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January 13

Jets beat Coyotes to give new coach Maurice a win in debut
New Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice and assistant coach Charlie Huddy instruct the team during first period NHL action against the Phoenix Coyotes' in Winnipeg, Monday, January 13, 2014.
Maple Leaf mastermind John Ross Matheson served as MP, judge
John Ross Matheson turned down Lester Pearson’s suggestion that he chair the committee to select a new flag design so he could fight for the best design.
Abbotsford to review ban on harm-reduction services
A truck used by the Portland Hotel Society mobile needle-exchange program is parked in Abbotsford, B.C., Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Newfoundlanders want permanent fix for oil-leaking shipwreck off Fogo Island
Can you pick just one great moment in Schumacher’s career?
Former Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil had the nickname "Schumi" on his helmet as a tribute to Michael Schumacher, while competing in a karting race International Challenge of the Stars on January 11, 2014. Schumacher, a seven-times Formula One champion who retired in 2012, is in a critical condition with brain injuries. The German has been in an induced coma since then and has undergone two operations in Grenoble since December 29, 2013.
Best images from January 13
Rick Beaudoin ice fish next to his homemade 22ft Wally the Walleye ice fishing hut on the Ottawa River January 13, 2014 in Ottawa.
Mother, uncle conspired to kill Jassi Sidhu, Crown alleges
Sukhwinder Singh Sidhu, left, and Canadian-born beautician Jaswinder Kaur were attacked in India in June, 2000.
Canada’s Milos Raonic advances to second round at Australian Open
Milos Raonic of Canada acknowledges the crowd after defeating Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain in their men's singles match at the Australian Open 2014 tournament in Melbourne January 14, 2014.
Sexual assaults, harassment on the rise on B.C. public transit
Transit riders at the Vancouver downtown transit station on Granville and West Georgia on August 14, 2013. Police are launching an awareness campaign in response to a spike in incidents of sexual assault and harassment.
Ottawa urged to look beyond oil in emergency response plans
Crews work in the area of the derailed tanker cars in Lac-Mégantic, Que., on July 14, 2013.
Toronto FC’s $100-million gamble to appease long-suffering fans
New soccer players Jermain Defoe, left, and Michael Bradley
Lowry leads balanced Raptors attack in win over Bucks
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, left, battles for the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo during first half NBA action in Toronto on Monday, January 13, 2014.
Duhatschek: In the City of Angels, NHL mends fences with The Great One
Eric Duhatschek
Angry Burns Lake victims seek accountability after Crown declines to press charges
A closed gate at the Babine Forest Products Sawmill in Burns Lake, B.C., December 5, 2012. The Babine Forest Products Sawmill was destroyed by explosion and fire in January that killed two workers and injured 19 others.
York president weighs in on religious-rights controversy, calls for discussion
York University president Mamdouh Shoukri is shown at his office in Toronto on Sept 23, 2011.
Ontario farmer gets online reinforcements in feud with military over land grab
A few protesters come back from Frank Meyers’s farm in Quinte West, Ont., on Jan. 13, 2014. For more than seven years, Mr. Meyers and his family have been waging a legal and emotional battle with the Ministry of National Defence over plans to annex around 200 acres of his farm for use as a new headquarters for Canada Special Forces Command.
Tough guy Christie losing stature over ‘Bridgegate’
Mr. Christie’s larger-than-life New Jersey persona now comes with an asterisk.
Nova Scotia pharmacists running low on flu vaccine
A nurse injects the flu vaccine into a young male at a vaccination clinic in Ottawa on Nov. 2, 2009.
Low turnout among Egypt’s expatriate voters could prolong upheaval
Nabil Salamoun of Burlington, Ont., casts a ballot at the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa, Jan. 11, 2014.
Hockey night in Belfast: Why Canada's game scores
Belfast Giants players at the start of the game between Belfast Giants and Cardiff Devils.
