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March 17

Who loses and wins when Ottawa encourages artificially high mortgage rates?
Robert McLister
Oilers continue turnaround with 3-2 win over Predators
Edmonton Oilers' Lennart Petrell celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 17, 2013.
Arrival is here to shake up Vancouver’s cultural scene
Artist Paul Wong recalls his memories of working on projects at the Waldorf Hotel as he stands outside the establishment in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, January 19, 2013.
Surrey will host U.S. customs agents in bid to ease border congestion
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin says there are more people crossing into the U.S. from Canada that are suspected of alliances with terrorist organizations than there are from Mexico.
Does the pandas’ visit represent a diplomatic bear hug between Beijing and Ottawa?
Giant panda Er Shun is pictured at the zoo in Chongqing in 2012. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced two giant pandas, Er Shun and Ji Li, will spend 10 years in two Canadian zoos.
A difficult balance of interests for Northern Gateway Pipelines
Protesters demonstrate against the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline in Vancouver on Jan. 14, 2013.
The fight to protect what’s left of old-growth forests
A 22,000 name petition was presented to legislature calling on government to protect old growth forests in British Columbia recently. On Saturday March 16, 2013 over a 1000 people rallied together and marched from Centennial Square through downtown Victoria to the Legislative grounds to have their voices heard.
Which campaign team will win the pull?
For bc-dispatch by David Parkins
Maze caps record-breaking season with giant slalom victory
Slovenia's Tina Maze shows the crystal globe trophy of the women's alpine skiing giant slalom at the World Cup finals in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Low voter turnout mars Zimbabwe referendum on limiting Mugabe's power
Zimbabwean election officials count ballot papers after the close of voting on a referendum in Harare, on March 16, 2013. Zimbabweans voted on Saturday in the referendum expected to endorse a new constitution that would trim presidential powers and pave the way for an election to decide whether Robert Mugabe extends his three-decade rule.
Best pictures from March 17
Elk call imitation bags man $1,500 at sportsmen’s show
Shane Donner becomes Canadian elk calling champion in Edmonton on March 17, 2013.
Canadian content at March Madness
Michigan's guard Nik Stauskas of Mississauga, Ont. drives against Indiana's guard Jordan Hulls during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Michigan March 10, 2013.
Gay teen holds the line for Manitoba bullying bill
Evan Wiens, 16, is trying to start a gay-straight alliance in his high school in Steinbach, Man.
Gonzaga and Canadian duo nab one of four No. 1 seeds at March Madness
Gonzaga's Kevin Pangos reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against Saint Mary's during the first half of the West Coast Conference tournament championship NCAA college basketball game, Monday, March 11, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
In pictures: Into the mind of urban freeskiers
Professional free skiers JP Auclair and Tom Wallisch ski a wall down a back lane during filming of "Into the Mind" while on location in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, March 15, 2013.
Ottawa finds a home for Lord Stanley memorial
Paul Kitchen is heading up a campaign to have a memorial erected in Ottawa of Lord Stanley March 17, 2013 in Ottawa.
South African Thomas Aiken wins Avantha Masters
Thomas Aiken
Nadal rallies to beat Del Potro in Paribas Open final
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in the men's singles final match to win the BNP Paribas Open ATP tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, March 17, 2013.
Senators put an end to more than one streak by beating Jets
Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson (11) celebrates a goal with teammates Guillaume Latendresse (73) and Zack Smith (15) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Why I bagged some shares in Coach
Coach’s staying power comes from its ability to serve both upscale and aspirational customers.
Freeskiers turn Calgary into urban halfpipe
Professional free skier Tom Wallisch jumps a rail down a back lane during filming of "Into the Mind" while on location in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, March 15, 2013.
Bears’ Forte calls proposed NFL helmet rule ‘absurd’
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is questioning a proposed rule that would penalize ball carriers who lead with the crown of their helmet outside of the tackle box
Why the U.S. dollar is ‘the best horse in the glue factory’
An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank counts money next to stacks of one hundred U.S. dollar banknotes at the bank's headquarters in Seoul, August 11, 2011.
Lululemon’s hurdle: Handling all those customers
Astonishing market puzzles value seeker
Brian Milner
U.S. economy heating up, but not enough for Fed policy change
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke appears before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington February 26, 2013.
U.K. budget sets table for Carney
A bus passes the Bank of England in the city of London on Nov. 26, 2012. Britain named Canadian central bank chief Mark Carney as the next governor of the Bank of England.
Store wars: Retail landlords battle for high-end tenants
Nordstrom’s impending arrival has launched a new era for Canadian department stores.
