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December 12

Probes of tax scams prompt revamp of charitable receipts
Darrell Dexter faces minority amid Atlantic Canadian landslides
Israel rabbi's edict targets Arabs
Israel's two chief rabbis, Ashkenazi rabbi Yisrael Lau (L) and Sephardi rabbi Eliahu Bakshi-Doron wave support as they sit in the balcony of the Knesset (Parliament) August 3 and look towards Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin after he delivered his speech to the Knesset seeking support for the historic Israeli-Jordanian peace deal that formally ended a 46-year state of war.
'Highway to Heaven's many paths to salvation
Lama Pema Tsewang Vajra, Master at Thrangu Monastery in Richmond, B.C.
Jennifer Heil back on the podium
Jennifer Heil of Canada celebrates after finishing second in the Women's Moguls competition of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup season opener in Ruka, on December 11, 2010. Getty Images / Vesa Moilanen
Key Obama envoy remains in critical condition after heart surgery
In this April 28, 2007 file photo, Former U.S. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke gestures while speaking during a panel 'Can We Still Win In Afghanistan' during the Brussels Forum in Brussels. On Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 the U.S. State Department reported that Richard Holbrooke, 69, was admitted to hospital on Friday and has undergone surgery to repair a tear in his aorta.
One big idea: make fresh food free for the picking
Canada's Mortimer breaks four para swimming records
Red dumps white in junior scrimmage
(From left): Louis Leblanc, Ryan Ellis, Cody Eakin and Casey Cizikas watch a drill during Canada's National Junior Team selection camp in Toronto December 12, 2010. Team Canada is preparing for the IIHF World Junior Championships to be played in Buffalo, New York from December 26, 2010 to January 5, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Cassese
Australia cricket not looking for Warne return
Australia's Shane Warne bowls to England's Matthew Hoggard on the first day of the second Ashes test at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England in this August 4, 2005 file photo. With Australia's 2010 Ashes campaign on the ropes after a crushing second test loss to England, local sports writers have resorted to trying to cajole 41-year-old legspinner Shane Warne out of retirement to save the cricket team in their hour of need. REUTERS/Ian Hodgson/Files
Christine Sinclair leads Canada over Mexico
Team Canada forward Christine Sinclair. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese
Obama's gamble in Afghanistan 'paying off'
Sergeant Jay Kenney, 26, with the 101st Airborne Division, Task Force Destiny, assists wounded Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers off the Blackhawk UH-60A helicopter after they were rescued in an air mission in Kandahar December 12, 2010 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. According to sources a large Improvised Explosive device (I.E.D) caused casualties amongst both U.S and A.N.A forces as well as over a dozen wounded.
Patrick Chan powers to Beijing title as rivals falter
Patrick Chan of Canada performs in the men's free skating during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2010 in Beijing on December 11, 2010. Getty Images/PETER PARKS
'A terrible wait' along B.C.'s Highway of Tears
Mark Hume
The Big Three
Alex Auld #35 of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at Air Canada Centre on December 11, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Explosions shatter Sweden's identity of open, peaceful society
A firefighter attempts to put out a fire on a burning car in Stockholm, in this still image taken from video footage December 11, 2010.
Redden's Broadway flop
Wade Redden #6 of the New York Rangers takes a shot against the Edmonton Oilers on November 10, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Best from December 12
Another vote for Votto
This June 1, 2010, file photo shows Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto celebrating after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Votto picked up another accolade Friday for his outstanding season with the Cincinnati Reds. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jeff Roberson
Tempest deflates the Metrodome, home of Minnesota Vikings
Pamela Anderson says ‘no thanks’ to tanks off Vancouver Island
Ottawa set to join Haiti recount team
A terror conundrum becomes manageable
Former security certificate detainee Mohamed Harkat waits for a news conference on his situation to start in Ottawa Friday, Oct. 12, 2007.
The World Junior hockey tradition continues
Roy MacGregor
Singer embarks on expansion of Sunnybrook's palliative-care wing
Escape of man in eight-day standoff a head-scratcher for RCMP
Sather returns to familiar formula
Roy MacGregor
Gas versus oil
The cost of putting the brakes on Transit City
Als' coach Trestman not moving to Miami
Montreal Alouettes head coach Marc Trestman . REUTERS/Todd Korol
NDP, Liberals call outcome of climate talks positive
Canada's Minister of Environment John Baird gives a speech during a plenary session at the Moon Palace, where climate talks are taking place, in Cancun December 9, 2010.
