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The 5 senses of flavour: How colour and sound can make your dinner taste better
When guests ordered the sonic cake pop dessert during an experimental pop-up at the House of Wolf in London recently, the nugget of chocolate-covered bittersweet toffee was delivered alongside a small card with a phone number to call and the direction: “dial 1 for sweet, 2 for bitter.”
U.K. sends plane-load of cash to Cyprus for its troops
A no-entry sign is seen outside a branch of Bank of Cyprus U.K., in central London March 18, 2013. About 3,500 British military personnel are based in Cyprus.
Sonali Deraniyagala's tsunami memoir: One of the saddest stories a human being could ever tell
Sonali Deraniyagala: For years, she says, she was ‘cradled by shock,’ too stunned actually to feel her loss.
Lepreau refuelling problem could cost up to $600,000 daily: NB Power
Electricity production at the Point Lepreau nuclear generating station has been cut to 35 per cent because plugs at each end of the fuel channels are too tight, slowing the ability to refuel.
Does this Canadian-born bladesmith make the world's best knives? This celebrity chef thinks so
Bladesmith Murray Carter.
Keystone is the Democrats’ new litmus test
On Thursday, Nancy Pelosi, the ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, said the oil that would flow to the Gulf Coast through Keystone XL ‘is for export.’ Supporters of the project, including major refiner Valero Energy Corp., maintain that’s not true.
Mirtle: Reimer or Scrivens? The Leafs' dilemma continues
Did chemical weapons kill people in Syria today?
Residents and medics transport a Syrian Army soldier, wounded in what they said was a chemical weapon attack near Aleppo, to a hospital on March 19, 2013.
Homeland executive producer dies suddenly of heart attack
ThyssenKrupp steeled for the worst
A ThyssenKrupp worker takes a sample of boiling metal from a blast furnace at the company’s largest German steel factory, in Duisburg.
Small dealers struggle to reach pre-crisis peaks
The heart of Canada’s financial district at the corner of King and Bay streets in Toronto.
Senate panel approves Obama’s choices for Wall Street regulators
Former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White faces little opposition to her nomination as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cyprus crisis deepens as bailout rejected
Protesters shout slogans during an anti-bailout rally outside the parliament in Nicosia March 19, 2013. Cypriot lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected a deeply unpopular tax on bank deposits on Tuesday.
Ontario NDP slams Ornge for awarding nearly $2-million in bonuses to staff
An Ornge helicopter of Ontario's air ambulance service is shown in a handout photo.
Transcript: Demographic contraction and the issue of Russia's shrinking work force
Red Square near the Kremlin in Moscow. Russia's work force is expected to decline as baby boomers retire and the upcoming population is smaller.
Fee change: EBay lures Amazon sellers miffed by new costs
EBay profit expands 18 per cent in fourth quarter
Dundee Industrial REIT offers $226-million for C2C Industrial
C2C’s holdings include 2.5 million square feet of gross leasable area in Halifax, Edmonton, the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Montreal Area.
U.S. probes Microsoft over foreign bribery allegation: report
In this Monday, June 18, 2012, file photo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer comments on the Windows 8 operating system.
First nation says 1946 shipwreck still oozes oil
Hartley Bay, B.C. Hartley Bay is an isolated community, accessible by air and water only is located at the mouth of Douglas Channel, 90 miles southeast of Prince Rupert.
TTC chief says ‘I’m sorry’ on YouTube for service problems
TTC CEO Andy Byford delivers a video apology to system users on March 19, 2013, for serious service problems on the subway the previous night.
Canadians in the running for James Beard cookbook awards
Detail of the cover of Burma, Rivers of Flavor, a cookbook by Naomi Duguid.
Why your car uses more gas than you thought it would
Greenpeace admits allegations against Resolute were inaccurate
The Montagnes Blanches area of Quebec is the area where Greenpeace wrongly alleged Resolute Forest Products was breaching the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement.
