Skip to main content
Main2013

February 6

Russia in last push to get their Games on
Top: Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, listen to Interros Investment Company President Vladimir Potanin, as he visits the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center in Rosa Khutor outside the Black Sea resort of Sochi, southern Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
Blair: Raptors should trade the poison that is Bargnani
Andrea Bargnani of the Raptors goes up for a shot against Courtney Lee of the Celtics during their game at the aCC in Toronto on Wednesday night. Bargnani hasn’t played in many months.
RCMP watchdog to review how N.S. Mounties handled Nicole Ryan hit-man case
Nova Scotia Justice Minister Ross Landry fields questions at a news conference in Halifax on Feb. 6, 2013.
Habs may have new identity, but Bruins still class of the East
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (L) makes a glove save against Boston Bruins' Rich Peverley during second period of their NHL action in Montreal, February 6, 2013.
Bangladeshi protesters demand execution of Islamist leader over 1971 war crimes
A student activist puts black scarves on the eyes of Shoparjito Shadhinota, a sculpture that represented all sections of people in Bangladesh's liberation War in 1971, demanding capital punishment for Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami senior leader Abdul Quader Mollah, after a war crimes tribunal sentenced him to life imprisonment, in the campus of University of Dhaka February 6, 2013. The war crimes tribunal sentenced Quader Mollah, 64, to life in prison on Tuesday, the second verdict in trials that have reopened wounds about the country's independence war and sparked riots. He was found guilty of charges including murder, rape, torture and arson during Bangladesh's war to break away from Pakistan in 1971.
Flaherty takes hard line on spending as Ottawa feels the oil-price pinch
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivers a speech to the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa on Feb. 6, 2013.
Harbour Publishing buys Douglas & McIntyre
Howard White, president of Harbour Publishing looks over the newly released "The Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan Vancouver" with Chuck Davis' wife Edna at the book launch in Vancouver November 17, 2011.
Tories fight riding changes that would aid NDP Prairie revival
Changes to federal ridings in Regina and Saskatoon would make it easier for NDP to regain a foothold in the province.
CIA nominee facing tough questions over drones
Undated handout image courtesy of the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft. The U.S. government has authorized the killing of American citizens as part of its controversial drone campaign against al Qaeda even without intelligence that such Americans are actively plotting to attack a U.S. target, according to a Justice Department memo.
Vancouver ComedyFest a hot ticket, but it's a tough room
Kristen Schaal, of Flight of the Conchords and The Daily Show, will be appearing at the 11-night comedy festival. Kristen Schaal
Garnett leads Celtics over Raptors, spoiling Bargnani’s return
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett celebrates against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, February 6, 2013.
Alleged links between Hezbollah, Canadian suspect and Bulgaria bombing draw world reaction
An illustration handout shows the the suspected bomber who blew up a bus carrying Israeli tourists at the Bulgarian airport of Burgas on July 18, 2012.
Family relives Pitt Meadows rave nightmare
Alleged victim of a high-profile rape at a rave party in Pitt Meadows in September, 2010, speaks to the media February 22, 2012.
Tired of being the butt of jokes, Ontario lawyers plan image overhaul
Sharon Jeethan, a lawyer at the Toronto firm of Derstine Penman LLP, stands in front of the “Pillars of Justice” in Toronto on Feb. 6, 2013. Ms. Jeethan says she has grown used to hearing her profession derided whenever lawyers are mentioned at social events.
Duhatschek: Future may be now for Flames
Eric Duhatschek
PQ puts shale-gas development in St. Lawrence Valley on hold indefinitely
Quebec Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet.
Choose dog sitters carefully, business owner warns
Friday (left), a flat coat retriever; and Harriet (right), a cross between a spaniel/basset hound cross are shown in these undated handout photos from the Creature Comforts Pet Care Services Facebook page.The dogs, who were stolen when a thief made off with a dog-walker's truck in Vancouver, have been found more than 100 kilometres away.
Mike Duffy sidesteps PEI residency questions at Halifax dinner
Mike Duffy, shown in Toronto in January, 2007.
Back from illness, biathlete Le Guellec gunning for podium in Sochi
Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, of Shannon, Que., became the first Canadian male biathlete to win a World Cup gold medal, at a meet last December.
Canada defeats Peru in at Fed Cup Americas Group 1 round robin
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada reacts during her match against Shahar Peer of Israel at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal, August 8, 2012.
Wynne courts rural Ontario with pledges on farm regulation, infrastructure
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Best pictures from February 6
A man walks through a tunnel of lanterns at the Winterlude festival Wednesday February 6, 2013 in Ottawa.
