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March 16

Jets down Caps, inch closer to playoffs
Winnipeg Jets' Nik Antropov (80) and Antti Miettinen (20) celebrate Antropov's goal against the Washington Capitals during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, March 16, 2012.
Best pictures from March 16
Xu Tiancheng, 56, uses Qi Gong or Internal Energy to practice a headstand on a flat nail in Wuhan, Hubei province, China.
Subway dream achievable with tax plan to pay for it
Tories take step in right direction in liberalizing telecom industry
Minister of Industry Christian Paradis on Wednesday, March 14, announces the government will pass a law allowing non-Canadians to buy up to 100 per cent of domestic wireless firms that have a market share of 10 per cent or less.
Panelist defends report's pro-LRT conclusions
Dr. Eric Miller - head of of the Transit panel recommending an LRT on Sheppard Ave to Toronto City Council, poses for a photo on Queen St W, in Toronto, Ont., Friday, March 16, 2012.
Christy Clark morphs from Premier Mom to Iron Lady
B.C. Premier Christy Clark is leading an effort by Western premiers to take over immigration in a bid to manage its growing skills shortage.
Questions linger on a teenager's death
This photo was taken shortly before Mariam Makhniashvili moved from the Republic of Georgia to Toronto.
Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent compromises elder statesmanship
Former New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent, endorsing Brian Topp for party leadership, has called Mr. Topp's opponent Thomas Mulcair's strategy a 'central mistake.'
Sens edge Habs in overtime
Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (L) collides with Ottawa Senators' Milan Michalek during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa March 16, 2012.
Judge bashes Ontario's archaic court document system
Gavel , computer keyboard and mouse
Alberta first nations hope basketball tournament helps repair reputation
The Ermineskin Eagles have a team chant to start their game against the Ryley Rebels in Hobbema, Alberta on March 16, 2012.
Quebec francophones rediscover their Irish roots
Cecile LeBoeuf (R) gets dressed up to watch the Irish dancers in her residence home on March 15, 2012.
Following the path to a 'balanced' market
Storm clouds forming over Vancouver's real-estate market
West Coast Wines: Okanagan holds its own
Montreal mayor tired of mayhem from anti-police brutality march
Demonstrators trash a police car during a march against police brutality Thursday, March 15, 2012 in Montreal.
Canadian fills in for injured German skip at curling worlds
Germany skip Melanie Robillard, a New Brunswick native, delivers a rock during practice at the Ford World Women's Curling Championships in Lethbridge, Alta. on Friday, March 16, 2012. Robillard is replacing Andrea Schopp, the veteran skip who broke her leg in a recent training accident.
Robo-calls: a primer
Guelph Conservative candidate Marty Burke, left, chats with his director of communications Michael Sona before the Here for Canada rally April 4, 2011 in Guelph, Ontario.
Meet the Don Drapers of University Avenue
Ad for Labatt 50
Upwardly mobile's answer to affordable housing comes with a view
Whitecaps still looking for first road win
Vancouver Whitecaps' Jay DeMerit, left, tackles Montreal Impact's Sanna Nyassi during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Robo-calls warrant 'huge investigation,' former Harper aide says
Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands with supporters during a campaign event in Guelph Ont., on Monday, April 4, 2011.
'Business as usual,' Canucks chairman says as divorce case proceeds
The Aquilini Investment Group owned by, from left Paolo, Francesco and Roberto Aquilini pose for pictures in GM Place.
School clinics making big strides in public health
Dr. Maryam Mehtar, pediatrician at St. Mary Community School in Saskatoon examines a six year old patient at the clinic within the school on March 15, 2011.
Ottawa defends proposed Fisheries Act changes
Freshly caught sockeye salmon are seen in a hold on captain Bud Sakamoto's fishing boat at the mouth of the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., on Wednesday August 25, 2010. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has opened a 32-hour sockeye run on the Fraser River.
In Shafias' hometown, Harper talks about 'honour' crimes
Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with Melpa Kamateros, executive director of Shield of Athena in Montreal, Friday, March 16, 2012, prior to announcing support by the Canadian government to address family violence and violence against women.
A look inside the NHL's video-review headquarters
Former coach and Senior Vice-President of Hockey Operations Mike Murphy, talks with one of the NHL rink officials in the National Hockey League video room, where he and other staff review goals, hits, penalties and other aspects of all the NHL games being played on March 15,2012 in Toronto. (Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail)
Oil-sands wolf cull plan ripped apart on U.S. show
Gray wolves have thrived in the West since their reintroduction into Yellowstone National Park.
