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B.C. port authority approves terminal for wood pellet exports
Les Otten holds a handful of wood pellets next to his new wood pellet burning furnace at his home in Greenwood, Maine, on Thursday, June 19, 2008.
Rubenstein: Nothing like being in the zone
Louis Oosthuizen and Rory McIlroy
The weakening state of Canadian labour unions
About 5000 teachers and education workers gathered outside the provincial legislature at Queens Park on Aug. 28 2012 to protest against a controversial bill that would impose wage freezes on Ontario teachers.
Chastened Germany to mark Munich massacre 40 years on
A member of an Arab commando group appears on the balcony of a building where members of the Israeli olympic team were being held hostage, during the Munich Olympics in Sept., 1972. The attack left 11 Israeli athletes dead. Carlos the Jackal, the infamous terrorist linked to the killings, has been arrested by French authorities, the Ministry of Interior announced Monday August 15,1994.
Eugene Wong wins Vancouver Open
Eugene Wong
Vancouver pop-up libraries serve as community hang outs
Andrew Clark selects a book at his East Vancouver neighbourhood’s book exchange on Charles Street and Lakewood Drive on Friday.
Azarenka eyes US Open title, LMFAO music video shuffle
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return to Anna Tatishvili of Georgia during their match at the U.S. Open women's singles tennis tournament in New York September 2, 2012.
One in five voters won’t commit in volatile Quebec election
Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader François Legault does a superman pose after donning a cape while campaigning at a Family Day Festival in Laval, Quebec, Sept. 2, 2012.
Jewish settlers leave West Bank outpost
Israeli police scuffle with a Jewish settler as they remove him from a roof on which he barricaded himself in the illegal outpost of Migron, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, after eviction orders were handed to the residents September 2, 2012.
Development decision looms over Richmond Hill observatory lands
Karen Cilevitz, chair of the David Dunlap Observatory Defenders, in the David Dunlap Observatory Park in Richmond Hill, May 26, 2011.
Summer literacy camps make big gains in aboriginal communities
Camp counsellor Marc Lombardo, left, helps works with local student Rhianna Anderson, 6, and camper Kaydince Muckuck, 9, finding the right words to build sentences in the aboriginal community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Ont., on Aug. 10, 2012.
Frontier College/Lieutenant Governor's Aboriginal Summer Reading Camp
Campers (L-R)Angelyse Muckuck, 7, and Kaydince Muckuck, 9, read a book together from the selection of books provided by the camp in the Aboriginal community of Big Trout Lake.
Video surveillance sheds light on Empress Hotel’s alleged arson case
Several construction trailers sit on the former site of the Empress Hotel at 335 Yonge St. on Aug. 9.
How the Puffin Patrol saves tiny lives
A puffin chick is ready to be released.
Orioles are next up for the Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles batter Matt Wieters (32) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after he hit a home run against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 1, 2012.
India bans tiger tourism amid animal-rights push, outraging some
One of India’s 1,706 tigers, at a tiger reserve in Corbett National Park.
CFL fails to deliver high drama
Toronto Argonauts' Edmonton Eskimos' during first half CFL action in Toronto on Monday August 27 , 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Chris Young
CFL Labour Day Classic: Insults, beer, spit, trash talking, bruising play
Toronto Argonauts' Chad Kackert, left, is tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Ike Brown during first half CFL pre-season action in Hamilton on June 13, 2013.
With QB Steven Jyles injured, Eskimos look to Kerry Joseph against Stamps
The Edmonton Eskimos will start second string quarterback Kerry Joseph in Monday's Labour Day Classic against the Calgary Stampeders.
Flu shot for nurses should be voluntary, head of B.C. nurses' union says
Debra McPherson, President of the BC Nurses' Union, is photographed during bargaining meetings with her committee at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, August 31, 2012.
Canada’s greatest psychic blow
Valeri Kharlamov
Calgary's Harvie Passage ‘no longer a killing machine’
Canoeists Dallas Wilkins, right, and Per Nese, pass through the class II rapids on the Bow River weir system in Calgary, Alta., Sept. 2, 2012.
Canadian forces to continue Afghan training despite U.S. suspension
Afghan national police officers attend their graduation ceremony on Aug. 30. U.S. forces have suspended the training of local police forces in the country.
ECB eyes bond buys to help troubled countries
President of European Central Bank Mario Draghi will not be attending this year’s symposium in Jackson Hole.
