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November 10

Remembrance Day: 10 momentous battles from Canada's military history
Attacking under smoke during the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium during the First World War in 1915.
Five die in plane crash in Northwestern Ontario
Mortgage rates today are way below normal. Or are they?
Robert McLister
Canada’s credibility in question as countries seek new climate-change treaty
Ice floes in Baffin Bay above the Arctic circle on July 10, 2008. Negotiators at the United Nations climate summit are searching for broad agreement that will lead to a new treaty requiring deeper cuts to each country’s greenhouse-gas emissions after 2020.
Images from Week 10 action in the NFL
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) reacts after catching a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Soldier Field. Detroit defeats Chicago 21-19. Mandatory Credit:
Canada draws on deep ties to Philippines in pledging millions for typhoon relief
Local and foreign medical teams prepare to board a Philippines air force C-130 transport plane in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, in search of victims in the areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into six central Philippine islands on Friday leaving a wide swath of destruction and scores of people dead.
Veterans plan silent protests of government policies
Claude Latulippe plans to turn his back when Conservative MP Mark Stahl lays a wreath at the Chilliwack War memorial.
Carrying a torch for a new Olympic museum
Marsha Lederman
Veteran fought to enshrine Canada’s legacy
Veteran Bruce Melanson lied about his age serve in the Second World War at the age of 17.
MP Donnelly closer to entering B.C. NDP leadership race
NDP MP Fin Donnelly stands during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, December 14, 2011.
Typhoon's aftermath: Philippines reels after Haiyan
Empty coffins lie on a street near houses damaged after super Typhoon Haiyan battered Tacloban city, central Philippines November 10, 2013. As rescue workers struggled to reach ravaged villages along the coast, where the death toll is as yet unknown, survivors foraged for food as supplies dwindled.
Tiger-Cats pull one out of the tuque with playoff win over Als
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dan LeFevour runs in the game winning touchdown past Montreal Alouettes defensive tackle Moton Hopkins (95) during overtime East Division semifinal CFL action in Guelph, Ont., on Sunday, November 10, 2013.
Toronto lawyer takes aim at Supreme Court choice
A person walks from the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2013. A Toronto lawyer is teaming up with the Constitutional Rights Centre Inc. to challenge the legality of the Prime Minister’s latest appointment to the Supreme Court.
Habs end four-game winless slide by dumping Islanders
Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher celebrates his goal past New York Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin as defenseman Matt Carkner looks on during second period NHL hockey action Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Montreal.
Strengthen Senate ethics rules, former watchdog says
A "Senators Only" parking sign is displayed on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 5, 2013. The Globe has found that 46 of Canada’s 99 senators have a second job.
Vancouver’s parks board halts work on controversial path project
The initiative is part of an effort that has spanned 20 years to separate out bike paths and pedestrian paths between Canada Place downtown and, eventually, Jericho Beach on the west side of Vancouver.
Tracking Typhoon Haiyan's path of destruction
Residents cover their nose from the smell of dead bodies in Tacloban city, Leyte province central Philippines on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. The city remains littered with debris from damaged homes as many complain of shortage of food, water and no electricity since the Typhoon Haiyan slammed into their province. Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into six central Philippine provinces Friday leaving a wide swath of destruction and hundreds of people dead. Canada has pledged up to $5-million to help typhoon victims.
Women’s hockey has come a long way since Heaney’s day
Geraldine Heaney poses for photos at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, November 8, 2013. Shanahan, Niedermayer, Chelios, Heaney and late ex-coach Fred Shero were the five inductees for the 2013 class of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Investors look for signs of progress from Rona
Analysts are wondering how long a recent pickup in sales at building-material stores can last – and there is intensifying competition from U.S. giants Home Depot Inc. and Lowe’s Co. Inc. in a crowded domestic market.
Strength of Canadian housing market surprises economists
Economists have been surprised by the degree to which home sales have bounced back from the pounding they took in the summer of 2012, when Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tightened the mortgage insurance rules.
Pro-Ford billboard taken down, city plans no further action
City of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is followed by a trail of reporters after he received his flu shot in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013.
