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Roger Sloan shoots to the top at Western Open
Roger Sloan
Cricket: India defeats Windies
Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel hits the ball off West Indies bowler Andre Russell during the 3rd One Day International match between West Indies and India at the Sir Vivian Richard Stadium in St John's on June 11, 2011.West Indies made 225 for eight from their 50 overs after they were sent in to bat. Getty Images/Jewel Samad
Plucking the Jays at the Rogers Centre
Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar, centre, argues with home plate umpire Mark Carlson, right, after Carlson mistakenly called a third strike in the third inning of MLB baseball action against the Boston Red Sox in Toronto Saturday, June 11, 2011. The Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 16-4. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
UFC in B.C.
Hands of Stone delivers in UFC 131 undercard
Sam Stout, of London, Ont., celebrates after knocking out Yves Edwards, of Austin, Texas, in the first round in their lightweight bout at UFC 131 in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday June 11, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Ruler on Ice factbox
Jose Valdiva Jr on Ruler on Ice escorted by owner George Hall enter the winners circle after winning the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE
Thousands of volunteers help in Quebec's flood-ravaged areas
Homes immersed in flood waters are shown next to the town of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Monday, June 6, 2011.
Darrell Pasloski sworn in as Yukon premier
Bruins coach Julien responds to Luongo shot
Head coach Claude Julien of the Boston Bruins talks to the media after Game Five of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
NHL may pull plug on Heritage Classic
Calgary Flames' Jay Bouwmeester wates for the puck during the warm-up prior to the start of the NHL Heritage Classic in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Canuck who cried wolf
Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks warms up prior to the start of Game Five against the Boston Bruins in the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Canucks' Sedin brothers rebuff Mike Milbury after Thelma & Louise jab
Vancouver Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin have responded to comments by Versus analyst Mike Milbury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Gay loses to training partner Mullings in NY 100
Steve Mullings of Jamica races en route to winning the Men's 100m against Tyson Gay of the USA during the adidas Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 11, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Red Sox pound Morrow and Jays
Jose Molina #8 of the Toronto Blue Jays consoles teammate Brandon Morrow #23 in a game against the Boston Red Sox in MLB action on June 11, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Nestor and Mirnyi lose out in semis at Queen's Club
Max Mirnyi of Belarus, right, and Daniel Nestor of Canada, left, play Juan Sebatian Cabal of Colombia and Eduardo Schwank of Argentina in the men's doubles final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday June 4, 2011
Canadian Kyle Jones claims third ITU triathlon title
Canada's Kyle Jones blasts past the crowd during the Elite Men's World Triathlon in Vancouver, Sunday, June 8, 2008. Jones finished the race in 60th place.
Conservatives reject proposal to strip citizenship of anyone fighting against Canada
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney addresses the Conservative Party convention in Ottawa on June 9, 2011.
Canada's Julie Labonte wins NCAA shot put with Canadian-record throw
Contingency plans in place if strike goes ahead: Air Canada
Air Canada planes sit on the tarmac at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
Robert Rock steady at Italian Open
Italy's Francesco Molinari competes in the second round of the Italian Open Friday, June 10, 2011. European Ryder Cup team member Francesco Molinari was in a five-way tie for the clubhouse lead in the second round of the Italian Open on Friday. Also at 10-under were fellow Italian Lorenzo Gagli, Gregory Bourdy of France, Rhys Davies of Wales and Gary Boyd of England. First-round co-leader Robert Rock was also at 10-under four holes into his round.
Tories reject proposal to give bigger ridings more say in choosing leader
Prime Minister Stephen Harper gives the thumbs up as he his delivers his keynote address to the Conservative convention in Ottawa, Friday June 10, 2011 in Ottawa.
Serena Williams making comeback
Serena Williams of the USA in action during practice on day one of the AEGON International on June 11, 2011 in Eastbourne, England.
Joaquim Rodriguez wins Dauphine sixth stage
Sky's Bradley Wiggins of Britain, right, reacts as Alberto Rui Costa, left, feeds a parrot at the Parc des Oiseaux of Villard les Dombes before the start of the 63rd Criterium du Dauphine cycling race between Villard les Dombes and Les Gets, France, Friday, June 10, 2011.
Thousands of volunteers help with Quebec flood cleanup
Celine Bourassa drags a kayak along a street immersed in flood waters in the town of St-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Que., Monday, May 30, 2011.
Alberto Contador confirms he will ride in Tour de France
Alberto Contador of Spain toasts with champagne as he cycles during the final 20th stage of the 97th Tour de France cycling race between Longjumeau and Paris in this July 25, 2010 file photo. Three-times Tour de France champion Contador will ride in next month's showpiece race, ending speculation he might skip the event, his representative said on June 11, 2011. The 2011 Tour de France starts on July 2.