This week, Couche-Tard earnings, with a dash of Statoil
Pedestrians walk past a Couche-Tard convenience store in Montreal, April 18, 2012.
Laval defeats McGill in CIS season opener
The Laval Rouge et Or defeated McGill 33-15 in their CIS season opener on Sunday.
Ed Martin: Clearing a course for hydro development
Despite his love of the oil business, the opportunity for Nalcor CEO Ed Martin to create a sustainable future was too good to pass up.
Victoria muralist is a Michelangelo of the cinder block
Artist Jeff Maltby poses for a photo in front his mural at the northeast corner of Government St. and Fisgard St. in Victoria Friday August 31,2012. The Chinatown Heritage Mural honours the rich history of Chinatown and the people who first lived there.
Riders end skid with 52-0 spanking of Bombers
Community members look at archival photos of the Marieval residential school during a Reconciliation Day event in Cowessess First Nation, Thursday, September 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Economy’s foggy future poses challenge for Carney
Mark Carney will update his policy stance Wednesday after a week of deliberations with his deputies on the Governing Council and central bank staff.
PQ victory would have muted impact in market
PQ leader Pauline Marois speaks to supporters as she makes a campaign stop in Gatineau, Que., on Friday. On the eve of a vote expected to give the PQ at least a minority government, markets have reacted little to the prospect of the party returning to power for the first time in nearly a decade.
My co-worker’s desk is a smelly garbage dump
China’s inventories pile up as demand flat-lines
A worker loads copper cathodes into a warehouse near Yangshan Deep Water Port, south of Shanghai, in March. Weak demand for Chinese goods and in the construction industry has China’s warehouses filled.
Plucked at the Rogers Centre
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Pena fields a throw to first base during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 2, 2012.
Counterfeit Chinese art on display all over Canada, experts say
This reproduction Wucai vase, which is deceivingly marked with Chinese characters indicating that it is from the Ming Dynasty, is valued at $300-$400 at Waddington's art auction house in Toronto, August 31, 2012.
Bell and Trott lead England to easy cricket victory
England's Ian Bell (right) prepares to hit the ball watched by South Africa's AB de Villiers during the fourth one-day international cricket match at Lord's cricket ground in London September 2, 2012.
Contador fails to dent Rodriguez’s Spanish Vuelta lead
Katusha Team rider and leader of the race Joaquim "Purito" Rodriguez (L) of Spain, Team Saxo Bank rider Alberto Contador (R) of Spain and cycle during the 14th stage of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race between Palas de Rei and Puerto de Ancares September 1, 2012.
Human rights tribunal approves complaint against BC Hydro’s smart meters
File photo from July 5, 2011, in Burnaby, B.C. - Gary Murphy, Chief Project Officer for Smart Metering at BC Hydro, opens a box containing smart meter units which will be installed in homes around BC in the coming months. The smart meters wirelessly transmit data back to BC Hydro.
Pool and track producing Canada’s Paralympic medals in London
Canada's Brant Lakatos wins his men's 400m T53 race at the 2012 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in London.
In quest for majority, Marois focuses on ridings north of Montreal
Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in Chateauguay, Quebec September 1, 2012.
CFL fans Showing their support
Winnipeg Blue Bomber fan Simon Hebert, aka Banjo Boy, taunts Saskatchewan Roughrider fans before the CFL game in Regina, Saskatchewan September 2, 2012.
Ricky Romero shelled as Rays crush Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays Starting pitcher Ricky Romero (right) stands on the mound as Tampa Bay Rays Ben Francisco rounds the bases after hitting a homer during the second inning of American league baseball action in Toronto on Sunday September 2 , 2012.
Ronaldo notches 150th goal in win over Granada
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) challenges Granada's Guilherme Siqueira during their Spanish first division match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid September 2, 2012.
Sweet on Greek yogurt? Here’s the skinny
Canadian culture gets sexy – and dirty. Finally
Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams in Take This Waltz, directed by Sarah Polley.
Looking for luck from the lottery? There are better places
Can getting up earlier make you more successful? One attempt to find out
How I lost it: So long empty calories, hello gym
Swantje Voelker exercises at Kalev Fitness Solution in Vancouver, Aug. 29, 2012. for The Globe and Mail
What’s the difference between working your core and working your abdominals?
