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September 22

Chinese official makes low-key Afghan visit as Beijing jockeys for influence in region
Zhou Yongkang made a four-hour visit to Kabul on Saturday, meeting Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a secretive trip aimed at shoring up ties between the neighbours.
Late field goal lifts Lions over Eskimos
British Columbia Lions' kicker Paul McCallum (R) is congratulated by Mike Reilly after kicking the winning field goal against the Edmonton Eskimos during their CFL football game in Edmonton September 22, 2012. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
Inside the Octagon at UFC 152
TJ Grant, right, of Canada, fights Evan Dunham during the middleweight bout at UFC 152 in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.
Egypt’s Coptic community fears backlash from anti-Muslim film
Egyptian Christians, who have long complained of discrimination, say they fear that an anti-Islam film produced by Copts in the United States will lead to further persecution at home.
Top seed Tsonga to face Seppi for Metz title
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga remained on course to defend his Metz Open title with a three-set semi-final victory over Nikolay Davydenko on Saturday.
Libya to dissolve ‘unlawful’ militias after Benghazi uprising
A Libyan civilian watches one of Ansar al-Shariah Brigades cars on fire. Hundreds of Libyans stormed the base of a hardline Islamist militia in Benghazi on Sept. 21, 2012.
Australia reach Twenty20 Super Eights with win over Windies
Australia's Michael Hussey hits out during their ICC World Twenty20 group B cricket match against the West Indies at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo September 22, 2012.
Ontario Blues win second straight Canadian Rugby Championship
Inside the Octagon
TJ Grant, right, of Canada, fights Evan Dunham during the middleweight bout at UFC 152 in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.
Canada crushes Germany in World Baseball Classic qualifying
Canadian Mitch Gagnon impresses at UFC 152
Mitch Gagnon, of Canada, reacts after defeating Walel Watson during the bantamweight bout at UFC 152 in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.
Liverpool’s Gerrard wants Suarez to shake Evra’s hand
Uruguay's Luis Suarez reacts during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Ecuador in Montevideo September 11, 2012.
In pictures: Oktoberfest is toast of the town as festivities begin in Munich
A waitress carries beer after the opening of the 179th Oktoberfest.
Backup goalkeeper becomes key to Whitecaps playoff push
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Barry Robson, 14, celebrates his goal with teammates Gershon Koffie, 28, and Darren Mattocks against the San Jose Earthquakes during second half of MLS soccer action in Vancouver, Sunday, July 22, 2012.
Win over Queen’s keeps No. 1 McMaster perfect in CIS
McMaster University Marauders' quarterback Kyle Quinlan led his team to a 33-20 win over Queen’s on Saturday (file photo).
In pictures: Canadians step into spotlight for Walk of Fame
Singer Melanie Fiona receives the Allan Slaight award during Canada's Walk of Fame induction ceremonies in Toronto on Saturday.
Henderson, ‘72 series teammates soak up Walk of Fame honour
League and NHLPA to meet but only to discuss hockey-related revenues
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly in Glendale, Ariz., Tuesday, May, 11, 2010.
Anderson under spotlight as Als face Argos with first place on the line
Montreal Alouettes' Victor Anderson (L) is caught by Edmonton Eskimos' Damaso Munoz during their CFL game in Edmonton August 17, 2012.
With Quebec’s tuition hikes defeated, CLASSE presses on for free education
A Pauline Marois supporter wears a red square denoting support for the student movement against tuition hikes with a party pin prior to a campaign rally in Montreal in August.
B.C. Conservatives' sole MLA quits, citing difficulties with leader Cummins
Departing B.C. Conservative MP John Van Dongen speaks to reporters in Langley on Saturday.
A bona-fide Gould-inspired app
Inspired by Glenn Gould’s fantasy of a kit of recorded elements that would allow the listener to become a composer, the Piano Invention app allows the user to create their own compositions using pre-recorded chords, notes and short motifs from famous classical compositions.
Montreal Impact manage draw with Sporting Kansas City
Montreal Impact's Marco Di Vaio (9) breaks away from Sporting Kansas City's Michael Harrington (2) during first half MLS action in Montreal, Saturday, September 22, 2012.
Canada wins two bronze at junior figure skating grand prix in Istanbul
Junior National skating champion, twelve-year-old Nam Nguyen, takes part in the gala event at the BMO Skate Canada Nationals in Victoria, B.C. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011.
Canadian linked to anti-Muslim film seeks police protection, citing fear for his life
Nader Fawzy says he fears for his life after being wrongly linked to an anti-Muslim film that has sparked riots and protests around the world.
Vettel slams safety of ‘Singapore Sling’ chicane
Hispania Racing Team Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan of India is airborne as he goes over the chicane during qualifying for the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.
Remembering Peter Lougheed
Members of the public are reflected in a portrait as they sign a book of condolences at the state memorial service for former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 21, 2012.
Quiz: Who are the loneliest Canadians? Find out in this week's news test
Peter Lougheed
Iraq hopes to unify country with new anthem, flag
Iraqi soldiers raise their national flag in a military camp after the U.S. military handed over the camp to Iraqi military forces in Al Wahida district, south of Baghdad, September 9, 2008.
Everton up to second after brushing Swansea aside
Everton's Kevin Mirallas (R) celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Victor Anichebe during their English Premier League match against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, South Wales September 22, 2012.
