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A couple poses for a photo in front of a burning car on Georgia Street during the Stanley Cup riot.
The face of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics is now tasked with reviewing the Stanely Cup riot that tarnished the city’s image — an image he helped build. Former VANOC CEO John Furlong and former Nova Scotia deputy attorney general Doug Keefe were officially named cochairs of the independent review of this month’s riot. They are tasked with investigating the planning and operations of the province, the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Department before and during the Game 7 riot. “I think there are important questions circulating in the community and I think people want answers,” Furlong told media yes-
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terday. “The advantage I have here is I have good working knowledge of many of the agencies and partners.” One of the biggest questions surrounding the riot is the level of
police deployment on that night. Vancouver police have refused to release operational details — even to Mayor Gregor Robertson — but Keefe is confident he’ll have access to those plans. Whether he chooses to release that information publicly is a different matter. “There are very good reasons why the police do not give out operational details,” said Keefe. “I would caution people not to get hung up on watching a number. The real question is the adequacy of the deployments.” Keefe said he is particularly interested in seeing how much of the advice after the 1994 riot was heeded in the planning for this year’s Stanley Cup run. The pair have until Aug. 31 to file their report, which will contain recommendations on preventing similar incidents in the future.
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Gloria Taylor, 63, speaks yesterday about her decision to join as a plaintiff in the BCCLA’s lawsuit, which challenges laws banning assisted dying.
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A 63-year-old B.C. woman suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is taking up the torch Sue Rodriguez lit nearly two decades ago, asking the courts for the choice to die with dignity. Gloria Taylor was diagnosed in 2009 with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s
disease, a progressive and usually fatal disorder that attacks the nerves and muscles. Taylor asked to be added as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association in April. The lawsuit challenges Canada’s laws that make it a criminal offence to help seriously and incurably ill people die with dignity. “It is my life, my body
and it should be my choice,” Taylor said yesterday. Her family is 100 per cent behind her, Taylor added, and she’s even talked to her 11-year-old granddaughter about it. “I said, ‘How do you feel about this?’ And she says, ‘Grammy, I don’t want you to suffer.’” Taylor said she wants to have the option to work
with her doctor to minimize her pain and maximize the peacefulness of her death. “I don’t understand how the law allows me to commit suicide in any number of horrendous ways, and yet it is illegal for someone to help me to die at peace without pain in the comfort of my home with my families and friends surrounding me,” she said.
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B.C. driven up the wall, says survey Report shows road courtesy going downhill in the past five years ICBC urges people behind the wheel to be more respectful JEFF HODSON/METRO FILE
Two Hells Angels are among seven people charged in the beating death of a Kelowna man who was trying to protect his sons, police say. RCMP Supt. Pat Fogerty said yesterday that 51year-old Dain Phillips’ savage murder was sparked by a feud between two families. Fogerty said Phillips’ sons were in a dispute with two brothers associated with Hells Angels member Norman Robert Cocks. Cocks, 31, is charged with second-degree murder, along with his father Robert Charles Cocks, Robert Leonard Thomas, David Joseph McRae, Matthew Thomas McRae, GOVERNMENT
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Permanent roof area The steel and glass semicircle indicates where the permanent part of the roof, which will always cover the stadium seats, is set to end. The roof won’t be opened or closed during events, but the permanent area will keep spectators dry even if it begins to rain midway through an event.
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Battle after Kabul hotel bombing Four massive explosions rocked the hotel Violence up in Kabul since killing of Osama bin Laden NATO helicopters fired rockets at gunmen on the rooftop of a besieged Kabul hotel early yesterday, ending a more than four-hour standoff between militants and police that left at least seven dead and eight others wounded, Afghan officials said. Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said six suicide bombers attacked the Intercontinental Hotel frequented by Afghan officials and foreign visitors. He said two were killed by hotel guards at the beginning of the attack and four others either blew themselves up or were killed in the airstrike or by Afghan security forces. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the rare, nighttime attack in the cap-
ital — an apparent attempt to show that they remain potent despite heavy pressure from coalition and Afghan security forces. The attackers were heavily armed with machineguns, anti-aircraft weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, hand grenades and grenade launchers, the Afghan officials said. Afghan police rushed to the scene and firefights broke out. They battled for hours with gunmen who were positioned on the roof. Some Afghan provincial officials were among the 60 to 70 guests staying at the hotel. Nearly a week ago, U.S. President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of troops and the end of the American combat role by 2014. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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This video image shows Afghan police vehicles near the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul yesterday following an attack on the hotel by six suicide bombers.
