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Images from Game 4 of the World Series
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in St. Louis.
Too much Crosby isn’t a good thing for Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby looks up ice while playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.
Camilo hat trick gives Whitecaps season-ending victory
Vancouver Whitecaps' Camilo Sanvezzo, bottom, of Brazil, celebrates his goal by embracing teammate Young-Pyo Lee, second left, of South Korea, and giving him the ball as Russell Teibert, left, and Gershon Koffie, of Ghana, join them during first half MLS soccer action against the Colorado Rapids in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday October 27, 2013. Lee announced he would be retiring from professional soccer at the conclusion of the MLS season.
Ahead of Sochi, Patrick Chan ready to exhale
Patrick Chan performs during the Skate Canada International exhibition gala in Saint John, N.B,. Sunday. Chan is on track for the Sochi Games.
Weaver, Poje still living in the shadow of Virtue and Moir
Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Canada compete in their free skate ice dance program during the Skate Canada International figure skating competition in Saint John, New Brunswick, October 26, 2013.
BC Hydro to resubmit strategy plan to include clean energy
In this file photo a wind farm is seen.
In pictures: The art of Charles Edenshaw
A mask carved by iconic Haida artist Charles Edenshaw on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Haida master carver gets his due more than 90 years after his death
Photo of Charles Edenshaw by Harlan Ingersoll Smith, c.1890.
Hudak would extend subways, scrap LRTs as Ontario premier
Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak speaks during an interview with The Globe's editorial board on Oct. 25, 2013. As premier, Mr. Hudak would cut back the province’s transit-building plans, and would cancel a raft of suburban LRTs in favour of extending Toronto’s subway system.
Maple Leafs’ injuries open spot for Nazem Kadri to shine
Oct 26, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Pittsburgh 4-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Best pictures from October 27
How did this woman repay $26,000 in student debt? She planted trees
A tree is planted by a worker for Ecosystem Restoration Associates in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Montreal man in custody after attempting to board flight with 'bomb-making components' in suitcase
Police tape is shown crossing a street where Montreal police have blocked off a residential area near Trudeau airport after the discovery of what authorities describe as a suspicious package at the airport's terminal earlier on Oct. 27, 2013.
Guatemala ties drug policy to investment, security – and pragmatism
Campbell Clark
Social media the next frontier in finding market insights
Senators well deserving recipients of Sharks' bite
Ottawa Senators' Derek Grant (57) and San Jose Sharks' Brad Stuart battle for a loose puck along the boards during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa Sunday October 27, 2013.
Canada's slow oil, gas infrastructure development worry Chinese, minister says
Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver says external factors are also dampening SOE investment in Canada’s oil and gas industry.
For Canada, it’s crucial to get it right on innovation policy
Barrie McKenna
Images from Week 8 action in the NFL
New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, right, breaks up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins tight end Charles Clay (42) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass.
Video startup cuts costs by curating crowdsourcing
Screengrab from a Sport Chek commercial in which minor hockey league players play in NHL arenas.
Budget watchdog puts Ottawa’s $7-billion surprise under scrutiny
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty speaks in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2013.
Bombardier at crucial point in C Series saga
Bombardier's C Series100 takes off on its maiden test flight on Sept. 16, 2013 in Mirabel, Que.
Some B.C. NDP politicians defend Dix after high-profile call for interim leader
Adrian Dix surrounded by news cameras announces his resignation as leader of the BC NDP in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
Stop irritating your employees
Struggling to make a decision – any decision – is frustrating for staff.
My friend was promoted and now she’s my nasty manager
Bill Howatt
About to be fired? Take charge
Harvey Schachter
Enbridge rests its Line 9 case amid staunch opposition
Protesters opposed to Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline plan were blamed for the shutdown of hearings in Toronto.
B.C. eyes boosting trades in curriculum overhaul
David Parkins illustration
Former NFL linebacker Maybin joins Argos’ practice roster
New York Jets' Aaron Maybin talks to reporters in the Jets' locker room in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Maybin is now a Toronto Argonaut.The former first-round draft pick of the NFL's Buffalo Bills joined the CFL club's practice roster Sunday, three days after watching Toronto's 36-21 home win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Genworth stock rides resilience of Canadian housing market
With investors feeling relieved at the averted, or at least deferred, housing crisis, Genworth’s share price increased by almost 90 per cent over the last 15 months.
Joshua Tree becomes first three-time winner of Canadian International
Jockey Ryan Moore guides Joshua Tree (5) to victory in the $1,000,000 dollar Pattison Canadian International stakes at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on Sunday Oct. 27, 2013.
Maple Leaf Foods expects restructuring to pay off
In its third year of a five-year plan to retool operations, Maple Leaf will likely see a profit increase in its third-quarter.
Images from Skate Canada's exhibition gala
Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi of Germany perform during the Skate Canada International figure skating exhibition gala in Saint John, New Brunswick, October 27, 2013.
