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March 23

Impact tops Red Bulls on Di Vaio goal for fourth straight win
New York Red Bulls' Dax McCarty, left, and Montreal Impact's Andrea Pisanu battle for possession of the ball during first half of Major League Soccer action at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on Saturday March 23, 2013.
Montreal-born Joe Weider, bodybuilding icon, dies at 93
Legendary publisher, promoter and weightlifter Joe Weider, who created the Mr. Olympia contest and who brought California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the U.S., poses for a portrait at his home in Los Angeles in this November 15, 2006 file photo. Weider died on Saturday at age 93, his publicist said.
Canadian pitcher Ryan Kellogg throws no-hitter for Arizona State Sun Devils
Baseballs are seen in this file photo.
Vanek strikes twice in Sabres’ win over Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller makes a save against Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec during third period NHL action in Montreal, Saturday, March 23, 2013.
Leafs capitalize on few chances, escape with rare win over Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri (left) skaes along the Leafs bench as he celebrates scoring against Boston Bruins during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday March 23, 2013.
France sends troops to Central African Republic to stem rebel insurgency
Chadian soldiers ride on a truck in a large convoy of other Chadian soldiers who are fighting in support of Central African Republic president Francois Bozize, and are pictured in January, 2013. France has sent troops to defend the Central African Republic’s airport following heightened hostilities from the rebels.
Milos Raonic makes quick work of Guillaume Rufin at Sony Open
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.
Manuel Osborne-Paradis wins Canadian downhill title in Whistler
Manuel Osborne-Paradis of Canada races down the hill during the first men's downhill training run of the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup in Lake Louise, Alta., Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
Boston Blades ride power play to first-ever Clarkson Cup championship
The Clarkson Cup is seen in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Thursday March 7, 2013.
Second Canadian identified at site of Algeria gas plant siege: RCMP
Algerian soldiers are seen at the Tiguentourine Gas Plant in In Amenas, 1600 kilometres southeast of Algiers, on Jan. 31, 2013.
Live Blog: Saturday night hockey
Ontario liquor store workers to take strike vote
An LCBO outlet in downtown Toronto in this photo from Dec. 14, 2012. LCBO unionized workers will take a strike vote next month.
Senators capitalize as Lightning go out like lambs
Ottawa Senators' Zach Smith (L) tries to steal the puck from Tampa Bay Lightnings' Matt Carle during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa March 23, 2013.
Messi magic keeps Argentina on top in South America
Argentina's Leonel Messi celebrates after he scored their second goal against Venezuela in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Buenos Aires March 22, 2013.
Late goal saves African champions Nigeria from defeat
Kenya's David Owino (C) challenges Nigeria's Victor Moses (R) during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar March 23, 2013.
Canada drops semi-final to Scotland at world women’s curling championship
Canada's skip Rachel Homan delivers a stone during their World Women's Curling Championship semi-final match against Scotland in Riga March 23, 2013.
Trudeau, Joyce Murray butt heads on strategic voting
Federal Liberal Party leadership candidates Justin Trudeau, left, and Joyce Murray take part in the final leadership debate in Montreal on March 23, 2013. Mr. Trudeau and Ms. Murray butt heads during the debate over vote-splitting strategies.
The week's best web reads: Uh-oh, celebrities are talking stocks
Actress Mila Kunis attends the 'Freunde Mit Gewissen Vorzuegen' (Friends With Benefits) Berlin photocall at Hotel Adlon on July 29, 2011 in Berlin.
Photos: Lights out around the world for Earth Hour
People hold candles during an event attempting to establish a Guinness World of Record for blowing out the most candles simultaneously during Earth Hour in Shanghai March 23, 2013. Earth Hour, when everyone around the world is asked to turn off lights for an hour from 8.30 p.m. local time, is meant as a show of support for tougher action to confront climate change.
Can the Leafs finally topple the big, bad Bruins?
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Mark Fraser (L) and Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid fight in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts March 7, 2013.
Canadiens claim centre Jeff Halpern off waivers from Rangers
In this file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Jeff Halpern tries to deflect the puck past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in Montreal. Montreal claimed Halpern off waivers from the New York Rangers on Saturday.
Canada advances to quarter-finals of Hong Kong sevens rugby
Rugby fans in Roman costumes watch a rugby match from the spectators' stand during the second day of the three-day Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament March 23, 2013. The annual three-day international sporting event attracts fans from around the world, creating a carnival atmosphere.
Adrienne Clarkson talks a lot about women’s hockey but doesn’t watch that much
Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson presents then Team Canada captain Cassie Campbell with the Clarkson Cup during a 2006 ceremony in Toronto
Furious Costa Rica to protest after snowy World Cup qualifying defeat in Denver
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan of the U.S. makes a sliding stop in the snow during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Costa Rica in Commerce City, Colorado March 22, 2013. Costa Rica is protesting their 1-0 loss due to the playing conditions.
Canada advances to world women’s curling semi-final after beating U.S.
Canada's skip Rachel Homan (C) watches a stone during their World Women's Curling Championship play-off match against the United States, in Riga March 23, 2013.
Video: Official trailer for Hit 'n Strum
Mike the busker played one last tune, then dropped to the ground
Kirk Caouette, a veteran stunt man and filmmaker, under the Georgia Street viaduct in Vancouver where he filmed part of his movie, Hit ’n Strum.
