2 3 2 5 0 1 5 0

GROUP B Team Finland Russia Slovakia U.S.

Note: Three points for a regulation win, two for an overtime/shootout win, one for an overtime/shootout loss.

0RQGD\¡V UHVXOWV At Breclav, Czech Republic Canada 3 Czech Republic 1 Sweden 4 Switzerland 3 At Bratislava, Slovakia Finland 5 U.S. 1 Russia 5 Slovakia 2 7XHVGD\¡V JDPHV (All Times Eastern) At Breclav, Czech Republic Canada vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m.

Czech Republic vs. Switzerland, 1 p.m.

At Bratislava, Slovakia U.S. vs. Russia, 8 a.m.

Slovakia vs. Finland, 11:30 a.m. :HGQHVGD\¡V JDPHV At Breclav, Czech Republic Switzerland vs. Canada, 9:30 a.m.

Czech Republic vs. Sweden, 1 p.m.

At Bratislava, Slovakia Russia vs. Finland, 8 a.m.

Slovakia vs. U.S., 11:30 a.m.

End of Preliminary Round

W 13 10 9 9 8 8 7 6 6 6

L 7 6 8 9 9 9 10 11 13 12

T 5 6 7 4 7 4 7 6 5 4

GF 34 35 38 37 32 29 32 31 29 24

GA 26 25 39 38 36 31 37 36 40 31

Pt 44 36 34 31 31 28 28 24 23 22

T 3 7 5 7 6 2 7 8 5 9

GF 34 42 32 33 25 26 30 27 23 20

GA 22 30 27 22 28 27 28 37 29 24

Pt 42 40 38 37 36 32 31 29 26 24

WESTERN CONFERENCE

BASKETBALL

IVAN HLINKA CHAMPIONSHIP

GF GA Pt 3 1 3 4 3 3 3 4 0 1 3 0

1. Lewis Hamilton, 202 points; 2. Nico Rosberg, 181; 3. Sebastian Vettel, 160; 4.

Valtteri Bottas, 77; 5. Kimi Raikkonen, 76; 6. Felipe Massa, 74; 7. Daniel Ricciardo, 51; 8. Daniil Kvyat, 45; 9. Nico Hulkenberg, 24; 10. Romain Grosjean, 23.

11. Max Verstappen, 22; 12. Felipe Nasr, 16; 13. Sergio Perez, 15; 14. Pastor Maldonado, 12; 15. Fernando Alonso, 11; 16. Carlos Sainz Jr., 9; 17. Jenson Button, 6; 18. Marcus Ericsson, 6.

MLS

6XQGD\¡V UHVXOW Hall of Fame Game At Canton, Ohio Minnesota 14 Pittsburgh 3 Thursday's games (All Times Eastern) New Orleans at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m.

Green Bay at New England, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Washington at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Dallas at San Diego, 10 p.m.

Friday's games Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Tennessee at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Seattle, 10 p.m.

St. Louis at Oakland, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

San Francisco at Houston, 8 p.m.

Kansas City at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Indianapolis at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Third A vs. Third B, 3:15 p.m.

W OTW OTL L 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

DRIVER'S CHAMPIONSHIP

PRE-SEASON

FIFTH-PLACE GAME

Team Canada Sweden Switzerland Czech Rep.

FORMULA ONE

SOCCER

HOCKEY

PRELIMINARY ROUND

1. Juan Pablo Montoya, 465; 2.

Graham Rahal, 456; 3. Scott Dixon, 431; 4. Helio Castroneves, 407; 5. Will Power, 406; 6. Sebastien Bourdais, 379; 7.

Marco Andretti, 378; 8. Josef Newgarden, 370; 9. Tony Kanaan, 354; 10. Simon Pagenaud, 329.

11. Ryan Hunter-Reay, 304; 12. Carlos Munoz, 303; 13. Charlie Kimball, 282; 14.

Takuma Sato, 246; 15. Gabby Chaves, 229; 16. James Jakes, 227; 17. Jack Hawksworth, 226; 18. Sage Karam, 180; 19. Stefano Coletti, 171; 20. Luca Filippi, 170.

21. Tristan Vautier, 152; 22. James Hinchcliffe, Oakville, Ont.,129; 23. Ryan Briscoe, 120; 24. Justin Wilson, 92; 25.

Conor Daly, 81; 26. Ed Carpenter, 75; 27.

