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Garbage pickup may soon be automated under plan

Lunney resigns from Tory caucus SPENCER ANDERSON DAILY NEWS

City of Nanaimo mechanics Devon Chouinard and Jason Place work on one of the city’s customized, ‘split package’ manual garbage trucks. The city’s sanitation department wants to fully automate the fleet within three years. [SPENCER ANDERSON/DAILY NEWS]

Move may also see recycling brought in-house

anaimo’s sanitation department has pitched city council with a plan to fully automate the city’s fleet of garbage trucks over the next three years at a capital cost estimated at more than $6.4 million. The move would eliminate workplace injuries incurred by city garbage collectors as a result of manually lifting garbage and food waste into garbage trucks, injuries that cost the municipality $429,000 between 2012 and 2014, according to Charlotte Davis, manager of sanitation, recycling and public works. Davis also said the move would also allow the city to bring recycling collection in-house, which would save the city a further $660,000 each year in contract costs.

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“Safety was my main reason why we need to go automated.” Charlotte Davis, Manager of Sanitation, Recycling and Public Works

“Safety was my main reason why we need to go automated,” said Davis, who gave a presentation on the proposal to Nanaimo council at a special committee meeting Monday. There are eight full-time garbage collectors for the city and each earn $27.96 an hour, according to the current CUPE contract. Davis said the city has recorded 33 injuries in the form of sprains and strains from staff lifting bins and making repetitive movements throughout shifts. The total costs from the

injuries include medical costs, lost staff time and increased Workers’ Compensation Board rates. Having trucks capable of mechanically emptying garbage and food waste containers would reduce those costs and injuries, she said. Davis also said there is a business case for the change. If her plan proceeds, the city would buy six automated, split trucks capable of emptying garbage, food waste and recycling bins over 2015, 2016 and 2017. Each truck is expected to cost $400,000. The city would also order two smaller trucks at approximately $241,000 each. The city is set to replace four older garbage trucks from the ‘90s, which has already been budgeted for, as well as sell off four customized split garbage trucks the city acquired in 2011

for its food waste program. Davis said the trucks could fetch $80,000 each (they were purchased for $280,000, she said). The big capital cost is the $4 million the city estimates it would take to purchase residential garbage, food waste and recycling bins specifically meant for garbage trucks with mechanical lifting capabilities. However, that amount would be paid back over 10 years through user fees, not taxes. And Davis said that once recycling is brought in house, residential collection rates would actually drop below what residents would pay under manual garbage collection, she said. Council has asked for more information on the proposal. SAnderson@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255

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Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney announced on Tuesday he is resigning from the Conservative caucus to sit as an independent, in defence of his religious beliefs and “the concerns of my faith community.” The move was voluntary, Lunney said. The move comes after controversy last month when Lunney posted comments on Twitter saying that evolution was not a fact. “(The) decision (to sit as an independent) is entirely my own,” Lunney said in a statement. “Given the circling trolls, I do not intend to entangle the most multi-racial, multicultural and multi-faith caucus in parliamentary history in my decision to defend my beliefs.” Lunney did not return requests for comment from the Daily News despite calls to his Ottawa and Nanaimo offices. His Ottawa office said Lunney would be “unavailable for the rest of the day,” and that Lunney would speak to the issue after question period in the House of Commons the next day (Wednesday). In his press release, Lunney alluded to his Twitter comments. “My remarks were inflated by media, blended with other unrelated but alleged heretical statements and became a top story on national media creating a firestorm of criticism and condemnation,” he said, adding that “it is clear” other candidates and politicians of faith “(are) going to be subjected to the same public scrutiny in coming elections.” Lunney also said he was concerned with “deliberate attempts to suppress a Christian worldview from professional and economic opportunity in law, medicine, and academia.” Lunney has been an MP for the area since 2000. He has sat as a Conservative since 2003. SAnderson@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255 » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@nanaimodailynews.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.

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Colliery dams face ﬁnal frontier Unbelievable plan from city would see new conference centre in park; giant statues erected P.A. LEPACHYDERM DAILY NEWS

fter years of controversy, Nanaimo’s Colliery dams will be destroyed. Promising to use as much taxpayer money as possible, city politicians announced the dams will be dismantled immediately, at a cost of $45 million. Demolition crews will begin rolling in today, April 1. “Realistically, it should only cost about $8 million to get rid of the dams,” said acting mayor Milton McCheese. “But we figured, why not dig our noses right in there and spend as much as possible?” In place of the dams, the city announced plans to build a second conference centre facility in the middle of Colliery Dam Park. “Listen, the first conference centre was such an overwhelming success,” said city official Ivana Spendalot. “We wanted to build on that. So we commissioned a dozen different engineering reports (at $1 million

Large talking, crying statues will be placed at either end of the city, once the Colliery dams are taken down. [SNAP SHOTTE/DAILY NEWS]

apiece) and they all agreed the park would be the best location.” “For sure,” said McCheese. “I mean, there might not be anything for convention-goers to do downtown, but in the park, they’ll be able to look at all the displaced wildlife and the stumps from the old trees.” On a positive note, officials said the dismantling of the dams will allow the city to finally get the iconic tourist attraction critics

have been clamouring for. “Our crack marketing team got together for finger sandwiches and some back-patting, then commissioned a dozen different engineering reports (at $2 million apiece),” said Spendalot. “And they came up with a great idea.” Leftover rubble from the dams will be repurposed into four huge statues, two at either end of the city.

“Kind of like the ones at Easter Island,” said Spendalot. “Except these ones will talk. Every hour on the hour, they will say ‘No! No! No!’ and you’ll be able to hear it all over town.” Saying the idea was to have something that represented the wishes of constituents to never build, develop or change anything, ever, Spendalot called the plan a “no-brainer.” “The statues will actually cry for tourists, and it will be recycled water from the dams,” added McCheese. “Who wouldn’t want a picture of that? We’re redoing the signs on either side of the city to say ‘Welcome to Nonaimo’ and selling ‘No-Brainers’ T-shirts all over town. They should be huge hits.” When asked if the city might also sell souvenir bottles of dam water, McCheese offered up a firm “No!” “We don’t want anyone selling bottles of water, that’s just silly,” he said. “No! No! No! However,

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Food bank usage in Nanaimo and across country continues to grow DANIELLE BELL FOR THE DAILY NEWS

Paying rent or putting food on the table may seem like an unfathomable choice, but for many people in Nanaimo and beyond it is a reality. The number of people using a food bank in Nanaimo is steadily growing, and it is a similar situation across the country. Many are families struggling to make ends meet, where having any food, much less healthy food, is a challenge. “There certainly is a great need in the community,” said Peter Sinclair, executive director at Loaves and Fishes community food bank. “In talking to clients and seeing the situations they’re in, money is tight. They’re left making difficult decisions.” And they’re not alone. Across the country, approximately 1.1 million households did not have the money to buy the variety or quantity of food they needed in 2011 to 2012, according to a food insecurity study recently released by Statistics Canada. The number of Canadians turning to food banks for help has grown from coast to coast, suggesting some households still have trouble literally putting food on the table. Food insecurity is described in a household as “when one or more members do not have access to the variety or quantity of food that they need due to lack of money,” according to the study. Single-parent families with children under 18 were the most likely to have a hard time putting healthy food on the table. In contrast, couples with no children were the least likely to experience trouble with food security. Those who do experience food insecurity are also more likely to suffer poor or fair health, multiple chronic conditions, major

From left, Alex Counsell, Simiao Guo and Mark Mai sort through food for the Loaves and Fishes food bank at their Fry Road warehouse on Tuesday. [DANIELLE BELL/FOR THE DAILY NEWS]

depression and a perceived lack of social supports, the study suggests. The most at risk of not getting enough healthy varieties of food are low-income households who rely on government benefits, such as child tax benefit or welfare, as their main source of income.Their rates of food insecurity were three times higher than households which had another source of money, the study suggests. Households with children were more likely to experience food insecurity than those without. Single parents reaching out for help to feed their families does not surprise Sinclair, who reports families regularly fre-

quent the food bank. In Nanaimo, about one-third of those who visit the food bank are children. In one month alone, approximately 3,000 people make nearly 6,000 visits to help get food they so desperately need. Every month, the food bank distributes more than $110,000 worth of food to people in need. In Nanaimo, one out of 13 people will visit the food bank at some point. Sinclair and other agencies are working together to try and feed as many people as possible, through food recovery programs and other initiatives. Some people also lack cooking skills to best stretch the food

they do get, said Sinclair, who would also like to see more community gardens. Numbers suggest the issue of food insecurity has remained steady over the years, with approximately five percent of children and eight percent of adults living in households with food insecurity from 2007 to 2012. The highest rate of food insecurity at 36.7 percent — more than four times the Canadian average — was reported in Nunavut. » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@nanaimodailynews.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.

extra revenue from sales of statue figurines and T-shirts should enable us to build a downtown hotel by 2075 and we should have a foot-ferry in place by early next century.” In response to the city’s plan, 413 new blogs popped up online, with their ones of readers expressing exaggerated levels of bitterness, preparing incoherent videos and threatening to run in the next municipal election. “They may have taken down our dams,” said critic N.O. Lypher. “But we’ll be watching every minute and sternly wagging our fingers if they get out of line.” PALePachyderm @nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-FOOL - WITH A FILE FROM JACQUES STRAPPE

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Recovery program helps to feed the hungry

One of the major problems in feeding the hungry is not the lack of available food, but lies in being able to connect that food with those in need, according to the head of the Nanaimo food bank. To help tackle that problem, Peter Sinclair, executive director of the Loaves and Fishes community food bank, is working to expand on a food recovery program. “There’s a staggering problem here,” said Sinclair, of people going hungry while thousands of dollars of food is thrown out at the retail level every day. “The problem is not lack of food. The problem is connecting it to people.” Loaves and Fishes is working to change that. Every day in Nanaimo, they recover anywhere from $2,000 to $12,000 worth of food which would have otherwise been tossed out by grocery stores. It may be slightly damaged or close to its expiry date and therefore may not fly off the shelves, but is still good food. On Tuesday, helpers were sorting through carrots, grapes, peppers and other fruits and vegetables at their Fry Road warehouse. Anything not suitable is either composted or goes to feed local livestock farms. Food is distributed usually within hours, and also goes to other organizations that help those in need, such as the John Barbsy breakfast program and Boys and Girls Club. Four grocery stores in Nanaimo participate so far, but organizers are always looking for more to come on board. Since summer 2013, the Food4U food recovery program has collected approximately $1.7-million in food.

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anaimo is known for its malls. If from the south you drive into the city old-school style, along the old highway, you encounter a plethora of them, in varying sizes, all the way until you hit the north end. At one time a factoid passed around about this city was that it had more malls per square foot per person than anywhere else in Canada. For some, even though that piece of trivia is no longer the case, it might still be a little much, but it also signifies the economic potential within the city. If there are that many stores, surely someone is making money somewhere.

The “big box” phenomenon was decried in some areas because of the hit it put on smaller stores. In Nanaimo, this was particularly hard-felt in the downtown area. Recent closures of bigger outlets like Future Shop and Target has also had tongues wagging. In Nanaimo, Future Shop is being replaced by Best Buy and that location will remain popular for shoppers. But the way that powerful retailers, such as Cabela’s and Canadian Tire, have gobbled up prime retail space again shows Nanaimo’s potential. This city is also, because of its layout, a very auto-oriented city, making malls a destination. But experts indicate some

of the shopping centres that haven’t already done so, in the process of “de-malling,” may need to reinvent themselves; and this should be seen as a great opportunity for the community. More people than ever shop online, meaning stores like Target, and Zellers before it in the same location, are not necessarily the catch-alls they once were. This could mean good things for some of the smaller businesses, especially downtown, that offer specialty services. And as mentioned, the situation of the shifting retail ground in the city should be seen as an opportunity for businesses and the city as a whole. David Bell, a retail planning

consultant at Colliers International told The Canadian Press: “There’s no question that some of those are going to have to look to other potential uses; recreational uses, institutional uses or office uses.” These are prime locations, and we’ve already seen some movement in this area with medical offices appearing in several local malls. Restaurants and fitness centres are other possibilities for these locations; even office space or campus space, or perhaps community centres or daycares. The malls will be just fine. We’re getting well ahead of ourselves, obviously, but planning is crucial. The likes of Target leaving and Future Shop converting

to Best Buy might appear as a negative, but is it? For the employees out of work, yes it’s negative. But for the malls and their tenants this could be a chance for smaller retailers to get a better foothold, as well as a chance to rework community meeting places — and possibly bring back those lost jobs. The malls get their traffic and the retailers get more customers. The sky isn’t falling because one big U.S. retailer (Target) failed to properly assess the Canadian market. » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this editorial to letters@nanaimodailynews.com.