Argentina should accept the near-unanimity of the Falklanders
The Governor of the Falkland Islanders and an enthusiastic voter in the March 11 referendum.
John Lounds: Keeping it wild where it really counts
Nature Conservancy of Canada CEO John Lounds: ‘We don’t find it very productive to take stands on various issues that aren’t about our own business, which is to ensure more private land is put into conservation across the country.’
Supreme Court judges would do us a justice if they wrote books
SEPTEMBER 26, 1990 -- THREE WOMEN JUSTICES -- On April 17, 1989 Beverley McLachlin, centre, was sworn to join Justices Bertha Wilson, left, and Claire L'Heureux-Dubé on the Supreme Court of Canada.
In quest for skilled workers, U.S. looks to Canada as an example
U.S. lawmakers will soon consider a plan to tackle several priorities – better border security, more visas for skilled workers, and a path to legal status for an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally.
Video: Art, sport and adrenaline combine as J.P. Auclair skis the streets of Trail, B.C.
The jobless face harsh choices a year after Electro-Motive shutdown
The pair struggled in the aftermath to provide for their young family with both parents out of work. At the time, Ms. Smith wasn't eligible for benefits because she was off on maternity leave caring for their youngest daughter when the plant was shut down.
Nadal pulls out of Sony Open in Miami
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their men's singles semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open ATP tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, March 16, 2013.
Socially responsible investment funds hold their own
I used to be part of the team – now I’m the boss
Take note: The emotion can kill a deal
Harvey Schachter
Bringing clarity to your corporate vision
Harvey Schachter
Ottawa poised to revisit skills gap in federal budget
The Parliament Buildings are silhouetted as the sun sets while MPs prepare to vote on Bill C38, the federal budget bill, in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
No visors? The ayes have it, for now in NHL
New York Rangers' Marc Staal is helped off the ice after being injured during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in New York. The injury has increased the call for the mandatory use of visors in the NHL.
This week’s five NHL games to watch
Calgary Flames' Blake Comeau, right, celebrates his goal with teammates, Mikael Backlund, left, from Sweden, and Jiri Hudler, from the Czech Republic, during their 6-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday, March 15, 2013. Sportsnet West will carry Calgary’s clash with the Dallas Stars on Monday night.
Canada’s figure skating depth bodes well for first Olympic team event
Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform in the ice dance short dance at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013 in London, Ont. Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Last fugitive surrenders after Quebec jail break; 3 others arrested
Police vehicles block a road just outside the town of Chertsey, Que., March 17, 2013, during a search for escaped prisoners.
Meaghan Benfeito wins FINA diving silver for Canada
Canada's Meaghan Benfeito performs a dive during the women's 10m platform preliminary round at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 8, 2012.
Rachel Homan's rink rebounds with a pair of wins at curling worlds
Canada's skip Rachel Homan calls the sweep as they play against host team Latvia at the world women's curling championship in Riga, Latvia on Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Canada wins two golds in World Cup team snowboard cross
Dominique Maltais of Canada in action during the women's World Cup Snowboard Cross qualification race, in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, Friday, March 15, 2013.
Holzer’s struggles indicative of Maple Leafs thin blueline
Toronto Maple Leafs' Korbinian Holzer (right) and Winnipeg Jets' Zach Bogosian trade blows during period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday March 16, 2013.
Federal officials seek mine cleanup in NWT over arsenic, asbestos fears
Various photos taken in and around Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories. Sitting unsed on the outskirts of town is this Giant Mine site.
8 cool things to check out at Canadian Music Week
Rihanna will play the Air Canada Centre.
8 Pink Tartan secrets to cracking Canada's fashion elite
Lives Lived: Giuseppe Favaro, 84
Giuseppe Favaro
Fingerling Potatoes with Roquefort
It's a real-life fight club – for abused women and children
Golden Glove winner Fitzroy Brae teaches women how to throw a punch.
Hours of culture: Five things you should check out this week
Phil Spector Talk about an elite team for a true-crime drama – David Mamet wrote and directed this biopic about the legendary record producer, Al Pacino plays Spector and Helen Mirren plays his attorney, Linda Kenney Baden. The real Spector was charged with the murder of a woman in 2003. The movie offers Pacino the juiciest of roles, playing the most notorious of music eccentrics. (HBO Canada, March 24 at 9 p.m.)
Strengthen your wrists right at your computer
Postpartum depression: A red flag for other mental illnesses?
A pregnant woman close to giving birth.
