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Mixing mishap at Ashbridge's Bay creates dangerous chlorine gas
Cricket: Yousuf to the rescue for Pakistan
Cricket: Yousuf to the rescue for Pakistan
Premiers urged to get serious about aboriginal education
Led by premiers Gordon Campbell of B.C., Greg Selinger of Manitoba and Dalton McGuinty of Ontario, a host of Canada's premiers and aboriginal leaders stroll along the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man., on Wednesday.
Alleged murder plot rocks cash-for-gold rivalry
Harold Gerstel, known as Harold the Jewelry Buyer in his television commericials, at his Bathurst Street store in Toronto on Aug. 4.
What's Harper's take on census? He won't say just yet
Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks to reporters at Red Cross headquarters in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2010.
Ward Gallery of Immigration planned for City Hall
Proposal would turn City Hall's vacant 3rd-floor mezzanine into a Gallery of Immigration.
And in this corner, the great Grit slayer
Lawrence Martin
Rugby: Faingaa Twins ready for Kiwi clash
Australian Wallabies player Saia Faingaa (C) spins a pass out during the Captain's Run as they prepare for their Bledisoe Cup match against the New Zealand All Blacks, in Melbourne on July 30, 2010. The Australian team are bidding to avoid their worst trans-Tasman losing sequence in 63 years when they take on the all-conquering All Blacks in a Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup Test at the Docklands stadium on July 31. Getty Images/William WEST
Protected coral reefs vulnerable to climate change
Red Tree Coral. Marine reserves do not protect coral from the effects of climate change, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University.
Whale's tale gets Hollywood edge
Killer whale Luna, separated from his pod in 2001 and living in Nootka Sound in British Columbia until killed by a boat's propeller in 2006, both endeared himself to, and was considered a nuisance by, locals in Gold River.
The Facebook of forest fires
Screen grab from http://firehistory.ok.ubc.ca/, a site earmarked to allow users to post information about forest fires in British Columbia.
A province ablaze
A water bomber sprays flame retardant over a fire near Spotted Lake in Osoyoos, B.C., on Monday. The province has already burned through its firefighting budget for the year.
Canadian content
Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Adarius Bowman catches a pass in front of Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Bo Smith (R) during the first half of their CFL football game in Hamilton October 12, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Cassese
Woman survived Pickton attack by cutting his jugular, court heard
Artist's sketch shows accused serial killer Robert Pickton taking notes as Judge James Williams instructs the jury at Pickton's murder trial in New Westminster, B.C., Nov. 30, 2007.
NFL orders up some more Canadian bacon
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle John Chick practices on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Photo by Troy Fleece/The Globe and Mail
Made-in-Canada moon buggy backed by stimulus cash
Why judge ruled against Pickton 'confession'
Habs, Flames head outdoors
Calgary Flames' Steve Staios, right, and Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges pose with sticks and jerseys during a press conference for the 2011 NHL Heritage Classic game in Calgary on Wednesday August 4, 2010. The 2011 NHL Heritage Classic will take place on February 20, 2011, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
Why the Pickton trial dealt with 6 murder charges, not 26
Tourists take a tour of the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa, Friday, July 30, 2010.
The colour of money: Hollywood invests in Canada's ethnic diversity
From left, Carmina Bernhardt, Lorne Hiro and 10-year-old Oliver Masuda at a Toronto casting call on Aug. 4.
Overturning California gay-marriage ban pushes issue closer to Supreme Court
Konrad Yakabuski
Bills join forces with Argos
Argos' Lemon safe for now
Toronto Argonauts head coach Jim Barker (L) gives instructions to quarterback Cleo Lemon against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the first half of their pre-season CFL game in Toronto, on Sunday, June 13, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrien Veczan
Haiti's power problem up close
Talbot hopes to sink Argos
Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Andre Talbot (4) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Frank Murphy (88) during the first half of their CFL game against the Calgary Stampeders in Toronto July 12, 2007. REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski (CANADA)
Popp sticking with Als
Lions suffer from thorn in paw
B.C. Lions' quarterback Travis Lulay (R) fumbles the ball against the Edmonton Eskimos during the first half of their CFL football game in Edmonton July 30, 2010. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
A new take on Newton: making numbers a game
Three youths charged with first-degree murder in death of Toronto teen
Interactive: Vancouver's murdered and missing
An exhibit from the Pickton trial, a poster board of 48 missing women shown to Pickton during the 11 hours interview on day after he was arrested. Names of those identified in court: #1 Sereena Abotsway; #3 Andrea Joesbury; #4 Mona Wilson; #17 Georgina Papin; #26 Marnie Frey; #48 Brenda Wolfe outside the BC Supreme Court in New Westminster January 30, 2007 on the seven day of the trial for accused serial killer Robert Pickton
July catches investors in buying mood
Wheat turmoil hits home on the Prairies
The last stands of wheat remain before being harvested by the Sawyer family near Acme, Alta., in September, 2009.
Ti-Cats' Arland Bruce III has the last laugh
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Arland Bruce III (R) breaks free from Donovan Alexander (5) and other Saskatchewan Roughrider defenders on his way to a second half touchdown during Canadian Football League action in Regina, July 31, 2010. REUTERS/Fred Greenslade
BP declares 'static kill' of blowout
Bobby Bolton, BP wellsite leader, talks to reporters on the Helix Q4000, which is performing the static kill procedure, at the site of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010.
