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January 17

The 'mushy middle' toughens up to fight Ford cuts
Mayor Rob Ford, with his staff, and supporters speaks to some of the key councillors whose votes he will need as the budget debate continues at Toronto City Hall on Jan. 17, 2011.
Sens coach MacLean a turnaround artist
Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza celebrates his goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimerin the second period.
Russian oligarch cites love for country as motivation for presidential run
A woman in St. Petersburg passes a board Jan. 11 displaying a portrait of Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, appealing for his supporters' signatures. Two million are needed for the registration of a presidential candidate,
Anderson carries Sens over Leafs in spirited Battle of Ontario
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf fights Ottawa Senator Nick Foligno in the second period in Toronto on Jan. 17, 2012.
Ottawa's per-capita health transfers a windfall for Alberta
Alberta Premier Alison Redford acknowledges that Ottawa's proposed health transfer is an advantage to the province, but says she will work with the other provinces to 'fully explore' its consequences.
Four reasons why the Web hates the U.S. anti-piracy acts
Quebec case puts spotlight on economic rights of common-law partners
The Supreme Court of Canada will determine whether Quebec should be compelled to join the rest of Canada in offering common-law spouses the same rights as married couples when it comes to obtaining spousal support when a relationship ends.
Author of sex-selection editorial loses bid for top job
Rajendra Kale says he is proud of the editorials he wrote as interim editor of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, and of the public interest they generated.
After 12 million years, plant species at risk of extinction
Philip Rousseau visits a garden of cycads on the University of Johannesburg campus. Mr. Rousseau, a graduate student, has worked on a project to create a DNA barcode database of cycad species in South Africa with the hope it will eventually be used to help catch smugglers who target rare and nearly extinct species of the plant.
World Bank downgrades global outlook
The headquarters of the World Bank in Washington.
Montreal cop tried to sell names of informants to Mafia, says chief
Would you sport a neon-coloured pubic wig down there?
The wig Johnny Deppe wore in the role of the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
Wozniak, Dubois overcome more than just first-round opponents
Canadian Stephanie Dubois celebrates defeating Russian Elena Vesnina during their women's singles match at the Australian Openon Jan. 17, 2012.
B.C. MLA walks the walk in war on poverty
NDP MLA Jagrup Brar is two weeks into his challenge to live on the equivalent of welfare income for a month.
No reason to test Pickton clothing for DNA in 1997 case, lawyer says
Deputy Chief Jennifer Evans, of the Peel Regional Police, returns to resume her testimony after an afternoon break at formal hearings for the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday Jan. 16, 2012.
A dog's life: Sledding in B.C.'s Calan Valley
A team of dogs from Canadian Sled Dog Adventures makes their way along a Calan Valley trail near Whistler.
How Toronto's boutique academies will work
Mr. Dion Singh's grade 8 class participates in a drama exercise at Humberwood Downs Junior-Middle Academy in Etobicoke, Ont. Jan. 17, 2012.
Captain of Costa Concordia refused orders to reboard
Captain Francesco Schettino (C) of cruise ship Costa Concordia is escorted into a prison by police officers at Grosseto, after being questioned by magistrates.
Habs revival predicated on return to form
Mike Weir targets Pebble Beach return
Sex selection is a complex issue with many nuances
André Picard
Manulife possible acquirer in ING sale
Blue Jays unable to reach deals with pitchers Morrow, Janssen
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen throws during an inter-squad game at their MLB American League spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, Feb. 25, 2011.
Hamas leader to step down just as his relative moderation most needed
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal talks about a prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel at his office in Damascus Oct.11, 2011.
Zellers reviews options for outlets 'left behind'
A Zellers store in New Minas, N.S.
WestJet seeks pilots' blessing for proposed regional carrier
Veolia bus drivers reject latest offer as York Region's transit strike continues
Adam Rita returns to gridiron sidelines - in Europe
Adam Rita on Feb. 9, 2010.
RCMP pilot killed in B.C. helicopter crash
Even more debt. How cool is that?
Rob Carrick
The problem with non-compete clauses
CN said it was asking its former boss, Hunter Harrison, to reconsider coming out of retirement to lead rival CP, noting that Mr. Harrison was 'bound by a broad range of confidentiality and multiyear non-competition and non-solicitation provisions.'
U.S. banks: A Wall St.-Main St. divide
Citigroup’s $285-million SEC settlement allowed the bank to resolve the matter ‘without admitting or denying’ any wrongdoing.
RIM sues California lawyer
RIM co-chief executive officers Mike Lazardis, left, and Jim Balsillie are accusing a San Diego lawyer and his firm of defamation.
How to handle a gap in your job history
How to handle a gap in your job history
Dollars and sense: pricing in context
Dollars and sense: pricing in context
Cape Breton's undersea coal field a vein to energy wealth
Neil Reynolds
Average age of U.S. vehicles at record high
Vehicles line up in the heat as they head into the U.S. from Mexico
'CanLit is sexy,' the blogosphere decrees
Yann Martel, author of "Life of Pi," is included on the CanLit is Sexy blog.
