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Citizens rally against shortened library hours
Children play at the newly renovated Cedarbrae Public Library in Scarborough on Nov. 16, 2011.
Redford tries to put her House in order
Alberta Premier Alison Redford addresses The Economic Club of Canada at Toronto's Royal York Hotel on Nov. 16, 2011.
Lions enter Grey Cup with rare chance to win at home
B.C. Lions Shawn Gore cheers from the bench during the second half of their CFL Western Conference Final football game against the Edmonton Eskimos in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 20, 2011.
Patrice Bergeron can relate to Crosby
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) celebrates with teammate Patrice Bergeron after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in National Hockey League action Monday, November 21, 2011 in Montreal.
Bruins blank Canadiens
Boston Bruins right wing Nathan Horton (18) falls after battling for the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin (74) and captain Brian Gionta (21) during the first period at the Bell Centre.
Ford loses bid to limit curbside recycling
City council's executive committee has voted to allow Torontonians to continue putting extra recycling in plastic bags beside their blue bins.
He sowed seeds of multinational pet products company
Rolf Hagen as a young man.
Report lists areas where Pickton investigation fell short
Crosby gives hockey a much-needed boost
Roy MacGregor
B.C. electoral officer calls for reforms to engage youth
A polling station sign in Victoria on Tuesday May 12, 2009.
Crosby makes sensational return
Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his first goal of the season against the New York Islanders in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011.
New Whistler council wins by avalanche
A sign welcomes guests to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011.
Defeated NPA candidate blasts Anton's campaign style
In happier times: NPA council candidate and Vancouver's Civic Non-Partisan Association candidate for Mayor, Suzanne Anton on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
Vancouver council's left-wing alliance off to a rocky start
Mayor Gregor Robertson thanks his supporters after he was re-elected as mayor of Vancouver.
Matt Lombardi may need surgery
Tomas Plekanec #14 of the Montreal Canadiens and Matthew Lombardi #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs chase the puck during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on October 22, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Leafs won 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
Results vary as Occupy protesters react to eviction deadlines
Two protesters with Occupy Vancouver hug after they moved their camp to occupy the court house in Vancouver, Nov. 21, 2011.
Republicans, Democrats ditch deficit talks to keep election pitches intact
Members of the media seek comment from Democratic Senator John Kerry after a special debt-reduction committee of the U.S. Congress failed to reach agreement on Nov. 21, 2011.
Days of blindly topping up medicare are over
André Picard
The Occupy ruling: where individual rights meet the community
Marcus Gee
Sex, love and vampire babies: What is Twilight teaching kids?
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson star in Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1.
Cold comfort as Occupy Vancouver washed away with the rain
Protesters march through downtown streets after vacating the downtown Occupy Vancouver site on Nov. 21, 2011.
Like Crosby, Canadian alpine skier makes post-concussion comeback
Canada's Robbie Dixon carves a turn in the second run of the men's giant slalom alpine ski event at the Olympic Winter Games in Whistler B.C. Tuesday February 23, 2010.
Blue Bombers gear up for Grey Cup
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' running back Chris Garrett celebrates after defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during their CFL Eastern final football game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Todd Korol
Sidney Crosby emerges out of the darkness and into on-ice spotlight
Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his first goal of the season against the New York Islanders in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011.
Montreal Impact get first look at expansion talent
Julian de Guzman of Canada is taken down by Ramon Sanchez of El Salvador at Crew Stadium on July 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.
No honeymoon for Spain's new PM
Prime-minister-designate Mariano Rajoy greets supporters after winning Spain's national election on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. He is accompanied by his wife, Elvira Fernandez Balboa, left, and Maria Dolores de Cospedal, secretary-general of the Popular Party.
Holiday makeup that sparkles (but not as much as the tree)
The best way to go from day to night is to add a little sparkle with glitter liner, says Lynne Ryan, national makeup artist for Murale. 'You can add it right on top of your eyeshadow. ... It gives you that evening look really, really quick.'
Fashion photos of the week: Nov. 22
Models present creations during the Sri Lanka design festival's Close Up on Young Talent fashion show in Mount Lavinia, a suburb of Colombo on November 19, 2011.
First-nations youth inhabit two different spheres
Kenzie Wilson of Clear Lake, MB poses for a photograph next to a Canadair CT-114 Tutor (Snowbirds) at the Museum of Aviation in Ottawa on November 21, 2011.
