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La Mezcaleria: Decent restaurant, but very good bar
Ceviche flight that includes four samplers consisting of Albacore tuna and avocado ceviche, pacific red snapper ceviche, scallop and coconut milk ceviche, and aguachile at La Mezcaleria Restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, December 29, 2013.
Jim Coutts was Trudeau’s right hand
Pierre Trudeau was so impressed by Jim Coutts that he pegged him to be the next leader of the country, former senator Jerry Grafstein said. Jim Coutts and Pierre Trudeau go over notes in a 1981 file photo. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau says Coutts, a former adviser to prime ministers Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, has died at age 75. THE CANADIAN PRESS/CP
Norm Kelly and Rob Ford spar over ice storm response
Mayor Rob Ford, deputy mayor Norm Kelly and Denzil Minnan-Wong at City Hall to file papers to enter the mayoral race in Toronto, Ontario, Thursday January 2, 2014.
Vancouver’s first NYE party has high global standards to live up to
Stephen Quinn is the host of On the Coast on CBC Radio One, 690 AM and 88.1 FM in Vancouver
Wynne says gift card circulation flawed but necessary
Contractors working on behalf of the City of Toronto clean up branches left by the ice storm in North York on Friday.
Love it or hate it, ‘wind chill’ here to stay
The chilling effect of the wind varies with sunshine and each layer of clothing.
Waiting for the white bear
The kermode bear is a symbol of the vulnerability of the wilderness and those who live there.
Ivanie Blondin wins women’s 5,000 metres at Canadian Olympic speedskating trials
Hudak’s diagnosis of fiscal crisis proves a hard sell
Adam Radwanski
Rising tensions in Thailand pit urbanites against rural poor
Ratchanee Latchawong, Khampa Laosuwan and Sa-ngat Janmo, rice farmers in the Thai village of Banton, support policies of the country’s current government.
Child found dead in Toronto apartment building
Police tape demarking a crime scene.
Blog: Senators beat Habs in OT; Rangers blow out listless Leafs
Best pictures from January 3
Three top stock picks from Horizon’s Jon Vialoux
Dorey leads Canadian men’s sweep of freestyle halfpipe in Calgary
Canada's Justin Dorey, centre, celebrates his victory with second place finisher and teammate Canada's Noah Bowman, right, and third place finisher Canada's Matt Margetts following the men's World Cup freestyle event in Calgary, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.
Alberta city, oil company seek to overturn sage grouse protection order
The greater sage grouse is known for the elaborate mating dances that males perform every spring. But conservationists warn the species is on its way to extinction in Alberta because of oil and gas exploration.
Dreaming of a vagabond lifestyle
The six biggest business stories to watch in 2014
Marathon Oil’s Texas City refinery.
Putting her own spin on fundraising for cancer research
Grade 12 student Lauren Clarfield organized Compete for the Cure, a day-long dodge ball and basketball tournament, to raise money for pancreatic cancer research.
Do more favours and boost your career at the same time
Leah Eichler
The ice storm: Why you want the lights to go out, sometimes
Hydro One President and CEO, Carm Marcello (third from left), and Premier Kathleen Wynne (right), speak with Hydro One crews from eastern Ontario at a work site in Scarborough, Friday, December 27, 2013. Hydro One forestry and line maintainer crews have come to Toronto to restore power to customers affected by last weekend's ice storm. The Canadian Press Images PHOTO/Hydro One Inc.
VistaJet’s Thomas Flohr: A collector with a view from the clouds
Illustration of Thomas Flohr, founder, chairman and 100-per-cent owner of VistaJet.
A year when buying IPOs paid off
On the major U.S. exchanges, 11 offerings consisted of $1-billion (U.S.) worth of stock or more.
Extreme cold’s silver lining: Oil sands prices jump
A photo of the Suncor Oil Sands operation taken Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 in Fort McMurray,Alberta.
Canadian snowboarders on a mission to build on Vancouver success
Members of the Canadian snowboard team Maelle Ricker, left to right, Mark McMorris, Spencer O'Brien, Sebastien Toutant and Chris Robanske pose for a photo following the team announcement in Vancouver, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.
Despite delays, Ottawa pushes ahead with Cyclone chopper plan
A Canadian military CH-148 Cyclone conducts training exercises with HMCS Montreal in Halifax harbour on March 29, 2010. The federal government announced a deal with aircraft-manufacturer Sikorsky to start receiving 28 “fully capable” CH-148 Cyclone helicopters in 2018.
Newton, Whalley police presence increased following Surrey homicide spike
A memorial for Julie Paskall, a Surrey woman who was fatally beaten on Sunday night, outside the Newton Arena in Surrey, British Columbia on January 2, 2013.
Telus loses court fight over Ottawa’s spectrum auction rules
The Federal Court dismissed Telus’s request for a judicial review of a government decision to limit the amount of “prime” spectrum that big carriers are allowed to buy in this month’s auction of the 700 megahertz frequency.
