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November 1

Library committee says no to closing branches
Toronto Public Library staff Shinta Martina places books on the shelves of the St. James Town branch on Sherbourne Street.
Ottawa urged to help expedite licences for foreign-trained doctors
Jays' LaCava turns down general manager's job with Orioles
Best pictures from November 1
A Hindu devotee with sindhur, or vermillion powder, on her forehead worships the Sun god during the Hindu Chhat festival in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh.
Lars Eller finally finding his groove for Habs
Montreal Canadiens center Lars Eller (81) during the warm-up session prior to the first period against Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-US PRESSWIRE
Excerpt from Robert Fowler's book 'A Season in Hell'
Rutledge tees it up in Canadian Tour finale
Victoria golfer Jim Rutledge
Five men guilty of breaching federal lobbyist code
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd leaves Parliament Hill after appearing before a House of Commons committee on April 20, 2010.
Michael Jordan relinquishes Presidents Cup role
Fred Couples and Michael Jordan
Proposed Toronto Hydro sale delayed
The Toronto Hydro windmill on the grounds of the CNE at sunrise.
Canada loses ground on bribery ranking
The RCMP searched SNC-Lavalin's Oakville office after being tipped off about corruption allegations involving the Padma Bridge project in Bangladesh.
Bruins rally past Senators
Milan Lucic #17 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal in the first period against the Ottawa Senators on November 1, 2011 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Police ignored report on missing prostitute, inquiry told
Elaine Allan walks to B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster where she was to tesitfy in the trial of accused killer Robert Pickton on May 10, 2007. Ms. Allan knew five of Mr. Pickton's victims.
Papandreou's bailout strategy unnerves European leaders
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou arrives for a cabinet meeting in Athens on Tuesday.
Bombers push Brink into action against Stamps
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Alex Brink. File: REUTERS/Fred Greenslade
New party could change look of Quebec politics
Former Parti Quebecois cabinet minister Francois Legault announces the creation of a new political party, the Coalition pour l'avenir du Quebec, at a news conference in Quebec City, Monday, February 21, 2011 .
Vancouver can't end Occupy without going to court, council told
Vancouver mayoral candidate Suzanne Anton poses for a photo across the street from the Occupy Vancouver tent city, October 26, 2011 in Vancouver.
Christy Clark's early Chinese marketing success founders
B.C. Premier Christy Clark arrives at a news conference at Adanac Seafoods in Vancouver on Oct. 27, 2011. She outlined the details for her coming trade mission to Asia.
Making game-changing assists off the court
Robert MacLeod
Flaherty to warn about perils of bailout delay
Comedian and actor Joe Flaherty in roles from his days with SCTV handout
The secret to living longer: It's not what you eat, but how much
Hockey guru takes stats to the masses
Allan Maki
Surprising Oilers about to be road tested
Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, right, celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers with teammate Jordan Eberle during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Saturday, October 22, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
In the shadow of (Gran)Papa Hemingway
John Hemingway in Montreal on Oct. 27, 2011.
Gauri Gill's shots of 'ordinary heroism' win Grange Prize
A detail from Gauri Gill's Urma and Nimli, Lunkaransar, from the series Notes from the Desert.
Victoria overrun by deer as some locals propose cull
A female black tailed deer is spotted grazing on the grouds of Government House in Victoria, BC.
Patrick deWitt's 'The Sisters Brothers' wins Writers' Trust Prize
Canadian author Patrick deWitt, shortlisted for the Booker Prize for The Sisters Brothers.
U.S. war of bank fees backfires
Banks began crafting the monthly debit card charges to make up revenue lost to a law that slashes the fees they charge retailers when consumers swipe their cards. The fees sparked a firestorm of criticism from consumers and politicians.
In turbulent times, dull is dandy
Canada's top glee club singing the blues over finances
Maggie Hull performs a solo during a rehearsal with the Youth Singers of Calgary.
The joke's on Rick Perry in Occupy Wall Street gaffe
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry quoted an excerpt from a satirical Globe and Mail article about Occupy Toronto protesters as if it were fact.
