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TIFF movie review: Rust and Bone
A scene from Rust and Bone.
TIFF Movie Review: Road North
A scene from Road North.
U.S. activists criticize new voter ID laws that may hinder Democrat turnout
Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson (C) attends the first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 4, 2012.
TIFF movie review: Burn It Up Djassa
A scene from "Burn it Up Djassa"
TIFF movie review: Cloud Atlas
Tom Hanks and Halle Berry in Cloud Atlas.
Salman Rushdie ‘blindsided’ by Iran’s complaints over Midnight’s Children
Author Salman Rushdie poses for a photo as he promotes the movie "Midnight's Children" during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.
Ryan Gosling says working with director Derek Cianfrance changed his life
Actor Ryan Gosling poses at the gala presentation for the film "The Place Beyond The Pines" at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival September 7, 2012.
TIFF movie review: Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out
A scene from Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out.
TIFF movie review: Silver Linings Playbook
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook.
Environmental groups voice concern over Chinese investment in Northern Gateway
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TIFF movie review: Beyond the Hills
A scene from Beyond the Hills.
TIFF movie review: The Place Beyond the Pines
Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines.
TIFF movie review: God Loves Caviar
A scene from God Loves Caviar.
Harper meets Chinese president on last day of APEC summit
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with Chinese President Hu Jintao following a signing ceremony at the APEC Summit in Vladivostok, Sunday September 9, 2012.
Cummins says he will lead B.C. Conservatives into 2013 election
British Columbia Conservative party leader John Cummins looks on while waiting for by-election results at Conservative candidate John Martin's campaign office in Chilliwack, B.C., on Thursday April 19, 2012.
Lot potential drives sale in Renfrew Heights
Done Deal, 3405 Mons Dr., Renfrew Heights, Vancouver, B.C.
Feng shui a mystic force in Vancouver real estate
Faustina Kwok and her daughter Chloe, 13, live in a Richmond, B.C. home built to conform to feng shui principles.
Guess which stars came out to Cloud Atlas (and which actually talked)
Actor Tom Hanks greets fans as he arrives on the red carpet for the gala presentation of the film "Cloud Atlas" at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival, September 8, 2012.
Lions overpower Alouettes in CFL rematch
B.C. Lions' Tim Brown, right, is brought down by Montreal Alouettes' Shea Emry as he returns a kick during the first half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday September 8, 2012.
TIFF movie review: The Master
A scene from "The Master"
P.T. Anderson talks The Master; ‘unpredictable’ Joaquin Phoenix no-shows
Director Paul Thomas Anderson listens to a question from the media at a press conference for his new movie "The Master" at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.
Port Moody man shot to death was targeted, police say
Defending Vanier Cup champion McMaster pounds Waterloo
McMaster University Marauders' Kyle Quinlan prepares to throw the ball during the second half of play against the Laval University Rouge et Or's at the Vanier Cup Canadian university football championship in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday November 25, 2011. The Montreal Alouettes are giving Canadian quarterback Kyle Quinlan a shot to crack their roster.The CFL club announced Tuesday it had signed McMaster quarterback to a two-year contract.
Banjo Bowl to provide Bombers a chance for redemption
Winnipeg Blue Bomber's new head coach Tim Burke looks on during the second half of their CFL football game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina, Saskatchewan September 2, 2012. The Roughriders won the game 52 - 0.
TIFF movie review: Dangerous Liaisons
A scene from Hur Jin-Ho’s take on Dangerous Liaisons.
Canadian equestrian star Eric Lamaze takes a break from competition
Eric Lamaze puts on his Team Canada helmet after he was named to the Canadian Olympic equestrian team in Calgary, Alberta, July 5, 2012. Lamaze won the gold medal at the 2008 summer Olympics and will represent Canada at this year's summer Olympics in London.
Pistorius retains Paralympic 400m title in style
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius celebrates after winning the men's 400m - T44 final in the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Paralympic Games September 8, 2012.