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oes anyone actually try to pull off elaborate April Fool’s Day pranks anymore? I’m not talking about the delight you take in setting your sister’s alarm ahead two hours the night of March 31. Or swapping the sugar and the salt and listening for your Dad’s yell as his Shreddies are befouled. I mean the doozies. The pranks that take forever to plan and require precision execution. If anyone has tale of a tremendous April Fool’s Day prank that they have pulled off – or even attempted – let me know. Interestingly, until today, my knowledge of the actual April Fool’s Day customs was very limited. All I knew is that you had until

noon to pull it off, you yelled “April fool!” with delight when the prankee figured out they’d been had, and that once my sister and I had moved out of the family home, it kind of lost its lustre. Siblings are far and away the best targets. But I did some research and found some interesting nuggets. The earliest recorded association between April 1 and “foolishness” traces back to Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales in 1392, just a few years before I started at the old Daily Free Press. According to Wikipedia, in 1508, French poet Eloy d’Amerval referred to a poisson d’avril (April fool, literally “April fish”), a possible reference to the holiday. In 1539, Flemish poet Eduard de Dene wrote of a nobleman who sent his servants on foolish errands on April 1. In 1686, John Aubrey referred to the holiday as “Fooles holy day.” In 1698, several people were tricked into going to the Tower of London to “see the Lions washed.”

My favourite are always the news hoaxes. In an industry where far too many people take themselves far too seriously, it’s OK once in a blue moon to have a little fun. As a kid, one of the best stories I’ve ever read was a Sports Illustrated profile from George Plimpton on Sidd Finch, a pitcher who could throw a baseball 168 miles per hour. I loved it. Again, per Wikipedia: “In one famous prank from 1957, the BBC broadcast a film in their Panorama current affairs series purporting to show Swiss farmers picking freshly-grown spaghetti, in what they called the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest. The BBC were later flooded with requests to purchase a spaghetti plant, forcing them to declare the film a hoax on the news the next day.” That’s gold. We have managed a few here at the Daily News, and each time, we manage to snare a few unsuspecting victims.

Even though they are generally fairly obvious, the skimmers can occasionally be pulled in. That’s not the point, however. The idea is simply to enjoy a chuckle or two. We had special correspondent Felipe Lobo writing about how the Nanaimo Clippers had been sold to a group of South American investors. The Montreal Canadiens once discovered a hockey superstar playing on the street in Harewood. Last year, our longtime contributor Jacques Strappe detailed plans to drain Long Lake and construct Nanaimo’s long-awaited sports and entertainment complex. Everyone once in awhile, once a year, actually, it’s good to step back and enjoy a laugh or two. Don’t forget to send in your prank tales . . . . » Daily News editor Philip Wolf can be reached at 250-729-4240; via email at PWolf@nanaimodailynews.com; or on Twitter @philipwolf13

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Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay says it may be time to make this section of Terminal Avenue a city street instead of a public highway. [SPENCER ANDERSON/DAILY NEWS]

City may seek control of Terminal Avenue stretch Province currently responsible for cost to maintain roadway SPENCER ANDERSON DAILY NEWS

Mayor Bill McKay is asking if it is time that the City of Nanaimo assumed legal control over the Terminal Avenue corridor that runs through the downtown core. The answer, says McKay, may be yes. Terminal Avenue is actually a part of Highway 19A, the provincial highway that runs through the city. The same is true of Nicol Street in the south end of the city. Because the roadway is under provincial jurisdiction, the provincial government is responsible for the cost of maintaining the roadway. However, it also restricts the city from making improvements to the road or alongside it within 900 metres without getting provincial approval.

“There’s not many places in Nanaimo (that aren’t affected),” he said. McKay said he thinks that has hindered the potential for improvements to make streets more pedestrian-friendly and to beautify certain areas of the city. He said that in turn has dampened the investment climate in the city. “I’ve had this idea in my head for a couple of years now,” he said, adding the city considered the idea in 2000. McKay said he wanted to discuss the option with City of Surrey officials, which renamed the King George Highway to the King George Boulevard in 2009. The province has ‘devolved’ portions of provincial highways to municipalities in the past. McKay raised the idea with his fellow council members during a budget meeting Monday.

“We need to carefully understand what obligations we (would) have on the road,” said McKay. However, he said the move would allow the city more freedom to make improvements in places like the south end of the city that have been called for in several neighbourhood plans. “I mean, the Nicol Street charrettes that I have seen have been absolutely brilliant,” he said. “We (could) become the catalyst for redevelopment.” McKay has proposed the city consider acquiring the portion of terminal between Comox Road Front Street near the Port Place Mall. Coun. Jerry Hong said during the meeting Monday that the city could consider a wider area closer to 10th Street. SAnderson@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255

New fees mean it’ll cost more to take a ferry, light your home and have a beer today, and critics call it another example of government charging more in hidden taxes. Fees that kick in today: A sixper cent BC Hydro rate increase, a 2.9-per cent hike on ferry fares and liquor price jumps of between $1 and $6, depending on the product. “The nickel and diming of B.C. government increases continues, and cash-strapped taxpayers are the ones being treated as April fools,” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. director of the government watchdog agency Canadian Taxpayers Federation, in a press release. That sentiment is echoed by Nanaimo economist Raimo Marttala. “We are being nickeled and dimed to death,” said Marttala, who is an economics professor at Vancouver Island University. “Other things have gone up continuously — everything — costs have gone up but wages have not even kept up with inflation, so if your income is based on wages, your income is not going up, it has dropped.”

He said while the provincial government “takes great credit” in balancing its books without raising taxes, the average working person faces hidden increases at every turn. The hydro rate increase amounts to approximately $7 a month more for the average home. Travel aboard BC Ferries will cost the average a family of four $8.10 more on a return trip. “Next month, it’s property taxes and likely ICBC,” Bateman said. “In January, it was CPP, EI and MSP. It never ends for taxpayers.” ICBC is in the final stages of seeking BC Utilities Commission approval for a proposed $36 increase on basic auto insurance rates. On Jan. 1 the Medical Services premium rose $66 for families, $60 for couples and $33 for individuals and EI and CPP premiums rose $23. Nanaimo city council is still finalizing its 2015 budgets, with an eye to a one-per cent overall tax increase, which would mean a smaller increase than usual for property owners. DBellaart@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4235

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A 45-year-old man, rescued from the water after he apparently jumped from a B.C. Ferries vessel, has died. The Queen of Oak Bay departed shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday. At approximately 4:10 p.m. the man was seen near one of the railings, according to Nanaimo RCMP. A passenger witnessed the man climb over the railings on the deck and fall overboard. It is not yet known why or how the man fell, or if he jumped, but

witnesses reported that he was in the water for approximately 40 minutes. A Zodiac from the ferry managed to pull him from the water. The man was then taken aboard a patrol vessel from the Vancouver Police Departement and then transported to Lions Gate Hospital. He was subsequently transferred to St Paul’s hospital for treatment where he later died. The name of the man has not been released and the investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners Service.

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VIU in skill exchange with Trinidad and Tobago Darrell Bellaart Reporting

ancouver Island University is exporting its knowledge to teach hairdressing and esthetics to the Caribbean. A cross-cultural skill exchange between VIU will transfer that knowledge to Youth Training and Employment Partnership Program Ltd., of Trinidad and Tobago. The partnership is for three years. “It’s an incredible opportunity to have such fantastic partners to work

with,” said Sally Vinden, Hairdressing program chairwoman. “It doesn’t happen every day that you have the chance to work cross-culturally.” Over two weeks in March, YTEPP representatives Yola Hernandez and Natalie Clarke saw operations at VIU Spa Institute at Parksville Centre and the hairdressing school at Nanaimo campus . The saw how VIU runs the salon and training labs, “and to look at the ways students interact with clients” while training, said Yola Hernandez, accompanied by her colleague Natalie Clarke. “We’ve learned many different things from

each other,” said Lesley Osborne, esthetics program chairwoman.

Credit card warning Hospitality operators are warned to check those credit cards carefully Emails to smaller hotel, motel and bed and breakfast operators requesting accommodations or lodgings, often come with a request for help to book a rental car or other travel services. After paying by stolen credit card the “guest” calls to make changes and requests a refund by cheque, money wire and even another credit card, says the Better Business

Bureau of Vancouver Island. The operator is out the refund amount and costs of the fraud. Operators should ensure payment has cleared before issuing a refund.

Kebap house opens The kebap is the Turkish word for delicious. And Mustafa Zevkli believes his kebaps are as the best you’ll find. His restaurant, at 3-1420 Wingrove St. uses only quality ingredients, including those from Cobs Bakery and Nesvog Deli. Too busy to dine? You can even order online. Visit thekebapbc.com.

Natalie Clarke, left, and Yola Hernandez watch VIU hairdressing student Allison Brayley cut a client’s hair.

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Lifeguard shortage addressed JULIE BERTRAND FOR THE DAILY NEWS

Thanks to a new School District 69 program, the lifeguard shortage in Oceanside may soon become a thing of the past. In 2013, Jeff Temple, principal of the Collaborative Education Alternative Program, heard there was a lifeguard shortage in Oceanside and decided to look into offering a lifeguard program at the school. At the time, he and District 69 teacher Darin Carmichael were working on creating the Rivers, Mountains and Ocean School, an outdoor leadership program for students interested in working in outdoor and adventure tourism. “We thought it would be interesting to have a recreational leadership program,” Temple said.

“I suggested we could also have a program for community recreation.” Temple began working with Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Regional District of Nanaimo staff to create the Aquatics Leadership program, which started this February as a pilot program. Until June, eight Grade 11 and 12 students will spend three afternoons per week at the pool training to acquire the certification needed to be a lifeguard. They will also volunteer at the pool to get work experience and undergo recreational leadership training. The pilot is a collaboration between CEAP, Ballenas Secondary, Kwalikum Secondary and the RDN. “These guys are getting all their qualifications,” Temple said. “We give them

dual credits for it.” The program counts as four elective courses. High school students must take seven elective courses to graduate. The program’s credits can also be used for university. Temple said the program makes it affordable for students to get lifeguard certification. “Usually, it costs $1,600 for somebody to become a fully certified lifeguard,” he said. “(With the Aquatics Leadership Program), we pay more than half of that. We ask students to pay for part of the program.” Students who cannot afford it are eligible for financial help. The school district is able to use government funding to subsidize the cost because students get credits.

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Opposition terror bill changes nixed Dozens of amendments voted down by Tories JIM BRONSKILL THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Conservatives used their majority on the House of Commons public safety committee to vote down the first wave of opposition amendments to the federal anti-terrorism bill. Government MPs also won approval for a few changes they put forward Tuesday with the aim of clarifying some elements of the legislation. But after more than six hours of clause-by-clause review, it was clear the government was not about to waver on core elements of the 62-page security bill. The bill would give the Canadian Security Intelligence Service more power to thwart suspected terrorist plots — not just gather information about them. It would also increase the exchange of federal security information, broaden no-fly list powers and create a new criminal offence of encouraging someone to carry out a terrorism attack. In addition, the bill would make it easier for the RCMP to obtain a peace bond to restrict the movements of suspects and extend the amount of time they can be kept in preventative detention. Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney says the

STEVE RENNIE THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Pamela Wallin fabricated Senate business in order to get reimbursement for expenses that were actually personal and private, the RCMP allege in new court documents. The RCMP allege that Wallin submitted 21 travel expense claims to the Senate when she had actually been attending to personal matters in Toronto or to her duties as a member of corporate boards or as chancellor of the University of Guelph. The allegations are spelled out in documents seeking a court order to compel BMO Nesbitt

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150 “suspicious” expense claims. The RCMP allege Wallin committed breach of trust and fraud over $5,000. No charges have been laid against Wallin, who was suspended from the Senate last year and none of the allegations has been proven in court. Her lawyer, Terrence O’Sullivan, has said previously that some of Wallin’s expense claims were inadvertently submitted to the Senate, instead of to the relevant companies, due an “administrative oversight.” O’Sullivan did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.