Simona de Silvestro, 66; 28. Sebastian Saavedra, 61; 29. Pippa Mann, 59; 30.

J.R. Hildebrand, 57.

31. Rodolfo Gonzalez, 50; 32.

Francesco Dracone, 38; 33. Townsend Bell, 32; 34. Carlos Huertas, 31; 35.

Alex Tagliani, Lachenaie, Que., 27; 36.

James Davison, 10; 37. Oriol Servia, 10; 38. Bryan Clauson, 10.

NFL

Saturday, Aug. 15

GROUP A 8

0 0

WP — De Fratus. HBP — Saltalamacchia.

T—3:01. A—16,495 (48,519) at Phoenix.

LA Dodgers ab Rollins ss 5 Kendrick 2b 3 Hernndz pr-2b 2 Gonzalez 1b 5 Van Slyke 1b 0 Ethier rf-lf 4 Grandal c 5 Crawford lf 4 Johnson p 0 Peralta p 0 Guerrero ph 1 Callaspo 3b 2 Pederson cf 3 Wood sp 3 Nicasio p 0 Puig rf 1 Totals 38 L.A. Dodgers Pittsburgh

SO 5 2 1 2

WTA ROGERS CUP

D'BACKS 13, PHILLIES 3

WHITE SOX 8, ANGELS 2

L.A. Angels ab r Victorino lf 4 0 Calhoun rf 3 0 Trout cf 3 0 Pujols 1b 4 1 Aybar ss 4 0 Cron dh 3 1 Giavotella 2b 4 0 Iannetta c 4 0 Featherston 3b 3 0 Totals 32 2 L.A. Angels Chi. White Sox

NATIONAL LEAGUE

L.A. Dodgers IP H R ER BB Wood 5 5 3 3 3 Nicasio H, 10 1 1 0 0 1 Johnson L, 2-5 2-3 6 8 8 1 Peralta 1 1-3 4 2 2 0 Pittsburgh Morton 5 10 5 5 3 Caminero W, 2-1 2 2 0 0 1 Hughes 1 2 1 1 0 Bastardo 1 0 0 0 0

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MEN'S OLYMPIC QUALIFYING ROSTER Roster announced Monday by Canada Basketball which will attend the 2016 Olympic qualifying training camp which begins Friday in Toronto (FIBA Americas Olympic qualifying tournament begins Aug. 31 in Mexico City): Anthony Bennett, F, Brampton, Ont., Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA); Sim Bhullar, C, Mississauga, Ont., Sacramento Kings (NBA); Aaron Doornekamp, F, Odessa, Ont., Braunschweig (Germany); Melvin Ejim, F, Toronto, Orlando Magic (NBA); Carl English, SG, Paradise, N.L., Athens AEK (Greece); Olivier Hanlan, G, Aylmer, Que., BC Zalgiris (Lithuania); Brady Heslip, G, Burlington, Ont., Pallacanestro CantĂš (Italy); Cory Joseph, PG, Pickering, Ont., Toronto Raptors (NBA); Jamal Murray, G, Kitchener, Ont., University of Kentucky (NCAA); Andrew Nicholson, F, Mississauga, Ont., Orlando Magic (NBA), Kelly Olynyk, C, Kamloops, B.C., Boston Celtics (NBA); Dwight Powell, F, Toronto, Dallas Mavericks (NBA); Robert Sacre, C, Vancouver, Los Angeles Lakers (NBA); Phil Scrubb, G, Richmond, B.C., AEK Athens (Greece); Nik Stauskas, SG, Mississauga, Ont., Philadelphia 76ers (NBA); Andrew Wiggins, F, Vaughan, Ont., Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA).

STAFF Head Coach: Jay Triano, Toronto.

Assistant Coaches: Dave Smart, Ottawa; David Vanterpool, Washington, D.C.; Bryan Gates, New Orleans, La.

