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YouTube
December 20, 2011
They like us, they really like us. "They" being YouTube users and "us" being the more creative Canadians who raked in millions of views this year.
Strangely, Canadians' top search on Google was for a web address
December 15, 2011
TORONTO - Canadians may be among the most digitally savvy in the world but perhaps a lesson in using Google is in order.
December 07, 2011
TORONTO - An obscure online acronym, an indie horror film, and a producer some music fans love to hate are among the more surprising topics popular with Canadian Facebook users in 2011.
Olympic flame ignited patriotism
December 29, 2010
You could write 2010 off as another year when bad things happened to good people.
The best and worst of Hollywood's 2010 crop
December 27, 2010
It’s been an odd year, 2010, with some surprise box office hits (Hey there, Alice in Wonderland) and high-profile misses (Burlesque, I’m looking at you) mixed in with the usual Twilight and Harry Potter cash cows.
Six months after G20 - was it worth it?
December 27, 2010
With graphic scenes of burning police cruisers and corralled protesters combating peace officers, June’s G20 summit caused a global commotion. Yet, with so many residual effects, was this meeting of government and financial leaders worth it?
Ten overlooked Hollywood gems
December 22, 2010
According to movieweb.com, 648 movies were released in 2010. Here are some of 2010’s releases you may have missed but are worth a look.
High drama and revenge tales on tap for TIFF's Best of the Decade
January 18, 2010
A lot has already been written — and Twittered — about TIFF Cinematheque’s Best of the Decade poll, in which a panel of 61 film experts from Vancouver to Vienna tabulated their votes for the essential films of the Aughts.
Ten films that deserve attention from Oscar this year
January 04, 2010
The Academy Awards are fast approaching, so it’s time for everyone to chime in with their thoughts about which films are bound for Oscar glory. With that in mind, we present a list of ten films we think will be eligible for little gold statues.
And you thought the double-zeroes were about change
December 31, 2009
Ten years ago today, a BlackBerry was a pager and we used Alta Vista instead of Google. “Encyclopedia” meant “Britannica,” YouTube was inconceivable and there were no such things as iTunes, iPods or iPhones.
Michael Jackson atop a year of deaths, fights and surprise superstars
December 31, 2009
It’s been another wild year in the music industry — this one dominated
by deaths, fights, meltdowns and surprise superstars. Here are the Top
Five music stories of 2009.
Canadians hit hard by economy in 2009, but optimistic about 2010
December 30, 2009
It was a tough year for many Canadians, with job losses mounting, investments falling in value and a new-found sense of frugality.
A second chance to heed some sound advice
December 29, 2009
As we look back on a busy year, we all received some good advice, but often never got around to following it.
A 12-month stream of social media headlines
December 28, 2009
Social media has finally come of age in 2009, playing roles in world events and pop culture. Here are some of the biggest moments this year.
Fearless predictions for the year ahead
December 26, 2009
It’s that time of year again, when columnists are faced with two choices: Look back and pick the top stories or events that shaped the year just passed, or look ahead and predict what’s coming down the pipe.
After a lot of noise, Stephen Harper is still firmly in control
December 26, 2009
The recession never became a depression. We didn’t have an election. Another Liberal leader was eaten alive.
Now it's time so spoil yourself
December 24, 2009
Call it Black Saturday. Armed with the Christmas cash found under the tree, many millions of Canadians will lose their minds on Boxing Day in a shopping frenzy as they rush out to purchase all the stuff they really wanted for the holidays.
Feminist heroes and villains for 2009
December 24, 2009
If you needed any proof that feminism is necessary, all you need to do is look to this year’s newsmakers.
Best and worst dressed ’09
December 24, 2009
Metro polled editors across our 100 editions worldwide to compile this list of who looked great and who didn’t this year.
Civic and Prius among the cars that defined the decade...for now
December 23, 2009
This decade is just about toast. So time for another list — the top ten vehicles of the decade. I wish I had a definitive one to offer you.
Obama's first year has America back on the high road
December 22, 2009
At long last, the United States will get a semblance of a decent health care system. Barring some unforeseen reversal, U.S. President Barack Obama’s reform package will receive final approval next month.
Movie experiences that defined the past decade
December 22, 2009
From computer animated innovation to comic book crusaders coming to life on the big-screen, the past decade in movies has been as remarkable as any period in cinema’s century of existence.
Premier Darrell Dexter reflects on the year that was
December 22, 2009
You could say Darrell Dexter had an OK decade.
Counting down the albums of the decade
December 21, 2009
It was a decade that started with boy bands and Britney, and ended with Bob Dylan singing Here Comes Santa Claus.
Music that made a difference
December 18, 2009
With two weeks left in The Decade with No Name — Seriously. What will the people of the future call the first decade of the 21st century?
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