DNA unlocks family secrets of the Chinese juggler, the enigmatic sea-captain and more
Carolyn Abraham in the lap of her brother Conrad, on holiday in the English countryside in 1972. At right her siblings Kevin and Christine and their father, Dudley Abraham.
New interior, upgrades for 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover
The 2014 Outlander is a mainstay in the Mitsubishi lineup.
In Jordan, a king sits uncomfortably on his throne
U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and Jordan's King Abdullah arrive at the Al-Hummar Palace in Amman on Friday.
Fowl play: How supply management is thwarting Canada’s agri-food industry
Jim Lee in his closed chicken processing plant in Welland Ont.
How activists and private enterprise are transforming Lagos
Now just a great swath of sand, mega-project Eko Atlantic will house 250,000 people behind a sea wall one day.
Russian roulette in Cypriot banking centre Limassol
Demonstrators wave banners and shout slogans during a protest outside the Cypriot parliament in Nicosia on Friday.
Unlocking the gridlock
Transit sign in Toronto.
An Indo-Canadian mogul's new challenge: ‘What am I going to do with this wealth?’
Vasu Chanchlani stands beside the indoor pool in his Mississauga home on Feb. 12, 2013. Chanchlani is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who made his fortune buying and selling companies in the high-tech sector . In 2007, his maid was murdered during a botched robbery in his Mississauga, Ont. home. Since that time, he has given away millions.
Why good people stand by and let bad things happen
Public editor: The Globe’s 'road map' to ethical journalism
More than 200 arrests as police put quick end to anniversary of Montreal student protests
A protester is grabbed by the police as they demonstrate following the Summit of Higher Education in Montreal, February 26, 2013.
Wizards conjure better athletes
Brothers Jonathon and Jamie Hollins, co-founders of Sport Testing Inc., a Toronto company that specializes in athlete assessment technologies.
Fun, stylish new Mercedes pricier than similar B-Class models
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Jeffrey Simpson: Someone will eventually have to clean up the Conservatives’ tax code
Jeffrey Simpson
How do I rid my car of road salt?
Pedestrians and motorists make their way along Yonge Street in as snow falls in downtown Toronto Feb 7, 2013.
Montreal’s Phoebe Greenberg: She’s not your everyday arts maven
Phoebe Greenberg, founder of Montreal’s new PHI Centre for the arts.
5 great cities you should visit this spring
Head to Melbourne for balmy weather and big laughs.
Alternative advice to high-flying women: Lean back
Margaret Wente
Ready for spring yet? Check out 7 hot denim looks
The denim-blocked ensemble: Leilanni shirt, $150 through www.leilanni.com. Calla jeans, $306 through www.thecorner.com and www.avenue32.com. Manolo Blahnik shoes, $595 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Chanel necklace, $7,425 and earrings, $4,000 at Chanel boutiques (www.chanel.com). Shot on location at The Salt Lick (www.saltlickbbq.com).
Not just for jeans: Denim goes high fashion this spring
The jean dress Chanel dress, $4,400, shoes, $1,025 at Chanel boutiques (www.chanel.com). Kenneth Jay Lane necklaces, $120 each at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Shot on location at Hey Cupcake on South Congress Avenue.
This David Bowie blockbuster has everything – except the elusive Mr. Bowie
David Bowie appears on a giant screen with various costumes he performed in, as part of a retrospective exhibition, entitled David Bowie Is, at the V&A Museum in London.
Online poll: Your take on the budget
March 23: Your daily horoscope
Aries
Twitter critic: Art in 140 characters or less
Period Piece: The Gynolandscape at OCADU Student Gallery Messy, witchy, furry and furious: a wildly exuberant feminist art show – raucous and brilliant. (52 McCaul St., until April 6)
Meet Chloe Charles, Toronto’s next big singer-songwriter
‘She’s awesome, I love her,’ says Charles about stepmother Cynthia Lennon.
Arigato, Tokyo: An odd, unsatisfying excursion to the inscrutable East
Robin Thicke steals Justin Timberlake’s spotlight with new music video
Do I have to wear black with my new red pants?
What's an Alt-J? 5 cool things to check out the week of March 25
From director Harmony Korine, that aging enfant terrible, this is a tangerine nightmare of a movie, guaranteed to stir the pots of controversy. Even as he flaunts the bikinis-and-booze look of your typical spring-break flick, Korine tramples all over the content, defying expectations and aggressively reversing stereotypes – beware of the fierce coeds, pity the poor guys. (March 29 30 )- Rick Groen
Ken Dryden on why we stand on guard for Stompin’ Tom and Don Cherry
Dryden spoke at a memorial for Stompin’ Tom Connors in Peterborough, Ont., this month.
Urban art, ahoy: A ship’s prow breaks through on Toronto's King Street
Jed Lind’s Ballast offers urban dwellers an image of the past beneath their feet.
Tina Fey's idea of a perfect day (Hint: It involves sweatpants)
Fey in her new movie Admission, which opened Friday, in which she plays an ambitious Princeton University admissions director.
Sarah Hampson: The woman who appears to have it all? Unfriended
Sarah Hampson
Cool rules in this Texas hot spot
Austin, Tex., Sixth Street
Maple-crusted Arctic char with avocado relish
Maple-crusted Arctic char with avocado relish, photographed March 14, 2013.
2010 Lexus SUV was loaded with amenities
2010 Lexus GX460.
Life after the controversial Crystal: So what's the ROM’s next move?
The Royal Ontario Museum is vowing to ‘really focus our thinking about visitors.’
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