Rona finally gets the CEO it needs – better late than never
Sean Silcoff
Quebec corruption inquiry to be extended until 2015
Quebec Justice Minister Bertrand St-Arnaud announces the extension of the Charbonneau Commission Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the legislature in Quebec City.
Flaherty's decision to intervene in mortgage war raises questions
Residential and commercial buildings are pictured in Vancouver, B.C. in June 2011.
Yoga pants recalled, Twitter creates #whitegirlpanic hashtag
A screen grab from Lululemon's latest ad poking fun at its own customers.
Supplier of too-sheer yoga pants insists it stuck to Lululemon design
A Lululemon store on Queen St. West in Toronto. Lululemon said Monday it will take a ‘significant’ financial hit as a result of production problems and an expected shortage of its signature black ‘luon’ women’s yoga pants.
Have your say: How do we make time for happiness amid the daily grind?
Senators lose forward Milan Michalek to knee surgery
Montreal Canadiens' Erik Cole (L) collides with Ottawa Senators' Milan Michalek during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa March 16, 2012.
Sabres try to quiet controversy before taking on Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (30) reaches out to stop the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 16, 2013.
At midday: Cyprus anxiety kicks in, hits stocks
Credit-rating obsession could cost Philippines dearly
Debt markets have already rewarded President Benigno Aquino’s administration for good governance.
Montreal startup jumps on opportunity from Google Reader demise
Courses: PGA National & PGA Village
PGA National
Wall Street targets: To infinity and beyond!
Federal budget watch: Do you feel you have the skills to get a job in your region?
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will table his next budget on March 21, 2013.
Battle brews between small telco, federal complaints panel
Howard Maker, Canada’s Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services
Harper names envoy for first nations concerns on pipelines and energy
Douglas Channel, the proposed termination point for an oil pipeline in the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project, is pictured in an aerial view in Kitimat, B.C., on January 10, 2012.
Sun News seeks 5-year deal for spot on digital basic cable
Sun News’ Pat Bolland and Alex Pierson are seen in this file photo.
Romero to work on delivery in minor-league game
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero
Luka Magnotta collapses while hearing evidence in his gruesome case
Luka Rocco Magnotta in a courtroom sketch, Jan. 9, 2013 in Montreal.
Exploiting the Holocaust has become all too acceptable in Canada
Tema Smith
In sea of debt, Transocean to prime payout pump
A supply vessel passes next to the ultra-deep-water drill ship Discoverer Inspiration in the Gulf of Mexico.
Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods: Do you think they're the real deal?
In this 2013 photo provided by Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn, golfer Tiger Woods and skier Lindsey Vonn pose for a portrait. Two months after rumors began circulating in Europe, Woods and Vonn posted separate items on their Facebook pages Monday, March 18, 2013, to announce their relationship. (AP Photo/Courtesy Tiger Woods/Lindsey Vonn) MANDATORY CREDIT TO COURTESY TIGER WOODS/LINDSEY VONN
Why Harper’s budget could be bad news for Nova Scotia’s bottom line
Premier Darrell Dexter announces that the Nova Scotia government has reached a new agreement to reopen the shuttered NewPage Port Hawkesbury paper mill in Cape Breton, Sept. 22, 2012. The mill shut down last September, throwing some 600 people out of work and affecting another 400 forestry contractors.
Toronto FC waives midfielder Matt Stinson
Toronto FC's Matt Stinson heads the ball
Sorry, but Canada was never the No. 1 place to live
Frances Woolley
India’s underdeveloped tax system gives gold its lustre
Budget to stress skills training, infrastructure: Flaherty to Tory caucus
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty.
Kia’s start/stop system will save you money at red lights
2013 Kia Rio five-door
Wes Welker’s agents respond to Patriots owner Kraft
New England Patriots' Wes Welker catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in Seattle.