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A Toronto-area police officer was dragged 300 metres to his death yesterday by the 15-year-old driver of a minivan, which had been pulled over on a rural highway, police say. York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe says Const. Garrett Styles stopped a van carrying four young people at about 5 a.m. in the town of East Gwillimbury, north of Toronto.
The 32-year-old officer was at the driver’s door when the van accelerated, dragging him nearly a third of a kilometre before rolling over and pinning Styles, Jolliffe said. Firefighters were able to free the officer from the vehicle but he died about an hour later in hospital. “A tragedy for us, his family and the community,” Jolliffe said.
York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe addresses a news conference about the death of Const. Garrett Styles, shown in a photo beside him, who was struck and killed by a vehicle, driven by a 15-year-old, in Newmarket, Ont., yesterday.
The teen driver from Toronto’s York Region, who can’t be named because he is underage, is in hospital with serious injuries. The other passengers, also youths, are co-operating with police. Styles was married with a two-year-old daughter and nine-week-old son. He was to turn 33 on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Pope Benedict XVI yesterday tweeted for the first time, announcing the launch of a Vatican news information portal. Benedict’s tweet read: “Dear Friends, I just launched News.va Praised be our Lord Jesus Christ! With my prayers and blessings, Benedictus XVI.” The portal news.va for
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The Pope launches the Vatican news portal yesterday.
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Thai tycoon vows one-man anti-corruption reality check on government SAKCHAI LALIT/AP PHOTO
As the super-pimp who once ran Thailand’s biggest brothel empire and then exposed the police kickbacks he had to pay for it to flourish, Chuvit Kamolvisit feels uniquely qualified to lead the country’s fight against corruption. And in his quest to win a parliament seat in elections Sunday, the 49-year-old one-time massage-parlour king is betting a public tired of divisive, hypocritical leaders will agree. Politicians “are like diapers — you have to change them,” Chuvit said in an interview, referring to a campaign poster that features him cradling a toddler. “Otherwise it’s too dirty.”
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In this June 21 photo, Chuwit Kamolvisit, former owner of a string of massage parlours, takes pictures with his supporters during an election campaign for his Rak Thailand Party in Bangkok.
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in Thailand but rarely prosecuted. Chuvit’s massage parlours were thinly disguised brothels, and he doesn’t see anything wrong with them — except the payoffs police demanded.
With the air and swagger of a mafia don, the mustachioed Chuvit Kamolvisit plays the part of former sex boss well. Since selling off his brothels, he has become a kind of pimp-turned-Robin Hood — exploiting his own sordid
Last shuttle flies July 8 The last space shuttle launch ever is set for July 8. NASA managers met at the Kennedy Space Center yesterday and confirmed Friday, July 8, as the launch date for Atlantis. The 12day mission will close out the 30-year shuttle program. Atlantis will fly to the International Space Station with a year’s worth of sup-
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past to legitimize his crusade against graft. It all began in 2003, when he was accused of the unauthorized, overnight demolition of scores of unlicensed bars and shops from a downtown Bangkok block he owned. The brutal move erupted into a major public scandal, and when the police failed to protect
him, Chuvit fought back by exposing the behemoth bribes he had to pay to keep his mighty empire of flesh running. Eight years on, he said, corruption is still “eating this country and nobody cares.” He admits there’s not much he can do about it, but whoever listens will “hear the truth ... the street truth.’’
up from 13 per cent in 2001. THE CANADIAN PRESS
News in brief Injury rate rises STATSCAN. A new study
says about 4.27-million Canadians aged 12 or older suffered an injury severe enough to limit their usual activities in 2009-10. The Statistics Canada study found the overall injury rate in 2009-10 was 15 per cent,
Slaughter rite ban HOLLAND. The
Netherlands passed a bill banning slaughter of livestock without stunning, removing an exemption allowing orthodox Dutch Jews and Muslims to butcher animals according to centuries-old dietary rules. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Riot police arrest a protester during a demonstration in Athens yesterday. Youths hurled rocks and fire bombs at riot police in central Athens yesterday as a general strike against new austerity measures brought Greece to a standstill. A Greek orthodox priest covers his face to protect himself from the effects of tear gas during the demonstration. A protester and a riot policeman take a cigarette break together.
