LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year.
DENVER (AP) -- Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy won't be returning to Colorado to try to lead the Avalanche back to respectability.
Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy denied being offered the Colorado Avalanche's coaching job, a position currently held by Tony Granato.
MONTREAL -- Like Sisyphus, the Montreal Canadiens face a mythic uphill climb in their first-round series against the splendid Boston Bruins, who won 4-2 on Monday (RECAP | BOX) to take a three games-to-nothing lead in a series between rivals almost as old as Athens and Sparta.
Natasha Richardson came to Mont Tremblant ski resort in eastern Canada last month for what was supposed to be a skiing getaway.
Welcome to Montreal, All-Star city.
A new study tries to isolate the factors that make children more prone to bullies -- and to suggest what parents can do
Given Montreal's proximity to substantially-sized American cities -- it's just over five hours driving from Boston, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut -- you might not think Quebec's largest city would be so different than these New England metropolises.
The government-controlled developer of palm-shaped islands off Dubai's coast and a related investment arm said Wednesday they have bought a 20 percent stake in international circus touring company Cirque du Soleil
Oh, the terrible things we come home to from vacation.
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year.
DENVER (AP) -- Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy won't be returning to Colorado to try to lead the Avalanche back to respectability.
Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy denied being offered the Colorado Avalanche's coaching job, a position currently held by Tony Granato.
MONTREAL -- Like Sisyphus, the Montreal Canadiens face a mythic uphill climb in their first-round series against the splendid Boston Bruins, who won 4-2 on Monday (RECAP | BOX) to take a three games-to-nothing lead in a series between rivals almost as old as Athens and Sparta.
Natasha Richardson came to Mont Tremblant ski resort in eastern Canada last month for what was supposed to be a skiing getaway.
Welcome to Montreal, All-Star city.
A new study tries to isolate the factors that make children more prone to bullies -- and to suggest what parents can do
Given Montreal's proximity to substantially-sized American cities -- it's just over five hours driving from Boston, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut -- you might not think Quebec's largest city would be so different than these New England metropolises.
The government-controlled developer of palm-shaped islands off Dubai's coast and a related investment arm said Wednesday they have bought a 20 percent stake in international circus touring company Cirque du Soleil
Oh, the terrible things we come home to from vacation.
Paul McCartney churned out a Beatles-laden song list to a pumped-up crowd gathered Sunday for a free concert as part of Quebec City's 400th anniversary celebration
College students are faced with many challenges each day. It's tough to balance a job with hours of homework, and to pay attention in class while planning an escape route from a lecture hall seat.
Sheila Watt-Cloutier is a Canadian Inuit environmental activist.
"It's been a long time since we've had a baby in the family," Gabriel Aubry's sister tells PEOPLE
Now Kosovo has broken off from Serbia. A confused follower of world events asks: Are we really better off minting smaller and smaller nations?
When General Motors closed down a manufacturing plant in Boisbrand, Quebec, a private investment company called Cherokee Investment Partners bought the tainted industrial site.
A Canadian firetruck responding with lights and sirens to a weekend fire in Rouses Point, New York, was stopped at the U.S. border for about eight minutes, U.S. border officials said Tuesday.
A new study suggests that taking disadvantaged children out of the home as early as nine months can be beneficial for their development
Family gatherings in Chappaqua may be a bit more glamorous than usual this holiday season, as Hillary Rodham Clinton has discovered she is related – albeit distantly – to Angelina Jolie and Madonna.
Studies show that chronic stress contributes to heart attacks and other disease, and researchers think it's time to make stress reduction a medical priority
Can camera-equipped mobile phones make families healthier? One Canadian company says yes. Quebec-based Myca already has a hit with a service called MyFoodPhone, which lets users snap photos of their daily meals and send them to the company's nutritional analysts.
A new study shows that a standardized test of doctor communication skills can help create a nicer, better doctor of the future
I decided to ditch my chair and start standing at my desk after a lot of frustration (and pain) from sitting all day. I run a staffing and recruiting firm called the LaSalle Network (thelasallenetwork.com), which I founded in 1998 when I was 26 years old. It now has five offices in the Chicago area, 60 employees, and $15 million in annual sales.