RIM stock falls below $20 a share
RIM called August's launch of several new BlackBerry devices the most successful in the company's history.
Pakistan balks at joint probe of Afghan envoy's death
Afghanistan proposed a joint investigation with Pakistan into the assassination of Afghan leader Burhanuddin Rabbani, but the Pakistanis rejected their offer this week.
What does hedge fund know about CP? Less than you think
Fabrice Taylor
A second chance for overdose victims
Toronto Public Health's naloxone kit contains an antidote for overdoses of heroin, morphine, oxycontin and other opium-based narcotics.
Blue Jays' free-agent strategy: Overpay for the short term
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos will soon begin the process of trying to improve his pitching staff. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Study of workplace priorities highlights generation gap
A recent study found that younger workers -- from the millennial generation -- place a much higher priority on a fun workplace and congenial co-workers than boomers or staff in their 60s.
G20's European rescue ability weakens
Protesters take part in an anti-G20 demonstration through the streets of Nice on November 1, 2011 in Nice, France. Anti-G20 protesters are gathered in Nice ahead of the arrival of the world's top economic leaders for the G20 summit in Cannes on November 3rd and 4th.
Law profession faces an 'articling crisis'
Meagan Williams, who is studying for her bar exam, found herself facing a ‘huge barrier’ when she could not immediately secure an articling position.
Greek Prime Minister Papandreou takes a high-stakes gamble
By calling a referendum, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou risks being told to turn his back on the European bailout he welcomed a few days ago.
Escalating risks hurt U.S. banking shares
Wall Street
Navigating the deluge of dividend ETFs
John Heinzl
Pressure in Israel mounts for response to Gaza missiles
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his security cabinet met Tuesday to discuss how to respond to recent rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.
OSC to unveil 18 new enforcement cases
OSC enforcement director Tom Atkinson
Microsoft software bug linked to 'Duqu' virus
Microsoft Windows Vista operating system is shown at a consumer electronics store, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 in Danvers, Mass.
Dinner tonight: A twist on some classic comfort foods
Lucy Waverman
Spotlight intensifies on Italy's economic troubles
A street vendor sits in front of the BNL bank in Rome, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. Europe's days-old plan to solve its crippling debt crisis has been thrown into turmoil by the Greek Prime Minister's shock decision to call a referendum on the country's latest rescue package.
CFL suspends Bombers' Johnny Sears Jr. for head shot
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Steven Jyles leaves the game with an injury after being hit by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of their CFL game in Winnipeg, October 28, 2011. REUTERS/Fred Greenslade
Carney names well-known S&P analyst 'special adviser'
Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada, holds a press conference to discuss the contents of the Monetary Policy Report at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Photos: The cranberry harvest in B.C.
Using a float boom, a Mexican migrant worker rounds up floating cranberries at a farm in Richmond, B.C., on Oct. 28, 2011.
Seventh suspicious package found at costume store
(Leo Kowal / iStockphoto)
Manchester United looks to rebound at Old Trafford
Manchester United's Nani controls the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Everton in Liverpool, northern England October 29, 2011. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
Occupy Toronto protester 'Jeremy' responds to Rick Perry
A demonstrator attends the Occupy LA encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall on Oct. 25, 2011.
Ottawa can plant the seed for Canada to feed the world
Neil Reynolds
Dreaded 'freshman 15' is a myth, study finds
Rogers to test pick-and-pay TV in Ontario
Rogers head office in Toronto
Trolling for potential takeover targets
Last Man in Tower, by Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga
Q&A: Implantable medical devices
Kenichi Takahata works on the Micro Electro Discharge Machine in his laboratory at University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Pay to play? Bookstore asks author for appearance fee
Interior view of Indigo bookstore in Toronto.
Google jumps into Canadian e-book business
Qantas turning eyes toward Asia
A Qantas Airways aircraft takes off from Sydney Domestic Airport.
Three miscarriages didn't stop me from trying again
Take a tour of a British poppy factory
Primary school students, from left, Phoebe Dukes, Georgia May and Grace McGinty make poppy wreaths on a class trip to the British Legion Poppy Factory in west London.
