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Scenes from the Elliot Lake mall collapse
Rescue workers watch as a crane tears into part of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ont. on Tuesday June 26, 2012.
Canada a step closer to beach volleyball dream
Canada's Marie Andree Lessard (L) competes for the ball with Cuba's Nirian Sinal during the semi-finals of a pre-Olympic beach volleyball tournament in Mazatlan June 22, 2012. The best men's team and women's team from the tournament will participate in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Notable building collapses
A woman checks out the damage after a roof collapsed at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ont., Saturday, June 23, 2012. The partial collapse prompted a local state of emergency and a search for anyone who might have been injured in the cave-in.
Toronto FC goalkeeper Kocic vents his frustration after latest collapse
Toronto FC 's goalkeeper Milos Kocic reacts after New England Revolution's Chris Tierney scored a game-tying goal in stoppage time during second half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday June 23, 2012.
Impact rallies past Dynamo
Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) and Montreal Impact midfielder Hassoun Camara (6) jump for a header during the first half of their MLS soccer match in Montreal June 23, 2012. REUTERS/Olivier Jean
In close quarters at Euro 2012
Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech, left, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Czech Republic's Michal Kadlec vie for the ball during the Euro 2012 soccer championship quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Portugal in Warsaw, Poland, Thursday, June 21, 2012.
Burke, Van Riemsdyk weigh in on Schenn deal
Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke attends the year end press briefing in Toronto on Tuesday, April 10, 2011.
MacLennan and Cockburn lead Canada to upset victory at trampoline World Cup
Toronto's Karen Cockburn won a silver medal at the trampoline world cup on Saturday.
Raw video: Inside the collapsed mall
Still image from amateur video inside the collapsed Elliot Lake mall, June 23, 2012.
Canadian kayaker Mark de Jonge one win away from London Olympics
Olympic hopeful Mark de Jong (canoe/kayak) is photograhed at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ont. Nov. 2/2011.
Toronto FC squanders two-goal lead to tie Revs
New England Revolution Benny Feilhaber celebrates a goal by teammate Chris Tierney (not seen) to tie the match in the 90th minute against Toronto FC during the second half of their MLS soccer match in Toronto, June 23, 2012.
Catharine Pendrel wins Mountain Bike World Cup race
Canada's Catharine Pendrel (L) and her compatriot Marie-Helene Premont (R) celebrate on the podium after the women's UCI Mountain Bike World Cup cross-country competition at Mount Ste-Anne in Beaupre, June 23, 2012. Pendrel won the competition and Premont finished third.
Spain in a class of its own at Euro 2012
Spain's Sergio Busquets heads the ball during their Euro 2012 quarter-final soccer match against France at Donbass Arena in Donetsk, June 23, 2012.
Stampeders release Ken-Yon Rambo, trade Geoff Tisdale to Ticats
The Calgary Stampeders have released reciever Ken-Yon Rambo
22 hurt, others feared missing after roof collapse at Ontario mall
A woman checks out the damage after a roof collapsed at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ont., Saturday, June 23, 2012. The partial collapse prompted a local state of emergency and a search for anyone who might have been injured in the cave-in.
Evacuation alerts sent to over 1,200 in B.C. due to flood fears
A temporary dike is set up down the middle of Farrell Street to help protect homes from flood waters due to high water levels on the Fraser River in Prince George, B.C., June 8, 2012. Residents in homes on the right side of the street have been given evacuation notices
Secret ballot sees Calgary Hockey's pee wee body checking ban defeated
The Oakville Rangers defeated the Flamborough Sabres 6-0 in Pee Wee "AE" action in Oakville on Feb. 2, 2011. Flamborough's Jack Picula hits Oakville's Matt Long.
Leafs trade Luke Schenn to Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Luke Schenn has been traded to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Drogba hoping to match Beckham’s U.S. feats in China
Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates after his team's Champions League final soccer match against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich, May 19, 2012.