A sign for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service building in Ottawa. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]

legislation is needed to keep Canadians safe from jihadi-inspired attacks like the ones that claimed the lives of two soldiers in attacks just days apart last October. At committee, opposition MPs from four parties put forward dozens of suggested changes, but they were summarily defeated. The committee heard from almost 50 witnesses — many of whom suggested changes to the bill — in recent weeks. The rejected amendments included a built-in expiry clause for new provisions, a stronger no-fly list appeal process and a requirement that the privacy commissioner report annually to the public safety minister on the expanded information-sharing powers. Roxanne James, parliamentary secretary to Blaney, took particular exception to the notion of

a sunset clause, expressing amazement anyone would even suggest it. “I couldn’t believe it,” she told the MPs. NDP public safety critic Randall Garrison noted that key elements of anti-terrorism legislation passed in 2001 included sunset clauses — measures that were subsequently renewed and still exist. Green party Leader Elizabeth May tried to amend the proposed new offence of encouraging an act of terrorism so that it clearly excludes private conversations. May said that, as drafted, the provision could limit free speech and even dissuade someone from engaging in a discussion with an extremist to try to deradicalize them. “That’s what bad drafting and rushed legislation will do — it will make us less safe.”

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Canada military mission cost won’t be released

Ex-reality TV star to pay special court costs

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N.B. deﬁcit budget is start of many more cuts

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Parliament may have approved a year-long extension to the country’s combat mission in Iraq and Syria, but the Harper government is once again refusing to say how much it will cost taxpayers. Nor will it reveal the estimated pricetag for upcoming involvement in NATO’s reassurance operations in eastern Europe. Late Tuesday, the federal Treasury Board tabled its reports on plans and priorities for the coming fiscal year, which is a rough guidebook to upcoming departmental spending. New Democrat defence critic Jack Harris accused the government of not only keeping the public in the dark, but watchdogs such as the parliamentary budget office.

A former reality TV star has been ordered to pay special costs by a judge who says she was manipulative and lied during divorce proceedings. The decision by Justice Miriam Gropper follows several 2014 family law rulings against Jody Claman, who appeared in the now-defunct Real Housewives of Vancouver series. Gropper says Claman tried to mislead and deceive the court numerous times, did not comply with orders and used delay tactics as part of her “reprehensible conduct throughout the proceedings.” She says Claman deliberately and persistently failed to disclose documents and dissipated assets, which she is “probably concealing.”

The Parole Board of Canada says the sex offender at the centre of the landmark “no means no” court case will remain behind bars. The board reviewed the case of Steve Ewanchuk after it denied his statutory release one year ago. It says the 66-year-old Edmonton man has since completed a sex offender program but remains a risk to reoffend. Ewanchuk has a criminal record of sex assaults on young girls and teens that spans four decades. In 2007, Ewanchuk was sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl. His sentence expires in February 2018. When he is released, he is to remain under a 10-year supervision order.

New Brunswick’s Liberal government had warned for weeks that its first budget would be painful for the province, but when it was tabled Tuesday the finance minister made it clear the tax increases and spending cuts listed in the document were only the beginning. In his first budget since the Liberals won the election in September, Finance Minister Roger Melanson announced that the $8.6-billion fiscal plan for 2015-16 will increase taxes for the wealthy, bump up the price of fuel, close some courthouses and eliminate nearly 250 teaching jobs. “More difficult decisions will be made in our second budget,” Melanson said before releasing the budget.

The union representing Canada’s meat inspectors says a critical shortage of inspectors is putting the safety of consumers at risk across the country. Bob Kingston, president of the Agriculture Union, told a news conference in Edmonton that only 12 of 18 meat hygiene inspection positions are filled at processing plants in northern Alberta. The numbers are the same in the Calgary region. Kingston said a lack of funding is creating similar problems and concerns at facilities across Canada, and the federal government needs to put more money into meat safety. Kingston said some inspectors are worried sick about declining safety standards and others have quit.

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VANCOUVER — As a young man who immigrated from Ireland, John Furlong channelled his “highest respect” for First Nations by volunteering to teach at an elementary school in northern British Columbia. Forty years later, he ensured four B.C. First Nations were full partners when he headed the Vancouver Olympics, saying his push for their participation was a source of personal pride. So it was with every instinct he fought anger starting two years ago, when “deep and horrible, hurtful and highly damaging” allegations of sex abuse were levelled against him by three aboriginal people, he told reporters on Tuesday. Furlong declared the “almost unimaginable

John Furlong addresses the media from his lawyer’s office in Vancouver on Tuesday. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]

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Games, Furlong exhaled audibly several times and didn’t take questions. The allegations stem from several articles published in September 2012 by a freelance reporter who conducted inquiries in the tiny sawmill town of Burns Lake, B.C., about Furlong’s time at the Catholic school starting around 1969. Furlong also announced he is dropping a defamation suit — combating the “lies” penned by Laura Robinson — as part of his efforts to rebuild his life. “Given these three positive court outcomes, the

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even-year-old Faith Lennox never thought she needed a left hand; after all, she couldn’t remember losing hers when she was only nine months old. But when it came to getting one custom made in a day by a 3-D printer, that was a different story. Particularly when she got to pick the colours — her favourite pink, blue and purple, like the ones on the tank top she was wearing. It didn’t hurt, either, that the appendage, called a robohand, looks a lot like the pair Marvel superhero Iron Man wears. “It’s really cool!” the otherwise shy little girl said with an exuberant grin as she stood surrounded by high-tech computers in the Build It Workspace in this Orange County suburb on Monday. Build It Workspace is a 3-D printer studio that teaches people to use high-tech printers and provides access to them for projects. It also does commercial printing. She had gotten out of school early to go there with her mother, Nicole, to watch in fascination as her new hand began to take shape. She stood for several minutes transfixed as it slowly moved from computer image to hard-plastic reality. She planned to return Tuesday to try it on. The finished product will be the result of an emerging technology that is revolutionizing prosthetics, said Build It’s Mark Lengsfeld, especially for children like Faith, who quickly outgrow expensive prosthetic limbs and have trouble even using them because of their size and weight. “It’s an amazing thing to be doing,” the company’s president and founder said of making a hand that weighs less than a pound (450 grams) out of the same kind of plastic used in automobile parts.

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Faith Lennox, 7, right, smiles as she holds an extra plastic prosthetics part with her newly 3-D printed hand at the Build It Workspace in Los Alamitos, Calif., on Tuesday. [AP PHOTO]

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Although Lengsfeld’s company has printed out everything from pumps for oil and gas companies to parts for unmanned aerial vehicles, this is the first hand he and his three employees have built. Airwolf 3D, whose printers built Faith’s hand, recently cranked out 200 hands for children around the world as part of an international competition to see which company could use the most 3-D printers in one space

at one time. Airwolf, with 159 printers going, won by one, said the company’s creative director, Tyler Caros, who was keeping watch Monday as the hard plastic going into Faith’s hand slowly unspooled. The oldest of three children, Faith had compartment syndrome when her position during childbirth cut off the flow of blood to her left forearm, irreparably damaging tissue, muscle and bone. After nine months of trying to save the limb, doctors determined they had to amputate just below the elbow. Faith’s parents were working with the non-profit group E-Nable to get her a 3-D-printed hand, but the technology is so new there’s a waiting list, her mother said. Then she learned of what Lengsfeld’s company could

do from a friend whose son visited with his Scout troop. E-Nable provides open-source technology for building the hand, Lengsfeld said, making it economical for anyone with the right printer and a set of instructions to create one. Faith’s only costs $50, and when she outgrows it she can easily build a bigger replacement. “It’s been an honour to help her,” he said. The little girl who taught herself to swim at age three and surfs with her father already knows what she plans to do when she puts that new hand on. “Ride my bike!” she said with a big grin. Although she’s already a competent rider, she noted that making turns with just one hand can be a little tricky.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Google is releasing its cheapest Chromebook laptops yet, two versions priced at $149 aimed at undercutting Microsoft’s Windows franchise and gaining ground in even more classrooms. Various PC manufacturers have been working with Google to design lightweight laptops running on the Chrome operating system since 2011. The newest versions are made by Hisense and Haier. Hisense’s Chromebook can be ordered beginning Tuesday at Walmart.com and Haier’s version can be bought at Amazon.com. Their arrival coincides with Microsoft’s rollout of a lowerpriced Surface tablet in an effort to reach students and budgetconscious families. Pre-orders for that device began Tuesday, too. As the prices for tablets and smartphones have been declining, it has forced on PC makers to lower their prices, said International Data Corp. analyst Jay Chou. The success of the Chromebook line is intensifying the PC pricing pressure. “It has been good news for consumers, but not so good for vendors,” Chou said. The cheaper version of the Surface Pro 3 sells for $499, compared with $799 to $1,949 for the higher-end models. The discount-

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This product image provided by Google shows the Haier Chromebook 11, a $149 laptop running on Google’s Chrome operating system. [AP PHOTO]

ed version has a slightly smaller screen — 10.8 inches rather than 12 — a slower processor, and less flexible kickstand — just three angles rather than unlimited positions. The Chromebook has served a dual purpose for Google. Like the company’s Android software for mobile devices, the Chrome system is set up so users will automatically begin using Google’s search engine and other services, such as Gmail and YouTube. Google has used the Chromebooks as a prod to bring down the prices of all PCs, something the company wanted

to do because it has more opportunities to show the digital ads that bring in most of its revenue when more people can afford to buy an Internet-connected device. “We cannot be happier that Microsoft is helping drive down the prices of PCs,” said Caesar Sengupta, Google’s vice-president of product management for Chromebooks. “If Microsoft is reacting to (Chromebook’s low prices), that’s fantastic. We love it.” Unlike most computers, Chromebooks don’t have a hard drive. Instead, they function as

terminals dependent on an Internet connection to get most work done. Despite those limitations, Chromebooks have been steadily gaining in popularity, particularly in schools, as more applications and services made available over Internet connections — a phenomenon known as “cloud computing” that has reduced the need for hard drives. About six million Chromebooks were sold worldwide last year, more than doubling from 2.7 million in 2013, according to IDC. In contrast, sales in the overall PC market slipped two per cent last year, marking the third consecutive annual decline. IDC is projecting eight million Chromebooks will be sold this year. Besides the $149 laptops, Google also is attacking Microsoft on other fronts. Later this spring, Google and Asus are releasing a hybrid Chromebook that can use used as either a laptop or tablet with a 10-inch screen. Called the Chromebook Flip, it sell for $249. In the summer, Asus and Google will start selling a new Chrome device that will provide people a cheaper way to upgrade an old PC. The device, called the Chromebit, is a stick loaded with an entire operating system that can be plugged into any HDMI port. The Chromebit’s price hasn’t been set, Google says it will cost less than $100.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The government can know about your phone calls, your emails, the way you use the Web. Private business tracks your clicks. Your boss knows your digital trail. Your online activity is more public than private. Almost all Americans now realize this. Most still aren’t bothered by it. A poll released this month — two years after startling revelations about the government’s digital surveillance capabilities — shows nine out of 10 Americans recognize their digital lives aren’t secret. Yet clear majorities said they weren’t overly concerned about the government snooping around their calls and emails. “I am not doing anything wrong, so they can monitor me all they want,” one user told researchers from the Pew Research Center. That view worries a growing coalition of privacy experts and advocates trying to speed up efforts to block surreptitious peeking into our digital habits. Their task isn’t easy. Americans — more than Web users abroad, experts say — have come to accept a semi-public digital life. Private businesses make billions of dollars from sweeping up the crumbs of information digital users leave behind. In exchange for all that secret data, private businesses offer a relatively seamless and low-cost Web experience most consumers prefer. Privacy software can be expensive and is almost always clumsy. And the government wants in: Citing security concerns, the authorities seek “backdoor” access to email accounts and phone records. So privacy experts are stepping up efforts to convince consumers of the need for digital privacy. A fundamentally private Web won’t be a reality, they say, until ordinary Americans demand broad protection from government and business intrusion into their phone and computer use. “If anyone in society is going to have privacy, then everybody has to have privacy,” said Alan Fairless, CEO of SpiderOak, a company that offers encrypted data storage for consumers. Some early-adopting digitalsavvy consumers have started to seek out and invent privacy protection tools, he said. That work may eventually trickle down more broadly to less tech-handy cellphone users and Web surfers. It hasn’t yet partly because most Americans seem satisfied with their current digital experience. Prices are low and access is simple precisely because users can trade their data for an easy Web experience. “People are very willing to sacrifice privacy for convenience,” said Aaron Deacon, managing director of KC Digital Drive, a local group exploring issues related to Internet use and access. The Pew survey found just two percent of email users who know about potential government surveillance actually encrypt their digital messages. “The failure is in making easyto-use tech,” said Mark Jaycox of the Electronic Freedom Foundation, a California-based digital advocacy group. “It’s well-known we need to do better at making encryption easier.” A company called ChatSecure, for example, offers free software allowing cellphone users to send coded messages.

