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Jays struggle to draw fans
Empty seats at Rogers Centre during game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the division leading Baltimore Orioles May 30, 2012.
Airbus makes emergency landing in Ottawa after diverting from Toronto
Best pictures from the past 24 hours
Michael Kelvington (R), a U.S. Army Captain, commander of the Battle company, 1-508 Parachute Infantry battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and Haji Lala, on of the local elders, sit on a carpet as they share dinner in the town of Senjaray, Zahri district of Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan.
Marlies' offence sputters in Game 1 Calder Cup loss to Admirals
Dustin Tokarski tests his in Ottawa, January 4, 2009.
Red Sox beat up on Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia, left, is late with the tag as Boston Red Sox leftfielder Daniel Nava, right, slides safe at home plate to score a run during third inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Friday, June 1, 2012.
Piette follows in Canadian stars' footsteps
Body-parts victim was a romantic, looking for love
Lin Jun is shown in this undated photo from his personal Facebook page under the name of Patrick Lin.
Mexico's missing: collateral damage of narco-violence
Marina Armenta, whose husband Eduardo Toyota Espinoza disappeared in Jun 2009 in the town of Nuevo Laredo in the north of Mexico, photographed while holding a picture of her him in Mexico City, May 13, 2012.
RCMP confirm firearm seized in Burnaby shootout was used in sushi killings
Angus David Mitchell was shot in the confrontation in rural B.C., about three hours after police issued a public warning about him.
Rubenstein: Bad-weather golf part of the deal
Rain delay at the Memorial
Old Time Rock and Roll, new price tag
Thousands of people braved a rainy day to line up both sides of Douglas St. to watch bands, floats and performers during the 114th Victoria Day Parade in Victoria Monday May 21,2012.
The weight's been worth it for Christine Girard
Christine Girard a Canadian Olympic weightlifter seen training at her home gym in White Rock. Christine Girard missed the podium in Beijing by three kilograms.
Mayor Ford still out to kill 'terrible' land transfer tax
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford talks to reporters on May 3, 2012.
Land-rich boomers buying nests for their young
Condominiums seen here in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 30, 2011.
Jack, and the islands, deserve better
Passengers on the Trillium ferry after returning from Ward's Island on May 31 2012. Very shortly, passengers making the trip to the Toronto Islands will be departing from the soon to be renamed Jack Layton Ferry terminal, located at the foot of Bay St..
Why Google's super-specs are the (strange and awkward) future
Google co-founder Sergey Brin models a prototype for the new Google glasses, which will allow users to record photos and videos of their surroundings.
How nimble executives from Los Angeles to Raleigh put their clubs on solid ice
Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (Top) and fans celebrate teammate Anze Kopitar's 2nd period goal against the Phoenix Coyotes during Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference final hockey playoffs in Los Angeles, California, May 17, 2012.
Lewis wins ShopRite LPGA event by four strokes
Stacy Lewis
Why do so many Canadians see ethnic enclaves as a threat?
Stephen Quinn
B.C. gives pinot blanc respect it deserves
Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc 2011.
Daring barbecue menu tempts diners to go the whole hog
Squid Bao buns are served at Fat Dragon, 100-566 Powell Street in Vancouver.
Initiative seeks pan-Canadian approach to health care
P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz, left and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall speak at a press conference to discuss health care innovation in Canada in Toronto on Friday, June 1, 2012.
After 56 years as a GP, David Smith is retiring - sort of
Dr. David Smith, sits in his office of his family medicine practice in Toronto on June 1, 2012. after 56 years on the job.This week, after 56 years in general practice and roughly coincident with his 83rd birthday, Dr. Smith, is retiring. In theory, at least. Dr. Smith says he will continue to spend two days a week seeing patients at the University of Toronto health clinic, and another couple days a week doing research and medical volunteer work.
The adoration of the monarch
Queen Elizabeth II arrives to Buckingham Palace in State coach on Coronation Day June 2, 1953.
The cost of going to the ball park
Empty seats at Rogers Centre during game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the division leading Baltimore Orioles May 30, 2012
Jim Elder: equestrian, Olympic gold medalist
The Riding Academy at Toronto Horse Day
Canadian quarterbacks converge on Montreal
McMaster University Marauders' Kyle Quinlan prepares to throw the ball during the second half of play against the Laval University Rouge et Or's at the Vanier Cup Canadian university football championship in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday November 25, 2011. The Montreal Alouettes are giving Canadian quarterback Kyle Quinlan a shot to crack their roster.The CFL club announced Tuesday it had signed McMaster quarterback to a two-year contract.
