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The ins and outs of environmental assessments
Why Tory decision to shrink environmental role is no surprise
The Haisla First Nation's Kitimaat Village is seen in an aerial view along the Douglas Channel near Kitimat, B.C., on Tuesday January 10, 2012. Public hearings began Tuesday for the proposed $5.5-billion project to pipe Alberta oil 1,200-kilometres across Alberta and British Columbia to the northwest coast community of Kitimat, where the oil will be shipped overseas by oil tankers. Rio Tinto Alcan's Kitimat Smelter is pictured at left with the town of Kitimat, top.
Best pictures from April 16
Men's wheelchair winner Joshua Cassidy of Canada breaks the tape at the finish line of the 2012 Boston Marathon in Boston.
Philanthropists asked to donate 'a little love' to city
Corus Quay City Centre in Toronto
Harper warns Iran against executing Iranian-Canadian on death row
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, seen in this Reuters photo.
Alfredsson's absence too much for Ottawa to overcome
Roy MacGregor
Boyle, Lundqvist give Rangers series lead over Senators
The Ottawa Senators' Zenon Konopka drives to the net on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the first period.
Canadian Boston Marathon champ dreams of winning gold in London
Joshua R. Cassidy, of Canada, pumps his fist and yells as he crosses the finish line to win the men's wheelchair division of the 116th Boston Marathon.
Ottawa to unveil sweeping changes to environmental oversight
Former Xeni Gwet'in First Nations Chief Roger William stands at the edge of Fish Lake Sept. 10, 2010 near Williams Lake, B.C. William and other members of his first Nation are trying to stop the Fish Lake from becoming a tailings pond.
More militant Quebec student group left out of talks with province
Rhéal Séguin
Canada earns crucial tie in water polo Olympic quals
Ontario set for a top-to-bottom review of spending
Adam Radwanski
Raptors drop second-last home game to Hawks
Toronto Raptors forward Alan Anderson, left, battles for the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith on Monday.
Families testify of resistance from apathetic police
Sandra Gagnon, right, sister of Janet Henry, is given a hug Monday by Marnie Frey's foster sister, Joyce Lachance, left, at the missing women inquiry in Vancouver.
Electoral battle for Alberta hinges on a changing Calgary
Shanahan cites Zetterberg's health, Weber's history for lack of suspension
Brendan Shanahan defended his decision not to suspend Nashville's Shea Weber.
Mayors, TransLink grapple with $45-million transit question
A SkyTrain commuter train travels into downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday April 11, 2012.
Firestorm over Wildrose's health-care policy pits myths against reality
André Picard
B.C. Liberal MLA apologizes, retracts accusations against Dix
Harry Bloy in Victoria, B.C., on Monday March 14, 2011.
Timeline: Meet six Canadians who fought for their constitutional rights
When hiring independent contractors makes sense
Small companies can better manage peak workloads by hiring independent contractors.
Oprah takes Toronto
Oprah Winfrey arrives for Oprah's Lifeclass Tour in Toronto on Monday April 16, 2012.
Time to look beyond puckheads for Shanahan replacement
Brendan Shanahan gets attended to on the bench by trainers after getting hit in the face with the puck in 2007.
Does exercise make you eat more?
Goal-starved Canucks scrounge for way out of hole
Eric Duhatschek
Canucks are really due for a Cup, but window of opportunity is closing
Gary Mason
How the playoffs turned ugly
Allan Maki
Greenbrier: A cheap ticket to a railway rebound
David Milstead
L.A. transit advocate has some advice for Toronto politicians
Richard Katz, chair of the board of directors for Metrolink in Los Angeles , California, waits on the westbound platform at the TTC 's Bloor and Yonge junction on April 16 2012.
Stratasys stock soars on 3D printing deal
Summit of the Americas agree war on drugs a failure
A dealer displays a container of cannabis at Sheeba, a coffeeshop, in Amsterdam, March 16, 2012.
Canadian Charter still used to defend the voiceless
Registered nurse Sammy Mullally holds a tray of supplies to be used by a drug addict at the Insite safe injection clinic in Vancouver on May 11, 2011.
