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March 12

Ontario Liberals face major chemistry test amid behind-the-scenes turnover
Adam Radwanski
Elevator sales rise as Canadians ditch the stairs at home
Domenico Daprocida stands inside the doorway of his residential elevator inside his custom built home in Calgary, Alberta on March 05, 2013.
Jets cash in on Maple Leafs’ mental lapses
Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) celebrates his goal with Dustin Byfuglien (L) and Bryan Little in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer (R) during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg March 12, 2013.
Canada has lost international stature, Chrétien says
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, shown in an interview at his Ottawa office, is concerned about Canada’s dwindling role at the United Nations.
Anglophone leaders predict loss of ‘linguistic peace’ if Bill 14 passes
Diane De Courcy, the Quebec Minister responsible for French Language Charter, responds to Opposition questions in Quebec City on March 12, 2013.
Auditor-General raises questions about NDP spending
Auditor general of British Columbia John Doyle.
Host London ready to be ‘poster child’ for small cities who dare to dream
Ice Dancers Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue of Canada take part in a practice session in London, Ont. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 during he The ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013.
Ken Dryden’s tribute to Stompin’ Tom
Ken Dryden, former NHL goaltender, photographed in 2011.
B.C. Liberals nominate Suzanne Anton in Vancouver-Fraserview
NPA candidate Suzanne Anton arrives on stage after losing the election to Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Tories restrict online data mining, but not for social media
A Facebook page is displayed on a computer screen in 2010.
Leafs and Raptors ticket price hike a simple case of supply and demand
Fans enter the Air Canada Centre before the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Bobcats NBA game in Toronto March 13, 2011.
Ten tax-related things that leave Canadians stumped
Young man, scratching his head in frustration over taxes.
French PM lauds Canada’s help in Mali
France's Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault gestures during his keynote speech on "The Relationship between France and Thailand in the context of the relations between Europe and Southeast Asia" at Thammasat University in Bangkok February 5, 2013.
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield takes command of the International Space Station
Chris Hadfield’s self-portrait, taken in the space station’s Cupola.
Bringing ‘rural renewal’ to Tsawwassen’s Boundary Bay
Brent Jang
Best pictures from March 12
A Balinese man kicks up fire during the "Perang Api" ritual ahead of Nyepi day, which falls on Tuesday in Gianyar on the Indonesian island of Bali March 11, 2013. Nyepi is a day of silence for self-reflection to celebrate the Balinese Hindu new year, where Hindus in Bali observe meditation and fasting, but are not allowed to work, cook, light lamps or conduct any other activities. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (INDONESIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
In religious retail, Benedict can’t hold a votive candle to John Paul II
A pilgrim holds a portrait of late Pope John Paul II.
Hagel to review new medal for drone warriors
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.
Tourism in the Discovery Islands feels the force of logging
Logs to be processed are pictured at Interfor's Acorn Division mill in Delta, B.C., on Friday September 14, 2012.
3 top stock picks from Barometer’s David Burrows
David Burrows.
Cloud computing is here. Are you ready?
Wayne Ingram, managing director of technology for Accenture Canada.
Weary Halladay undeterred despite struggles to find his rhythm
Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay reacts Tuesday after allowing a two-run homer to Don Kelly of the Detroit Tigers.
Be cautious, citizens, with citizen’s-arrest power
David Chen of the Lucky Moose Food Mart, whose action led to greater power to make citizen’s arrest. (Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail)
Bloomberg’s battle against fat went too far
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and a soft-drink container. (Damon Winter/The New York Times)
As clouds gather in Quebec, tax talk adds to miners’ pain
Sophie Cousineau
Oil patch eyes potential NWT shale boom
An MGM Energy Corp. well in the Northwest Territories: Early drilling has raised hopes for a northern oil boom.
New gas bars fuel revenue at Sobey's parent Empire Co.
New gas bars fuel revenue at Sobey's parent Empire Co.
Transcript: What's the opportunity for women leaders in Russia?
marina-treshchova from talking management video
Work-life balance is not just women's problem
The lessons of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In – her expression for the full commitment women must make to their choices – are far more broadly applicable, to men as well as women.