Investors pile into U.S. bond market, fuel rise in greenback
U.S. dollars
Tyler Bozak bounces back
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammates on the bench during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto November 12, 2011.
Egypt's slip into authoritarianism, and a complacent West
Egyptian activists stick their mothes with an Arabic slogan read " No for military trials for civilians" during a rally in Cairo's Tahrir square, Egypt, Friday, Nov.18, 2011. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
The Occupiers should pack up and go home
A protester is pushed onto the sidewalk by a City of Toronto police officer near the Occupy Toronto grounds in St. James Park in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Bylaw officers placed a new batch of eviction notices on tents and structures at the site. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
Setting a course for innovation success
Minister of State for Science and Technology Gary Goodyear delivers some remarks as Chair Tom Jenkins releases the final report of a panel review of federal support to reasearch and development at a news conference in Ottawa, Oct. 17, 2011.
Alberta looks to record year for gas, oil leases
'There is a realization by Albertans that we can’t continue just the way we’ve been continuing for the last couple of years and hope the good ship [of] oil prices will continue to come in,' says Alberta Finance Minister Ron Liepert.
Justin Bieber takes paternity test: report
Singer Justin Bieber smiles as he performs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 20, 2011.
U.S. must 'certify' Canada before Khadr can return
The Harper government has promised the Obama administration that it is “inclined to favourably consider” Omar Khadr’s desire to serve his remaining prison time in Canada.
Gymboree pulls 'sexist' onesies
Some mommy bloggers are offended by the slogan 'Pretty like mommy' on Gymboree clothing.
GM to restart SUV production in Tennessee
A General Motors Co. Chevrolet Equinox crossover vehicle sits on display at the Bobby Murray Chevrolet dealership in Raleigh, N.C.
RIM's inventory overhang could crimp future results
David Milstead
Do you need a 'Walden zone' in your home?
Gen Y shows strong interest in launching businesses
Nov. 22: Letters to the editor
“Let the woman learn in silence with subjection.” I’m glad Olivia won, but shouldn’t she have been following the rules?
Jorgen (George) Ostendorfer
Jörgen (George) Ostendorfer
Recover from holiday stress in the Turks and Caicos
The beach at Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos.
RCMP investigator on Pickton file not supported by her bosses, top cop testifies
Crown star witness Lynn Ellingsen leaves B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, B.C. after a morning of testimony in the trial of accused serial killer Robert Pickton Monday June 25, 2007.
Speaker declines to intervene in CBC document dispute
Pedestrians walk past the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation building in Toronto in June of 2006.
Property transactions plunge in China's big cities
Classical music without the tuxes and pricey tickets? It's a revolution!
Edwin Huizinga at the Carmel Bach Festival, 2010
Ai Weiwei backers get naked after what is seen as latest harassment of artist
Detail of a year-old photo of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and four women, in which all five subjects are naked. Last Thursday, Ai’s cameraman Zhao Zhao was reportedly questioned by police for four hours about the photo on the grounds he was spreading pornography.
Hewlett-Packard looks ahead to 'rebuilding year'
Hewlett-Packard revenue beats forecasts
This is my headline for picture gallery
Fibs destined to fail, politicians told
Editorial cartoon by Brian Gable
My love affair with nicotine
Fast Ford Nation! The viral video
Screen grab from the video sendup of Rob Ford's Toronto that went viral
The close: Dow falls to one-month low
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange November 2, 2011
Is the euro zone's debt crisis beginning to 'rot its core'?
Michael Babad
When a crisis hits, wise investors don't flee the market
John Reese
Canada's Sheila Reid races to second straight NCAA cross-country title
Raonic surprised but pleased with award
Milos Raonic hits a backhand on his way to defeating Pete Sampras 7-6, 6-1 in a celebrity tennis event in Toronto on Thursday November 17, 2011.
From pipelines to mines, energy projects raise questions across B.C.
Aboriginals from British Columbia protest in front of the headquarters of Enbridge before the company's annual general meeting in Calgary, Alberta, May 11, 2011.
Flaherty's decision to extend deficit timeline met with shrug, poll finds
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks at a news conference in Beijing on Nov. 14, 2011.
Carson Block skewers again
Carson Block, of Muddy Waters Research, is pictured in this undated photograph.
Toronto man gets jail time after pouring water on bus driver
Video: Learning to paint like a master
Screen grab from video of Canadian Stage actors Jim Mezon (blue overalls) and David Coomber learning to paint like Mark Rothko for their roles in the play "Reds"
A religious conversion that's heritage-friendly
Terra Firma Homes preserved the church’s character by using wood around the trim.
