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February 5

B.C. delays release of fiscal framework for LNG industry
Zhang Chengwei, President of PetroChina Jiangsu LNG Co. Ltd., poses for a picture with B.C. Premier Christy Clark near Rudong, China.
Film chronicles Vermont’s ‘full-blown’ drug crisis
Franklin County Boys in recovery (no names) from the documentary The Hungry Heart.
Probe of Hoffman’s death catches a Canadian 'musical visionary'
Phillip Seymour Hoffman died earlier this month of an apparent drug overdose.
Heroin in Vermont
Drugs in the news north of the border
Actor Cory Monteith attends the 2012 Do Something awards in Santa Monica, Calif., in a Aug. 19, 2012 file photo.
America’s rising heroin addiction
Police execute a heroin and crack roundup in Bennington, Vt., Jan. 16, 2013. Heroin use is on the rise as prices drop to as low as $6 a dose.
Gardiner Expressway removal would increase commute times
Tearing down the Gardiner east of Jarvis would add space for condos and other buildings, but would lengthen commutes by as much as 30 minutes.
Russian women closing gap on Canada and U.S. thanks to Yashin’s tutelage
Russian women’s team goaltender Anna Prugova faces the team’s general manager – and former NHL star – Alexei Yashin in a one-on-one battle.
Religious rights at risk, B.C. law school with gay-intimacy ban warns alumni
Trinity Western University president Bob Kuhn is shown on the university campus in Langley, B.C., on Jan. 30, 2014.
What it’s like to be LGBT in Russia: photographs by John Lehmann
Risking courageously. Alexey Andrievskiy, 26, and Yaroslav Blindul, 33
In pictures: Being lesbian/gay in Yekaterinburg
Dust. Darya Kurgayeva, 22
‘Blood spatter’ found in 10-year-old boy’s bedroom, murder trial hears
MacGregor: Canadian women are defending champs yet underdogs once again
Canada's Gillian Apps, left, is hit by United States' Anne Schleper (15) during the third period of a Four Nations Cup women's hockey game on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Lake Placid, N.Y.
AT&T scolds Russia for its anti-gay law. Will it be a game-changer for sponsors?
A gay rights activist stands with a banner near the Olympic countdown clock in front of the Kazan Cathedral in Central St. Petersburg February 5, 2014. With the Winter Olympics only two days away, campaigners have urged major corporate sponsors to speak out about the way Games host Russia treats gay people.
East Coast’s only working submarine going in for generator repairs
HMCS Windsor, shown in April 11, 2012, will have to undergo repairs for six to seven months because of a broken generator.
The Scout List: typography, placemaking, and crows
A promo image from the Regional Assembly of Text.
Canada’s Patrick Chan on the cusp of Olympic history
When Patrick Chan steps on the ice at the Iceberg Skating Palace on Thursday, leading Canada into battle in the figure skating team event, which is a warm up to the individual competition next week, it will officially mark the next stage in his life.
Energy East boss urges businesses to start registering for pipeline project
Irving Oil's refinery near Saint John is shown on Aug. 27, 2013. TransCanada executives have been touring the country to promote the proposed Energy East project, which would reconfigure part of its cross-Canada natural gas mainline to carry oil from Alberta to Saint John.
Best pictures from February 5
Obama ramps up pressure on Egypt to free journalists, including Canadian
Mohamed Fahmy, left, the Egyptian-Canadian journalist being detained in Cairo, is shown in a handout photo.
Canada left behind in auto race as U.S., Mexico make gains
Greg Keenan
Fee-only financial advice is not the answer for most Canadians
While a fee-based compensation model may work well for wealthier investors, this is not the case for “Main Street” Canadians, most of whom will be unwilling or unable to pay higher fees.
Aztek, Cube and LeBaron: How ugly happens in the car world
Peter Cheney
In Pictures: The 10 ugliest cars in Canada
This car takes the "prize" for ugliest car on the market.
How we made the list
The Nissan cube gets a (dis)honouarble mention.
Hot Ticket: 24 Hours of Winter
Grouse Mountain is hosting its annual 24 Hours of Winter celebration from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10.
Mirtle: Injury complication means Leafs must be careful with Bolland deal
Leafs Dave Bolland (63) gets a short-handed goal during the first period of the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the ACC in Toronto, Ontario on Oct. 26, 2013.
Client cost pressures put the squeeze on mid-tier law firms
Heenan Blaikie LLP’s 25th-floor research area at its Toronto office.
Betting on the U.S. recovery: 14 enticing consumer discretionary stocks
Auto-related companies make up half the list in our screen of inexpensive consumer-goods stocks which perform well.
Cold weather makes natural gas a hot commodity
A woman covers her face to protect herself from the frigid cold temperatures though downtown Chicago.
Woman who starved grandson to death fooled everyone, lawyer tells inquest
Jeffrey Baldwin is shown in a Halloween costume in this undated handout photo released at the inquest into his death.
