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‘Blacklist’ for stolen and lost phones takes effect in Canada
Wynne raps Pan Am organizers over ‘ridiculous’ expense spending
Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne speaks to the media following a speech at the Toronto Region Board of Trade in Toronto, Ontario, September 30, 2013.
Blair: Leafs and Raptors are not even on the same page
There is plenty of steak behind the Maple Leafs’ sizzle going into the 2013-14 season, unlike their NBA cousins Toronto Raptors
Started from the bottom, now Drake’s on top (and he’s bringing Toronto into the spotlight)
Marcus Gee
U.S. Congress remains divided in budget showdown
Obama said on Monday a government shutdown was entirely preventable and accused Republicans in the House of Representatives of manufacturing a crisis that would hurt the economy and citizens across the country.
Saskatchewan man stabbed to death at North Battleford hotel
In pictures: Saskatchewan's Dakota Dunes golf course
General Mclaren Taylor plays golf on the Dakota Dunes course, rated No. 15 in Canada by Golf Digest.
Saskatchewan golf course helps a First Nation stay in the green
Since 1991, Darcy Bear, chief of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, has revitalized his Saskatchewan reserve’s economy with budget reforms, new infrastructure and the construction of a renowned golf course and casino.
A history of violence: the origins of al-Shabab
Mohammed Elmi Ibrahim, a Toronto man believed to have joined an al-Qaeda-linked group in Somalia and reportedly killed - is featured on an insurgent group's online video.
Pipelines likely to stay a pipe dream
Gary Mason
Syria the newest magnet for self-styled jihadists
A Free Syrian Army fighter tests a remote-controlled weapon in the old city of Aleppo September 30, 2013.
Share your best photographs using panning
Dario Franchitti of Scotland drives during the practice session for the Toronto Indy in Toronto on Friday July 12 , 2013.
Best pictures from September 30
An Indian artiste dressed as Hindu god Shiva participates in a procession as part of Dussehra festival celebrations in Allahabad, India, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. The Hindu festival Dussehra commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
Why the Canadian pipeline to al-Shabab has dried up
Women carrying children run for safety as armed police hunt gunmen who went on a shooting spree at Westgate shopping centre in Kenya on Sept. 21. The assault left at least 67 dead, with al-Shabab claiming responsibility.
Cheslatta aboriginals seek Kenney Dam water licence
The Cheslatta Carrier Nation plans to harness the Nechako River to power a smelter.
Duhatschek: Pure goal scorers are a thing of the past – it’s a defensive game now
Eric Duhatschek
Liberals look for input on Columbia River Treaty review
Members of the Sea to the Source expedition are canoeing up the Columbia River from Astoria, Oregon, to Canal Flats, B.C., a journey of about 2,000 kilometres, to draw attention to the environmental health of the river. The provincial government is seeking public input into a comprehensive review of the Columbia River Treaty.
Watch: Everton's Martinez hails Lukaku
Palestinian Authority has little to show for UN observer-state status
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waits to address the UN General Assembly in New York.
Another season, another promise of a reset in Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella talks with Daniel Sedin (R) and his brother Henrik (L) during the first period of their NHL preseason game against the New York Rangers in Vancouver, British Columbia September 26, 2013.
The issue of helmet-to-helmet hits once again in the CFL spotlight
Toronto Argonauts' Cleyon Laing (90) and Ivan Brown (97) hit Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly (13) during first half action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday September 28, 2013.
‘Undervalued’ SNC-Lavalin jumps
SNC-Lavalin's stock is up by about 12 per over the past year.
Third-quarter earnings season forecast: Overcast, chance of pain
Toronto health board calls for wider smoking ban covering restaurant patios
A man holds a cigarette.
Farewell CML: Pickings slimmer among TSX-listed health care stocks
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, a private company, is about to officially absorb dividend-paying rival CML HealthCare.
‘Big Mick’ returns to mining – and he’s hungry for acquisitions
Mick Davis, former CEO of Xstrata.
