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April 20

Boxing: Canada's Stevenson overpowers Gonzalez
Longueuil, Que. super-middleweight Adonis Stevenson defeeated Noe Gonzalez of Uruguay before an international television audience on Friday. FILE PHOTO: The CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Whitecaps focus on defence
Sporting Kansas City's Aurelien Collin, left, of France, heads the ball and checks Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastien Le Toux, of France, into the sideline boards during first half MLS soccer game action in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday April 18, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Curling: Middaugh stays alive at Players' Championship
Best pictures from April 20
Fisherman Siswanto rides on a self-built wooden cable car, created by himself, to cross the sea at Timang beach in Gunung Kidul, near the ancient city of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Siswanto crosses between rocks to catch lobsters.
Rangers seek to rewrite early script against Sens
New York Rangers' Ryan Callahan looks for a loose puck in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson during first period of Game 4 of the NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game in Ottawa April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Blair Gable
Scenes from Toronto's Roundhouse Park
People enjoy a ride on one of the Toronto Railway Historical Association's live steam miniaturetrains in the Roundhouse Park in Toronto on April 20, 2012, driven by volunteer Mike Salisbury.
Around the Rinks
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, warms up before Game 4 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, April 19, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
NHL Playoffs: Penguins nip Flyers to force Game 6
Pittsburgh Penguins' Steve Sullivan (26) celebrates his first-period goal with James Neal (18) as Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier skates back to his bench during Game 5 of an opening-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh Friday, April 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NHL weekend broadcast schedule
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist misses the game winning goal by Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris during sudden death overtime of game four of first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The Senators defeated the Rangers 3-2. The two teams meet again on Saturday night. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Riadh Ben Aissa: Canada's most mysterious businessman
An early photo of Riadh Ben Aissa.
Jamie Moyer and other old timers
Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jamie Moyer (50) delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, April 11, 2012 at Coors Field. John Leyba, The Denver Post, The Associated Press
Leonard Braithwaite, Canada's first black parliamentarian, dead at 88
Leonard Braithwaite is sworn in as a member of the Ontario Legislature for Etobicoke, a new suburban Toronto riding, in November 1963.
Suspect arrested in two Vancouver Island deaths
The body of Tyeshia Jones was found Jan. 28, 2011, near Duncan on Vancouver Island.
Bombers stadium won't be ready for opener: report
Murray Taylor, President and CEO of Investors Group and The Winnipeg Blue Bombers speaks during a press conference in Winnipeg Wednesday, December 14, 2011, announcing the new home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and sports and entertainment facility being built at the University of Manitoba, named Investors Group Field. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
As candidate pool narrows, French election characterized by extreme ordinariness
France's President and UMP party candidate for the 2012 French presidential elections Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at a campaign rally in Nice, southern France April 20, 2012. France goes to the polls on Sunday in the first round of its presidential election.
Local schools at risk as parents and students race to the hottest classes
Sarah Bercic, a grade 10 student at at Eric Hamber Secondary School, leaves the school for home April 19, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Bercic commutes 20 mins to school from her home daily.
Wildrose and PCs make final pitches to supporters
Conservative leader Alison Redford speaks to seniors during a campaign stop at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton, Alta. Friday April 20, 2012.
Nenshi heads back to neutral territory
Wildrose leader Danielle Smith, left, makes a campaign stop with candidate Happy Mann, centre, and candidate Ron Leech, in Calgary, Alta., Friday, April 20, 2012.
The unsinkable Fenway Park
A hand painted sign at Fenway Park as Fenway Park commemorates it's 100th year anniversary in Boston, Massachusetts April 20, 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
Minority lawyers in Canada push for a less white bench
Bill Sundhu a barrister and solicitor in Kamloops, B.C. at the Old Court House on Friday March 13, 2012.
Rejected Afghan interpreters get second chance to come to Canada
An Afghan military interpreter prays just before the storming of Salavat, Afghanistan, on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Intoxication recurring theme in Halifax crime scene, says police chief
Police officers place one of two intoxicated young males into a cruiser outside of a popular pub in Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 20 , 2012.
Sports violence is within us all
In this Oct. 28, 2001 file photo, Chicago Blackhawks' Bob Probert, left, and Boston Bruins' Andrei Nazarov mix it up along the boards during a first period fight in Chicago. Enforcers, goons, whatever you want to call them, players like Bob Probert and Derek Boogaard made careers from dishing out and taking punishing hits. That job is sure to come under added scrutiny after the sudden death of Boogaard, five months after he suffered a season-ending concussion.(AP Photo/Fred Jewell, File)
Man-made Humber islands would solve two problems at once
Marcus Gee
Globe wins legal case over coverage of BCE takeover bid
Small-town development fight in Quebec ends in mayor's arrest
Good week; Bad week
Paul Attfield
Making sense of the senseless: Are murderers simply evil?
