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Hang-glider pilot accused of swallowing evidence
A hang-glider against a blue sky.
B.C. 'gag law' reintroduced with amendments
B.C. Premier Christy Clark in Victoria, Tuesday March 27,2012.
Best pictures from May 1
A Palestinian protester uses a sling to hurl stones towards Israeli troops during clashes outside Ofer prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah.
24-hour resource centre a priority for sex workers, funding a concern
Susan Davis, a sex trade worker and activist, addresses the panel during the Public Policy Forums that is part of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Mill officials say they were not warned of danger before deadly explosion
Smoke rises from the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake, B.C. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.
Former Bank of Canada governor breaks rank with successor over consumer debt
Former Governor of the Bank of Canada David Dodge is pictured during an interview in Ottawa on Tuesday March 17, 2008.
Homalco First Nation elder creates wood carvings
Bill Blaney a native carver in Campbell River, B.C. April 2, 2012.
Alan Bernstein maps an ambitious route for cutting-edge research
Dr. Alan Bernstein, President and CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, is photographed in the research labs at St. Mike's Hospital on April 30 2012.
Lawrie hits walk-off homer to beat Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie hits the game winning walk off home run in the ninth inning to beat the Texas Rangers in Toronto May 1, 2012.
Cool welcome awaits Lord Black in Canada
Conrad Black arrives at the Federal Courthouse in Chicago for a status hearing, January 13, 2011.
Fault lines emerge between Quebec protesters' moderates, radicals
Bautista starts May with a bang
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun against the Texas Rangers during third inning AL action in Toronto on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
New details show deeper intrigue in Bo Xilai's home
Gu Kailai, wife of deposed Chinese political leader Bo Xilai, was investigated on suspicion of murdering a former family friend.
Donner Prize goes to book on responsible government
Peter Aucoin.
Retired NHLer skates into Northern Gateway debate
Former NHL hockey player Scott Niedermayer (R) is seen with Peter Ladner (L) and Grand Chief Edward John at the World Wildlife Fund's Campaign Canadians for the Great Bear in Vancouver, British Columbia May 1, 2012. The campaign opposes the Northern Gateway pipeline that would carry oil across Northern
Families of people shot by police want to aid better understanding of mental illness
Evan Jones,18, died on Aug. 25, 2010, at his residence in Brantford, Ont., during an encounter with the Brantford Police Service.
The shooter and her quest for glory
The lessons Ontario should learn from the Ornge scandal
Adam Radwanski
Saskatchewan government asked to kick in $230 million for stadium
Predators take bold step in suspending players during playoffs
Eric Duhatschek
Republicans 'green with envy' over Obama's foreign-policy record
U.S. President Barack Obama greets U.S. soldiers at Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, on Wednesday.
Sarkozy draws on fear as campaign enters final days
Nicolas Sarkozy addresses supporters at Trocadero Square during a campaign rally in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Tuesday.
Subban out at worlds; returning to Montreal for re-evaluation
Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban controls the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal chases during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Oake's addiction story brings tales of 'hell' and hope into the spotlight
Aaron Simkin, 32, poses for a photograph near his Queen Street East apartment on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Three former tax-agency workers charged in alleged bribery schemes
Elias Kawkab was one of three Canada Revenue Agency employees charged by the RCMP with accepting kickbacks today. According to RCMP search warrants, this photo was taken at a 2005 hockey game at the Montreal Bell Centre.
Facebook set for IPO road show to start Monday: source
An illustration picture shows the login screen for the website Facebook.
Marathoners to Athletics Canada: Spare us two minutes
Runner Krista DuChene, who is battling Athletics Canada to be allowed to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London England, runs along the banks of the Grand River in Brantford, Ont. Monday, April 30/2012. DuChene and fellow runner Lanni Marchant both came just short of the Canadian standards but made the Olympic standard. They argue process unfair and they should be selected as "rising stars" which is used to pick other athletes.
Balancing act: Why we misjudge risks
David Parkinson
Has 'sell in May' adage had its day?
A TSX stock trader
How sleep affects your 'fat genes' - and your 'fat jeans'
After four decades leading the Inuit people, Mary Simon steps down
Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) poses for a portrait at her office in Ottawa, April 18, 2012.
Canadian graphite producers prepare for boom
Graphite dust coats a flake graphite packer at the Qingdao Haida processing facility in China.
