The country’s most acclaimed indie rock musicians came together in Toronto for food, booze and the chance to win an oversized $20,000 cheque. The night’s big winner? Patrick Watson!
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Video Gallery: The Polaris Prize
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Virgin Atlantic to allow passengers to use cell phones in flight
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Arts
Leonard Cohen honoured as ninth laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize
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Business
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Canada
Stephen Harper’s secret weapon in Quebec
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World
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