U.S. dollar bills.
Business: Derek DeCloet

As dollar tumbles, America is up for grabs

Era of foreign acquirer seems to be getting closer

John Cusack in 2012.
Arts

An embarrassment of apocalypses

We're in the midst of a mini-wave of end-of-the world films. Liam Lacey looks at four films this season that feature the world going 'boom'

Torch bearer Michael Dinn carries the torch in a traditional fishing dory in Petty Harbour on Friday.
Torch relay

Flame rises in the east, sets with all Canadians

Through the magic of the torch, residents in the most eastern tip of North America feel powerful connection to Canada’s Olympic Games

When it comes to daytime celebrations, nothing beats eggs Benedict for a crowd. These do-it-yourself versions include such toppings as caramelized onions with spinach and chorizo with refried beans.
Lucy Waverman's Weekend Menu

Recipes: The ultimate brunch

A delicious variety of toppings for eggs Benny, plus decadent corned beef hash make for an easy daytime celebration

Captain Trevor Greene, shown with is finacee, Debbie Lepore, this week.

Retraining the brain

Slow, but staggering progress

Through raw determination, his fiancée's love and modern neuroscience, Captain Trevor Greene is learning to walk again almost four years after an axe attack

Trial of 9/11 'mastermind' a crucial test for U.S.

Case presents several complex challenges, from the potential execution of an aspiring martyr to finding an unbiased jury

The battle over local TV

If a local TV station in a Canadian city goes dark, does anybody notice? A handful of markets were confronted with that question this fall. The CRTC will try to find the answer starting Monday

Water confirmed on the moon, NASA says

Abundance of water near lunar south pole runs contrary to perception of moon as dry and barren

John Ibbitson

Rolling up the Pacific rim to win

Stephen Harper's growing interest in Asia reflects a new political understanding on the part of the PM: Our future (not to mention his) depends on it.

Women ski jumpers denied appeal in Olympic effort

B.C. court dismisses legal attempt by athletes to gain entry into 2010 Olympics

Police find remains believed to be missing New Brunswick girl

Hilary Bonnell, 16, was last seen at a house party two months ago

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