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April 1

Dragonette and Solveig snap Deadmau5's Juno winning streak for dance recording
Electronic band Dragonette pose after winning the Dance Recording of the Year during the 41st Juno Awards in Ottawa April 1, 2012.
Ryan Cochrane leads Canada's swim team into Olympics
Ryan Cochrane swims to a win in the men's 400m freestyle final at the Canadian Olympic swimming trials in Montreal March 29, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
Best pictures from April 1
A man, who identified himself as Mohawk Gaz, sports an image of black teenager Trayvon Martin on his hair during a rally to protest his killing in Miami, Florida April 1, 2012.
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Myanmar poised for change as Suu Kyi set to win place in parliament
Aung San Suu Kyi is greeted outside a polling station in Kawhmu township April 1, 2012, where she stands as a candidate in parliamentary by-elections.
Tseng, Sjoden share first through three rounds
Yani Tseng
On fertility, Danielle Smith protests too much
Gary Mason
Christy Clark: Replete with smiles, not substance
Rod Mickleburgh
Scenes from the 2012 Juno Awards
Recording artist Anjulie performs during the 41st Juno Awards in Ottawa April 1, 2012.
Woods, McIlroy have starring roles in Masters
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods
Mali coup raises spectre of new rebel-controlled state in Sahara
Mali's junta leader Captain Amadou Sanogo, left, arrives with Burkina Faso's foreign affairs minister Djibril Bassole to attend a news conference in Kati, outside Mali's capital Bamako, April 1, 2012.
In some Alberta ridings, election is far from a two-horse race
Alberta Party candidate Sue Huff cheers after Ron Picachy says she has his vote, while out door knocking in her Edmonton-Glenora riding.
Trudeau, Brazeau say Saturday night's alright for fighting
Liberal Member of Parliament Justin Trudeau celebrates after defeating Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau during their charity boxing match in Ottawa March 31, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
First nations school protests Northern Gateway pipeline
The students and staff of Bella Bella Community School protested the proposed Enbridge Pipeline that would bring supertankers filled with oil along the coast of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Raptors fend off Wizards
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan drives between Washington Wizards guards John Wall (back) and Roger Mason Jr. (front) during first half NBA action in Toronto on Sunday April 1, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
In attacking Ontario, Ottawa plays a dangerous game
John Ibbitson
Just days after Harper's budget, the axe begins to fall
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty enter the House of Commons to deliver the federal budget on March 29, 2012.
Telus's Vancouver condos fly off the market
Telus's $750-million 22-storey building includes office and residential space in a formerly ragged block of downtown Vancouver.
Canadians return from figure skating worlds with medals, some concern
Canadian ice dancers Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje perform during a training ice dance session at the 2012 World Figure skating Championships in Nice, southern France, Monday, March 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
In Manitoba, charges of racism mar a playoff hockey series
Norway House challenges decision by KJHL to ban the Junior hockey finals between Norway House and Arborg due fear of violence in the community. Coach of the Norway House North Stars Gordon Walker (left) addresses the media.
Occupy protester alleges police brutality during arrest
Angela Turvey was arrested Friday after clashing with police oputside 361 University Avenue courthouse where Occupy Toronto had tents erected. She was videotaping the police. She claims she was injured during the altercation with police.
Politics trumps reason as B.C. eyes bid to raid protected forests
Mark Hume
Two-room shack, Mumbai slum. Asking price: $43,000
Samir Mohammed Moda, 32, was born and raised in Dharavi and runs a cellphone repair and service centre. He is standing in front of his 175-square-foot house.
Photos: The art of Glen Mullaly
The award-winning illustrator long ago settled in Victoria, where he was one of the featured artists at Vancouver Island's largest toy show on Sunday.
Comic-book fandom a springboard for success
Feist, Sheepdogs take three Junos each in unpredictable ceremony in Ottawa
Feist poses for photographers as she arrives on the red carpet at the Juno Awards in Ottawa, Sunday April 1, 2012.
Photos: Inside Ikea's 11-hectare neighbourhood
The 1,200 homes and apartments will be priced to appeal to a range of incomes, the Swedes promise. A few seven- to 11-storey condominium towers will pepper the area, and offices for high-tech firms and a hotel will fill the busier edges.
Welcome to Ikea-land: Furniture giant begins urban planning project
These computer generated renderings depict the Strand East development in a neighbourhood designed by furniture giant Ikea. The images are urban design concepts only.
Photos: On the ground during Myanmar's historic election
Aung San Suu Kyi is greeted outside a polling station in Kawhmu township April 1, 2012, where she stands as a candidate in parliamentary by-elections.
Rubenstein: The nomadic golf life of Andrew Parr
Andrew Parr
U.S. presidency hinges on the economy
Brian Milner
Breaking the 'entitlement addiction'
Gwyn Morgan
Five NHL games to watch
Can the Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin catch the Florida Panthers for the Southeast Division lead? Washington plays Tampa in Monday's must see NHL game on TSN2 at 7 p.m.. REUTERS/Gary Cameron
Western conference playoff race going down to the wire
David Shoalts
Search continues after two skiers rescued from B.C. avalanche
Surging U.S. Treasury yields set to take a breather
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a relatively cautious outlook for the U.S. economy last week,
Worth paying extra for sweat-free iPad
Labour represents less than 5 per cent of overall iPad production costs, so paying fairer wages in China will likely end up costing only slightly more.