It's been a year since Steve Irwin, the environmentalist and TV host best known as the "Crocodile Hunter," died. He was killed September 4, 2006, by a stingray barb to the chest while filming an underwater documentary off Australia's northern coast.
The Ottawa Lynx played their final game Monday, joining in the funereal footsteps of ballclubs that once played in Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton.
Global miner Rio Tinto Ltd. said on Monday it has received U.S. antitrust clearance for its $38.1 billion acquisition of Canadian aluminum maker Alcan Inc.
Whatever's keeping you up at night -- enough already! Give peace of mind a chance with this expert advice.
Last December, a colossal wave swept across the entire solar surface within minutes, bulldozing everything in its path. The rare tsunami-like shockwave formed on the heels of a major flare that erupted from an Earth-size sunspot 15 minutes earlier.
The $30 billion pharmaceutical industry is always looking for ways to make our bodies hang on to the medications we take. Some drugs for diseases like AIDS need to be taken five times a day, with a...
DALLAS -- As much as most reporters gripe about the NHL All-Star Game, I still love being here. This is my 10th opportunity to cover the event, and while the early excitement has long since worn off, there's always something special about being around hockey's finest. Absent the pressures of a playoff race for a few days, everyone -- from the players up to the owners -- is a bit friendlier, a bit more quotable. It's a good time.
Instead of the typical vacation, consider these more memorable journeys.
YES, YOU COULD JUST PLOP YOURSELF down on a beach in Jamaica this winter, but in most cases, it'd be no different from that beach in St. John's. Or Florida. Or California. The same is true of skiin...
Still-nice weather, fewer crowds - autumn is the time for great deals. By Donna Rosato and Kate Nugent, Money Magazine.
At least five people were seriously injured Saturday in the town of Laval, Quebec, when part of an overpass above Highway 19 collapsed, a Montreal television station reported.
Juan Enriquez is very, very smart. He's got a zillion degrees, founded the Life Sciences Project at Harvard's B-School, has started several businesses, and even helped in peace negotiations with Mexico's Zapatista rebellion. One distinguishing feature of his intelligence is that he likes to ask interesting questions.
Where are the best values in spa vacation? Budget Travel magazine picked their favorites in different regions around the nation, including some from Canada and Mexico.
(CNN) -- We asked readers to share their secrets for living well and received many wonderful tales. Whether it's using your mind to cure what ails you or just making sure to laugh and smile -- you'll find some ideas that might help see you through the decades. Here is a sampling of responses, some of which have been edited for clarity and length.
Rescuers are seeking survivors after an Egyptian ferry with about 1,400 people on board sank in the Red Sea.
Canadians elected Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper as their next prime minister Monday, but denied him the outright majority he would need to take any strong change in direction.
Buoyed by a political resurrection in French-speaking Quebec, Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper appeared poised to become Canada's next prime minister.
After months of political instability, the government of Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin fell Monday evening when three opposition parties united to topple him with a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons.
An experimental drug from Sanofi-Aventis has been shown to have multiple benefits in treating heart disease and diabetes, the big French drugmaker announced Wednesday.
In Canada's open-minded business culture, everyone is encouraged to share their point of view. Business customs in Canada and the U.S. share many similarities.
The nation's leading labor organization is considering activities in Wal-Mart's hometown as the world's No. 1 retailer tries to burnish its image at a two-day media conference early next month, CNN/Money has learned.
Stocks looked to rally early Thursday as investors awaited some economic numbers and the latest earnings from Dell.
In Canada's open-minded business culture, everyone is encouraged to share their point of view
A modest-size mountain in Canada's frost belt? Doesn't exactly give you that warm and fuzzy feeling. But Quebec's Mont Tremblant has got it going on.
Want to know what your music-obsessed loved ones want from Santa?
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin recounted Wednesday the hospitality Canadians displayed to stranded travelers after U.S. airspace closed in the wake of the 2001 terror attacks. Following is a transcript of his remarks.
