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Eskimos dig deep to beat Blue Bombers in overtime
Edmonton Eskimos' quarterback Mike Reilly, left, gets a pass away under pressure from Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Henoc Muamba during first half CFL action in Winnipeg on Friday, September 20, 2013.
We Day: The world-changing power of youth
Craig Kielburger, left, and his brother Marc founded We Day in 2007, and this year’s version drew 20,000 people to the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Friday.
In photos: We Day festivities at Toronto's Air Canada Centre
Craig Kielburger (LEFT) and his brother Marc Kielburger during We Day celebrations at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Sept. 20 2013. (Fred Lum/ The Globe and Mail)
B.C. doctors given Health Canada approval to prescribe heroin
A drug user prepares heroin he bought on the street to be injected at the Insite safe injection clinic in Vancouver in this photo from May, 2011.
In pictures: Ontario Progressive Conservative Convention
Leader Tim Hudak speaks to the party faithful at the opening of the Ontario PC convention in London, Ontario, September 20, 2013.
Outgoing SIU director oversaw major probes of police conduct
Special Investigations Unit director Ian Scott poses in the civilian police watchdog's Mississauga head office on Sept. 5, 2013. Mr. Scott leaves the position next month.
In Pictures: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford hosts Ford Fest
Mayor Rob Ford and councillor Frances Nunziata dance during Ford Fest at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario Friday, September 20, 2013.
Habs hammer Hurricanes at the Colisée
Montreal Canadiens' Alex Galchenyuk, centre, is congratulated by teammates Darren Dietz, left, and Magnus Nygren after scoring against the Carolina Hurricanes during first period NHL preseason action in Quebec City on Friday, September 20, 2013.
Tim Hudak keeps his guard up
Adam Radwanski
Booth hopes to shake the rust in return to Canucks’ lineup
David Booth of the Vancouver Canucks scored just one goal – into an empty net – and added two assists in 12 games last season.
Best pictures from September 20
A model walks with a dog presenting a creation by designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during the so-called "2013 Spring-Summer Caribbean Colour Paws" show in Buenos Aires, September 20, 2013. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA - Tags: ANIMALS FASHION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Do you know the way to Ford Fest?
Marcus Gee
New PBO not fazed by early criticism
Jean Denis-Fréchette, the new Parliamentary Budget Officer, is shown in his office on Sept. 20, 2013.
Big Maple finds his niche with Nittany Lions
Penn State's Akeel Lynch looks to the student section as the team celebrates their 45-7 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, September 7, 2013.
Coal mining protest in B.C. set to erupt
Members of the Tahltan First Nation and other protesters occupy a drilling rig operated by Fortune Minerals.
Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Minister skeptical of peace talks
Riyad al-Maliki is visiting Ottawa to open a rapprochement with the Harper government before he heads to the UN.
Youth centre breathes new life into Jane and Finch
The Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club youth centre held it's grand opening in Toronto on Thursday.
Anglican Church faces falling membership, deep divisions
In August, 1963, more than 15,000 people crowded Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens for a congress of the Anglican church.
The politics of pipelines: how B.C.’s energy policy became a high-stakes guessing game
Gary Mason
Italian tapas spot needn’t fear a bitter critic
Notturno chef William Robitaille slices his meat wondrously whisper-thin so the fat melts in the mouth.
United Kingdom Independence Party under fire after leader’s outburst
UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage is calling for the suspension politician Godfrey Bloom.
Firing people for offensive tweets is worse than offensive tweets
Elizabeth Renzetti
Lawyer Jim Palmer ‘a rare breed, and of the old school’
To the end, Jim Palmer loved coming to the office of the law firm he helped build, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer, and doing deals in his role as chairman emeritus.
Toronto to study King streetcar lanes
A southbound 510 streetcar on Spadina Avenue south of Dundas Street West in Toronto.