How did Canada's teams do in the NHL draft?
Mark Jankowski, center, a center, stands with Calgary Flames officials after being chosen 21st overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh.
Canadiens impress in Bergevin’s first draft as GM
Alex Galchenyuk, center, smiles with officials from the Montreal Canadiens after being chosen third overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh.
Senators draft brother of Rangers forward Boyle
German Chancellor to meet France’s Hollande before key European summit
French President Francois Hollande, left, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a joint press conference with Italian Premier Mario Monti and Spanish Premier Mariano Rajoy at the end of a meeting in Rome, Friday, June 22, 2012.
It's a family affair as Jets draft a Sutter
Saskatoon Blades forward Lukas Sutter.
Quiz: What's the next African war zone, and other questions from the week's news
Emily Carr
Italy, England haunted by past shootout failures
England's coach Roy Hodgson, left, and his player Steven Gerrard attend a training session at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, June 23, 2012. England will play its quarter-final of the Euro 2012 soccer championships against Italy in Kiev on June 24.
Gustavsson’s rights traded to Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson skates back to his net after allowing a goal to the Carolina Hurricanes in Toronto, March 27, 2012.
Report: Portugal’s Postiga out of Euro 2012
Portugal's Helder Postiga, right, talks with his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo during the Euro 2012 Group H qualifying soccer match against Iceland at the Dragon stadium in Porto October 7, 2011.
Avalanche re-sign Matt Duchene to two-year extension
Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene (9) puts a hard check into Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, February 19, 2012. The Jets won 5-1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Fresh violence threatens truce after Israeli air raids kill two Palestinians: officials
A wounded member of the Hamas security force is carried to a car following an Israeli air strike on a Hamas security building in Gaza City, early Saturday, June 23, 2012. A Gaza health official reported that at least one militant was killed and more than a dozen wounded during Israeli air strikes Saturday on the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military says the airstrikes target Palestinian militants who have fired over 150 rockets at residential areas in southern Israel this week.
Gravy trains for the masses and Rohinton Mistry’s other visions for the Class of 2012
Canadian author Rohinton Mistry speaks to Ryerson University graduates and their families after receiving a Doctors of Letters degree from the university‘s Faculty of Communication and Design on Friday, June 8.
CIBC takes a cautious path to growth
CIBC CEO Gerry McCaughey is seen here at the headquarters in Toronto.
The environmentalist case for well-manicured lawns
How to eat like a local in Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama.
The scents of summer: Flowery, fruity and...watered down?
8 of the summer's freshest scents
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Petite Flowers: For a limited time, Marc Jacobs’ popular Daisy and Daisy Eau So Fresh fragrances are available in portable flower-shaped bottles, which not only look super kawaii, but contain a juice that sparkles on the skin. $42 for 20 ml (EDT) at department stores across Canada
Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Newsroom’: All the news that’s fit to preach
Thomas Sadoski (left), Sam Waterston and Jeff Daniels are among The Newsroom’s truth-raining gods charged with pounding out a paternalistic notion of truth.
Photo-overload: Everyone’s taking pics, but is anyone really looking?
This undated file image image provided by Facebook shows Facebook's new camera app, unveiled Thursday, May 24, 2012. While the app makes sharing photos on the social media site a breeze and is much easier than trying to upload a picture on Facebook's main app, in terms of filter quality and addictiveness, other camera apps like Instagram and Hipstamatic still reign supreme.
How to get under Aaron Sorkin’s skin (and also, how to high-five properly)
Creator and executive producer Aaron Sorkin poses at the premiere of the HBO television series "The Newsroom" at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, California June 20, 2012.
Canal? What canal? Panama has so much more to see
Look across from the old colonial neighbourhod of Casco Viejo to the skyscrapers popping up in Panama City.