Harper government has had a good first year
Prime Minister Stephen Harper responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Suncor's diversification pays off in first-quarter earnings
For integrated Canadian oil companies having to offer a discount on their crude because of oversupply in the U.S. Midwest, profits from thier own refineries margins are proving a lifesaver.
DND officials still want F-35 despite controversy, cost concerns
Lockheed F-35 AF1 joint strike fighter.
Bansley and Maloney hope to maintain momentum at Shanghai stop
Breaking 80: Getting to the root of my rot
Chris Zelkovich
Canadian women's volleyball team advances in qualifying tournament
Canada plans Olympic gala while Brits batten down security
A security cctv camera is seen by the Olympic Stadium at the Olympic Park in London, Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Britain's spy agencies and police have planned for a dizzying array of security nightmares surrounding the Olympics a coordinated terror attack like the 2005 suicide bombings, a dirty bomb, a cyberattack and hoaxes designed to scatter personnel.
Chinese companies shore up government ties to survive
A woman rides her bicycle in front of a closed factory in Wenzhou, China, Oct. 17, 2011.
Flaherty ramps up war of words with European leaders
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks to The Globe and Mail's editorial board, April 27, 2012, in Toronto. Mr. Flaherty wants a one-year deadline on establishing a national securities regulator.
Ontario's taxing march to socialism
Neil Reynolds
Millennia-old bison skeleton found in Whitehorse couple's basement
Bison at Elk Island National Park.
Law firm Cassels Brock sues 150 lawyers
Jerry Gazarek, who once owned a Pickering, Ont., Chevy-Cadillac dealership before he was forced out after 32 years, stands at the now-vacant dealership, May 1, 2012. Mr. Gazarek is part of a class-action lawsuit against General Motors and law firm Cassels Brock and Blackwell.
Hunter wields clout to bench Ovechkin, for now
David Shoalts
VAG announces acquisitions, becomes largest public museum collector of Jeff Wall
Law Society of Upper Canada plays name game
Ahandful of supporters for a name change is coming out of the woodwork in advance of LSUC’s May 9 annual general meeting, where a proposal to rename the governing body the Ontario Law Society is to be debated.
Lynne Cohen's ghostly images at Contact
A detail from Untitled (Toroni) 2008, by Lynne Cohen.
Lynne Cohen at CONTACT: Where did all the people go?
A detail from Untitled (Malevich) 2011, by Lynne Cohen.
Colombia's titan gives oil giants a run for their money
Oil pumps at work on an oilfield in Los Angeles on May 12, 2009.
Alberta Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith takes lead on city issues
Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith waves to the crowd in High River, Alberta, Monday, April, 23, 2012.
Impact sees struggling TFC as dangerous opponent
Montreal Impact's Lamar Neagle, left, and Toronto FC's Richard Eckersley battle for the ball during second half in Montreal, Saturday, April 7, 2012.
Yamana Gold profit climbs 15 per cent
Yamana Gold chairman and CEO Peter Marrone
MDA reports $33.4-million profit
Dan Friedmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of MDA,13800 Commerce Parkway in Richmond, B.C., in front of an artist rendition of the RADARSAT constellation for the Canadian government.
Halak to miss entire West semifinal
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak is tended to by trainer Ray Barile after he collided with Barret Jackman against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game 2, April 14, 2012, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-0.
Recipes: sweet and savoury rhubarb delights
Kashik-bademjoon
Fairfax Financial chops quarterly loss
Prem Watsa, chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings
Jays not concerned with early results
Toronto Blue Jays batter J.P. Arencibia loses his bat while batting against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning in Toronto April 30, 2012.
Rogers: Nice dividend, risky stock price
John Heinzl
Venus flytraps and foie gras lollipops: inside the Grammys for gastronomes
Chef Rene Redzepi of Danish restaurant Noma, which won top honours at the 2012 World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards in London on April 30, 2012.
Anne Lascowich Laine Croteau
Fruit apple strudel
Rhubarb khoresh
Kashk-bademjoon
Kashik-bademjoon
TTC scores 76 out of 100 in new customer satisfaction survey
Commuters using the TTC subway in Toronto Mar. 26, 2012.
E-L Financial's stock price discount a tempting value play
Martin Mittelstaedt
What the big guns are buying
Judge 'unreservedly rejects' clawbacks of disability benefits for veterans
Medically discharged veterans Ron Cundell (left) and Dennis Manuge (centre) listen as Veterans Ombudsman Col. (ret.) Patrick B. Stogran (right) speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday Aug 17, 2010.