Scientists decry Ottawa's plan to close environmental research centre
An aerial photograph shows one of the many bodies of water used for research in Northewestern Ontario's government-run Experimental Lakes Area
Israeli concern mounts over Syrian arms
Syrian protesters living in Jordan burn shoes symbolizing Iran (L-R), Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia and China during a protest against the killing of at least 108 people in the Syrian town of Houla last Friday, outside the Syrian embassy in Amman May 31, 2012.
Atlantic Canada's three wise men call for the inevitable
John Risley, President, Clearwater Seafoods Ltd., at his retail store in Bedford, Nova Scotia, June 1, 2012.
Nicole Eaton: The philanthropist who rattles charities
Senator Nicole Eaton, shown outside Parliament's East Block on May 31, 2012, plays a leading role in the Conservative government's crackdown on political advocacy by registered charities.
A day at the pool with Canada's women's synchro swim team
The team members dive into the pool hand-in-hand.
Vote: Where do you think the housing market is heading?
Applicants furious at change in Canada's immigration law
Science and swimming in sync
Members of the women's synch swim team work their routine during practice in Montreal March 8, 2012.
Think new fees for playing music at public events is out of tune? You're not alone
Dance party
Yes Virginia, the S&P 500 really is overvalued
$90-million surplus? More like a great idea waiting to happen. 'Deviant island,' anyone?
Black swan investing using ETFs
Don Vialoux
Charest accuses students of 'hurting Quebeckers'
Quebec Premier Jean Charest explains the reasons for leaving a negotiation table with student leaders as Education Minister Michelle Courchesne, right, looks away at a news conference at the Premier's office at the legislature in Quebec City on Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Most workers not happy in job: survey
Queen Elizabeth has been a special gift to Canada
The Queen is given a sombrero from the Delfines Marching Band and Dancers during a tea party for the cast of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle, England Friday May 11, 2012.
The loss of spontaneous play from childhood
Jeremy Smith skips rope along with different grade kids at Armour Heights Elementary School on Wilson Ave, Toronto. File photo.
'Hand of Zach' keeps grip on present
Eric Duhatschek
The Grove: The Empire strikes back
The Grove, a new restaurant located at 1214 Dundas St. West
Douglas Melville: Boxed in by the bankers he battles
Illustration of Douglas Melville, Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments.
Vanishing act: Where did Canada's mid-sized companies go?
Business owner Alexander Fernandes knows a thing or two about growing companies. The Vancouver serial entrepreneur has done it four times, most recently as CEO of Avigilon Corp., which makes high-definition surveillance systems.
Microloans for mental-health patients rolling out across Ontario
Dwight Perreira, a musician, is part of a pilot project by the Rotman School of Management and CAMH that provides microcredit to people with a history of mental health and addiction problems to help start their own businesses.
Luminato's hidden treasures
Kae Sun
Hidden Gardens and Private Spaces lets urban green thumbs nose around
The CPA Cabbagetown Garden Tour – "Hidden Gardens and Private Spaces" – takes place on Sunday, June 3 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
The Lineup: June 2 - June 8
Einstein on the Beach – Robert Wilson – Philip GlassAn Opera in Four Acts by Robert Wilson – Philip Glass Choreography by Lucinda Childs
Will the new media bring fans back to the old ballpark?
Empty seats at Rogers Centre during game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the division leading Baltimore Orioles May 30, 2012.
Coming to a close
Claire Charness
Hot Ticket: Eat! Vancouver Food and Cooking Festival
Bob Blumer will be a Food Network Celebrity Stage Presenter at the 2012 EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival.
Out There: Helicopter Tours on Grouse Mountain
The Grouse Mountain Blackcomb Aviation heli tour.
What's on this weekend in Vancouver
The Happy Prince is playing at Vancouver International Children's Festival
Greece's loss, Germany's gain? Why Merkel's 'good' crisis is set to turn bad
Eric Reguly
You can't get ahead on merit alone
Leah Eichler
Weighing factors in choosing an MBA school
Eileen Dooley
PR agency takes advantage of Montreal killing
Janitor Mike Nadeau stands outside an apartment complex in Montreal on May 30, 2012 near where he found a human torso inside a suitcase.
Canadian coach Stephen Hart hopes for speedy recovery for two injured players
Canada midfielder Josh Simpson (11) battles for the ball in the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match at Ford Field in Detroit, Tuesday, June 7, 2011.
Dead man eaten by bear was convicted murderer
A black bear like this one that has been feasting on human remains it found on a remote road south of Kamloops, B.C., is now the target of conservation officers.
Just when it couldn't get worse at RIM ... it did
Michael Babad
America likes its first ladies all rose and no thorn
Elizabeth Renzetti
Couple on the road to financial independence
Good week; bad week
Canada's Priscilla Lopes-Schliep (L) and Lolo Jones of the U.S. compete during the women's 100m hurdles race at the IAAF World Challenge Zlata Tretra (Golden Spike) in Ostrava May 27, 2010.