Athens demonstrators burn an umbrella.
A protester walks in the midst of tear gas. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Interview sparks outrage A Canadian broadcast watchdog says it has received a record-setting number of complaints from viewers about a recent Sun News TV interview. Canadian Broadcast Standards Council national chairman Ron Cohen says his organiza-
tion has received more than 4,100 complaints about a June 1 interview between host Krista Erickson and Quebecborn dancer Margie Gillis. “It’s the most individual complaints we’ve received about a single incident.” During the interview in question, Erickson quizzed Gillis about whether it was appropriate that she receive government grants to support her dance work. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, right, receives a pair of running shoes from Peter Soumalias, the founding director of Canada’s Walk of Fame, during a press announcement for this year’s inductees in Toronto yesterday.
Federal funding for arts groups not a sure thing, minister says Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has a warning for cultural institutions that have come to rely on regular government funding: Don’t count on it. Flaherty delivered the message yesterday shortly after announcing $500,000 in support for this year’s Canada Walk of Fame Festival, to be held in Toronto. On Monday, Summer-
Works, an acclaimed Toronto indie theatre festival, announced it had lost its federal funding. But Flaherty says arts organizations should not set their budgets assuming they’ll get government funds. “There’s lots of competition, lots of other festivals, and there are new ideas that come along.” THE CANADIAN PRESS
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in Versailles, operates more than 30 specialty search engines in French. The company says it became impossible for users to find its sites via Google searches, and claims that Google did this intentionally. This kind of “blacklisting” deprived the 1plusV sites of users and advertising revenue, the company argues. 1plusV is one of several companies that have complained to the European Commission about Google’s practices. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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What’s with women’s shoes? Women everywhere are squeezing their feet into what can only be described PAUL SULLIVAN as bondage booties and wobMETRO bling across the intersection of Toronto’s Bloor and Yonge or Vancouver’s Robson and Thurlow with a determined gait reminiscent of Mistress Paddywhack. Apparently, the small cadre of sadists (masochists?) who rule the fashion world have determined that bondage chic has replaced heroin chic, and now otherwise sane females look as if their feet have been captured by aliens. Wherever I look, women’s shoes have morphed into something Darth Vader would wear if he were into cross-dressing. (“I am your motha, Luke.”) Even the fashion blogs have trouble describing them: “Nine West collections this autumn/winter are truly something many will lack words to describe.” You’ve got that right unless you’re willing to come clean and admit that bondage is the basis for “Wherever this bold design trend. One blog, written by the I look, superbly named Tania women’s Braukämper, takes the shoes have wraps off the whole sordid affair: “Like so many other morphed into things that were only something recently considered too Darth Vader sexually charged to see the light of day, in a few short would wear if years the leather harness he were into has infiltrated the realms cross-dressing.” of what we consider fashionable.” Wait a minute. Did she say leather harness? Yes, she did, and her post is accompanied by a photo of a young woman in various states of extreme bondage to match her shoes. She appears to be 17 feet tall on account of her 12-foot spike heels. According to Braukämper, when bondage and fetish fashion first hit our trend radars back in 2009 (so long ago) it was all bodycon, leather, studs and chains. “But it’s progressed. It’s moved on.” To leather harnesses. How long will it be before any self-respecting personal assistant won’t be caught dead on the subway without her whip? Accessorize! Maybe I’m making too much of this, but after watching these poor, trussed-up wretches wobble across the street, I feel compelled to speak out: Women of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your bodycon, leather, studs and chains (not to mention your harnesses)! Strike a blow for sensible shoes! I remember a generation of women who fought for equal rights and equal pay, for control over their own bodies and their own place in the sun. But did the struggle include the right to orthopedic surgery? I guess so. Meanwhile, I wonder what Ms. Fashionista sees when she gets dressed to go to work in her bondage kit? Probably only a secret code that says I buy all my shoes in New York/Paris/London. And you don’t.