An ‘alarm clock’ for nerds
Meet the most powerful man in music
Canadian music promoter Arthur Fogel
3 ways to control your eating (counting calories isn't one of them)
Leslie Beck
LeBron leads Heat past Raptors for 22nd straight win
Miami Heat LeBron James (R) and teammate Chris Bosh (L) high five each other during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, March 17, 2013.
Canadiens sign prospect Darren Dietz to three-year deal
Chelsea climbs to third in EPL as Spurs lose again
Juan Mata (L) of Chelsea and Gary O'Neil of West Ham jump for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London, March 17, 2013.
Military faces deeper cuts in looming budget, document reveals
France's Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, centre, inspects the honour guard outside of Parliament Hill before meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa March 13, 2013.
No signs of deposit flight, says Bank of Spain
People gather at an automatic teller machine in Nicosia on March 16, 2013. Frustration over a delayed bailout turned to incredulity and anger in Cyprus on Saturday as islanders woke up to news that savers would be footing part of the bill to avert national bankruptcy. Small queues of people gathered at cash machines across the island to withdraw money on Saturday, while co-operative credit societies had to shut to prevent a run on deposits.
Pennsylvania bus crash kills pregnant lacrosse coach
Rescue personnel remove a tarp after a tour bus crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Saturday, March 16, 2013, near Carlisle, Pa. Lacrosse players from Seton Hill University and three coaches were among the 23 people aboard when the bus crashed at about 9 a.m.ET, turnpike spokeswoman Renee Colborn said. It’s not clear what caused the crash, but state police were investigating, said Megan Silverstram of the Cumberland County public safety department.
Bonifacio, Izturis allow Blue Jays to diversify offence
Toronto Blue Jays Maicer Izturis, left, and Emilio Bonifacio walk to the batting cage during a workout before a Major League Baseball spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Dunedin, Florida, March 16, 2013.
Radical Cyprus deposit tax risks dangerous precedent for euro zone
People queue to use an ATM machine outside of a Laiki Bank branch in Larnaca, Cyprus, on March 16, 2013. Many rushed to cooperative banks which are open Saturdays in Cyprus after learning that the terms of a bailout deal that the cash-strapped country hammered out with international lenders includes a one-time levy on bank deposits.
Toronto school trustee put on life support after fire
Irene Atkinson has been a Toronto school trustee since 1972 and is pictured in this 2000 file photo. A fire inside Ms. Atkinson’s High Park Boulevard home this past weekend has left her in hospital, on life support and in an induced coma, as she is treated for smoke inhalation.
The week's best web reads: Morningstar's 5 favourite new ETFs
Philippe Couillard wins Quebec Liberal leadership on pledge to renew the party
New Quebec Liberal Party leader Philippe Couillard gets a kiss from his wife, Suzanne Pilote, after wining the leadership at the party’s convention on Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Montreal.
Departing B.C. teachers’ union head says Clark’s ‘goose is cooked’
B.C. Teachers Federation President Susan Lambert is stepping down at the end of the 2013 school year.
Cyprus delays vote on bailout levy targeting bank deposits
A woman with children walks past a branch of Bank of Cyprus at Glyfada suburb in Athens March 17, 2013. Athens has started exploring local lenders' interest in taking over the Greek units of Cypriot banks, as part of the island's international bailout agreed earlier on Saturday, Greece's finance minister said.
China’s premier vows ‘self-imposed revolution’ for government, environment
China's newly appointed Premier Li Keqiang, centre, speaks during a press conference after the closing ceremony of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Sunday, March 17, 2013. China's new leaders pledged to run a cleaner, more efficient government and slash spending on official perks Sunday as the ceremonial legislature wrapped up a pivotal session to install a new leadership in a once-a-decade transfer of power.
Fighters take to the mat at UFC 158
Mike Ricci, right, from Canada, grapples with Colin Fletcher, from England, during their UFC 158 lightweight fight in Montreal, Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Devastating blows from UFC 158
Darren Elkins from the United States, left, trades blows with Antonio Carvalho from Canada during their UFC 158 featherweight fight in Montreal, Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Red Wings rout Canucks for second straight time
Vancouver Canucks' goalie Roberto Luongo allows a goal to Detroit Red Wings' Daniel Cleary, not pictured, during the third period of an NHL game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 16, 2013.
Georges St-Pierre dominates Nick Diaz en route to lopsided win at UFC 158
Georges St-Pierre, left, from Canada lands a blow to Nick Diaz from the United States during their UFC 158 welterweight title fight in Montreal, Saturday, March 16, 2013.
March 17: Your lookahead horoscope
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