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Panama a formidable obstacle for Canada
Canada's captain Kevin McKenna reacts to missing a late scoring scoring opportunity during the second half of his team's goal less tie with Honduras' in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying action in Toronto on Tuesday June 12 , 2012.
Saskatchewan aboriginal group upset, says Ottawa to cut funding in 2014
Simone Bear and Natasha Fiddler (left to right) work during their English 30 class at the Waweyekisik Educational Centre at Waterhen Lake First Nations in Northern Saskatchewan. The school faced budgetary cutbacks earlier this year, and will likely feel the sting of federal cuts in 2014-2015.
Djokovic dismantles Del Potro to make U.S. Open semi-final
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during their men's singles quarter-finals match at the U.S. Open in New York, September 6, 2012.
TIFF in photos Day 1: Want to see what Kristen Stewart wore?
Actress Kristen Stewart poses at the gala presentation for the film "On the Road" at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival September 6, 2012.
Best pictures from September 6
A sex worker participates in a Red Umbrella Vigil protesting against Mayoral candidate Morris Hanna, in an inner Sydney suburb September 6, 2012. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Globe reporters recognized for feature stories
Globe photographer John Lehmann has been nominated for a National Newspaper Award for this photo he took of The Pulling Together canoe journey on July 3, 2001, in Ahousat, B.C. Nineteen 13-person canoes made the eight-day journey, visiting remote native villages between Tofino and Port Alberni.
Two rescued from burning pleasure boat in Newfoundland bay
Trinity Bay is a popular Newfoundland waterway, used for cod fishing and transporting goods. Once the passengers aboard a burning pleasure craft were salvaged Thursday afternoon, concern shifted to a possible obstruction caused by the sinked ship.
Canada, U.S. set to sign updated Great Lakes accord
Still from the film Waterlife The Great Lakes, pouring toward the Atlantic Ocean, as seen from space. The lakes contain approximately 20 per cent of the surface fresh water on earth and more than 90 per cent of that available to the United States.
Obama strikes defiant tone, stresses economic priorities
U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates with first lady Michelle Obama after accepting the 2012 U.S Democratic presidential nomination during the final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012.
Exactly how long do TIFF celebs stay on the red carpet?
Actor Bruce Willis, right, arrives on the red carpet at the gala for the new movie "Looper" during the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Vladivostok: Not quite ready for world stage
A Russian flag flies above the port in the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Once a mysterious closed city during Soviet times, Vladivostok is ready to strut in the world spotlight as host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Russia has splashed $20-billion preparing for the summit in Vladivostok, its largest but long-neglected Pacific port, as part of a grand plan to become a bigger player on Asian markets.
Ontario NDP’s by-election win leaves majority outside Liberals’ grasp
NDP candidate Catherine Fife celebrates her provincial by-election win with supporters in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., on Sept. 6, 2012.
PQ’s victory met with a big yawn on markets and in foreign capitals
Campbell Clark
Ukraine: pariah or partner?
Ukrainian journalists protest against censorship during President Viktor Yanukovych’s speech before the World Newspaper Congress.
Vladivostok as metaphor for Russian ambition
People walk over tarmac with the APEC logo printed on it, in a central square of Vladivostok.
Worker seriously injured after chemical spill in GTA’s east-end
A spill involving an unknown chemical forced hundreds of people to evacuate a building next to Calgary’s Foothills Hospital in Sept. 2005. One woman was treated for a minor inhalation injury. A similar incident occurred in Clarington, Ont. Thursday.
Parties jockey for position in Quebec transition
Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest (R) speaks with new Premier-Designate Pauline Marois during a photo-op at his office at the National Assembly in Quebec City, September 6, 2012.
Shin beats Creamer on ninth playoff hole at Kingsmill
Paula Creamer
Eugene Wong makes it three straight wins
Eugene Wong
Flood of Pacific oil exports leaves West Coast refinery thirsty for crude
The Haisla First Nation's Kitimaat Village is seen in an aerial view along the Douglas Channel near Kitimat, B.C., Jan. 10, 2012.