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HOROSCOPE by Jacqueline Bigar ARIES (March 21-April 19) You easily could be irked by everything you have to do, including the challenges that are presented by others. Listen to where people are coming from, as their thinking might not be in line with yours. Know that this is likely the source of the problem. Tonight: Early to bed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Where others lose their temper, your creativity finds a solution. Recognize that an off-the-wall comment is not directed at you. Detach and look at the big picture. Perhaps you will want to make some changes in order to avoid this type of nonsense. Tonight: Midweek break! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Tension seems to build in your immediate surroundings. You could be making a judgment about what your role is in a certain situation and what you “should” do. Take a break from this scenario before you make any decisions. Tonight: A friend surprises you.

Be more open to what is happening. Do not lose sight of what you want. You can’t change people, but you can take good care of yourself. Tonight: Your treat. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your awareness of someone else’s expectations could make you feel uncomfortable at times. You might want to share your discomfort, but can’t find the right time. Your creativity will emerge as you seek answers. Avoid taking any risks. Tonight: You call the shots. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might decide to move forward with a key project or at least test the waters. You could be off on some of your judgments about how others are receiving this project. Take a step back and be more observant. You need to see the big picture. Tonight: Not to be found. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Zero in on what you want and expect from a situation that is near and dear to you. To your surprise, a meeting could prove to be very informative. Use others’ criticism to strengthen your perceptions and actions. Tonight: Where your friends are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Try not to let a judgment come out when dealing with several different people. The less judgmental you are, the more information you will gain. Perhaps your conclusion will be different as a result. Reach out for more information. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be in a position where you must deal with a boss or an older relative. You probably won’t be able to get away from the situation, and your choices might be limited. Why not just step up to the plate and clear up the issue now? Tonight: Out late.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your awareness of some of the games that surround you could interfere with your interactions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Be willing to reach out to a loved one whose wisdom you value. You are able to listen to

someone who is not involved in a discussion much better than someone who is actively involved. Curb a tendency to be overly controlling. Tonight: Follow the music. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) No one can deny the importance of a particular relationship in your life. In some way, the unconventional nature of the bond plays into its very existence. It would be wise not to follow a hunch with a purchase or an investment right now. Tonight: Relish a meal with a favorite person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Someone whom you believed to be a friend might turn out to be otherwise. You could be taken aback and forced to review who your real friends are. Be sure to look at your relevance to them. Though you might be upset, this review will be beneficial. Tonight: Stretch your wings. YOUR BIRTHDAY (April 1) This year you will be forced to deal with quite a few issues in your daily life. Perhaps you have focused on one specific area of your life and are slacking in other areas. You will see what this lack of attention has caused, though you will be able to change directions if need be. If you are single, you are likely to attract someone who is fun before September. This person could be of significance to your life. If you are attached, the two of you might need to reconstruct your life together. Learn to share more often and avoid being critical. Accept your partner as he or she is. VIRGO is drawn to you.

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She’s refused counselling for it. She’s keeping things for the grandchildren but there are none in sight, and we can afford to buy new toys when babies come. — Clutter Crisis Dear Clutter Crisis: Clutter’s a tough issue because what seems so logical to one side is deeply disturbing to the other. It’s about control, and stems from embedded emotional needs – her for surrounding herself with objects of sentimental value (her own babies and children, her past), you for managing your environment. Finding a place for everything makes sense, while throwing things out could’ve been disastrous to your relationship at a time when that’s worse than the clutter. Focus now on your health and recovery after surgery. When healed, ask each child to help you out by taking their own stuff and keeping what they want for their future children and give away the rest to kids who need those items now. Perhaps if she went to a woman’s shelter and saw children playing with some of the toys, her sentimental needs would be fulfilled. TIP OF THE DAY Secrets are damaging to an intimate relationship, especially if they’re about intimacy. ellie@thestar.ca Follow @ellieadvice

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Photographer says he was roughed up by Bieber security Pop star Justin Bieber attended a mediation session in Miami in a lawsuit filed by a photographer who says he was roughed up by the singer’s security. Lawyers say Bieber spent about five hours Tuesday behind closed doors at a law firm with mediator David Gersten, a former judge. Photographer Jeffrey Binion seeks unspecified damages in the 2013 lawsuit claiming he was assaulted by a Bieber bodyguard outside a recording studio. Binion’s attorney declined to say whether a settlement is near.

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‘General Hospital’ leads number of nominations with 28 ABC’s General Hospital earned a leading 28 nominations for Daytime Emmy awards, with four of its stars competing for honours as top actor or actress. Nominations were announced Tuesday for the 42nd annual awards. The ceremony will be held on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank, Calif., on April 26, televised on the Pop network. The other top soap operas, The Young and the Restless (25 nominations); The Bold and the Beautiful (19 nominations) and Days of Our Lives (16 nominations) were the other shows with the most potential trophies. Sesame Street earned 13 nominations and The Ellen DeGeneres Show had 10. CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless and NBC’s Days of Our Lives joined General Hospital among the nominees for best soap opera. Best actress nominees for daytime drama were Peggy McCay and Alison Sweeney of Days of Our Lives, Maura West and

Laura Wright of General Hospital and Gina Tognoni of The Young and the Restless. Best actor nominees for a soap were Anthony Geary and Jason Thompson of General Hospital and Christian LeBlanc and Billy Miller of The Young and the Restless.

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Mid Isle Highlanders were crowned U21 George Smith Cup champions on Saturday after a 4-2 victory over namesake rivals Victoria Highlanders in the final. At a rainy Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, Mid Isle raced into a four goal lead early on via a Jordan Degraaf penalty, two goals from Blaze Roberts and a further strike from Russell Lederer. Attacking midfilder Degraaf was also awarded the MVP and opened the scoring in the opening stages after striker Roberts was fouled inside the penaly area. Mid Isle’s opponents had finished two points higher in the regular league season prior to cup play, to pip Bill Merriman’s team to the U21 league title. Merriman was absent Saturday with assistant coaches Drissa Bouare and Larry Stefanek overseeing the victory. The win also seals Mid Isle’s third consecutive George Smith Cup. “We’ve played that team three or four times now this season so we knew what they were about,” said Bouare. “We just told the guys to go out there, press hard, keep the ball and get it into the box where we can score goals. “That’s three years in a row now we’ve won the cup and we’ve always played that same way.” As well as the exploits of

NASHVILLE — Nick Bonino and Radim Vrbata scored in the shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Predators 5-4 Tuesday night to avoid being swept by Nashville. The Canucks padded their lead to four points over Calgary for second place in the Pacific Division with their second win in two nights. They did it by killing off a five-minute major penalty that carried into overtime. Eddie Lack stopped all four Nashville shots in overtime, then turned away attempts by Mike Santorelli and Filip Forsberg in the shootout. Alex Burrows had a goal and an assist for Vancouver. Chris Higgins, Linden Vey and Jannik Hansen scored a goal each, and Bonino had two assists. Mike Fisher, Cody Franson, Taylor Beck and Viktor Stalberg scored for Nashville, which lost its second straight at home. The Predators pulled within two points of NHL-leading Anaheim. Vancouver led 4-3 after scoring twice in the first six minutes of the third period before Fisher tied it with a power-play goal at 14:57. The Predators got another man advantage when both Burrows and Kevin Bieksa were ejected, and Burrows was given a major

Canucks right wing Jannik Hansen (36) is congratulated by Nick Bonino (13) and Dan Hamhuis (2) after Hansen scored a goal on Tuesday. [AP PHOTO]

penalty for hitting forward Paul Gaustad high with 3:54 left in regulation. Lack stopped shot after shot to get the Canucks to overtime, and he finished with 34 saves. Franson scored his first goal since being traded back to Nashville on Feb. 15, putting the Predators ahead 1-0. They quickly made it 2-0 when Gaustad found Beck skating toward the offensive zone with a pass, and Beck finished off the rush by beating Lack glove-side with a snap shot at 8:15. The Canucks erased that lead in the second as Vey scored his

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Eastern Conference Atlantic GP W L OT GF GA Pts x-Montreal 77 47 22 8 203 174 102 x-Tampa Bay 78 47 24 7 250 204 101 Detroit 76 40 23 13 221 208 93 w-Boston 77 39 25 13 204 198 91 Ottawa 76 38 26 12 220 204 88 Florida 77 35 27 15 192 210 85 e-Toronto 77 29 42 6 201 245 64 e-Buffalo 76 21 47 8 148 255 50 Metropol’n GP W L OT GF GA Pts x-NY Rangers 76 48 21 7 231 179 103 Pittsburgh 76 42 23 11 210 190 95 NY Islanders 77 45 27 5 235 215 95 w-Washington77 42 25 10 227 190 94 e-Columbus 76 37 35 4 210 234 78 e-Philadelphia76 30 29 17 198 219 77 e-New Jersey 77 31 33 13 170 197 75 e-Carolina 76 28 37 11 176 208 67 Western Conference Central GP W L OT GF GA Pts x-Nashville 78 47 22 9 224 193 103 St. Louis 76 46 23 7 229 190 99 Chicago 76 46 24 6 217 176 98 w-Minnesota 76 44 25 7 219 186 95 w-Winnipeg 77 39 26 12 217 204 90 Dallas 77 37 30 10 239 248 84 Colorado 76 35 29 12 206 213 82 Pacific GP W L OT GF GA Pts x-Anaheim 78 49 22 7 227 216 105 Vancouver 77 45 27 5 224 208 95 Calgary 77 42 28 7 229 204 91 Los Angeles 76 37 25 14 201 192 88 San Jose 76 37 30 9 212 215 83 e-Edmonton 76 23 40 13 185 255 59 e-Arizona 77 23 46 8 161 256 54 Playoffs and Wildcards z-Clinched conference title y-Clinched division x-Clinched playoff spot w-Wild card leaders (Conference) e-Eliminated from playoffs Yesterday’s results Washington 4, Carolina 2 Boston 3, Florida 2 Columbus 3, New Jersey 2 Ottawa 2, Detroit 1 Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 1 NY Rangers 3, Winnipeg 2 Vancouver 5, Nashville 4 Today’s schedule Toronto at Buffalo, 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Anaheim, 7 p.m. Colorado at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Canucks 5, Predators 4 (SO) First Period 1. Nashville, Franson (7) (Fisher) 4:30 (PP) 2. Nashville, Beck (8) (Gaustad) 8:15 Penalties: Bieksa Van (Check to the head) 2:36, Stalberg Nsh (Highsticking) 10:24, Dorsett Van (Roughing) 10:24, Fisher (Puck over Glass) 16:21 Second Period 3. Vancouver, Vey (10) (Hamhuis, Dorsett) 4:04 4. Vancouver, Hansen (15) (Hamhuis, Bonino) 6:04 5. Nashville, Stalberg (2) (Volchenkov) 19:30 Penalties: H Sedin Van (Tripping) 1:19, H Sedin Van (Goalie Interference) 4:40, Smith Nsh (Holding) 5:27, Kenins Van (Roughing) 19:30 Third Period 6. Vancouver, Burrows (16) 1:23 (PP) 7. Vancouver, Higgins (12) (Burrows, Bonino) 5:48 (PP) 8. Nashville, Fisher (19) 14:57 (PP) Penalties: Vrbata Van (Hooking) 2:24, Smith Nsh (Interference Higgins) 4:04, Higgins Van (Hooking) 14:19, Burrows Van (Interference) 16:06 Shootouts Nashville, Santorelli No Goal Vancouver, Bonino Goal Nashville, Forsberg No Goal Vancouver, Vrbata Goal Shots on goal 1st 2nd 3rd OT T Vancouver 7 12 6 0 25 Nashville 11 9 16 2 38 Goaltending summary: Vancouver: Lack (34/38), Nashville: Rinne (21/25) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Vancouver: 1 of 3, Nashville: 2 of 7