A retrospective on the fix for a generation
A volunteer demonstrates the driving simulator set up with a FMRI (functioning mri) at 3.0T MR at Sunnybrook Research on Nov 25 2011.
Refugee cases should be decided on merit -- not on whim
Karla Garcia holds her one-month-old daughter Nicte in her Surrey home Monday afternoon. Her refugee status application was rejected.
While Toronto feuded, Los Angeles built transit
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks to subway riders, July 7, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Stars strut their stuff on red carpet at the Junos
Aleesia poses for photographers as she arrives on the red carpet at the Juno Awards in Ottawa, Sunday April 1, 2012.
Canadian retail suppliers getting the goods on Target
Target’s arrival next year will be the biggest change to hit the Canadian retailing scene since Wal-Mart Stores Inc. set up shop in this country in 1994.
Canada pays steep price for fragmented electricity market
Barrie McKenna
Why the Leafs have squandered Phil Kessel's goal-scoring exploits
James Mirtle
Calgary Flames at a crossroads
Eric Duhatschek
Cattle vaccine for E. coli needs political boost
Richard Blackwell
Metro brings its battle for readers to Saskatchewan
Promoter Brittany Bartel holds up a copy of a Metro newspaper in downtown Regina. The commuter daily will begin free daily distribution in Regina and Saskatoon on Monday.
Despite promising first quarter, outlook for equities cautious
Bell payphone rate hike proposal under fire
The joint application by Bell Canada and Bell Aliant Application for a 100-per-cent increases in payphone rates is a cash grab that would ‘destroy’ usage, consumer groups argue.
Low natural gas price casts doubt on 'proven' reserves
Natural gas pipeline near Crossfield, Alta. Natural gas for delivery in the second quarter has traded at barely more than $2 (U.S.), while the average of futures prices for the remainder of 2012 is $2.53. That’s fully a third below the figure used to estimate reserves.
Red-hot Canucks flaunt their depth ahead of playoffs
David Ebner
Adam Lind: The muscle behind Bautista
Toronto Blue Jays' cleanup hitter Adam Lind. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS/Adam Hunger
How Olivier Choinière committed theatrical 'rape'
Director and playright Olivier Choiniere.
Stray Love, by Kyo Maclear
Kyo Maclear
Novelist Harlan Coben scores another slam dunk
Best selling author Harlan Coben, who is also a basketball fan, took in a Raptors game at the ACC in Toronto on March 28, 2012.
Shatner swears he's not going to sing (speak) at tonight's Juno Awards
William Shatner, 2012 Juno Award host, rolls out the red carpet in Ottawa on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Feist, Sheepdogs win two Juno Awards each at Saturday dinner gala
Feist receives the Juno for Adult Alternative album of the year for her album Metals during the Juno Gala dinner in Ottawa on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
In pictures: Your best photos of water
stand up paddleboard goddess in maui
New Brunswick potato farmer's legal woes far from over
New Brunswick potato farmer Henk Tepper walks with his sister Harmein Dionne as he arrives at the airport in Ottawa.
Apple takes commanding lead over Exxon
Apple
Gotye may just be someone we used to know
Gotye does not appear to understand that his new audience may not listen as quietly as he would like.
Does altitude training really help athletes?
A fortune teller predicted my daughter's birth
Chocolate, red wine or aspirin: Which should you be ingesting daily?
The joys of crossing off your to-do list (or not)
Sarah Hampson
The doctor wants dad off the road, so he won't fix his cataracts
How much for a berth on the world's most expensive cruise?
Inside the Panorama Lounge of the Silver Whisper cruise ship.
Is chia the new superfood?
How to get rid of stubborn stains
No Beatle wheelchair model, European court rules
How can I work out with bad knees?
Chaos out, serenity in: How to create a harmonious home
The baby boomer battle, and other weekend stories you shouldn't miss
Middle-aged lady relaxing on a deck by a swimming pool
Saskberta? It's April Fool's Day on the Alberta election trail
Alberta Wildrose leader Danielle Smith picks up a take out order at Peter's Drive-In while making a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, March 31, 2012. Albertans go to the polls on April 23.
Canada's roster for women's hockey worlds gets unveiled
Canada's Hayley Wickenheiser battles for position with USA's Meghan Duggan while USA's Jessie Vetter makes a save at the Vancouver Olympics.
Despite rough seas, Harper could still turn the tide on OAS
Editorial cartoon by Brian Gable
TEDxExeter - Andy Robertson on Sustainable Perspectives on Video Games
Wired GeekDad contributor Andy Robertson speaks at TEDx Exeter on creating new perspectives in games criticism.
Patrick Cote hopes to return to UFC
Patrick Cote, from Quebec City, is flipped by Alan Belcher during their middleweight fight at UFC113 in May, 2010.
Photos: Trudeau, Brazeau box for a good cause
Liberal Member of Parliament Justin Trudeau (L) and Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau fight during their charity boxing match in Ottawa March 31, 2012.
Stramaccioni wins wild debut as Inter manager
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni winks his eye prior to the start of the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Genoa at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Sunday.
Canada remains undefeated at men's curling worlds
Canada skip Glenn Howard delivers his shot during play against Germany at the World Men's Curling Championship 2012 in Basel on Sunday.
Canucks snuff out dwindling Flames in overtime
Calgary Flames goalie Henrik Karlsson (35) looks on as Vancouver Canucks center Maxim Lapierre (40) celebrates teammate Vancouver Canucks defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani's, not shown, goal during third period NHL hockey action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. Saturday, March, 31, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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