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Police officer charged with second assault at G20

Const. Babak Andalib-Goortani, shown on Dec. 22, 2010, now faces assault charges for two incidents during the G20 demonstrations in June 2010.

Const. Babak Andalib-Goortani, shown on Dec. 22, 2010, now faces assault charges for two incidents during the G20 demonstrations in June 2010.

RENE JOHNSTON/TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO
2011/02/02 10:35:00

A Toronto police officer now faces a second assault charge in connection with last summer’s G20 protests. (0)

News

Live: Egypt protests turn violent

2011/02/02 08:18:00

The Star's Sandro Contenta and Jayme Poisson are in Egypt where pro and anti-government supporters are clashing.

ParentCentral | Education

Why did they close the schools today?

2011/02/02 10:46:00

Deteriorating weather and poor driving conditions led the two Toronto public boards to cancel school for the first time... (96)

News

Snowstorm live: What snowstorm? Your reaction

2010/12/06 07:55:00

Forecasters predicted today's snowstorm would be the worst in two years, but it hasn't done much to impress us.

News | GTA

Orangeville woman attacked by shark in Mexico

2011/02/02 01:46:00

The woman lost “a large amount of blood” in the attack, which severed muscles, tendons and nerves.

News | World

Cyclone Yasi hits Australia’s northeastern coast

2011/02/02 10:53:00

Officials say that Cyclone Yasi has caused substantial damage and probably some deaths.

News | GTA

Photos: Toronto's big blizzard day

Matthew Whelan shovels snow on Front Street outside of Union Station as a major winter storm hammers the city during morning commute Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
2011/02/02 10:36:00

Toronto woke to a much-hyped winter storm today. Here's what we saw.

News | GTA

Photos: You call that a snowstorm?

A tow truck driver attempts to remove a buried car west of St. Catharines January 1977.
2011/02/02 09:19:00

If today's blizzard isn't doing it for you, here's a look at some (snow) blasts from the past.

News | World

Photos: Furry forecasters brave the snow

Jenny Marble waits in the rain at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania for Punxsutawney Phil to make his annual Groundhog Day prediction. This year is the 125th anniversary of the event.
2011/02/02 10:53:00

Ontario’s Wiarton Willie and Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam are both predicting an early spring.

News | Canada

Dog lovers express outrage over cull in B.C.

A rider looks at sled dogs during a tour run by Outdoor Adventures Whistler.
2011/02/02 01:50:00

Outdoor Adventures Whistler has taken their phone off the hook as calls have poured into the company from outraged people. (24)

News | Crime

Police union loses bid to end mandatory name tags

2011/02/01 23:42:00

The Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled that name tags don’t increase risk of harm to Toronto police officers. (39)

News | Crime

Nicole Kish trial: Fatally stabbed man climbed onto taxi

2011/02/01 19:58:00

Wossen Hailemarian was driving his taxi west along Queen St. when he noticed a brawl on the north side, near Niagara St.

moneyville | saving

Roseman: Cellphone abuse sparks Web billing revolt

2011/02/02 01:51:00

The government will review a decision to make all Internet providers bill for usage because of a grass-roots protest led by a 29-year-old. (17)

Wheels

World Car of the Year finalists announced

2011/02/02 09:48:00

Premium cars battle it out for year’s top honour.

moneyville | borrowing

The day my $60,000 line of credit became real

2011/02/02 08:24:00

Moneyville blogger Adam Goodman used his line of credit to finance his MBA. It was all pretty easy until the day it was converted to a fixed-term loan... (4)

moneyville | borrowing

Wealthy Barber: We've become such great spenders

2011/02/01 22:00:00

What’s changed since Canada’s “Wealthy Barber” made the case for slow but steady saving? Well, the line of credit was invented, and it’s ramped up our... (0)

News | Canada

Police intimidated into ignoring Afghan abuse allegations: Lawyer

2011/02/02 10:32:00

The lawyer for a human rights group says military police were intimidated by senior commanders into ignoring allegations of abuse.

moneyville | investing

Flaherty sees little hope for jobless in 2011

2011/02/02 01:49:00

The weak projection for unemployment reflects a more pessimistic view of economic growth in 2011. (43)

News | Canada

Man fights deportation after 32 years in Canada

2011/02/02 01:48:00

Officials are trying to deport street musician because of his criminal record, even though it would separate him from his three children.

News | World

WikiLeaks reveals 3 undisclosed members of 9/11 plot

2011/02/02 10:48:00

Three Qatari men flew into U.S. on Aug. 15, 2001, conducted surveillance on various sites and then left on eve of attacks. (0)

Blogs

Leafs Fan: Have we given up on the season already?

2011/02/02 00:55:00

Show of hands: Did anybody else have trouble concentrating on tonight's shootout win over Florida?

Sports | Super Bowl

Kelly: Super Bowl Media Day puts hangers-on in their place

Green Bay Packers guard Josh Sitton is interviewed by a reporter from Nicktoons during media day for Super Bowl XLV.
2011/02/01 21:40:00

How does the lead-up to the biggest game in football turn into discussions about hairstyles and borderline fistfights? (0)

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Comments

Snow closes Toronto schools for first time since 1999

it is the norm for Canada to have this weather, however... just beacuse its the norm doesnt make it any safer, i'm glad my child is home today. Sarasvati1

Snow closes Toronto schools for first time since 1999

Only those who get paid for a snowday stayed home! For the rest we had to go to work to get paid so that we can pay our taxes and feed our family. This... northernlimits

Snow closes Toronto schools for first time since 1999

DRAA-MAA I've seen pics of this "snowstorm"...I live in York Region and we had that much snow before this so... wusiswug
An engaged Egyptian couple join the mass demonstration in Cairo's Tahrir Square today.

Egypt protests

Coverage from the protests across Egypt as protesters seized the streets, battled the police with...

Taking the entire wedding party to a picturesque location, such as a winery, the Distillery District or Toronto's waterfront can result in much more creative and compelling photos. But it will also require much more time be set aside between the ceremony and the reception.

Weddings

An insider's guide to all things wedding: fashion, food, honeymoons, rings and the other trappings...

Toronto City Council gathers for their 2010 portrait on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010.

City council

Mayor Rob Ford heads a council of 44 members elected October 25, 2010.

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Stephen Harper

The latest news, views, photos and video about Canada's 22nd prime minister and leader of the...

Don’t stifle Internet innovation

The federal telecommunications regulator has taken a wrong step with a decision that will force consumers and businesses to pay more for Internet use.

Bain: Wok the talk for Chinese New Year

Chan Chi Kee Cutlery is a tiny but well-stocked store in Pacific Mall. Manager Dickson Chan will find you a carbon-steel, flat-bottomed wok in no time. And a wok spatula or ladle if needed.
For Chinese New Year, which begins Thursday, I pledged to banish mediocre stir-fries from my life.

In Sichuan, it’s always the year of the panda

 
Breakfast at Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in China consists of clumps of bamboo. The tough stalks have little nutritional value, so it takes massive amounts to adequately feed the animals. China’s popular bears draw eager crowds to a research facility devoted to studying their behaviour and promoting the procreation of their species.

Live blog:Snow day fun

Snow day Parentcentral editor Brandie Weikle shares tips and tricks for keeping your children amused during a snow day.

How not to break your back shovelling snow

Irene Powers is seen shovelling out her driveway on Snow Cr. in the Dixie and Queensway area of Mississauga in this 2008 file photo. Improper snow shovelling technique is a major cause of winter back injury. What could be more natural than a Canadian shovelling snow? A back, arm or wrist injury, apparently. Here are some tips for clearing snow without the Robaxacet hangover.

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