The image of skis cutting through the Canadian landscape inspired the designers of the 2010 Games torch, a symbol organizers hope will inspire Olympic spirit across the country.
In a big blow to parents who believe vaccines caused their children’s autism, a special U.S. court ruled Thursday that the shots are not to blame. The judges in the cases said the evidence was overwhelmingly contrary to the parents’ claims — and backed years of science that found no risk.
Drug store operator Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. (TSX:SC) reported Thursday a fourth-quarter of $173 million, up 14.4 per cent from a year-earlier $151 million, as sales revenue showed a strong increase, a trend it expects to continue through 2009.
Polish police say thieves stole four Soviet-era tanks that were being used for target practice at an army test range.
Philadelphia’s primary mass transit agency is embarrassed about a discount pass it sold that features a picture of New York City.