An estimate of 160 billion barrels has companies scrambling to drill in pristine ecosystem, writes Michael McCarthy.

Cameron Bailey, co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) admits he is managing four to five hours sleep a night as the festival approaches.

But for some, buying bullion has been a costly mistake...

Sit snug in a carriage as the Rocky Mountaineer delivers you to idyllic destinations around Canada.

Ed Vulliamy was only 20 blocks away when the twin towers were attacked by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. Here, in this highly personal account, he recalls those devastating first moments and the eerie days that followed.

What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together

A cruise ship is the perfect way to see Alaska, much of which is inaccessible by land - but keep an eye out for falling ice from glaciers, writes Jared Savage.

Even in the increasingly wild world of American politics, it seemed an especially crazy idea: Matt Damon for President?

This softball team of American expats and friends treat their game as a social event, on and off the field, writes Kirsten MacFarlane.