Foes of Assad turn against each other
Opposition fighters react, on return from the battlefield in the neighbouring village of Kafr Nabuda, in the Idlib province countryside, Syria, Sept. 19, 2013.
Blue Jays turning points for 2013
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes (L) reacts to the pain after hurting his ankle while trying to steal second as third base coach Luis Rivera comes to help in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri April 12, 2013.
Will Blue Jays' ugly season affect ownership’s tack?
In this file photo, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, left, argues a seventh-inning call with umpires during a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, April 25, 2013. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 5-3.
Moments: Caught on Camera, Sept. 23 to Sept. 27
Swimming emperor penguins shoot to the water’s surface. The cloud of bubbles they create may help confuse predators. The photo by photographer Paul Nicklen won first prize for the category of Nature Stories in the 2013 World Press Photo Contest.  An exhibition of photographs from the 2013 World Press Photo Contest will be on display from Oct. 1 to the 22nd at Brookfield Place, Allen Lambert Galleria in Toronto.
Oath to Queen a reasonable form of ‘compelled speech,’ judge rules
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is pictured in July, 2013. An Ontario judge has ruled that the oath of citizenship that new Canadians must swear to the Queen is not a violation of anyone’s rights to free expression.
'Ford Nation' faithful join Toronto mayor for annual Ford Fest
Jets cut veteran defenceman Ian White
Winnipeg Jets' Ian White (7) reaches out to a young fan on the second day of NHL hockey training camp Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Winnipeg.
Week 13 CFL Picks
Calgary quarterback Kevin Glenn is reportedly set to start for the Stampeders after missing two games with a back injury.
For Bruce Sweeney, VIFF is home
Marsha Lederman
N.S. politicians find angst, cynicism on campaign trail
Liberal Keith Irving, left, and volunteer Conor MacNeil canvass in New Minas.
Preparing for the bear market in bonds
Rob Carrick
How the French promotion of secularism offers a cautionary lesson for Quebec
A woman wearing a full-face veil, or niqab, covers her eyes as she stands near police during an identity check when she arrived to demonstrate after calls on the internet by Islamic groups to protest over an anti-Islam video, in Lille September 22, 2012. In France, the publication of cartoons denigrating the Prophet Mohammad have stoked anger over an anti-Islam video and the authorities have banned all protests over the issue. It is illegal to wear face-covering headgear in France.
Late starters plan for their child's future (and early retirement)
Porter’s Robert Deluce: On an island, anticipating takeoff
Robert Deluce, president and chief executive officer of Porter Airlines Inc.
Watch: France defeat Spain in overtime
More answers to your most vexing investing questions
John Heinzl
With Lulay out, Riders still unsure who Lions’ will start at quarterback
It is still unclear whether B.C.Lions' quarterback Thomas DeMarco will start Sunday’s game against Saskatchewan after starter Travis Lulay was injured in last week’s win over Montreal . (file photo)
Fishing for a bargain among small-fry dividend growers
Norman Rothery
Three top stock picks from Caldwell Investment’s Jennifer Radman
Barrick Gold's brave (and scary) new world
As the most debt-heavy miner in the industry, Barrick has the most to lose as gold prices decline. It also has the most to gain.
Oilers' blueline looking to Schultz for leadership
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Justin Schultz ,right, takes a break and watches drills with teammates Ryan Whitney, left, and Jeff Petry during the Oilers NHL training camp in Edmonton on January 14, 2013. Now that the Edmonton Oilers have secured their offensive future, the focus now shifts to Justin Schultz, the future of the team's blue-line who is in the final year of a two-year contract he signed as a free agent.
As Europe’s middle class goes, so goes the euro
Eric Reguly
‘Tremendous’ uncertainties seen for oil industry
A set of StatOil pump jacks pump oil on the outskirts of the Bakken oil boom town of Williston, N.D. in a file photo.
