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Accident brings friendship to a tragic end
Jo-Ann Fuller and Ivan Polivka were killed when their ambulance plunged into a lake on Vancouver Island on Oct. 19, 2010.
Is B.C.'s sockeye boom a one-off?
Air India families decry payment amounts
PM defends trade talks with Ukraine despite Kiev's strong-arm tactics
John Ibbitson
The big issue: large undergraduate classes
The Triple Play
Toronto Raptors' Reggie Evans (L) and New York Knicks' Timofey Mozgov battle for a loose ball during the first half of NBA pre-season action in Montreal, October 22, 2010. REUTERS/Shaun Best
The Big Four
Flames engulf Sharks
San Jose Sharks' Dougals Murray, left, of Sweden, skates past as Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Matt Stajan during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
WikiLeaks Iraq files document litany of brutality
Anthopoulos gives Jays fresh start
Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Alex AnthopoulosTHE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
John Farrell Profile
Starting pitcher Jon Lester #31 of the Boston Red Sox throw a ball to a fan as he walks in from the bullpen with pitching coach John Farrell #52 before the game against the Kansas City Royals on May 30, 2010 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
University Report E-zine includes the latest survey results on which schools made the grade
Leafs start showing true colours
David Shoalts
The Nortel campus: From high-tech 'Disneyland' to dinosaur
At its peak, Nortel was more than a company; its sprawling research campus was the anchor of Ottawa's burgeoning high-tech industry.
Demise of Nortel campus ends Ottawa's high-tech dream
The Nortel campus in Ottawa, which has been sold to the federal government.
In Oshawa, move to at-large council stirs controversy
No cross-over team in CFL playoffs
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Doug Brown (97) sacks Toronto Argonauts' Cleo Lemon (1) but is penalized on the play during first half CFL game action in Winnipeg Saturday, October 23, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Halting Prosperity mine would put 'wet blanket' on industry, B.C. warns Ottawa
The Prosperity Mine project would destroy Fish Lake, near Williams Lake, B.C.
East Coast markets strike out at World Series
Rempel, Greg sweep 500 races
Canadian speedskater Shannon Rempel, from Winnipeg, Man reacts after crossing the finish line following the first heat in the Womens 500m event at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games in Richmond, Tuesday Feb.16, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Best from October 24
Afghan children stand together near the town of Kunjak in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province October 24, 2010.
Canada wins four short track golds
Charles Hamelin from Canada competes in the men's 500m semifinal race at the ISU World Cup Short Track speedskating meet in Montreal, Sunday, October 24, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
CFL playoff scenarios
Edmonton Eskimos Rod Davis, left, looks on as teammate Chris Thompson, left, congratulates T.J. Hill on his touchdown after intercepting a Saskatchewan Roughriders pass during second half CFL action in Edmonton on Saturday, October 23, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
Blue Jays roll dice with new manager John Farrell
Stephen Brunt
For many, school is about more than the numbers
Ann Wong and her son Linden outside Sir Guy Carleton elementary school, in Vancouver. Ms. Wong opposes the school board's plans to shutter the century-old institution.
Guantanamo's prisoners who went to trial
Ali Hamza Bahlul, an al-Qaeda propaganda chief, was sentenced to life in prison after his military trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
John Farrell: The right stuff?
Newly aquired Boston Red Sox pitcher Eric Gagne talks with pitching coach John Farrell #52 in the outfield before the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles August 1, 2007 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
Deal or no deal, no justice for Omar Khadr: lawyer
A courtroom sketch of Omar Khadr, 24, who has been detained at Guantanamo Bay for nine years.
Toyota sales drop 14% in Canada
Car shoppers look at Toyota Corollas on the lot at Boch Toyota in Norwood, Mass.
Making the Call
The missing pieces in banks' real-estate math
Rob Carrick
Labour-sponsored funds: A look beyond the tax credits
Manassero becomes youngest Euro Tour winner
Matteo Manassero from Italy posses the trophy after winning the final round of the Castellon Masters Golf Costa de Azahar at the Castellon's Club de Campo, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
Battered investors - and prime opportunities
Brian Milner
Saskatchewan's bluster is all about getting more money
Barrie McKenna
RBC takes a bite from Apple Stores
Royal Bank of Canada is poised to open a new style of branch, one that plays down the teller and plays up technology.
