The so-called McGill Four NDPers elected in Quebec may well turn out to be fine politicians.

While an Ottawa doctor’s career hangs in the balance, he maintains his love for country music star Shania Twain.

Outside a pink home in a cookie-cutter subdivision next to York University, a landlord calling himself Mike carefully examines the driver’s license of a man looking to rent a room for the night.

How to become a jockey: first drop out of school, then drop 20 pounds, then ride as many horses as you possibly can.

With the threat of an election out of the air, Parliament will be less partisan and more focused on policy, observers say.

How Michael Ignatieff’s arrogance, failure to adequately prepare for the party leaders’ TV debates and failure to stay on message led to his downfall.

Canada's prison service is under fire after an elite group of guards in full riot gear went rogue for 10 days and held inmates at gunpoint, a new report reveals.

After days of confusing reports by U.S. officials, some clarity is finally emerging surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden.

Joe Bowen, the Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man isn't the only Joe Bowen with a connection to Toronto's pro sports scene.

Game Report: Aaron Hill leads D-Jays Patch.com Aaron Hill the 7-year veteran of the Toronto Blue Jays is expected to play this weekend against Clearwater. By Bill Christie | Email the author | 9:00am Aaron Hill at the plate for the D-Jays. Aaron Hill last played for the Dunedin Blue Jays in 2003 ... and more »

CBC.ca

Tigers-Blue Jays Preview CBSSports.com The absence of reigning major league home run king Jose Bautista has left a major hole in the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup. Adam Lind is doing his part to fill that void. With Bautista expected to miss one more game, Lind and the Blue Jays will try to win ... Lind's slugging paces Jays to win over TigersToronto Star Blue Jays beat Tigers with batsMontreal Gazette Detroit Tigers have three-game winning streak ended in Toronto by Blue JaysMLive.com Globe and Mail -The Associated Press -Sacramento Bee all 323 news articles »

Geoff Rathbone, the city works manager who recently wrote a report recommending increased privatization of Toronto garbage collection, is himself moving to the private sector.

Hot Docs may be winding down its 2011 festival, but for the winners of this year's awards, things are surely just getting started.

Buffalo News

Bandits host Toronto in East finals Niagara Gazette Buffalo will host the Toronto Rock in the East Division finals at 7:30 pm at HSBC Arena with a trip to the National Lacrosse League championship game on the line. It will be the fourth time the two teams play this season, with Buffalo taking the ... Border rivals meet once againBuffalo News Rock-Bandits tilt could get nastyToronto Sun Bandits Ready for East Division FinalsWGRZ-TV all 5 news articles »

CTV.ca

What the #&^$: New contract for Toronto police National Post (blog) Toronto Police officers would become some of the highest paid in the country if a new contract is ratified. In this occasional feature, the National Post tells you everything you need to know about a complicated issue. Today: Megan O'Toole examines the ... Zipcar now available at TTC stationsToronto Sun Police wage hike deal panned by councillorCBC.ca City's deal with the police union could blow a(nother) huge hole in the budgetToronto Life CNW Group (press release) -insideTORONTO.com all 18 news articles »

msnbc.com

'SlutWalk' protest coming to Chicago Chicago Sun-Times In this April 3, 2011 photo, Magdalena Ivasecko, left, and Sierra Chevy Harris are seen at the start of the walk as they participate in "SlutWalk" in Toronto, Canada. ... Marchers aim to debunk stereotypes about sexual assaultReuters SlutWalking movement set on angry road by policeman's talk about clothingThe Guardian Boston “Slutwalk” to promote awareness of sexual assaultExaminer.com New York Daily News all 315 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Find elephants a new home, zoo report recommends Toronto Star After years of controversy and soul searching over what to do with its elephants, Toronto Zoo staff is recommending the best thing . . . is for them to leave. Seven elephants have died at the zoo since 1984. Three aging elephants remain: Toka, ... Pack your trunks: Toronto zoo may relocate elephantsVancouver Sun Elephants should leave Toronto Zoo, report advisesGlobe and Mail Scrawler: Keep the elephantsToronto Sun The Canadian Press -CBC.ca -insideTORONTO.com all 47 news articles »

