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April 29

Duhatschek: Sharks, Kings down to the wire in Game 7
Eric Duhatschek
Lawyers question civil forfeiture’s evidence policies
David Lloydsmith of Mission, B.C is pictured outside of the Law Courts in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 17, 2014.
Audit uncovers dubious spending by TDSB trustees
The boardroom of the TDSB at the beginning of their meeting in Toronto on Jan. 16, 2013.
Chow’s transit plans attacked by mayoral candidates
Olivia Chow
Inequality spurs a leftist uprising in South Africa
Economic Freedom Fighters Leader Julius Malema, top, has compared the ANC and its economic policies with the apartheid regime.
B.C. chief gives Jim Prentice a backhanded endorsement
Former Industry Minister Jim Prentice, now CIBC's vice-chair, is photographed at The Globe and Mail on March 1, 2012.
Fires of racism still smoulder inside and out of sporting arena
David Shribman
There’s a strong case for Wynne to call an election sooner rather than later
Adam Radwanski
Clippers legal battle looms as NBA tries to force Donald Sterling to sell
In this April 4, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling sits courtside during the NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the in Los Angeles.
B.C. wants Health Canada to allow fecal transplant therapy
Dr. Jeanne Keegan-Henry decision to use fecal transplant therapy on a patient in 2010 put her licence at risk.
The Sheik producers slam columnist over Chow criticism
The Sheik is a documentary about Khosrow Vaziri, whose character, the Iron Sheik, entertained generations of WWE fans.
Canadian CF-18 jets deploy to Romania
Six CF-18 Hornets from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron take off from Bagotville, Quebec on April 29, 2014 to fly to Romania as part of Canada’s contribution to NATO’s reassurance measures in order to promote security and stability in Eastern and Central Europe.
Best pictures from April 29
A flock of Western Sandpiper over the Strait of Georgia as commercial ship makes its way to Vancouver near Delta, B.C. April 28, 2014.
Ontario vows to raise care workers’ wages
Deb Matthews speaks to the media following the swearing in of Kathleen Wynne was sworn in as Ontario's first female premier, on Feb. 11, 2013.
Ontario to hike taxes on high earners, tobacco and aviation fuel: document
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks to The Empire Club of Canada in Toronto on Monday, April 28, 2014.
Mark Ruwedel wins $50,000 Scotiabank Photography Award
ARC Financial hires former Calgary energy researcher
Jackie Forrest, director of global oil for IHS CERA, is taking a short mid-career break before pursuing her next opportunity.
Cheap, strong insurance stocks that will gain from rising rates
Life insurance
IA Clarington funds vs. indexes: How they stack up
Andrew Hallam
Personality clash killed Barrick-Newmont deal
In this Jan. 29, 2014 photo, a drill finishes up the blast pattern at Barrick Gold Corp.'s Cortez Hills, Nev., open pit site.
Online retailer Etsy gives artisans a marketing boost
Etsy merchandise has started to appear at Indigo stores in Canada.
Six questions answered: What Canadians need to know about the MERS virus
Experts in virology say the biochemical know-how is there to create a vaccine against Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, but question why authorities would want to spend millions immunizing an entire population against a disease that has affected only a few hundred people.
Ottawa risking oil investment, conference told
Silhouette of a Pump Jack in Utah
Transcript: The kryptonite of strategic thinking
CC000446 (PhotoDisc Image #) - Diagram of Circuitry
Innocent or guilty, BC’s civil forfeiture law wants you
Doug Eastwood takes a photograph of seized Hummer that was used to traffic narcotics as a seized helicopter that was taken from a suspected drug trafficker is seen in the background after a press conference in Richmond, British Columbia, Thursday, February 9, 2012. It was announced today that $5.5 million from crime proceeds has been granted by the BC government to support local crime prevention efforts. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and Mail
Don't gripe about millennials at work, appreciate their talents instead
Merge Gupta-Sunderji is a speaker and author who has more than 17 years of experience as a front-line leader in Corporate Canada.
The scandal in Rio? It’s the cost of the Olympics
The Olympic Flag flies in front of "Christ the Redeemer" statue during a blessing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro August 19, 2012.
Why saying less achieves more
Harvey Schachter
TransAlta shareholders weigh CEO’s promise of future growth
Jeffrey Jones
For Loblaw, Shoppers acquisition brings potential union headache
Shoppers Drug Mart store at the Eaton Center in downtown Toronto, October 22 2013.
Girls have actually always done better than boys at school, study finds. But why?
Cheeky Scottish beer maker tells regulator where to go
A volunteer pours beer during a tasting session at the Great British Beer Festival in London, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.
Valeant could sweeten bid for Botox-maker Allergan
Acquisition-hungry drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals has Allergan in its sights.