Hockey night in Belfast
Seven battles to watch in Quebec’s war over religious freedoms
People wear religious headwear during a gathering in Montreal on Jan. 12, 2014, to oppose the proposed Charter of Quebec Values.
How the government mishandled the fishery library closings
In principle, Ottawa’s decision to shut seven seldom-used aquatics research libraries seems logical, but they could have avoided the current controversy if it had calmly consulted with federal scientists beforehand.
Judge approves Cantor Fitzgerald settlement over 9/11 losses
Cantor Fitzgerald sued American Airlines in 2004, accusing it of negligence for failing to stop the hijack of Flight 11, which was flown into the North Tower and killed 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees, among others.
Investors see a juicy outlook for Wendy’s
A Wendy's sign is seen outside the fast food restaurant in New York.
Canadian equity funds that soared in 2013
MacGregor: Improved play has Senators thinking playoffs and beyond
Roy MacGregor
Air Canada apologizes after soldier with PTSD charged $50 for service dog
Snoopy, a pug-schnauzer-terrier, is a service do for Sergeant Shirley Jew, an Alberta soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Worry about the economy, not the loonie
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz speaks to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver on Sept. 18, 2013.
GM focuses on diversifying buyers, staff
Incoming General Motors CEO Mary Barra smiles after the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray received the North American Car of the Year award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.
The rise of the older worker – and age-discrimination lawsuits
Murray Etherington was let go from his old job to make way for a younger worker, but negotiated a larger severance.
Canada Post cancels Fort McMurray surcharge after public backlash
Canada Post employee Donna Yerxa sorts and scans packages in Scarborough on Dec. 13, 2013.
How to keep those fickle millennials happy
Why I want to let my staff vent
Peter Aceto, president and CEO of ING Direct, says he prefers staff to tell it like it is so the company can fix the problem.
B.C. bracing for conflict over marijuana grow-ops
James Poelzer, CEO of Agrima Botanicals, holds seedling marijuana plants at his medical marijuana production facility in Maple Ridge, B.C., Friday, January 10, 2014.
Despite niche appeal, Lululemon can’t escape sector’s headwinds
Brian Milner
Habs’ Plekanec has earned Selke consideration says coach Therrien
Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec, left, of the Czech Republic, celebrates with Brian Gionta after Plekanec's goal during the second period of an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in Philadelphia.
Former Bullfrog Power chief to lead equity fund at JCM Capital
Tom Heintzman was a founder of Bullfrog Power, which collects premium power prices from Canadian consumer and business clients, in return for injecting renewable electricity into the grid.
Will the next election be fought on free trade?
John Ibbitson
Neil Young renews push on treaty rights, oil-sands development
Neil Young performs in Toronto on Jan. 12, 2014.
Building Steam: What we know about Valve’s new game machines
One of the big challenges Valve is facing with its controller is in making it precise enough to satisfy the mouse-and-keyboard crowd, but quick enough to please console players. I’d qualify for that second group and found the controller, at least in its default setting, to be more geared for the first group; it was certainly precise, but at the expense of fluidity.
Three top stock picks from Sprott Asset’s Eric Nuttall
Eric Nuttall
Saskatchewan gets more flu vaccine for patients with weakened immune systems
A vaccine shortage forced Saskatchewan to limit vaccinations to children under five, pregnant women and women who have given birth in the last four weeks.
How did Brooklyn Nine-Nine win the Golden Globe for best comedy series?
Andy Samberg holds his award for Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy, for Brooklyn Nine-Nine during the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills.
Study finds Alberta leads in disturbing natural landscape
Buyout firm KKR is to open a Calgary office focusing on the oil sands.
Richardson GMP transfers advisers to Dundee Goodman
“This transaction marks a significant step forward in Dundee Corporation’s strategic plan to build its private wealth and capital markets divisions into first class entities,” said Ned Goodman, chief executive of Dundee Corp., Dundee Goodman’s parent company, in a statement.
