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Vancouver Paralympics

Paralympic news, results and more from the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.


NCAA March Madness

All news and scores from Division I basketball as the post-season reaches a fever pitch.


Ottawa Election

News and views as Ottawa picks its next mayor on Oct. 25, 2010.


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OC Transpo endures another advertising headache

Last week was not a memorably good one for OC Transpo in terms of customer satisfaction.

In Transit by Steve Collins


OK Go takes control of online video sharing

It’s a story that the stick-it-to-the-man interwebs will always fall for.

Socialite by Rea McNamara


Lessons learned from home renovations

Every day our house is full of men. I never know when they’ll show up, or what they'll do.

HineSight by Anne Hines


The art of outfitting an NHL squad

Like so many Canadian boys, Gus Thorson of Calgary grew up playing hockey.

Odd Jobs by Diane Peters


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Obama's historic health-care reform to become law

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama has achieved what's proven impossible for so many U.S. presidents before him - he's ensured millions of uninsured Americans will soon get health care following a monumental vote that will undoubtedly define his presidency. 22 March 00:33


Red cheeks and mittens, but a black bottom line for Canada's Games

WHISTLER, B.C. - If there's one memory the world took away from Canada after the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was the sea of red that washed over the country. 22 March 01:24


Canada's Jennifer Jones remains undefeated at women's world curling championship

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Norwegian women unveiled an even more colourful version of the Loudmouth pants on Sunday, but Canada wasn't phazed en route to an 8-3 victory at the women's world curling championship. 22 March 02:41


Is clock ticking on "22 Minutes"? Show appears to be on the bubble for renewal

HALIFAX, N.S. - Is the clock ticking on "22 Minutes"? 18 March


Fight to demask Montreal protesters pits cops vs. civil libertarians

MONTREAL - The question of whether protesters should be banned from wearing face masks is pitting civil libertarians against Montreal's police force, and the cops appear to be losing. 21 March (1)


With NBC part of his past, Conan O'Brien in talks with Fox for a new show

NEW YORK - The next few months could keep Conan O'Brien very busy. 18 March


In twitosphere, are the funny, famous in it for tweets, or do they also follow?

Twitter is so many things to so many people: infomercial, backyard fence, brain dump. The funny, famous, famous for the wrong reasons or simply very useful have thousands of followers, but who do THEY follow? 19 March


Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuated; scientists wary of larger eruption

REYKJAVIK, Iceland - A volcano in southern Iceland has erupted for the first time in almost 200 years, raising concerns that it could trigger a larger and potentially more dangerous eruption at a volatile volcano nearby. 21 March


G20 struggles to deal with China-U.S. tension

OTTAWA - Differences between China and the United States could undermine the G20 summit that Canada is hosting this summer, and are calling into question the continued existence of the new world club. 21 March


Police investigating after man stabbed to death outside Vaughan, Ont. club

VAUGHAN, Ont. - Police have identified the victim of an early morning stabbing outside of a club in Vaughan, Ont. 20 March


Paralympic closing ceremonies go from no-show to live-show on CTV

VANCOUVER - The closing ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Paralympics have gone from a no-show to a live show on the official broadcast network for the Games. 16 March


One of two winning tickets for $41 million 6/49 jackpot sold near London, Ont.

TORONTO - One of two winning ticket's for Saturday's $41-million lottery jackpot was sold in the London, Ont., area. 21 March


Experts warn Facebook users about email scam that claims password has been reset

Another email scam is circulating online trying to ensnare unsuspecting Facebook users into divulging all their passwords. 18 March


Spring sandstorms whip across China, prompting authorities to issue health warnings

BEIJING - Sandstorms whipped across a wide swath of China on Monday, forcing residents to don masks and scarves to protect themselves from the unhealthy grit. 22 March 02:33


Nose jobs, tummy tucks: After years of war, Iraqis join the cosmetic surgery craze

BAGHDAD - Dr. Abbas al-Sahan's patient wasn't a war victim. She didn't have a scar that needed cosmetic surgery. All she wanted was a cute nose. And she got it. 22 March 01:58


American doctor charged in Australian patient deaths pleads not guilty to all charges

BRISBANE, Australia - An American doctor was accused Monday of scheduling unnecessary and dangerous operations that prosecutors said resulted in the deaths of three patients and the serious harm of another. 22 March 01:54


CNN war zone photojournalist Margaret Moth dies from cancer; shot in face in Sarajevo in ’92

ATLANTA - CNN photojournalist Margaret Moth, who survived a near-fatal gunshot wound to the face while filming in Bosnia-Herzegovina during wars there in the early 1990s, has died. She was 59. 22 March 01:52


Official: Bystanders not gunmen killed in clash in Mexico between soldiers and gunmen

MONTERREY, Mexico - Two men killed in a shootout between soldiers and gunmen near a prestigious university in this northern Mexican city were graduate students, not suspected drug traffickers, officials said. 22 March 01:48


Voters say 'no thanks' to Sarkozy's economic plans, hand leftists big victory in regional vote

PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy is meeting first thing Monday with his prime minister to work out a response to their conservative party's crushing defeat in regional elections, a vote that informally kicked off the 2012 presidential race. 22 March 01:46


Red cheeks and mittens, but a black bottom line for Canada's Games

WHISTLER, B.C. - If there's one memory the world took away from Canada after the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was the sea of red that washed over the country. 22 March 01:24


Ottawa students join world's longest toilet line

Parliament Hill has seen its share of lineups to use the toilet, but no one ever had to worry about there being water for those toilets. 22 March 01:13


Go Green Expo shows Earth-friendly options

She already recycles and composts, hangs her laundry to dry, bikes to work and brings her own bags to the store. 22 March 01:06


W Network show looks for local homeowners

If you’re looking to sell your house in the next six months and can look great doing it, you could be experiencing your 15 minutes of fame soon. 22 March 01:03


O-Train clocks in over a million km

One of OC Transpo’s O-Trains has now travelled more than one million kilometres, the city said over the weekend. 22 March 01:00


Australian coroner investigates deadly crocodile attack as 2 new encounters grab attention

DARWIN, Australia - An Australian coroner started an investigation Monday into the death of an 11-year-old girl who was killed by a crocodile last year, as two fresh attacks refocused public scrutiny on how to manage the animals. 21 March 23:33


Architect Frank Gehry says he likes what he sees in new stainless steel Las Vegas building

LAS VEGAS - Architect Frank Gehry says he wanted a swirling stainless steel structure he designed for Las Vegas to be unique - to stand out from what he called "the cacophony" of high-rise casinos and condos forming the spine of Sin City's sprawl. 21 March 23:17


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