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FEATURES
Best of Fall
The days may be getting shorter, but the calendar couldn't be more full. Our preview of the must-attend concerts, the must-read books, the must-see movies, art and theatre, and the must-have fashion and stuff for the home. Plus, the latest restaurant and food trends, and where to grab a bite near the opera house.
Woman on the Verge
Seven years ago, Sarah Polley turned her back on Hollywood. The former child star wanted to have a "normal" life. But she didn't want to abandon film altogether. On the eve of her directorial debut, she's steeling herself for the spotlight—again. By Mark Pupo
The Accused
When the RCMP fraud squad went after the finance minister, it did so with a vengeance. But Greg Sorbara is a proud man, and there's nothing worse you can do to a proud man than besmirch his name—especially a name his father worked so hard to build. Portrait of a family fighting back By John Lorinc
COLUMNS
Post Mortem
No, the National Post is not dead yet, but with all the budget cuts, layoffs and defections—not to mention a cumulative loss of up to $500 million—the question on everyone's mind is, why not? By David Hayes
Boyish Wonder
By modelling his clothing line on geometric principles, Jeremy Laing has become the darling of the style establishment after only four collections. Who says avant-garde can't be wearable? By Maryam Sanati
Shot in the Dark
It probably won't happen to you—only nine people in a million have an exreme reaction to the flu shot. But if it does, you'll feel like you're dying. You might even wish you were. One man's trip to health care hell By George Galt
THIS CITY
Sook-Yin Lee's’s orgasmic quest • Inside the vault of Canada's foremost music geek • Who snips what on plastic surgery row
CITY SURVIVOR
24 HOURS WITH
Uber-agent Elmer Olsen By Denise Balkissoon
ON THE BLOCK
Eight ways to enjoy the hopping hamlet of Creemore By Olivia Stren
DINING
A standing ovation for Célestin's Pascal Ribreau By James Chatto
DRINK
French resurrection By David Lawrason
RESTAURANTS
Far Niente whips up S'more whimsy
• Gio Rana's tarts up the humble Brussels Sprout in a slaw • Quest for the best pulled pork
• Plus, our star-rated reviews
THIS MONTH
Word on the street: Gautan Malkani infiltrates Indo-Brit gangster life in his debut novel, Londonstani!, at the International Festival of Authors • World of wonder: Moira Hahn's wild and wooly canvases crackle with life
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