Undernourished legal aid system needs funds
Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General in Surrey March 21, 2012 before a signing the new federal-provincial RCMP Contract Agreement.
NDP on defensive over Quebec policy
He’s respected in Quebec, a federalist and loves a good fight. Will NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair be called upon to make the case for Canada if the PQ wins?
Spy’s arrest delays Gadhafi son’s trial
Former Gadhafi spy chief Abdullah Senussi is shown arriving in Tripoli after being handed over by Mauritanian authorities. His capture in the East African state earlier this year triggered a months-long tug of war between Libya, France and the ICC for his extradition.
Ice Edge back in the mix to purchase Phoenix Coyotes
From left to right, Ice Edge Holdings chairman Keith McCullough, CEO Anthony LeBlanc, CFO Todd Jordan, and COO Daryl Jones pose for a photo in a suite at the ACC during NHL regular season action between the Phoenix Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
B.C. health ministry fires four employees on accusations of health record mismanagement
In this file photo on June 4, 2010, then B.C. Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid releases special advisor's report on the Vancouver board of education's financial performance at the Vancouver-Fariview Constituency Office.
Body found in car at Pickering cemetery; foul play unlikely: police
Canadian NHL clubs sacrificing revenue
Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price scrapes up the ice in his goal crease before playing the Vancouver Canucks during an NHL game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 10, 2012.
As enthusiasm for gold returns, all eyes turn to Fed
Global rankings cast harsh light on Europe’s disparities
Farrell twisting in the wind
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell watches from the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012.
Amy Poehler, Will Arnett separating
Amy Poehler, left, and Will Arnett arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2012.
U.S. stocks hit four-year high despite doubts about economy
Specialist trader Geoffrey Friedman of Barclays Capital works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Sept. 2012.
Harper promises playbook for foreign takeovers
Speaking in Vancouver, Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged that Canadians are skeptical on whether Chinese companies operating here will play by western rules, and that China needs to do more to open its market to Canadian investment.
Whitecaps excited at prospect of new home
Minister Ida Chong, centre, poses for a photo during a media event at the University of British Columbia Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The Government of B.C. announced that they will help complete a world-class soccer development centre that will help promote the sport in the province.
Holt Renfrew targets the fashion-minded man
As retail rivalries heat up, Holt Renfrew’s CEO Mark Derbyshire is looking to bolster his men’s clothing business.
Quebec shooting was an attack on all of Canada
Richard Henry Bain, the suspect for the shooting at Montreal’s the Metropolis on Tuesday night, is being arraigned in a Montreal courthouse, seen in this artist’s courtroom sketch made Sept. 6, 2012. One man died and another was injured outside the theatre where the Parti Québécois victory rally took place.
Selling science to students
Carolyn Eyles, in green, director of the integrated science program at McMaster University in Hamilton, takes a soil sample with her students from a ravine on campus. The iSci program often takes students outside the classroom to study and problem solve within several science fields, including geology, etymology and botany, and has been recognized as a innovative undergrad program.
Harper reassures foreign investors in light of PQ victory
Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois returns to complete her speech after being whisked off the stage by security in Montreal, Que., September 4, 2012. With the win, Marois becomes the first female premier in Quebec history
Lawyers wrap up arguments in Toronto mayor’s fight to stay in office
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford wipes his forehead as he speaks at the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Toronto's mayor is waiting on a provincial judge to determine whether a conflict-of-interest case will cost him his job.
Bettman, Daly and Fehr all plan to decline salary during NHL lockout
Gary Bettman (left) Commissioner of the NHL and Bill Daly Deputy Commissioner and chief legal officer of the NHL make their way to speak with the media following collective bargaining talks in Toronto on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
The Globe and Mail make their NFL picks against the spread
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass during warmups before an NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in Denver.