Recent run has resurgent Senators eyeing wildcard spot
Ottawa Senators' Milan Michalek, left, celebrates a first period goal with teammate Cory Conacher against the Winnipeg Jets' during NHL action in Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.
Why smart investors don’t play the prediction game
Norman Rothery
Are you risk-ready for the next downturn?
Rob Carrick
What Justice Nadon’s appointment says about the Supreme Court’s future
On Jan. 15, the Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether the nomination of Justice Marc Nadon was legal. Until then, he is banned from the court and not giving interviews.
Canadian competition watchdog quits Yen Libor probe
An employee of a foreign exchange trading company works in front of a monitor displaying the Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo Nov. 15, 2013.
These injections won’t hurt a bit. Honest
Boris Stoeber in his Vancouver lab: ‘I would have liked things to go faster – in research, that’s not always possible,’ he says.
Known as the consummate wing man, Van Zandt flies fine on his own, too
Johanna Schneller
Curated collection of VHS rentals provides little-seen cultural artifacts
Peter Gabriel's three-year itch gets a creative scratching
Peter Gabriel, art-rock conceptualist, had the notion a few years ago for a song-swapping, double-album experiment: He would record a song by someone like Neil Young or Lou Reed or Paul Simon or Arcade Fire; in return, he asked those songwriters to record one of his songs.
Old-style local news meets new media in Hamilton, Ont.
Rick Hughes, the executive producer for CBC Hamilton, manages a team of journalists that write, edit and post their own work.
Element Financial insiders loaded up on stock in 2013
The equipment finance company hit an all-time high of $14.82 in early December
Bullish on Bonterra
The Last of Romeo and Juliet: A love story that’s truly ageless
Diana Leblanc and David Ferry star in <137>The Last of Romeo and Juliet,<137> a retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in an retirement home.<137>by Luca Ragogna. Photos for The Last of Romeo and Juliet<137>
The close: TSX down, Wall Street mixed despite bullish Bernanke
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke smiles during an onstage interview at the National Economists Club annual dinner at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, November 19, 2013.
Vancouver home sales surge 71 per cent in December
Home sales soared 71 per cent in Greater Vancouver last month.
Why this lawyer may be the best boss of 2014
The final Team Canada roster unveiled
Canada's Sidney Crosby skates during the game between Canada and Germany at Canada Hockey Place during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Christmas on ice: Readers share their experiences
Pradeep Parbhudial clears fallen tree limbs from his home in Brampton, foaice storm which knocked out power to thousands of homes.
Are all-weather tires a good compromise?
Five things to watch in Canada’s world junior semi-final
Canada's Anthony Mantha celebrates his penalty shot goal against Switzerland during the second period of their IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey game in Malmo, Sweden, January 2, 2014.
Calendar: What investors need to know for this week
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Will Facebook be torn apart by a pack of wild dogs? On our viral news fever
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sits for audience questions in an onstage interview for the Atlantic Magazine in Washington, in this file photo from Sept. 18, 2013.
Author Diane Setterfield: ‘We’re ourselves, for good or ill’
Animals and kids as sleuths, and other new crime fiction worth a read
Origin stories: A vividly imagined mythology from Britain’s comics scene
TTC downsizes rush-hour streetcar fleet due to frigid temperatures
Rush hour traffic including TTC vehicles on Spadina Avenue in Toronto on Nov. 29, 2013. The TTC is operating fewer streetcars than usual during rush hour on Jan. 3, due to frigid temperatures.
Recent weather activity brings frost quakes to southern Ontario
A man clears a sidewalk in blizzard conditions in Halifax on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.
Immigration lawyers surprised Ted Cruz hasn’t renounced Canadian citizenship yet
U.S. senator Ted Cruz.
Ring of Fire will require more social services for First Nations, government memo says
Two mining exploration camps are pictured in the proposed Ring of Fire development area, approximately 500 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters March 28, 2013.
Joffrey Lupul fined for hit against Detroit’s Patrick Eaves
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Joffrey Lupul (19) cross checks Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Eaves during the first period of the Winter Classic outdoor NHL hockey game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.
Winter Classic draws huge ratings on both sides of the border
Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) tries to settle the puck for a shot against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) in the second period during the 2014 Winter Classic hockey game at Michigan Stadium.
Patrick Kane named the NHL’s first star for month of December
Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Chicago, Illinois, April 26, 2013.
Is Ottawa’s era of hyper-partisanship coming to an end?
The chamber of the House of Commons is seen during Question Period on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Ottawa.
Canada’s investment banking fees drop 10 per cent
People walk on the sidewalk of Bay street past the Canadian Stock Market building in Toronto. July 30, 2013.
Escape into Panama’s untouched wilds at this island resort
The Resort at Isla Palenque in Panama is perched amongst jungle trees on the volcanic coastline and offers grand views of the ocean.
Caveman talk: Tharg hate neighbour chit-chat
Tabatha Southey
Five things to do this weekend in Toronto, Jan. 3 to 5
Bikes of every style, and lots of chrome, were on display in Port Dover, Ontario on Sept. 11, 2013. Toronto is hosting Motorcycle Supershow at the International Centre Jan. 4 and 5, 2014.
