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In Pictures: Mickey Rooney
Actor Mickey Rooney and his wife, Jan, arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2010.
Hall scores, adds two assists as Oilers defeat Ducks
Edmonton Oilers Jordan Eberle (14), Taylor Hall (4) and Ryan Smyth (94) celebrate a goal against the Anaheim Ducks during second period NHL action in Edmonton, on Sunday April 6, 2014.
Potash Corp. bringing Bill Doyle era to end, names Jochen Tilk as new CEO
Jochen Tilk is seen in Toronto on Jan. 22, 2013.
Quebeckers go to polls after divisive campaign
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Philippe Couillard waves as he leaves on a province wide tour by plane, Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Quebec City.
Killer’s expressions of remorse are phony, murdered teen’s mother says
Taylor Van Diest is shown in a Facebook photo. Matthew Foerster was convicted of first-degree murder in her death by a jury in Kelowna, B.C., April 5, 2014.
Game of Thrones season premiere: Which characters have changed the most?
Twenty years later: Diplomatic tensions arise on anniversary of Rwandan genocide
Family photographs of some of those who died hang in a display in the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, Saturday, April 5, 2014. The country will commemorate on April 7, 2014, the 20th anniversary of the genocide that killed neighbours, friends and family during a three-month rampage of violence.
Marie Nightingale’s book a gold standard for Nova Scotia cuisine
Marie Nightingale.
Kenney investigates Victoria McDonald’s for possible labour violations
A McDonald’s outlet in Victoria is under investigation for possible violations of the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Rising to the challenge of Canada’s skills shortage
Gwyn Morgan
Private equity firm bets on organic food, green products, environmental innovation
Alter Eco Americas, one of Renewal’s investments, imports fair trade products such as organic quinoa.
In pictures: Royals land in New Zealand to start official tour
William, Duke of Cambridge, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and their son, Prince George, disembark from their plane after arriving in Wellington on April 7, 2014.
Best Pictures from April 6
Multinationals brace for tax overhaul
Taxes.
India’s marathon election: Decision days for world’s largest democracy
A woman shows her ink-marked finger after casting her vote at Makum village in Tinsukia district in the northeastern Indian state of Assam April 7, 2014.
Magna International board promises end to Stronach pay
To allay shareholder concerns that Frank Stronach’s compensation will no longer be paid to executives, Magna has halved its profit sharing percentage to 3 per cent.
Forecasters perplexed as markets shrug off depleted natural gas stockpiles
Ice fog on the St. Lawrence River in -25 C weather in Montreal. Natural gas prices have surged this winter.
Cogeco banks on business services
Cogeco President and CEO Louis Audet. The company will release of second-quarter earnings Wednesday.
Canadian technology and the flight of the drones
An Aeryon UAV at work during a project to relay ice conditions on<240> the Bering Sea.
Searching for heroes in a world of economic villains
Barrie McKenna
MacGregor: Jets’ Grant Clitsome knows there’s more to life than hockey
Roy MacGregor
Investors see warmth beyond a frigid earnings outlook
Rob Ford, still setting the bar as low as it will go
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford reacts during a budget meeting at City Hall on Jan. 30, 2014.
Cabrera’s scintillating form can’t stop Yankees in win over Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) celebrates a home run with right fielder Jose Bautista (19) during the first inning in a game against the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
Cumulative impact of oil-and-gas development on Blueberry River First Nations Core Territory
B.C. First Nation views Site C dam as part of a devastating big picture
Mark Hume
Humanitarian worker reflects on experiences during Rwandan genocide
Rachel Kiddell-Monroe, then a 29-year-old with Doctors Without Borders, remembers feeling like a voyeur during the genocide
Less than promised on victims’ rights – and that’s good
Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement about the "Victims Bill of Rights" legislation in Mississauga on April 3, 2014.
Ebner: Canucks at a crossroads after first playoff miss in six years
Vancouver Canucks' head coach John Tortorella, centre, gives instructions to Jannik Hansen (36) as Ryan Kesler (17) listens after the Canucks scored the go-ahead goal against the Los Angeles Kings during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday April 5, 2014.
