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November 17

Tortorella and ‘snakebitten’ Canucks suffer another frustrating loss
Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) keeps his eye on Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows (14) during second period NHL action in Vancouver, B.C. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.
Five addiction experts weigh in on how Rob Ford could be helped
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford makes his way to his City Hall office on Nov 15, 2013.
Cheering on Argos, Ford gets rock-star treatment from fans
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford watches the CFL eastern final football game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger Cats in Toronto on Nov. 17, 2013.
In Canada, Filipinos worry about relatives back home
A Filipino man uses a shovel to clean up mud inside St. Joseph Parish church, which was badly damaged by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, Philippines, Monday, Nov. 18, 2013.
Ottawa police officer killed in car crash; two others injured
Police tape demarking a crime scene.
As health care changes, Canadian hospitals under pressure
The Globe is working with doctors, nurses, patients and their families to come up with answers to critical questions.
Meet the Sunnybrook advisory panel
Dr. Jeffrey Gollish goes over a patient's x-rays at the Holland Centre post-operative clinic in Toronto, Ontario Thursday, November 14, 2013.
Underdogs from Steeltown have their day at Argos’ expense
Hamilton Tiger Cats head coach Kent Austin and quarterback Henry Burris celebrate after they defeated the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL eastern final football game in Toronto, November 17, 2013.
Globe in the Philippines: Far from typhoon’s worst-hit areas, DART frustration grows
A boy sleeps while Canadian military personnel examine Filipinos during a medical clinic at an evacuation centre conducted by the Canadian Disaster Assistance Response Team, or DART. Aid groups at Roxas City have found very few in need of medical assistance.
DART team's Philippine base hundreds of kilometres from hardest-hit areas
The Canadian Disaster Assistance Response team treats a child at Dulungan Elementary School, where some 300 people are taking refuge. The list of patients in good health proves the need is not great -- several are impoverished, rather than typhoon victims.
Trudeau challenges NDP for ‘pandering’ to separatists
Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau, left, stands next to NDP leader Thomas Mulcair, right, at the 24th Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians in Toronto on November 8, 2013.
Western Canadian construction firms look to Ireland for skilled workers
Carpenter Daniel O'Sullivan, of Ireland, poses for a photograph in Vancouver, October 12, 2013. The current shortage of skilled tradespeople in Western Canada is so dire that the B.C. Construction Association is returning to Ireland this month to hire 600 people, said the group's vice-president.
Best pictures from November 17
Hope for the blind and for Canadian innovation with vision-assisting eyewear
A file photo of a women using eSight eyewear.
NHL’s young guns not always ready for centre stage
Colorado Avalanche center John Mitchell, front, fights for control of the puck with Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich during a faceoff in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Deadly tornadoes roar across U.S. Midwest
Firefighters stand in the middle of Devonshire Street on the north side of Washington, Ill., after a tornado leveled at least fifty homes, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. High winds that followed the tornado are causing danger as homeowners and emergency workers try to search homes.
China’s pollution woes fuelled by corruption
Gwyn Morgan
Federal worker award program gave away jewellery and gift cards
Treasury Board President Tony Clement delivers a speech in Ottawa, Tuesday October 8, 2013. The Treasury Board Secretariat, with about 1,900 employees, now spends well over $100,000 each year on rewards for staff.
Mini battles test Liberal commitment to fighting provincial deficit
Adam Radwanski
St-Pierre feels the hurt in wake of controversial UFC win
Georges St. Pierre, of Canada, fights Johny Hendricks during a UFC 167 mixed martial arts championship welterweight bout on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Las Vegas. St. Pierre won by split decision.
Leafs’ offensive woes go way beyond injuries
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel was 26th in the NHL scoring race with 19 points ahead of Sunday's games. (file photo)
What Israel can teach about fostering business innovation
Barrie McKenna
Musharraf to stand trial for treason, Pakistan announces
In this Wednesday, April 17, 2013 file photo, Pakistan's former president and military ruler Pervez Musharraf, middle, leaves after appearing in court in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Pakistan's government plans to put former President Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason.
Q&A: Israeli chief scientist on nurturing R&D in homegrown companies
Israel’s success at harnessing and commercializing innovation is well documented, having been detailed in the past in a best-selling book.