Guelph Gryphons sweep cross-country championships
Yves Sikubwabo, a member of the U of Gâs cross country team trains with the team on Friday November 1, 2013 in Guelph. Sikubwabo is originally from Rwanda who tragically lost both his parents during the Rwandan genocide before he managed to flee to Canada where he has managed to put together a new life.
Best pictures from November 10
Indian camel herders sit near their camels during the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. Pushkar, located on the banks of Pushkar Lake, is a popular Hindu pilgrimage spot that is also frequented by foreign tourists who come to the town for the annual cattle fair and camel races.
Canadian leaders follow pattern of passing the buck
Barrie McKenna
CIS Football Roundup: Mustangs trample Gaels in Yates Cup
Western Mustang Matt Uren flies through the air after catching a touchdown pass in front of Queen's Golden Gael T.J. Chase-Dunawa in OUA Yates Cup championship first half action in London, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013
Report identifies threat risks to politicians
Hundreds protest in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, March 2, 2012.
The slow climb back for business jets
Eighty per cent of the business-jet market over the next 10 years will come from sales of the bigger aircraft in the $25-million-and-up price range.
Remembrance Day ceremony in Richmond will go on despite flags theft
‘We can’t fly our own Legion colours,’ Bob Miller said incredulously, VP of Royal Canadian Legion 291 in Richmond, is pictured near the back door of the legion where thieves stole flags that would be used in tomorrow's Remembrance Day ceremony in Richmond, British Columbia on November 10, 2013. (BEN NELMS for The Globe and Mail)
Q&A: Intel’s Graham Palmer on tapping Canada’s technology scene
Graham Palmer, Country Manager for Intel Canada photographed at his office in Toronto.
Roughriders rally to beat Lions in CFL West semi-final
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kory Sheets (1) runs the ball past BC Lions corner back Joshua Bell (6) during the first half of their west semi-final CFL football game in Regina, Saskatchewan November 10, 2013.
Railcar shortage leaves farmers in lurch
Railway companies Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., which move the crop from the elevators to the ports, insist they are handling more grain than ever, and are supplying about 5,500 railcars a week.
Red poppies do not glorify war
Remembrance Day poppies lie on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War memorial. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Veterans are owed much
Last Post Fund (CNW Group/Last Post Fund)
B.C. NDP must face role Kinder Morgan opposition played in defeat
Justine Hunter
Lives Lived: Frederick Henry Sherwood
Frederick Sherwood.
Mirtle: Maple Leafs still searching to find complete game
Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille (20) checks Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake Gardiner in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013.
Grocers feeling pressure from retail war with U.S. giants
The fierce retail war in Ontario threatens to spill over into Quebec and beyond – and grocers are feeling much of the brunt of it.
Six job etiquette tips leaders need to teach millennials
Vicky Oliver is a Manhattan-based job interview consultant and career adviser, and the bestselling author of five career development books.
The best times for a java jolt
I have to cut two people from my team. How do I choose?
Essential conversation skills for leaders
Harvey Schachter
It’s time for investors to be patient
In the face of a better investing better vibe, it’s important that investors don’t stray from their investment disciplines and decision-making process.
Nesbitt shut out at Calgary World Cup speed skating event
Christine Nesbitt, of London, Ont., skates during the ladies 1000-metre competition at the ISU World Cup speed skating event in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.
Ticats tame the weather, Alouettes' Grey Cup dream gone with the wind
Montreal Alouettes' injured quarterback Anthony Calvillo looks on from the sidelines against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the second half of their East semi-final CFL football game in Guelph, November 10, 2013.
Social media still a mystery for Canadian company directors
The survey of directors shows many are behind the curve on understanding social media trends, appearing to underestimate its current importance in business or arguing it is not important for industrial and resource companies.
Race is on to build app that corners mobile-wallet market
Already tens of millions of dollars have been spent on burgeoning technology for the mobile wallet, an application that allows consumers to pay for items by swiping their smartphones instead of plastic credit or debit cards.
At 99, Briton who fought in Canada’s army pays homage to his brothers
Austin Burnett, 99, middle, attends a service to honour the war dead at the Canada Memorial in London.
