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Nova Scotia’s dual economy emerges as top election issue
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter is being attacked by opposition parties over business subsidies.
Splintered Tea Party upending U.S. politics
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz greets attendees as he arrives to speak at the Tea Party Patriots 'Exempt America from Obamacare' rally in Washington in this September 10, 2013 file photo. Republican infighting took a nasty turn in the U.S. Senate on September 26, 2013 with Senator Bob Corker accusing fellow conservative Ted Cruz of using the looming fiscal deadline for self-promotion and to endear himself further with Tea Party groups.
Jets excel after first period to beat Kings in home opener
Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane (9), Mark Stuart (5) and Mark Scheifele (55) celebrate Kane's goal against the Los Angeles Kings during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, October 4, 2013.
Moments: Caught on Camera, Oct. 7 to Oct. 11
A man fishes on a pier at the beach in central Sochi September 19, 2013.
Share your best photographs of fall
A cyclist rides past the fall colours in Gatineau Park October 1, 2013 in Gatineau, Quebec.
Dave Nichol, a legend within the grocery world
Dave Nichol starred in the Loblaw’s grocery chain signature television commercials and Insider’s Report magazine.
Wynne’s economic plan for Ontario is long overdue
Adam Radwanski
Retired judge calls for clear taser rules
The Honourable Thomas R. Braidwood, left listens to TASER International's Chairman of the Board and Cofounder Tom Smith's presentation at the Braidwood Inquiry on the use of tasers in Vancouver, Monday, May 12, 2008.
McMaster professors in harassment case demand transparency from tribunal
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.
Best pictures from October 4
Brenda Nolting, of Rapid City, S.D., rolls her cart to her car after stocking up on necessities Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at a local supermarket in Rapid City. An early snow storm has swept through Wyoming and western South Dakota, dropping more than a foot of snow in places. (AP Photo/Steve McEnroe)
Ottawa wants companies to jointly train workers through Canada Job Grant
Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney is pictured in Ottawa on Sept. 10, 2013. The Conservative government will encourage companies to pool their efforts in training workers through the Canada Job Grant, according to new program details obtained by the Globe and Mail.
Rob Ford touts economic benefits of live music
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford laughs near a statue resembling the Texas capitol while he and a delegation of government and industry officials get a tour of the Austin City Limits music festival at Zilker Park in Austin, TX on Fri., Oct. 3, 2013. The cities of Toronto and Austin recently passed resolutions to create a Music City Alliance.
Quebec seeing deluge of municipal political parties
Gatineau, Que., Mayor Marc Bureau is pictured on Nov. 11, 2009. He will be facing a political party during his next election run.
Burris throws two TDs as Ticats thwart Argos comeback bid
Harper’s Throne Speech to focus on families, sources say
Prime Minister Stephen Harper departs Ottawa on Oct. 3, 2013. Sources say a central theme of his upcoming Throne Speech will be “supporting and protecting families” as the Conservatives try to hone their appeal to middle-class voters.
Anderson brilliant in shutout of Sabres as Senators win season opener
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) makes a save as Buffalo Sabres right wing Drew Stafford (21) looks for a rebound during the second period at First Niagara Center.
Alberta urged to build berms, river bypasses to curb future flooding
Local store fronts are under water June 20, 2013, in downtown High River, Alta., in this file photo.
Monday finish possible at Presidents Cup
Spectators seek shelter from the heavy rains at Muirfield Village
With Ravens back on the girdiron, Panda Game emerges from hibernation
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and York University Lions take play in an OUA football game at York University in Toronto, September 28, 2013.
A new epidemic grips the streets: mental illness
Gary Mason
Bloody jacket found in home of Richard Oland’s son
New Brunswick businessman Richard Oland was killed in his office in Saint John between July 6 and 7, 2011.
Satirical movie captures radio host Bob McCown’s persona
Still from the film DickKnostShow.