Obama too cool? Good luck with that
Simon Houpt
Deepa Mehta's 'Midnight's Children' set for October
Deepa Mehta on the set of Midnight's Children, written by Mehta and Salman Rushdie, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 4 2011.
Two Tony nods for Stratford's Jesus Christ Superstar
Josh Young is shown during a performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar," in New York in this theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown.
Toddler found in car with cocaine stash after couple arrested in Victoria
Stock shot of cocaine.
Share your status - and your lungs. Facebook tool promotes organ donation
A person carries blood samples from a dying patient to match organ transplants with recipients at Sunnybrook Critical Care Unit.
Foreign Affairs red-circles 40 official residences abroad in face of cuts
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird gives an interview in his Ottawa office on Dec. 20, 2011.
Surprising details of a soldier's death
Open Text to acquire EasyLink in $310-million deal
Open Text to acquire EasyLink in $310-million deal
Party photos of the week: Wellspring Hoedown fundraiser
Wellspring Fundraiser
HealthLease joins REIT IPO parade
Party photos of the week: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
The close: U.S. manufacturing report sends Dow, TSX higher
TSX trader watches the action
How Canada is attracting skilled workers
Supportive networking: The Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) website is designed to create connections between immigrants, employers and community agencies, such as the Chinese Professionals Association of Canda or the Latin American MBA Alumni Network. The website launched on February 9, 2012 in association with the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council.
Canada Post in the red for first time in 16 years
A Canada Post mailbox is shown handout photo from Global News in Montreal, March 1, 2012.
Canada Post books 2011 loss of $327-million after 16 years of profit
Canada Post has launched a lawsuit against mapping service GeoCoder over the website's use of postal codes.
SNC investors voice concern about scandal
Caisse assails SNC, urges ‘more transparency’
War: Why don't we get the message yet?
Canadian Army Medics treating casualties from a bombing in a front line trauma room at Forward Operating Base Wilson in Zharay District, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Dec. 24, 2007.
Forgotten, by Catherine McKenzie
Forgotten, by Catherine McKenzie, HarperCollins, 367 pages, $19.99
Dougie Hamilton named OHL's defenceman of the year
Canada defenceman Dougie Hamilton (4) celebrates his teams 4-0 win over Finland with Canada goalie Mark Visentin (29) following the bronze medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championships in Calgary, Alta.
Bids for SNC-Lavalin? Not so fast
The Skikda thermal power plant, one of SNC-Lavalin's projects in Algeria
Memo: low-cost fix to Heathrow mess
A 2010 file photo of passengers at Heathrow Airport in London. British lawmakers have questioned Heathrow Airport's ability to cope with an influx of passengers during the London Olympics this summer, warning that long lines at immigration could force planes to sit on runways or even circle Europe's busiest airport. The concerns were expressed in a letter to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt from the chairman of House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport committee, John Whittingdale. It was published Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
9 ways to enjoy queijo fresco - some of the freshest cheese around
Baguettes with fesh goat cheese and Pimenta Moida.
Coke doesn't need Monster to be hip
Cellphones breach North Korea's isolation
A North Korean woman uses a mobile phone on a sidewalk in Pyongyang, North Korea March 16, 2012.
About that Habs GM search...
Francois Giguere
Belief in God? Depends on the country
Floatplane passengers should wear flotation devices: report
Passengers disembark a Harbour Air floatplane in Vancouver's Coal Harbour June 3, 2010.
Sale of St. Louis Blues nears completion
Bolivia nationalizes unit of Spanish power company
Bolivia's President Evo Morales, right, sings the national anthem in La Paz, May 1, 2012. Mr. Morales announced on May Day that Bolivia is nationalizing the local unit of Spain's Red Electrica.
North Korea's small pool of mobile phones pose a big political threat
A North Korean cook checks her mobile phone in Kaesong, North Korea, Monday, April 23, 2012. North Korea has two types of mobile user. In the northern border areas, people use Chinese phones, which enable them to call abroad. Friends or fixers in China pay the bills. Far more widely used are the phones operated by Egypt’s Orascom, which cannot take international calls, but do aid the spread of information around the country.
Chinese groups fail to meet U.S. results deadline
Sino-Forest headquarters in Guangzhou, Southern China, June 29, 2011. The scandal-plagued forestry company is under investigation, and on Tuesday, a number of other publicly listed Chinese companies failed to meet the U.S. deadline for reporting results.
Both arenas and theatres are in Spider-Man's future
Michael Cohl at the Foxwoods Theater in New York, Sept. 8, 2010.
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