Canada

Nyon -- Spain has regained to No. 1 spot, displacing Brazil in FIFA's men's world soccer rankings, released Friday.

Toronto -- The economic recession has led to an upswing in corporate crime in Canada in the past year, a report released by an advisory firm in Toronto said Thursday.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan -- A University of Saskatchewan scientist said a severe bout of global cooling deemed the "Big Freeze" began in Canada nearly 12,800 years ago.

Glendale -- Rookie running back Beanie Wells ran for two second-half touchdowns Sunday, leading the Arizona Cardinals to a come-from-behind 31-20 win over Seattle.

Vancouver, British Columbia -- A Canadian court has refused to order the Vancouver Organizing Committee to allow female ski jumpers to compete in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Monday

The new trading week begins with
Hastings Entertainment checking in. Most
investors are unlikely to be familiar with the media
retailer, but I love grabbing quarterly peeks at the company
because it does a little bit of everything. It sells CDs,
games, and DVDs. It rents movies. It dabbles in small
consumer electronics. It's a great way to get a pulse from
various categories, because the chain is typically kind
enough to break it all down.

Ottawa -- Canada's international trade deficit shrank in September based on a 3.5 percent increase in exports, Statistics Canada reported from Ottawa Friday.

Toronto -- Missy the cow brought in $1.2 million at auction in Toronto, the second most ever paid for a single bovine in Canada, its breeder says.

Toronto -- Jose Calderon scored six points in a 14-point Toronto fourth-quarter run Wednesday, rallying the Raptors past Chicago 99-89.

Toronto -- Mikko Koivu had a goal and two assists Tuesday to lead Minnesota to a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs for the Wild's first victory ever in Toronto.