In photos: 28 bold looks from Toronto Fashion Week, Day 1
The last time Camilleri took to the runway was in 2011 with her lush fur label IZMA, whose loss I've mourned (and swishy coats I've missed). Indeed, she's been pushing skins for years and it was good to see them back, though this time they were faux.
Winnipeg shoppers rounded up by sheriffs to sit in jury box
Shoppers at a Winnipeg mall were surprised to be personally recruited for jury duty.
Golf This Week: Spieth’s whirlwind ride to PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth
Totti leaves door open for Italy recall
AS Roma's Francesco Totti (R) celebrates with teammate Miralem Pjanic after scoring against Juventus during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the Olympic stadium in Rome February 16, 2013.
Closing of research stations belies Ottawa’s claim that it is protecting the environment
The PEARL research station in Eureka, Nunavut, in a screen grab from www.candac.ca.
Google Chromebooks come to Canada, finally
The Google Chromebook Pixel laptop computer is shown at an announcement in San Francisco, Feb. 21, 2013.
Andrew Bynum’s season over for struggling Sixers
Injured Philadelphia 76ers centre Andrew Bynum sits on the bench before the start of the Indiana Pacers versus the 76ers NBA basketball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 16, 2013.
Hot Docs returns for its 20th year. Here's what's in store (so far)
The Manor: Shawney Cohen reluctantly returns home to a small Ontario town to help his family through a difficult time: his 400-pound father is about to undergo stomach reduction surgery, his 85-pound mother refuses to acknowledge her complicated relationship with food and his younger brother needs help running their unconventional family business.
Target's Canadian debut: Best. News. Ever?
Shelves are stocked at a Target store in Guelph, Ontario, March 4, 2013, as the American retail giant prepares to open its first three pilot stores in Canada on March 5.
U.K. has little room to manoeuvre on budget
Campaigners dressed as Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne protest in London.
Canada’s Homan splits two games at women’s world curling championship
Canada's skip Rachel Homan delivers a stone during their World Women's Curling Championship qualification round match against Italy in Riga March 19, 2013.
Lives Lived: Christopher Dawber, 69
Couche-Tard results fall short of expectations
A dog named Roxy waits outside a Couche-Tard convenience store in Montreal, April 18, 2012.
At the open: Indexes inch up, Lululemon takes tumble
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange March 5, 2013. The Dow surged to a new record on Tuesday, breaking through levels last seen in 2007 as investors extended 2013's rally.
Rise of business lending leaves household borrowing behind
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said in a statement during the earnings period that it expects the demand for business credit to continue to grow at a healthy rate. “Businesses have tried to take advantage of a strong Canadian dollar and the U.S. recovery to invest,” BMO chief economist Douglas Porter said.
Cyprus troubles, lacklustre economic data weigh on Canadian dollar
Canadian dollars, or loonies, sit on its American counterpart on Thursday Sept. 20, 2007 in Montreal.
Highwire stuntman plans to cross Grand Canyon without a tether
Aerialist Nik Wallenda walks over Niagara Falls on a tightrope in Niagara Falls, Ont., on June 15, 2012.
Cyprus fallout: some EU deposits are more equal than others
Carl Mortished
Factory sales raise concerns about January growth
Stewart Clarke uses a small mirror and flash light to inspect components inside the D-JET's engine. Canadian manufacturers recorded their fourth month of sales declines in five months in January.
Electronic Arts CEO quits as stumbling game maker misses targets
Electronic Arts' Chief Executive Officer John Riccitiello poses during E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, in Los Angeles in this June 8, 2011 file photo. Riccitiello has resigned, saying he was "accountable" for the company's missing operational targets. Riccitiello will step down from his post as CEO and member of the board of directors on March 30, the video game company said on March 18, 2013.
Carrick on money: My mistake? Buying a house at 21
Young woman worried about money, just bought a house.
Rihanna rocks without apology at Toronto concert
Singer Rihanna performs at The Forum in Kentish Town in London November 19, 2012. Rihanna is touring to promote her latest album "Unapologetic.”