Quebec construction boss pleads poor memory over cash transfer
Businessman Joe Borsellino, head of Garnier Construction, testifies at the Charbonneau inquiry in Montreal on Feb. 6, 2013.
Vancouver woman listed as missing
Elisa Lam
Why you should file your taxes electronically (if you don't already)
Rob Carrick
In Tunisia, an assassination changes everything
Chokri Belaid, a prominent Tunisian opposition politician, in Tunis on Jan. 28: He was shot and killed on Wednesday.
A tale of two struggling democracies
Patrick Martin
Leafs and Jets both pushing to rebuild on the fly
Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Wellwood (L) battles for the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (R) during the first period of their NHL game in Toronto January 5, 2012.
Radwanski: Wynne taking a fresh, if familiar, leadership style in Premier’s office
Adam Radwanski
Report slams U.K. health service for ‘appalling and unnecessary suffering’
A sign board is seen at the Stafford Hospital in central England February 6, 2013. The deaths of hundreds of hospital patients, left without food or water in filthy conditions, exposed an urgent need to change the culture of Britain's National Health Service (NHS), a report said on Wednesday. Between 400 and 1,200 patients are estimated to have died needlessly at Stafford Hospital in central England between January 2005 and March 2009 in one of the worst scandals to hit the NHS since it was founded in 1948.
The boring but beautiful Time Warner
Middefield REIT fund seeks out smaller caps
Watchdog calls for ban on 'misleading' telecom ads
A man uses a cellphone in downtown Toronto in this file photo.
Five creative ways to ‘disguise’ income and save tax
Tim Cestnick
Stock to Watch: FLYHT Aerospace poised to gain altitude
Matt Bradley, VP of business development at FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. is photographed in Calgary in 2009.
Catamaran: A contrarian take on one of Bay Street’s favourite stocks
David Milstead
As CP becomes more efficient, staff reductions loom
Hunter Harrison is attending town hall meetings with employees across the country.
Canada should not strip people, even terrorists, of citizenship
The false Canadian passport used by Algerian Ahmed Ressam when he lived in Canada and attempted to enter the United States.
Having children not a lifestyle choice
Police investigate a van at the scene of a shooting at the Canadian border crossing in Surrey, B.C., Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012.
The rising risk of a tit-for-tat currency war
Monetary officials as far afield as South Korea, Russia, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Indonesia have signalled their readiness to join the devaluation wave to safeguard their interests.
Charts: From shampoo to books and cars - The Canada-U.S. price gap
Bottles of Johnson's baby shampoo are on display in a store in New York in this file photo.
Lenders dealt blow in Supreme Court’s pension decision
Nortel pensioners rally at Queen’s Park to protest the handling of their pension funds by the Ontario government.
Suncor writes off $1.5-billion as upgrader fortunes fade
The Suncor Voyageur Upgrader stands partly built. The writedown is a costly bet that the so-called “bitumen bubble,” which has created a deep discount for heavy oil and choked off revenues, will soon pop.
Mobile workers are the ‘new norm’
Many mobile workers are willing to use their own laptops and other equipment when they’re on business outside the office. The trend is called BYOD – bring your own device.
Half of former employees take data when they leave, report finds
Many employees think it’s okay to transfer corporate data to their personal computers, tablets or smartphones, in part because they attribute ownership of the data to the person who created it, rather than the company, the survey found.
Gildan places hopes on higher ad spending
Glenn Chamandy, CEO of Gildan.
Does diluted bitumen float? Experts, activists at pipeline hearing can’t agree
A worker uses a small boat to move logs on the Douglas Channel at dusk in Kitimat, B.C., in January 2012.
More consolidation ahead in property and casualty insurance?
Charles Brindamour, president and CEO of Intact Financial Corp.
From Richard III to Johnny Rotten: The changing face of evil
Russell Smith
NBF’s Vancouver investment banking head departs
NBF’s Vancouver investment banking head departs
Environmentalists press Alberta to stop oil leases on caribou range
A sneak peek as the church of Patti Smith lands at the AGO
Scripture, Glasgow Cathedral 2007 gelatin silver print 8.25 x 10.75 cm (image).
Record advisory fees drive up Canaccord revenue
Canaccord CEO Paul Reynolds
Five answers to extract from incoming Bank of England governor Carney
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney speaks during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, Jan. 23, 2013.
U.S. labour unions look to marijuana for future growth
Ayrn Taylor displays medical marijuana at the Venice Beach Care Center Feb. 6, 2013.
Shrinking U.S. labour unions see relief in marijuana industry
Ayrn Taylor, a United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) member and employee at the Venice Beach Care Center, displays medical marijuana at the dispensary in Los Angeles, Feb. 6, 2013.
