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Kelly: Why the Leafs must never be sold to Americans We won the Cold War, so instead of psychotic superfans we get rapacious corporations and demagogues without benefit of a secret-police force controlling our teams. But at least they’re our corporations and demagogues.
Ex-Canadian soldier guilty in death of colleague in Afghanistan The shot fired by Matthew Wilcox of Glace Bay, N.S., killed his best friend, 25-year-old Cpl. Kevin Megeney of Stellarton, N.S. Toronto Now: 6-year-old in critical condition after balcony fall The incident happened at 4:30 a.m. Police are investigating how the child fell from the balcony but no cause has been confirmed as of yet. Kenney backs bureaucrats who denied visa for Afghan interpreter Under fire from Canadians who believe rescuing a brave Afghan ally is the honourable thing to do, the immigration minister takes cover behind his bureaucrats.
Puzzle Book     That's Puzzling Introducing That's Puzzling! Available by request with your Saturday Star. Puzzles galore and more! Visit Thatspuzzling.ca		Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks     Is this Elton John's new Ontario mansion? Brighton's abuzz with rumours of Elton John building a lakefront fortress complete with guardhouse and satellite surveillance.
Business
Customer gifts with purchases trend this holiday More retailers are offering cautious holiday shoppers a reward, whether it’s a gift card or small item, to lift their mood. Get set to pay more at the pump Oil prices hit $100 per barrel for the first time in four months. That's good for the Canadian economy but will mean higher prices at the gas pump.		Loblaw profits jump 20 per cent Loblaw Companies Ltd. performed “fairly well” during the most recent quarter as profits grew nearly 20 per cent, but competition, inflation and an infrastructure overhaul continue to eat into earnings.
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Sports
Leafs GM Burke on the hunt for goaltending help It looks like Ben Scrivens will be the Maple Leafs go-to goalie for the immediate future. Recap: Tennis chat with Milos Raonic Join Canadian tennis superstar Milos Raonic for a special live chat, Wednesday at 4:15 p.m.		Star exclusive: American company eyes Maple Leafs A U.S. investment company is interested in buying the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cox: Leaf braintrust should stick to hockey Criticism of interview with Reimer’s mother highlights team’s obsession with controlling the message.
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Entertainment
Drake does solid service to his vision New album Take Care is slow, but thoughtful - and a long way from typical radio rap. ‘Harry Potter’ director bringing ‘Doctor Who’ to big screen David Yates plans to spend “two to three years” working with the BBC to turn the popular sci-fi TV series into a cinematic spectacular.		Review: Mary Poppins is a jolly holiday Mary Poppins, which opened at the Princess of Wales Theatre Sunday, is a total delight for audiences of all ages. Read our review. The Addams Family: Festering flop becomes a hit How a flop in Chicago and New York became a hit on the road.
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Living
Men are feeling the red rush of Louboutin Men are getting in on the game of footwear, grabbing up designer shoes like Louboutin's new men’s selections with a vengeance. Latest manicure trends: Patriotic polishes The latest craze in manicures is patriotic polishes inspired by the military		Not just for Don Cherry Now in a new location, The Coop Ink is best known for making the outlandish TV host’s equally kooky threads, but it’s also the place that made it fun for Toronto men to shop for clothes. Workout sparks fun, then fizzles out The Spark class at the Think Fitness gym in Bloor West Village features friendly instructor and fast-paced workout.
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Travel
American royalty Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California is larger than life, just like its illustrious founder. A bargain Roman holiday Fine hotels offer artsy Italian package, plus check out bargains for sunny destinations like San Diego and Mexico.		Monumental Arizona Arizona’s gigantic landmarks are a reason to hit red-rock country in the desert around Sedona. Canada named top country brand in the world - again Canada tops so-called Country Brand Index for second year in a row; USA falls to 6 and the UK to 13th.
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