W 13 11 11 10 10 10 8 7 7 5

L 8 7 6 4 8 12 8 9 10 8

ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE W 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 34

GF GA Pt 3 0 3 4 2 3 3 1 3 2 0 3 1 0 3 1 0 3 1 0 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 22 42

Monday's result KRPH WHDPV OLVWHG ÀUVW

West Brom Albion 0 Manchester City 3 Sunday's results Arsenal 0 West Ham 2 Newcastle 2 Southampton 2 Stoke 0 Liverpool 1 Saturday's results Bournemouth 0 Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 2 Swansea 2 Everton 2 Watford 2 Leicester City 4 Sunderland 2 Manchester United 1 Tottenham 0 Norwich 1 Crystal Palace 3 Friday's game (All Times Eastern) Aston Villa vs. Manchester United, 1:45 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Southampton vs. Everton, 6:45 a.m.

Sunderland vs. Norwich, 9 a.m.

Swansea vs. Newcastle, 9 a.m.

Tottenham vs. Stoke, 9 a.m.

Watford vs. West Brom, 9 a.m.

West Ham vs. Leicester City, 9 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal, 7:30 a.m.

Manchester City vs. Chelsea, 10 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 17 Liverpool vs. Bournemouth, 2 p.m.

BETTING THE LINES

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Favourite TORONTO CLEVELAND L.A. Angels KANSAS CITY MINNESOTA SEATTLE

Line -198 -115 -125 -145 -105 -105

Underdog Oakland New York CHICAGO Detroit Texas Baltimore

Line +178 +105 +115 +135 -105 -105

MIAMI Atlanta Houston

+100 +162 +125

INTERLEAGUE Boston TAMPA BAY SAN FRAN

-110 -174 -135

NATIONAL LEAGUE NEW YORK -240 CHICAGO -150 ST. LOUIS -155 ARIZONA -160 LOS ANGELES -176 SAN DIEGO -115

Colorado +215 Milwaukee +140 Pittsburgh +145 Philadelphia +150 Washington +163 Cincinnati +105

Home teams in capitals

GOLF

MOVES

G 39 20 14 13 11 8 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0

S 26 21 16 17 13 11 6 1 3 0 0 0 0 0

B 29 20 14 17 10 12 3 3 6 0 3 2 2 1

Total 94 61 44 47 34 31 13 7 10 1 3 2 2 1

WHAT CANADA DID

PGA FEDEXCUP LEADERS Through Aug. 9

NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Sunday's results Los Angeles 3 Seattle 1 New York 2 New York City 0 Thursday's game (All Times Eastern) D.C. at New York City, 7 p.m.

Friday's game Colorado at San Jose, 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Toronto at New York, 7 p.m.

Houston at New England, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Dallas, 9 p.m.

Vancouver at Kansas City, 9 p.m.

Portland at Salt Lake, 10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Orlando at Seattle, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

GP Manchester City 1 Leicester City 1 Crystal Palace 1 West Ham 1 Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 1 Manchester United 1 Chelsea 1 Everton 1 Newcastle 1 Southampton 1 Swansea 1 Watford 1 Bournemouth 1 Stoke 1 Tottenham 1 Sunderland 1 Norwich 1 Arsenal 1 West Brom 1 Vancouver 13

What Canada Did on Monday at the Parapan American Games (distances in PHWUHV XQOHVV VSHFLĂ€HG

ARCHERY &RPSRXQG ZRPHQ¡V RSHQ — Karen Van Nest, Wiarton, Ont., won the silver medal after being outscored 140-132 to -. *RJHO RI %UD]LO LQ WKH Ă€QDO &RPSRXQG PHQ¡V RSHQ — Kevin Evans, Jaffray, B.C, lost 141-138 in the bronzemedal match to B.Thompson of the U.S. ATHLETICS Men's 100 (T53) — Brent Lakatos, Dorval, Que., won the gold medal (15.11); Jean-Philippe Maranda, Ste-AurĂŠlie, Que., took the bronze (16.99); and Ben Brown, Weston, N.S., ďŹ nished fourth (17.06).

Men's 100 (T54) — Isaiah Christophe, Brampton, Ont., placed ďŹ fth in the ďŹ nal (16.33).

Men's 400 (T11) — Dustin Walsh of Coquitlam, B.C., and guide Dylan Williamson, Fort Langley, B.C.; earned a berth in Tuesday's medal race after ďŹ nishing second in a semiďŹ nal (54.58).

0HQ¡V 7 — Jason Dunkerley and guide Josh Karanja, both Ottawa, won the gold medal (15:39.54).

