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Senators edge Panthers in OT
Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil (25) is congratulated by teammates Jason Spezza (19) Sergei Gonchar (55) and Daniel Alfredsson (11) after scoring during first period NHL hockey action against the Florida Panthers in Ottawa Thursday December 22, 2011.
Year in hashtags: Tweets from the 'It Gets Better' campaign
For gay teens, words of understanding and support on YouTube
Chris Koene, 29, who lives in Calgary came out to friends and family this summer, around the time he discovered "It Gets Better" . He made his own video and says other videos in the campaign have helped him.
Credit cards make Christmas merry for Canadians
Last minute Christmas shoppers crowd Sherway Gardens shopping mall in Toronto, Ont. Dec. 21, 2011.
Mystified friends canvass neighbourhood for missing man
Constable Paul Lindsay speaks to pedestrian Richard Weald Thursday as Vancouver Police canvas the Downtown Eastside for information relating to the disappearance of Matthew Huszar.
Kadri winner sinks Sabres
Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Maple Leafs tries to get around Robyn Regehr #24 of the Buffalo Sabres during NHL action at The Air Canada Centre December 22, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Last school drops rule that students wear ID cards around their necks
Northern's principal Ron Felsen said the lanyard idea 'was good, but it became impossible to manage.'
Poker champ glad to be alive after beating, robbery
World Series of Poker champion Jonathan Duhamel holds up his bracelet at a news conference in Montreal on Nov. 11, 2010. Duhamel has had his coveted championship bracelet stolen in a home invasion.
Supreme Court's securities regulator decision delivers stern reminder to PM
John Ibbitson
Arguing with your teen? Why that might be a good thing
Supreme Court to hear Rasouli end-of-life case
Parichehr Salasel, wife of Hassan Rasouli who has been in a coma since undergoing brain surgery in October, photographed while visiting her husband at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto Nove. 29, 2011.
Holiday season adds torment for ailing Afghan vets
Kevin Berry, a former soldier who served in Afghanistan with the Canadian Army's 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, is seen here at his home in Port Moody, British Columbia, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011.
Noel, noel, no ads, no ads
The Queen makes her annual pitch for the monarchy in her 2010 Christmas address.
Court ruling at least provides a path for a national watchdog
Canada's Supreme Court Justices pose for a photo at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa Nov. 14, 2011. The Justices are (bottom row L - R) Morris Fish, Louis LeBel, Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Marie Deschamps, Rosalie Abella; (top row L - R) Michael Moldaver, Marshall Rothstein, Thomas Cromwell and Andromache Karakatsanis.
America's missing corporate family involvement
Dominic Barton of management consultancy McKinsey believes that there needs to be a ‘deep reform’ of America’s ‘quarterly capitalism,’ with one of the culprits being ‘the ills stemming from dispersed and disengaged ownership.’
National regulator ruling a setback for Ottawa, but not necessarily a dead issue
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, back to the camera, said he won’t move ahead with the proposed national regulator law, but that the government “will review the decision carefully and act in accordance with it.”
A portfolio that won't keep you up at night
With gifts, cakes and evergreen trees, Indians celebrate the ultimate festival
Anna and Dave Hambly are the Canadian owners of Red Moon Bakery which opened its doors in New Delhi, 2007. They are favorites with the expat community as well as the local population.
Tips for cracking a tough job market
Cracking a tough job market
If you were the voice of Canada, what would you say?
In a fresh spin on national branding, each week, an ordinary Swedish citizen is taking control of the country's @Sweden Twitter account.
Helena Guergis launches defamation suit against PM, Tory party
No longer in caucus or a member of the Conservative Party, Helena Guergis gives an interview while running as an independent in her Ontario riding of Simcoe-Grey on April 7, 2011.
El Gordo a bright spot for recession-weary Spain
A young woman holds lottery tickets in front of the famous lottery shop Dona Manolita near the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid on Dec. 21, 2011, the evening before the El Gordo draw. Millions of crisis-hit Spaniards snatched up tickets for the world's richest lottery draw, held Thursday, which showered winners with a record $3.3 billion in prizes.
Turkey blasts French bill to criminalize genocide denial
Turks demonstrate in front of the French National Assembly, at dawn on Dec. 22, 2011 in Paris.
Two-month tax decision pushes Keystone 'to the brink'
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner agreed Thursday to call a vote on legislation to extend a temporary payroll tax cut by two months. A provision of the bill requires President Obama to decide within two months whether to issue TransCanada a permit to build the $7-billion, cross-border Keystone XL pipeline.
Credit TSN for elevating world juniors to must-see TV
TSN logo.
Oil patch pushes for immigration change
Canada's Immigration Minister Jason Kenney speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa December 13, 2011.
Amid a political crisis, deadly blasts rock Baghdad
Bay Street pans legal ruling on market regulation
A night-time photo of the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa.