Wind Mobile pulls out of wireless auction
Wind Mobile is dropping out of the federal spectrum auction.
In Pictures: Concept cars at the Detroit auto show
Kia Chief Designer Tom Kearns speaks as the GT4 Stinger concept car is displayed during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014.
Jets new head coach Paul Maurice sees potential, challenges
Paul Maurice, the new head coach of the Winnipeg Jets, talks with Bryan Little (18) during his first practice in Winnipeg on Monday, January 13, 2014.
Vancouver's PuSh festival at age 10: Taking stock and forging ahead
James Long and Marcus Youssef in Winners and Losers.
My wilderness awakening to the way of the wolf
Here’s how to avoid common calorie blunders
At the salad bar, choose only one high-calorie topping.
Stand by for a musical ‘eruption of guts, eels and joy’
Robert Alfons, a.k.a. Trust.
How one daughter’s struggle led to a ‘cutting-edge’ mental health centre
Donna Green sits with her 23-year-old daughter Stella, who has dealt with mental illness such as depression, at their home in Toronto on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.
Military’s response to suicides ‘cold comfort,’ soldier’s mother says
Sheila Fynes displays her the Sacrifice Medal awarded to her son, Corporal Stuart Langridge, in Ottawa on April 26, 2012. Cpl. Langridge died by suicide in 2008.
City aims to fill 1,200 pot holes by end of Monday
Drivers skirt around a pothole on Hoskin Ave. on Jan. 13 2014. The freeze/ thaw cycle that Toronto has been going through has created havoc for drivers as potholes formed all over the city.
What you need to know before, and after, buying a condo
Rob Carrick
Eleven plead guilty after international probe of Ontario hunting lodge
Guests at Ontario’s Andy Myers Lodge were allegedly fed mallard duck, which the lodge was not allowed to sell.
Maple Leafs recall centre Peter Holland from Marlies
Leafs Peter Holland(24) takes a holding penalty against LA Kings Slava Voynov(26) during the first period of the NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings at the ACC in Toronto on Dec. 11, 2013.
Proposed Site C dam would withstand earthquake measuring 7.6, panel told
A model of the proposed Site C dam is on display at the Community Consultation Office in Fort St. John, B.C., on Jan. 16, 2013.
Alberta Premier signs trade deal with India’s Punjab state
Alberta Premier Alison Redford delivers the keynote address at the provincial PC party convention in Red Deer, Alta., Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.
Do you really need a million dollars by the time you retire?
A woman holding a smaller piggy bank looks enviously at the larger piggy bank of the man beside her.
Don’t let the green-eyed monster ruin your returns
New Canadian cardinal condemns Quebec’s controversial values charter
Archbishop of Quebec Gerald Cyprien Lacroix walks past then Pope Benedict XVI after receiving the pallium, a woolen shawl symbolizing his bond to the Pope, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, June 29, 2011
Does it make more financial sense to own a condo or rent an apartment?
Condo, condominiums
Q&A: Som Seif on the best ETF strategies for 2014
TORONTO: July 13, 2009 -- Som Seif is President of Claymore Investments Inc. Photo by Della Rollins for the Globe and Mail.
One big reason why Canada can’t piggyback on U.S. growth
Scott Barlow
Heading to Havana? Take our insider’s advice
Heading to Havana? Take our insider’s advice
The unsustainable market run: Why Goldman sees a drop
A Goldman Sachs sign is seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Tories scuttle plan to hire outside consultant to help auto industry in trade talks
A man walks past Toyota Motor's logo at the company's showroom in Tokyo in this file photo.
Now Trending: Jared Leto waxes on his character prep (and his full body wax)
Actor Jared Leto at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards
Royal Canadian Mint’s digital MintChip passes new milestone
Coins are displayed during the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Mint collector coins, celebrating the birth of Prince George of Cambridge, the newborn son of Prince William and his wife Catherine, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Five Southern Ontario hospitals to be closed; replaced with acute-care centre
Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews speaks to the media at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on March 15, 2013.