0HQ¡V 7 — Josh Cassidy, Port Elgin, Ont., won the silver medal in 11 minutes, 44.92 seconds; Tristan 6P\WK 0DSOH 5LGJH % & GLG QRW ÀQLVK Men's Discus (F37) — Kevin Strybosch, London, Ont., won the gold medal with an Americas' record 44.66 metres.

Men's Shot Put (F20) — Josh Farrell, Port Elgin, Ont., won the gold medal (14.05 _ an Americas' record).

Women's 800 (T54) — Diane Roy, Sherbrooke, Que., won the gold medal in a season-best 2:01.24.

Women's Club Throw (F31, 32, 51) — Becky Richter, Saskatoon, won the gold medal with a Parapan Am record 16.00 metres.

BOCCIA Individual BC1 — Hanif Mawji, Burnaby, B.C., won 3-1 over M.Ibarbure, Argentina, in the preliminary round.

Individual BC2 — Adam Dukovich, London, Ont., won 3-2 over S.Gonzalez, Argentina.

Individual BC3 — Eric Bussiere, Vercheres, Que., won 4-2 over A.Leme, Brazil in the preliminary round; defeated Bruno Garneau, Montreal, LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÀQDOV *DUQHDX ORVW 4-2 to G.Villano, Argentina, earlier in the preliminary round; Paul Gauthier, Vancouver, won 12-0 over J.Ebergenyi Trueba of Mexico.

Individual BC4 — Alison Levine, CoteSt-Luc, Que., won 3-1 against D.Pinto, Brazil; defeated T.Villagra, Argentina, 8-2 LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÀQDOV 0DUFR 'LVSDOWUR St-Jerome, Que., won 9-0 over S.Amaya, Mexico; lost to G.Diaz, Colombia, 5-2 in WKH TXDUWHU ÀQDOV

GOALBALL Men — Canada (2-1) continued the preliminary round with a 11-1 win over Venezuela.

Women — Canada (2-1) blanked Nicaragua, 10-0.

SITTING VOLLEYBALL Preliminary Round Men — Canada (1-2) lost to the U.S., 3-0.

Women — Canada (0-2) lost 3-0 to Brazil.

SWIMMING 0HQ¡V %DFNVWURNH 6 — Gordie Michie, St. Thomas, Ont., won the gold medal in 1:03.46; Adam Rahier, Powell River, B.C., won the silver (1:07.66); Maxime Rouselle, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 4XH ÀQLVKHG ÀIWK LQ 0HQ¡V %XWWHUà \ 6 — Nathan Stein, Maple Ridge, B.C., won the silver medal (58.52); Alexander Elliot, Waterloo, Ont., won the bronze in 58.86.

0HQ¡V )UHHVW\OH 6 — Jean-Michel Lavalliere, Quebec City, won the silver medal in 31.59. Nathan Clement, West 9DQFRXYHU % & ÀQLVKHG ÀIWK LQ 0HQ¡V %UHDVWURNH 6% — Tyler Mrak, Aldergrove, B.C. won the silver medal (1:16.23).

0HQ¡V %XWWHUà \ 6 — Zach Zona, Waterford, Ont., won the bronze medal (1:10.36).

0HQ¡V )UHHVW\OH 6 — Nathan Stein, Maple Ridge, B.C., won the bronze medal (23.67); Isaac Bouckley, 2VKDZD 2QW ÀQLVKHG IRXUWK LQ 0HQ¡V %XWWHUà \ 6 — Daniel Murphy, %HGIRUG 1 6 ÀQLVKHG IRXUWK LQ WKH ÀQDO (48.16); Andrew Cooke, Penticton, B.C., was eighth (56.01).

0HQ¡V )UHHVW\OH 6 — Christian 'DQLHO &DOJDU\ ÀQLVKHG VL[WK LQ WKH ÀQDO in 38.27. :RPHQ¡V )UHHVW\OH 6 — Aurelie Rivard, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., won the gold medal in 27.90. Samantha Ryan, 6DVNDWRRQ ÀQLVKHG HLJKWK LQ :RPHQ¡V %XWWHUà \ 6 — Aurelie Rivard, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., won the gold medal (1:10.00); Samantha Ryan, Saskatoon, took the silver medal (1:11.03); Katarina Roxon, .LSSHQV 1 / SODFHG ÀIWK