Gym for overweight people latest entry into specialty fitness market
General manager Nicholas Desjardins uses the ropes at Downsize Fitness in Orleans, Ont., Tuesday, December 17, 2013.
What’s on Toronto’s music agenda for early 2014
Justin Timberlake is set to perform at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre Feb.13 and 14.
At midday: TSX falls further on slumping miners
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the market opening December 16, 2013.
BlackBerry files patent infringement suit against Ryan Seacrest startup
The “Typo Keyboard” product, which Typo is set to release at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week, is a shell that snaps around an iPhone, with a keyboard that protrudes like a beard from the bottom of the device.
Ate too much over the holiday? Book your vacation here
There are a number of jogging and walking tours available in the British capital.
Why uranium prices are poised for a 'violent' move higher in 2014
A uranium mining site.
CGI to take over Canada’s key document filing systems on Jan. 13
Regulators announced in April that they had signed a deal with Montreal-based technology company CGI Group Inc. to take over operation of systems known by the acronyms SEDI, SEDAR and NRD.
These Canadian stocks will ride the U.S. economic resurgence
A handout photo of a Transcontinental printing plant
Is former American Idol star Clay Aiken really mulling a career in politics?
Musician Clay Aiken poses for a portrait in Santa Monica, Calif.
Public editor: An unfair photo of our PM?
Progress toward multilateralism is less emotionally satisfying to some than yelling at the world from the rooftops.
If the U.S. economy is so rosy, where are the bulls?
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, October 21, 2013.
Montreal police officer threatens to tie homeless man to a pole in freezing cold
A CTV screengrab shows a confrontation between a Montreal police officer and a homeless man.
Marked Ones brings fresh humour, but misses the mark
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones focuses on a witch or bruja.
Christopher Peloso remembered as doting father, supportive spouse
Toronto, Ontario - January 3, 2014 -- Christopher Peloso -- Former Ontario cabinet minister George Smitherman looks at the urn for his late husband Christopher Peloso along with their two children, Michael, 5, and Kayla, 3 during a memorial service in Toronto, Friday January 3, 2014 (Mark Blinch for the Globe and Mail) Christopher Peloso, 40, was found dead by police earlier this week after he went missing.
How did Isaac Asimov eerily predict life in 2014 way back in 1964?
Why the Liberals need their own Jason Kenney
Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, December 9, 2013.
Westbound lanes reopened after multi-vehicle crash snarls traffic on Gardiner
Heavy traffic can be seen on the Gardiner Expressway after a multi-car collision in Toronto January 03 2014.
At the open: TSX lower as mining stocks retreat
In this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 file photo, traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. I
DeLaet, Lee-Bentham, Henderson and Conners named Canada’s players of the year
Canadian LPGA player Rebecca Lee-Bentham
Photos: Canada gets ready for Finland at world juniors
Canada's goalies Zachary Fucale (L) and Jake Paterson attend a training session at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Malmo January 3, 2014.
Why shock images won’t help African migrants reach Europe
Migrants sit in a Marina Militare vessel during a rescue operation by Italian navy off the coast of the south of the Italian island of Sicily in this January 2, 2014 handout provided by the Italian Marina Militare. The Italian navy has rescued 233 mostly African migrants from a 10-metre (33-foot) boat in Mediterranean waters south of Sicily as the immigration crisis that killed hundreds in shipwrecks in 2013 showed no signs of letting up in the new year.
Dumba, Hudon miss practice but are expected to play world junior semis
Canada's goalie Zachary Fucale makes a save during a practice at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Malmo January 3, 2014.
Friday's analyst upgrades and downgrades
Loonie loses early gains as Bernanke comments boost greenback
Canadian dollar.
In Photos: Fans celebrate Michael Schumacher's 45th birthday
A cap marking the 45th birthday of seven-times former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is placed on a fence outside Schumacher's cart racing track in the western city of Kerpen, Germany
Canadian companies flocking to U.S. OTC market
After sensational charges of last summer, legislature bombs case proceeds quietly
John Nuttall, left, holding a Qur'an, and Amanda Korody, shown in this courtroom sketch, appear in provincial court in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Couple looking to rent opt to buy instead in Kensington Market
Seller gets their price for Toronto loft conversion
Media hypocrisy on full display in Quebec Charter debate
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois responds to questions about the proposed Charter of Values while walking to her office to in September.
Beauty in the eye of the shareholder: How gorgeous CEOs can lift stocks
Michael Babad
Before the bell: Stocks pointing up after jarring selloff
Are you as smart as a high-school student? Take our third holiday quiz
Grade 6 students work as a group on their EQAO standardized test preparations at Lougheed Middle School in Brampton, Ont., on May 16, 2013.
Six ways Canadians are dealing with the cold snap
A detail of a photo posted to Twitter on Jan. 3, 2013 by user Rob Dinga, @meatstick.
What's happening in every province (and in Ottawa) in 2014
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday October 8, 2013.
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