Habs banking on growth and continuity for successful season
Ottawa Senators' Fredrik Claesson, of Sweden, is checked by Montreal Canadiens' Lars Eller, of Denmark, during third period NHL preseason action in Montreal on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
MPs’ office budgets rising as travel expenses fall, documents show
Canadian MPs are spending less on travel, according to new financial documents released Sept. 30, 2013.
Shoalts: Rielly and Ranger help bolster Leafs blueline
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly skates down the ice during the team's first day of training camp in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.
Why investors can expect a rewarding fourth quarter
Not only does the fourth quarter offer the highest returns, it also offers the most consistently positive returns.
Mobilicity seeks protection from creditors to complete Telus deal
Mobilicity has 250,000 customers.
Players react to Drake joining Raptors as 'global ambassador'
Rapper Drake speaks during an NBA and Toronto Raptors press conference at the ACC in Toronto on Sept. 30, 2013.
Trees, caribou and fair-minded science
Woodland caribou in the Selkirk mountain range of British Columbia.
In Syria, medicine has become a military target
A man wounded by what activists said was shelling from the Syrian regime in the village of Kafroomeh, south Idlib near Maaret al-Noman, is being treated in a makeshift hospital on the Syrian-Turkish border September 28, 2013. Picture taken September 28, 2013. REUTERS/Amer Alfaj (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Offshore equity funds: 15 top performers over a decade
Labour costs in spotlight as Canadian grocery wars shift to front lines
Unionized workers at Loblaw Cos. Ltd. have set a strike deadline in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Ontario's new horse-racing deal will be more accountable, panellist says
Scenes from the morning workout at Woodbine racetrack on June 27, 2013.
Canada visa delays rankle Colombia
Colombian Ambassador Nicolas Lloreda: ‘We are very frustrated with immigration issues.’
Peering into the crystal ball to determine baseball’s award winners
This Oct. 3, 2012 file photo shows Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waving to the crowd after being replaced during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
The No. 1 rule for good business writing? Get to the point
Three top stock picks from Manulife’s Randy LeClair
Loving a life of literature in New York
Jennifer McCartney is senior editor at Skyhorse Publishing in New York City.
Review: Company of Heroes 2 bogs down in the Eastern front
In the first game the American forces that players controlled were portrayed unambiguously as heroes. In this game, which takes place on the Eastern Front, things more brutal: in some scenes Soviet soldiers are killed by their own officers while attempting to retreat.
Syria’s collapsed health-care system urgently needs world’s help, MSF warns
A Syrian man wheels a severely injured woman to a hospital for treatment after an artillery shell landed near a bakery in Aleppo, Syria, on Oct. 23, 2012.
Eskimos quarterback Reilly out indefinitely with concussion
Toronto Argonauts' Cleyon Laing (90) and Ivan Brown (97) hit Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly (13) during first half action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday September 28, 2013.
NHL players approve hybrid icing rule, goes into effect for regular season
Pucks are seen on the ice at the MasterCard Centre in this file photo. The NHLPA gave the go-ahead for the hybrid icing rule change that makes icing a race to an imaginary line across the faceoff dots instead of the puck, which was given a trial run during the preseason.
BlackBerry valuation under fire as overly generous
Fairfax CEO Prem Watsa has repeatedly said that BlackBerry will likely sell for $7 a share.
How the U.S. shutdown affects Canadians
The Statue of Liberty, and other American tourist attractions, would be closed as of midnight Oct. 1, 2013, if the U.S. government shuts down.
Enjoy the dividend while you wait for this bank’s stock to rise
A pedestrian walks past the head offices of Laurentian Bank in Montreal, March 19, 2013.
Editorial cartoons from October, 2013
Opposition presses PQ to release public’s feedback on secular charter
CAQ Leader François Legault speaks in the Quebec legislature on Sept. 26, 2013.