Defendant Anders Behring Breivik. left, discusses a matter with his defence lawyer Geir Lippestad during the second day of proceedings in the courtroom in Oslo Tuesday April 17, 2012.
Roundhouse hydro transformer could kill railway museum
Amir Azizov, 4, reacts as steam is blown from the whistle of the Toronto Railway Historical Association's live steam miniature railway in the Roundhouse Park in Toronto on April 20, 2012, volunteer Mike Salisbury. The TRHA rebuilds trains engines and cars in three bays of the roundhouse on John Street, and has outdoor exhibits but was planning to build the centrepiece, a museum with interactive trains, archives and other items donated to the association in what is called the machine shop, which is now being taken over by Toronto Hydro, who are planning to build a transformer in the building, leaving the museum with no home.
Legault unfazed by drop in CAQ support approaching party's first convention
Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault launches his new party at a Quebec City news conference on Nov. 14, 2011.
TFC's Danny Dichio recalls ending a goal drought
Toronto FCAndy Welsh (right) celebrates Danny Dichio's goal in the ninth minute against the Colorado Rapids during MLS soccer action in Toronto Saturday, June 2, 2007. (CP PHOTO/Adrian Wyld)
Corporate lessons for adopting English as a common language
We're part of a team, but we don't seem to trust each other
Katie Bennett
Moving beyond Earth Day
Geoff Cape CEO, Evergreen Centre for Green Cities, is photographed at the Brickworks in Toronto, Ont. Thursday, April 19, /2012.
Bo Xilai's fall signals victory for China's reformers
China's former Chongqing Municipality Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai (C) and former Deputy Mayor of Chongqing Wang Lijun (Bo's L) at a session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of the Chongqing Municipal Committee January 7, 2012.
Exclusion of 10 candidates in Egypt's election make process less democratic
Some of the thousands of protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo, April 20, 2012.
The notorious Kingston Penitentiary will not be missed
A view of the Kingston Penitentiary in Kingston, Ont.
Hitting the trail for Oxfam Canada
Frank Archibald, left, Dave Morritt, Randy Pepper and Tim Belanger take part in the 100-kilometre Trailwlker hike to raise money for Oxfam Canada.
Senators hope to draw first blood against Rangers
New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Erik Karlsson is congratulated by teammates Nick Foligno (C) and Kyle Turris (R) after he scored a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 2 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York April 14, 2012. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine
Millionaires more optimistic about retirement savings
Michael Babad
Are home prices headed for 'correction' after rates rise?
Michael Babad
Quebec Premier jokes with business leaders as police beat back protesters
Global gridlock: How some cities tame it while others grind to a halt
Bogotà’s TransMilenio bus route is a successful example of modern mass transit, says Taras Grescoe.
Bombardier's Chet Fuller: From landing airplanes to landing orders
Illustration of Chet Fuller, Bombardier's senior vice-president of sales, marketing and asset management.
With economy in freefall, Tunisia's Arab Spring needs help
Eric Reguly
Mitt Romney ought to take a cue from the Cookie Monster
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a campaign stop in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
What's in a name? Law Society of Upper Canada to find out
(centre) Joseph Camille Gerald Van Buskirk, 82 years old, awaits to become a lawyer today as part of The Law Society of Upper Canada Call to the Bar Ceremony. A handful of lawyers are calling for an end to the body’s archaic name. Instead, they say, it should be known as the Ontario Law Society.
U.S. presidential politics: It's a dog-eat-dog world out there
Elizabeth Renzetti
For Quebec, Canada's westward shift translates into 'de facto separation'
A pro-separation rally during the 1980 Quebec referendum: What prominent French-speaking Quebec politician will speak for the No side if there is ever another referendum?
Alberta Tories miss Lougheed's inclusive approach
Gary Mason
Is X-ray vision coming to your smartphone?
One woman's struggle to save B.C.'s wild salmon
Alexandra Morton at her home on Sointula Island on April 16, 2012.
Quiz: Take this week's current-events challenge
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.
Interactive: Explore the data behind Vancouver's high schools
Travis Snider turning heads in Vegas
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Snider has made an impressive start with the Las Vegas Triple-A 51s. FILE: REUTERS/Mike Cassese
Mulcair clarifies stand on marijuana in time for 4/20 'pot holiday'
A scene from a new English-language television ad created by the federal New Democrats to introduce their new leader Thomas Mulcair to Canadians.
McGuinty accedes to two NDP demands
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is seen in this 2011 file photo.
Booze meets pews in the quest for local nightlife venues
St. Stephen-In-The-Fields, an Anglican church located at 103 Bellevue Avenue.