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Cartoon by Michael de Adder Worth mentioning BEIJING. China has counted its 1.34 billion people; now it’s the pandas’ turn. After conducting a census of its human population last year, China is about to start a once-adecade count of giant pandas in the wild. The official China Daily reported more than 60 trackers were trained at Wanglang National Reserve in the southwestern province of Sichuan, which is believed to have the largest number of wild pandas in China. They will collect droppings for DNA analysis, which will allow zoologists to track individual pandas and accurately estimate the population, Chen Youping, director of the reserve’s administrative bureau, was quoted as saying by Xinhua News Agency. The census is also expected to reveal more on living conditions, age structure and changes of habitat of the endangered species. The last census counted 1,596 wild pandas in China, 1,206 of which were living in Sichuan. Wild pandas are threatened by a loss of habitat, poaching and for being poor breeders.
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What rhymes with red light, green light? A rapper is awaiting word on whether he will face charges after staging a performance in New York City’s Times Square from atop a traffic light pole. The spectacle stopped traffic for hours at the end of the morning rush hour while police negotiated with the man. Onlookers clicked photos and cheered. Police set up a cushion un-
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set-in-Canada movies Whether it’s Maritimers taking on Toronto or a bush pilot fighting for survival in Nunavut, these films take Cancon to a whole new level Goin’ Down the Road (1970)
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his Canada Day it’s possible to sight see without leaving the comfort of your home. Many American films use Canada as a substitute for international locations — look for Casa Loma in the X-Men films, or Simon Fraser University in The Day the Earth Stood Still for example — but our homegrown cinema highlights our landmarks as our own. So why not reheat some tourtière (with a side of poutine of course!), or crack open a bag of ketchup chips, then wash it down with a glass of Niagara Peninsula ice wine and see the country through the eyes of our filmmakers.
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One Week (2008) The story of a dying man on a road trip is a love letter to Canada, showcasing landmarks — like the
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Not only does Saint Joseph’s Oratory represent Montreal in the game Mo-
This satire of office life and urban living showcases Calgary’s underground
Maritimers who set out in a Chevy to find a better life in Toronto, (SCTV joked they were looking for “lawyerin’ and doctorin’ jobs”) is a Canadian time capsule circa 1970.
world’s biggest hockey stick — but its heartfelt story should appeal to everyone, whether they have the Queen on their money or someone else’s mug.
Jesus of Montreal (1989)
waydowntown (2000)
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nopoly: Here and New: The World Edition, it also provides a beautiful; backdrop for this classic Canadian film from acclaimed director Denys Arcand.
web of connecting tunnels. You don’t see much of the above ground life, but it gives you a glimpse of a little seen aspect of Albertan big city life.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer’s next big-screen project has a release date. Distributor Open Road Films announced Monday that the movie adaptation of Meyer’s apocalyptic sci-fi novel The Host will arrive in theatres March 29, 2013. The Host is Meyer’s follow-up to her bestselling Twilight series. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Snow Walker (2003) Shot partially in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, the story of a bush pilot and a sick Inuit woman who must survive
after a plane crash features a breathtaking look at Canada’s North, including some beautiful time lapse photography of that natural wonder known as the Northern Lights.
Double duty for Callie Thorne in her new series, Necessary Roughness and, soon, Rescue Me
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Another case of life imitating Hollywood art? Myanmar deports actress Michelle Yeoh, who stars as pro-democracy leader in upcoming movie, The Lady
Beverly McClellan, a contestant on the singing competition series The Voice, during a performance on the show in Los Angeles.
Giving a Voice to gay singers NBC’s hit singing competition The Voice embracing gays Two gay singers appear in Top 4 for show final NBC’s hit show The Voice is giving a voice to gay singers. The singing competition wraps its first season this week with four contestants battling for the championship. Two of those finalists are gay. Other TV talent shows such as American Idol and America’s Got Talent have featured gay performers but not in an open way. For example, Adam Lambert, who won second place on American Idol in 2009, didn’t address his sexuality until after the competition ended. He’s had success as an openly gay performer, earning a Grammy nomination, a gold-selling CD and a pair of Top 40 hits.