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Toronto councillor provokes NFL fans in New Orleans CBC.ca (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press) A Toronto city councillor has outraged NFL fans in New Orleans with comments about the team possibly moving to his city. Doug Ford, brother of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, told a sports journalist this week that he was ... Saints quick to dismiss idea they'll move to TorontoNational Football Post Toronto Councillor: Um, never mind about SaintsCBSSports.com (blog) Jags could move to Toronto, politician saysFS Florida NFL News -USA Today -Sports Radio ESPN 1420 all 78 news articles »

FOXSports.com

Houston looking to bounce back at Toronto FOXSports.com Toronto FC has notched two victories in Canadian Championship play in the last week and a half. Toronto looks to avoid going winless in seven straight league matches for the first time in three years when it hosts the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. ... Communication the key to improving Toronto's defenseMajor League Soccer Toronto FC vs. Houston Dynamo in the MLSSBR Forum Houston is a problem for TFCToronto Sun Dynamo Theory (blog) -Goal.com America -CBC.ca all 224 news articles »

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Toronto 7, Detroit 4: Phil Coke knocked around; Tigers' bats don't respond Detroit Free Press Tigers starter Phil Coke gave up 11 hits, mostly singles, to the Blue Jays Friday night in Toronto. / NATHAN DENETTE/Associated Press Tigers centerfielder Austin Jackson reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of the Tigers' ... Detroit Tigers have three-game winning streak ended in Toronto by Blue JaysMLive.com Roundup: Jays spray season-hit 15 hits to top TigersCBSSports.com Lind's slugging paces Jays to win over TigersToronto Star Toronto Sun -Montreal Gazette -Sacramento Bee all 323 news articles »

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed creating a "broad popular front" ahead of Russia's parliamentary election, in an apparent attempt to counter growing public discontent with his political party and solidify support.

Finance ministers from several European countries met amid concerns over Greece and Portugal, as Greek and other European Union officials vehemently denied a German online magazine report that Athens was considering leaving the eurozone.

Jean Chretien is urging Liberals to support Toronto MP Bob Rae as interim leader of the decimated federal party.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says a private gathering at an Arizona resort where Oprah likes to hang out was a great chance for the American billionaires who have pledged to give away at least half their wealth to meet each other, compare notes, eat and laugh.

A B.C. special prosecutor will recommend perjury charges against the four Mounties involved in the Taser death of Robert Dziekanski in October 2007, CTV News has learned exclusively.

A B.C. woman who went missing in Oregon seven weeks ago has been found alive in Nevada, but there's still no sign of her husband.

If it’s the first Saturday in May, it must be time for the “most exciting two minutes in sport.” With all the slow horses crawling their way to Louisville for this year’s Kentucky Derby, you might want to tack on a little more viewing time.

The Blue Jays’ minor-league catcher is asked who is the most famous broadcaster of all time? “Joe Bowen,” he says quickly.

The Mounties involved in the 2007 Taser death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver International Airport could face perjury charges, B.C.'s ministry of the attorney general announced Friday.

Lead singers and lead guitarists are supposed to have love-hate relationships. Think Mick and Keef. Steven and Joe. Eddie and Dave. Eddie and Sammy. Eddie and ... well, you get the drift.

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Darren Helm scored with 1:27 left in the third period, helping the Detroit Red Wings avoid elimination with a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series on Friday night.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to stay the extradition of Abdullah Khadr to the United States where he is wanted on Al Qaeda-related charges.

A U.S. official says material retrieved from the compound shows he was able to plot future attacks on U.S. targets from his suburban Pakistani hideout.

The federal Liberals and the Conservatives have not sought to overturn the election of a controversial New Democrat in Quebec, despite alleging her nomination papers are riddled with irregularities.

Rita and Al Chretien went missing on March 19 during a road trip to Las Vegas.

The four Mounties involved in the death of Robert Dziekanski after zapping him with a Taser have been charged with perjury for their testimony at a public inquiry

Quips and quotes from the wacky world of sports Canada.com Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammate Brooks Laich (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto April 5, 2011. ...