Impact ready for Big O home opener
Montreal Impact soccer fans cheer on their team outside the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Saturday, March 17, 2012, ahead of the Impact's first home MLS game against the Chicago Fire. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Red-hot Lawrie sidelined
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie tries to block a ground ball hit by Boston Red Sox batter Cody Ross during the third inning of their MLB Grapefruit League baseball game in Dunedin Florida, March 7, 2012.
Roberts outlasts Calcavecchia, Kite and Langer
Loren Roberts
Greg Gilhooly's Victim Impact Statement
Greg Gilhooly.
Religion plays starring role in GOP race
Konrad Yakabuski
Graham James's alleged first victim finally has his say
Roy MacGregor
Blue Jays have new bullpen for new era
Toronto Blue Jays' 2009 first-round draft pick pitcher Chad Jenkins throws during live batting practice at the Blue Jays' spring training baseball facility in Dunedin, Fla. Sunday, February 28, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Quiz: Take this week's current-events challenge
Bronfman heir launches Canada-Libya trade initiative
Sara Bronfman, 35, daughter of the billionaire Edgar Bronfman Sr.
Uganda to head new four-nation military force to hunt for Kony
In this Nov. 12, 2006 file photo, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, Joseph Kony answers journalists' questions following a meeting with UN humanitarian chief Jan Egeland at Ri-Kwamba in southern Sudan. Today’s topics: #stopkony; school systems as last-century creatures; Oxy addicts; Canadian filmmaking … and more
Ten years after 'Gujarat,' the man accused of sanctioning it is poised to become India's PM
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi accepts a garland during a ceremony on Jan. 20, 2012.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: from Muslim 'infidel' to mother
Ayaan Hirsi Ali a Somali-Dutch feminist and atheist activist, says death threats she received after she criticized Islam have, paradoxically, led her to live life more fully.
Quick wrap expected on Viterra auction
Viterra’s board may have to focus on which bidder has less risk of being blocked by regulators.
Why the zigzag between Sask. and Man.?
Collected Wisdom's Philip Jackman
BCE's Cope forges ahead with convergence
President and CEO of Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) George Cope at the annual general meeting in Toronto in 2009. With the bid for Astral Media, Mr. Cope has made another move in his quest for convergence of content and the delivery of services like Internet, TV and wireless.
New Republican sex legislation? I have some immodest proposals
Tabatha Southey
A 'bittersweet' day for Ian Greenberg
BCE's George Cope, left, listened politely as Astral Media CEO Ian Greenberg, right, took a moment to acknowledge the emotional significance of BCE's purchase of his Montreal-based broadcaster.
Why I gave up my six-figure salary and quit Bay Street
Report on Business' Tim Kiladze says he doesn't regret leaving investment banking. 'Here’s the thing: it’s not so hard. Once you leave the office towers, you quickly realize that there is meaningful work beyond Bay Street.'
Unless you want dividends, hang up on telecom stocks
The fixed-line phone business for telecoms is archaic, with the popularity of wireless devices encouraging consumers to save a few bucks and yank their old phones from the wall.
Money, work and the value of self-worth
Leah Eichler
Karen Sheriff: A steady climb to the top of the telephone pole
Illustration of Karen Sheriff, president and CEO of Bell Aliant.
BCE-Astral deal expected to bring FM station selloff
Canadian broadcast regulations limit radio operators to owning two FM and two AM stations in each market and each official language.
Who needs a casino? Living in Ontario is already a gamble
The roar of Goldman's premature dinosaur is doomed to fall - at best - on deaf ears
Traders work at the Goldman Sachs posts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Don Don Izakaya: Cashing in on a trend
March 17 - 23: Performers' picks for Canadian Music Week
The Lineup: March 17 - 23
Heading for the exit, Stelmach gets his legacy project
Ed Stelmach speaks to the Rotary Club in Edmonton on Jan. 31, 2011, a week after announcing he was stepping down as Alberta premier.
Land of the rising sum: Japan's toxic mountain of debt
A Japanese foreign currency broker talks on the telephone
Want to feel smarter? Put on a lab coat
5 noteworthy trends from the National Home Show
Nest Chair from Retro Regeneration by Collection International Inc.
Is a funky-coloured manicure too much for a corporate workplace?
