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October 26

Lockout is allowing Backstrom to channel his inner Gretzky
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the second overtime period of Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Wawa under state of emergency after heavy rain causes flooding
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Alberta opposition blow whistle on Oilers owner’s donation to Progressive Conservatives
Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz, left, speaks with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during a game on Feb. 19, 2011.
Best pictures from October 26
Female officers accept the risks of undercover work
Toronto police on Tuesday renewed warnings for women in the west downtown core to be mindful of their surroundings after three brazen sex attacks on the weekend
For two different prime ministers, Harvie Andre was asked to solve the impossible
Over the course of 21 years of public service, Harvie Andre was a minister for three different departments and represented Calgary Centre riding before excelling in business afterward.
Share your best photos of roads
Principals' Road
Envisioning a fully realized Transportation 2040 Plan
Stephen Quinn
Former Toronto budget chief Jakobek joins Beach planning fight
An empty lot at 1884 Queen Street East, at the corner of Woodbine Avenue, is seen in Toronto on Friday. An application for an amendment to a zoning bylaw has been submitted to allow the development of a six-storey mixed-use building.
New language data may be skewed as a result of shift to voluntary census survey
Bojan Djuricic, left, and his wife Naomi Sutorius-Lavoie, right, read a Serbian book to their daughter Mila Sutorius- Djuricic in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. Djuricic will be taught to speak in English, French and Serbian.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford ramps up war on public servants
Marcus Gee
Cabbagetown community grieves for slain neighbour
Images from surveillance footage show a male suspect walking behind Nighisti Semret on the morning she was stabbed to death. =
Trump and the wretched of the Earth will always have conspiracy theories to cling to
FILE PHOTO: Donald Trump was on hand for the grand opening of his new Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower in Toronto, Ont. Thursday, April 16/2012.
U.S. stability key to Canada, McKenna says
Frank McKenna says Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ‘knows Canada well and would be very favourably disposed toward our country.’
UBC prof changing the wood in Hollywood
Marsha Lederman
Statue of Liberty crown to reopen following year-long renovation
Tourists look towards the Statue of Liberty set on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor in New York City. Enhanced security around the statue and improvements at nearby Ellis Island are being funded by a $25 million grant provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
In Ukraine, voters choose: Democracy or dictatorship
Former prime minister Yula Tymoshenko’s 2011 conviction fueled the Ukrainian public’s distrust of politicians and politics.
Accepting an invitation to cross the yellow bridge
Mr. Gazitua came from Chile to help open Puente de Luz. ‘Sculpture must not only be in museums and this specialist, cloistered world, but must return to the street where it should never have left . . .’
In pictures: Toronto's new pedestrian bridge, Puente de Luz
The curved arches and steel tension cables of the newly opened pedestrian bridge, Puente de Luz, that connects the Concord CityPlace condo development to Front Street West in Toronto. The bridge was designed by Chilean sculptor-designer Francisco Gazitua.
Wildebeest is deliciously unpredictable, as nature intended
Lamb Tartare served at Wildebeest. The menu has no game, but there is lots of meat.
Regaining women’s favour Clark’s biggest challenge
Gary Mason
Corruption allegations engulf Chinese leaders
China's former Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai looks on during a meeting at the annual session of China's parliament, the National People's Congress, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in this March 6, 2010 file photo.
Conrad Black vows to give up Order of Canada before it’s stripped
Conrad Black on the BBC show "Have I got news for you" with comedian Paul Merton. (Handout)
Berlusconi racks up another conviction
Grammar mistakes to sink the best of us
The updated Oxford English Dictionary includes a host of new food terms, such as banh mi, the Vietnamese sandwich; taquito, a 'crisp-fried Tex-Mex snack,' and the California roll.
CUPE serves UBC and Vancouver Community College strike notice
UBC campus,Vancouver.
New e-Passports combine security and history
The Maple Leaf motif of passport pages will be replaced with images of Canadiana.
David Frost wins AT&T Championship in a playoff
David Frost
Tigers’ Prince plays more like a pauper
Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder flies out to San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco in the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco.
Why the superrich are so angry with Barack Obama
Canadian diplomat Roy Norton stumps in Michigan to champion new border bridge
Roy Norton stands beside some derelict buildings in Detroit where the proposed new bridge between Canada and the United States is to be erected.
Despite more NHL games being cancelled, there is hope
Fans holds signs commenting on the NHL lockout during first half CFL action between the B.C. Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in Hamilton, Ontario., on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.