Munich's gay enclave has become hetero-trendy
AMWX5B Germany Munich people sitting outside Interview cafe located at Gartnerplatz around the trendy Glockenbachviertel neighbourhood
How to squash arachnophobia
The retreat: chrysanthemum tea cleansing
The Anantara Spa at The PuLi Hotel offers a purification treatment inspired by the renowned restorative properties of chrysanthemum.
Where to stay in Munich's gay village
Traditional Bavarian architecture mixes with contemporary buildings in Glockenbachviertel.
Ravens keep Bills winless
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) strips the ball from the hands of Buffalo Bills tight end Shawn Nelson in overtime of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland October 24, 2010. Lewis' play set up the game-winning field goal by place kicker Billy Cundiff to give the Ravens the win. REUTERS/Joe Giza
NFL compiles worst offenders list
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters after visiting the Cleveland Browns' football training camp Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/The Plain Dealer, John Kuntz)
What makes a psychopath?
Photo illustration by David Woodside
Sheldon Kennedy urges us to tame the hockey anger
Former NHL star Sheldon Kennedy, seen in Calgary Tuesday, April 4, 2006.
A bold move on human smuggling
Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews, left, and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturism Jason Kenney stand together after announcing a proposed law that would bring harsher penalties to combat human smuggling in Delta, B.C., on Thursday October 21, 2010.
Toronto mayoral campaign ends on a hateful note
George Smitherman at Toronto's Downsview Park on the eve of Monday's mayoral vote.
G20 sets stage for currency accord
Mark Carney open to changing Bank of Canada's inflation policy
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney
Equinox buys Citadel for $1.26-billion
Copper tiles
500 lawn signs attacking mayoral front-runners crop up in Vaughan
Get in touch with your emotional calendar
Sarah Hampson
My friend hid her alcoholism
Woman pouring vodka in teacup.
Is there such a thing as a safe diet drug?
Face to face with a zombie
Participants gather in Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods park before the 8th annual Toronto Zombie Walk.
Thousands attend Dalai Lama's last public event in Toronto
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, greets guests at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto on Saturday October 23, 2010.
N.S. man shot to death while delivering pizza, police say
NDP home heating campaign ad
Screen grab from YouTube video of new NDP ads.
NDP ad campaign calls for home-heating tax relief
Screen grab from YouTube video of new NDP ads.
Khadr's lawyer denies plea deal struck
Data won't shed much light on state of economy
Railways focused on long-term growth
Brent Jang
As cholera death toll tops 250, studies say Haiti could see another quake
A nun from the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta, hangs a serum bag on a tree for patients suffering cholera symptoms in Robine, Haiti, Saturday Oct. 23, 2010.
Resources the engine for heavy equipment dealer
Finning CEO Mike Waites
This Romeo and Juliet feels unconsummated
Hugh Portman and Jackie Rowland in a scene from Romeo and Juliet at the National Arts Centre
South African trumpeter gets the rhythm right
Hugh Masekela, 81, showed he was a born comic in his Toronto performance.
Struggling B.C. Liberals face overwhelming rise in NDP tide
B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell holds a news conference at Vancouver's Olympic cauldron on Oct. 20, 2010.
Gold, stocks going their own way
Realtors ratify deal to give consumers wider choice of services
Rangers take SPL lead after Old Firm win
Celtic fans sing as Rangers' Allan McGregor takes a goal kick during their Scottish Premier League soccer match at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday.
Kang wins thrilling final over Inkster in Malaysia
Jimin Kang
Arsenal shell short-handed City
Lukasz Fabianski of Arsenal makes a save from Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at City of Manchester Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SIU investigating after man dies, police officer injured in altercation
Police, experts warn Halifax 'Sleepwatcher' might turn to more serious behaviour
A Halifax police suspect sketch is shown in a recent handout photo. Police are warning a man they suspect is walking into the unlocked homes of young women in Halifax to watch them sleep could escalate his behaviour.
Canada pledges $43.4M in aid to Francophone African countries
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, right, meets with Abou Diouf, Secretary General of La Francophonie, on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. Harper is in Europe from Oct. 21st to Oct. 26th to take part in the Francophonie Summit in Montreux, Switzerland and visit to Kyiv and Lviv, Ukraine.
Winnipeg shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Sharks swarm Oilers
San Jose Sharks' Devin Setoguchi (R) hits Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton October 23, 2010. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
Around the NHL
Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil (C), Montreal Canadiens' Jaroslav Spacek and goalie Carey Price wince during a shot on net during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa October 23, 2010. Montreal won 3-0. REUTERS/Blair Gable
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