In pictures: Old foes face off on the ice again
Canada’s Wayne Gretzky, left, greets Russian great Igor Larionov after a game in St. Petersburg, Sept. 5, 2012.
Apple seeks U.S. Samsung sales ban, $707-million more in damages
An Apple employee distributes iPhone 5 shortly after the device went on sale in San Francisco, California, September 21, 2012. Apple fans queued around city blocks worldwide on Friday to get their hands on the new iPhone 5 - but grumbles about inaccurate maps tempered the excitement.
As asbestos industry collapses, a town's fibre is torn
A faded out sign signals the town of Asbestos, Quebec, in front of the Jeffrey mine, September 20, 2012.
Africa next: With investment outpacing aid, is this a new golden age for the poorest continent?
A police officer directs traffic in a bustling downtown intersection in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
A reality check for the promise of the oil sands
Total's Joslyn site, seen from the air
Boards may force teachers to attend parents’ nights
Students from Lincoln Alexander Secondary School in Mississauga protest Bill 115 and the ensuing cuts to their extracurricular activities on Sept. 21, 2012.
Material history: The rope that hanged Louis Riel
A look at the town defined by an industry falling out of favour
A faded out sign signals the town of Asbestos, Quebec, in front of the Jeffrey mine, September 20, 2012.
Three months. Three bodies. No answers in Collingwood, Ont.
Exteriors of a log home near Collingwood, Ont., where Mike Rogers and his wife, Kathy, were found shot to death in June.
China calls for free-trade deal with Canada within a decade
Zhang Junsai, China's ambassador to Canada, poses at his Ottawa residence.
Discover the true taste of Singapore
Food writer K.F. Seetoh raves about the fresh seafood in Geylang, the red-light district of Singapore.
In court, TTC workers have someone in their corner
Rick Symons is part of a team of two whose mandate is to provide emotional and logistical backup to transit employees who’ve been assaulted.
Toronto conference explores the Gould Variations
A Robert Wilson horned frog.
Where to swing your Singapore Sling
Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is where the Singapore Sling was invented, but there are better places to order to iconic drink.
Rushdie’s Joseph Anton: A brilliant account of dislocation
Author Salman Rushdie posing for a photo as he promotes the movie "Midnight's Children" during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto.
See more of Singapore
Ganesha is easily found in many of Singapore’s Hindu temples.
The meaning of Glenn Gould
‘Toronto’s culinary scene, while good, could be better’: chef David Chang
David Chang made his name in New York. Now he’s opening three restaurants in Toronto.
Deals of the Week: Acura TSX, Nissan Versa, Cadillac CTS and Jeep Wrangler
2012 Acura TSX.
Crosstrek cutie is a fun-loving, respectable ride
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Surprise! A little fat is good for you
Margaret Wente
It's hard to square the fiscal circle of reality with the PQ's vows
Jeffrey Simpson
Stopping Syria’s slaughter: What do you mean ‘we’?
Doug Saunders
Sept. 22: Foreign suitors, and other letters to the editor
The Nexen building is seen in downtown Calgary, Alberta, July 23, 2012. China may soon get control of a large slice of UK North Sea oil supply, which is key to determining global oil prices, if bids by its state firms for assets of Canadian oil companies Nexen and Talisman are cleared by the regulators. China's top offshore oil producer CNOOC on Monday offered to pay $15.1 billion for Nexen while China's top refiner Sinopec will buy 49 percent in the UK unit of Talisman for $1.5 billion. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS ENERGY)
JCW Countryman maximizes the Mini
2013 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman.
Fire destroys East Vancouver market
Fire fighters battle a blaze in East Vancouver, September 21, 2012.
Argiolas Perdera 2009 (Italy)
Rosehall Run Cuvée County Chardonnay 2010 (Ontario)
Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 (Ontario)
Bodegas La Casona de Castano Old Vines Monastrell 2011 (Spain)
Pentage Hiatus 2009 (British Columbia)
Emperors Nero d’Avola 2010 (Italy)
Callejon del Crimen Mistery Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (Argentina)
Where’s should I carry my purse strap, over the shoulder or in the crook of my arm?
Think bubbly, think Luxembourg?
Why pianist Christina Quilico is sitting pretty in her favourite room
Six-minute egg salad
The Lineup: Sept. 22-28
The Queen West Project takes audience members on an audio tour and immersive Queen Street soundscape experience.
Am I a dork for wanting to wear a beret?
3 designers to watch from New York Fashion Week
Mot Na Son: They’re using their noodles
Sujebi, a Korean noodle soup, at Mot Na Son. Small dishes of banchan accompany the soup.
Stripes, leather and futurism: The big trends from NY Fashion Week
Sprint coats by Michael Kors
What men are really browsing on the Internet
These daffodils are worth the wait, so plant them now
Plant of the week: Narcissus ‘Cotinga’ (Daffodil)
3 hot men's fashion trends from NY Fashion Week
I love EVs. Now if only the price were right
The 2012 i-MiEV.
Literary muse for a day (or a minute)
People attend the Word On The Street book festival in Toronto in this 2011 handout photo. Fall and spring are the main seasons for book festivals across Canada. Some festivals draw big-name Canadian authors as well as novelists, poets and nonfiction writers from other countries while others give local writers and publishers a chance to raise their profile. In either case, it's a great chance for the public to meet authors. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Drew Stewart
Hats off to headwear this fall (especially if it’s big and bold)
Sarah Hampson
My gravel driveway needs a reno – what’s my best option?
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