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Dobbie leads Roughnecks to NLL playoff win
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Nashville Predators' Patric Hornqvist, left, of Sweden, is tied up by Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler during the second period of game 2 of an NHL Western Conference semi-final Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday April 30, 2011. The Predators won 2-1 in double overtime. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
UFC 129 Greatest Hits
Mark Hominick develop a nasty huge welt over his right eye during a bout against Jose Aldo in a featherweight title bout at UFC 129 at the Rogers Centre on April 30 2011. After getting the ok from the ringside doctor, he went back to fight but lost to Aldo, the defending champ.(Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Elvis Costello is in the building
Canadian singer Diana Krall, left, cheers as she and her husband, singer Elvis Costello watch the Vancouver Canucks play the Nashville Predators during game 2 of an NHL Western Conference semi-final Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday April 30, 2011. Costello performed his hit song Pump It Up with local Vancouver band Odds in the moments before the opening faceoff. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Snow, high winds send waves over dikes on flooded Prairies lakes
Video: Jack Layton rides 'orange wave'
NDP Leader Jack Layton greets the crowd at a campaign rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Friday, April 30, 2011.
Adrenaline fuelling Layton's high-stakes sprint
NDP Leader Jack Layton raises his cane to the crowd at a campaign rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Saturday, April 30, 2011.
Canucks Game 2 watch list
Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a pad save against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game One of the Western Conference Semi-final during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 28, 2011 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
'Madame Paillé' urges Quebeckers to vote Bloc
Muguette Paill� who was the centre of attention during the French debate, gives her support to Bloc Qu�b�cois Leader Gilles Duceppe, Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Louiseville, Quebec.
Canadians triumph in undercard bouts
Fighters Kyle Watson, right, takes a punch to the face as he battles against John Makdessi during a lightweight bout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood eyes big political role
Egyptian Secretary General of Muslim brotherhood Mahmoud Hussein, center, reads a statement in front of a banner that reads in Arabic "A press conference for the Muslim brotherhood about the decisions of the general Shura council" during a press conference in the Muslim brotherhood headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, April 30, 2011. The once outlawed Muslim Brotherhood says it will contest half of the seats in Egypt's parliamentary elections in September, revealing plans to become a major force in the country's post-revolution politics.
Ignatieff gets small bump in leadership poll
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff steps off the campaign bus Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Paris, Ont.
Pictures of London, Ont.'s vote mob
Miss Teen London, Kelsey Johnson, 18, wears a message on her cheek at a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.
Layton confident voters will dismiss massage parlour 'smear campaign'
NDP Leader Jack Layton waits for his introduction at a campaign rally in Kamloops, B.C. on Friday, April 29, 2011.
Harper turns his gaze to Liberal supporters
Prime Minister Stephen Harper gestures as he responds to a question following a campaign stop in Richmond Hill, Saturday April 30, 2011.
Duceppe slams Portneuf incumbent for working during campaign
Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe, right, waves to supporters as Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois applauds Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Longueuil, Que.Canadians are going to the polls on Monday May 2.
Virtue, Moir settle for figure skating silver
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform their free dance to win the silver at the ISU Figure Skating World championships in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, April 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
Faithful prepare for Pope John Paul II's beatification
children hold candles during a prayer vigil at the ancient Circus Maximus Arena in Rome on April 30, 2011, on the eve of the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II.
Warren Buffett admits error in Sokol affair
Anyone but Harper: A dissenting endorsement
Prime Minister Stephen Harper waits to speak at a campaign event in St. John's on Thursday April 21, 2011. The Prime Minster said he would not reopen the abortion debate.
Predicting the big UFC matches
UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (left) from Montreal poses with Jake Shields ahead of their UFC 129 bout in Toronto as UFC President Dana White (centre) looks on Friday 29, 2011.
Preds, Trotz ready for Canucks in Game 2
Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz, left, talks with referee Marc Joannette during the second period of game 1 of an NHL Western Conference semi-final Stanley Cup playoff hockey series against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday April 28, 2011.
Harper's NDP warning doesn't include Doer
Gary Doer: Don't guess.
Ignatieff looks to stave off Tories in Ontario heartland
A young girl shows off her sunglasses to Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff at a market Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Guelph, Ont.
Nikolay Davydenko to play Florian Mayer in BMW Open final
Nikolay Davydenko returns the ball during his quarter final match to Marin Cilic of Croatia at the ATP tennis tournament BMW Open in Munich.
Harper mum on post-election governing scenario
Conservative leader Stephen Harper delivers his campaign speech during a campaign stop in Richmond Hill, Ont. on Saturday April 30, 2011.
Raonic retires with back ailment at Estoril Open
Milos Raonic of Canada returns a forehand to Gilles Simon of France during their Estoril Open tennis tournament in Oeiras, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on April 30, 2011. Raonic won 7-6, 4-6 and 6-3.
The royal wedding: The day after
Philippa "Pippa" Middleton leaves the Goring Hotel in London on Saturday morning.
PQ's Marois backs Duceppe, warns Quebeckers of NDP's allure
Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe, left, is joined by Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois as they begin a long day of travelleing together as the campaign comes to an end Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Longueuil Que. Canadians are going to the polls on Monday May 2.
Goaltenders often have superstitious minds
Colorado Avalanche Patrick Roy keeps his eyes on the puck as he makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL action in Montreal Tuesday Nov. 6, 2001.
