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December 29

Lack, Hansen lead Canucks to shutout win over Flames
Calgary Flames defenseman Ladislav Smid (3) and Calgary Flames left wing Mike Cammalleri (13) fight for position during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
IOC and FIFA: The abusive games?
Members of the Swiss UNIA workers union display red cards during a protest in front of the headquarters of soccer's international governing body FIFA in Zurich on Oct. 3, 2013.
Mirtle: Inconsistent Leafs lean on Kessel and Bernier in win over Canes
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier (right) and two goal scorer Phil Kessel celebrate after their 5-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes in NHL hockey action in Toronto on Sunday December 29, 2013.
Treasured Quebec arena dodges wrecking ball
Yanick Chevrier-Bedard helps son Robin, 2, out for his first skate at the Eric Sharp Arena in Saint-Lambert, Que., on Dec. 14, 2013.
After three rescues in one week, a B.C. resort considers where to send the bill
A woman from Washington State is escorted to safety after being rescued at Sun Peaks resort in B.C.
NAFTA starting to show its age as deal turns 20
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney signs the North American Free Trade Agreement during a signing ceremony in Ottawa on Dec.17, 1992.
Best pictures from December 29
B.C. deer culls loom as population booms
British Columbia’s urban deer have become a safety concern due to growing conflicts between people and the animals.
Things get complicated up front for Team Canada
Steve Yzerman, executive director Canada's Olympic men's hockey team has some tough roster decisions to make. (file photo)
N.S. doctor has license suspended for mixing vaccines
Looking away can ease the pain caused by a medical injection, a new study shows.
Canadian women will have top players available for final exhibition against U.S.
United States women’s players shak hands with Canada following the game in an exhibition hockey game at Xcel Energy Center. USA defeated Canada 3-2 in a shootout.
Husband of former Ontario cabinet minister Smitherman found dead
George Smitherman (left) and Christopher Peloso during Casey House's Snowball at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens.
Environment Canada overhauls cold warning system
Pedestrians make their way along the streets of downtown Toronto in sub-zero temperatures on Dec. 16, 2013.
In pictures: Italian police crack down on Chinese-run clothing factory
Chinese immigrant workers watch as police officers conduct a check at a textile factory in Prato December 9, 2013.
In the search for savings, the workplace gets an overhaul
Manulife’s open concept work space in its Toronto headquarters.
Hundreds line up for funeral visitation of reputed Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto
A police officer keeps watch over a visitation at a funeral home in Montreal on Dec. 29, 2013, to pay their respects to reputed mafia boss Vito Rizzuto, who died last week from natural causes.
Sens hoping to snap drought of back-to-back wins
Roy MacGregor
Is LNG fracturing worth its weight in water?
Justine Hunter
Making the most of wastewater
Lynn Mueller was working with geothermal heating when he realized wastewater could be used for heating.
On contract? No pension? Read this
If your financial planning hasn’t stayed on top of employment trends, there are three factors you need to consider.
Miraculous management moments require a leap of faith
John J. Murphy is speaker, business consultant, and award-winning author, including the book Zentrepreneur: A Culture of Innovation and Fearlessness.
Small-town B.C. chamber slams business group over proposed pipeline
A giant piece of pipeline is placed in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver, Tuesday, August 31, 2010. The pipeline was brought there by opponents of the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project which would see a gas pipeline built in northern B.C.
At Yellow Media, a new face tackles an old problem
Julien Billot, CEO of Yellow Media
Canada’s Harvey maintains overall cross-country lead
Tour leader Alex Harvey of Canada skis during the men freestyle 1.5 km sprint qualification at the cross country Tour de Ski competition in Oberhof, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013.
Baird denounces Russia’s anti-gay law in lead-up to Sochi Olympics
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird.
Regulator for mutual fund dealers tries to stay relevant
Mark Gordon is president of the Mutual Funds Dealers Association of Canada.
Images from Week 17 in the NFL
Indianapolis Colts' Coby Fleener (80) is defended by Jacksonville Jaguars' Johnathan Cyprien during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Indianapolis.
Raonic, Bouchard both lose as Poland surprises Canada at Hopman Cup
Fifth-ranked Agnieszka Radwanska outlasted Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-2 during Hopman Cup action in Perth, Australia on Sunday. (file photo)
Kinross will use study to evaluate Tasiast expansion
The Tasiast mine was supposed to vault Kinross into the big leagues. But instead, the massive gold mine has triggered multiple write-downs and cost Tye Burt his job as Kinross’s chief executive.
An investor’s guide to winning in 2014
Trader Peter Tuchman smiles as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after the market opening in New York, December 23, 2013.
Canada advances to Spengler Cup semi-finals
Moscow's Vladimir Zharkov, down, vies for the puck with Vitkovice's Karol Sloboda, up, during the game between CSKA Moscow and Vitkovice Steel at the 87th Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament, in Davos, Switzerland, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. Moscow won 3-2 and advanced to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Images from Team Canada's world junior hockey practice on Sunday
Canada head coach Brent Sutter skates during team practice at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Sunday December 29, 2013.
Map: The location of Volgograd train station in relation to Sochi
This map shows the location of the Volgograd train station, where a suicide bomber killed more than a dozen and wounded several others on Dec. 29, 2013, in relation to Sochi, where the 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in 40 days.
Fucale to get his first start in goal for Canada at world juniors
Team Canada goaltenders Jake Paterson (right) and Zachary Fucale share a laugh during team practice at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden on Friday December 27, 2013.
Leafs, Red Wings goalies geared up for Winter Classic despite uncertainty
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier is seen in the pre-game spotlight before his team plays the Buffalo Sabres in NHL hockey action in Toronto, Friday December 27, 2013.
As Toronto Hydro pledges power's return, some residents still feel left in the dark
Diana Swift, whose Toronto home has been without power since last Sunday, rubs her constantly cold hands while sitting beside her fireplace on Dec. 29, 2013.
Lac-Mégantic library aims for 2014 reopening after outpour of donations
Diane Roy and Pierre Paquet look over the petty-cash box that was recovered from Lac-Mégantic's only library consumed by flames in July after a runaway tanker train derailed, exploded and destroyed part of the Quebec town, killing 47 people Monday, December 9, 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Que. The dented metal box contained about $500 in rolls of coins and oily bills. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Raffl shootout hero for Flyers in win over Oilers
Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek (93) and Edmonton Oilers' Jeff Petry (2) battle for the rebound as goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (80) makes the save during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday December 28, 2013.
Battered, bruised, bloodied and broken in the octagon
Bobby Voelker, left, wipes his face during his UFC 168 mixed martial arts welterweight bout against William Macario on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, in Las Vegas. Macario won by unanimous decision.
December 29: Your lookahead horoscope
Wotherspoon’s bid to represent Canada in Sochi comes up short
Canadian Jeremy Wotherspoon during the men's 500m speed skating finals where he placed ninth.
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