But the presence of gay singers on The Voice is fresh for prime-time TV, and the singers are making a splash at a time when New York State has legalized gay marriage. “It couldn’t have come at a better time, could it?” said Beverly McClellan, a 41-year-old gravelly voiced singer from Virginia and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., whose partner has appeared backstage on the show with her. McClellan is working with Christina Aguilera on The Voice. Vicci Martinez, a 26year-old energetic singer from Tacoma, Wash., is also gay and has Cee Lo Green as her mentor. “Everybody is just evalu-
ated based on their talent and their voice, and that has no boundaries and no boxes to put anybody in,” said Audrey Morrissey, one of the show’s executive producers. Aguilera, Green, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine serve as coaches on the show. The four chose teams of eight after an audition process that allowed them only to hear the singer’s voice but not to see them in person. Teams were whittled down to one contestant for each coach in the finals. The winning singer gets a record contract with Universal Republic Records and a $100,000 prize. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The military-backed government of Myanmar has deported Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, who stars as pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an upcoming movie, officials said yesterday. The Malaysian actress arrived in the country’s main city, Yangon, on June 22 and was deported the same day because she was on a blacklist, a government official said. The official, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the press, did not say why Yeoh was on the list. But Myanmar’s repressive government has routinely rejected visa requests of journalists and perceived critics for years. Suu Kyi spokesman Nyan Win confirmed Yeoh was deported but had no other details. The Luc Besson movie about Suu Kyi’s life, The Lady, is due out later this year, and Yeoh has said she hopes her portrayal of Suu Kyi will raise awareness about the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s story. Suu Kyi, 66, spent most of the last two decades detained by the former military junta. She was released last year, just days after an election that her party boycotted and in
Fame Where do I know her from? Shot to fame Yeoh, a former Miss Malaysia, shot to international fame when she costarred with Pierce Brosnan in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies as a tough but beautiful Chinese spy. She has also starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha.
Actress Michelle Yeoh attends amfAR’s annual New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York.
which she was barred from being a candidate. The vote was the nation’s first in 20 years, and in March, the junta handed power to a civilian government. But critics say little has changed and the new government is merely a front
for continued rule by the army, which has been in power in that country since 1962. Yeoh visited Myanmar in December and spent time with Suu Kyi for the movie, which was filmed in neighbouring Thailand. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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LaBeouf) has an Ivy League education under his belt and a new girl on his arm. A new job for a multinational company places Sam, once again, smack dab in the middle of a showdown between the nasty Decepticons and the heroic Autobots. . Director Michael Bay has never been known for his restraint and in the past his overblown ascetic
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has gotten in the way of his storytelling. This time out he reigns in the story and carefully choreographs the battle scenes so the clashing robots are no longer just blurs of glinting metal but clearly defined warriors. By amping up the action and playing down the story Bay shifts into third gear and delivers the best Transformers yet. RICHARD CROUSE
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LaBeouf struggles with a public image Transformers star admits it’s not always easy being in the spotlight glare Shia LaBeouf admits he doesn’t have the best public image in Hollywood, but he just can’t help being himself, the Transformers star tells Details magazine. “I would like to be George Clooney — diplomatic. I just don’t have the wherewithal yet or the inner serenity,” he says. “My bulls— meter is tuned very sensitive. The minute it starts kicking up, I get back to truth, and sometimes that involves, you know, ‘I don’t want to
take a picture.’ And if that’s the case, am I an ahole for being honest? Or am I an a—hole for being dishonest, smiling in your picture and I f—king hate being there? Which one is worse? These are the questions I ask myself that George Clooney doesn’t ask.” Transformers 3, which will be available in 3-D, is being released in theatres today. The first two were some of the highest grossing films.
