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Autistic people see symmetry better, study finds
Israel cannot return to 'indefensible' '67 borders, Netanyahu repeats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks May 23, 2011 during an address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference 2011 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
Sea Dogs advance to Memorial Cup final
Saint John Sea Dogs Tomas Jurco (left) celebrates his game tying goal during third period Memorial Cup action against the Owen Sound Attack in Mississauga, Ontario, on Monday, May 23, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Recount confirms Tory win in Etobicoke Centre
A voter enters a federal election polling station in Toronto on May 2, 2011.
Toronto public schools slow to adopt JUMP math program
Dec 16, 2009 - Grade 6 students work on math exercises as John Mighton teaches their class at the Mabin school - a private school in Toronto. He's a Toronto mathematician who has come up with a step-by-step way to teach kids math that is being used in the U.K, and parts of Western Canada but not so much in Ontario. His work taps into interesting brain science. It started as way to teach under-privileged kids struggling with math, but now his charity, JUMP math, trains teachers and develops curriculums for different grades. He says there evidence it is the best way to teach high-achievers as well.
Putting a price on ‘acts of God’
Best pictures from May 23
A model poses with the William and Catherine rose, by David Austin Roses, during media day at the Chelsea Flower Show 2011, London.
University revolutionizes Winnipeg's food scene
Ben Kramer, Executive Chef of Diversity Food Services at The University of Winnipeg uses local organic products which his kitchen prepares for students at the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg Friday, May 13, 2010.
Ontario prison guards get a raise in a time of restraint
The Ontario Provincial Police labour contract contains a provision guaranteeing it will be the highest-paid police force in Ontario.
In Whistler, the hunt for vacationing gang members goes on
A member of Vancouver's gang task force watches crowds in village square on Friday night of the Victoria Day weekend in Whistler.
Something seems amiss in the puck world
Roy MacGregor
Keeping Quebec voters' loyalty will be tall order for NDP
Jack Layton during an appearance on Tout le Monde en Parle on april 4, 2011
Report: Wings' Brian Rafalski retiring
Brian Rafalski #28 of the Detroit Red Wings is close to announcing his retirement broadcaster TSN is reporting. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
Bolts beaten in Beantown
A Boston Bruins fan gets ready Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 23, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins won 3-1 to take a 3-2 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
A serious Republican to make Americans forget Donald Trump
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announces that he is running for U.S. President at the State Historical Building May 23, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Why are Toronto's finest protecting potholes?
Detail of road damage on Bearbury Drive in Etobicoke, Ont. in 2007.
No surprise to see Sharks on the skids
Gary Mason
Sedins looking like old selves
Vancouver Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin have responded to comments by Versus analyst Mike Milbury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Quebec police officer dead, another wounded in condo incident
Is CBC's Jim Hughson a Canucks' homer?
CBC's Hockey Night in Canada announcer Jim Hughson interviews Henrik Sedin after the Anaheim Ducks Vancouver Canucks pre-season game in Vancouver, BC September 25, 2010. Jeff Vinnick-The Globe and Mail
Bautista belts home run No. 19
Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista reacts to striking out against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of their Inter-League MLB baseball game in Toronto, May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
CI chairman warns of 'creeping takeover' by Scotiabank
Bill Holland, CEO of CI Fund Management.
The race to build the 'Daily Me'
David Ebner
Military help to double for flooded Quebec region
Quebec Premier Jean Charest speaks to reporters in the town of St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Que., Saturday, May 21, 2011 about the ongoing flood situation in the Richelieu valley region.
Mexico's central banker eyes run at IMF
Bank of Mexico Governor Agustin Carstens.
Corporate sector vital to Canada's global success
Bank of Montreal president and CEO Bill Downe prepares his notes before addressing shareholders at the company's annual general meeting in Vancouver.
Chrysler moves ahead on loan repayments
Chrysler’s first-quarter sales jumped 23 per cent in the U.S. and 8.5 per cent in Canada.
Canadians hit brakes on spending, Americans open their wallets
A Gap store in San Francisco.