Superbugs: They caught them at the hospital
Michael Gardam, medical director of infection prevention and control at the University Health Network, is photographed on the general surgery ward at the Toronto General Hospital on Jan. 10, 2011.
Democracy thwarted in Thailand
An anti-government protester with his face painted attends a gathering in Bangkok on Feb. 5, 2014.
Intrawest stock may well have bottomed out
David Milstead
Friedland touts South African platinum play despite obstacles
Mine workers gather at Wonderkop stadium outside the Lonmin mine in Rustenburg, northwest of Johannesburg.
How Rob Carrick would invest $10,000
Rob Carrick
Why Canada’s wireless industry may have finally shifted in the customer’s favour
Telus chief executive Darren Entwistle boasts that 60 per cent of the company’s performance bonus pool is linked to customer service.
Have you set up a trust yet? A primer on what they are and how they work
Tim Cestnick
Ontario invites rest of Canada to get on board with new pension plan
Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa is shown in Toronto on Nov. 12, 2013.
Russia’s answer to Whistler is between resort town and ghost town
A general view of the accommodation at the athletes village in Rosa Khutor as preparations continue for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 1, 2014.
Holts targets men’s wear in Bloor Street expansion in Toronto
The Holt Renfrew store at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto.
I want to be an artist. What will my salary be?
Canadian artist Pamela Masik creates art as part of a performance.
Why an ‘MBA oath’ is bound to fail
Matthias Kipping is a professor of policy and holds the chair in business history at Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto.
Three top stock picks from Portfolio Management’s Norman Levine
Norman Levine.
Suncor returns some gravy to shareholders, but is it enough?
Jeffrey Jones
Ottawa names new head of Export Development Canada
The federal government named Benoit Daignault as president and chief executive of Export Development Canada on Wednesday.
Swiss officials wrap up probe into Canadian skier’s death
Canadian Nik Zoricic died from head injuries after crashing in a World Cup ski-cross event at Grindelwald, Switzerland, March 10, 2011.
Ontario’s pasteurization laws outdated and unfair, raw-milk farmer urges court
Farmer Michael Schmidt, shown in 2008, has repeatedly said he believes raw milk is not only safe, but offers health benefits as well.
Ricker vows to defend Olympic snowboard cross gold despite broken wrist
Canada's Maelle Ricker celebrates after winning the women's Snowboard-Cross FIS World Cup competition in Stoneham, Quebec, February 21, 2012.
Think twice before writing that online review – it could land you in court
Tories' bill strips Elections Canada of power to promote voter turnout
Chief electoral officer Marc Mayrand is shown in Ottawa on March 29, 2012.
Gildan profit rises 18 per cent
Gildan products displayed at their annual general meeting in Montreal on January 31, 2008.
Canaccord beats forecast with global growth
Canaccord’s global growth powered it to results that beat the consensus forecast.
Junk-food tax not on Manitoba’s menu after government study showed problems
Briefing notes and other material obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation reveal the Manitoba government has been monitoring junk-food taxes overseas as well as studies on the issue, but has found problems.
Saskatchewan Premier says cities won’t get enough for all infrastructure projects
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is shown on Oct. 28, 2013.
Ontario Liberals pounce on perceived Tory dissent on right-to-work plan
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak says a Tory government would make labour laws more flexible to try to stem the flow of job losses, especially in the province’s once mighty manufacturing sector.
McDonald’s ad bravely takes on the spectre of ‘pink slime’
A McDonald’s in Banff.
My teenagers ransack the house when I’m not looking
Tiger Mom Amy Chua's theory of success: Three factors why Indians, Jews, Chinese do better than others
Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, has co-written a new and equally controversial book with her husband Jed Rubenfeld, titled The Triple Package.
Danger Mouse: ‘Name me a classic song that’s not sad in some kind of way’
Broken Bells, the dynamite band led by the Shins front man James Mercer and the acclaimed musician-producer Brian Burton (a.k.a. Danger Mouse), returns this week with its shimmering new album After the Disco.
Owl today, what tomorrow? In search of the next It animal in design
Birds and mammals – from owls to horses to whales – may be well-represented in home decor these days, but one interior designer suggests people may be ‘ready to move on from the pretty appeal of birds and want the edginess of insects.’
Kenney touts Germany’s model on apprenticeships as budget draws near
Employment Minister Jason Kenney speaks during Question Period on Feb. 5, 2014.
The close: TSX rises but Wall Street slips
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 25, 2013.
Newfoundland utilities clash over inquiry into power outages
Linemen replace blown transformers as they attempt to return power to residential customers in St. John’s on Jan. 6, 2014.
Steven Stamkos ruled out for Sochi Olympics
Steven Stamkos is seen in this file photo.
Who does a cheap loonie help? Not who you think
Kevin Carmichael
Soldiers afraid of being discharged are hiding mental health issues, ombudsman says
Pierre Daigle, ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, has received numerous complaints about severance and pegs the waiting time between nine and 17 months.