The hidden dangers of playing it safe with your career
Harvey Schachter
How can I paper over big gaps on my résumé?
Eileen Dooley
Alberta hiking security deposits for energy companies
Alberta hiking security deposits for energy companies
Real Hipsters of Vancouver: Coming soon (they hope) to your TV
Britt Irvin and Jesse Haddock have set up shop as Guilty Pleasure Television: ‘Hipster [is] such a popular word these days,’ says Irvin. [But] we hadn’t had a show ... seeing the inside world of that.’
Senators acquire forward Matt Kassian from Wild for late draft pick
This Ottawa Senators jersey in Ottawa Wednesday Aug 22, 2007.
Justin Timberlake’s new album: It's smooth
On his first album in seven years, Justin Timberlake trades in the disco-ball-smashing, Prince-style dance pop of 2006’s FutureSex/LoveSounds for smoother R&B.
Ottawa grants Air Canada pension reprieve, imposes executive pay freeze
An Air Canada plane lands at the Calgary International Airport.
Distraught witness confronts crew member charged in ferry sinking
Lifeboats from the Queen of the North sit on the deck of the Canadian Coast Guard vessel Sir Wilfred Laurier while on route to Prince Rupert, B.C., on March 22, 2006.
Oxford Properties looks to Europe to boost real estate portfolio
Blake Hutcheson, president and CEO of Oxford Properties
Impact defender Camara wants to become permanent resident in Montreal
Montreal Impact's Hassoun Camara battles for possession of the ball during first half MLS action in Montreal, Sunday, July 8, 2012.
Andrea Dorfman: from YouTube sensation to community activism
Halifax multimedia artist Andrea Dorfman had a YouTube hit with How to be Alone.
Michael Adamson is the king of pop-ups
Toronto artist Michael Adamson has spearheaded guerrilla shows and inspired a new generation of painters to be more painterly.
Tyler Gray on quest for fresh and wild
Mikuni Wild Harvest founder Tyler Gray has revived the appetite for rustic and rare edibles.
Daniel Torjman keeps it clothes to home
Toronto clothing designer and entrepreneur Daniel Torjman is determined to produce his goods locally to give new life to the garment industry.
Alberta man charged with public mischief over faking own disappearance
Tesla seeks one more innovation: profit
A customer drives a Model S out of Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif., in a file photo.
Conrad Black faces Tax Court battle in May
Conrad Black takes his seat at a luncheon at the Empire Club in Toronto on Friday, June 22, 2012.
Call me, maybe – but here's why you shouldn't dare leave a voicemail
Cheerful woman talking on cell phone
Raonic through to fourth round at Indian Wells with victory over Cilic
Milos Raonic of Canada returns a shot against Marin Cilic of Croatia during their match at the BNP Paribas Open ATP tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, March 12, 2013.
David Rosenberg to investors: Be wary of following the herd
U.S. regulator approves Boeing 787 certification plan
A Dreamliner belonging to Polish airline LOT is parked on the tarmac at Chopin International Airport in Warsaw Feb. 13, 2013. Poland’s national airline has said it will not use its Boeing Dreamliner passenger jets before October.
Need to find the perfect cheese? Just ask Canada's newest maître fromager
Afrim Pristine at the Cheese Boutique in Toronto
Got pope fever? You’ll want to check out this Art Gallery of Ontario exhibit
Art Gallery of Ontario: Revealing the Early Renaissance, Giotto di Bondone, Italian, about 1266 – 1337. The Peruzzi Altarpiece Tempera and gold leaf on panel 105.7 x 250.2 cm. From the North Carolina Museum of Art
A look at life inside the International Space Station
The International Space Station with the docked space shuttle Endeavour.
