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Stephen Harper foreign policy rapped

Liberal candidate Michelle Hassen, NDP MP Dawn Black, and Green candidate Jim Stephenson believe that Stephen Harper's actions on he world stage have hurt Canada's reputation.

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George Monbiot stirs debate over fate of tar sands

George Monbiot wants the Alberta tar-sands industry shut down as quickly as possible. The best-selling author and environmentalist says that he would like to see large-scale direct actions to make that happen.

Health Features

Invisible Scars shows ways to stop anorexia before it starts

Prevention is talked about a lot when it comes to conditions like cancer and heart disease, but it hardly ever comes up in the context of anorexia. Amanda Johnson wants elementary schools to make the subject mandatory.

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Whistler fires up its snow machines [Quickies]
Hallowe’en Ghost Train haunts Stanley Park [Quickies]

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Podcast 103 What is the ethically correct thing to do when your friend with benefits falls in love with you?

Your common kink companion is just an internet search away Bisexuality and cross-dressing may be a slightly tougher sell than a fetish for high heels, but that's no reason to give up.

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The Lower Mainland's municipal elections will take place on November 15.

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News Features | Federal Election | Techno Logic

NDP and Greens push for an open Internet

The Campaign for Democratic Media wants federal politicians to recognize that open access to the Internet is essential in a democratic society.

Music Features

Cut Copy takes aim at the world's arenas

The Melburnian band reached the top of the Australian charts earlier this year and is getting noticed in North America. Not bad for three guys who never dreamed they'd be making music at all.

Sports

Canucks to start the season younger and faster

After saying goodbye to aging veterans and subpar spare parts, the new-look team is heading into the franchise’s 38th season in the National Hockey League with high hopes of returning to the playoffs.

Travel Features

Mexican mole secrets finally spilled

The city of Oaxaca is nestled in a valley in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range. There lie the secrets of a mysterious chocolate sauce.

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