Canada to keep, but not hike, current UNESCO funding
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Nov. 1, 2011.
Heating sounds hamper classroom learning
Why men like to cook and other food secrets from Adam Gopnik
Author Adam Gopnik at Lexington Ave. and 59th Street, one of the author's favorite places in New York.
Canada should not punish UNESCO
Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird responds to a question during a question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, October 31, 2011. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Looking for a challenge in the kitchen? Try Momofuku's Crack Pie
Chocolate chocolate cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar.
Canada's broken promise
Constancio Claver, a doctor in the Philippines, walks for a half-hour to his 10-hour shift at an emergency homeless shelter. He arrived in Canada four years ago.
David Keith Orton
David Keith Orton
Answering the hiring question with psychological testing
Camelina: a new oil boom (in the kitchen)
Dan Vandenhurk, Ron Emde and Colin Rosengren of Three Farmers.
Air force fears Ottawa's buying too few stealth fighter jets
Defence Minister Peter MacKay checks out the cockpit of a F-35 Joint Strike Fighter mockup in Ottawa on July 16, 2010.
Oilers' Andy Sutton suspended five games
Edmonton Oilers' Andy Sutton and Colorado Avalanche's Shane O'Brien fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday.
Peter Buffett's rich life doesn't come from family wealth
Peter Buffett, Warren Buffett's son, runs his father's $1-billion philanthropic foundation.
The close: Dow, TSX trip over more concerns about Europe
A share trader reacts during the morning trading session at Frankfurt's stock exchange November 1, 2011.
B.C. law aimed at thieves who steal telephone wire for copper, other metal
Metal scavengers unload scrap metal at a recycling facility July 17, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Tapioca Pudding with Marmalade
Sweet and Spicy Leg of Lamb
Mushroom Prosciutto Sauté on Croutes
Honda to keep CR-V buyers waiting even longer
2012 Honda CR-V Concept
Young G20 delegates speak out from France
Protesters take part in an anti-G20 demonstration on Nov. 1, 2011 in Nice, France. Anti-G20 protesters are gathered in Nice ahead of the arrival of the world's top economic leaders for the G20 summit in Cannes on Nov. 3 and 4
Referendum hinges on how Greeks frame austerity question
The European Union and Greek flags fly near the Parthenon in Athens on Oct. 31, 2011.
Oops! Rick Perry mixes up funny for fact in Globe and Mail article
Texas Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks during a forum on manufacturing November 1, 2011 at Vermeer Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa.
IIROC fills management hole with new hire
Pleeease, Santa: The 10 toys your kids will want
Six-year-old Adrian Ricciuti plays with Santa at the The Canadian Toy Associations's annual Hot Toys for the Holidays preview, held at the Toronto Zoo on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Should I hang on to my U.S. currency?
Nancy Woods
Joey Crabb recalled by Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Joey Crabb (46) congratulates goaltender James Reimer (34) following an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Denver. Toronto beat Colorado 4-3. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Hugh Grant is new father of baby girl
British actor Hugh Grant outside the Houses of Parliament in London, where a debate was being held into the allegations of phone hacking by journalists Wednesday July 6, 2011.
Gold stocks rise on Einhorn comments
Gold bars
Canadian family released after a month in Saudi Arabian prison
Canada's Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Diane Ablonczy speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa October 31, 2011.
Supreme Court of N.S. orders provincial court judge removed from case
Pete Townshend says 'digital vampire' Apple should provide iTunes A&R
Musician Pete Townshend of The Who performs at halftime of Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Cyber security checklist
Online Check List
Ludia to hire 100 for Montreal video-game studio
Screengrab of Ludia.com games.
Privacy czar shoots down Tory rationale for destroying gun records
A rifle owner puts guns back in its case at a hunting camp near Ottawa on Sept. 15, 2010.
Jockey Francine Villeneuve reaches milestone
Flames need more from top line
Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames knocks the pucks down at the start of warm up before his game against the St Louis Blues on October 28, 2011 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)
Ontario's Duncan against financial transactions tax
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan was pleased that politicians wouldn't have to potentially step in and block a cross-border deal.
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