DBRS downgrades Rona debt
DBRS downgrades Rona debt
14 dividend-paying utilities to power your portfolio
The overlooked path to dividends
Fabrice Taylor
The five biggest mistakes of growth investors
Chris Umiastowski
SkyLink, a buyout gone bad, files for bankruptcy
SkyLink, a buyout gone bad, files for bankruptcy
Stock to watch: Speculation mounts on Vodafone-Verizon merger
Inheritance may boost plans for home, baby bump
Elizabeth and Tristan, in their mid-to-late 30s, want to buy a home and start a family. The couple will be receiving a $150,000 inheritance from Elizabeth’s late uncle in the near future – and they want to make sure they use the money wisely.
Meet (and eat) the new gourmet meat: Rabbit
Rabbit mortadella crostini: Chefs get tired of working with the same proteins and look for something different to help their menus stand out.
Cameron’s bunker mentality is making things worse
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s ‘there is no alternative’ speech on the U.K. economy has aroused much criticism.
Innu leader says stray dogs in Labrador won’t be shot
The close: Dow tallies eighth-straight gain
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, February 13, 2013.
Sharks on spring break?
Alberta signs $85-million deal to help Métis settlements
File photo of Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand with the Métis Infinity Flag.
Federal contracting watchdog digs deeper, finds more cooked deals
Women, work and the real problem behind Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg's new book
Facebook's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg speaks to the media during a news conference at the Facebook office in New York December 2, 2011.
Divided over Daugavins: Everyone has an opinion on shootout move
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask looks on as Ottawa Senator Kaspars Daugavins attempts an unconventional way of shooting the puck with the tip of his stick during a shoot out and in Ottawa Monday March 11, 2013.
Man named in random subway stabbing now charged in other attacks
Cassim Celani Cummings, 20, charged by Toronto police in a stabbing on a TTC train in February, 2013.
Window of opportunity may be closing for Canadian LNG exports
Undated file photo shows an Australia ship carrying liquefied natural gas sailing off the coast of Western Australia.
Former Vancouver city councillor Suzanne Anton to run as B.C. Liberals candidate
NPA candidate Suzanne Anton arrives on stage after losing the election to Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Pick the Pope: Who are the Cardinals in contention?
Cardinal Peter Turkson (C) of Ghana attends a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 12, 2013. All cardinals, including those over 80 who will not vote in the conclave, celebrate Mass in St Peter's Basilica to pray for the election of the new pope. The Mass is called "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontefice" ("For the Election of the Roman Pontiff") and is open to the public.
Frattin could be on the move as Carlyle looks for balance in Leafs’ lineup
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Frattin skates along the bench and is congratulated by teammates after he scored the winning goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto January 31, 2013.
The fear gauge: Stirred, not shaken
Ridge Lytton Springs 2010, California
Quebec hamlet thrust into papal spotlight
L'Église La Motte, built in 1937, was the local parish that Cardinal Marc Ouellet and his family attended growing up in La Motte, Quebec. It is also the church where Cardinal Ouellet was ordained in 1968. The building, photographed Feb 13, 2013, now functions as a community centre as well as a Catholic church.
RBC hires banker to beef up diversified team
Canadian pension plans ‘returned to positive territory’ in the third quarter, according to a study by RBC Investor Services.
U.S. lawmakers unveil duelling budget plans
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan holds a news conference to unveil the Republicans' budget resolution in Washington March 12, 2013.
Project Paso Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California
Running Duck Fairtrade Organic Chardonnay 2012 (South Africa)
Fed model suggests U.S. stocks will soar – and then land with a thud
Torre Quarto Bottaccia Uva di Troia 2009 (Italy)
Sterling Vintner’s Merlot 2009, California
Pierre Henri Morel Signargues Cotes du Rhone-Villages 2010 (France)
Intesa a nice-looking bank, shame it’s in Italy
Hahn Pinot Noir Monterey 2011, California
Vatican 'chimney watchers' wait for the smoke
Black smoke rises from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City indicating that no decision has been made after the first day of voting for the election of a new pope, March 12, 2013. Roman Catholic Cardinals started a conclave on Tuesday to elect a successor to Pope Benedict, who abdicated last month.
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First Quantum snaps up Inmet – maybe too easily
Sean Silcoff
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