Islanders-Penguins preview
Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders scores at 41 seconds of the second period against the Montreal Canadiens and is hugged by John Tavares #91 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 17, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Why Black Friday could be profitable for investors
Crowds of shoppers rush through the doors of Macy's in search of Black Friday bargains.
Ontario doctor banned from prescribing narcotics after painkiller probe
Levac elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature
Newly elected Speaker of the Ontario Legislature, Liberal MPP Dave Levac is guided toward the Speaker's chair by fellow MPPs Jerry Ouellette and Liz Sandals at Queen's Park on Nov. 21 2011.
No somersaults for this Russian play
Lucy Peacock in "Do You Turn Somersaults?"
Dumb, smart & funny things people said and did today
Michael Babad
Vancouver protesters move to Robson Square
Protesters with Occupy Vancouver load up a moving truck in Vancouver Nov. 21, 2011.
The low, low, lowdown on money market returns
Jefferies rejects "rumours, half truths and lies"
How do I keep young activists from being demoralized?
France urges freeze on Iranian oil purchases, central bank assets
A petrochemical complex at Mahshahr on the Persian Gulf coast.
Woman charged with attempted murder after toddler falls from Toronto balcony
A police car waits at the scene after a three-year-old child fell from a sixth floor apartment overnight in Toronto.
Don't kid yourself: U.S. supercommittee set up to fail
Oxfam America activists dress as members of the U.S. supercommittee on Oct. 26, 2011, in Washington D.C.
How one Sister is helping women in Winnipeg
Sister Lesley Sacouman, executive director of Holy Names' House of Peace, tends to Eden and Hosanna, a pair of canaries, in Neighbours, her residence for single women in transition in downtown Winnipeg.
After upgrades, RIM faces target cuts
BlackBerry PlayBook Even though RIM has again cut the price of their lowest-end tablet (now $200 if you can find it in stock at bestbuy.ca), their tablet is no slouch. Blackberry owners will find that their phones synergize well with the tablet, and the interface is great for media consumption. Now, if they could only get more apps...
Leafs get their quarter-season report cards
Tim Connolly #12 and Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a second period goal during NHL game action against the Pittsburgh Penguins October 29, 2011 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Brad White/Getty Images)
Bruins' winning streak on the line against Habs
Tyler Seguin and the Boston Bruins hope to extend their seven-game winning at the Bell Centre in Monreal on Monday when they face the Canadiens. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Bloody scenes from Tahrir: 'It is horrible,' says Egypt's only female presidential hopeful
NDP seizes on fresh G8 revelations: 'Where is the accountability?'
An RCMP officer patrols the shores near Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on June 24, 2010,. ahead of the G8 summit.
Egyptian clashes fuel investor anxiety
An Egyptian protester runs for cover during clashes on the third day with security forces at Tahrir Square in Cairo on Nov. 21, 2011
Lego robots play Gears of War 3, Skyrim
Guy Himber's Lego robot interacts with an Xbox 360 controller to perform repetitive actions in Gears of War 3.
Ouch! An expensive repair for a Mercury Sable owner
Rob MacGregor
Romeo-and-Juliet marriage lasted one day, 'honour killings' trial told
Tooba Mohammad Yahya, husband Mohammad Shafia and son Hamed Mohammed Shafia are escorted to court in Kinston last month.
World needs science, science needs women
New oil reserves seen reducing Saudi Arabia's importance
Mining trucks carry loads of oil-laden sand at the Albian Sands oil sands project in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Canadian Satellite Radio to transmit gains to investors: analyst
Darcy Keith
Party photos of the week: 10-year anniversary for Faulhaber Public Relations
Christine Faulhaber and Glen Baxter
Readying to gobble up business on Small Business Saturday
Why a Blue Bombers' joy is tinged with sadness
Allan Maki
MF Global shortfall could exceed $1.2-billion: trustee
MF Global's offices in Manhattan
Sidney hits the ice for Pens' morning skate
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby stretches during the "morning skate" in preparation for his game against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2011. REUTERS/David DeNoma
Rio Tinto/Hathor: power struggle
workers at the Cameco McArthur River uranium mine site in northern Saskatchewan in this photo from 2007.
Prime's 'go shop' provision yields Fairfax bid
NASCAR still needs more emphasis on rewarding winners
Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 and the 2011 Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2011 in Homestead, Florida. This is his third NASCAR Championship.
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