From Angola to Raptors camp, Morais’s big dream within reach
Carlos Morais of the Toronto Raptors takes part in practice at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Stuff your guests with a multi-fowl mash-up
Alexandra Gill
Pizza Pizza and Darden: Both have dividends good enough to eat
Canada’s own Pizza Pizza is delivering deluxe results, while U.S.-based Darden struggles.
Raptors believe Valanciunas finally answers centre question
Toronto Raptors Jonas Valanciunas is seen during practice at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
Mortgage broker switching to an inflation-proof portfolio
David Larock
Blair: For Jays, there is no shortcut to winning
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ walks off the field after being pulled against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning of American League baseball action in Toronto, Saturday September 28, 2013.
Invest in Twitter? Why 140 characters may be worth $15-billion
Chris Umiastowski
Trader Joe’s lawsuit against B.C.’s Pirate Joe’s dismissed by U.S. judge
Pedestrians pause to look in the Pirate Joe's store in Vancouver, on August 21, 2013. . A Washington state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by U.S. grocery giant Trader Joe's against the B.C. retailer.
Longer lifespans demand new investing approaches
Rob Carrick
B.C. Health Minister opposed to Ottawa’s ban on prescription heroin
British Columbia Health Minister Terry Lake in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday March 27, 2013. Mr. Lake told federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose in Toronto Friday that the province opposes Ottawa’s ban on prescription heroin treatments for addicts.
Alberta RCMP working on quick, smooth solution with sovereign citizens
A Calgary Police van remains in front of a rental home that a Freemen-on-the-Land follower had claimed as an embassy in this photo taken Sept. 28, 2013. The government says the self-proclaimed sovereign citizens are similar to Freemen-on-the-Land.
Accused in Mountie shootings no longer faces murder charge
Police tape demarking a crime scene.
Beware this misleading comparison on dividend yields
John Heinzl
The short message from Twitter’s IPO? #SlowingGrowth
Twitter unveiled a net loss of $69.3-million (U.S.) for the first half of 2013 in the first public disclosure of the social media giant’s financials.
The 21st century’s worst refugee crisis
Syrian refugees collect water at Al Zaatri refugee camp in the Jordanian city of Mafraq, near the border with Syria September 26, 2013. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY)
Couple with four children struggle to balance financial demands
No confirmed sighting of missing sex offender, Saskatchewan RCMP say
Michael Sean Stanley has a long history of sex offences, including taking children from playgrounds.
Christmas complaint will not be heard by Saskatchewan’s human rights commission
The human rights commission says it has declined to file the complaint made last December by Saskatoon resident Ashu Solo.
Blog: Leafs rally to beat Sens; Habs down Flyers; Canucks crush Oilers
The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate their win following the shootout to decide the winner of the Leafs season opener against the Ottawa Senators at the ACC in Toronto on Oct. 5, 2013.The official final was 5-4. The Leafs scored on their first two shootout attempts, and Bernier, who was the games first star, stopped both against him.
Province tells transit riders where to get off
A SkyTrain commuter train travels into downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday April 11, 2012. The province announced a referendum on financing new transit, though no date has been set.
Three top stock picks from Goodreid's Investment’s Gordon Reid
An uphill climb to help those with multiple sclerosis
Ralph Cochrane, far right, has organized four fundraising expeditions, including this one along Peru’s Machu Picchu trail.
Sorry to be rude, but my smartphone needs my attention
Leah Eichler
Canucks learning on the fly under new coach Tortorella
San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns (88) is chased by Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Stanton (18) as goalie Roberto Luongo, left, watches during the first period of an NHL game Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in San Jose, Calif.
Watch: Raonic has formed no big rivalries yet
Newcomer Taylor Hill emerges as ‘real It Girl’
Marsha Lederman
Stampeders host Bombers in clash of CFL’s best and worst teams
Calgary Stampeders' Maurice Price (R) celebrates with team mates after scoring a touchdown in Guelph, Ontario September 28, 2013.
Lunch with Robert Card: The 'survivalist' charged with restoring SNC-Lavalin's reputation
Robert Card, the chief executive officer of SNC-Lavalin Group.