:RPHQ¡V %DFNVWURNH 6 — Kirstie Kasko, Okotoks, Alta., won the silver medal (1:16.34); Justine Morrier, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., won the bronze (1:18.54). :RPHQ¡V )UHHVW\OH 6 — Katarina Roxon, Kippens, N.L., won the silver medal in 30.88. :RPHQ¡V %XWWHUà \ 6 — Tammy &XQQLQJWRQ 5HG 'HHU $OWD SODFHG ÀIWK LQ WKH ÀQDO

TABLE TENNIS 0HQ¡V 6LQJOHV &ODVV — Ian Kent, Eastern Passage N.S., lost 3-0 in the VHPLÀQDO URXQG WR /0 &KXL 8 6 :RPHQ¡V 6LQJOHV &ODVV — Stephanie Chan, Vancouver, won the gold medal after sweeping all three preliminary-round matches 3-0 and then defeating G.Munoz of Argentina by the VDPH VFRUH LQ WKH ÀQDO WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Men — Canada (2-0) remained undefeated in the preliminary round after defeating Mexico, 74-55.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY Mixed — Canada (3-0) defeated Argentina, 73-26.

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS 0HQ¡V 6LQJOHV — Joel Dembe, 7RURQWR ORVW LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÀQDOV WR G.Fernandez of Argentina.

0HQ¡V 'RXEOHV f 3KLOLSSH %HGDUG Bromont, Que., and Joel Dembe, Toronto, ZRQ WKHLU TXDUWHU ÀQDO RYHU /R]DGD and Marrero of Puerto Rico. :RPHQ¡V 6LQJOHV — Yuka Chokyu, 9DQFRXYHU ORVW KHU TXDUWHU ÀQDO WR K.Verfuerth of the U.S.; Mika Ishikawa, 9DQFRXYHU DOVR ORVW LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÀQDOV 2-0 to F.Mardones, Chile.

Points 1. Jordan Spieth 3,839 2. Bubba Watson 2,358 3. Jimmy Walker 2,014 4. Jason Day 1,859 5. Robert Streb 1,641 6. Dustin Johnson 1,624 7. Justin Rose 1,592 8. Zach Johnson 1,559 9. Patrick Reed 1,555 10. Danny Lee 1,535 11. Charley Hoffman 1,512 12. Rory McIlroy 1,510 13. Rickie Fowler 1,460 14. Brandt Snedeker 1,446 15. J.B. Holmes 1,437 16. Kevin Kisner 1,416 17. Jim Furyk 1,363 18. Hideki Matsuyama 1,343 19. Brooks Koepka 1,341 20. Steven Bowditch 1,287 21. David Lingmerth 1,240 22. Paul Casey 1,206 23. Bill Haas 1,188 24. Ben Martin 1,150 25. Ryan Moore 1,109 26. Scott Piercy 1,107 27. Chris Kirk 1,087 28. Matt Kuchar 1,070 29. Kevin Na 1,062 30. Louis Oosthuizen 1,050 31. Gary Woodland 1,037 32. Sergio Garcia 1,037 33. Sangmoon Bae 1,018 34. James Hahn 1,012 35. Jason Bohn 1,005 36. Shawn Stefani 987 37. Justin Thomas 940 38. Russell Henley 921 39. Troy Merritt 916 40. Russell Knox 914 41. Henrik Stenson 908 42. Tony Finau 905 43. Daniel Berger 899 44. David Hearn 890 45. Brendon de Jonge 887 46. Harris English 874 47. Billy Horschel 859 48. Marc Leishman 854 49. Webb Simpson 850 50. Brendon Todd 831 Also 92. Adam Hadwin 566 97. Nick Taylor 547 99. Graham DeLaet 545

Money YTD $9,319,715 $5,654,518 $4,300,050 $4,266,205 $3,404,124 $4,403,498 $4,090,302 $3,951,187 $3,011,624 $3,203,397 $3,295,096 $4,147,849 $3,695,023 $3,306,292 $3,314,104 $3,166,576 $3,167,582 $3,040,650 $2,848,942 $2,688,210 $2,530,394 $2,742,529 $2,591,433 $2,488,334 $2,416,168 $2,033,804 $2,296,396 $1,965,545 $2,328,983 $2,952,979 $2,448,415 $2,611,429 $2,091,062 $2,001,883 $2,049,973 $1,689,411 $1,848,172 $1,888,620 $1,999,598 $1,655,553 $2,073,470 $1,701,046 $1,802,951 $1,735,549 $1,445,667 $1,477,740 $1,600,313 $1,762,267 $1,762,250 $1,646,599 $924,824 $1,035,152 $988,349

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE

DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned LHP Ian Krol to Toledo (IL). Recalled LHP Kyle Ryan from Toledo.