Goldcorp strikes, while the bidding is not so hot
David Parkinson
Mexico meeting in February gives Harper chance to talk trade
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama are pictured at a G20 meeting in 2012. Sources say Mr. Harper sent a letter to the President in late August, 2013, that urged joint action to reduce emissions in the oil and gas industry.
Range-bound Norbord offers juicy dividend
A view of the forming line at Norbord Inc.’s Nacogdoches mill as it feeds into the press.
New research highlights the link between poverty and obesity among teens
Manhattan megaproject over rail yards picks up steam
An evening view of Hudson Yards project in this rendering highlights what the massive development will look like from the Hudson River. The Manhattan development will be made up of a central square bounded by two office towers, two residential towers, a hotel and a large retail complex.
Five ideas for outdoor fun this winter
Cathy Piedra-McKenzie
Explore Cuba's best kept diving secret: The Bay of Pigs
Discover white-sand beaches along Cuba’s underdeveloped southern coast.
Dive into the Bay of Pigs: Discover Cuba's best-kept secret
Divers swimming among coral heads heading out to the dropoff at Cueva de los Peces in Cuba.
The one thing you should do more of to reach your goals: Dream
Greg Wells
Elias Theodorou focuses on fighting but does whatever he can to pay the bills
Fighter, actor, model, stuntman, dancer, TV pitchman and Harlequin Romance cover boy. Elias (The Spartan) Theodorou, shown in Toronto, Jan.9, 2014, is a man of many faces.
Yes, those heels are hurting you – follow these tips to keep wearing them
Lori Kirwan
Do you 'leak' when you laugh? How women can control the common yet embarrassing problem
Kim Vopni
Kiefer Sutherland ‘terrified’ about reviving Jack Bauer
John Doyle
Cameras to be installed on International Space Station in two weeks
This May 23, 2010 image provided by NASA shows the International Space Station with the Earth in the background made from the space shuttle Atlantis after undocking.
Bank watchdog to increase security of key Canadian rate
Canada’s banking watchdog is taking extra steps to monitor how the country’s banks calculate the price of a key benchmark interest rate.
Surf’s up for Western Canadian LNG spending
Peter Tertzakian
Wynne expected to call Ontario by-elections for Feb. 13
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is shown in her office at Queen's Park in Toronto on Dec. 12, 2013.
Why industrials are a must-own sector right now
Toronto FC launches ad campaign centred on newly acquired soccer star
Toronto FC new soccer player Jermain Defoe signs a poster after a news conference announcing his incorporation to the club, Toronto, January 13, 2014.
Murray says Senators exploring trade market
Ottawa Senators players Marc Methot (3), Cody Ceci (5), Cory Conacher (89) and Bobby Ryan (6) celebrate a goal by Kyle Turris (7) against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.
Celebrity Photos of the Week: Super-fatuous Golden Globes edition!
Andy Samberg poses backstage with his award for Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy for his role in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California
I was ready for anything at the Serbian border – but not this
Îivjeli! Raising a toast to my visit to Serbia.
Cato: Ford trucks switch to aluminum, drop 700 pounds
Ford unveils the new F-150 with a body built almost entirely out of aluminum. at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.
John Tavares named NHL’s first star of the week
New York Islanders’ John Tavares.
Lululemon stumbles into 2014
A Lululemon Athletica logo is seen outside one of the company's stores in New York, in this December 16, 2013 file photo.
Canadian banks unfazed by new capital rules
Big European banks are expected to benefit the most from the Basel revisions. Shares of Germany’s Deutsche Bank climbed 4 per cent on Monday, while those of UBS gained about 2.5 per cent.
From ‘no thanks’ to ‘got to have it’: The unpredictable appeal of flu shots
A patient gets a shot during a flu vaccine program in Calgary.
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