Meet the other Joe Bowen Toronto Sun Joe Bowen, the Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man (seen here) isn't the only Joe Bowen with a connection to Toronto's pro sports scene. Blue Jays catching prospect Joe Bowen is turning heads with the Lansing Lugnuts. ...

Jays farm team part of $2 billion Vegas makeover Toronto Star The Las Vegas 51s, Triple-A franchise of the Toronto Blue Jays in the Pacific Coast League, have been sold to a Vegas sports group with designs on bringing pro franchises to the gambling capital of North America. Chris Milam, whose Silver State ... Las Vegas 51s Have Buyer With Big DreamsKVVU Las Vegas all 6 news articles »

Found. Jermaine Phillips, 30, wanted in a double shooting in south Brampton last November, was arrested yesterday by Peel police in Toronto.

Globe and Mail

Ford's short-sighted vision of Toronto's waterfront Globe and Mail Last week, former Toronto mayor David Crombie spoke about his Big Idea for the waterfront: revisiting funding and being more imaginative in this time of tightening budgets but maintaining public oversight and participation. In other words, not leaving ... and more »

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Hill, Bautista expected to return on Sunday BlueJays.com TORONTO -- The Blue Jays are preparing to welcome several players back from injury in the near future, including two key regulars as soon as Sunday. Second baseman Aaron Hill will bat leadoff for Class ... Jays Watch: Hill, Bautista back SundayToronto Sun Injury update: Bautista, Cruz, BroxtonESPN (blog) Jays' Bautista returns to Toronto with stiff neckToronto Star Blogs (blog) International Business Times -Montreal Gazette -KFFL all 181 news articles »

Analysis: Silver's price slump unlikely to trip up miners Reuters TORONTO (Reuters) - Silver producers are likely to take this week's precipitous drop in metal prices in their stride and will keep turning big profits even if the bearish mood persists. For silver investors, the best news ... and more »

USA Today

'SlutWalks' Put Provocative Message in the Streets MyFox Houston An international series of protests known as SlutWalks, sparked by a Toronto police officer's flippant comment that women should avoid dressing like "sluts" to avoid being raped or victimized, is taking root in the United States. ... Marchers aim to debunk stereotypes about sexual assaultReuters SlutWalking movement set on angry road by policeman's talk about clothingThe Guardian 'SlutWalks' fight back against stigma surrounding sexual assault and rape victimsNew York Daily News all 306 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Pack your trunks: Toronto zoo may relocate elephants Vancouver Sun By Sarah-Taissir Bencharif, Postmedia News May 6, 2011 6:31 PM A report by Toronto Zoo staff recommends that its three elephants be moved to another institution that can offer better facilities. TORONTO — A report by Toronto Zoo staff recommends that ... Elephants should leave Toronto Zoo, report advisesGlobe and Mail Scrawler: Keep the elephantsToronto Sun Toronto Zoo recommends end to elephant programCBC.ca The Canadian Press -Toronto Star -insideTORONTO.com all 52 news articles »

CTV.ca

Canada court denies Khadr terror extradition appeal BBC News A Toronto court has denied an appeal by the Canadian government to extradite to the US a man accused of supplying weapons to al-Qaeda. Abdullah Khadr was arrested in Canada in 2005 at the request of US officials but freed last year after a judge ... Court dismisses appeal to have Abdullah Khadr extradited to USVancouver Sun all 147 news articles »

Boston Globe

Detroit Tigers have three-game winning streak ended in Toronto by Blue Jays MLive.com By Steve Kornacki TORONTO – The Detroit Tigers didn't have to face one of the most feared hitters in the game Friday night. Jose Bautista will miss the first two games of this series because of neck spasms. However, there is more to the Toronto Blue ... Jays snap three-game losing skidGlobe and Mail Arencibia, Jays wreck TigersToronto Sun Recap: Toronto vs. DetroitSacramento Bee The Canadian Press -Montreal Gazette -Detroit Free Press all 199 news articles »

At least one Ward 9 resident feels like there already is a byelection underway.

Wanted: Pied Piper for Cabbagetown