Parti Québécois ready for fall showdown
Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois speaks to reporters while campaigning at the CEGEP Monday, August 27, 2012 in Sorel, Que.
Steamy, sensual free dance is a departure for Virtue and Moir
Tessa Virtue (L) and Scott Moir of Canada skate during a practice session at Skate Canada International in Windsor October 25, 2012.
Lobster doctor on a mission to save an industry in trouble
Dr. Jean Lavallee at a wharf near his home in Rice Point, Prince Edward Island on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Photo by Nathan Rochford
Canada suspends distribution of Novartis flu shots
A patient gets a shot during a flu vaccine program in Calgary on Oct. 26, 2009. Canada has asked flu shot maker Novartis to suspend distribution of its influenza vaccine in Canada.
Canadian Hockey League Players’ Association backers come into view
Former NHLer Georges Laraque in his Edmonton home on Friday, September 2, 2011.
Whitecaps hope game in Salt Lake City prepares them for playoffs
Barry Robson of the Vancouver Whitecaps celebrates his goal against the L.A. Galaxy during the first half of their MLS game in Vancouver, British Columbia July 18, 2012.
The law packs a punch that the worst bullies won’t forget
Question for the Donald: Is ‘transparent’ just the opposite of black?
Tabatha Southey
If the TSX breaks your heart, this could be why
Unnecessary X-rays, ultrasounds waste of time and money panel tells Ontario
Surgeon consulting pelvic x-rays for a hip replacement.
How Mitt’s dad could run for president
Mitt Romney holds up a photo of his father George Romney that someone in the audience handed to him during a campaign rally in Bedford, N.H.
Hamilton prepares to say goodbye to field of steel dreams
With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats set to play their final regular-season CFL game at Ivor Wynne Stadium on Saturday afternoon, several former Ticats players are in town to bear witness. On Friday, alumni including, from left to right, defensive end Joe Montford (1996-2001, 2003-04), defensive end Grover Covington (1981-91), receiver/defensive back Garney Henley (1960-75) and receiver Earl (the Pearl) Winfield (1987-97) share war stories on the field.
What your food is trying to tell you
The Greek patient is stable, now it’s time to work on a cure
Eric Reguly
How can you tell if someone is a psychopath? Not all are predators
Oxford research psychologist Kevin Dutton argues the rest of us have something to learn from The Wisdom of Psychopaths.
Three smart ways to find an online broker
There are many online resources to find the right broker for you.
Surprise. Psychopaths have a talent for recognizing emotions
The Wisdom of Psychopaths, by Kevin Dutton.
Steve Hudson: The comeback kid returns to his roots
Illustration of Steve Hudson, founder of Newcourt Credit Group.
Both Ticats and Bombers need a victory to keep slim playoff hopes alive
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Chad Simpson (5) dodges the tackle from Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Jamall Johnson (28) and Matt Bucknor (26) during the second half of their CFL game in Winnipeg Friday, September 21, 2012.
Photographer frames his picture-perfect retirement with income ETFs
Forget the binder, let’s just have a quota for women on boards
Leah Eichler
Gold miners’ strike ends in S. Africa
An AngloGold Ashanti security vehicle keeps watch behind striking miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mine in Carletonville, South Africa, Oct. 25, 2012. The company said on Friday that its miners had returned to work, effectively ending the strike in the country’s gold sector.
Mid-life couple need to set their financial priorities
Michael and Pegeen have built up a lucrative consultancy and are in the process of adopting two children.
Owens says Argonauts unfazed by threat of cold weather in Regina
Toronto Argonauts kick receiver Chad Owens (R) runs the ball against Saskatchewan Roughriders' Cory Huclack (L) during the first half of their CFL game in Toronto October 8, 2012.
Don’t believe the skeptics: Stock picking is alive and well
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, October 26, 2012.
Pandit ouster at Citi no way to manage a succession
U.S. court rejects Argentina’s debt fix
A woman examines old currency in the Foreign Debt Museum in Buenos Aires in this file photo.
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Results could take flight with Random-Penguin tie-up
Has Toronto reached its peak when it comes to fundraising parties?
Candice Best , owner and founder of Best Pr Boutique, is photographed at the Ritz Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto on Oct 26 2012.
Fran Lebowitz to toss around witticisms at Massey Hall
What to do in Toronto: Oct. 27 - Nov.2
A painting by Charles Bierk is among the works at Art Toronto 2012, at the Metro Convention Centre until Sunday.