Watch: A-Rod suing Major League Baseball
Jays outright Ricky Romero to triple-A Buffalo
Buffalo Bisons pitcher Ricky Romero gets some encouragement from pitching coach Bob Stanley in at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, Ont. Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Laughing in the face of annihilation: Radiolab co-host discusses “Apocalyptical” tour in Toronto
Jad Abumrad, co-host of New York Public Radio’s offbeat science show, Radiolab
Kelly Deck's keys to luxury decor on a budget
Because the kitchen shares space with the living room, it’s important it looks less utilitarian and more like furnishing. It’s why we made panelling the fridge and dishwasher with cabinet doors a top priority. Functionally, we tried to put as many drawers as possible in the kitchen, unlike a cabinet, a drawer allows the user to easily access every square inch of its storage space. We even captured the small amount of space underneath the stairs, providing garbage and pull-out recycling bins.
Nuit Blanche: Survival – even enjoyment – tips for attendees
TORONTO, ON: OCTOBER 2, 2011-A massive crowd gathers at Yonge Dundas Square in Toronto, Ont. during Nuit Blanche on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The contemporary art event takes place overnight from sunset to sunrise.
A few decor ideas from a designer’s own home
Because the kitchen shares space with the living room, it’s important it looks less utilitarian and more like furnishing. It’s why we made panelling the fridge and dishwasher with cabinet doors a top priority. Functionally, we tried to put as many drawers as possible in the kitchen, unlike a cabinet, a drawer allows the user to easily access every square inch of its storage space. We even captured the small amount of space underneath the stairs, providing garbage and pull-out recycling bins.
Home sale sets Deep Cove record
Police used air surveillance as part of investigation of Mayor Rob Ford associates
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, right, and Toronto Councillor Michael Thompson, left, try on sunglasses from HEB, a local grocery store, during a tour of the Austin City Limits music festival at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on Fri., Oct. 3, 2013.
Myanmar old guard clings to $8-billion jade empire
Handpickers search for jade through rubble dumped by mining companies at a jade mine in Hpakant township, Muanmar.
In pictures: Myanmar's perilous and profitable jade trade
Too Aung, a 30-year-old handpicker, shows the unwashed jade that he just found in a jade mine in Hpakant township. A report says sales of Burmese jade totalled about $8-billion in 2011.
Five things to do in Toronto this weekend: Oct. 5 to 6
Ben Heppner as Tristan in "Tristan und Isolde". Heppner stars in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Peter Grimes.
Canadian dollar now world's fifth-largest reserve currency
Michael Babad
Rwandan genocide case a blight on record of Canada’s new Supreme Court justice
Gerald Caplan
19 incredible things you must see at Toronto's Nuit Blanche
The most overbought and oversold U.S. stocks
The close: TSX gains but debt limit jitters remain
The screens at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto show the closing numbers of the TSX on Tuesday, July 3, 2012.
Transformed hall redefines Tafelmusik’s sound
Tafelmusik performed preview concerts for long-time subscribers at the orchestra’s just-renovated performance space, the Jeanne Lamon Hall at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre in Toronto.
Dollarama director goes shopping for shares
Shoppers load up on bargains at the Dollarama store on Spadina Avenue in Toronto.
Canada’s new architecture school: Inspired by nature to fuel a northern spirit
The design of the Laurentian architecture complex reflects concerns for sustainability and specific First Nations building practices.
Jhumpa Lahiri: A thoughtful chronicler of immigrant dislocation
Author Jhumpa Lahiri in Toronto.
In an age of manufactured stars, Lorde is a refreshing change
Venus in Fur: A little sex appeal never hurt
Carly Street, left, and Rick Miller have plenty of on-stage chemistry in Venus in Fur.
Some Christopher Pratt landscapes are more imaginary than real
Christopher Pratt, in front of his Spring Coming over Trout River Pond (2009), says he’s very much a North American painter.
Tom Clancy knew that it was all about the story
Tom Clancy knew that, when it came to writing novels, it was all about great stories and interesting characters.