Ottawa bombards telecoms annually with requests for customer info
The law allows Canadian telecom companies and Internet providers to hand over customer information without a court order to help law-enforcement investigations.
Three dividend stocks the rally forgot
John Heinzl
Pensioners take on Nortel bondholders over division of assets
Nortel creditors have submitted claims worth $36-billion, while the defunct company’s estimated assets are worth about $9-billion.
Hot in here: See how much warmer Canada has gotten (and how much warmer it could get)
The waters of the reflecting pool at Nathan Phillip Square offers a cooling break for this woman as she soaks her feet in the water during a lunch break on June 20 2012. Hot, humid weather smothered Toronto and southern Ontario for another day with humidex readings into the 40's.
Jermain Defoe says he is ready to play again for Toronto FC and England
Toronto FC 's Jermain Defoe celebrates after scoring against D.C. United during second half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday March 22, 2014.
Visa requirement still rankles with Mexican-Canadians
Salvador Alanis, president of The Bakery, a strategic marketing company based in Toronto, says the visa requirement imposed on Mexicans is costing Canada business opportunities.
Amica Mature Lifestyles: A 'pretty compelling value'
Amid concern of an oversupply of seniors’ residences in the Canadian market, Amica says its occupancy rate is 94.1 per cent.
Cooking with daikon: These three dishes get bold with umami
Daikon and bok choy Strir-fry can be spiced up as you wish or kept cool for those who don’t like the heat
Bill McFarland: Why it’s crucial to embed innovation in business plans
PwC Canada chief Bill McFarland notes that innovation doesn’t come through ‘magic.’ A PwC survey indicates the best innovators ‘actually had a disciplined process around innovation.’
Chicken and daikon radish
Daikon radish and bok choy stir fry
Mushrooms in black bean sauce
Daikon radish and bok choy stir fry
Fiery rice
Daikon radish and bok choy stir fry
Measles outbreak declared in Calgary, Edmonton
A student receives a measles vaccine injection at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Ecublens near Lausanne March 23, 2009. Both the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and EFPL have started a three day vaccination campaign to help eradicate a growing Swiss measles epidemic, in which more than 28 cases were discovered in both schools, out of a total of 370 in Switzerland since the start of the year. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND HEALTH EDUCATION) - RTXD413
OHL hands Battalion winger Mike Baird a 20-game suspension
Mike Baird of the North Bay Battalion
The close: TSX advances as energy sector rallies
Oil rigs are seen in Midland, Texas, in this photo from 2008.
Canadian companies losing ground against global competitors: Poloz
Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz.
No lead too small, VPD says in unveiling cold case website
An image taken from the Vancouver Police Department website dedicated to soliciting tips from the public on unsolved cases.
Underground for now, construction proceeds on Eglinton LRT
A Metrolinx employee walks through the Eglinton Crosstown LRT underground tunnel in Toronto, April 29, 2014.
Duhatschek: The voice of the Calgary Flames calls it a career
Calgary Flames radio commentator Peter Maher.
Nasty Canexus story could get worse yet
Canexus has an emerging business loading crude oil onto rail cars.
The end of the super-major oil company is nigh
Carl Mortished
Lucara Diamond Corp. three-year chart
Lucara Diamond Corp. six-month chart
Kiesza brings back memories of a nineties dance-hall hangover
Brad Wheeler
Can you exercise your way to youthful skin?
Dr. Jennifer Pearlman
B.C. to make job skills main focus of education system
Students study at the University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack, B.C., on March 20, 2014.
Facebook as a platform: Social giant’s fractured future
A smartphone user shows the Facebook application on his phone in the central Bosnian town of Zenica, May 2, 2013.
Images from the Champions League semi-final
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring a second goal against Bayern Munich during their Champion's League semi-final second leg soccer match in Munich April 29, 2014.
Climate change and health: drinking water in decline
Dr. John Stockner is pictured at the Cleveland Dam on the Capilano River in North Vancouver, British Columbia on April 27, 2014.
Steve Nash praises NBA commissioner for decisive action against Sterling
NBA star Steve Nash speaks at a press conference at the Air Canada Centre where he was announced as the new general manager of Canada Basketball’s senior men’s team on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
Husband of Manitoba judge being investigated over nude photos dies
Jack King, husband of Manitoba Justice Lori Douglas, has died of cancer.
In photos: 10 pictures that show why umbrellas were no match for Toronto's weather today
Rain driven by strong winds caused havoc for pedestrians and their umbrellas in the Adelaide St. West and Bay St. area in downtown Toronto on April 29 2014.
Four surprises in the Star Wars VII casting announcement
Writer/director/producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and writer Lawrence Kasdan.
