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A rare white Indian tiger cub sits at the feet of its mother Surya Bara at a zoo in the city of Liberec, Czech Republic, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. It's one of triplets that were born in July. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Canada forging trade links to Myanmar
Minister of International trade Ed Fast responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, April 27, 2012. Fast is returning home from a week-long visit to Australia and New Zealand with hope but no firm commitment that Canada will be accepted into the world's hottest new trading bloc.
Barack Obama forced to justify his record
Konrad Yakabuski
All eyes on Stockwell Day’s testimony in terrorism suspect case
Mohamed Mahjoub, seen here in Toronto in 2008, is one of five alleged immigrant Islamists deemed threats to public safety by federal security certificates.
Andy Murray defeats Milos Raonic in U.S. Open fourth round
Milos Raonic of Canada hits a return to Andy Murray of Britain during their match at the US Open men's singles tennis tournament in New York, September 3, 2012.
RCMP tells plane carrying anti-Harper banner over Parliament Hill to land
Storm clouds sail past the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday March 29, 2012.
Torontonians call for action after spate of sex assaults
Several hundred women march down Grace Street as part of ‘Action against Recent Sexual Assaults,’ in Toronto, Sept. 3, 2012. (
Happy teachers and fewer students in B.C. schools this year
Teacher Manjeet Brar speaks to her Grade 5 students during class at Newton Elementary School in Surrey, B.C., on June 22, 2012.
Why medical diagnostic tests are due for a cost checkup
An MRI brain scan. A 15-member expert panel in cash-strapped Ontario is reviewing how exams such as X-rays, ultrasounds and MRIs are handled.
Maple Leaf Dion Phaneuf, Elisha Cuthbert engaged
Copy photo from the House of Chan restaurant from 2011. (L-R) Toronto Maple Leaf Dion Phaneuf, Joey Lyons and actress Elisha Cuthbert.
In Quebec, voting soon over, but turmoil likely to remain
Francois Legault (L), Jean Charest and Pauline Marois
B.C. building boom nears pre-recession levels
Vancouver alone has processed building permits worth $1.1-billion in construction value in the first six months of the year.
In Quebec election, three parties, three sharply contrasting visions
Francois Legault (L), Jean Charest and Pauline Marois
A mother’s tough decision to show son’s suicide video
Sheila Fynes testifies at the Military Police Complaints Commission hearing into the suicide of her son Cpl. Stuart Langridge in Ottawa on April 26, 2012.
Canada increases Paralympic medal haul to 13
A Paralympic Games symbol hangs from Tower Bridge in London, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. The London 2012 Paralympic Games starts on Wednesday, Aug. 29.
With by-elections, Ontario Liberals race to retake majority
Steven Del Duca, the candidate chosen to represent the Liberals in September's by-election in Vaughan, toured the Maple GO station then stopped at a bakery in his riding on Aug. 28, 2012.
New pro-China curriculum skips over Tiananmen massacre
Protesters, who have gone on hunger strike since Saturday evening, gesture to show their refusal for the launch of national education in schools during a demonstration outside government headquarters in Hong Kong, on the first day of the new school term for primary and secondary schools, Sept. 3, 2012.
Why highly educated immigrant parents choose Canada
12 year-old Kayvern Lewis, who moved to Canada from St. Vincent, completes a test to determine her math and English skills at We Welcome The World Centre from the Peel District School Board, Aug. 31, 2012.
CFL Labour Day Classics
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kory Sheets runs the ball past Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Brandon Stewart during the second half of CFL football action in Regina, Sask., Sunday, September 02, 2012. The Riders defeat the Bombers 52-0.
A primer on court case that could cost Rob Ford his job
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford turned down an invitation to a flag-raising to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Nathan Phillips Square on May 17.
Mothers should decide whether to breastfeed
Tins powdered baby formula
China, Canada: When is reciprocity not reciprocity?
The headquarters of CNOOC
B.C. moving quickly toward producer-pays recycling system
Stampeders beat Eskimos on late touchdown in CFL Battle of Alberta
Calgary Stampeders Larry Taylor celebrates his game winning touchdown during the second half of their CFL football game against the Edmonton Eskimos in Calgary, Alberta, September 3, 2012.