Taliban warns of vicious spring offensive in Afghanistan
Photos: Campaign highlights (and some low moments)
NDP Leader Jack Layton speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in Toronto on April 21.
Theatres (and the movies they show) are being amended for mature audiences
Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks in "Larry Crowne"
Four Mother's Day lunch tips that will really impress her
Apple and smoked cheddar scones with walnut butter
Beet and carrot sandwiches with pistachio spread
Paying for It, by Chester Brown
Graphic novelist Chester Brown
How to give Mom the mother of all tea parties
The Momhattan
Need a long weekend on the links? Head to England's golf coast
Seaside links carve through dunes at the legendary Royal Birkdale.
Entering Chester Brown's red-light district
Graphic novelist Chester Brown in his downtown Toronto apartment this month. A red filter was placed over the flash resulting in the red cast of the photo.
Smoked salmon sandwiches with lemon crème fraîche
Smoked salmon sandwiches with lemon crème fraîche
Pickled cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches
Pickled cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches
Mother's Day gifts that mom will love
Is Mom the bookish type? A techie? Into gardening? Whatever her pastimes and passions, this gift guide has her covered. Sterling-silver Tiffany bracelet $225 through www.tiffany.ca
Palace releases official wedding photos
Front row (left to right): Miss Grace van Cutsem, Miss Eliza Lopes, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen, The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton. Back Row (left to right): Master Tom Pettifer, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, HRH The Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Henry of Wales, Mr Michael Middleton, Mrs Michael Middleton, Mr James Middleton, Miss Philippa Middleton.
Royal couple put off honeymoon
The newly minted Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave Buckingham Palace Saturday morning, destination unknown. The photo was released by the palace.
Layton's lesson in the discipline of power
Canada's NDP leader Jack Layton answers reporters' questions after a campaign rally in Winnipeg, Manitoba April 27, 2011. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on May 2. REUTERS/Fred Greenslade
Unloved bullion producers a better bet than the real stuff
Battleground riding Parkdale-High Park just one of the city's many swing ridings
Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park, Gerard Kennedy canvasses in an apartment building on West Lodge Ave., Toronto April 28, 2011
1950s "Double Bubble" coupes fetch up to $90,000
Do I need to keep using nitrogen in my car's tires?
Requiem for boxing: the decline of the Sweet Science
Stephen Brunt
In Pictures: 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato Coupe
The Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato was born of a meeting between Abarth and Zagato at the Turin car show in 1955, in which the pair decided using the engine and underpinnings of Fiat?s new 600 econo model, suitably tweaked by Abarth and clad in exotic alloy bodywork by Zagato would be a good idea.
For Barrick, a golden opportunity to expand
Barrick Gold Corp. CEO, Aaron Regent, right, is photographed as chairman Peter Munk gesticulates with his hands during the annual meeting in Toronto on April 27.
Former Tiger chief confirms he talked to man now running for Tories
Gavan Paranchothy, Conservative candidate for Scarborough South West.
Is this Michael Ignatieff's Kim Campbell moment?
Margaret Wente
The 'strange death' of Liberal Canada
Jeffrey Simpson
Here's what happens after the election
Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivers his speech during a campaign stop in Montreal, Friday April 29, 2011.
UFC fans flock to rub elbows with their heroes
Thousands of UFC fans crowded the DirectEnergy Centre for the Fan Expo and weigh ins on April 29 2011. Long lines formed as fans waited to get autographs from their favorite fighters such as Clay Guida in this photo.(Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Canucks, Predators to focus on goalmouth scrambles
Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler, left, crashes into Nashville Predators net as goaltender Pekka Rinne, of Finland, and Kevin Klein watch for the puck during the second period of game 1 NHL Western Conference semi-final Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday April 28, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Jays at Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Corey Patterson, center fielder Rajai Davis (11) and Jose Bautista (19) leap into the air celebrate their 5-3 win over the New York Yankees in a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
William Shatner calls on Harper to put an end on seal hunt
Actor William Shatner.
April 30: Your weekend horoscope
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Celebs on style: Glittery hoop earrings
Hilary Duff: Bubbly blonde
Chic artisanal wares show a different side of Afghanistan
You'd like to try that on? It'll cost you
The Eastern Peach Swizzle
The Eastern Peach Swizzle
Chef Ricardo Larrivée kitchen is a 'room with zest'
Chef Ricardo Larriv�e's kitchen
Simple boxes make a great display for pretty petit fours
Food styling by Heather Shaw/ Judy Inc (www.judyinc.com)
What's that, Tiffany? Unlocking the secrets of padlock love
'Locks of love' on a chain near Ponte Vecchio
How do I make my travel makeup carry-on friendly?
Nude Bee Honey delivers the sweet and sticky stuff - and keeps it local
Gravlax made easy
Keith Froggett's gravlax and asparagus with creamy lemon vinaigrette
Three pendant lights you'll want to hang high
Available in compact or larger sizes, these modern pendant lights are as versatile as they are stylish. Use smaller ones in a series over a kitchen counter or island. Make a bold statement over a dining table with their bigger cousins.
Runway v. real way: colour blocking
Women who wear ties: sexy or not really?
Comedian Paula Poundstone
This is one mousse you'll want to let loose
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Kaze Wave Sensual Curl Texturizing Foam
One last cuddle with the leaders
John Doyle
How do I get out of a bad dinner party invite?
Get all tied up in the latest woven-leather belts
How to get colourful spring styles (but not too colourful)
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