Morning Briefing: 10th anniversary of Iraq invasion marked by wave of bombings
A police officer stands guard at the site of car bomb attack in Baghdad's Sadr City, March 19, 2013.
Israeli coalition, corn prices cloud outlook for Potash Corp.
Sean Silcoff
Attention, Target shoppers: Please explain the hoopla
Consumers visiting Target’s new Canadian locations this year will likely see higher prices on similar goods due to Bank of Canada policy.
The 8 victory lessons Liberals and NDP should take from the Conservatives
Messaging is a key strength of the Harper government. For the last five years the party has been endlessly repeating the message that it has been strong on the economy. Contrary to the actual situation of a growing deficit, poll after poll has indicated that the public believe that they have been doing a good job on the economy.
U.S. housing starts point to growing economic momentum
In this Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, photo a new home is constructed in Pepper Pike, Ohio
Rona taps ’turnaround’ specialist as next CEO
Robert Sawyer will become CEO of home-improvement retailer Rona next month.
How to solve problem of jobs without people and people without jobs?
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is seen in a Feb. 8, 2013 file photo.
Premarket: Indexes head for modest gains, Lululemon shares dive
What good is denying Employment Insurance if users turn to welfare?
Dowbiggin: The price is wrong for NHL GMs looking to add talent before deadline
Calgary Flames Mike Cammalleri shoots against the Dallas Stars during the second period of their NHL game in Dallas, Texas February 17, 2013.
Business spending, U.S. restraint to slow economic growth: RBC
Construction work being done on a condominium site at Bathurst Street and Fork York Blvd. in Toronto on May 29, 2012. RBC is forecasting GDP growth of 1.8 per cent in 2013.
Indie singer-songwriter Jason Molina dies
Jason Molina performs with the band Magnolia Electric Company.
Faulty info in feds’ Omar Khadr file suggests he killed two Afghans
In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, Omar Khadr attends a hearing in the courthouse for the U.S. military war crimes commission at the Camp Justice compound on Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base in Cuba, April 28, 2010. The youngest Guantanamo prisoner, Khadr, who was a 15-year-old fighting in Afghanistan when captured in 2002, was sent to finish his sentence in his native Canada on September 29, 2012,
Education Ticker: Resource salaries don’t reflect qualifications
Simona Chiose
Outgoing Bank of Japan head warns no quick fix to deflation
Outgoing Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa leaves after his last news conference as head of the central bank, in Tokyo March 19, 2013. Shirakawa said on Tuesday central banks must respect communication with markets but in the end have to make monetary policy decisions that are most desirable for long term economic growth.
What's better for deep snow: 4WD or AWD?
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Arctic
Boeing signs $16-billion landmark order with Ryanair
Ryanair Ltd.’s chief executive Michael O’Leary speaks to the media in Vitrolles, southern France, Jan. 16, 2013.
British inflation hits nine-month high as oil prices jump
Vegetables are seen for sale in Soho's Berwick Street Market in central London May 17, 2011.
8 social media tracking tools you should be using
Online Marketing Map
Proletarian Chrétien still plays the outsider
Lawrence Martin
Justin Trudeau has charm, good hair and a chance
Margaret Wente
March 19: A gay teen’s battle, and other letters to the editor
Evan Wiens is trying to start a gay-straight alliance (GSA) at Steinbach Regional Secondary School, where he’s the only student who has come out as gay.
Why Liberals and New Democrats should share a bed
New Democrat Nathan Cullen and Liberal Joyce Murray: Compared to the right’s slow tortoise crawl to uniting, progressives are showing a hare-like hop.
New technology to offer something like ‘Google Street View’ – of the colon
Flaherty to make skills training a budget focus
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will table his next budget on March 21, 2013.
Cyprus aims to let small savers out of deposit tax
People are reflected at a glass door of a closed branch of Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia March 19, 2013.
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