Italy’s Vinci stuns No. 2 seed Radwanska of Poland at U.S. Open
Roberta Vinci of Italy celebrates after defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their women's singles match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York September 3, 2012.
Day 8 action at the U.S. Open
Italy's Roberta Vinci returns a shot to Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in the fourth round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in New York. Vinci upset Radwanska 6-1 6-4.
Canaccord hires Lazard veteran to head European unit
Canaccord is bringing on Alexis de Rosnay as chief executive officer of the firm's U.K. and Europe investment banking operations.
Swazi virgins vie for eye of embattled king
Young girls carry reeds as they make their way to the Queen Mother's Royal Palace to deliver them at Ludzidzini in Mbabane, Swaziland, Sept. 2, 2012, ahead of Monday's Reed Dance.
Mexican journalist wins global press freedom award
Anabel Hernandez , Mexican investigative journalist, has won the 2012 Golden pen of Freedom award.
Europe’s banking centres forge new business model
Former SNB chairman Philipp Hildebrand (left) recently said banking secrecy will disappear within a decade.
Why the ‘dead-tree’ industry is a value trap
A touch-screen menu is displayed on a Lexmark Platinum Pro905 printer.
Essential tracks: A chill tune from Jenn Grant, and more new songs worth a listen
Halifax singer Jenn Grant.
How a deep-sea dive to Titanic tested leadership skills
Deep Leadership: Essential Insights from High-Rish Environments. Copyright © 2012 by Dr. Joe MacInnis
Why parental leave doesn’t offer an iron-clad job guarantee
Daniel Lublin
Auto makers, CAW ‘still shadow boxing’ in contract talks
Canadian Auto Workers union president Ken Lewenza.
Trapeze buys German ticketing company
Commuters using the TTC subway in Toronto Mar. 26, 2012.
Craving perfect pop music? Hal David was your man
Songwriter Hal David received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
Expect no miracle cures from European Central Bank
Eric Reguly
Chilly Gonzales and the thrill of piano battles
Pianist Chilly Gonzales is ready for action.
CIS football squads pile up the points in holiday weekend openers
Ticats’ Chris Williams sets CFL returns record in loss to Argos
Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Chris Williams runs the ball past Toronto Argonauts defender Jeff Johnson (L) during the second half of their CFL football game in Hamilton September 3, 2012.
School fundraising: Almonds are out, pulled pork is in
Sharon Yeo, left, Mack D. Male we’re the co-organizers of a pulled-pork fundraiser for Edmonton schools.
When will Canada apologize to the victims of thalidomide?
A bronze statue to memorialize victims of thalidomide was unveiled as the maufacturer of the drug issued its apology. by artist Bonifatius Stirnberg is on display in Stolberg, Germany symbolizing a child born without limbs because of thalidomide Friday Aug, 31, 2012. The inscription on the statue called "the sick child" reads: In Remembrance of the Dead and Living of the Contergan ( Thalidomide) disaster. The drug is a powerful sedative and was sold under the brand name Contergan in Germany. The German manufacturer of a notorious drug that caused thousands of babies to be born with shortened arms and legs, or no limbs at all, issued its first ever apology Friday - 50 years after pulling the drug off the market. Gruenenthal Group's chief executive said the company wanted to apologize to mothers who took the drug during the 1950s and 1960s and to their children who suffered congenital birth defects as a result. "We ask for forgiveness that for nearly 50 years we didn't find a way of reaching out to you from human being to human being," said Harald Stock. "We ask that you regard our long silence as a sign of the shock that your fate caused in us." Stock spoke in the west German city of Stolberg, where the company is based, during the unveiling of a bronze statue symbolizing a child born without limbs because of thalidomide. (AP Photo/dapd/Jens Schlueter)
Scarlet pride: More than 1,000 redheads gather for Dutch festival
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Obama, Romney tied ahead of Democrats' convention
Members of CodePink, an anti-war group mainly composed of women, wave images of U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (L) as they protest against "Money and politics," near the venue for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sept. 2.
Is acupunture a health essential?
A creative way to give back
Joe Saunders leads focused Orioles to shutout of Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles Joe Saunders pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, September 3, 2012.
