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Why we plan to fight Ford’s Star boycott Mayor Ford has no obligation to speak to or be interviewed by the Star. That is entirely his choice. However, when it comes to public press releases and public notifications from his office as mayor of all the people, that is another matter. That directly affects our ability to cover city hall and serve our readers.
Toronto Now: Man dead after dragged by minivan A man was struck by a minivan and dragged down Jane St. early Thursday morning. He was pronounced dead at Sunnybrook Hospital. Toronto sees ‘dramatic decline’ in homicides Toronto is on its way to becoming the safest it has been in a quarter of a century. Canada among least corrupt countries in the world, report says Canada ranks among the top 10 least corrupt countries in the world, says an international agency.
The Revenge of the Electric Car     It's back and it's mad. Director Chris Paine (Who Killed the Electric Car?) on the electric car's comeback of the century.		Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks     Russell Peters' best and worst presents The comedian previews his Christmas special with a list of memorable gifts.
Business
Central banks move to add liquidity to financial system Major central banks around the globe took coordinated action Wednesday to ease the strains on the world’s financial system. Customers lined up as Loblaw opens upscale Gardens store Loblaw Cos. Ltd. opens its long-awaited store in the Maple Leaf Gardens.		Global stocks surge on China's surprise move The Toronto stock market surged almost 500 points Wednesday after the Bank of Canada joined other central banks in taking co-ordinated action to support a global financial system severely stressed by the European debt crisis. Facebook prepares for IPO challenge Facebook might finally be laying down the groundwork for a highly anticipated initial public offering.
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Sports
Cox: Buds go down swinging but defence exposed by champs Leafs get lesson from Bruins, who didn’t lose a single game in regulation in November Roller derby’s race for respect Champions in the women’s sport descend on Downsview this week for a world tournament, the first of its kind.		Cup champs knock Leafs out of first place in Northeast Division Leafs put up a fight in much anticipated showdown with Bruins.Bruins took showdown 6-3, displaying a champion’s savvy by taking advantage of the Leafs’ mistakes. Recap: Bruins at Leafs live chat Join Mark Zwolinski for a live chat at 6 p.m. then follow along as Mark and Damien Cox Tweet from the Leafs-Bruins game at the Air Canada Centre Wednesday night.
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Entertainment
Beatles musical Backbeat coming to Toronto Mirvish Productions is bringing Backbeat, a musical based on a 1994 movie about the early years of the Beatles, to Toronto for summer 2012. Jeanne Beker strips her walls for the AGO Jeanne Beker shares three decades worth of memories in art form with the AGO.		Buzz on Bars: Hrvati Bar Hrvati Bar was the result of Torontonians getting fed up with having to truck all the way out to Mississisauga. Austra moving on up Venues getting bigger for relentlessly touring local act hitting the Phoenix on Thursday.
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Living
Heavy lifting: Pro champion fitness model Nick McNaught translated hard work and will power into a win A Toronto fitness model translates his hard work and perseverance into an Ultimate Fitness Events Pro North American competition win. Bain: Grandma Deb’s fruitcake story There are those who love fruitcake and those who hate it. And then there's Grandma Deb, a Brighton woman who has found a second career making it.		Grocery stores targeting male shoppers Stores try to entice growing number of males doing the weekly groceries Fashion label Marni to release collection at H&M Another Italian label is about to hit the racks at H&M.
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Travel
Ottawa tops Toronto in world city poll â€" Oh, the shame! Canada finishes far ahead of U.S. cities in poll as Vancouver tops the charts. Meanwhile, do Canadians take enough vacation time? Christmas rocks the Rock Mummers Festival tons of fun in St. John’s, Newfoundland		Jim Byers Travel Blog: Name the Best Places in Canada New contest asks folks to name top spots across the country. Also, a new hotel rises in Haiti. Florida Fling â€" Sunshine State No. 1 For Golf Time to do some exploring and check out some of Florida's wide range of golf courses, including fabulous resorts.
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