One-third of workers say workplace unhealthy
The calm before Europe's next debt storm
Eric Reguly
Dictators' wives form a sort of First Witches Club - with Mercedes in place of brooms
Elizabeth Renzetti
Take this job and shove it: Great moments in quitting
Michael Babad
A new start for poor children in Nicaragua
Barbara Dunsworth makes Christmas cards with children at the Children's Centre in Managua.
Kony2012 criticism brought on campaigner's naked meltdown, his wife says
Jason Russell, co-founder of non-profit Invisible Children and director of "Kony 2012" viral video campaign, poses in New York, March 9, 2012.
Real estate as an investment? Look elsewhere
Tom Bradley
Ten best small business stories of the week
Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
Talks continue past deadline to avert Toronto Public Library shutdown
Bullish on CGI Group
CGI CEO Michael Roach.
Life imitating art: Kids throw Project X-inspired parties
As rate hikes loom, MCAN Mortgage insiders sell shares
A "For Sale" sign is posted outside of at Toronto townhome
Dominique Maltais claims second straight Crystal Globe
Untangle HDMI cable snakepits with Belkin's wireless ScreenCast
The art of evaluating your investment adviser
Rob Carrick
The close: Dow ends winning streak
Students get a taste of homelessness
Jennifer Lewington
Investing in businesses your mom can understand
Is this Canada's Smartest Person?
Peter Dyakowski during his Hamilton Tiger-Cats days
Going through the drill is getting old
A drill: Just add information
Sailors, psychoanalysis and star anise
Detail of "Waterlocked" (2010) by Uriel Orlow
Disc of the week: A solid landing for the Shins
The Shins sitting in an attic.
Video game's gay characters spark flame war
A screen grab of a scene of "Mass Effect 3"
TV's dark, driven new women
Leah McLaren
A seasoned David Gergen decries today's pop-up pundits
CNN politial analyst David Gergen in Toronto on March 14, 2012.
Susan Sarandon: Still sexy at 65
Johanna Schneller
Widow had let her husband handle the money
Norway's sovereign fund reports $15-billion loss
Norwegian banknotes. Norway's state sovereign fund posted a loss in 2011 as European bonds and stocks, in which it is heavily invested, were hammered by the euro zone debt crisis.
Help Wanted: Canadian Olympic wrestling coach
London 2012 Giant Olympic Rings travel down the River Thames.
Review: New iPad's screen has to be seen to be believed
Customers look at the the new iPad at the Apple Store at the Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall in Toronto March 16, 2012. The new iPad went on sale on Friday in 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Singapore, France and Britain.
Brazil and Mexico end cars battle
An assembly line in Mexico. Brazil and Mexico have ended a tense standoff over autos, with Mexico agreeing to cut its exports to Brazil in order to keep its preferential tariff status.
So your kid read The Hunger Games. What's next?
In this CD cover image released by Universal Republic Records, the soundtrack for the film "The Hunger Games," is shown. (AP Photo/Universal Republic Records)
Yaletown unit gets two offers, sight unseen
Done Deal, 1010 Richards St., No. 607, Yaletown, Vancouver
Poll shows CP shareholders in favour of change
Hunter Harrison, former CEO of CN Rail, smiles as he speaks to a colleague prior to a Pershing Square Capital Management town hall meeting for Canadian Pacific Railway shareholders meeting in Toronto on Monday, February 6, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Pawel Dwulit
In Vancouver, a 'restrained' design yields a dramatic space
Home in the Fraser/Kingsway area of Vancouver renovated by architect Michel Laflamme. 'Restraint in terms of space, time and budget,' says Mr. Laflamme 'can bring out the best in a project.'
See a dramatic Vancouver reno
Home in the Fraser/Kingsway area of Vancouver renovated by architect Michel Laflamme. 'Restraint in terms of space, time and budget,' says Mr. Laflamme 'can bring out the best in a project.'
Ontario's Bruce Power gets nod to restart reactor
FILE--An aerial view of the Bruce Power nuclear generating station in Kincardine in this Aug. 16, 2003 file photo. Some residents in and around the scenic Lake Huron town of Kincardine say the electricity generator is bribing their town to support Canadaês first permanent burial of radioactive nuclear waste. (CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/J.P. Moczulski)
Bell-Astral deal should be stopped in its tracks
Dwayne Winseck
Canadian Oil Sands may retest $19
Lou Schizas
Jets fans show Glass love, give back his glove
Tanner Glass of the Winnipeg Jets. FILE PHOTO: John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
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