Now-recognizable Bouchard comes home for Fed Cup
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada reacts to a question from with television reporter Sam Smith during a post match interview following her quarterfinal win over Ana Ivanovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.
Celebrity Photos of the Week: The Unbearable Lightness of Clooney
Former Ontario lottery chief Rod Phillips takes reins at Postmedia board
Rod Phillips, right, is shown with Paul Godfrey on March 11, 2013. As the former chairman of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., Mr. Godfrey was instrumental in hiring Mr. Phillips as chief executive officer of the Crown agency 2 1/2 years ago.
BC Ferries service cuts will proceed, minister says
Minister of Transportation Todd Stone, photographed at the B.C. Legislature on June 12, 2013.
Canada’s industry policy is perfect – for the 1950s
Scott Barlow
Swiss money manager Unigestion sets up shop in Toronto
The CN Tower in downtown Toronto.
It’s getting hard to find big, buttery chardonnays. Can you recommend a few?
A glass of chardonnay.
Tobacco stocks: If you choose to invest, now is the time
A man holds a cigarette.
B.C. eyes transportation, housing solutions to fight domestic violence
Ex-Speaker Peter Milliken on why he feels secure about his most controversial ruling
House of Commons Speaker Peter Milliken delivers a ruling in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 9, 2011.
Ottawa institutes new rules for cellphone tower construction
A cellphone tower in New Denver, B.C.
Canadian Olympic Committee files trademark lawsuit against North Face
The Canadian Olympic Committee has filed a lawsuit against clothing North Face launched in November called the “International Collection.” Some of the clothing was labelled “village” wear, is decorated with the Canadian flag (or other team colours in other countries), and sometimes featured a patch with the symbol “RU 14” – a reference to the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Other merchandise showed a world map with a red star where Sochi is located. A T-shirt featured the date of the opening ceremonies; “07.02.2014.”
How Vanity Fair’s ‘epic takedown’ of Gwyneth Paltrow never happened
Cast member Gwyneth Paltrow poses at the premiere of Thanks for Sharing in Los Angeles, Sept. 16, 2013.
This consumer-focused company now scores 10 out of 10
Carey rebounds with strong Scotties play after Olympic trials disappointment
Team Manitoba skip Chelsea Carey shouts after delivering her rock to team Quebec during draw 12 curling action at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts competition in Montreal, Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
Eye on Shorts: What bearish investors are betting against
Why the minimum wage debate isn’t going to go away
Chris Bodnar enjoys a drink on the Earl’s Kitchen and Bar patio in Toronto.
Rob Ford says he was recognized and targeted for jaywalking ticket
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford poses for photos at the Foggy Dew pub in Coquitlam, B.C., on Friday night, Feb. 1, 2014. Ford received a jaywalking ticket later that evening.
Radford, Duhamel skate to music written as tribute to former coach
Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada
France turns heat up on McDonald's as burger becomes king
Carl Mortished
Canadian Utilities Ltd. three-year chart
Ottawa to give IRS information on Americans living in Canada
Canada and the United States signed an agreement Wednesday that paves the way for implementation of a controversial U.S. crackdown on offshore tax evasion.
Unarmed Cossacks use racial profiling to identify Sochi threats
Cossack soldiers in Sochi City February 5, 2014 who have been deployed to provide security for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games and help local police.
CBC president warns of ‘dark clouds on the horizon’
The Radio-Canada CBC building is seen Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Montreal.
Headfirst style at the Skeleton track
Corey Chamblin named CFL’s coach of the year
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin runs a drill as he takes part in practice before the upcoming 101st CFL Grey Cup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Moose Jaw, Sask., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.
Now Trending: Justin Bieber allegedly smoking weed and ‘extremely abusive’ on recent flight
Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs on stage during a concert in Zurich, Switzerland Friday, March 22, 2013.
Death toll from Quebec family drama rises to four after 11-year-old girl dies
Béatrice Godin, shown in a Faceboo photo, died after being in critical condition since the weekend.
Hearts: Robert Lepage’s surprise cri de coeur against the Charter of Values
Hearts is the second in a planned quartet of plays plays by Quebec’s most celebrated theatre creator.
Emerging markets: Rising importance makes crisis less likely
Indian currency notes of different denominations are seen in this file picture illustration taken in Mumbai on April 30, 2012. India raised import taxes on gold and silver on Aug. 13, 2013, as policy makers scrambled to narrow a gaping current account deficit.
Putin denies report that rumoured lover will help light Sochi’s Olympic fire
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with members of the Russian Security Council at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Alexei Nikolsky, Presidential Press Service)
How three B.C. school districts are calculating a return to 2002 contract language
Teacher Janie Billy has some fun with the pre-school class at Chief Atahm School in Chase, B.C.
Senate scandal’s ‘quiet damage’ ripples across Canada
Penny Collenette
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