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‘Jack attack’ revisits home of NDP surge on last day before election

NDP Leader Jack Layton, accompanied by incumbent Thomas Mulcair, right, addresses the crowd at a campaign stop in Montreal on May 1.

NDP Leader Jack Layton, accompanied by incumbent Thomas Mulcair, right, addresses the crowd at a campaign stop in Montreal on May 1.

Andrew Vaughan/THE CANADIAN PRESS
By Joanna Smith

Harper and Ignatieff have not been shy to raise the spectre of Meech Lake and Charlottetown to try and scare voters away from the NDP. (31)

IN THE NEWS

Griffin: Yankees give Jays and Bautista pain in the neck
2011/05/01 16:19:24
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Two Canadian men found dead in Hong Kong tourist hotel
2011/05/01 16:38:45
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Brampton family in shock after dog shot in backyard
2011/05/01 14:30:57
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2 Canadian soldiers killed in car accident
2011/05/01 13:18:35
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On eve of vote, Duceppe fighting for own riding
2011/05/01 15:42:00
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The Fixer: Cherry Beach potholes bigger than cars
2011/05/01 17:18:13
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Syrians vow to keep protesting despite military siege
2011/05/01 17:32:03
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Workers around the world demand job security on May Day
2011/05/01 14:24:59
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Last shuttle launch delayed again
2011/05/01 14:01:33
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News | Canada

Soaring gas prices and national unity crisis loom with NDP: Harper

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper speaks during a campaign rally in Stratford, Prince Edward Island on May 1.
2011/05/01 09:53:41
2011/05/01 16:25:39

"A vote for the Liberals is now a vote a for an NDP government," Harper said Sunday. (211)

Sports | UFC

Georges St-Pierre wins to cap knockout night at UFC129

George St-Pierre of Montreal lands a massive right on Jake Sheilds of California at UFC 129.
2011/04/30 23:41:01
2011/05/01 15:28:47

Defending his UFC welterweight belt for the seventh time, St-Pierre expected the toughest challenge of his career from Shields. (9)

News | World

John Paul II beatified before 1.5M faithful

A view of St. Peter's Square during the John Paul II Beatification Ceremony held by Pope Benedict XVI on May 1 in Vatican City.
2011/05/01 11:01:18
2011/05/01 11:24:33

A crowd in Rome and in capitals around the world erupted in cheers, tears and applause as a huge photo of a young, smiling John Paul was unveiled. (7)

News | Royal Wedding

The public and press go crazy for Pippa

Best man Prince Harry and Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the royal wedding.
2011/04/30 21:28:37
2011/04/30 22:23:26

Her Royal Hotness, or When Harry Met Pippa. (8)

News | GTA

Criminal probe launched into leak about Layton at massage clinic

2011/04/30 15:59:20
2011/05/01 10:42:04

Toronto police chief Bill Blair asked the OPP Saturday to investigate the leak of police information about NDP leader Jack Layton in a 1996 incident.

News | GTA

Woman given chance to vote after first ballot voided in dispute

2011/04/30 19:18:10
2011/04/30 19:30:32

Elections Canada is now allowing a Markham woman to vote after officials voided her ballot in a dispute at an advance poll.

Business

Sony executives ‘deeply apologize’ for security breach

2011/05/01 11:07:54
2011/05/01 11:49:07

A break into the company’s PlayStation Network compromised the personal data of some 77 million accounts on the online service. (2)

News | Canada

Photos: UFC at Rogers Centre a hit with fans

2011/04/30 20:19:40
2011/05/01 12:09:04

UFC 129 rolled into Toronto Saturday and the sold-out Rogers Centre was transformed into cage-fighting central.

News | Canada

Harper ducks questions on Governor General and coalition

2011/04/30 12:42:20
2011/04/30 14:27:06

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is refusing to say if he would honour any decision by Governor General David Johnston to invite NDP Leader Jack... (140)

News | Canada

Tim Harper: Stephen Harper reaches out to hometown

2011/04/30 18:27:02
2011/04/30 21:49:03

The Conservative leader has been accused of forsaking Canada's largest city, but he needs Toronto more than ever right now. (27)

moneyville | features

How a playwright funded her art

2011/04/27 12:01:25
2011/05/01 10:50:25

Our Fame & Fortune series continues with comedian and playwright Trey Anthony, who financed projects by buying and selling houses. (0)

moneyville | features

Money Manners: When to charge a relative interest on a loan?

2011/04/27 10:46:13
2011/04/27 10:46:24

A reader plans to lend his nephew several thousand dollars to help him buy a car. Should he charge interest?