The curious gap in Canadian surveillance
File illustration picture shows a projection of a text on the face of a woman in Berlin, June 12, 2013.. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski/Files (GERMANY - Tags: SOCIETY POLITICS)
Slumping Impact look to recover against playoff-hungry Whitecaps
In this file photo, Montreal Impact's Felipe Martins, left, celebrates with teammate Jeb Brovsky after scoring against the Seattle Sounders' during first half MLS soccer action in Montreal, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Brovsky faces his former team, the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Saturday MLS action at Saputo Stadium on TSN.
Hire me for my super human love of pastries and coffee
I believe I have the sort of passion you’re looking for. It cannot be a coincidence that your ad uses the phrase “super human” to describe a love of pastries and coffee.
A cross-Canada ride to help kids with a more difficult journey
Sarah King, left, cycling in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, called her cross-Canada journey ‘an incredible adventure.’
Will Generation Y redefine work or fall into line?
Leah Eichler
Stamps ready to put home winning streak on the line against Argos
In this file photo, Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish runs the ball during first quarter CFL Grey Cup action against the Toronto Argonauts Sunday November 25, 2012 in Toronto. The two teams meet again in Saturday CFL action from McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Flaherty’s dream of unified regulation leaves country divided
Sophie Cousineau
Alouettes turn to Neiswander for clash with Tiger-Cats in Moncton
Montreal Alouettes' quarterback Josh Neiswander passes against the B.C. Lions during the second half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, on Sunday September 15, 2013.
Coal prices to feel weight of new rules
A coal-burning power plant in the city of Xiangfan. China is looking to reduce coal consumption.
Jennings Capital replaces CEO, shuffles management
Jennings showed former CEO Daryl Hodges the door, replacing him with Calgary-based head of energy banking David McGorman.
Stephen Poloz isn’t worried about a housing bubble. Should you be?
Michael Babad
Family accepts Coke’s apology for bottle cap that said, ‘You Retard’
A printed bottle cap is shown in a handout photo from Blake Loates.
Jones, Gustafsson raring to go after making weigh-in for UFC 165
Jon Jones flexes during the weigh in for UFC 165 in Toronto, Friday September 20, 2013.
Mutual fund CEO reaches settlement with OSC
Michael Kovacs, CEO of Harvest Portfolios Group Inc.
Who is likely to become the next leader of the B.C. NDP?
British Columbia NDP leadership candidates Mike Farnworth, left, and Adrian Dix share a laugh before the taping of a television debate in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday April 9, 2011. The party will elect a new leader on April 17 to replace Carole James who stepped down in December following a caucus revolt.
A stirring exhibit explores the cultural fallout of residential schools
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun contribution to Witness suggests the ambiguous spiritual hinterland between Christian and traditional belief systems.
Diana, Grace and more: Hollywood’s take on royalty reveals our sadistic obsession with princesses
Leah McLaren
Despite insider sales, Canadian Tire stock could keep rolling
Customers arrive at the Canadian Tire store in North Vancouver, B.C. on February 10, 2011.
A look inside Emily Carr's Alaska diary
‘The diary has rarely been opened,’ says David Silcox of Sotheby’s. ‘The watercolours have rarely been exposed to light.’
Fewer hooks, plenty of sprawl: Why I’m glad the boys of MGMT are back with a new album
For its third album, the numinous pop duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Benjamin Goldwasser are deep for the trip, setting the controls for the heart of Bowie weirdville, percussion loops, paisley-soupy electronica and the atom heart of early Pink Floyd.
Bowie's best: Digging into the costumes behind AGO's new David Bowie exhibit
The look of David Bowie’s stage personae, explored in a Victoria & Albert Museum exhibition that opens this week at the Art Gallery of Ontario, often has antecedents in visual art, stage costumery and cultural history.
Enough Said director Nicole Holofcener on finding comfort in compromises of midlife
Johanna Schneller
Alan Thicke reflects on Canada’s Walk of Fame nod (and his controversial son Robin)
Actor Alan Thicke poses for photographs with his 2008 Jaguar XJ outside his home in Carpinteria, Dec. 1, 2011.
with a trace: an evening of compelling, wall-to-wall dance
Marc Boivin performs a duet with Kate Holden, choreographed by Mélanie Demers.