Senators 2, Red Wings 1 (SO) First Period No scoring Penalties: Quincey Det (Interference of Kyle Turris) 4:11 Second Period 1. Detroit, Nyquist (25) (Abdelkader) 5:43 Penalties: Cleary Det (Roughing Marc Methot) 9:12, Ericsson Det (Roughing Clarke MacArthur) 9:12, MacArthur Ott (Roughing) 9:12, Methot Ott (Roughing Daniel Cleary) 9:12, Gryba Ott (Holding Henrik Zetterberg) 11:42, Zetterberg Det (Goalkeeper Interference Andrew Hammond) 12:58, DeKeyser Det (Cross checking Kyle Turris) 15:11, Chiasson Ott (Slashing Danny DeKeyser) 19:16 Third Period 2. Ottawa, MacArthur (14) (Karlsson, Stone) 15:58 Penalties: Weiss Det (Roughing Marc Methot) 3:23, Stone Ott (Holding Tomas Jurco) 10:26 Shootout Detroit, Nyquist Goal Ottawa, Zibanejad Goal Detroit, Tatar Goal Ottawa, Turris Goal Detroit, Zidlicky No Goal Ottawa, Ryan No Goal Detroit, Weiss No Goal Ottawa, Stone Goal Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T Ottawa 13 12 8 1 34 Detroit 5 4 7 1 17 Goaltending summary: Ottawa: Hammond (16/17), Detroit: Mrazek (33/34) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Ottawa: 0 of 5, Detroit: 0 of 3 Att: 20,027

Rangers 3 Jets 2 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Slater (4) (Thorburn, Tlusty) 3:16 2. New York, Zuccarello (15) (Brassard, Nash) 9:42 Penalties: Tlusty Wpg (Slashing Carl Hagelin) 5:20, Zuccarello Nyr (Tripping Jim Slater) 14:25 Second Period 3. Winnipeg, Stempniak (12) (Lowry, Perreault) 1:24 4. New York, Brassard (17) (Yandle, McDonagh) 10:13 (PP) Penalties: Perreault Wpg (Interference of Dominic Moore) 9:31, Nash Nyr (Hooking Jacob Trouba) 13:31 Third Period 5. New York, Kreider (21) (Stepan, Miller) 16:14 Penalties: Byfuglien Wpg (Slashing Mats Zuccarello) 19:21 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T New York 9 7 8 24 Winnipeg 16 7 11 34 Goaltending summary: New York: Lundqvist (32/34), Winnipeg: Pavelec (21/24) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): New York: 1 of 3, Winnipeg: 0 of 2 Att: 15,016

Capitals 4, Hurricanes 2 First Period 1. Washington, Green (8) (Glencross, Wilson) 2:46 2. Washington, Ovechkin (50) (Kuznetsov, Niskanen) 11:12 Second Period 3. Carolina, Gerbe (9) (Semin, Staal) 5:00 4. Carolina, Staal (22) (Terry, Liles) 10:33 5. Washington, Laich (7) (Chimera, Green) 17:06 6. Washington, Ward (17) (Ovechkin, Kuznetsov) 18:28 Third Period No scoring Penalties: Kuznetsov Wsh (Slashing) 1:57, Orpik Wsh (Tripping) 14:50 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Carolina 8 12 5 25 Washington 11 8 1 20

Team Canada skip Pat Simmons directs his sweepers as they play Norway on Tuesday. [THE CANADIAN PRESS]

Simmons falls to Norway in ﬁrst loss GREGORY STRONG THE CANADIAN PRESS

HALIFAX — Norway’s Thomas Ulsrud upped the fashion ante Tuesday night. He also showed Canada’s Pat Simmons why he’s the reigning world champion. Looking loose and comfortable in colourful checkered knickers, soccer socks and patterned flat caps, the Norwegians defeated Canada 9-3 to hand the host side its first loss at the Ford world men’s curling championship. “We got in trouble early and often,” Simmons said. “They’re too good to do that against.” The victory also moved Norway into a firstplace tie with Canada at 6-1. Ulsrud opened with a deuce and piled on with four points in the third end after a Simmons takeout attempt was a little wide. That silenced the partisan crowd at Scotiabank Centre. “They made us pay, that’s for sure,” Simmons said. Simmons got one back in the fourth with a draw for one but Ulsrud hit a delicate raise for a single in the sixth. Canada scored a single in the seventh and Norway scored two in the eighth to end it. “We showed up to play tonight,” Ulsrud said. The two rinks are medal favourites and this very well may have been a gold-medal game preview. If so, Simmons, third John Morris, second Carter Rycroft and lead Nolan Thiessen have some work to do. Ulsrud and his crew were aggressive and used pinpoint accuracy to prevent the Canadians from mounting any offence. Norway set the early tone and Canada couldn’t find its rhythm. “We weren’t expecting to go through this undefeated, that’s for sure,” Simmons said. “There are too many good teams. We’ll just rebound and tomorrow’s a new day. I look forward to it.” Meanwhile, Sweden’s Niklas Edin appears to be finding his form again after a mediocre start.

Capitals 4, Hurricanes 2 (Cont’d) Goaltending summary: Carolina: Ward (16/20), Washington: Holtby (23/25) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Carolina: 0 of 2, Washington: 0 of 0 Att: 18,506

Maple Leafs 3, Lightning 1 First Period 1. Toronto, Kadri (17) (Lindstrom, Brennan) 8:53 (PP) 2. Toronto, Booth (7) 12:03 3. Tampa Bay, Callahan (23) (Kucherov, Palat) 18:04 (PP) Penalties: Morrow Tb (Tripping) 6:59, Callahan Tb (Hooking) 9:10, Brown Tb (Fighting) 15:38, Carrick Tor (Fighting) 15:38, Rielly Tor (Holding) 17:05 Second Period No scoring Penalties: Gardiner Tor (Tripping) 5:07, Brewer Tor (Interference) 18:49, Kucherov Tb (High-sticking) 19:49 Third Period 4. Toronto, Rielly (8) (Gardiner, Kadri) 0:24 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd T Tampa Bay 14 14 13 41 Toronto 11 10 7 28 Goaltending summary: Tampa Bay: Vasilevskiy (25/28), Toronto: Reimer (40/41) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): Tampa Bay: 1 of 3, Toronto: 1 of 3 Att: 18,857

Blue Jackets 3, Devils 2 (OT) First Period 1. New Jersey, Cammalleri (26) (Henrique, Gelinas) 19:04 (PP) Penalties: Goloubef Cbj (Hooking) 8:09, Morin Cbj (Roughing) 17:49, Elias Nj (Tripping) 19:51 Second Period 2. Columbus, Foligno (27) (Wennberg, Johansen) 1:49 (PP) 3. Columbus, Dubinsky (10) 4:44 Penalties: Zajac Nj (Roughing) 15:47 Third Period 4. New Jersey, Cammalleri (27) (Larsson, Zubrus) 17:31 (PP) Penalties: Gomez Nj (High-sticking) 5:28, Elias Nj (Tripping) 16:42 First Overtime 5. Columbus, Johnson (7) (Savard, Johansen) 0:56 Shots on goal by period: 1st 2nd 3rd OT T New Jersey 10 8 8 0 26 Columbus 11 13 6 1 31 Goaltending summary: New Jersey: Schneider (28/31), Columbus: Bobrovsky (24/26) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): New Jersey: 1 of 2, Columbus: 1 of 4 Att: 14,524

Rangers 3, Jets 2 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Slater (4) (Thorburn, Tlusty) 3:16 2. New York, Zuccarello (15) (Brassard, Nash) 9:42 Penalties: Tlusty Wpg (Slashing) 5:20, Zuccarello Nyr (Tripping) 14:25 Second Period 3. Winnipeg, Stempniak (12) (Lowry, Perreault) 1:24 4. New York, Brassard (17) (Yandle, McDonagh) 10:13 (PP) Penalties: Perreault Wpg (Interference) 9:31, Nash Nyr (Hooking) 13:31 Third Period 5. New York, Kreider (21) (Stepan, Miller) 16:14 Penalties: ByfuglienWpg (Slash) 19:21 Shots on goal 1st 2nd 3rd T New York 9 7 8 24 Winnipeg 16 7 11 34 Goaltending summary: New York: Lundqvist (32/34), Winnipeg: Pavelec (21/24) Power Play Summary (PPG / PPO): New York: 1 of 3, Winnipeg: 0 of 2 Att: 15,016

Western Hockey League Playoffs All series best-of- seven Yesterday’s results Regina 5, Swift Current 4 (Regina leads series 3-0) Calgary 8, Kootenay 7 (Calgary leads series 2-1) Brandon 3, Edmonton 2 (Brandon leads series 3-1) Kelowna 5, Tri-City 3 (Kelowna leads series 3-0) Seattle 5, Portland 2 (Seattle leads series 2-1) Today’s schedule Regina at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Calgary at Kootenay, 6 p.m. Medicine Hat, Red Deer at 6 p.m. (Medicine Hat leads series 2-0) Brandon at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Victoria at Prince George, 7 p.m. (Victoria leads series 2-0) Kelowna at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m. Everett at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) Thursday. April 2 Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 6 p.m. Victoria at Prince George, 7 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. Friday. April 3 Swift Current at Regina, 6 p.m. Kootenay at Calgary, 6 p.m. Tri-City at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Everett at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Seattle at Portland, 6 p.m. Regina at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Calgary at Kootenay, 6 p.m. Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 6:30 p.m. Prince George at Victoria*, 7 p.m. Kelowna at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m. Spokane at Everett, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, April 5 Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 4 p.m.

IIHF World Women’s Championships Malmo, Sweden. Group A GP W L United States 3 3 0 Canada 3 2 1 Finland 3 1 2 Russia 3 0 2 Yesterday results USA 9, Russia 2 Canada 6, Finland 2 Group B GP W L Sweden 3 2 0 Switzerland 3 2 1 Japan 3 2 0 Germany 3 0 3 Yesterday’s results Switzerland 3, Japan 0 Sweden 4, Germany 0

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Relegation round Today’s game Japan vs Germany Quarterfinals (USA, Canada have byes to semifinals) Today’s schedule Finland vs. Switzerland, 7 a.m. Russia vs. Sweden, 11 a.m. Semifinals, Friday, April 3 Game 1, 3 a.m. Game 2, 7 a.m. Saturday, April 3 Bronze Medal game, 3 a.m. Gold Medal game, 7 a.m.

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Round-robin finals Yesterday’s result Penticton 5, Chilliwack 2 Thursday, April 2 Penticton at Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4* Nanaimo at Chilliwack, 7 p.m.