NHL discipline isn't just about Shanahan
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right, listens as then-Detroit Red Wings player Brendan Shanahan answers questions during a news conference announcing the end of the lockout Friday, July 22, 2005.
Playing it smart to keep lifestyle up to par
Puppies and yoga: Exposing law students' guile since 2012
Promo for Paris is Burning
Frame grab from Paris is Burning.
How to choose an online broker
Rob Carrick
Harper quietly holds face-to-face talks with Chinese propaganda chief
Li Changchun arrives at the London Book Fair on April 15, 2012. Mr. Li, head of propaganda and member of the Communist Party of China's Standing Committee of the Politburo, later met British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Americans pay less income tax than they think
Crates filled with 2011 tax forms are seen at the 96th Street Public Library in New York, April 17, 2012.
Rough week for new stock offerings
Alexandra Morton's battle to save B.C.'s wild salmon
Family makes tearful plea for missing North York girl to come home
Security camera image of missing woman Michelle Yu, 18.
Dividend stocks aren't fail-safe (but buy them anyway)
Norman Rothery
Index investor believes the world is getting smaller
Technical analyst Donald Dony: 'Canada’s market may be a little different, but for example, if the rest of the world is going up, we’re not going to go down.'
Eased IPO laws prompt memories of dot-com bubble
David Parkinson
NHL will rule on Raffi Torres Saturday
Phoenix Coyotes winger Raffi Torres walks from the NHL offices after meeting with officials in New York.
Fenway Park celebrates its centennial
Former Boston Red Sox player Jason Varitek (L) hugs former Red Sox player Johnny Pesky during the pre-game ceremony as Fenway Park commemorates its 100th year anniversary before the start of American League MLB baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts April 20, 2012. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
'Being yourself' is not a good career move
Ten best small business stories of the week
Money raised to support the Pebble watch on Kickstarter.com has set a record on the crowdfunding site that's designed to back startups.
The difference a vowel can make
A man balances on a beach erosion barrier.
Sony's Xperia S: Great for video but not a game changer
The 4.3-inch retina display is gorgeous, possibly the best I've seen on any phone. Sony is pushing the Xperia as an HD-playing monster, and with good reason. High-def video runs smoothly on the phone itself, and with an HDMI cable, the Xperia quickly becomes a mobile media mini-hub for your TV.
Love, dissident-style: The saga of Hu Jia and Zeng Jinyan
Photo illustration of Hu Jia and Zheng Jinyan
Maestro makes his return to the violin
Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman performs the during the 100th anniversary celebration of Arizona's statehood, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at the Capitol in Phoneix.
Catch Feist on the flip side on Record Store Day
Feist performs in Bryant Park for ABC's Good Morning America on Friday, July 25, 2008, in New York.
The close: The rally fades as Apple weighs on markets
The Toronto Stock Exchange Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
The Lineup: April 21 - 27
Legendary singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot hangs out backstage at Massey Hall in Toronto, Apr. 10, 2012.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Second banana once more
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale in HBO's Veep.
Love and Chance: Second wind saves this classic gem
Gil Garratt and Gemma James-Smith in The Game of Love and Chance.
Jack White: A one-man army, slightly off-kilter
Jack White performs during the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, Friday, March 16, 2012.
Creative muscle in a digital world
Of locals from aboriginal community of Kitcisakik, five hours north- west of Montreal, working with their hands to rebuild their homes with Montreal architect Guillaume Levesque.
'If he didn't have the courage to witness...'
Remember vinyl LPs? Record Store Day may help
Alison Faith Levy at San Francisco's Amoeba Music, April 14th, 2012.
Fine, fiery flamenco with a splash of variety
Promotional image for 30th Anniversary Celebration Performance of Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, April 19-22 at Fleck Dance Theatre as part of Harbourfront Centre's NextSteps series
Canada's e-book moguls versus literary London
Leah McLaren
Tribeca: 'This is a hinge time, isn't this a hinge time?'
Johanna Schneller
The Paul Good Papers: The past speaks; we still shudder
Deanna Bowen Paul Good/Robert Shelton Character Study Daily Live Rehearsal. Approx. 30 minutes Based on transcript from Good/Shelton interview c. February 1964
TransCanada, Imax report, Friday
Clark rules out deal with B.C. Conservatives as staffer reaches out to Tories
Premier Christy Clark in Port Moody March 22, 2012.
Expanding Beacon Securities adds trader
Jim Addison's salvage is a DIYers treasure chest
Jim Addison runs a popular antique shop in Toronto.
Why do some stocks have higher dividends than profits?
Nancy Woods
Mideastro: Marvelous Middle Eastern menu marred by fusion food
China eager for students to learn French
Jennifer Lewington
How Small Demons aims to turn books into the 'storyverse'
Screen grab from smalldemons.com
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