Busy bees make office culture hum
One more reason why your kids should eat breakfast
Working out the kinks in the first two weeks of school
Ely Bull
Ely Bull
Meet Corb Lund: Canada’s singer-songwriter cowboy
Singer-songwriter Corb Lund tips his hat at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Aug. 30, 2012.
Learn jungle survival skills in Botswana
Sanctuary Baines’ Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Hazel Mae works out for her baby – and herself
Hazel Mae does a light workout of walking on a treadmill and lifting free weights while she is eight months pregnant at the Rogers Campus in Toronto, Aug. 08, 2012.
Back-to-school season a boon for cellphone makers
Sixteen-year-old Danica Ruttle, left, and fifteen-year-old Clarissa Stinson use their cell phones at Parkdale Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ont. on Sept. 6, 2011.
Ticats receiver Williams effectively quashing talk of sophomore jinx
Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Chris Williams (L) runs for a touchdown past Toronto Argonauts Jeff Johnson (R) during the first half of their CFL game in Hamilton July 14, 2012.
Watchdog’s report suggests problems remain with federal procurement
The Centennial Flame burns on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
South Africa withdraws murder charges against miners – for now
Mourners carry the casket of Andries Motlapula Ntsenyeho, one of the 34 striking platinum miners shot dead at Lonmin's Marikana mine in South Africa's Free State province, September 1, 2012.
PQ's 'years of disruption' won’t help Quebec City’s NHL dreams, Charest says
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Jean Charest responds to questions at a news conference Sunday, September 2, 2012 Quebec City. Quebeckers are going to the polls on Sept. 4.
Djokovic says personal problems with Roddick in the past
Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures during a break in play in his men's singles match against Rogerio Dutra Silva of Brazil at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York August 31, 2012.
Raonic’s confidence high before U.S. Open fourth-round match against Murray
Milos Raonic of Canada, celebrates after beating James Blake in the third round of play at the U.S. Open, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in New York.
Ferrer flattens Hewitt to reach U.S. Open last 16
Spain's David Ferrer returns a shot to Australia's Lleyton Hewitt in the third round of play at the 2012 U.S. Open, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in New York.
Day 7 action from Flushing Meadows
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Julien Benneteau of France during their men's singles match at the U.S. Open in New York September 2, 2012.
Legault defends financial histories of some CAQ candidates
Coalition Avenir Quebec leader Francois Legault speaks to reporters during an election campaign stop in Becancour, Que., Sunday September 2, 2012.
Grosjean banned and fined after causing crash at Belgian Grand Prix
Lotus Formula One driver Romain Grosjean (R) of France crashes with Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (L) of Spain at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa Francorchamps September 2, 2012.
Jays’ Frasor set to make return from arm injury
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jason Frasor pitches against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of their American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 16, 2012.
Quebec health officials say legionellosis outbreak is slowing down
This 2009 colorized 8000X electron micrograph handout image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a large grouping of Gram-negative Legionella pneumophila bacteria.
Suburbs hold sway over PQ’s bid for majority government: poll
PQ Leader Pauline Marois reviews her briefing note prior to a news conference in Chateauguay, Que., on Saturday, September 1, 2012.
Disappointment of a different kind for Diane Roy at the Paralympic Games
Canada's Diane Roy , foreground left, celebrates winning the Women's 800m Wheelchair final ahead of Japan's Wakako Tsuchida, right, at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Sept. 3, 2011.
Another Twitter tangle for Lewis Hamilton
McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands in the pit during the third practice session of the Belgian F1 Grand Prix in Spa Francorchamps September 1, 2012.
Muslim cleric arrested in Pakistan blasphemy case
Police escort blindfolded Muslim cleric Khalid Jadoon Chishti as he is brought before a judge at a court in Islamabad September 2, 2012. Pakistani authorities have arrested Chishti on suspicion of framing Christian girl Rimsha Masih, who was arrested under the country's controversial anti-blasphemy law, a police official said on Sunday.
U.S. suspends training Afghan police to re-examine recruits
Afghan Local Police, ALP, listen to a speech during a ceremony presenting new uniforms for ALP at Gizab village of Uruzgan province south west of Kabul, Afghanistan, in this April 24, 2011 file photo. U.S. officials said Sunday Sept. 2, 2012 they have halted the training of Afghan Local Police for at least a month in order to carry out intensified vetting procedures on new recruits following a string of attacks by Afghan soldiers and police on their international allies.
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