Grapefruit League

American Hockey League Eastern Conference Atlantic W L OT Manchester 43 16 6 Providence 36 23 7 Worcester 37 23 4 Portland 37 24 5 St. John’s 30 30 8 Northeast W L OT Syracuse 40 19 8 Hartford 36 22 5 Springfield 34 27 8 Albany 31 25 5 Bridgeport 25 35 6 East W L OT Hershey 42 19 5 W-B/Scranton 38 22 3 Lehigh Valley 30 29 6 Binghamton 28 31 7 Norfolk 23 36 6 Western Conference North W L OT Utica 41 19 6 Hamilton 32 25 11 Toronto 32 25 9 Adirondack 32 26 6 Rochester 27 34 5 Midwest W L OT Grand Rapids 40 19 6 Rockford 39 20 5 Milwaukee 32 25 7 Chicago 34 25 6 Lake Erie 31 26 6 West W L OT San Antonio 42 20 5 Oklahoma City 37 23 5 Texas 32 21 13 Charlotte 28 35 5 Iowa 21 43 2

SL GF GA Pts 2 213155 94 2 183167 81 2 201168 80 1 183160 80 2 165216 70 SL GF GA Pts 0 196184 88 4 191195 81 0 175192 76 6 172184 73 1 192221 57 SL GF GA Pts 2 201160 91 4 182144 83 1 176206 67 1 208229 64 3 143199 55 SL GF GA Pts 1 191161 89 0 181177 75 0 169178 73 2 198195 72 1 192213 60 SL GF GA Pts 2 215159 88 2 183153 85 5 190191 76 1 181168 75 4 179206 72 SL GF GA Pts 1 226198 90 3 204193 82 1 202193 78 1 155212 62 2 151221 46

Yesterday’s results Lake Erie 2, Milwaukee 1 (OT) Wednesday, April 1 Springfield at Bridgeport, 8 a.m. Binghamton at Syracuse, 4 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, 4 p.m. Manchester at Albany, 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Lake Erie, 4 p.m. Rochester at Utica, 4 p.m. Rockford at Grand Rapids, 4 p.m. Worcester at Hershey, 4 p.m. Hartford at W-B/Scranton, 4:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley at Norfolk, 4:15 p.m. Adirondack at Texas, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Chicago at Hamilton, 4:30 p.m. Adirondack at San Antonio, 5 p.m.

CURLING

2015 World Men’s Curling Championship Halifax Metro Centre, Saturday, March 28-April 5 Standings Round Robin W L 1 Norway (Ulsrud) 6 1 2 Canada (Simmons) 6 1 3 Switzerland (Pfister) 5 2 4 Japan (Morozumi) 4 3 5 Sweden (Edin) 4 3 6 Czech Republic (Snitil) 3 4 7 Finland (Kauste) 3 4 8 United States (Shuster) 3 4 9 China (Zang) 2 5 10 Italy (Retornaz) 2 5 11 Russia (Arkhipov) 2 5 12 Scotland (MacDonald) 2 5 Yesterday’s results Draw 9, 6:30 a.m. Scotland (MacDonald) def. Russia (Arkhipov) 8-6 Sweden (Edin) def. Czech Republic (Snítil) 7-3 Switzerland (Pfister) def. Finland (Kauste) 8-7 Japan (Morozumi) def. Italy (Retornaz) 8-1 (6 ends) Draw 10, 11:30 a.m. China (Zang) def. Czech Republic (Snítil) 8-7 Norway (Ulsrud) def. Finland (Kauste) 8-7 Canada (Simmons) def. Japan (Morozumi) 7-4 Scotland (MacDonald) def. United States (Shuster) 6-4 Draw 11, 4:30 p.m. Sweden (Edin) def. Switzerland (Pfister) 8-2 (6 ends) United States (Shuster) def.China (Zang) 9-5 Russia (Arkhipov) def. Italy (Retornaz) 5-4 Norway (Ulsrud) def. Canada (Simmons) 9-3 (8 ends) Today’s schedule Draw 12, 6:30 a.m. Italy (Retornaz) vs. Norway (Ulsrud) Canada (Simmons) vs. Switzerland (Pfister) United States (Shuster) vs. Sweden (Edin) China (Zang) vs. Russia (Arkhipov) Draw 13, 11:30 a.m. Russia (Arkhipov) vs. Finland (Kauste) Sweden (Edin) vs. Japan (Morozumi) Scotland (MacDonald) vs. Switzerland Italy vs. Czech Republic (Snítil) Draw 14, 4:30 p.m. Canada (Simmons) vs. Scotland (MacDonald) Norway (Ulsrud) vs. Czech (Snítil) Finland (Kauste) vs. China (Zang) USA (Shuster) vs. Japan (Morozumi) Thursday, April 2 Draw 15, 6:30 a.m. Czech Republic (Snítil) vs. United States (Shuster) Finland (Kauste) vs. Canada (Simmons)

SOCCER

International Friendlies Yesterday’s results Switzerland 1, USA 1 Mexico 1, Paraguay 0

MLS Eastern League Club PTS GP NY Red Bulls 7 3 DC United 6 3 NY City FC 5 4 Orlando 5 4 N. England 4 4 Columbus 3 3 Toronto 3 3 Chicago 3 4 Montreal 2 3 Philadelphia 2 4 Western League Club PTS GP Dallas 10 4 Vancouver 9 4 San Jose 6 4 Los Angeles 5 4 Salt Lake 5 3 Houston 5 4 Sporting KC 5 4 Seattle 4 3 Colorado 3 3 Portland 3 4

Blue Jays 10, Phillies 6 Philadelphia

MLB

W 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 2

T 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 2

GF GA 5 2 2 2 3 2 4 4 2 6 3 3 4 5 2 5 2 3 3 6

W 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

L 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 1

T 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 1 3 3

GF GA 6 1 5 4 6 6 5 4 5 4 2 2 3 4 5 3 0 0 3 4

Friday, April 3 DC United at Orlando, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Toronto at Chicago, noon Montreal at NY Red Bulls, 4 p.m. New England at Colorado, 4 p.m. Houston at Seattle, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 7:30 p.m.

Team NY Mets Pittsburgh Boston Toronto NY Yankees Houston St. Louis Miami Tampa Atlanta Minnesota Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit

W 18 15 15 17 15 11 12 13 12 13 12 10 11 11 10

L 11 10 10 12 13 10 11 12 12 15 14 14 16 17 18

Pct .621 .600 .600 .586 .536 .524 .522 .520 .500 .464 .462 .417 .407 .393 .357

GB 1 1 1 2.5 3 3 3 3.5 4.5 4.5 5.5 6 6.5 7.5

L 9 9 11 11 11 14 14 13 15 15 14 16 15 17 20

Pct .690 .640 .630 .577 .560 .517 .517 .500 .483 .464 .440 .407 .400 .346 .333

GB 2 2 3.5 4 5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 8 8 9.5 10.5

Cactus League Team Oakland LA Dodgers Kansas City San Diego Cincinnati Colorado Arizona LA Angels Chi Cubs Cleveland Milwaukee Seattles Chicago Sox Texas San Francisco

W 20 16 17 16 14 15 15 13 14 13 11 11 10 9 10

Yesterday’s results BBoston 11, Tampa Bay 8 iami 3, St. Louis 2 NY Mets 2, Washington 0 Minnesota 3, NY Yankees 1 Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 3 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 3 Toronto 10, Philadelphia 6 Chicago Cubs 15, Texas 10 Chicago Sox 2, LA Dodgers 1 Cincinnati 10, Milwaukee 4 San Fran 4, Colorado 3 Cleveland 8, Seattle 6 Oakland 13, LA Angels 10 Arizona 8, Texas 7 Houston 8, Atlanta 5 San Diego 1, Kansas City 0 Today’s games Atlanta at Philadelphia 10:05 a.m. Boston at Minnesota 10:05 a.m. Detroit at Houston 10:05 a.m. Tampa Bay at NY Yankees 10:05 a.m. Toronto at Boston 10:05 a.m. Washington at Miami 10:05 a.m. St. Louis at NY Mets 10:10 a.m. LA Angels at Oakland 12:05 p.m. LA Dodgers at Kansas City 12:05 p.m. Arizona at Cincinnati 1:05 p.m. Chicago Sox at Seattle 1:05 p.m. Cleveland at San Fran 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 1:05 p.m. San Diego at Chicago Sox 1:05 p.m. Texas at Colorado 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore 4:05 p.m. Thursday, April 2 NY Mets at St. Louis 9:05 a.m. NY Yankees at Detroit 10 a.m. Pittsburgh at NY Yankees 10:05 a.m. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia 10:05 a.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati 12:05 p.m. Milwaukee at San Diego 12:05 p.m. Chicago Sox at Arizona 12:10 p.m. Baltimore at Atlanta 3:05 p.m. Boston at Minnesota 4:05 p.m. LA Dodgers at LA Angels 7:05 p.m. Oakland at San Fran 7:15 p.m.

Opening Day Sunday, April 5 St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 5 p.m. Adam Wainwright vs Jon Lester Monday, April 6 Toronto at NY Yankees 10 a.m. Drew Hutchison vs Masahiro Tanaka Minnesota at Detroit 10:08 a.m. Hughes vs Price Colorado at Milwaukee 11:10 a.m. Kendrick vs Lohse Boston at Philadelphia 12:05 p.m. Buchholz vs Hamels Baltimore at Tampa Bay 12:10 p.m. Chris Tillman vs Chris Archer NY Mets at Washington 1:00 p.m. Colon vs Scherzer Chicago Sox at Kansas City 1:10 p.m. Samardzija vs Ventura LA Angels at Seattle 1:10 p.m. TBA vs Felix Hernandez Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 1:10 p.m. Liriano vs Cueto San Diego at LA Dodgers 1:10 p.m. Shields vs Kershaw Atlanta at Miami 1:10 p.m. Teheran vs Alvarez Cleveland at Houston 4:00 p.m. Kluber vs Keuchel San Francisco at Arizona 7:00 p.m. TBA vs Collmenter Texas at Oakland 7:05 p.m. Gallardo vs Gray Tuesday, April 7 Atlanta at Miami 4:10 p.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay 4:10 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 5:05 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. San Fran at Arizona 6:40 p.m. Texas at Oakland 7:05 p.m. LA Angels at Seattle 7:10 p.m. San Diego at LA Dodgers 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Minnesota at Detroit 10:08 a.m. St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 11:20 a.m. Boston at Philadelphia 4 p.m. (Porcello vs Harang) NY Mets at Washington 4:05 p.m. (deGrom vs Zimmermann) Toronto at NY Yankees 4:05 p.m. Atlanta at Miami 4:10 p.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. (Cole vs Leake) Chicago Sox at Kansas City 5:10 p.m. Cleveland at Houston 5:10 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. San Fran at Arizona 6:40 p.m. San Diego at LA Dodgers 7 p.m. Texas at Oakland 7:05 p.m. LA Angels at Seattle 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 9 St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 9 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 9:35 a.m. NY Mets at Washington 10:05 a.m. Minnesota at Detroit 10:08 a.m. Chicago Sox at Kansas City 11:10 a.m. Texas at Oakland 12:35 p.m. San Fran at San Diego 3:40 p.m. Boston at Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. Toronto at NY Yankees 4:05 p.m. Cleveland at Houston 5:10 p.m. Friday, April 10 Toronto at Baltimore 12:05 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland 1:05 p.m. Houston at Texas 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado 1:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago Sox 1:10 p.m. Boston at NY Yankees 4:05 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati 4:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Miami 4:10 p.m. NY Mets at Atlanta 4:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 5:10 p.m. LA Dodgers at Arizona 6:40 p.m. Kansas City at LA Angels 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland 7:05 p.m. San Fran at San Diego 7:10 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Boston at NY Yankees 10:05 a.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati 10:10 a.m. Minnesota at Chicago Sox 11:10 a.m. Detroit at Cleveland 1:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Miami 1:10 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore 4:05 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia 4:05 p.m. NY Mets at Atlanta 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 4:10 p.m. Houston at Texas 5:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado 5:10 p.m. LA Dodgers at Arizona 5:10 p.m. San Fran at San Diego 5:40 p.m. Kansas City at LA Angels 6:05 p.m. Sunday, April 12 Detroit at Cleveland 10:05 a.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati 10:10 a.m. Tampa Bay at Miami 10:10 a.m. NY Mets at Atlanta 10:35 a.m. Toronto at Baltimore 10:35 a.m. Washington at Philadelphia 10:35 a.m. Minnesota at Chicago Sox 11:10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 11:10 a.m. Houston at Texas 12:05 p.m. Kansas City at LA Angels 12:35 p.m. Seattle at Oakland 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado 1:10 p.m.