Don't letup in fundraising, senator warns Conservative faithful
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is greeted by supporters after his keynote address to the Conservative convention in Ottawa, Friday June 10, 2011.
Fans rally behind Canucks
A fan of the Vancouver Canucks holds up a sign during Game Five of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2011.
More than 4,000 flee Syria into Turkey, thousands more at border
Turkish Red Crescent workers are seen in an almost completed new refugee tent compound in Boynuyogun, Turkey, near the Syrian border, Saturday, June 11, 2011.
How the PQ's crisis was months in the making
Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois reacts after three influential members have abruptly quit the sovereignist party, saying the PQ has lost its way, Monday, June 6, 2011 in Montreal.
Take a tour of a carpet tile factory in Belleville, Ont.
Can Canadian manufacturing survive?
Belletile, a carpet tile manufacturer in Belleville, Ont., was founded by a former employee of Interface Flooring System Inc. General Manager Rahumathulla Marikkar opened up the company in the former manufacturing site of Interface.
Staging rebellion: images from the Luminato production of Arabian Nights
In rehearsal: Houda Echouafni and Assaad Bouab.
A niche manufacturer motors to success
Luminato's new reading of Arabian Nights
Houda Echouafni, left, and Saad Al Ghefari in a scene from One Thousand and One Nights.
Hamilton’s manufacturing rebirth
Ottawa becomes an incubator for a new kind of manufacturing
Canadian factories find a new way to make it
Rahumathulla Marikkar lost his job to the Great Recession in 2009. He then arranged the financing to launch his own business, carpet tile maker Belletile Inc.
Oregon's electric highway
Doug Ford: Riding shotgun in the Fordmobile
Councillor Doug Ford poses for a photograph on the hood of his Lincoln Navigator outside of City Hall
16 beautiful home products for eco-friendly living
Chick lit gets a makeover
Detail of illustration by Michelle Thompson
In Thailand I went from buffalo-mozzarella bottom to bikini ready
Water therapy at Chiva-Som wellness retreat in Thailand.
June 11: Letters to the editor
Canada Post vehicles sit idle outside a sorting depot in the borough of Ville St. Laurent in Montreal.
A 911 for the driver who has everything
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
Our world needs more Peter Munks
Margaret Wente
The war behind the war in Yemen
The conflict in Yemen is really a battle cry for escalating tribal warfare over two rapidly diminishing resources: land and water.
These Conservatives have a Liberal fiscal bent
Jeffrey Simpson
Carol-Ann Ware earns first individual diving medal
Vancouver's Stanley Cup fate rests between the pipes
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo makes a glove save against the Boston Bruins during the second period of game 5 Stanley Cup final playoff hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, June 10, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Party photos of the week: "Brain Games" Women of Baycrest
Simmie Antflick (left) and the evening's MC Mike Chalut at "Brain Games" a fundraiser by the Women of Baycrest.
June 11: Your weekend horoscope
Gemini
This vibrant blue plant blooms for weeks on end
Salvia nemorosa ?May Night?
Need to cool off? Try these Jockey staycool undergarments
Jockey's new staycool underwear and undershirts promise to keep your body up to 1.7 C cooler than normal.
Stuck between two soup choices? Choose them both
Food styling by Heather Shaw/Judy Inc. (www.judyinc.com)
'We don't follow the trends': Italian designer Raedelli
Reflecting his colour-free colour approach, Ivano Raedelli's home furnishings, ranging from plush towels and fur blankets to glossy side tables and upholstered beds, emphasize refined fabrics over flashy trends .
Does waxing at home really work?
Workplace shorts: Runway vs. real way
We're having a 'sexy' dinner party. What should we serve?
The beauty industry's sweetest secret? Sugar as a star ingredient
Crystals, some of which can be good for the skin, are magnified here under a microscope.
Quebec artist Pascale Girardin challenges perceptions about public art
AMONG GIRARDIN?S LARGE-SCALE SCULPTURAL WORKS ARE THESE FRENCH-FRY-LIKE STRIPS FOR SIMONS IN QUEBEC.
Why women should just say no to shorts
A high-function and high-fashion bag
Why size matters when it comes to marketing fashion
Shorts at work? Here's how to pull it off
Big 80s hair makes a celeb comeback
Cheryl Cole
What's a good alternative to linen?
Is it okay to hang wallpaper in bathrooms?
Picking out the perfect shed
These handsome cottage-style storage sheds will house your gardening tools, mowers and other outdoor gear without marring the view.
This tool works like a charm at getting rid of weeds
What should I do about a plant covered with nasty-looking scale?
Weekend TV picks: Family drama with an anti-bullying message
John Doyle
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