Lighting the way forward in Haiti
Jury-rigged power outlets such as this one hooked up to a tree in Jacmel, Haiti, are an example of how camp residents are creating their own solutions - sometimes illegal ones - to the chronic lack of power in the earthquake-ravaged city.
TTC promotes driving - Zipcars only
Complaint sparks police raid on marijuana compassion club
IVF treatment: regulate, then fertilize
Keep state hands off the BlackBerry handheld
The new BlackBerry Torch is displayed during a product introduction, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in New York.
August tomato crop helps put the B in BLT
The price of pork bellies, used to make bacon, has skyrocketed
Deal Wrap: Kinross gets approval, CPPIB goes shopping
CFL Twitter war escalates
Calgary Stampeders' Nik Lewis wraps his legs around the goal post to celelebrate a touchdown against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, July 24, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
Pickton legal saga ends as remaining charges stayed
RCMP officers stand by the gate at a house in Port Coquitlam, B.C. on February 7, 2002. Police are investigating the house and surrounding 28-acres as part of their investigation into the disappearance of up to 50 women.
Great-West Lifeco profit beats forecasts
Alomar served with restraining order
Roberto Alomar during his time with the Cleveland Indians in 1999.
Crime overhaul targets gang leaders, madams and bookies
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announces new regulations to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to fight organized crime during a Montreal news conference on Aug. 4, 2010.
My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding headed to New York
Yes, I am a real mother
Douglas Davenport
Greens in love, a pearl in Cleopatra, old people still feel
Hard to see the upside of a Barnes & Noble sale
Extra pregnancy pounds can hurt your baby, study shows
Sound the alarm on Stockwell Day's statistics
Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Stockwell Day speaks during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Tuesday Aug. 3, 2010.
Fertilizer sector buoyed by strong results, outlook
Michael Wilson, president and CEO of Agrium, addresses the company's annual meeting in Calgary on May 12.
Video: Ford supporter on gay marriage
Teachers' fund snaps up Transocean stock
File picture: Fire boat crews battle the blazing remnants of Transocean's Deepwater Horizon rig.
Injunction could delay voluntary census
Tories blast back in tit-for-tat feud, labelling Liberals 'soft on crime'
Editorial cartoon by Brian Gable
Kinross profit sharply higher
Kinross CEO Tye Burt
New standard measures plug-in vehicles
The Chevy Volt.
Ottawa student pleads guilty to U.S. sex assault
Sun Life earnings take a hit
Sun Life stadium in Florida
Heat and light both issues in storing tires
Electric cars could make toll roads inevitable
If all these cars were charged at home, the government would need another way to make up the money it would lose in gas taxes.
Past Winners
London calling for CPPIB
The close: Agrium, Potash Corp. boost TSX
An idea ahead of its time
Elena Dementieva of Russia celebrates with the trophy after defeating compatriot Maria Sharapova to win the final match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto, August 23, 2009.
The billionaires who are giving it away
Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft Corporation. Worth: $53-billion.
Court challenge lodged against Ontario's stiff under-21 driving law
CPPIB partner in London office-building deal
Little Fenway: A look at a scaled down version of the classic field in Vermont
How RIM shares lost about $2.7-billion over two days
Michael Babad
Canadian junior hockey team summer camp opens
Heavy, sweaty and a little bit derivative
The Black Keys perform at Kool Haus in Toronto on Aug. 3.
Victorian photocollages: Paper, scissors, mock
André Laplante's piano holds audience captive
André Laplante performs at Carlu on the opening night of the Toronto Summer Music Festival.
The cars behind the turnaround
2011 Ford Explorer
Reinsdorf resurfaces as Coyotes sale stalls
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf signs autographs for fans before Game 1 of the World Series between the White Sox and the Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field, Oct. 22, 2005, in Chicago. (CP PHOTO ARCHIVES/ AP/ Mark J. Terrill)
BP puzzles
U.S. discusses BlackBerry concerns with Saudis, others
Michael Babad
The rock 'em sock 'em Greens
Georges Laraque speaks to reporters as the start of Canadiens training camp in Montreal on Sept. 19, 2007.
Whistling Straits, Hole-by-hole
Is it good bacteria?
Professor Gregor Reid at the University of Western Ontario. A growing number of people have turned probiotics for a host of health reasons, including candida, digestion, brain development, diarrhea and boosting the immune system.
Woods to play his way onto Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods answers questions on the eve of the Bridgestone International
Is China prepping for a property collapse?
Saving tomorrow's oceans with today's dishes
Vikram Vij's Sablefish dish in Vancouver, BC. Photo:
Wines that go well with sablefish
Anka, Cummings to fete Walk of Fame
Paul Anka
McLaren legend taking to the streets
The McLaren MP4-12C.
What's Rob Nicholson's take on unreported crime?
Nokia faces resistance at $10
Lou Schizas
The best car for teens and seniors
Midsize: Honda Accord
Cyber predator who targeted 55 teen girls jailed for 10 years
A racing icon comes to Canada
The McLaren MP4-12C.
Canadian housing market cools
Deep brain stimulation shows promise in fight against Alzheimer's
Android knocks BlackBerry out of U.S. consumer lead
Allenby withdraws from Bridgestone
Robert Allenby of Australia reacts after missing his birdie putt on the 17th hole final round play of the Tournament Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida May 9, 2010. REUTERS/Hans Deryk
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