Can anyone ever fully recover from the trauma of war, especially if it rips apart your childhood? Although Canadian novelist Madeleine Thien is far too subtle a writer use this obvious framework, Dogs at the Perimeter explores the aftermath of war with a quiet power.
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Dom Joly: Judith Chalmers' powers work on my Canadian in-laws
Sunday 04 September 2011
I remember reading an article about major celebrities raking in the money by doing naff adverts in Japan which they thought nobody would ever see.
What happened to the Tottenham streets that I used to call home?
Thursday 01 September 2011
Andrew Grice, who grew up near the scene of the riots, returns with Nick Clegg to hear how the area is recovering
Teenagers held over fatal stabbing
Friday 19 August 2011
Two teenagers were in police custody today after a 14-year-old boy died in a pool of blood near a playground.
14-year-old found stabbed in Enfield
Thursday 18 August 2011
A schoolboy sports enthusiast died in a pool of blood near a crowded playground after being stabbed in daylight by another youngster.
Woman swept over Niagara Falls
Monday 15 August 2011
Authorities say a woman is presumed to have drowned after being swept over Niagara Falls when she fell from a railing along the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
London Irish sign Canada international Jebb Sinclair
Wednesday 27 July 2011
London Irish have announced the signing of Canada international Jebb Sinclair on a one-year contract.
Shell seeks partner for Canadian gas exploration
Sunday 24 July 2011
Oil giant Shell is seeking a joint-venture partner for its Nikanassin gas play in the Chinook deep basin in Canada.
Thiney shines as France thrash Canada
Friday 01 July 2011
Gaëtane Thiney scored twice for France in a 4-0 win over Canada in Bochum yesterday that all but secured the French a spot in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup and left their opponents close to an early exit.
Maple tables new bid for TMX
Friday 24 June 2011
The battle for control of TMX has intensified after rival bidder Maple Group increased its bid in an attempt to derail the Canadian market's tie-up with the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Video: William and Kate visit Canada
Wednesday 22 June 2011
William and Kate's itinerary is out for their official tour of Canada, activities will include a dragon boat race and cookery workshops.
Triathlon: Findlay makes it three in a row
Monday 20 June 2011
Britain's Helen Jenkins lost to Paula Findlay in a sprint finish for the second consecutive race at the latest World Series event in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Kitchener gets call for Saxons' final
Friday 17 June 2011
England Saxons have made three changes for tomorrow's Churchill Cup final against Canada at Sixways.
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