L.A. ANGELS — Optioned RHP Cam Bedrosian to Salt Lake (PCL).

Reinstated RHP Jered Weaver from the 15-day DL. MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned OF Byron Buxton to Rochester (IL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Traded INF Tyler Pastornicky to Philadelphia for cash.

NATIONAL LEAGUE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent 3B Phil Gosselin to the AZL Diamondbacks for a rehab assignment.

N.Y. METS — Optioned 3B Eric Campbell to Las Vegas (PCL).

Reinstated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day DL. Sent 3B David Wright to St. Lucie (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

NBA BOSTON CELTICS — Waived G/F Zoran Dragic.

FOOTBALL

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Announced WR Steve Smith will retire at the end of the 2015 season.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Activated LB Rey Maualuga from the PUP list.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Waived WR Rodney Smith. Signed LB Moise Fokou.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released P Cody Mandell.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Waived-injured LB Matt Robinson.

Signed DL Camaron Beard.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released QB Matt Flynn, TE Mason Brodine and LB Chris White. Signed QB Ryan Lindley, RB Tony Creecy and TE Logan Stokes.

NHL NEW YORK RANGERS — Signed C Jarret Stoll.

Chargers slam city’s new stadium proposal BERNIE WILSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN DIEGO — The city and county’s updated plans for a new $1.1 billion stadium were immediately trashed by the Chargers, making it look increasingly doubtful the long-running, contentious issue can be solved by City Hall’s Sept. 11 deadline to have a deal in place to qualify for a January vote.

The city and county unveiled the updated plans Monday, a few hours after a local contingent made a presentation to the NFL’s Committee on Los Angeles Opportunities in Chicago.

The Chargers, who appear eager to move to Los Angeles, will update all owners on Tuesday on their joint plan with the archrival Oakland Raiders to build a stadium in Carson.

St. Louis owner Stan Kroenke will give an update on his competing bid to build a stadium in Inglewood. At a sun-drenched news conference overlooking aging Qualcomm Stadium, Mayor Kevin Faulconer unveiled a financing plan, architectural renderings for a new stadium and a 6,000page draft of an environmental impact report.

The proposal includes contributions of $362.5 million from the Chargers, a $200-million loan from the NFL, $187.5 million in personal seat licenses, $200 million from the city and $150 million from the county. The public contribution will be capped at 32 per cent of the total project, and the team would be responsible for overruns, Faulconer said.

DIVERSIONS

B4 | NANAIMO DAILY NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 ARCTIC CIRCLE

BRIDGE

WORD FIND

Decisions Dealer: North Both vulnerable NORTH ♠AQJ92 ♥73 ♦AKQ43 ♣J WEST EAST ♠10654 ♠K873 ♥6 ♥95 ♦7652 ♦J1098 ♣KQ72 ♣1094 SOUTH ♠ ♥AKQJ10842 ♦ ♣A8653 W N E S Pass 2♥ 1♠ Pass 3♦ Pass 3♥ Pass 4♥ Pass 6♥ All Pass Opening Lead: ♣K

SHERMAN’S LAGOON

S

ZITS

ANDY CAPP

SOLUTION: ALSO GETTING HEALTHY

CRYPTOQUOTE CRANKSHAFT

outh won the ace, cashed a high heart and ruffed a club.

The ace of spades and the ace and king of diamonds took care of declarer’s three remaining clubs. The closed hand was entered with a spade ruff and the last trump was extracted, N-S +1460.

North would have raised hearts immediately with three- card support. Therefore, his pattern could be either 5,2,5,1 or possibly 5,2,4,2. In the latter case, even a small slam could be at risk when North does hold the nine of hearts. There will be no certain entry to dummy. South will win the second club and cash a top trump. If the nine does not drop, he will be down to his last chance – a third round club ruff.