Floating my way to oblivion
Urban Blue: A softer, gentler blue cheese
Urban Blue cheese with Charcuterie board. Photographed at Chives Canadian Bistro in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Friday, April 11th, 2014.
Martin St. Louis finally in comfort zone and producing for Rangers
New York Rangers' Martin St. Louis, right, looks to celebrate his goal with Derek Stepan, middle, as Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery watches during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Philadelphia.
Bruins’ Hamilton more comfortable, composed and consistent in these playoffs
Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton reacts after scoring during the first period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Tuesday, April 22, 2014.
NBA players cheer Sterling decision
Message appearing on LA Clippers website after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver declared Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life
Visiting New York? How to avoid being THAT tourist
Nathan Pyle’s illustrated book NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette provides valuable advice for tourists. This undated drawing provided by Nathan Pyle shows the cover of his book “NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette.†In the book, Pyle has compiled dozens of cartoon dos and don’ts literally drawn from his experience as an Ohioan who moved to Manhattan six years ago. The tips work as well for tourists as they do for transplants. (AP Photo/Courtesy Nathan Pyle)
Kelly: NBA punishment for Sterling little more than a soft tap
Cathal Kelly
Private equity risks becoming a victim of own success
Specialist Charles Boeddinghaus is reflected in one of his screens, at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, April 28, 2014.
Encana CEO deserves credit for sticking to his guns
CEO Doug Suttles said last November that Encana would do more to expand into natural gas liquids while scaling back some of its dry gas operations.
It may be Valeant's turn to face the curse of the TSX
Valeant Pharmaceutical’s offices in Montreal.
Leather-working tool is reborn as bar-friendly blade
Seasoned bartender, Gavin Holmes, of Toronto’s Hi-Lo Bar, puts the Jackson Cannon Bar knife to the test. His favourite feature? The flush top edge; great for quickly scraping away debris.
F-35 costs at least $10-billion higher than Ottawa estimates, expert says
A Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter flies toward its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida in this U.S. Air Force picture taken on January 11, 2011.
Telecom firms refuse to say how often feds get personal data, watchdog says
The Last Confession: A mystery that could have used an Agatha Christie touch
The Last Confession, a hit for the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2007, is now revived for a tour with an international cast.
Low-brow no longer: Why it’s rosé’s time to shine
Beppi Crosariol
Wynne, Hudak fiddle while Ontario’s deficit burns
David Parkinson
Gasfrac activist sees global market for waterless fracking
Gasfrac Energy Services has operations in Canada and the U.S., including this facility in Colorado.
Cities can’t go it alone on homelessness. Ottawa has a big role to play
Carey Doberstein
A five point plan for cautious investors
Now Trending: Dean McDermott says he was boozing and ‘doing lines’ before cheating on Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling (L) and her husband Dean McDermott arrive for the TV Guide Emmy Awards afterparty in Hollywood, California September 21, 2008.
This car organizer is child’s play
Babies ‘R’ Us Car Seat Organizer
Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason to step down
Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason speaks in Edmonton on April 22, 2012.
Brown, Getzlaf, Toews named finalists for Mark Messier leadership award
Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings, Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks are the three finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
Why it's time to reduce your holdings in dividend stocks
TDSB trustees expense ring tones, local conferences audit shows
The boardroom of the TDSB at the beginning of their meeting in Toronto on Jan. 16, 2013.
Labatt’s beer blimp found in New Brunswick woods
A promotional blimp launched by Labatt Breweries of Canada included a hockey goal light that fans can set to go off when their NHL team scores.
Queen Street rules and the Ford Effect: Lessons from Toronto’s street-sign auction
Blue Jays call up second baseman Chris Getz from Triple-A Buffalo
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Chris Getz (39) poses for a photo at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
Architects behind Tate Modern chosen to design new Vancouver Art Gallery
A pigeon flies past the Damien Hirst sculpture Hymn outside the Tate Modern gallery in London in August 2012.
Six designs around the world created by Herzog & de Meuron
Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest and site of the 2008 summer Olympics in China.
Canadian wife of Egypt detainee anguished over mass death sentences
Sarah Attia, wife of Khaled Al-Qazzazz, detained without charges in Egypt for the past nine months, attends a news conference in Ottawa on April 29, 2014.
At midday: Energy sector bulls push TSX higher
Pumpjacks at work pumping crude oil near Stettler, Alta., June 20, 2007. Alberta's oil pipeline hub, where millions of barrels of crude flow each day to pipelines that feed markets in Canada and the United States is a beehive of activity. Analysts expect many Canadian oil sands companies to surge, most notably Whitecap Resources.
Why online reviews aren't the best way to judge a new doctor
Graphic: How does a tornado form?
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