Canadian bargain hunters and communities within easy reach of the U.S. border are beginning a new chapter in their relationship with U.S. retailers with new rules on duty-free shopping that went into effect Friday. , Rick Hansen is aiming to galvanize a new generation of Canadians by embarking on what he considers only “symbolically halfway” in his life’s work towards generating a cure. , The Toronto Maple Leafs bucked the low expectations that have dogged them all pre-season, while Roberto Luongo earned a shutout in his debut as Vancouver Canucks captain, as the 2008-09 NHL season began in earnest Thursday.