Surprise: Low interest rates seen sticking around
Loonie and U.S. dollar
Canada lacrosse team hammers Australia
Manulife expands into Vietnam, one click at a time
A farmer carries grass to feed water buffaloes in Sapa, northwest Vietnam. CARLOS BARRIA/REUTERS
EU debt crisis spreads to richer nations
Spain's Prime Minister and General Secretary of Socialist Party (PSOE), Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero gives a press conference at the Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid on May 22, 2011. Spain's ruling Socialists suffered a thumping in local elections as protesters vented outrage over the highest jobless rate in the industrialized world. Support for Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero's party crumbled in the face of the beleaguered economy and massive street protests, a grim omen for 2012 general elections.
Kodak: Deep value play, or a stock past its prime?
A roll of Kodak film being loaded into a camera.
Widow wins case to use dead husband's sperm
In vitro fertilization using sperm.
Alex Tagliani looks to keep nerves in check at Indy 500
Indy Car Series driver Alex Tagliani celebrates after winning the pole for the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
IBM passes Microsoft's market cap
Three people injured, two seriously, in chopper crashes in Alberta and Quebec
Pakistani spies work with terrorists, U.S. court hears at trial of Canadian
In this courtroom sketch, Chicago businessman Tahawwur Rana is shown in federal court as the prosecutor makes an opening argument Monday, May 23, 2011, in Chicago.
B.C. Premier set to 'fix' HST this week
B.C. Premier Christy Clark speaks at the B.C. Liberal Party Convention in Penticton, B.C., on Saturday May 14, 2011.
Barbara Grove
Barbara Grove
The middle-class are coming
In just a decade the world will change from being mostly poor to being mostly middle class.
AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys wants you to know: 'We are true artists'
AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys performs at Wukesong Indoor Stadium on March 17, 2010 in Beijing.
Canadian punk rises from the dead
In Bruce McDonald's film Hard Core Logo II, Care Failure plays a musician who may be possessed.
I've always been an inner redhead
Guard your greenest investment - your garden
A solution of cayenne pepper and water may stop squirrels from eating your prized tulips.
Growth-income combo: The best of both worlds
At the close: Investors spooked by Europe
Toronto improv trio teases out the laughs
The National Theatre of the World are Ronald Pederson, Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram.
Rona forecast cloudy, despite sunshine ahead
David Milstead
Ontario to loosen liquor laws by summer: Attorney General
Freshly filled bottles travel down a conveyor belt on their way to packaging at Labatt London Brewery.
I'm in love - but not sexually aroused. Can you help?
Mets owner Wilpon slams team's stars
IBM surpasses Microsoft -- after 15 years
International Business Machines
Hearn, Weir fail to qualify for British Open spot
Mike Weir
Fitch threatens Belgium with credit rating cut
The Belgian flag hangs outside the Belgian parliament
Raonic out, Wozniak advances at French Open
Milos Raonic of Canada serves during the men's singles first round match between Michael Berrer of Germany and Milos Raonic of Canada on day two of the French Open at Roland Garros on May 23, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Young, urban and worry-free: Am I ready for a dog?
Amberly McAteer
Russian Google raises IPO price in Internet dash
Canada announces Gold Cup squad
Fashion photos of the week: May 24
A model presents a creation by Irish hairstylist and designer Michael Leong at the Malta Fashion Awards 2011 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali, outside Valletta, May 21, 2011.
The computer will see you now: Telehealth programs catch on
Gary Bushby who is part of an internet-based heart monitoring system in Abbortsford May 19, 2011.
Slave Lake evacuees optimistic after touring charred community but say it's too dangerous to return
Evacuees board a bus in Athabasca, Alberta on Monday, May 23, 2011, prior to touring their burnt-out homes in Slave Lake, Alberta.
At noon: Stepping away from risk
The good news concealed by lower tax receipts
Have a new pooch? Send us your photos
Eyewitness: As trial begins, Canadian recalls surviving 2008 Mumbai massacre
Canadian Helen Connolly, 49, and American Naomi Scherr, 13, are seen here during a 2008 meditation retreat to Mumbai. Terrorist gunmen attacked the Oberoi Hotel where they were staying. Ms. Connolly survived the onslaught but the teenager was killed.