B.C. businesses still stressing over changes to recycling
Locals will see little change in the way their trash and recyclables are collected, but a non-profit will be responsible for garbage collection.
My company is cutting its share rewards program
How do you know whether your decision is the right one?
Bill Howatt
Getting the best out of summer students
Harvey Schachter
Try this formula to change your life
Yankees’ Sabathia extends mastery over Jays while Hutchison pays for control issues
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.
Public prosecutor not consulted on new role planned in election law overhaul
Chief electoral officer Marc Mayrand arrives at a Commons committee hearing on the Fair Elections Act in Ottawa on March 6, 2014.
Trudeau doesn’t get the middle class, can’t vote in Quebec election: Mulcair
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair addresses the NDP Federal Council in Ottawa, Sunday, April 6, 2014.
Maple Leaf will return to Quebec’s National Assembly, Couillard vows
Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard waves to supporters in his home riding in Roberval after a campaign blitz accross the province, Sunday, April 6, 2014. Quebeckers are going to the polls on April 7.
Tories, Grits, NDP all have something to prove in Newfoundland byelection fight
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale announces her resignation on Jan. 22, 2014.
Ukrainian crisis heats up as pro-Russian demonstrators storm government buildings
A pro-Russian protester breaks a window as they storm the regional government building in Donetsk April 6, 2014. Around 100 pro-Russian protesters stormed the regional government building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Sunday and hung up a Russian flag in defiance of Kiev's pro-European government. Signs on a banner read Donetsk Republic.
Appeal Court set to hear battle over citizenship oath to the Queen
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer raises his hand as a group of 60 people take the oath of citizenship during a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday July 1, 2012.
Measles warning issued for passengers on Abu Dhabi-Toronto flight
A public-health nurse prepares a measles-vaccine injection.
Hudak unrepentant despite libel notice from Wynne
Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak scrums with media ahead of question period at the Queen's Park in Toronto on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
Shore Gold Inc. six-month chart
Twelve ways to get healthier right now
Fragile X syndrome has delayed my son’s development. Will he ever have a friend who isn’t made of wood?
Giada De Laurentiis shares personal advice that helped her succeed
Giada De Laurentiis
Grimposium: Metal lives on
Concordia professor and Grimposium keynote speaker Vivek Venkatesh.
Rob Ford says he wasn’t drinking on night of Leafs lounge standoff
Toronto mayor Rob Ford at the Maple Leafs’ last home game of the season on April 5, 2014.
Riding’s Conservative rivals spar over Adams controversy
Conservatve MP Eve Adams is shown responding to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Nov. 28, 2013.
Nigeria becomes Africa’s top economy
In this photo taken on Feb. 5, 2014, a man arranges Nollywood DVDs in a shop in Lagos, Nigeria. The country’s film industry has been newly estimated to be worth $6-billion, part of a recalculation of GDP that makes Nigeria the largest economy in Africa.
New warning says urgent need for organ donations depends on proper donor registration
Surgical utensils at the ready during kidney transplant surgery at Toronto General Hospital.
Livent creditors win key ruling, awarded $85-million
Livent theatre executive Garth Drabinksy leaves a downtown Toronto courthouse after sentencing in August, 2009.
Is winning social media a creative class job, or an artistic pursuit?
Tide has been particularly aggressive with its Vine video campaigns.
Couillard, Marois enter home stretch of Quebec campaign with wary eye on CAQ
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Philippe Couillard speaks to supporters during a campaign stop on April 5, 2014, in Beauceville, Que.
Canada can’t earn medal at curling world championship after loss in bronze match
The reaction of lead Nolan Thiessen, second from right, tells the story during Canada’s bronze medal match loss to Switzerland at the World Men’s Curling Championship in Beijing on April 6, 2014.
Rare third-period surge lifts Canucks over Kings
Vancouver Canucks forward David Booth, left, and Brad Richardson celebrate Richardson’s winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings during third period NHL action in Vancouver on April 5, 2014.
April 6: Your lookahead horoscope
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