With eye on new Canadians, Wal-Mart caters to a diverse palate
The Wal-Mart Canada Meadowvale store in Mississauga store, Sept. 12, 2011.
Performance group wants apology from Calgary theatre
A performance by Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Vancouver council advised to reduce size of proposed tower
Former Vancouver planning director Brent Toderian says councillors shouldn't be afraid to reduce the size of a proposed tower.
Gallery: Trump unveils his newest tower
Rabies diagnosis is Toronto's first in 80 years
Kim's 'global orientation' key to lock on World Bank presidency
The World Bank has named Jim Yong Kim its new president.
Fashion photos of the week: April 17
A model presents a creation of Gift University designers during a fashion week in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Top court asked to rule on Fibrek takeover
The Supreme Court of Canada has been asked to rule on whether regulators can impose conditions on the sale of wood products company Fibrek.
Loonie enters period of seasonal strength
Canadian currency
Native actor and doctor takes on new role championing health in B.C.
Evan Adams, Deputy Provincial Health Officer, is photographed outside the B.C. Centre for Disease Control in Vancouver, Friday, April 13, 2012.
As auto sector moves into high gear, a few stocks stand out
John Reese
Air Canada must cleanse 'poisonous' culture, expert warns
An Air Canada plane lands at the Calgary International Airport.
Nexen gets nod for more drilling at Long Lake oil sands project
Calgary-based Nexen has received permission to drill three more wells at its Long Lake oil sands project.
Brent Sutter takes coaching reins for Team Canada
Brent Sutter will coach Team Canada at the world championship.
A reality test for would-be home buyers
Rob Carrick
Apple's stock coming back to earth
Constitutional 'divisions' keep Harper from celebrating Charter
Prime Minister Stephen Harper listens to translation during a news conference at the Chilean presidential palace a in Santiago on April 16, 2012.
Rio Tinto, BHP may pursue diamond asset IPOs: analysts
BHP Billiton's Ekati diamond mine is located 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. and is Canada's first surface and underground diamond mine.
Runners: Go on and vent. What irks you the most?
Hologram Tupac: What's so live about live performance anyway?
The 2Pac hologram performs at the Coachella festival.
Video exposes the cruel parents of 'worthless' kids
Screen grab from Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" video
Canada's fast food some of the saltiest in the world
John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Are women on higher moral ground than men?
Liberal-NDP merger would create 'political stability,' Chrétien argues
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien gives an interview at his Ottawa office on April 16, 2012.
God of War, by Christian Cameron
Christian Cameron
Twisted Sister: We're Not Gonna Take It
Mark Metcalf in a screen cap from YouTube video of Twisted Sister's We're Not Gonna Take It.
What Music Worth, According to My Mom.
Image from YouTube video What Music Worth, According to My Mom.
Budget cuts? National Film Board is not afraid
ORA is a stunning meeting between the artistic worlds of choreographer Jose Navas and filmmaker Philippe Baylaucq. It is the first film to use 3D thermal imaging. Photo taken from the production. 2011 National Film Board of Canada All rights reserved.
Alice Cooper: Teenage Lament '74
Alice Cooper performs during the Rock the House Night at the 39th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, late July 12 , 2005.
Veteran Canadian sports reporter Randy Starkman covered 12 Olympics
Toronto Star sports reporter Randy Starkman, shown in 2007, has died.
Cuts at Health Canada reduce scrutiny of first-nations spending
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq speaks at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on March 15, 2012.
Strong winds topple tractor-trailer north of Toronto
Spain may intervene in regions' finances
Protesters hold signs during a demonstration to protest cuts in health reforms in Madrid, April 15, 2012.
Prospecting for Canada's biggest cash gushers
Get the 'warm glow' from paying taxes
Should Kevin Falcon be fired?
British Columbia Finance Minister Kevin Falcon in Victoria, B.C., on Friday August 26, 2011.
Spain may intervene in regions' finances
Yes, Virginia, the Titanic was a real thing
A scene from James Cameron's "Titanic," a movie based on actual events, kids.