Messi held scoreless as Argentina beat Sweden
Argentina's Lionel Messi heads the ball during an international friendly match against Sweden at Friends Arena in Stockholm, February 6, 2013.
Manitoba Conservation orders review after 'Bambi' killed at Hutterite colony
Giants cut leading rusher Ahmad Bradshaw
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs through a hole in the line during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
Changes allow caterers to get liquor licences for clients in B.C.
Pedro double helps Spain to 3-1 win over Uruguay
Spain's Pedro Rodriguez scores against Uruguay during their international friendly soccer match in Doha February 6, 2013.
Alzheimer’s in U.S. to triple by 2050 as baby boomers age
The number of U.S. residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to nearly triple to 13.8 million by 2050.
Six ways to help the stressed-out teen in your life
Government to appeal ruling that Métis, other natives are ‘Indian’
File photo of Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand with the Métis Infinity Flag.
Does ‘having it all’ for women include a clean home?
Microsoft, Symantec disrupt global cyber ring, halt Web searches
Need some advice about dealing with teen anxiety? Ask our expert
Germany break France jinx with 2-1 win in Paris
Germany's Sami Khedira celebrates after scoring against France during their international friendly soccer match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, February 6, 2013.
Scolari suffers as Lampard seals England win over Brazil
England's Frank Lampard, left, celebrates with teammate Daniel Welbeck after scoring against Brazil during their international friendly soccer match at Wembley stadium in London February 6, 2013.
Chris Hadfield rocks from afar with Ed Robertson
Chris Hadfield and Ed are co-writing the official song for Music Monday this year (the first Monday in May), that celebrates music education.
Etch A Sketch: a toy with an enduring magic
Cassagnes invented the Etch A Sketch in 1959. It was marketed by the Ohio Art Co. a year later, and became an instant hit.
Diana Krall's new album: Out on a limb (and on tour) with a mix of retro and modern
‘Everything’s got a kind of grit,’ Krall says of Glad Rag Doll. ‘It’s a big mix of different sounds. It’s definitely not a trad band.’
Watch Budweiser's 'Perfect Timing' ad
Will a newly cash-flush Elan use funds wisely?
Sales of Tysabri accounted for essentially all of Elan’s $1.2-billion (U.S.) of revenue in 2012.
News Corp. profit beats forecasts
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch
The close: S&P 500 nudges higher
Traders work the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Dec. 20, 2012. Analysts expect fourth-quarter earnings for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index to increase 3.28 per cent, said Christine Short, a senior manager at S&P Global Markets Intelligence. That’s an improvement from essentially flat profits in the third quarter.
TD’s asset management head resigns
A file photo of a Toronto-Dominion bank building in downtown Toronto.
Not enough skilled labour? Here are four reasons
A red screwdriver.
Mirtle: Jets make right call in sending Scheifele back
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele scores against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Curtis Sanford (30)  during first period pre-season NHL action in Winnipeg on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.
Cannery Brewing Squire Scotch Ale, British Columbia
From bad to worse: S. Africa mining job cuts set to rise
Miners gather for a march in Rustenburg, South Africa, Sept. 13, 2012.
Deakin Estate Shiraz 2012, Australia
Carmen Gran Reserva Syrah 2009, Chile
Framed for illegal parking?
Crown lenders could put taxpayers at risk: report
Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Boise Cascade shares rise as much as 27% in debut
In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, photo, construction worker Miguel Fonseca carries lumber as he works on a house frame for a new home in Chula Vista, Calif.
Map: 261 KING ST. E., TORONTO
Smoking pot may double stroke risk in young people, new research suggests
Women expected to survive serious stab wounds
A Vancouver police officer leaves a building at 1263 Barclay St. where seven people were injured in a mass assault the night before on Feb. 1, 2013.
Map: 192 JARVIS ST., TORONTO
Insider activity suggests more TSX gains to come
The Toronto Stock Exchange Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
Map: 93 WAVERLEY RD., TORONTO
Bob Rae on how to fix the skills gap: first fix immigration
Interim federal Liberal leader Bob Rae at his home in Toronto, Ont.
Map: 16 ARLINGTON AVE., TORONTO
Toronto two-storey loft fits buyer’s math
Wynne will become agriculture minister
Ontario’s premier-designate, Kathleen Wynne.
Penthouse in an older Toronto building takes time to sell
At Obama’s inauguration, a Stars and Stripes made in Belgium?
A worker sews stars on a U.S. national flag at the Waelkens flag company in Oostrozebek, Belgium Feb. 4, 2013.
Beaches home near the water sells slightly under asking
Lives Lived: Lyle Dotzert, 94
Prev
123
Next