News | GTA

Hazel McCallion revels in love-in on Fox News

2011/04/30 21:28:21
2011/04/30 23:02:10

It was nothing but love Saturday during the network's Huckabee show, which featured Hurricane Hazel, billed as the 90-year-old mayor who slashed her city's debt and balanced its budget. (9)

News | Canada

Vaughan man stranded at Memphis hospital returns home

2011/04/30 18:39:24
2011/04/30 18:39:25

A man who was stuck in a Memphis hospital for over two weeks because a bed couldn't be found in the GTA has returned home.

News | World

Obama mocks Trump’s presidential ambitions

A picture shows what U.S. President Barack Obama jokingly said Donald Trump would do to the White House if he became President in the 2012 elections.
2011/05/01 11:19:02
2011/05/01 11:51:21

He said Trump can now focus on the serious issues, from whether the moon landing actually happened to "where are Biggie and Tupac?" (5)

HealthZone | News & Features

Blogging her way through cancer at age 30

Alicia Merchant, fighting cancer for a second time at the age of 30, says "tell me about something funny you saw on the street or about the vacation you're planning. This is what I want from friends."
2011/04/29 11:37:42
2011/04/29 11:48:28

Attitude and humour may not be common words in the cancer lexicon, but Alicia Merchant’s got both in spades.

News | World

Death penalty possible for ousted Egyptian president

2011/04/30 21:19:28
2011/04/30 23:00:54

Hosni Mubarak could face the death penalty if he is convicted of ordering security forces to kill protesters.

News | World

UN evacuates staff from parts of Libya

2011/05/01 13:34:44
2011/05/01 13:34:44

UN international staffers remain in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi, in eastern Libya.

entertainment

Canadian reality TV crew crashes in helicopter

2011/05/01 13:00:08
2011/05/01 13:00:08

The film crew had been following officers for Campus PD, a show filmed in the style of COPS. One crew member is in critical condition.

News | Royal Wedding

Copy-Kates: Rush to reproduce royal gown

2011/04/30 21:36:40
2011/04/30 22:24:52

Fashion firms want a piece of the fairy tale. (0)

News | Royal Wedding

The royal couple requests their privacy

2011/04/30 21:29:38
2011/04/30 21:29:39

As the helicopter with Prince William and his new bride flew through the sunny London sky, royal handlers issued a photographic salvo via Twitter.

ParentCentral | Education

School bus drivers won’t strike

2011/04/30 14:25:04
2011/04/30 15:33:10

School bus drivers will not be striking Monday. (2)

News | Canada

Does the election mark Common Sense Revolution 2.0?

2011/04/30 16:30:43
2011/04/30 23:02:40

“What began as a business-as-usual election has turned into something really unusual,” says Jamie Biggar. (3)

News | Canada

Online debate more about ‘smear job’ than Layton

2011/04/30 20:20:30
2011/05/01 10:52:00

Readers suspect the massage parlour allegations are aimed at quelling the NDP surge. (5)

Sports

Photos: Toronto Triumph Lingerie Football tryouts

Krista Ford, daughter of councillor Doug Ford and niece of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, is seen trying out for the Toronto Triumph the new team in the Lingerie Football League.
2011/04/30 23:17:37
2011/05/01 09:52:43

Women, including Mayor Rob Ford's niece, try out for the new team in the Lingerie Football League.

Business

Plane, check. iPad, check

Captain Carl Feldcamp with his iPad, here showing weather patterns. On its screen, it can also display  maps, flight plans and other data pilots normally have on paper.
2011/04/30 19:43:48
2011/04/30 19:43:49

Air Canada Express pilots operating out of Toronto's island airport have iPads in the cockpits, helping with flight plans, weather radar.

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Members of the clinical response team respond to an agitated patient (in orange) who is wanting to leave the unit.

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This photo, taken on an iPhone, has a mysterious quality that is captivating, says Lautens. "It asks more questions than it answers." That it was taken on a phone shows that you don't need a $10,000 camers to take a great shot.

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Comments

Ignatieff says future as Liberal leader in voters’ hands

A bit late aren't ya Mikey? You should have let the voters decide before heading the party. In that respect you are different... RichardB

Ignatieff says future as Liberal leader in voters’ hands

"We know how to make promises and keep them" ??? Spare us Iggy...Scrap the GST, Scrap Free trade, National day care and don't even get me started on... Truth+4+All

Soaring gas prices and national unity crisis loom with NDP government, Harper warns

Incredibly Bold! There is no end to Haprer's cheek. We have NEVER witnessed gas prices as high as those under Harper... michelb
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