We'll be back in the spring, Occupiers warn
Occupy Vancouver organizers say many protesters have regrets about a decision to peacefully dismantle the tent encampment at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Watch the ad aimed at bringing Colombian rebels home
Canucks begin to resemble Cup finalists of old
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (1) celebrates his 1st shutout of the season with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) following third period NHL hockey action against the Minnszof Wild at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. Monday, Dec, 19, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Asterisks run amok censor words unfit for Virgin ears
An overzealous computer system to root out obscenities in the Virgin online television listings changed Alfred Hitchcock's name to "Hitchc**k."
Soaring cost of sports rights squeezing CBC on to sidelines
The faces of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada 31 years ago: From left, Brian McFarlane, Dave Hodge and Bill Hewitt.
Top court opts against a national market
The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a proposed bill to create a national securities regulator.
Deconstructing the Bills' blowup
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Steve Johnson (13) during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 35-8. Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE
Team Canada hoping opposites attract gold
Canada forward Jonathan Huberdeau skates for the first time during practice in preparation for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championships in Banff, Alta., on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Huberdeau has been sidelined with a foot injury.
Could less transparency lead to a better investing product?
Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co., is seeking to launch an ETF version of its flagship PIMCO Total Return mutual fund in the first quarter of next year.
Baird lashes out at Egypt's ruling military
Egyptian protesters threw rocks and firebombs at military police as another waves a national flag during clashes near Cairo's downtown Tahrir Square, Egypt Friday, Dec. 16, 2011.
IMF calls for review of CMHC risk management
Critics such as the C.D. Howe Institute have long called for legislators to re-evaluate the system and consider spinning off, or even winding down, CMHC’s main mortgage business.
Choral singing program hits all the right notes
Teacher Mike Cavaletto talks with students from Sir Charles Tupper secondary school that are in the MYVoice outreach choir program in Vancouver, British Columbia December 15, 2011.
El Gordo brings festive spirit to weary Spain
People celebrate after winning the second prize of Spain's Christmas lottery named 'El Gordo' (the Fat One) in Manises, near Valencia, on December 22, 2011. The world's richest lottery showered prizes of up to $3.3-billion on crisis-hit Spaniards.
TVA sells two channels to Shaw Media
Shaw Communications is buying two specialty TV channels from TVA Group.
Moments: Caught on Camera, Dec. 22 to 29
Greek Orthodox and Armenian clergy clean the Church of Nativity on December 28, 2011. The sovereignty of the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, is shared by the Christian denominations, who also share the annual cleaning responsibilities.
Editor's pick Dec. 23 to 30
Greek Orthodox and Armenian clergy clean the Church of Nativity on December 28, 2011. The sovereignty of the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, is shared by the Christian denominations, who also share the annual cleaning responsibilities.
Loonie hovers close to 98 cents
The loonie edged higher on improved investor confidence about the U.S. economy and higher oil prices.
Will removing my son's tonsils end his sore throats?
Video: Nancy Salgueiro's natural childbirth livestream
China's family workshops struggle to keep apace
Tight margins and rising costs are putting the pinch on small family-run businesses in China.
Bad gifts - thanks, you really shouldn't have
On WhyDidYouBuyMeThat.com, people post photos of the most heinous gifts they've received. One woman was given a 'crab ornament' decorated with bulbs - that didn't work.
Will exfoliate for work - that goes for guys too
How to brace your portfolio for a volatile 2012
People on a roller coaster
My girlfriend resents an ex-flame - what do I do?
Lynn Coady
The Wattage Meter: How bright are these stars shining?
Actor Matt Damon attends the premiere of "We Bought A Zoo" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 in New York.
BlackBerrys to clock off alongside VW workers
A BlackBerry handset. Unionized VW workers in Germany who use company BlackBerrys will have their e-mail shut down after their shifts in an effort to reduce employee burnout.
A dividend from the Grey Lady?
The New York Times building in New York City.
Jarome Iginla finds success away from home
Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames skates up to a face off against the Phoenix Coyotes during the first period of the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on March 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Ontario to push for reforms to fragmented securities system
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan is photographed during an interview in his office at the Frost Building in Toronto December 20, 2011.
Fairfax bets on retail recovery, scoops up Sporting Life
Sporting Life is betting that, even in a shaky economy, its customers will continue to shell out $2,300 for a Vist parka or $530 for ski goggles with GPS.
This annual Christmas pageant is still going strong, 75 years later
Abby McDermott
The close: Financials boost Dow, TSX
Evgeny Plushenko returns to the ice
Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko will return to the ice next week after knee surger. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle)
In pictures: Manufacturing marks year-end rebound
Gil Mercado of Humble Manufacturing Company Ltd. in Burnaby, B.C., uses a multi-tool CNC punch press to cut sheet metal on Dec. 21. The manufacturing sector has taken a hard hit in recent years.