TIFF movie review: The Suicide Shop
A scene from Patrice Leconte’s The Suicide Shop
Man dies in northeast Toronto shooting early Saturday
TIFF movie review: When Day Breaks
A scene from Goran Paskaljevic’s When Day Breaks.
A CFL Saturday
Toronto Argonauts defensive tackle Armond Armstead (left) sacks Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Henry Burris during first half CFL action in Toronto on Saturday September 8, 2012.
With Terry Jones, a round-table interview is slightly Pythonesque
An image from “A Liar’s Autobiography”
Riders on the storm at the U.S. Open
David Ferrer of Spain returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's singles semifinals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York September 8, 2012.
TIFF movie review: Ginger and Rosa
A scene from "Ginger and Rosa"
TIFF movie review: Laurence Anyways
A scene from "Laurence Anyways"
Argos go airborne for win over Ticats
Toronto Argonauts running back Chad Kackert (left) dives over Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Armando Murillo to score a touchdown during second half CFL action in Toronto on Saturday September 8, 2012.
Lions slotback Geroy Simon sits out return engagement with Als
BC Lions slotback Geroy Simon was scratched from Saturday’s game against Montreal due to hamstring problems.
In photos: A fan gets too close to Johnny Depp
A fan is removed after she attempted to reach actor Johnny Depp on the red carpet for the gala presentation for the film "West of Memphis" at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival September 8, 2012.
Contador poised to win fifth Grand Tour of his career
Team Saxo Bank rider and leader of the race Alberto Contador of Spain celebrates after the 20th stage of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race between La Faisanera Golf and Bola del Mundo September 8, 2012.
Close call for Johnny Depp as TIFF fan jumps the barrier
A fan is stopped by a security guard as she rushes towards Johnny Depp (left) on the red carpet as he promotes the movie "West of Memphis" during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.
TIFF movie review: The Deep
A scene from "The Deep"
Klinsmann says U.S. must go back to basics after loss to Jamaica
Jamaica's coach Theodore Whitmore (L) greets coach Juergen Klinsmann of the U.S. before their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Kingston September 7, 2012. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
TIFF movie review: Spring Breakers
An image from "Spring Breakers"
TIFF movie review: What Maisie Knew
A scene from "What Maisie Knew"
From critic to director: Miquel Gomes’s journey
A scene from “Tabu”
An awkward moment for the young Selena Gomez
(L-R) Adam Sandler, David Spade and Selena Gomez attend a news conference to promote their film "Hotel Transylvania" at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival, September 8, 2012.
Scotland and Serbia draw in World Cup qualifier
Scotland’s Paul Dixon, left, vies for the ball with Serbia's Aleksandar Ignjovski during their World Cup qualifying Group A soccer match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday Sept. 8, 2012.
Canadian athletes bask in bright Paralympic spotlight in London
Canada's flagbearer wheelchair rugby player Garett Hickling during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012.
Rant: Does carpet in cars make sense?
Lorraine Sommerfeld
Celebrity Photos of TIFF: Day 2
Actress Christina Hendricks stands for a photo on the red carpet at the Elgin Theatre for the film "Ginger and Rosa" during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012.
Royal Bank of Scotland faces Libor fine of up to $470-million: media report
People walk past a Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) building in the City of London in this January 12, 2012 file photo.
Speeches reveal candidates’ true colours
Konrad Yakabuski
Hong Kong backs down on Chinese patriotism classes
Protesters applaud beside portraits of students as a gesture against the launch of a national education programme during a mass demonstration outside government headquarters in Hong Kong September 8, 2012. The Hong Kong government said on Saturday schools did not have to adopt a China-backed curriculum from 2015 in an apparent backdown following protests by tens of thousands of people who described it as an attempt to brainwash students.