Leak shows major divisions in Asia-Pacific trade talks
Michael Geist is seen in Ottawa on Thursday March 27, 2008. Geist, a law professor at the University of Ottawa who specializes in intellectual property issues, says that while the Obama administration hopes to reach an Asia-Pacific trade deal by the end of 2013, it’s clear from recently released documents that countries remain far apart in key areas.
TransCanada pipeline goes out of its way for grizzlies
A female grizzly bear retrieves a dead pink salmon from Glendale river for her spring cub in Knights Inlet, B.C. September 18, 2013.
Saputo's global dairy expansion sets its sights on Australia
One of the Australia’s biggest milk processors, Warrnambool is in the midst of a takeover battle that pits Saputo against two Australian contenders.
Markets are partying like it’s 1999
Norman Rothery
B.C. NDP looks to escape shadow of 1990s
Craig Keating, a municipal councillor elected president of the B.C. NDP on Nov. 17, addresses the party convention in Vancouver Sunday.
Riders will host Ticats in Grey Cup after beating Stamps in West final
Saskatchewan Roughriders' coach Corey Chamblin has a bucket of water poured over him as the team celebrates winning the CFL West Final in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. The Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Calgary Stampeders 35-13.
Petronas moves to secure Asian market with natural gas megaproject
Malaysia’s Petronas is lining up Asian energy players to help build a Canadian liquefied natural gas megaproject, but there is a catch.
LNG’s greenhouse-gas impact is prompting Clark to get creative with numbers
Justine Hunter
Oil sands not a major source of climate change: IEA economist
International Energy Agency chief economist Fatih Birol played down the oil sands’ contribution to global warming, and said the long-term challenge is to access the energy-hungry markets of Asia while slowing the growth in emissions.
The one-child policy has hurt parents – and the economy
CHINA. Beijing. The He family, at home. He Yiran, 1, is the second child in the family. Families had trouble registering their second child in the one-child state.
What can Ottawa afford to pay?
Treasury Board President Tony Clement.
In pictures: Santa Claus parade brings Torontonians holiday cheer
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 109th Annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade in on Nov. 17, 2013.
Markets brace for currency trading probe
In an interview with The New York Times, U.S. Attorney-General Eric Holder notes investigation is extremely consequential.
Canadian retail sales seen rising despite climbing consumer debt
A Statistics Canada report due Nov. 22 that is expected to show retail sales across the country climbed by between about 0.3 per cent and 0.6 per cent in September.
My passive-aggressive colleague is hostile to me
Look to past tasks for future direction
A radical rethink of ‘decision factories’
Harvey Schachter
Top five management mistakes to avoid
Michael Coates is the chairman and chief executive officer of Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada.
Images from Week 11 action in the NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after scoring a 34 yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 37-27.
Blank T-shirt maker pins growth hopes on retail branding
The Montreal-based company has been on an advertising and marketing tear, flogging its own lines of Gildan-branded apparel – including socks, underwear and fleece – at the retail level.
Rogue B.C. dentist surrenders in Toronto
Tung Sheng Wu, also known as David Wu, is believed to have been practicing dentistry illegally in B.C. since the 1990s. Aug. 7, 2012.
B.C. New Democrats to choose new leader next September
Adrian Dix, left, at the British Columbia NDP Convention in Vancouver, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. The party will choose his successor in September, 2014.
Long & McQuade CEO on family owned business success
Steve Long, son of founder Jack Long, now runs the enterprise.
Koe edges Gushue for Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open crown
Kevin Koe of Calgary edged Brad Gushue of St. John’s 5-4 at the Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open final on Sunday. (file photo)
Raptors rally to force overtime but fall to Trail Blazers
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives the ball to the basket with Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) defending during the fourth quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Portland won the game 118-110.
Senators abysmal in ugly loss to Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger, left, celebrates a second period goal with teammate Jack Johnson as Ottawa Senators' Erik Condra skates past during NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.
In Rwanda, ex-Quebecker’s genocide trial stokes ethnic tensions
Léon Mugesera is shown outside federal court in Montreal on Jan. 9, 2012.
Burris outduels Ray and Argos as Ticats advance to Grey Cup
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Henry Burris celebrates after beating Toronto Argonauts 36-24 to win the CFL eastern conference final in Toronto on Sunday November 17 , 2013.