Toronto

ab r h bi ab r h bi Revere LF 5 0 1 0 Reyes SS 3012 Galvis SS 4 1 1 0 Goins SS 1000 Ruf 1B 5 0 1 0 Martin C 4000 Howard DH 3 2 0 0 Reeves C 0 1 0 0 Sizemore RF 4 2 3 1 Bautista RF 3 2 1 1 Rupp C 2 0 0 0 Tolleson RF-LF 1 1 1 0 Herrera CF 2 1 1 2 Encarnacion 1B 3 1 1 2 Blanco 2B 3 0 1 2 Tellez PR-1B 1 2 1 3 Hernandez 3B3 0 0 1 Donaldson 3B2 1 1 1 Totals 31 6 8 6 Kawasaki 3B 1 0 0 0 Pompey CF 2 0 1 0 Diaz PR-CF 0 0 0 0 Smoak DH 3 0 1 0 Almonte DH 1 0 0 0 Pillar LF 4210 Newman RF 0 0 0 0 Travis 2B 3 0 1 0 Nolan 2B 0 0 0 0 Totals 3210 10 9

Philadelphia 020 120 010 6 Toronto 210 021 13x 10 GIDP: phi Ruf, Revere. Team Lob: phi 7; tor 9. DP: phi (Herrera-Blanco-GalvisRuf); tor 2 (Donaldson-Travis-Encarnacion, Travis-Reyes-Encarnacion). E: phi O’Sullivan (1, throw), Hernandez, Ce (5, throw). Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO S O’Sullivan 4.0 5 4 4 4 2 L Garcia (L, 0-1) 2.0 3 2 1 0 2 A Oliver 1.0 0 1 1 3 2 K Giles 0.1 0 1 1 1 0 P Walters 0.2 2 2 2 1 1 Toronto IP H R ER BB SO A Sanchez 4.1 6 5 5 6 2 A Sikula 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 R Osuna (W, 2-0) 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 M Castro 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 L Hendriks 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 B Cecil 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 Time: 3:05. Att: 3,769.

Indians 8, Mariners 6 Seattle

Cleveland

ab r h bi ab r h bi Weeks 1B 5 1 1 1 Bourn CF 4 2 2 1 Littlewood PR0 0 0 0 Rodriguez CF 1 0 0 0 Jackson CF 5 0 2 1 Kipnis 2B 3 1 2 0 Kivlehan PR 0 0 0 0 Martinez 2B 1 1 0 0 Cano DH 4 1 2 0 Brantley LF 3 2 2 1 Peterson DH 1 0 0 0 Gallas LF 1 0 0 0 Cruz RF 4 1 2 2 Santana 1B 3 0 1 3 Miller PR-RF 1 0 0 0 Aguilar 1B 1 0 1 0 Seager 3B 3 0 0 0 Moss RF 3123 Bonilla PR-3B 0 1 0 0 Sands PR-RF 1 0 0 0 Ruggiano LF 3 0 1 0 Gomes DH 3 0 0 0 Ackley PH-LF 1 1 1 1 McClure DH 0 0 0 0 Zunino C 3 0 1 1 Chisenhall 3B4 0 0 0 Bloom’ist 2B 4 0 0 0 Toole 3B 0000 Rein’mer 2B 0 0 0 0 Perez C 2010 Miller SS 4 1 1 0 Lucas PR-C 0 0 0 0 Totals 38 6 11 6 Ramirez SS 2 1 0 0 Chang SS 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 8 11 8

Seattle 310 000 020 6 Cleveland 430 001 00x 8 GIDP: sea Bloomquist; cle Chisenhall, Rodriguez, Lu. Team Lob: sea 7; cle 9. DP: sea 2 (Miller, B-Weeks, R, Miller, B-Bloomquist-Weeks, R); cle (KipnisChang-Santana, C). E: cle Toole (1, fielding), Chang (1, throw). PICKOFFS: cle Lucas, J (Miller, I at 2nd base). Seattle IP H R ER BB SO F Hernandez (L, 0-3) 1.2 5 7 7 2 2 P Fry 1.1 1 0 0 1 0 T Wilhelmsen 1.2 2 0 0 1 2 D Farquhar 1.1 2 1 1 1 1 T Olson 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO B Chen (W, 2-1) 4.1 8 4 4 0 5 B Shaw 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 C Allen 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 A Swarzak 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 A Adams 1.0 3 2 2 1 1 J Manship 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 HBP: Brantley (by Hernandez, F). Time: 2:56. Att: 3,045.

GOLF Official Tour winnings PGA Tour This week’s event April 2-5: Shell Houston Open Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Rancho Mirage, California. Par 72, 6,520 yards. Purse: $2,500,000. Golfer Winnings 1 Jimmy Walker $3,469,349 2 Bubba Watson $2,680,950 3 Dustin Johnson $2,656,117 4 Jordan Spieth $2,577,396 5 Patrick Reed $2,168,233 6 Brandt Snedeker $1,986,007 7 Jason Day $1,979,528 8 Ryan Moore $1,961,126 9 Sang-Moon Bae $1,863,411 10 Charley Hoffman $1,823,107 11 Robert Streb $1,791,267 12 Hideki Matsuyama $1,756,046 13 J.B. Holmes $1,754,520 14 Brooks Koepka $1,693,981 15 Ben Martin $1,682,453 16 James Hahn $1,490,639 17 Bill Haas $1,425,386 18 Henrik Stenson $1,402,100 19 Matt Every $1,330,207 20 Daniel Berger $1,306,530 Canadian golfer 39 Nick Taylorn $913,506

LPGA Tour This week’s event April 2-5: ANA Inspiration Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad, California, Par 72, 7,007 yards. Purse: $1,700,000. 2014 winner: Anna Nordqvist Golfer Winnings 1 Lydia Ko $600,827 2 Amy Yang $452,001 3 Stacy Lewis $417,281 4 Inbee Park $388,720 5 Sei Young Kim $323,082 6 Hyo Joo Kim $309,408 7 Mirim Lee $297,395 8 Na Yeon Choi $295,845 9 Cristie Kerr $291,914 10 Ariya Jutanugarn $229,024 11 Ilhee Lee $221,268 12 Ha Na Jang $215,657 13 Jessica Korda $198,649 14 Sun Young Yoo $157,068 15 Anna Nordqvist $148,096 16 Azahara Munoz $140,995 17 Yani Tseng $125,597 18 Pornanong Phatlum $123,623 From Canada 74 Alena Sharp $27,127

Champions Tour Golfer Winnings 1 Bart Bryant $406,632 2 Mark O’Meara $342,725 3 Paul Goydos $338,975 4 Marco Dawson $329,308 5 Miguel Angel Jimenez $325,832 6 David Frost $299,404 7 Lee Janzen $277,520 8 Colin Montgomerie $266,610 9 Kevin Sutherland $236,200 10 Tom Pernice Jr. $229,575 11 Gene Sauers $225,229 12 Michael Allen $219,581 13 Scott Dunlap $210,141 14 Olin Browne $208,399 15 Tom Lehman $206,484 16 Esteban Toledo $198,515 17 Rocco Mediate $196,717 18 Wes Short, Jr. $194,484 19 Fred Couples $163,890 20 Jeff Sluman $142,860 From Canada 35 Rod Spittle $86,151 43 Stephen Ames $53,344 78 Jim Rutledge $13,895

Web.com Tour Golfer Winnings 1 Peter Malnati $164,607 2 Patrick Rodgers $160,102 3 Andrew Landry $144,372 4 Dawie van der Walt $123,400 5 Mathew Goggin $118,577 6 Kelly Kraft $113,414 7 Harold Varner III $97,267 8 Steve Marino $91,813

Golf - Official Tour winnings 2015 (Web.com Tour - Cont’d) 9 Erik Barnes $81,810 10 Steve Allan $77,775 11 John Mallinger $73,379 12 Miguel Angel Carballo $72,863 13 Rhein Gibson $71,500 14 Henrik Norlander $69,261 15 Abraham Ancer $68,135 16 Julian Etulain $64,175 17 Patton Kizzire $62,399 18 Greg Eason $60,007 19 Chase Wright $59,758 20 Kevin Tway $59,522 From Canada T84 Roger Sloan $11,660

European Tour Golfer Winnings (NOTE: €1=CDN$1.36) Golfer Winnings 1 Danny Willett €1,081,480 2 Rory Mcilroy €778,137 3 Ross Fisher €753,512 4 Anirban Lahiri €725,187 5 Branden Grace €682,976 6 Bernd Wiesberger €641,582 7 Louis Oosthuizen €540,484 8 Gary Stal €529,852 9 Andy Sullivan €491,947 10 Marc Warren €482,424 11 Alex Noren €394,337 12 Henrik Stenson €389,357 13 Thongchai Jaidee €383,094 14 Luke Donald €374,103 15 George Coetzee €371,156 16 Martin Kaymer €348,636 17 Kiradech Aphibarnrat €318,671 18 Marcel Siem €318,106 19 Lee Westwood €311,792 20 Charl Schwartzel €308,690 From Canada 94 Richard T Lee €73,858

BASKETBALL NBA

Eastern Conference Atlantic WL Toronto 44 30 Brooklyn 33 40 Boston 33 41 Philadelphia 18 57 New York 14 60 Central WL Cleveland 48 27 Chicago 45 29 Milwaukee 36 38 Indiana 32 42 Detroit 29 45 Southeast WL Atlanta 56 19 Washington 41 33 Miami 34 40 Charlotte 31 42 Orlando 22 52 Western Conference Northwest WL Portland 48 25 Oklahoma City 42 32 Utah 33 41 Denver 28 46 Minnesota 16 58 Pacific WL Golden State 61 13 L.A. Clippers 49 26 Phoenix 38 37 Sacramento 26 47 L.A. Lakers 20 53 Southwest WL Memphis 51 24 Houston 50 24 San Antonio 48 26 Dallas 45 29 New Orleans 39 34

PCT .595 .452 .446 .240 .189 PCT .640 .608 .486 .432 .392 PCT .747 .554 .459 .425 .297

GB L10 - 6-4 10 8-2 11 5-5 26 3-7 30 1-9 GB L10 - 8-2 2 6-4 11 2-8 15 2-8 18 6-4 GB L10 - 5-5 14 5-5 21 5-5 24 3-7 33 1-9

PCT .658 .568 .446 .378 .216 PCT .822 .662 .507 .356 .274 PCT .680 .676 .649 .608 .534

GB L10 - 5-5 6 7-3 15 5-5 20 5-5 32 2-8 GB L10 - 9-1 12 8-2 23 5-5 34 4-6 40 3-7 GB L10 - 6-4 - 7-3 2 8-2 5 5-5 11 5-5

Yesterday’s results Detroit 105, Atlanta 95 Brooklyn 111, Indiana 106 San Antonio 95, Miami 81 Golden State 110, L.A. Clippers 106 Today’s schedule Detroit at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 4 p.m. San Antonio at Orlando, 4 p.m. Brooklyn at New York, 4:30 p.m. Indiana at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Sacramento at Houston, 5 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Denver at Utah, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Portland, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

NBA Leaders Offence - Points per game 1. K. Bryant LAL 2. J. Harden HOU 3. S. Curry GSW 4. A. Davis NOP 5. L. James CLE 6. K. Thompson GSW 7. B. Griffin LAC 8. R. Gay SAC 9. R. Jackson OKC 10. A. Jefferson CHA