Manitoba’s deficit pegged at $580-million
Manitoba Finance Minister Stan Struthers.
Calgary homeowner tours home for first time since ‘sovereign citizen’ evicted
Rebekah Caverhill enters her Calgary rental property on Sept. 30, 2013, after a follower of the Freemen-on-the-Land movement was arrested and removed from the home.
Growing up gay, even my teachers had fun tormenting me
Moss vs. Bundchen: A musical battle of the supermodels
Supermodel Kate Moss’s newly released club track features “vocals” sampled from interview clips used in a Stuart Weitzman fashion campaign.
Talking points: A new breed of fish, water on Mars and to serve, with love
Base jumper Kristian Moxnes of Norway leaps from the 300-metre Open Deck of Malaysia’s landmark Kuala Lumpur Tower.
In Pictures: RBC painting competition: Check out the artwork from previous winners
Jeremy Hof won $25,000 as the top RBC laureate for 2008.
Where to eat and drink like a true Montrealer
‘Within the market ... There’s literally a mushroom guy ... his main thing is foraging for stuff around Quebec,’ says Murray Lightburn.
Welcome to Secret Theatre: Would you pay to see a play if you didn't know what would be shown?
Lyric Hammersmith’s Secret Theatre invites audiences to go in the theatre blind to what they’re about to experience, but it’s hard to keep a secret into today’s increasingly connected world.
The RBC Canadian Painting Competition: Banking on emerging artists for 15 years
Toronto Artist Dionne Simpson, who was the first national winner of the RBC Canadian Painting Competition, in 2004.
Sean Holmes on why his company doesn't reveal its shows to audiences
Moments: Caught on Camera, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
A cyclist rides past the fall colours in Gatineau Park October 1, 2013 in Gatineau, Quebec.
Climate change amplified in Canada, but worst effects can be averted: report
Ice floes float in Baffin Bay above the Arctic circle on July 10, 2008. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a synopsis of its latest report Friday, concluding that it's "extremely likely" that human activity is the dominant cause of global warming.
Brian Burke’s first blast in Calgary aimed at Sven Baertschi
Sven Baertschi wears a Calgary Flames jersey after being picked in the first round at the 2011 NHL hockey draft in St.Paul, Minnesota, June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Miller
The close: Stocks slide as hopes fade for budget deal
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, September 30, 2013.
Q&A: Fund manager Frank Mersch on best growth stocks for your portfolio
Toronto Western Hospital searched after ‘suspicious letter’ hinted at bomb threat
Toronto Western Hospital’s grounds underwent a search by its security personnel and Toronto police in response to a “suspicious letter” that hinted at a bomb threat on Sept. 30, 2013.
House of horrors? Shutting down D.C. has its upside
Brian Milner
What does Ned Goodman want with a skimpy stock exchange?
Ned Goodman, Chairman of DundeeWealth, spoke in Toronto March 26, 2008.
New hall of famers praise Canadian Tire for its involvement in racing
Ron Fellows in the garage with his NASCAR Sprint Cup car.
Who to blame for the U.S. budget crisis? Try the Kaiser
Winston Churchill, president of the Board of Trade, and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany at the German Army manoeuvres, 1909.
The Toronto Raptors meet the media
Rudy Gay poses during the NBA team Toronto Raptors media day in Toronto, September 30, 2013
Fashion photos of the week: September 30
World's central banks load up on Canadian dollars
Michael Babad
Toronto man faces murder charges in deaths of 2 women
Photographs taken Oct 23 2012, of the general scene near Winchester and Ontario Sts. in Cabbagetown where Nighisti Semret was stabbed to death. Adonay Zekarias, 42, is facing one count of murder for her death, as well as another count for the death of Rigat Essag Ghirmay.
How to position your portfolio for the inevitability of 'tapering'
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Mirtle: Five predictions for the Maple Leafs season
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing David Clarkson (71) fights Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.