The post-Cancun climate challenge: putting words into actions
Veteran 'shocked' after receiving medical records of other military members
Martin wins Euro Tour opener in South Africa
Pablo Martin
Hockey showmanship or shameless showboating?
Edmonton Oilers' Linus Omark(23) celebrates his winning shootout goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Friday, December 10, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ian Jackson
The Monday Q&A: Dan Aykroyd (a.k.a. Yogi Bear)
Betting on the last big basin
Canada wins speed skating silver
Shannon Rempel of Canada skates in the women's 1000m division A at the World Cup Speed Skating competition in Obihiro, northern Japan on December 12, 2010. Rempel finished eighth place with a time of 1 minute 18.92 seconds. Getty Images/KAZUHIRO NOGI
Sherlock secures 2011 LPGA Tour card
Eric Lamaze rides Hickstead to silver
Eric Lamaze of Canada clears a jump on his horse Hickstead to finish third of the Final of the Top Ten event at the CSI horse jumping in Geneva December 10, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
AC Milan builds on lead
AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic (R) challenges Francesco Della Rocca of Bologna during their Serie A soccer match at the RenatoDall'Ara stadium in Bologna December 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Precious metals ETFs at head of the class
Metrodome officials discuss roof collapse
Gudbranson shines at Canada camp
Erik Gudbranson (left) chats to Ryan Ellis during the tryouts held in Toronto on Sunday December 12, 2010 for the Canadian team that will compete in the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship which will take place later this month in the United States.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
An NFL Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers quartertback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pictures from the crime scene
A gun is seen lying on the ground near the scene of a shooting that injured ten people in the early hours of Dec. 12, 2010 in Vancouver.
Watchdog finds RCMP still using prohibited hog-tie restraints
A peppermint spa treat in Florida
The Peppermint Treatment at the Bay Marriott in Florida.
Happiness and the God spot
Sarah Hampson
Have a Victorian Christmas in B.C.
The eclectic caroussel of Butchart Gardens is part of Victoria, B.C.'s Christmas celebration.
Will a few holiday drinks today affect my workout tomorrow?
Granola bars: A healthy snack or dressed- up junk food?
Eat your way through Italy with this tour
Bridget Harrison
World a more corrupt place than three years ago
I was actually terrified of the gym
Workout image
The host of Canada's Worst Driver offers tips for winter roads
Solar firm making return to its Canadian roots
Sweden, Norway claim sprints
Sweden's Emil Joensson (C), Russia's Alexei Petukhov (L) and Switzerland's Dario Cologna (R) stand on the podium after the Men Free Sprint at the cross country FIS world cup on December 12, 2010 in Davos.Joensson won ahead of Petukhov, second, and Cologna third. Getty Images / Sebastian Derungs
Gold got all the attention, but silver 'stole the show in 2010'
Worley edges to giant win
Tessa Worley of France takes 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Giant Slalom on December 12, 2010 in St.Moritz, Switzerland. (Photo by Alain Grosclaude/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)
Investors light up energy sector
Market watchers switch focus to smart stock picking
Cantor chief sings praises of U.S. equities in 2011
Old wells see new life, and big profits
Give your RESP a year-end checkup
Elections Canada takes Tories to task over hidden campaign expenses
Canada's chief electoral officer Marc Mayrand waits to testify before the Commons ethics committee on July 15, 2008.
10 shot in 'outrageous display of gang violence' in Vancouver
Wait for the fine print on perimeter security
Bolts' Stamkos spoils Canucks party
Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lighting smiles after scoring the overtime winning goal during their game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on December 11, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Tampa Bay won 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)
UFC villain Koscheck jeered in Montreal
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, left, squares off with challenger Josh Koscheck in Montreal Friday, December 10, 2010 aheard of their fight which takes place in Montreal on Saturday, December 11.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
NHL Roundup: Pens' Fleury closes the door on Sabres
Dec. 12: Your lookahead horoscope
Inside the Octagon
John Howard, right, from Boston, takes a right to the jaw from Thiago Alves, from Brazil, during their welterweight bout at UFC 124 Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Cleveland State off to perfect start
Naslund becomes third Canuck to have jersey retired
Vancouver Canucks former team captain Markus Naslund and his wife Lotta walk to centre ice ice during a ceremony celebrating the retirement of Naslund's number at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, Dec 11, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Morris
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