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Wilde has caught the eye of another of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. The House star was reportedly acting very “touch-feely” with Jake Gyllenhaal during a recent night out at the Chateau Marmont, sources tell People magazine. “At one point, he had his hand on hers,” a source says. “Olivia was very cool and wasn’t fawning over Jake but seemed to like the attention he was giving her.” METRO
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Sheen character to be killed It looks like Charlie Sheen and Two and a Half Men are done for good, as the show’s writers are planning to kill Sheen’s character off to prevent him from ever returning to the show, according to TMZ. While the script hasn’t been finalized, sources say one option involves Sheen’s character driving his car off of a cliff. Meanwhile, sources close to Sheen tell Radar Online that the actor has signed a deal with TBS for a new sit-
com in which he will play a character “very similar to the one he played on Two And a Half Men.” TBS has denied the reports of a deal, despite Sheen claiming the two were ‘deep in negotiations.’ The latest confusing twist to the Sheen saga has led some to speculate that Sheen might be back on one of his drug benders that captured headlines earlier this year. METRO
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Visitors to the Florida Keys can now pretend to be, and actually fly like, James Bond, thanks to a new watersport. Participants strap on a flight pack that looks like the one actor Sean Connery wore in Thunderball. Jetpack Adventures charges $249 US for the 1.5hour experience, which includes half an hour in flight. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Honouring Canada’s athletes Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame opens July 1 in Calgary Features hundreds of pieces of sports memorabilia from a Formula One race car to Terry Fox’s iconic running shoe THE CANADIAN PRESS/JEFF MCINTOSH
Shadow-boxing with Lennox Lewis, wheelchairracing against Chantal Petitclerc and re-living Jacques Villeneuve’s championship Formula One season are just some of the interactive attractions at Canada’s new Sports Hall of Fame. Canada’s sports shrine opens Friday in Calgary for a few hours for a free public preview before its official opening Saturday. Once located on Toronto’s Exhibition grounds, the Hall only existed online and in boxes in recent years as a search was conducted for a new home. The 4,085-square-metre building houses a 120-seat theatre, 50 interactive displays and more than 1,000 artifacts. From the outside, part of the building looks like a tilted red Lego block. Eleven galleries open onto, and are connected to, a central main hall, which has a statue of Wayne Gretzky stationed at its entrance. The main hall also features a photo-wall of honoured members. There’s an intimate feeling to the space, despite its size. Given the Hall’s proximity to the new Athletic and Ice Complex under construction at COP and all the national teams training there, the interior was designed to feel like a sports clubhouse. “Sport has always needed a place to come together,” said the Hall’s CEO Claire Buffone-Blair. “We feel Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame can be that clubhouse for Canadian sport.” Permanent statues in the Hall include Gretzky, diver Sylvie Bernier, figure skater Barbara Ann Scott, curler Sandra Schmirler,
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runner Philip Edwards, Kentucky Derby winner Northern Dancer and cross-country skiing pioneer Herman (Jackrabbit) Smith-Johannsen, who lived to 111. Alex Baumann’s two Olympic gold medals in swimming had rarely been out of his safe until they were put under glass in the hall. Baumann says while the medals were locked away, his children saw them only once. “I always had duplicates to travel with because I didn’t want to lose them. I never pulled them out ... It’s much better to be displayed here.” Michelle Cameron’s Olympic gold medal in synchronized swimming — she and Carolyn Waldo won the duet in 1988 — is there along with one of her swimsuits. “It does give me goose bumps seeing it here,” Cameron said. “It’s a little bit emotional actually. To have it here among the greatest athletes Canada has seen, it’s pretty cool for it to be in a home like this.” Former Crazy Canuck Ken Read noted how beat up his ski helmet looked in a display that included his boots and gloves. “It kind of shows a little bit of age because it’s nearly 30-plus years old,” he said. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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A statue of Wayne Gretzky welcomes visitors to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/JEFF MCINTOSH
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Home of the Hall Calgary beat out nine other cities to become home to the Hall, which was paid for by the federal government ($15 million), provincial government ($10 million) and the City of Calgary ($5 million). The Sports Hall of Fame is in the process of raising $20 million privately for its operational expenses. Founded in 1955, the Hall once shared space with the Hockey Hall of Fame at Toronto’s Exhibition grounds. But it went through a turbulent time after the federal government cancelled plans to move it to Ottawa nearly 12 years ago.
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Keep it cool with tabbouleh This Middle Eastern salad is made with a combo of grains, herbs, veggies MATTHEW MEAD/ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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oil-packed sun-dried tomato • 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil from sun-dried tomatoes • 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped black olives • 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and diced • 50 ml (1/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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A hole in one
When golfing with the boss, always behave like a pro ISTOCK
Many professionals will be asked to join their boss and clients for a round of golf this summer, and whether you play like a champion or rarely lift a club here are some tips about how to act on the course from Steve Stradiotto, a brewing specialist at Molson Coors and creator of Molson Canadian 67 Sublime, and CPGA professional Conor O'Shea. Prepare for the round like it is a meeting Call the pro shop
ahead of time to confirm the dress code. If you need to rent clubs make sure they have some available. If you know your boss and clients are inclined to indulge at the 19th hole then plan ahead and offer to be the designated driver. The warm-up Always visit the driving range. Start with some simple chipping and half swing shots; you'll establish a reliable tempo, warm up gradually and connect well with the ball. Skip the shop talk Don't start
talking about work unless your boss does. He/she might want to know you a little better, learn about your favourite band, sports team or local pub.
