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The Real Dirt: gardening and art have a long history

“Botanical art,” which depicts the glories of nature true to life and in great detail, is currently experiencing a rebirth.

Surprisingly, perhaps, in our computer-crazy age, there are still great legions of people willing to spend an inordinate amount of time depicting the glories...

living

Chic lamps under $100: Scouted

Links of light: Metal linked lamp from Bouclair. $69.99 www.bouclair.com

Don’t let the end of daylight-saving time leave you in the dark.

Sports | leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly at home in Moose Jaw: Cox

 Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Morgan Rielly, left, fends off Sam McKechnie of the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL action.

Defenceman drafted fifth overall drawing comparisons with Scott Niedermayer, Brian Leetch and wows Western Hockey League fans.

News | GTA

High-tech harasser Oleg Korbut should get “no social media” sentence along with jail term

Oleg Korbut must spend weekends in jail for sending nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend to her friends, family and fellow church-goers.

Oleg Korbut, who sent sex tapes of an ex-lover to her friends and family, has been sentenced to jail. But he should also be barred from using social media.

News | USElection

U.S. Election: Divine intervention may have come to Obama’s aid

U.S. President Barack Obama hugs North Point Marina owner Donna Vanzant as he tours damage done by Hurricane Sandy in Brigantine, New Jersey on Halloween. At left is New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. (Oct. 31, 2012)

With only days before U.S. election day, the events responding to Hurricane Sandy have allowed the Democrats to reframe the electoral choice on their own terms... (0)

News | Insight

Fact or fiction? It’s tough for writers to pull double-duty: Delacourt

On almost every measure of good fiction — tone, narrative, point of view, characters, dialogue, humour — politics falls a bit short.

News | politics

Walkom: Dalton McGuinty’s successor inherits a mess, while Justin Trudeau gets a gift

The McGuinty government made too many enemies and ended up committing the ultimate political sin in this province — appearing both incompetent and arrogant at the same time, writes Thomas Walkom.

The Ontario Liberals are in a death spiral. But that won’t stop Ontarians from voting Liberal federally. In fact, it could mean they will. (8)

Sports | HorseRacing

Ontario needs horse racing commissioner: Perkins

The province's final report on the future of horse racing recommends half as many standardbred race days at half as many tracks.

Local thoroughbred and standardbred industries still face massive job losses after provincial report lands. (2)

Comments »

Hébert: Canadian media sites need to leave door to political reporting open Nov 03, 2012 Brilliant. Michelle Hebert has not just an idea, but the only way to counter politicians interference in public discourse.
If the media is to continue to be the fifth column, then they must have the same access to the general public as politicians. Just like cars value is 50percent steel and mechanics and 50percent...
truthplease
Walkom: Dalton McGuinty’s successor inherits a mess, while Justin Trudeau gets a gift Nov 03, 2012 Dream ON
Hey Wart. Grow up and use a little common sense why don't you?
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Yesterday

Canada’s leading media organizations might consider that if they wanted to render a further service to the national dialogue, they would agree to find a... (10)
Fri Nov 2 2012
Asking your insurer to cover damage to your car while it's parked can lead to nonrenewal of your policy. Avoid making small insurance claims if you can. (2)
Fri Nov 2 2012
Fund for needy kids hopes to raise $1.6 million. (0)
Fri Nov 2 2012
Proudfoot Corner, named for legendary sports columnist, set to pass $1 million mark and help give 45,000 GTA kids a lift at Christmas.
Fri Nov 2 2012

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