The close: Dow gains but Apple weighs on broader index
The Toronto Stock Exchange Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
Westbridge to buy Namibian offshore oil property
Kayuco's main asset is an 80 per cent interest in an oil and gas petroleum exploration licence granted by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Canucks: Daniel Sedin headed to L.A.
Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during practice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada April 9, 2012.
Teachers, B.C. government renew fight over report cards
Demonstrators react while listening to B.C .Teachers' Federation President Susan Lambert speech during a rally in Vancouver, British Columbia March 7, 2012.
NHL fines Ottawa Senators $10,000
New York Rangers' Brian Boyle (22) and Ottawa Senators' Zenon Konopka (28) fight for control of the puck during the second period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 14, 2012, in New York.
Maritime helicopters a cautionary tale for taxpayers on F-35 jets
Defence Minister Peter MacKay addresses crew and technicians after inspecting a new Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter at CFB Shearwater outside Halifax on May 26, 2011.
A wild weekend in the NHL
In pictures: 'Shamelessly' Canadian highway stops
Ontario is injecting about $200-million to renovate and rebrand 20 of the 23 highway service centres along Highways 400 and 401. Fourteen have been completed - like this one in Trenton.
Courses: Golf in Colombia
Island tee at golf course in Pereira, Colombia
Wheat board aims to pool a third of Western Canadian grains
Ian White, president and CEO of the Canadian Wheat Board, poses for a photo in the lobby of the Canadian Wheat Board's office in Winnipeg, Feb. 3, 2012.
Brookfield hires veteran M&A banker
What's up with Apple? (As in, why is the stock down?)
Michael Babad
How do I volunteer my retirement years so I truly make a difference?
Are you a Canadian living in the United States? We want to talk to you
This undated photo provided by Christie's auction house shows Jasper Johns' "Flag," a pop art rendition of the American flag created in the 1960s that author Michael Crichton bought from the artist in 1973.
Life lessons from being a Leafs fan
Are we there yet? Highway service stops get classier
Architect Mr. Klein concludes: 'This was an opportunity for the province to brand itself in a unique way to travellers from within and travelling through the province. We’re referring to these projects as shamelessly Canadian.'
Norway killer's manifesto sees its day in court
Accused Norwegian Anders Behring Breivik gestures as he arrives at the courtroom, Monday, April 16, 2012, in Oslo, Norway.
Harper looks to Chile for help in joining lucrative Pacific trade pact
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera welcomes Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the government palace in Santiago on April 16, 2012.
Panthers fans can finally bring back the rats
Plastic rats lie on the ice as the Florida Panthers celebrate their win against the New Jersey Devils following their NHL Eastern conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game 2 in Sunrise, Florida April 15, 2012.
Sweltering Boston Marathon takes its toll on racers
Empty water cups lie on the course near a watering station during the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass., Monday, April 16, 2012. It was the second-slowest Boston race since 1985, as temperatures rising into the 80s slowed the leaders and may have convinced as many as 4,300 entrants to sit this one out.
What's Real Housewife Jody Claman doing on Vancouver's skid row?
Real Housewife of Vancouver – Jody Claman
Windsor police seek suspect after three armed robberies
Video: Check out some of the coolest offices in Canada
The Toronto offices of I Love Rewards.
Video: An insider's look at some of Canada's coolest small companies
A treasure at every turn inside Toronto's newest vintage decor shop, the Arthur
Tupac "live" at Coachella
Screen grab from video of a hologram of Tupac Shakur performing at Coachella. Warning: Contains multiple expletives
The voluble Mr. Tortorella
New York Rangers' head coach John Tortorella talks to his team during a timeout in the third period of NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
Shaw's cable price discounting has analysts worried
Darcy Keith
Budget Flydubai sets flight path to profits
Budget airline Flydubai is competing with major airlines, such as the Emirates flight shown, at Dubai International airport.
Shaw's cable price discounting has analysts worried
Darcy Keith
Patrick Chan parts ways with coach
Patrick Chan of Canada, holds his gold medal on the podium of the men's Free skating event at the ISU 2012 World Figure Skating Championships in Nice, southern France, Saturday, March 31, 2012. (AP Photo/ Francois Mori)
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