Money-saving tips from a professional organizer
Best sports photos of the weekend - May 23
Chad Dawson avoids a punch by Adrian Diaconu prior to the WBC Light-Heavyweight Championship fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal at the Bell Centre on Saturday in Montreal.
Princess Beatrice's royal 'toilet seat' hat sells on eBay
Princess Eugenie of York, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Princess Beatrice of York and Prince Andrew, Duke of York following the marriage of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding.
Mizuho president to step down
Japan's megabank Mizuho Financial Group president Takashi Tsukamoto (L) bows his head at a press confgerence at the bank of Japan in Tokyo on May 23, 2011 . Mizuho unveiled a restructuring plan in an effort to restore client confidence following a computer breakdown that caused a massive stall in money transfers. AFP PHOTO / JIJI PRESS
Shocking images of destruction after Missouri's tornado
Blocks of homes lie in total destruction after a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri May 23, 2011.
Labelux buys Jimmy Choo for £500-million
At the open: Losses on Wall St.
U.S. continues Handa Cup dominance
Members of the winning 2011 Handa Cup team from the United States
Spanish elections cast shadow over economy
Premarket: Taking a bath in Europe
Three charts to start your week
Ten cost-effective ways to market your business
Man using mobile phone
SEO smarts from the horse's mouth
Google's logo is seen on a computer screen in San Francisco
Be a savvy bargain hunter: Try credit card shopping
Hackers have crashed the website of credit card firm MasterCard in apparent retaliation for its blocking of donations to the Wikileaks website it was reported on Wednesday.
Tough decisions needed to update Canada's fiscal house
Gwyn Morgan
Greece's worst enemy: The self-serving ECB
Brian Milner
When a hot lead goes cold
Mark Evans
Canada-U.S. security talks open window to some rational thinking
Barrie McKenna
Buy or rent your business premises?
May 23: Letters to the editor
NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau.
Small companies, big data problems
Ablestock
Brian Skakun: whistleblower or violator of privacy laws?
Prince George City Councillor, Brian Skakun with his car on a long strech of Highway 16 East near Prince George as a fuel transport truck passses by.
India vies with China for influence in Africa
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) and Chief of India's ruling Congress party Sonia Gandhi hold up a recently released book titled "Report To The People 2010-11" by the government of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in New Delhi May 22, 2011.
Strauss-Kahn's downfall is a gift to Sarkozy
Lysiane Gagnon
Harper will try to take new clout to G8/G20
Anti-G8 activits hold globes reading 'Hello G20? This is the rest of the world' as they take part in a demonstration on May 21 in Le Havre in northwestern France.
Why the manufactured outrage over gas prices?
A slow camera shutter speed blurs a sign showing gas prices at a gas station in North Vancouver, B.C. Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Prices shot up as much as six cents a litre or more in parts of Ontario on Tuesday in the wake of Monday's boost in crude oil prices.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
With thorium, we could have safe nuclear power
Neil Reynolds
Prairie curling clubs are dying along with small villages
Al Thompson with a trailer full of old curling rocks at his facility a few kilometers east of Winnipeg Thursday May 19, 2011. Thompson finds old curling rocks from rural prairie towns and resells them, mainly to the US where the sport is taking off.
New, bigger digs for NDP caucus
New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton speaks during a news conference in Toronto, May 3, 2011. Layton will form the official opposition party to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's majority win in Monday's federal election.
May 23: Your daily horoscope
Gemini
You can call this Caddy distinct, I call it ugly
2011 Cadillac CTS coupe
The new NDP constituency: Far more francophone, far less multicultural
NDP Leader Jack Layton and his wife, Toronto MP Olivia Chow, walk to Parliament Hill on May 18, 2011.
Fans campaign for clemency for shows on death row
Blair Underwood, Lisa Vidal and Sayeed Shahidi in a scene from an episode of "The Event"
TV: Five shows worth watching tonight: May 23
Ashley Hebert is "The Bachelorette"
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