June 23: Home has a price, and letters to the editor
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty takes part in a news conference. Today’s topics: home has a price; bullies on the school bus; Julian Assange; down on the farm with supply management; women with gaggles … and more
Tightened tactics breed dissent in Harper’s security detail
Prime Minister Stephen Harper walks past a mountie after addressing a crowd on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2006.
Nova Scotian’s invention to take bite out of $700 lobster fishing trips
Fisherman Lloyd Robicheau shows a catch of lobster after arriving on the dock in Fisherman's Reserve, Nova Scotia on May 18 , 2012.
Canadians share their views on official bilingualism
Signs in the Grade 2 french class of Natalie Ruel at Mother Teresa elementary school in Calgary, Alberta, June 21, 2012.
‘Ten best days for music in the city by a long shot’
Ray Piper, far right, and Gostosinho perform on a free outdoor stage at David Lam Park during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival in Vancouver on Saturday July 3, 2010.
Military training-style course ups the obstacle ante with fields of live wires and ice-filled ponds
Sebastian McCormack crawls through the mud on his way through the third obstacle of the Tough Mudder competition. Tough Mudder is a 10-mile obstacle course designed by British special forces to challenge a competitor's strength and endurance.
What’s on this weekend in Vancouver
Metric
Finding Karla: The monster taunts us still
Margaret Wente
All roads lead to Berlin
Doug Saunders
Kia Optima: you can have it all
2012
We’re happy, and now we know it
Jeffrey Simpson
Canadian Freestyle Ski Association hires Omischl as its air mogul coach
Canadian freestyle skier Steve Omischl smiles during the announcement of the Canadian Vancouver 2010 Olympic freestyle skiing and ski-cross team, in Montreal, Monday, Jan., 25, 2010.
Canucks draft Gaunce 26th overall; briefly honour him with No. 12 jersey
Brendan Gaunce, center, a center, stands with Vancouver Canucks officials after being chosen 26th overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh.
Jets think big in picking American defenceman Jacob Trouba
Jacob Trouba, center, a defenseman, stands with officials from the Winnipeg Jets after being chosen ninth overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh.
Kickers dominate in Stampeders pre-season win over Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Weston Dressler is tackled in the first half of CFL pre-season action against the Calgary Stampeders in Regina, Sask., Friday, June 22, 2012.
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro by hand
Because of the rough terrain, Spencer West had to complete most of the seven-day trek on his hands, only using a wheelchair when the ground allowed
Give your garden some honey (bush)
Eavesdropping, Mr. Toews? You might not like what you’d hear
Tabatha Southey
What I learned from watching Girls (and its sex scenes) with my daughter
Lena Dunham and Adam Driver’s characters have an eye-widening relationship in HBO’s Girls.
5 ways to make your home office more comfortable
BLEND THE COMFORTABLE WITH THE CORPORATE. In the digital age, most of us use less paper and generally need less desk space. Under these circumstances, armchairs, sofas and other non-traditional furnishings may be just as or more useful than swivel chairs or filing cabinets.
How the steering lock on your car works
The steering will lock anyway should anyone try to move the car without the key in the ignition. Any movement of the steering mechanism, whether at the wheel or the front tires when the key has been removed, will release a spring-loaded lever – causing it to engage a slot and lock the mechanism.
Three-pea salad with duck leg confit
Duck leg confit and three pea salad
Why one woman changed her mind on physician-assisted suicide
Am I going to get skin cancer from my manicure ?
In defence of branding cattle: Albertan ranchers on a burning tradition
A calf bawls during a branding on a 100 year-old ranch near Cremona, Alta., Friday, June 1, 2012. Over 300 calves were branded and will head out to summer pastures. Branding time is a western tradition and brings together friends, neighbors and families for a day of work with a large barbecue dinner afterwards.
Have birds inspired any classical music songs?
Can a guy ever get away with flip-flops?
Actor likes vintage vroom and modern zoom
Actor Craig Olejnik and his 2010 Triumph Scrambler.
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