At 57, Canadian opera great Ben Heppner finds himself in a sweet spot
Canadian adds a hint of hoser to an ancient form of Japanese comedy
Katsura Sunshine has written a rakuga of the classic Abbott and Costello routine ‘Who’s on first?’
Death becomes her: In film and TV, widowhood is the new black
Leah McLaren
Why Ellen Page is not averse to feeling lonely and isolated
Johanna Schneller
La Boheme: Loving attention paid to Puccini’s soaring score
The performance of Dimitri Pittas as Rodolfo, left, and Grazia Doronzio as Mimi draws you in to the characters emotional turmoil.
In pictures: Documentary showcases deep-soul sounds of competing studios in Muscle Shoals, Ala.
The Rolling Stones’ Wild Horses and Brown Sugar: The first recordings for the Stones’ 1971 album Sticky Fingers were done at Muscle Shoals Sound, at the end of their 1969 U.S. tour. After laying down the tracks – a sweeping, country ballad and a bass-driven romp – the group headed for Altamont, Calif., for a free concert that went horribly wrong. In the film, Keith Richards says the band would have gone back to Alabama to record Exile on Main St., “but I wasn’t allowed in the country at the time.”
Bullish on National Oilwell Varco
Take your stinking paws off my OAS
Man relaxing outdoors
Anti-Keystone billionaire suggests Harper lobbying played part in U.S. shutdown
Tom Steyer, a San Francisco billionaire who’s also a major Democratic party fundraiser, has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, suggesting Canada’s aggressive lobbying for the project played a part in the ongoing government shutdown south of the border.
Catherine Bush produces a novel of anxiety and ambiguity
Author Catherine Bush.
The top-notch Sandrine’s Case, and other new crime fiction worth a read
Todd Babiak’s new novel is a dark way to expose the truth
Author Todd Babiak
Nina Munk’s divided account on the subject of extreme poverty
Nina Munk’s character study of Sachs as a mercurial egoist given to ranting impatience with anyone he sees impeding his principled approach rang entirely true.
Lawrence Hill dives full bore into the subject of blood
Author Lawrence Hill.
Editors’ choice: The best of the bestseller lists
Court certifies class action seeking compensation for Bell wireless customers
President and Chief Executive of Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) George Cope looks on during the annual general shareholders meeting at the Congress Center in Quebec City May 3, 2012.
In Pictures: Snowstorm shuts down roads and schools
Sweetie Pie, a poodle, romps through the slushy snow in Rapid City, South Dakota, October 4, 2013. A rare fierce October snow storm rolled out over the central Rocky Mountains on Friday, downing trees and forcing closures of state offices and more than 200 miles of Interstate 90 across parts of Wyoming and South Dakota, state highway officials said.
Images from Friday's MLB playoff action
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Moore (55) delivers a pitch during the first inning in game one of the American League divisional series playoff baseball against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Britain’s shale-gas revolution faces a tough sell
Eric Reguly
What each of the three sides in the U.S. shutdown need to claim a victory
A sign on the National Mall tells visitors of the closings do to the federal government shutdown in Washington.
Presidents Cup - Day Two
Golf fans cheer on the U.S. team from the first tee during the Foursome matches at the Presidents Cup
Ottawa leaves right-to-die debate to provinces
Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose addresses a press conference as Quebec Health Minister Réjean Hébert (far right), Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne and Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews (left) look on following a meeting of Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health Oct 4, 2013 in Toronto.
The week's best web reads: This earnings season already looks ugly
Trader Mario Picone works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this June 1, 2012 file photo.
15 U.S. cities to entice the jaded traveller
Austin, Tex., is a surprisingly quirky U.S. destination.
Liberals defend $7-million in bonuses for Pan Am execs if games on budget
Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Culture, speaks before the Hot Docs opening night screening of POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Move Ever Sold by Morgan Spurlock at the Winter Garden Theatre on Thursday.
Deals of the week: Small cars, big money discounts
2013 Hyundai Accent hatchback
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