The TSO and its guest cellist deliver musical risk-taking at its finest
Cellist Alisa Wellerstein performs Elgar's Cello Concerto with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Bullish on Vermilion Energy
Technical analysis shows the oil and gas company is set to rise.
Paradise lost? Our memory of nature is in tatters
Food inspector with ties to cheese farm contaminated with E. coli to investigate the case
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled 14 raw milk cheese products sold online, at the farm and elsewhere in B.C. and Alberta between May 27 to Sept. 14.
The close: Stocks sharply lower, BlackBerry plunges
Blackberry logos and flags are seen at the company’s offices in Waterloo, Ont.
The close: Stocks sharply lower, BlackBerry plunges
Blackberry logos and flags are seen at the company’s offices in Waterloo, Ont.
Ottawa crash probe turns to bus, driver
A Via Rail train collided with an Ottawa OC Transpo bus during this morning rush hour September 18, 2013 in Ottawa.
How new terms gave meaning to the financial crisis
Occupy Wall Street demonstrators protest on the streets of lower Manhattan near the New York Stock Exchange.
Anne Mirvish, widow of ‘Honest’ Ed Mirvish, dies at 94
Anne and Ed Mirvish are shown in a handout photo dated circa 1999.
BlackBerry's dismal quarter: By the numbers
Michael Babad
Charlotte Gray blends social history and drama, with memorable results
In the Massey Murder, Charlotte Gray tackles a criminal case for the first time.
Debora L. Spar on the shackles of the liberated woman
Spar has smart solutions to big problems.
Editors’ choice: The best of the bestseller lists
Stephen King takes the terror out of the hotel and onto the highway
The Bard of Bangor returns to old haunts with a fresh eye.
Craig Davidson: ‘Stripped down. Nothing extra’
What older book have you recently discovered?
Growing pains: four recent young adult novels
Javier Marías’s The Infatuations is a cerebral mystery
In addition to being psychologically penetrating, Javier Marías‘s The Infatuations is a wonderful mystery.
Anthony De Sa’s first novel walks down the dark end of the street
What the Yonge Street Strip looked like in the mid-1970s.
Canada-EU achieve ‘breakthrough’ on meat issue in free trade talks, sources say
“There’s still a very, very small handful of issues left outstanding that need to be resolved,” Fast said at a beef industry forum in Calgary.
Party photos of the week: Opening of Tiffany’s Canadian flagship store
Ainsley Kerr, who recently got a diamond ring of her own, tries on the classic five-carat Tiffany diamond – retailing at $563,000.
El Catrin: The wait for a great Mexican spot continues
El Catrin’s massive cobblestone patio is breathtaking and warmed by a fire from an enormous steel bowls.
Quebec charter pitch exposes deep split within feminist ranks
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois responds to Opposition questions as the legislature resumes for its fall session Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the legislature in Quebec City.
BlackBerry takes huge loss as sales collapse
Attendants at the launch of a new Blackberry phone in Toronto, Jan. 30 2013.
A swan song from the property market
New bridge will replace Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver, Clark declares
Premier Christy Clark talks with construction workers in West Kelowna, B.C., on July 11, 2013. B.C. Premier Christy Clark says her government will begin construction in 2017 on a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel between Richmond and Delta, but she isn’t prepared to say how much the project will cost.
Jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago
A big data analyst makes sense of personal information such as e-mail, social media and other data on the Internet to get a picture, for example, of a consumer’s buying habits.
Ontario man charged after child, 4, brings cocaine to school
How is the controversial charter of values going over in the Quebec heartland?
Jacques Gingras outside the Resto-Gare: ‘If we want to be a land of welcome and live with others who have different ways, we should let it go.’
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