27.5 25.1 24.9 24.9 24.8 24.7 24.3 23.0 22.8 22.6

Assists 1. R. Rondo 2. C. Paul 3. R. Rubio 4. J. Wall 5. J. Teague

BOS LAC MIN WAS ATL

11.3 10.3 10.0 9.0 7.9

Field Goal Percentage 1. T. Zeller BOS 2. B. Wright DAL 3. D. Jordan LAC 4. E. Davis LAL 5. T. Chandler DAL 6. M. Speights GSW 7. D. Schroder ATL 8. M. Kidd-Gilchrist CHA 9. D. Howard HOU 10. C. Kaman POR

85.7 74.5 70.0 68.8 66.7 63.2 63.0 62.5 61.4 61.2

TENNIS Miami Open Florida. Through Sunday, April 5. Outdoor. Surface: Hard Purse: $5,381,235. Entry field 96 singles, 32 doubles

Men Singles - Round 4 Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-0. Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. Kevin Anderson (15), South Africa, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Kei Nishikori (4), Japan, def. David Goffin (18), Belgium, 6-1, 6-2. David Ferrer (6), Spain, def. Gilles Simon (12), France, 7-6 (5), 6-0. Tomas Berdych (8), Czech Republic, def. Gael Monfils (17), France, 6-3, 3-2, retired. Dominic Thiem, Austria, def. Adrian Mannarino (28), France, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-5. Juan Monaco, Argentina, def. Fernando Verdasco (29), Spain, 6-3, 6-3. Men’s Doubles, Quarterfinals Vasek Pospisil, Vernon, and Jack Sock (2), United States, def. Marin Draganja, Croatia, and Henri Kontinen, Finland, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 10-5. Marcelo Melo, Brazil, and Bruno Soares (3), Brazil, def. Ryan Harrison, United States, and Rajeev Ram, United States, 6-4, 5-7, 10-8.

Women Singles - Quarterefinals Andrea Petkovic (9), Germany, def. Karolina Pliskova (14), Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-2. Carla Suarez Navarro (12), Spain, def. Venus Williams (16), United States, 0-6, 6-1, 7-5. Doubles, Quarterfinals Martina Hingis, Switzerland, and Sania Mirza (1), India, def. Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, and Arina Rodionova, Australia, 6-3, 6-4. Timea Babos, Hungary, and Kristina Mladenovic (7), France, def. Vera Dushevina, Russia, and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, Spain, 6-1, 6-2.

DIVERSIONS ARCTIC CIRCLE

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WORD FIND

BRIDGE

A Halt Dealer: West N-S vulnerable NORTH ♠QJ107 ♥A ♦QJ53 ♣KQ87 WEST EAST ♠A ♠K854 ♥98652 ♥K743 ♦K64 ♦10982 ♣A ♣J643 SOUTH ♠9632 ♥QJ10 ♦A7 ♣10952 W N E S Pass 1♣ Pass 1♠ All Pass Pass 3♠ Opening Lead: ♣A

SHERMAN’S LAGOON

ZITS

ANDY CAPP

SOLUTION: THEY ARE VERY GIFTED ONES

CRYPTOQUOTE CRANKSHAFT

est switched to a heart but East, perforce, won the trump continuation to deliver the club ruff. West returned another heart that was trumped in dummy. South countered with a diamond finesse as West scored the king. Dummy was tapped by a third heart but West was back on play with the king of spades. South ruffed the heart exit and drew the last trump but the partscore finished down one, N-S -100. The contract was doomed by bad breaks in the black suits and the diamond king offside. North’s jump raise was an apt description since he owned 15 HCP and a singleton but South was not inclined to bid game. An emaciated trump suit in addition to a modest 7 HCP suggested that he subside. This deal actually belongs to E-W since nine tricks are available in a heart contract. West loses but four red-suit tricks to score +140. Unfortunately, there was no way that West would consider an overcall with five small hearts. In reality, North would again rebid three spades to bring the auction to an end. It is doubtful that East would advance to four hearts given that partner was a passed hand and did not open with a weak two-bid. Author: Dave Willis - visit his website at www.insidebridge.ca

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015

SOCCER

England draws 1-1 with Italy in international friendly in Turin

Dutch win eases pressure on coach Hiddink

Tottenham winger Townsend equalizers while club teammate Kane makes debut DANIELLA MATAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TURIN, Italy — Andros Townsend scored a late equalizer as England held Italy to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday. Substitute Townsend levelled 11 minutes from time to cancel out Graziano Pelle’s first-half opener after Italy had dominated the opening hour. “The first half was nothing like the performances we’re looking for,” England coach Roy Hodgson said. “We fell way below the standards we’ve been setting. “The first half seemed to drift and drift very badly as far as we were concerned. The second half was much closer to what we’re trying to do and there were moments we played quite well.” Harry Kane was involved in one of England’s few chances in the first half, with a header that was cleared by Leonardo Bonucci but only as far as Wayne Rooney, whose deflected effort crashed off the crossbar. Kane had scored less than two minutes into his debut against Lithuania on Friday after coming on as a substitute but was kept quiet by Italy on his first start. “He did very well,” Hodgson said. “It wasn’t an easy game, he was playing against three very experienced, tough defenders. I’m more than satisfied with his performance.” England had won all seven of its matches following a disappointing World Cup but faced its toughest test yet against an Italy team which had made wholesale changes following its own dismal campaign in Brazil. “We have a lot of young guys who are just beginning their international journey and these players need to progress and they will grow,” Italy coach Antonio Conte said.

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England’s Andros Townsend, second left, scores during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and England, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy on Tuesday. [AP PHOTO]

“I have confidence in the spirit of these lads, the Italy shirt means a lot to them, they have a lot of pride in playing for their country. “We have to progress in every area. We have to work, we have to continue to improve. We have to show we’re a team and not a group of players who have been selected.” The match marked the return of Conte to the stadium where he had lifted three successive Serie A titles before sensationally quitting in the summer and the former Juventus manager was given a rousing reception. “It was a lovely trip down memory lane, it was a very emotional night,” Conte said. England was looking to avenge a 2-1 defeat to Italy in the opening match of the World Cup but both sides started sluggishly. Italy slowly gained the upper hand and Phil Jagielka cleared

Matteo Darmian’s cross out from inside the six-yard box with Eder waiting. Giorgio Chiellini headed the resulting corner inches wide. Pelle was on a poor run of form and hadn’t scored in the Premier League since Dec. 20, but it was the Southampton striker who broke the deadlock in the 29th minute. Chiellini easily brushed past Phil Jones on the left and crossed for Pelle’s glancing header into the far bottom corner. Eder was causing the England defenders no end of trouble and almost helped Italy double its lead with a great run before picking out Alessandro Florenzi out wide — but Pelle just failed to connect with the cross. England was forced into a substitution at the end of the first half, with Michael Carrick coming on for his injured Manchester United teammate Chris Smalling

and that changed the match, with Jones dropping back into defence after what Hodgson later admitted was a failed experiment in midfield. Hodgson also credited secondhalf substitutes Ross Barkley and Townsend for England’s improved performance after the break. The visitors had several chances and Rooney had a good effort saved by Gianluigi Buffon before just failing to meet Kane’s low ball across the face of goal. England levelled in the 79th minute with a fine 25-yard (meter) strike from Townsend into the left side of goal. The Tottenham winger had come off the bench nine minutes earlier. Rooney could have won it for England while Luca Antonelli also went close late on as he burst into the box before seeing his effort whistle past the right post.

AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands beat Spain 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday to earn embattled coach Guus Hiddink some breathing space after a poor start to his second term in charge of the Dutch national team. Centre back Stefan de Vrij and midfielder Davy Klaassen scored first half goals for the Netherlands in the morale-boosting victory. Spain, thrashed 5-1 by the Netherlands at the World Cup, never looked like gaining revenge thanks to a combination of bad finishing and good goalkeeping by Kenneth Vermeer. Hiddink’s second stint as Netherlands coach has been disastrous so far. In seven matches ahead of Tuesday’s friendly, his team had beaten only Kazakhstan and Latvia in European qualifiers and lost to Italy, the Czech Republic, Iceland and Mexico in qualifiers and friendlies. Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, missing Chelsea striker Diego Costa, fielded an experimental side at the Amsterdam Arena, while Hiddink again had to make do without his injured stars Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben and was also missing centre back Ron Vlaar. The veteran coach made five changes to the team that needed an extra-time equalizer by KlaasJan Huntelaar on Saturday to salvage a 1-1 draw against Turkey that left the Netherlands third in Euro 2016 qualifying Group A. Spain beat Ukraine 1-0 Friday to move into second in Group C. “We have to learn from those mistakes where we shot ourselves in the foot,” Hiddink said.

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MALMO, Sweden — Canada is following the philosophy that less ice time is more as they prepare for their women’s world hockey championship semifinal game. The Canadians went 2-1 in Pool A behind the United States at 3-0. Both countries secured byes to Friday’s semifinals. Canada finished with a 6-2 win over Finland, while defending champion U.S. downed Russia 9-2 on Tuesday. With their three preliminaryround games starting at 4 p.m. local time, the Canadian women haven’t had a game day skate. Head coach Doug Derraugh will keep his team off the ice Wednesday. They didn’t skate Monday either, so Canada hasn’t been on the ice except to play games since the tournament started Saturday. Derraugh’s rationale is now is the time for his players to rest their bodies and mentally process all the information that’s

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been thrown at them since the start of their training camp March 18 in Toronto. Canada also skated four times, including a pre-tournament game against a regional midgetaged boys’ team, within 48 hours of arriving in Sweden. “We went about 11 days in a row in camp between games and practices where we never really gave them a break,” Derraugh explained. “For the coaches, it’s really hard to give the team the day off. You really want to get on the ice

and do things. You’ve got to look at the end picture. “Even tomorrow, we’ll have some meetings and look at video. It’s nice to give them a little bit of a break here before the push.” The Canadian women will skate Thursday in preparation for their semifinal, in which they’ll face the winner of Wednesday’s quarter-final between Finland and Switzerland. The U.S. meets the quarterfinal winner of Russia versus host Sweden. The championship and bronze-medal games are Saturday. Toronto’s Natalie Spooner scored two goals and assisted on another to pace Canada against Finland. Jennifer Wakefield of Pickering, Ont., contributed a goal and a pair of assists, while defender Courtney Birchard of Mississauga, Ont., added a goal and an assist. Brigette Lacquette of Mallard, Man., and Saskatoon’s Emily Clark scored their first career goals for the national women’s team.

“It was pretty amazing to get the first one under my belt,” said Clark, the youngest player on the Canadian team at 19. “My linemates did a lot of work to make that happen.” Genevieve Lacasse of Kingston, Ont., stopped 15 of 17 shots in net for the victory. Finland’s captain Jenni Hiirikoski countered with a pair of goals, while goaltender Eveliina Suonpaa made 23 saves in the loss. With 10 on the 23-player roster making their world championship debut, Canada emerged from the preliminary round outscoring their opponents 12-6 and outshooting them 83-70. “I think we’ve been working real hard in the offensive zone and through the middle of the ice,” Derraugh said. “The defensive zone stuff, I’d like to nail down a little bit and our work off the puck.” Finland was without top forward Michelle Karvinen for a second straight day with what’s been reported as the flu. Their workhorse goaltender Noora

Raty isn’t participating in this world championship because of injury. Nevertheless, the Finns engaged Canada in all three zones rather than throwing all their efforts into defending their half of the ice as they did prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics. Canada led by one goal until late in the second period when Spooner sprung Wakefield on a breakaway. Birchard added some breathing room less than a minute later. “We knew they were going to be a tough team to play against,” Spooner said. “They always clog the middle. They like to trap us in our own end. We knew were going to have to put up with that and try and break it down and get in their end and just get shots on net.” Sweden blanked Germany 4-0 and Switzerland shut out Japan 3-0 in Pool B games Tuesday. Germany and Japan will play a relegation round with the loser dropping to the women’s ’B’ world championship next year.

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