Possession of the king of clubs would virtually guarantee success but North was unlikely to own that honor.

Some players would, without further ado, advance to a grand slam when partner offered a heart preference. On this layout, they would be all smiles when dummy appears with a singleton club.

7NT has thirteen top tricks but there is no way to access North’s hand when East begins with the ten of clubs.

Author: Dave Willis - visit his website at www.insidebridge.ca Questions on bridge can be sent with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The New Canadian Bridge c/o Torstar Syndication Services, One Yonge St., Toronto, M5E 1E6.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

HI AND LOIS

BLONDIE

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CROSSWORD THAT’S FAIR ACROSS 1 First part of a play 5 Disney toon deer 10 Energizes, with “up” 14 On-the-cob vegetable 15 Sharp-smelling 16 Wheel shaft 17 Speaker’s platform 18 Horned safari beast 19 Twirled 20 Fair, as the sky 22 Molecule parts 23 Swamp stalk 24 “So that’s it” 25 In a dishonorable way 28 Spicy sandwich meat 30 Tennis great Chris 31 Domesticate 32 Engrave on glass 35 Part of a min.

36 Make illegal 39 Promissory note 40 Walked heavily 42 Swelled heads 43 Make amends 45 Sir Isaac __ 47 Pebbles or rocks 48 Confuses 50 Ooze 51 “Yes __, Bob!” 52 Fair in one’s judging 57 Doctor’s “Now!” 58 “Goodbye, amigo” 59 Boxcar hopper 60 Suffix for kitchen 61 Nostalgic style 62 Dazzles 63 Shoe tips 64 All gone, as a meal 65 Narrative story DOWN 1 Electrical adapter letters 2 Old furnace fuel 3 Three-person band 4 Aetna or State Farm

PREVIOUS PUZZLE SOLVED

5 Beer grain 6 Felt sore 7 Hosp. scans 8 Recycling containers 9 Wedding vow 10 Hobby 11 Fair that has pavilions 12 Decorative feather 13 Have a feeling 21 River mouth 22 “Now I’ve got it!”

24 Cheers at a bullfight

25 Second to none 26 State with certainty 27 Fair, but not very good 28 Beauty parlor 29 Friends, in France 31 For takeout 33 Dunce cap shape 34 Rainbow shades 37 Wagers 38 Intolerant one 41 X’es out 44 “Let’s see you do better!”

46 Tiny 47 Winter or fall 48 Selling point 49 “Me, too” 50 Fern seed 52 Fresh thought 53 Catcher’s glove 54 State east of Nebraska 55 Eve’s second son 56 Misplace 58 “How __ you?”

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October 13, 1991 ~ August 11, 2014 On the one year anniversary of his passing, the family of Ken Pierce would like to share with you what, a year ago, was too painful to even contemplate: It is with great sadness that we share with you the sudden and inexplicable passing of our son, brother, father and grandson, Kenny Pierce. Born Kenneth Andrew Stewart Pierce on October 13, 1991, Kenny is survived by his young daughters, Helena and Teyla; his parents, Darryl Pierce and Jennifer Stewart Pierce; siblings Matthew and Michaela; Grandfather Bob Stewart; uncles Mike and David Stewart; and numerous cousins and friends.

Ken passed quietly in his sleep, August 11, 2014. Memorials with close family and friends were held on August 30 and 31, 2014. Thank you to those friends and family who could attend, and to all those who sent their condolences. We lit one up for you, Kendo.

Wherever you are, Ken, we hope you’re getting lots of hugs from your Nana Stewart and Grandma Pierce; playtime with our old dogs, Monty and Marnie; and lots of “Fat Cat� cuddles from Chewbacca. And maybe even sharing stories and spitting rhymes with Tupac.

Love you forever, your fam-dam.

We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset.

The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle.

Campbell River is a picturesque seaside city of 33,000 people located on Vancouver Island. It has access to a full range of cultural and recreational facilities and is home to the classic West Coast lifestyle of Vancouver Island and the northern Gulf Islands.

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Yukon, Hawaii and Ohio.

Send your resume and references by August 21, 2015 to: Alistair Taylor Editor, Campbell River Mirror, 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: editor@campbellrivermirror.com

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Seahawks’ centre position up for grabs CURTIS CRABTREE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RENTON, Wash. — Acquiring Jimmy Graham this season came with the realization that the Seattle Seahawks would need a new starting centre for the first time since 2009.