Smaller high-yield stocks hold their own against bigger names
Rob Carrick
Better aging with (social) chemistry
Eileen MacKenzie owns a condo unit in a senior co-housing building that will open in August in Saskatoon.
Pair shows appreciation for the great outdoors
Ken and Sharon Mould, of Winnipeg, are helping the Nature Conservancy of Canada to preserve prairie lands.
Facebook: The IPO market killer
David Parkinson
Tambellini says only a significant offer will make him trade No. 1 pick
General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers Steve Tambellini is seen on set after his team was selected for the third year in a row as number 1 in the NHL Draft Lottery at the TSN studios in Toronto on Tuesday April 10, 2012.
Couple on the road to financial independence
Great guns! The origin of the 21-gun salute
Collin Dear, left, and his brother Connor, 5, plug their ears as they watch the 20th Field Regiment fire a 21-gun salute during Remembrance Day in Edmonton, Friday Nov. 11, 2005.
Yakupov tries to prove he's not a stereotypical Russian prospect
Nail Yakupov prepares to do a bench press test at the 2012 NHL Combine in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, June 1, 2012.
Three attendants walk off Globe reporter's plane, and what does he do? Tweet
Air Canada planes sit on the tarmac at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, June 17, 2008.
Ten best small business stories of the week
A Peruvian farmer with the CEPICAFE Co-op holds recently picked cocoa pods (L). A Peruvian farmer with the CACVRA Co-op is shown among a group of cocoa trees (R). Both are co-ops in Peru from which La Siembra sources its cocoa.
Groupon stock tumbles as insiders dump shares
groupon screen capture
Female jokesters bomb in the boardroom, study shows
Toronto janitor faces charges after allegedly trying to blow up school
Divorcée must kick her debt habit to the curb
My night at Buck House: bubbly and the K-bomb in a green silk dress
Leah McLaren
What the printemps érable really means
Simon Houpt
Neil Young reinvents songs the old-fashioned way
Neil Young performs onstage at the Robin Hood Annual Benefit, Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Javits Center in New York.
Sgt. Pepper gets a little help from his Toronto friends
From left, Craig Northey, John Mann, Steven Page, Andy Maize.
There were gleeks before Glee
Lea Michele in a scene from Glee.
Everybody Has Everything, by Katrina Onstad
Katrina Onstad is the author of Everybody Has Everything.
Five new crime-fiction books that will keep you guessing all summer
Finding sanctuary in superb design
The 23.2 House turns its powerful, kinetic, occasionally gaping pavilion onto a hay field in White Rock, B.C.
TED looks for 'the young, the wise' in Vancouver
In the new movie, Prometheus, the the fictional Peter Weyland (Guy Pearce) gives a talk at 2023 TED.
Farther Away, by Jonathan Franzen
Author Jonathan Franzen at home in New York.
Such sweet sorrow - lots of tension, too
National Ballet dancers Elena Lobsanova and Guillaume Cote in a studio at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on May 30, 2012.
The Woman Who Changed Her Brain, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young
Barbara Arrowsmith-Young is the author of The Woman Who Changed Her Brain.
Forget Twitter - this tree talks
Brian Cauley's installation "message tree". It's part of the multi-media project along the Danforth. Brian Cauley Project Description Neighbourhood Messages East Lynn Park (NW Corner) This interactive project creates a public space where personal messages are given and received. Words, normally reserved for loved-ones, are type-written on postage tags and hung from trees in East Lynn park. Pedestrians are encouraged to take a message for themselves and use the supplied type-writer and tags to write and hang their own message.
Opera imagines life - not death - of taser victim Robert Dziekanski
Bass baritone Clayton Kennedy rehearses for the opera, I Will Fly like a Bird: a Tribute to Robert Dziekanski in a studio in Halifax on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
Stratford's Cymbeline: Like Game of Thrones, but slower
Cara Ricketts as Innogen in Cymbeline.
Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up
Hungary's goalkeeper Adam Bogdan reacts after his team scored against the Czech Republic during their friendly soccer match in Prague June 1, 2012.
Russia thumps Italy in Euro 2012 warm-up match
Russia's Aleksandr Kerzhakov (C) celebrates with Andrey Arshavin (R) and Alan Dzagoev after scoring a goal against Italy during their international friendly soccer match ahead of Euro 2012, in Zurich June 1, 2012.
Bay Street really is a shark tank
Some intrepid photoshoppers decided to have fun with the floods in the basement concourse of the Royal Bank of Canada tower
European equity funds: Leaders and laggards over past 10 years
BCE group buys Q9 Networks
George Cope, BCE president announces is seen in this March 16, 2012 file photo.
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