Newfoundland Liberals pick Dwight Ball as new leader
Dwight Ball is the new leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party.
Work your core and shoulders with the get up, stand up
Stuffed Medjool dates with pomegranate
Talking Points: Prince Charles feeds elephants, actors and massive paydays, and asthma’s impact on conception
THE PRINCE AND THE PACHYDERMS: Prince Charles and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa feed bananas to elephants at the President’s house in Colombo.
Miscarriage: polite society’s last taboo
Leah McLaren
Lily Allen being accused of racism?
The new video involves booty-baring black women twerking, while the fully-clothed Allen smirks away.
Study suggests antioxidant blocks exercise gains
What I learned at law school: The poor need not apply
Musician Ronnie Hawkins’ four top tips for success
Images from Sunday's CFL action
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford watches the CFL eastern final football game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger Cats in Toronto, November 17, 2013.
Toronto council set for historic showdown to freeze out Ford
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford poses for a picture with a fan during the CFL eastern final football game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger Cats in Toronto, November 17, 2013.
Charles Hamelin claims World Cup speed skating gold in final Olympic qualifier
Canada’s Charles Hamelin ended the short-track speedskating World Cup season by winning gold in the 1,000-metre event in the final Olympic qualifying event of the year. (file photo)
B.C. MP mulling a run for leadership of provincial NDP
Orange safety helmet over white background
B.C. NDP elect new president at party convention
Craig Keating, a municipal councillor elected president of the B.C. NDP on Nov. 17, addresses the party convention in Vancouver Sunday.
Mulroney-era documents reveal detailed debate of Canada’s abortion laws
Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is applauded as he is introduced at a luncheon in the presence of Prime Minister Stephen Harper Friday, November 15, 2013 in Montreal.
SNL takes Rob Ford lampooning to new heights with merciless parody
Mayor Rob Ford takes a deep breath before making a statement to the media about his drug use at City Hall in Toronto on Nov. 5, 2013.
Ottawa announces proposal of new offshore air safety regulations
The wreckage of the Cougar Helicopter flight 491 displayed to the media as the Transportation Safety Board reports on its findings, in St. John's Thursday. March 26, 2009. Ottawa is proposing new offshore air safety rules as recommended by the Transportation Safety board after this crash.
Alberta oil sands, pipeline projects protested in rallies across Canada
Protesters hang tags with their comments on a tree during a demonstration against the Northern Gateway Pipeline in Vancouver, British Columbia November 16, 2013. About 2,000 protesters gathered to voice their opposition to the pipeline planned to cross northern British Columbia from Alberta to the west coast.
SNL lampoons Toronto Mayor Rob Ford over recent behaviour
Mayor Rob Ford pushes through the media with his wife Renata Ford after holding a press conference at City Hall in Toronto on November 14, 2013 once again apologizing and saying he is getting help
Who will become the world’s first climate change refugee?
North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the central Pacific Island nation of Kiribati on May 23, 2013. Kiribati consists of a chain of 33 atolls and islands that stand just metres above sea level, spread over a huge expanse of otherwise empty ocean.
What does Iran covet more – uranium or gold?
A customer buys Iranian gold coins at a currency exchange office in Tehran’s business district in this photo from 2011.
Stamps, Riders look to hit the ground running in CFL West final
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kory Sheets (1) runs the ball during the second half of their west semi-final CFL football game against the BC Lions in Regina, Saskatchewan November 10, 2013. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the BC Lions 29-25 and advanced to the western final in Calgary.
Oilers erase two-goal deficit to defeat Flames
Edmonton Oilers' David Perron, right, celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Ryan Smyth during third period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-2.
Georges St-Pierre gets split decision win over Johny Hendricks at UFC 167
Georges St-Pierre (red gloves) fights against Johny Hendricks (blue gloves) in their welterweight championship bout during UFC 167 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Canucks hoping a re-energized offence is in the Stars
The Vancouver Canucks and Henrik Sedin will be looking for goals when they face the Dallas Stars in Sunday NHL action at Rogers Arena. (file photo)
November 17: Your lookahead horoscope
scorpio
E-mail outsourcing to U.S. stokes spying worry for Canadian professors, students
Adam Giraldeau pictured in the data centre at the University of Alberta in Edmonton Alberta, November 15, 2013.
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