Rivalry, disrespect among gangsters touched off killings, ‘Surrey Six’ trial hears
Eileen Mohan, middle, talks to reporters outside the courthouse during a break at the Surrey Six Trial in Vancouver, September 30, 2013. Her son Chris was one of two innocent bystanders killed during a gangland style shooting related to British Columbia's violent drug trade in 2007.
This Rust Belt city shines: Pittsburgh, we hardly knew ya
The Pittsburgh skyline.
Condo malls rethink the traditional shopping mall formula
Condo malls give small retailers the opportunity to own their own units. In Markham, Ont., about 60 per cent of the retail condo units have been sold for the proposed Remington Centre, however the mall is years away from completion.
Retail condos snapped up in shopping malls
In Mississauga, Ont., developers are updating the 40-year-old Westwood Square, turning a two-level Zellers store, that had sat idle for years, into a cluster of South Asian shops.
The best way down from the Great Wall? A rickety metal sled
The Great Wall of China.
Forget Breaking Bad – today’s real spoiler is the death of Bridget Jones’s Mr. Darcy
Renée Zellweger and Colin Firthin Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, based on Helen Fielding’s bestseller.
Derivatives still a major threat to financial markets, derivatives association says
Tree planters endured slave-like conditions, lawyers tell B.C. rights body
Deprived of food, water and toilets, 30 workers, most of them recent immigrants, have been found at a remote tree-planting camp near Golden, B.C.
BlackBerry drops off noted list of world's top brands
Michael Babad
Stronach opposes coalition with Austria's ‘professional politicians’
Lions’ starter Travis Lulay out another two weeks with shoulder injury
B.C. Lions' quarterback Travis Lulay is helped by athletic therapist Bill Reichelt after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of a CFL football game against the Montreal Alouettes in Vancouver, on Sunday September 15, 2013.
Canadian injured in Kenya mall attack 'conscious and resting' at Toronto hospital
Fardosa Abdi, 17, left, suffered extensive injuries during the attack on the Nairobi shopping mall. Her sister Dheeman, 16, was also hurt, but was treated in hospital and released.
Maple Leafs still have a roster move or two to make ahead of opener
Randy Carlyle, head coach of the Toronto Maple Leaf hockey team holds a media scrum after training camp at the MasterCard Centre on Sept 12 2013.
In Pictures: Surf dog competition
A dog competes in the Surf City surf dog competition in Huntington Beach, California.
How markets performed during past U.S. government shutdowns
Since 1976, the U.S. government has shut down on 17 different occasions, the effect of which has not been positive for equity benchmarks.
Nova Scotia government’s cyberbullying investigation unit up and running
Inquest in death of Canadian man in Grenada delayed again
Oscar Bartholomew, who prosecutors say was fatally beaten by Grenada police officers, is shown in this undated Facebook memorial page photo. A coroner's inquest was set to begin on Sept. 30, 2013 but stalled due to juror and witness absences.
Signs of life emerge from the energy services sector
Bettman and Fehr back to business as usual a year after NHL lockout
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr
Map: A look at the Columbia River Basin
Canada should screen all baby boomers for hepatitis C, experts argue
FILE PHOTO: In this Jan. 17, 2007 file photo, Richard Carreiro, a prisoner who is dying of Hepatitis C, receives treatment in the hospice at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Calif. Nearly everywhere around the world, people are living longer and fewer children are dying. But more and more the world is grappling with the diseases and disabilities of modern life, according to the most expansive global look so far at life expectancy and the biggest health threats nation by nation.
Prisons 'ill-equipped' to help female inmates who self-harm, watchdog says
Canada's Correctional Investigator Howard Sapers speaks during a news conference on the release of his report in Ottawa March 7, 2013.
Why Western Canadians say no to sales tax: That horse has died
Jack Mintz, of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, speaks to reporters on Sept. 24, 2013. Mintz has co-authored a report saying a 13-per-cent HST could end up being revenue neutral for the province and make Alberta a more attractive place for business and investment.
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