CP invests in network capacity
A Canadian Pacific train makes its way along the water's edge near Lake Louise, Alta.
A year in review: Timeline feature
RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2008 Britain's Prince Philip (R) and France's first lady Carla Bruni (2nd R) smile as they stand with Britain's Queen Elizabeth (L), and French President Nicolas Sarkozy during a review of the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle in Windsor, southern England March 26, 2008. French President Sarkozy arrived in London on Wednesday on a state visit he hopes will improve cooperation with Britain on illegal immigration, defence and the economy. REUTERS/Lewis Whyld/Pool (BRITAIN)
NDP hits back at Quebec defector with robo-calls, online petition
Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Oct. 3, 2011.
Covered call ETFs: Look before you leap
John Heinzl
Jan. 18: letters to the editor
Today’s topics: health-care funding; defining federalism; gender selection; double-doubles ... and more
Harbor, by John Ajvide Lindqvist
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Chinese New Year Dumplings (Jiao Zi)
Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2010, Argentina
Le Gravillas Sablet Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc 2010, France
A dash of growth for the cautious investor
Andrian Rubeno Lagrein 2009, Italy
St. Magdalena Pinot Grigio 2010, Italy
Château de Treviac 2008, France
At the close: Canada down, U.S. up
Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009, France
Painted Rock Syrah 2009, British Columbia
Descendientes de J. Palacios Petalos 2009, Spain
The cowardice of Captain Schettino
Captain Francesco Schettino (C) of cruise ship Costa Concordia is escorted into a prison by police officers at Grosseto, after being questioned by magistrates.
Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2009
World failed to heed early warning system on famine
Somalis in Mogadishu being organized, lined up, and receiving food at a local NGO called SAACID on Sept. 5, 2011.
Yahoo's Jerry Yang resigns from company
Jerry Yang
Cono Sur Viognier 2010
Montes Alpha Syrah 2009
Finally, this neglected vegetable gets some love
CBC dismantling LP, CD archives
CBC Record Library Toronto, circa 1960.
Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Carmen Gran Reserva Carménère 2009
Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Undurraga Altazor 2007
Luis Felipe Edwards Dona Bernarda 2007
Parsnip soup
Coyam Emiliana 2007
Canada to face Armenia in a men's international friendly
Canada's Dwayne DeRosario (right) tries to convert a goal scoring opportunity under pressure from Ecuador's captain Walter Ayovi (centre) during first half International friendly soccer action in Toronto on Wednesday June 1, 2011.
Natural gas prices crumble to near 10-year lows
UFC shelves show slated for Montreal in March
Terry Etim, from the UK, right, is kicked by Edson Barboza, from Brazil, during their lightweight mixed martial arts bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 142 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Gold prices will peak in 2013, says GFMS
Foreigners love us! They still love us!
Cumberland CIO Wilson leaves, likely for Sprott
Really, Angry Brides? Is this domestic violence "awareness"?
Rioter challenges Clark over TV broadcast of sentencing
Crown Spokesperson Neil MacKenzie speaks to the media outside Vancouver's Provincial Courthouse on Jan. 17, 2012. MacKenzie was addressing the circumstances surrounding the adjournment of defendant Ryan Dickinson, the only alleged rioter to have plead guilty before changing his lawyer prior to sentencing.
Healthy Eating Jump-Start Day 13: Add ground flaxseed to your diet
In dog sizes, I'd be a corgi
CO2 is the alcohol of the marine world
Ginger root and parsnip cake
Habs' Bourque expects payback from Capitals
Michael Richard Oliver Bevan
Michael Richard Oliver Bevan
Calls to split chairman, CEO roles long overdue
Judge weighs Wheat Board bid for injunction against Tories
Viterra Inc., which operates this grain elevator near Regina, is one of the companies cheering the end of the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly.
Rio Tinto expected to boost profits in 2011 despite aluminum losses
Picketers walk the line at the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter in Alma, Que., earlier this month.
Chile's new wine mantra: quality
Beppi Crosariol
Flaherty keeping wary eye on housing market
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
Commercial vans: A new threat to Ford and GM emerges
2011 Nissan NV
Bullish on Caterpillar
Fat personal debts: Irrational exuberance, Canadian-style
Michael Babad
Harper and Rae pile on as Mulcair's dual citizenship raises eyebrows
Quebec MP Thomas Mulcair announces his candidacy for the NDP leadership in Montreal on Oct. 13, 2011.
Unsure central banks make for unsure markets
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney.
Le cheesecake's coup de dessert in Paris
Father calls Haitian-born killer's aboriginal parole hearing a 'disgrace'
Whitecaps sign goalkeeper Brad Knighton
Montreal Impact to take Canadian forward James in MLS supplemental draft
GMP shuffles management, expands exec committee
Thanks to the lure of dealmaking, both Gene McBurney (right) and Kevin Sullivan (centre) stepped back from leadership roles at GMP. Harris Fricker (left) took up the CEO mantle in 2010
Nortel executives shifted accounting funds to achieve results: Crown
Former Nortel CEO Frank Dunn leaves the Toronto court house where he and two other former executives are on trial for fraud, Jan. 12, 2012.
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