Charles Hamelin captures World Cup speed skating double gold
Canadian Charles Hamelin in action during the men's 1000 meters final at the Short Track World Cup, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.
Values charter not part of sovereignty push, Marois says
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois gestures during her closing speech at the Parti Québécois convention in Montreal on Nov. 10, 2013.
Ticats advance to East Division final with overtime victory over Alouettes
Hamilton quarterback Dan LeFevour and his Tiger-Cats teammates celebrate his game-winning touchdown in overtime in Guelph on Sunday.
Images from the Sunday's CFL division semifinals
Montreal Alouettes defensive back Jerald Brown (39) tackles Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Brandon Banks (87) during first half East Division semifinal CFL action in Guelph, Ont., on Sunday, November 10, 2013.
Strengthen your upper back and neck with the diamond head-hover
Comedian Eddie Izzard’s five top tips for success
Reclaiming a sex life after prostate cancer
Don Truckey recommends any man diagnosed with prostate cancer seek out a support group.
Robbie Robertson looks back at the ones that didn’t make it
Musician Robbie Robertson at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto.
Poet’s new book communes with the ghosts of the Air India bombing
Poet Renee Saklikar felt compelled to write Children of air india
The vaccination problem can’t simply be prayed away
André Picard
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Talking points: in the eyes of babes, making the grade and switching languages
A single leaf rests upon memorial crosses at Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance in London.
My teenaged uncle answered the call of duty, and not just to his country
Is medical marijuana safe for kids?
Alexander Repetski cuddles with his 16-month-old daughter Gwenevere in their Toronto home on November 6, 2013.
In grief, Filipino-Canadians rally to help after typhoon kills thousands
Alma Galve is emotional as she sings during a church service at Toronto's Filipino Alliance Church on Nov. 10, 2013, days after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines.
Conservative government to scrap key requirement of access to information requests
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. An online service launched by the Treasury Board has prompted the Conservative government to allow Canadians to place access to information requests without disclosing their background.
The week's best web reads: What to buy as markets top
Traders await the Twitter Inc. IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York, November 7, 2013.
Ottawa will match Canadians' donations to Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts, minister says
Residents cover their nose from the smell of dead bodies in Tacloban city, Leyte province central Philippines on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. The city remains littered with debris from damaged homes as many complain of shortage of food, water and no electricity since the Typhoon Haiyan slammed into their province. Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into six central Philippine provinces Friday leaving a wide swath of destruction and hundreds of people dead. Canada has pledged up to $5-million to help typhoon victims.
Toronto woman injured while typing fake profiles for dating website sues for $20-million
Ashley Madison CEO Noel Biderman argues that "the social experiment of monogamous matrimony is a failed one." A former employee is suing the company for $20-million after alleging she attained a permanent wrist injury while typing 1,000 fake profiles for its Brazilian website.
Profit not the only motive among today's business school students – social concerns on their minds
MBA students from Montreal’s McGill University including Ba Sein, second from right, volunteer at the Second Harvest food bank in Tokyo as part of a study tour of the country last spring.
Undergrad program a passport to the world
Adam McGrath is enrolled at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus in its new specialist undergraduate business program which focuses on management and international business. the specialty program includes a mandatory eight-month study abroad opportunity and paid internship.
Schulich takes a chance on India
An artist rendition of the courtyard at the proposed Schulich campus in Hyderabad, India.
CN freight train derails west of Saskatoon
Dear Toronto: Learn the 5 stages of mayoral grief. Love, Detroit
Mayor Rob Ford arrives at city hall in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013.
Want to smoke less? Get married
Marina Adshade
November 10: Your lookahead horoscope
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Canada beats Finland to capture gold at Four Nations Cup
Canada's Vicki Bendus (28) celebrates her goal against Finland with teammates Courtney Birchard (11), Gillian Apps (10) and Brigette Lacquette (4) during the first period of a Four Nations Cup women's championship hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in Lake Placid, N.Y.
John Morris and Renee Sonnenberg advance to Canadian Curling Trials
Team John Morris of Kelowana celebrates after defeating team Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste.Marie on Saturday Nov. 9, 2013 in Kitchener, Ont.
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