The limits of freedom for educated girls in Malala's Pakistan
Malala Yousufzai pictured on March 26, 2009 in Peshawar, Pakistan at age 12.
Obama needs Ohio, but Ohio is not so sure it needs Obama anymore
An anti Obama sign near the coal burning power plant in Conesville, Ohio Oct 17, 2012. Anti-coal policy changes by President Barack Obama which have become a major election issue for the people in the area as they struggle to keep jobs.
Moral peaks and fiscal cliffs
Award-winning author Salman Rushdie laughs with filmmaker Deepa Mehta during a sit-down interview with Globe and Mail at the Panorama Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario Thursday Oct. 25, 2012.
Foreign investors vote with their feet on China
Scott Barlow
In the Congo, Canada puts too much faith in mining companies
A worker at the Chemaf copper, cobalt processing plant in the city of Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on May 9, 2012. An obvious source of Africa’s new might is the surge in commodity prices.
NBF hires managing director for energy
National Bank Financial hires managing director for energy
Party photos of the week: Versailles ’73
Jeremy Laing and Kim Mimran
Graduate students need preparation for life outside university
Graham Carr is vice-president, Research and Graduate Studies at Concordia University in Montreal.
Mark Carney goes from 'hawkish light to hawkish extra light'
Michael Babad
UBS expected to cut up to 10,000 jobs
UBS expected to cut up to 10,000 jobs
Want to lose weight? Don’t watch The Biggest Loser
Pierre Dorion: Rooms with adieu
A detail from 017, Pierre Dorion Belvédère, 1999 Oil on linen canvas 56 x 84 cm
Cloud Atlas: A very complicated coming-out party
Johanna Schneller
Neil Young’s rambling-man act yields mixed results
Neil Young’s new double-CD Psychedelic Pill starts off with the half--hour long song Driftin’ Back.
Attack of the Christmas albums!
Among those Cee-Lo ‘s Magic Moment by Cee Lo Green. Album cover
NACO in Nunavut: ‘They get so little live music’
A high school choir performs in Iqaluit earlier this year.
Auberge du Pommier: Seduction made safe
Auberge’s servers, with their old-school mien, let you know each meal is a real occasion
Chris Brown’s torture-porn video is just cliché
Sarah Nicole Prickett
Leonard Cohen’s sinful saint
Student hit by car in junior high crash dies
Rescue workers respond to a scene where a vehicle crashed into classroom in St. Paul, Alberta, Thursday, October 25, 2010.
Next U.S. president has to get to grips with a wobbly private sector
Liberals declare readiness for election fight
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark greets delegates as she arrives to present volunteer awards at the B.C. Liberal Party convention in Whistler, B.C., on Oct. 26, 2012.
Feds give up trying to block jailhouse video from Ashley Smith inquest
Lawyer Julian Falconer, who represents the family of teenager Ashley Smith, in Toronto on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.
The close: Stocks idle as week ends
Patrick Chan sits second after short program at Skate Canada
Canada's Patrick Chan reacts to his marks for his short program in the men's competition at Skate Canada International in Windsor, Ont., on Friday, October 26, 2012.
Comparing Ivanplats to Katanga lands GMP in hot water
Robert Friedland
Fear spurs the mother of all privatizations
From Adele to Jagger: Six music bios and memoirs worth a look
Adele
Joni Mitchell excerpt: Woman? Man? Both?
Joni Mitchell in 1975
Bruce Springsteen in black-and-white
Detail of photo of Bruce Springsteen by Eric Meola
Leonard Cohen excerpt: ‘Raised in a house of suits’
A young Leonard Cohen
Rod Stewart excerpt: ‘Her boyfriend was called Mick Jagger’
British rock star Rod Stewart sings during the television show "Wetten Dass..?" in the Duesseldorf on November 4, 2006.
John Lennon letters excerpt: ‘Shut up!’
This February 11, 1964 photo provided by Christie's auction house, from a collection of photos of The Beatles shot by photographer Mike Mitchell at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., shows Paul McCartney, left, and John Lennon during group's first US concert, two days after their Ed Sullivan appearance.
In Louise Erdich’s latest, a tangle of laws and people
Louise Erdich
Pete Townshend on sex, drugs and ... management?
Pete Townshend performs during the opening night show of "The Who"'s world tour in Philadelphia on September 12, 2006.
Jimmy Page excerpt: ‘Zeppelin was always in a process of change and evolution’
Led Zeppelin bandmates, singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, reunite to perform for the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985.
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