A holiday guide for the extremely paranoid
RBC upgrades Potash Corp. but cuts price target
The C.D. Howe report omes a year after Ottawa caused a stir by rejecting Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton’s hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan.
Habs search for first win under Cunneyworth
Montreal Canadiens head coach Randy Cunneyworth, left, talks to Andrei Kostitsyn (46) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Year in hashtags: Readers vote on which hashtags defined 2011
Little girl who charmed Kate and William now cancer-free
Pens' Engelland banned for three games
Deryk Engelland #5 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates to the bench to get stitched up after suffering a cut in a fight with John Scott #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period on December 20, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Judge denies Todorovic's plea to stay in youth prison
What was making news on Christmas of 1921?
Vote: Are you making New Year's financial resolutions?
Patents suggest 'indoor location' the next mobile maps battleground
Though Google was the first to debut indoor positioning, other companies have been developing similar technology for years. A new report from technology research firm Grizzly Analytics rated five companies (Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Qualcomm and Research In Motion) as having “mature” indoor positioning research. The New York-based firm ranked the companies by the breadth of their research and the number of years they’ve been working on indoor positioning.
Roast beef roundup: 9 succulent meat-tastic recipes
Jaden Schwartz named Canadian junior hockey team captain
Eric Duhatschek
Yearender: Djokovic soars to new heights; Wozniacki seeks to silence doubters
In this July 3, 2011 file photo, Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
10 market predictions for 2012 - and how to profit from them
I played a mall Santa Claus
Robert Andrew van Velzen
Robert Andrew van Velzen
My white in-laws keep giving me 'Chinese' gifts
David Eddie
Mobile technology offers 'last mile' aid solution
composite of images featuring Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS)
At the NAC, a grown-up take on Oliver's waifs and strays
A scene from the National Arts Centre production of "Oliver"
Sabres' Ryan Miller calls for increased penalties on goaltender assailants
Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller says more penalties will discourage skaters from running goaltenders. Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE
Raptors limp into regular season opener
A shoulder injury will keep Toronto Raptors new guard Anthony Carter out of action in the team's regular season opener on Monday. REUTERS/Mike Cassese
What's the impact of the Supreme Court's national securities regulator ruling?
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty makes his way to Parliament Hill on Dec. 7, 2011.
Securities reform goes back to the drawing board
York University provost Patrick J. Monahan
Happy holidays for Louis C.K. as Internet video rings up $1-million
Louis Szekely, known professionally as Louis C.K., is a stand-up comedian who stars in the FX comedy series Louie, which he also writes, directs, and edits.
Behind the scenes of a Christmas pageant
Nyla White, 16, (right) used to perform in the pageant when she was younger, but for the past four years, she’s done the makeup for the actors. “You look so cool,” she tells Sarah Skeat (centre), 12, who plays the second of three kings. Sarah has performed in the pageant for seven years, playing various roles from David to an angel choir member to a Bethlehem girl to a gift-bearer. By now, she’s given up on looking for her parents in the audience. “The lights are too bright. I can’t really see anything.”
Analysts see gold retesting all-time highs in 2012
Gold bars are seen in this file photo.
Butt out of my car
Andrew Clark
Chrétien wins $200,000 in sponsorship feud, PMO demands he give it back
Former prime minister Jean Chretien gives an interview in Ottawa on Nov. 15, 2011.
Tebow mania a hit on Saturday Night Live
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (C) reacts after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots in their NFL football game in Denver December 18, 2011. REUTERS/Mark Leffingwell
Quebec business leaders applaud Supreme Court's ruling
Freezing rain is on the trees on the Quebec legislature grounds Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Quebec City.
Bullish on Family Dollar Stores
A customers walks out of a Family Dollar store at Hickory Grove Market in Charlotte, N.C.
Would you pay $5 for house-filtered tap water? This restaurant hopes so
Kings' Mike Richards makes return from concussion
Teammates celebrate with Los Angeles Kings's Mike Richards #10 as he scores against New York Rangers's goalie Henrik Lundqvist (unseen) at their ice hockey NHL season opener game at the Globe Arena on October 7, 2011 in Stockholm. Richards will return to the Kings' lineup on Thursday after missing several games with a concussion. Getty Images/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND
Canadian economy 'vulnerable' to overheated housing market, IMF warns
Leafs' defenceman draws inspiration from Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber poses for a photo with Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011, in Toronto. Bieber joined the Toronto Maple Leafs to skate with the Childrens Wish Foundation Of Canada. CP/ HO- MuchMusic
Family, friends, teammates remember highway shooting victim at PEI funeral
Members of the Lethbridge Bulls baseball team carry the casket of teammate Mitch MacLean at his funeral in Winsloe, PEI, on Dec. 22, 2011.
The case for taxing capital gains
A gallery of whaaa? gifts
On WhyDidYouBuyMeThat.com, people post photos of the most heinous gifts they've received. Soaps in the shape of chopped-off baby hands were not the best choice for someone trying to have kids.
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