CNN.com asked its users what issue President Bush and Sen. John Kerry should focus during the final week of campaigning.
Alcoa said Thursday that it expects third-quarter earnings from continuing operations to be in the range of 30 to 35 cents a share -- well below forecasts on Wall Street.
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin and his scandal-battered Liberal Party apparently bested their reunited Conservative opposition in Monday's federal election, but a strong showing by separatists in Quebec helped rob Martin of an outright majority.
Looking to say "I love you" with something more than red roses and chocolates? Consider planning a romantic getaway with your sweetheart.
For technology entrepreneurs, the war on terror has become the new Y2K. Just as the millennium bug pumped $150 billion into information technology companies, the fight against al Qaeda has poured $...
Veteran attendees know the drill: Don't snack before going to the Fancy Food Expo held in New York each summer. The premier gathering for those who buy and sell gourmet food products, the Expo disp...
Record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road this summer for family vacations. Before you join the masses en route to the Grand Canyon or Disney World, consider making the journey the f...
We think Quebec City's reputation as the Poor Man's Paris gives this stunningly beautiful city short shrift.
Carrying on
Head to Canada for fall foliage. With the exchange rate continuing to favor U.S. travelers, you can watch nature's fireworks at a discount. A double room at Quebec's Cheribourg Resort (800-567-6132...
Endorsing a pending bill meant to protect Canada from an onslaught of U.S. magazines (including those from FORTUNE's parent, Time Warner), Maclean's magazine calls Canadian culture "a shy, woodsy c...
One day it snowed on Graceland, and Elvis had snowmobiles delivered so that he and his boys could bomb around the Memphis hills. It hardly ever snowed again, so eventually the King had the snowmobi...
You can't keep a rich man down. Aced out of control of RJR Nabisco in 1988, CEO F. Ross Johnson walked away with $56 million. In 1991 he teamed with conglomerateur David Mahoney and a partner to pa...
Economist J. Paul Horne of Smith Barney calls it the ''phenomenon of the disappearing recovery.'' Throughout the world, growth rates confidently projected in the first half of 1992 are having the s...
Welcome to a year of fabulous travel bargains. Business has been lackluster throughout 1991, with occupancy rates at U.S. resorts now hovering at 66%, down from 69% in 1990, and with business trave...
THAT chill breeze you feel blasting down from the Arctic just may be the wheeze of Canada's ice-cold economy. Like that of the U.S., it seemed to be easing out of recession last spring -- but since...
SPECIAL REPORT/COVER STORY 24 WHAT I WANT U.S. BUSINESS TO DO IN '92 With the American economy convalescing and the world order in stunning metamorphosis, the globe's largest business sector senses...
Not everybody would turn down $135 million in favor of $87 million. But billionaire Charles Bronfman, co-chairman with his brother, Edgar, of Seagram Co., is doing just that. In the spring Charles,...
Sure it's fun. Blasting around a racetrack in a hip-hugging Formula Ford is the ultimate four-wheeled fantasy. But high-performance driving schools also offer powerful returns on investment: you co...
IN 1989, THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC LOST POWER FOR NINE HOURS BECAUSE OF MAGNETIC STORMS CREATED BY SUN SPOTS! IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN...IN NEW YORK NEXT YEAR! ^ BELL LAB SCIENTISTS EXPECT MORE SU...
DEEP IN THEIR HEARTS, utility men love to build generating plants. Big boilers, broad dams, tall stacks. Power for the nation. And this is the time when utilities would normally be starting a new r...
What's wrong with Canada? It is richer in resources on a per capita basis than the United States, spends much less on defense, and has no large underclass. Yet Canada's standard of living is only a...
Last year, while most of the world's equity markets were sizzling hot, the Canadian market froze up and barely budged. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) 300 composite index achieved only a glacial 9...
Canada's Prime Minister Brian Mulroney looked fit and relaxed in January after a holiday in Quebec with his family. Mulroney, who quit smoking ten / months ago, parked his Nicorette gum in an ashtr...
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