Why CIBC may be the bank stock to buy now
People pass by Bank of Montreal headquarters in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. BMO has the second-lowest market cap of the Big Five after CIBC.
Blue Bombers GM Joe Mack defends himself as ugly season gets worse
Joe Mack, GM of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is seen in this file photo.
Carlos Slim’s pro soccer teams may float IPOs
Jose Cardenas of Mexico’s Pachuca, top, battles for the ball in a World Cup semi-final soccer match in Tokyo in this 2008 file photo. The team, partly owned by Mexico billionaire Carlos Slim, may seek a public listing.
Obama’s daunting challenge of renovating government
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Online feline star breaks into ad world
Maru, a big-boned Scottish Fold cat with a penchant for jumping in and out of boxes, has attracted nearly 175 million views on YouTube. Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is using Maru to promote its new San Francisco store.
Reality check for Freedom 55
A still from London Life’s new Freedom 55 campaign tellusyourfreedom.ca.
Three steps to attaining a balance that works
Harvey Schachter
Push to resume night flights off Newfoundland worries oil workers: union
A survivor is removed from a Cougar Helicopter on the helicopter tarmac at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, N.L. on Thursday March 12, 2008. The survivor was among 18 people aboard a Cougar helicopter offshore shuttle taking workers to Husky's Hibernia platform when it ditched in the ocean after reporting mechanical problems.
Hockey’s ‘darkest day’ remembered
Fans of Russian ice hockey team Lokomotiv, who are involved in a plane crash, march through the city to commemorate the victims, in downtown Yaroslavl September 7, 2011. The passenger plane carrying the team to a season-opening match crashed after takeoff from a provincial airport on Wednesday, killing 43 people and leaving two survivors in grave condition. The crash of the Yak-42 aircraft outside Yaroslavl, whose victims included foreign stars playing for the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) team Lokomotiv, plunged the sports world into grief and marred a showcase political forum featuring President Dmitry Medvedev.
Obama doesn’t do politics the way Clinton did
President Barack Obama waves after former President Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: The year’s leading man is loving the ‘now’
Joseph Gordon-Levitt smiles during the press conference for his new movie Looper during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 6, 2012.
Human torso confirmed as Liu Guahuang’s, four weeks after her disappearance
Body parts of Liu Guahuang were discovered along the West Highland Creek in Scarborough on Aug. 20.
CAW’s U.S.-aimed strike weapons diminished
Ford's Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ont.
Mortimer continues to boost Canada’s medal count at Paralympic Games
Canada's Summer Mortimer celebrates winning the Women's 100m Backstroke - S10 race during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park in London September 4, 2012. The S10 category is for swimmers with the loss of one hand, both feet or limited function in the hip.
Live from the red carpet: Looper star Bruce Willis arrives, last but not least
Bruce Willis stars as Joe in Looper.
On The Road: The official trailer
A scene from On The Road.
Live from the red carpet: On The Road, starring Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst
Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart and Garrett Hedlund in a scene from On the Road.
Giro champion Hesjedal ready to resume racing
Canada's Ryder Hesjedal competes in the men's cycling individual time trial at the London 2012 Olympic Games August 1, 2012.
U.S. bishop convicted for failing to report priest in child pornography case
Why sex assault victims are going public
Toronto’s annual Slutwalk takes aim at the notion that victims may be responsible for being attacked based on their clothing.
Earthquake threats won't stall fracking in B.C., industry officials say
A hydraulic fracturing operation in Alberta on Feb. 14, 2012.
Chan embarks on season with new coach, choreographers and two new programs
Patrick Chan of Canada performs during the men's short program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Nice March 30, 2012.
Jay-Z picks what his date will have for dinner. Sexist or high-rolling?
French ‘millionaire’ tax not so rich after all
French President Francois Hollande in London Sept. 6, 2012.