Seattle traded Max Unger to New Orleans in exchange for Graham this off-season and the search for his replacement is one of the more heated battles of training camp.

Lemuel Jeanpierre and Drew Nowak have been splitting first-team reps on a daily basis

HOROSCOPE

by Holiday Mathis ARIES (March 21-April 19) You seem to wake up with a desire to handle a situation differently.

How you manage a changeable situation could vary as a result.

Your need for details emerges, leaving less room for imagination.

The unexpected is likely to occur.

Tonight: Go to the gym..

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Listen carefully to what someone has to say. You might find a more creative solution when handling this issue. Move forward and handle a personal issue with greater clarity. A child or loved one will appreciate your efforts. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You could be far more creative and dynamic than you have in the recent past, especially when dealing with a domestic matter. A disruptive element seems to mark the day. Be careful with spending.

Tonight: Make sure your budget can handle a major purchase.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You have the energy and desire to clear out a lot quickly. No matter where you start, the results will be excellent. A boss could be some-

for the majority of the first two weeks of camp. “It’s still very competitive,� head coach Pete Carroll said. “Drew is a little bit ahead right now. (Jeanpierre) is ahead in all of the assignments and all that stuff. Drew looks really good physically.�

what touchy or difficult. Detach and look at the big picture. You might not see the end results as someone else does. Tonight: Fly high LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might be too tired to follow through on what needs to happen or what you feel you need to do. Detach. Understand what is expected of you when relating to others. You could decide that you would prefer to put a certain issue on hold for now. Tonight: Make it your treat.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might notice a difference in how you feel. Your ability to get past a situation is enhanced. You’ll feel as if you can handle what was not manageable before. Understand what role you need to play in order to have a situation evolve. Tonight: Where your friends are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You will see how you can make a difference if you move forward with an important matter. You could be feeling off-kilter if you are not in tune with your feelings. Try to take a step back and withdraw some. You will feel better given some time. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

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DeLaet pulls out of PGA championship THE CANADIAN PRESS

Canadian Graham DeLaet withdrew from the PGA Championship on Monday as he continues to struggle with an injured left thumb.

The native of Weyburn, Sask., withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on July 24 because of the injury. “So disappointed that I can’t tee it up at the PGA,� said DeLaet from his verified Twitter account. “Need some time for my body to heal. I plan on being back and ready for a playoff run.

DeLaet had high hopes for the PGA Championship and had been practising, telling The Canadian Press his thumb was at “90 per cent� on Thursday.

Sean O’Hair will take his place in the field.

David Hearn and Nick Taylor are the only Canadians left in the field at the PGA Championship.

The event begins Thursday.

Make a point of touching base with a key person, either professionally or personally. You will gain a lot of important information that could force you to go in a new direction. You have had a premonition as to what to do here. Tonight: Let your mind wander.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Suddenly, others seem to view you in a more favorable light. They see you as a leader and a star performer. If you stay on your current path, you could get a pay raise or promotion within the next year.

Emphasize greater financial security. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others seem to seek you out. Your ability to walk in someone else’s shoes emerges as your strong suit.

Expect this pattern to continue for a sustained period of time.

Know what is needed, and do what it takes to carry you through to the end. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) If you have your heart set on certain results, you must push hard to achieve them. You could be in a position where you need to focus more on your schedule and on what you want to accomplish. Stay on top of a project. Tonight: Squeeze

in some exercise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Tap into your creativity when dealing with a partner. This person might be changing his or her ideas and goals, whether you realize it or not. Don’t push someone away unnecessarily. Understand what this individual wants from you.

Tonight: Act as if there were no tomorrow.

YOUR BIRTHDAY (Aug. 11) This year you could see a substantial financial change, but for the better. You seem to know what is needed, and you will make it so. You have a way about you that helps you relax and come to a clear conclusion. Your ability to understand what is happening within your immediate circle keeps you on top of your game. If you are single, you are likely to attract quite a few admirers. Enjoy this process. If you are attached, the two of you benefit the most when you are relaxed.

Alone time could be very important for both of you. CANCER reads you clearly.

BORN TODAY Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan (1953), basketball player Patty Mills (1988), actor Chris Hemsworth (1983).

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