Live from TIFF: Adam Sandler on playing Dracula in 'Hotel Transylvania"
A scene from "Hotel Transylvania"
From Culloden to Canada
Top: Standing from left to right are Lord Lovat, also known as Simon Lovat; Catherine Nugent; Bruce Bailey. aldenby
Canada’s Robbi Weldon wins Paralympic gold in road cycling
Cyclist Robbi Weldon of Thunder Bay, Ont., and pilot Lyne Bessette of Knowlton, B.C., ride to a gold medal in the 21.1-kilometre mixed time trial for athletes with visual impairment on Sunday November 13, 2011 at the Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Iranian official cancels trip to Canada after Ottawa severs ties
Embassy staff back a van into the underground garage at the Iranian embassy in Ottawa, Friday September 7, 2012. Canada has closed its embassy in Iran and is expelling all remaining Iranian diplomats in Ottawa.
Bev Oda charged taxpayers $250 (U.S.) for smoking penalty
Former International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa April 24, 2012.
With no rebound in sight, there’s never been a slump like this
A man walks in front of a row of closed shops in central Athens.
In a slump like no other, a new joblessness emerges
After losing her job at an auto plant, Sue Bechard has slashed her living expenses and returned to school.
In the world of financial reform, an uneven playing field
A sharp war of words ensured between Bank of Canada head Mark Carney, above, who is co-ordinating the reforms as head of the Financial Stability Board, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon.
In China, Silvercorp critic caught in campaign by police
Canadian citizen Huang Kun, seen here in May, is now in a jail in central China, expecting to face criminal charges.
Harper and Putin talk tough on trade, Mideast, but warm up over hockey
Exploring Prague
Choose your salami at a city market.
For fall fashion, the dazzle is in the details
Muse to Cronenberg père et fils, breakout Canadian actress Sarah Gadon shows off this season’s richly embellished looks. Embroidered Christopher Kane dress, price upon request at the Room (www.thebay.com).
Pictures of Toronto's Brazilian Ball through the years
Anna Maria and husband Ivan de Souza at the Brazilian Ball in 1995.
Do China's bloggers threaten or bolster Communist rule?
Samba swan song: Toronto’s Brazilian Carnival Ball comes to an end
Dancing Girls at the Brazilian Carnival Ball 2011.
Actress Sarah Gadon shines in red carpet-worthy fashions
Embroidered Stella McCartney blouse, $1,495, Alan Anderson earrings, $825 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com).
Does the rise of women really mean the end of men?
Prague the Delicious (you just can't get enough)
A panoramic view of Prague and the Charles Bridge.
Creamy cannellini bean soup
Ten iconic photos from the collapse of Lehman Brothers
Early in the day on Monday Sept. 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. With more than $600-billion (U.S.) in assets, Lehman’s was the largest filing in U.S. history. Minutes later, Merrill Lynch, desperate to avoid Lehman's fate, confirmed that it would sell to Bank of America for about $44-billion (U.S.) in stock, or roughly half what the firm was worth in early 2007. Photo: An employee walks out of the Lehman Brothers building carrying a box of his belongings in New York.
Sept. 8: Bad diplomacy in Iran, and other letters to the editor
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has announced Canada is breaking diplomatic relations with Iran.
By cutting ties with Iran, we just shot ourself in the foot
Doug Saunders
Margaret Wente: What I learned at university
Margaret Wente
The PQ has won office but lost ground
Jeffrey Simpson
Cornish’s late TD run gives Stampeders win over Eskimos
Calgary Stampeders' Jon Cornish is caught by Edmonton Eskimos' Julius Williams during their CFL game in Edmonton September 7, 2012.
Your son's room will make the grade with varsity-inspired decor
My house has no ducts – can I still get air conditioning?
Can anyone sport runway red lipstick?
A ‘mirror fast’ – the fix for our image-based society?
A ‘Chocoholic’ your garden will crave
Actaea racemosa ‘chocoholic’ (bugbane)
Can this product boost your lashes and brows?
Mary Kay lash and brow building serum
Plum cake with compote
Plum cake with compote
Canadian Touring Car champ crowned
Damon Sharpe, on the inside, and Michel Sallenbach race at Calabogie.
Wallander: Nordic noir, minus the Stieg Larsson melodrama
John Doyle
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