Reincarnated: The official trailer
A scene from the documentary Reincarnated.
Musician Loreena McKennitt on privacy
Drawn Off Topic: Musician Loreena McKennitt on privacy
Plenty of surprises, disappointments at halfway point of CFL season
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Chris Williams (C) carries the ball 117 yards on the return of a missed field goal by the Montreal Alouettes in the first half of their CFL game in Hamilton July 21, 2012.
The reincarnation of Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg smokes while performing at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California April 15, 2012. The Coachella festival, which commenced in 1999 on the desert lawns of the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, has grown from 25,000 attendees overall to 75,000 people a day, and has become an important platform for alternative rock, rave and electronic music acts. REUTERS/David McNew (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) TEMPLATE OUT
CRTC investigating Harper Tories for failing to adhere to do-not-call list
All eyes turn to Friday U.S. jobs report
A job seeker looks at job postings in Boston.
Amour: The official trailer
A scene from Amour.
Like Someone in Love: The official trailer
A scene from Like Someone in Love.
The Paperboy: The official trailer
A scene from The Paperboy.
Anna Karenina: The official trailer
A scene from Anna Karenina.
Ten outdated marketing strategies to ditch ASAP
Marketing diagram
Driver in serious condition, kids unharmed after school bus crash in Oakville, Ont.
Boot from Bogs gives entrepreneur an idea
Cash crunch forces Zimbabwe to seek aid
Zimbabwe’s finance minister Tendai Biti said Harare will seek at least $150-million in regional aid from South Africa and Angola.
Former lifeguard and coach charged in decades-old sex crime cases
Chavez 101: How to run an oil company into the ground
Venezuelan president and presidential candidate Hugo Chavez speaks during a news conference in Caracas September 5, 2012. Venezuela will hold the presidential elections on Oct. 7.
Slavoj Zizek on film’s ideological component
The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema: Slavoj Zizek on Bodega Bay.
Is the Suri book the new height of stalkerism?
Suri Cruise on Aug. 6, 2012, at New York’s Museum of Modern Art to take an art class.
Victoria police find two more shoes in Clover Point beach prankster case
A British Columbia beach.
ShawCor sale will draw big crowd, high price
ShawCor sale will draw big crowd, high price
Recap: Barack Obama, Joe Biden speak at Democratic convention
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012.
Oops: Alberta politician mistakenly targeted by U.S. attack ad
An advertisement in a Minnesota newspaper mistakenly pictures Alberta politician Dave Hancock.
TIFF movie review: Ship of Theseus
A scene from "Ship of Theseus"
Do the legwork before buying your first vehicle
A little leg work and due diligence will alleviate the stress of shopping for your first set of wheels.
TIFF movie review: The Secret Disco Revolution
A scene from "The Secret Disco Revolution"
Pistorius misses the podium in men’s 100m final
Britain's Jonnie Peacock (2nd L) wins the men's 100m T-44 final ahead of South Africa's Amu Fourie (L), Richard Browne of the U.S. (2nd R) and South Africa's Oscar Pistorius in the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Paralympic Games September 6, 2012.
Fund salesman accused of misappropriating millions
Fund salesman accused of misappropriating $12-million
The best cars for teens and seniors
Scion xB.
TIFF movie review: Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
A scene from "Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story"
TIFF movie review: No
A scene from "No"
Eskimos defence takes the blame for one-point Labour Day loss
Edmonton Eskimos' Donovan Alexander, right, and Damaso Munoz, tackle Calgary Stampeders' Jon Cornish during first half CFL football action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.
Prostate cancer patients could benefit from lower-dose strategy
A radiation therapist at the Arizona Cancer Institute sets up the Calypso 4D Localization System to pinpoint radiation for a prostate cancer patient.
McIlroy beats the best to win BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy
The close: S&P 500 hits four-year high
The euro sculpture is pictured in front of the headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt.
10 brilliant time-saving ideas for families
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