Well preserved: old-school jams meet new media
Timely redemption for Argos in Labour Day Classic victory over Ticats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Armando Murillo tries to strip the ball as he tackles Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Chad Owens (2) during first half CFL action in Hamilton, Ontario on Monday September 3, 2012.
Millionaire returns home to Fogo Island to help
Zita Cobb grew up on Fogo Island and returned to create Shorefast Foundation and make Fogo a geotourist destination. For Life Story on ACTION FIGURE: Zita Cobb President of Shorefast Foundation which is focussed on revitalizing Fogo Island and Change Islands to help make them vibrant, stable and self-sufficient. All surpluses from Shorefast activities are reinvested in the community. (handout photo) Images sent from Marcel at 709-266-1083 (Nfld & Labrador) Shorefast Foundation
Obama’s bid for presidency met with dwindling student support
In this Aug. 7, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington. Welfare
Ruth Shead
Ruth Shead (nee Asham)
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Quebec Health Minister Bolduc revives woman who collapsed at arena event
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Jean Charest, right, his wife Michelle Dionne, centre, and candidate Yves Bolduc speak to a farm producer at a market Sunday, September 2, 2012 in Quebec City.
Spain pumps €4.5-billion into Bankia
Two women walk past an ATM machine at Spain's k Bankia in Madrid on August 31, 2012.
Blueberry Betty
This blueberry Betty is quick to prepare.
Drab and dreary dorm room? Seven ways to brighten up campus life
This Microsoft Artist Edition mouse injects a dose of fun into any workspace.
Valeant snaps up Medicis for $2.6-billion
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International CEO Michael Pearson
Quiet war heroes walk among us still
European stocks rise on ECB optimism
Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange September 3, 2012.
Listen: Robo-calls lead to this voicemail box, Quebec Liberals say
Quebec Liberal Leader Jean Charest speaks to reporters during a news conference Thursday in Montreal
GOP 'running' mate Paul Ryan's marathon time not as fast as he claims
Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. claps as presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign event, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Quantum chip breakthrough to unleash ‘ultra-fast’ computing
Bloch sphere, a geometrical representation of a two-level quantum system
Quebec Liberals launch robo-call complaint
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Jean Charest responds to questions at a news conference Sunday, September 2, 2012 in Quebec City.
More stars, style for Democrats at national convention
Visitors take photos of the main stage during the public unveiling of Democratic National Convention's facilities at Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 31, 2012.
Quebec candidates make final push for votes
Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) leader Francois Legault greets people while campaigning at a Family Day Festival in Laval, Quebec, September 2, 2012. Quebec voters will go to the polls in a provincial election on September 4.
Gold glitters on U.S. Fed stimulus talk
Samsung to inspect 250 Chinese partners after child labour charge
Rafa Nadal to take next two months off to rest knee
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men's singles match against his compatriot Fernando Verdasco at the Madrid Open tennis tournament May 10, 2012.
A rich, good-looking and sad Ronaldo rattles Real
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo grimaces after being fouled during their Spanish first division soccer match against Granada at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid September 2, 2012.
Oil slips on weak Chinese factory data
White House weighing release of oil reserves: source
Quebeckers poised to elect Marois first female premier: latest projection
PQ leader Pauline Marois responds to a question as candidate Leo Bureau-Blouin looks on Monday, September 3, 2012 in Cap-Rouge, Que. Quebecers go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new provincial government.
Sept. 3: Sticky stuff, and other letters to the editor
University is still the surest path to prosperity
Paul Davidson
Yiddish curses, then and now
“May you lose all your teeth except one – so you can have a toothache.”
For teachers and government, the end of the affair
Margaret Wente
Best sports images of the weekend
Boston Red Sox's Scott Podsednik, left, is tagged out at home plate by Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Scott Podsednik was attempting to score on a single by Cody Ross. The Athletics won 6-2.
2009 Maxima flexed its muscle
2009 Nissan Maxima
In praise of the rotary club
1993 Mazda RX-7
There’s nothing wrong with staying small
Mark Evans
All the dirt on hand-held car vacuums
From top: Metro Vac N’ Go Handheld Vacuum, Armor All AA12V1 Car Vacuum and Dyson Digital Slim (DC35).
TV: Five shows worth watching tonight: Sept. 3
Gordon Ramsey stars in “Hotel Hell.”
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