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Councillors blast zoo over elephant move Stalling tactics by the Toronto Zoo and its keepers over sending three elephants to a California sanctuary threaten their health, according to city councillors closely involved with their fate.
Ontario breaks Temagami pledge The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources plans to kill its promise to protect an ecological gem in Northern Ontario, reclassifying 340 hectares around pristine Wolf Lake from “forest reserve” to “general use.” That would put a greater focus on mining instead of forests and recreation. Ontario kids reading better; liking it less Just half of Ontario’s Grade 3 pupils say they like to read, a number than has plummeted from 76 per cent just over a decade ago, says a new report. Toronto Now: Two shot in city’s west-end. A man and woman were shot in the leg and both injuries are non-life threatening.
Investing in our Infrastructure     Would you invest YOUR money? In an exclusive video, experts discuss the pros and cons of investing money in Canadian infrastructure.		Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks     No sex please, we’re Canadian A recent survey of 13,000 respondents in 13 countries indicates Canadians are less interested in sex.
Business
9 tax-saving things to do now All eyes may be on Christmas shopping, but here are a few things you can do now to save money when you file 2011 taxes in the new year. When a rented water tank leaks, who pays? A court says Reliance Home Comfort is responsible for damage when its tanks leaked into customers’ homes.		Ontario charitable giving: Up to a 40% tax-back gift In Ontario, it’s easy to be generous: You’ll get back as much as 40 per cent of your gift as a tax credit. What Monopoly can teach kids about money Board games are a great way to introduce kids to financial fundamentals and you’ll have fun, too.
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Sports
Leafs working hard to avoid season-killing slide While the Maple Leafs certainly bear no resemblance to the club that fell apart in November and December last season, they are in danger of sliding down the playoff ladder if they don’t halt their current swoon. Packers run record to 13-0 after 46-16 rout of Raiders NFL Roundup		Just one word for you, 8-ball: Teee-bowwww! Hey, 8-ball. No one cares how you did on the week â€" there’s only one football story to talk about, really. Hey, 8-ball. DiManno: Virtue and Moir steaming over ice dance silver Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are none too pleased about their American training partners, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, waltzing twizzling away with the Grand Prix championship on Sunday afternoon.
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Entertainment
The Artist is among best films of the year The Artist is the most unlikely Oscar prospect in recent memory: a black-and-white, silent and exceedingly square homage to old Hollywood that is as passionate as new love. It’s also one of the best films of 2011. New Year's Eve drops the ball Let's hope amid the streamers and popping champagne corks, New Year's Eve director Garry Marshall is making a resolution to stop making these movies.		Reality show star Duggar suffers miscarriage An Arkansas woman who stars on the TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting has suffered a miscarriage after announcing she was expecting her 20th child. Four of Top 5 albums in U.S. are Canadian acts Michael Bublé, Nickelback, Drake and Justin Bieber top Billboard’s chart. “It’s incredible,” says Alan Cross. “Earlier this year I think there were three in the top 10, but never four in the top five.”
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Living
How to find comfort and joy and beat holiday stress ’Tis the season of stress as people, already stretched tight for time and money, try to make merry. Christmas stressing you out? Outsource the trouble It ain’t cheap but it is an option for some who don’t have the time — or the patience — to handle all the tasks in preparation for the big day.		Mintz: Adam Gopnik goes to the trouble of teaching the value of food Tastes in food change, but they’re always a symbol of the values we hold dear. H&M slammed for Photoshopping Advertising watchdogs have ordered Swedish fashion giant H&M to stop using real models’ heads on computer-generated human figures to sell garments online.
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Travel
The French Town That Charmed Leonardo da Vinci Lovely castles and a gentle river in Amboise, France. Florida Keys dining fresh as the ocean around it Despite the retro ’50s beach shack vibe, visitors hunting for great food on this laid-back island chain will discover the real thing, prepared by people who love what they do.		Aging gracefully: New Delhi at 100 Monday Dec. 12 marks 100th anniversary of founding of the modern city of New Delhi. Do your holiday shopping in England Great travel deals for Loden Hotel in Vancouver, a winter getaway in the Kawarthas and more.
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