Accuracy of Canada’s housing data under scrutiny
Canada’s surprisingly strong real estate market is leading to heightened scrutiny of the data used to assess sales.
Don’t rule out a surprise December ‘taper’ by the Fed
The facade of the U.S. Federal Reserve building is reflected on wet marble during the early morning hours in Washington, July 31, 2013.
Praised as ‘tireless advocate’, former chief of Musqueam First Nation dies
Chief Ernie Campbell is planning a lot of development on his 200 or so acres that the band owns on the Musqueam reserve in Vancouver, BC.
Mirvish sells site of iconic Toronto retailer Honest Ed’s
In this file photo Honest Ed's store at Bloor and Bathurst in Toronto is seen.
GDP report expected to show slow growth in August
Pipes that carry hot steam to well heads at Cenovus Energy's oil sands operation in Christina Lake, Alta., on June 12, 2013. The pace of economic growth in Canada is believed to have slowed as the summer wound down.
Education tops agenda as Nunavut gets ready for Monday election
Education is a common issue as Nunavut voters head to polls in a territorial election on Oct. 28, 2013.
B.C. lumber industry not expected to meet U.S. demand
The West Fraser Timber sawmill in Quesnel, B.C., in December, 2010. The B.C. lumber industry is forecast to fall short of U.S. demand.
In Pictures: Lou Reed, 1942-2013
Poet David McFadden reveals that he has a form of Alzheimer’s
Griffin Prize-winning poet David McFadden in his Toronto home.
Candy as kiddy crack? Not so fast, this author says
In pictures: Superstorm Sandy then and now
Stretch your stiff body with the four on the floor
Caramelized onions
Talking points: balloon into space, the buzz on bees and Facebook for news
Snow rests gently on a field of berries following a fresh snowfall in Gates Mills, Ohio.
New opera takes Shane Koyczan from bullied boy to librettist
Shane Koyczan (middle) works on the libretto, Stickboy, with other workshop members at the Vancouver Opera headquarters.
Makeup maven Karen Buglisi’s five top tips for success
I’m the widow of my own Archie Bunker
Lou Reed fans react to his death on social media
U.S. singer Lou Reed looks on during a Q&A session after the world premiere of his first film "Red Shirley" at the Vision du Reel Documentary film Festival in Nyon in this April 20, 2010 file photo. Reed, 71, died October 27, 2013, according to Rolling Stone Magazine
From our 2000 archives: Simon Houpt’s encounter with New York’s Prince of Darkness
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Suspension motions against senators could be amended, Conservative Senate leader says
Government leader in the Senate Claude Carignan speaks to the media in the Senate foyer on Parliament Hill October 25, 2013 in Ottawa.
Information watchdog overwhelmed by complaints against Harper government
Information Commissioner of Canada Suzanne Legault responds to a question during a news conference after the tabling in Parliament of the special report, Report Cards 2011-2012, Thursday December 6, 2012 in Ottawa. Legault said on Oct. 26, 2013, that she has received a flood of security-related complaints against the Harper government since April 2013.
Windsor police charge fourth person in fatal stabbing of Toronto student
Police tape demarking a crime scene.
TTC chair Stintz to run for Toronto mayor
Karen Stintz poses for a photo in Toronto on Sunday October 27, 2013, as she declares her candidacy for the 2014 Mayoral election.
How would I fix China? As I leave, my verdict on Beijing
An employee counts Yuan banknotes at a Bank Of China branch in Hefei, Anhui province April 6, 2010.
Nenshi, Iveson press Redford on city charters during breakfast meeting
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi celebrates his re-election as mayor at his campaign party in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 21, 2013.
In pictures: Toronto streets succumb to the living dead on weekend of zombie fun
Connie Carbone and Chris Hill show off their gruesome faces during the 11th annual Zombie Walk in Toronto on Oct. 26, 2013.
In Abduction from the Seraglio, comedy overshadows character
Abduction from the Seraglio will reunite several of the cast members from Opera Atelier’s 2008 production, including Lawrence Wilford in his role debut as Belmonte (he previously played Pedrillo), Carla Huhtanen as Blonde, Gustav Andreassen as Osmin and Curtis Sullivan as Pasha Selim. They are joined by Ambur Braid as Konstanze (most recently Queen of the Night in Opera Atelier’s 2013 The Magic Flute ) and Adam Fisher as Pedrillo, making his Opera Atelier debut.
Cammalleri scores twice as Flames beat Capitals
Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo (31) makes a save against a shot from Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Calgary Flames defenceman T.J. Brodie (7) defends during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
October 27: Your lookahead horoscope
Libra
Anyone for cricket? Yes, the Vatican apparently
Cricket players from a team of priests and seminarians train at the Maria Mater Ecclesiae’s Catholic College in Rome on Oct. 22, 2013. The Vatican officially declared its intention to defeat the Church of England on Tuesday - not in a theological re-match nearly 500 years after they split, but on the cricket pitch.
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