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Anti-collision kit tested out on Toronto's Highway 401

20.11.09
As new anti-collision kit goes on sale in the UK, Jeremy Hart tests it on one of the world's most daunting motorways... more

Bikers found guilty of mass killings

30.10.09
Six Canadian members of the US Bandidos biker gang based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, were found guilty of killing eight men linked to its Toronto chapter in 2006... more

Liam Neeson's solid turn in erotic thriller Chloe belies own grief

22.10.09
Atom Egoyan's film, Chloe, is a glossy, erotic thriller with an arthouse veneer.... more

Super Cooper: Dominic Cooper's Hollywood education

09.10.09
Dominic Cooper on his teenage cross-dressing, the dangers of dancing at the Oscars and that scandalous rehearsal-room romp.... more

Beauty spot: dip-dye hair

16.09.09
It appears crazy dye jobs aren’t reserved for jeans and hippies, and Drew Barrymore is proof... more

Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze dies after cancer battle

15.09.09
Actor Patrick Swayze has died after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57-years-old... more

French duo fail to flourish in Toronto

18.08.09
Toronto's Rodgers Cup lost two seeds on the opening day as French pair Amelie Mauresmo and Marion Bartoli both crashed out... more

Stewardess 'helped land Canada plane'

20.11.08
A co-pilot suffering a mental breakdown had to be forcibly removed from the cockpit of a Boeing 767 before a flight attendant helped the pilot make a safe landing... more

Oasis rule the football stadium

17.10.08
Oasis are among only a handful of bands who could make a concert at Wembley Arena seem like an intimate warm-up... more

The shocking moment Noel Gallagher is pushed from the stage by a crazed fan during Oasis gig

08.09.08
This picture shows the moment a fight broke out on stage at an Oasis gig when a crazed fan stormed the stage. ... more

Strapless dress leaves Keira Knightley looking more flat-chested than ever at film premiere

08.09.08
The British actress wore a grey strapless flowing chiffon gown to her premiere in Toronto, which only served to highlight her jutting cheekbones and tiny frame. ... more

Shoe king Bata dies at age of 93

02.09.08
Consumer: Thomas Bata, the Canadian industrialist who gave his name to hundreds of millions of shoes across the world, has died in Toronto, aged 93... more

Radiant Sharon Stone, 50, shows off her baby-faced beau at fashion party

04.08.08
She may have turned 50 this year, but Sharon Stone has just as much pulling power as ever before.... more

Knees won't nobble Murray's master plan

28.07.08
Andy Murray will have his troublesome right knee examined in Cincinnati but insists he will be fit to take part in the latest Masters event... more

Roger Federer beaten again and faces losing his world No1 status

24.07.08
The end of Roger Federer's record reign as world No1 moved a step closer after his shock 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 defeat to France's Gilles Simon in the second round of the Toronto Masters... more

Murray brothers blitz French pair in Toronto

23.07.08
Andy Murray and brother Jamie teamed up to reach the second round of the doubles in Toronto with a 7-6, 6-2 victory over French pair Richard Gasquet and Nicolas Mahut... more

Andy Murray to end his rest in Toronto

21.07.08
Andy Murray returns to tennis action in the Toronto Masters this week having taken time off following his Wimbledon exploits... more

Topless Tamara Mellon has fun in the sun with boyfriend Christian Slater

14.04.08
Tamara Mellon and actor love Christian Slater are enjoying the sun - and clearly having fun together - on the Caribbean island of St. Barts. The 40-year-old businesswoman and socialite who turned Jimmy Choo into a luxury shoe brand before selling her stake for a reported £90million, was seen enjoying the water, and the beach with the film star, in a neon orange bikini ... more

Tears as Spice Girls' reunion tour (and Posh's dirty dancing) come to an end

27.02.08
The Spice Girls ended their much-hyped reunion tour amid emotional scenes of hugging and kissing at the band's final show in Toronto last night... more

'Tweedy Posh' returns to fashion game as Spice Girls tour comes to emotional end

26.02.08
Fashion mogul in training Victoria Beckham took time out from the Spice Girls reunion tour, which ends tonight, to promote her dVb fashion line at a store in Toronto. The singer has attended a number of in-store launches, pressing the flesh with her fans, in order to promote her high-end denim collection ... more

You're booze-iful: Spice Girl Mel B strikes up an unlikely friendship with James Blunt

26.02.08
They seem like an unlikely showbiz pairing, but Mel B and James Blunt got along famously as they enjoyed drinks together in Toronto last night. The duo sampled the delights of trendy C Lounge Bar after the Spice Girls' latest concert ... more

Cowboys still ride a lonely trail

11.10.07
For much of the evening, Cowboy Junkies had all the timeless splendour you'd expect from a truly cult act, says André Paine.... more

Canadian girl who's there with the greats

25.07.07
Canadian indie songstress Leslie Feist commanded pin-drop silence, synchronised handclapping, stomping and general hysteria at her gig at the Scala.... more

Who would want to work with hobbits?

18.05.07
Director Matthew Warchus is juggling a £12.5m budget, a cast of 50 and the biggest show the West End has seen. The Lord of the Rings just has to work on stage, he says.... more

Tolkien classic takes to the stage

09.02.07
The cast of a £25 million West End stage version of The Lord Of The Rings has begun rehearsals, with the director admitting he had visited JRR Tolkien's grave to apologise for the show.... more

Metric need more killer tunes to measure up

31.01.07
Metric's star has been steadily rising since NME named Monster Hospital the fifth best single of last year. Marcus Foley says all that is needed is a few more killer tunes.... more

DVDs of the week

16.01.07
Gritty sc-fi Children of Men, audience-dividing fantasy Lady In The Water and the definitive version of Rocky are among the week's best DVD releases.... more

New rap star has rhyme and reason

23.10.06
Rising rap star K'Naan took Somalian war lords, apathetic politicians and the bling brigade to task at his outstanding five-star gig at the Jazz Cafe, says Jane Cornwell.... more

Seeking 20 hobbits - hairy toes an advantage

13.09.06
Auditions are being held to find 20 hobbits for the stage show of The Lord Of The Rings - and being under 5ft 7in and boasting hairy toes will be a distinct advantage.... more

Critic's Choice: Top five gigs

08.09.06
Rowdy Scottish rock quartet The View, supercool Brazilian band CSS and hard-working Toronto punk band Billy Talent are among the highlights of this weekend's live music in the capital.... more

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