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As the boundaries between employees’ personal and work lives become increasingly blurred, we receive more and more questions about the boundaries of privacy in the workplace. Consider this your cheat sheet on some of the more commonly asked questions at work:
Peeved at the big cheese? Don’t post it on the internet. Employers have grounds to reprimand employees based on social media posts.
and ready to party,” his employer fired him for dishonesty. Can you blame them? References
Medical information
Does your employer have a “right” to your entire medical history when you request a medical leave? The answer is no. An employer has a right to know when you will return and what accommodation, if any, you require. Facebook and Twitter
Once you post information online, it is no longer private. Consider whether comments you make at the workplace would merit discipline. If so, the fact those comments are virtual makes no difference. Also, beware of the status update. In one recent case where an employee took time off to mourn the death of a friend but then posted that he was “in the City
I am often asked whether it is “legal” for a former employer to provide a negative reference. Generally, the answer is yes. As long as an opinion is honestly provided, the individual providing it cannot be successfully sued, even if you disagree with what was said. Further, when you provide the name of a reference to a prospective employer, you implicitly provide permission to contact him or her. Surveillance
There is generally no “right” to privacy in the workplace, although there are exceptions. Surveillance evidence, for example, can only be used if there is a reasonable basis to justify it, such as em-
ployee theft, and after appropriate warnings. In a recent Ontario case, the court found that a hidden camera secretly installed in a manager’s office had no basis to be there and awarded an employee severance even though she had resigned. Workplace computers
While there is no right to privacy in personal information held in employer’s computers, an appellate court recently concluded that information within personal computers used for work does not belong to your employer. Although the distinction seems subtle, this ruling could extend to personal BlackBerrys and cellphones, meaning that whoever owns the device owns all of the contents, regardless of what it is used for. DANIEL LUBLIN IS AN EMPLOYMENT LAWYER WITH WHITTEN & LUBLIN LLP.
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Doug Gilmour was voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
“It was one thing in the heat of the moment of the game to convince the doctors to let me go back on, but they’ve had time to sort of sit and go over things and it’s a little harder to convince them right now.” CANADIAN CAPTAIN CHRISTINE SINCLAIR, WHO MAY NOT BE CLEARED TO PLAY TOMORROW AGAINST FRANCE IN THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP BECAUSE OF HER BROKEN NOSE.
Chip off the old block Gordie Howe’s son Mark called to Hockey Hall of Fame Belfour, third-winningest goalie in NHL, lone 2011 inductee to get in on first ballot Mark Howe didn’t have to live up to the lofty standard set by his father Gordie in order to earn a spot alongside him in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The younger Howe played much of his career in the shadow of his famous father, but found out yesterday that it was worthy of hockey’s highest honour. He’ll be enshrined in the hall alongside Ed Belfour, Joe Nieuwendyk and Doug Gilmour on Nov. 14.
“To get the phone call today kind of took my breath away,” said Howe. “I don’t consider myself in the class of players as the Gordie Howes and the Wayne Gretzkys and the Bobby Orrs, but to be mentioned in a class (like this one) means the world to me.” Howe was just 18 when he began his pro career as a forward for Houston in the World Hockey Association. It was a chance for the most famous family in hockey — at the time — to all wear
the same sweater. Howe eventually moved on to the NHL when the Hartford Whalers were absorbed in 1979. Playing as a defenceman, he scored at least 15 goals on eight occasions and amassed 742 points over 16 NHL seasons. The call from the hall was a long time coming for Howe, who had been eligible since 1998. Gilmour had been passed over every year since 2006, while Nieuwendyk missed out last June. THE CANADIAN PRESS
No Burns this year The 18-member selection committee decided not to elect someone in the builder’s category for the first time since 1981. So it will be at least another year before former Maple Leafs coach Pat Burns is officially enshrined. There has been a strong push for the three-time Jack Adams Award winner, who died of cancer in November at age 58.
Ehrhoff’s rights traded to Isles Christian Ehrhoff’s days with the Vancouver Canucks are over. The club announced yesterday that the rights to the defenceman have been traded to the New York Islanders for a fourth-round draft pick in 2012. Ehrhoff is set to become an unrestricted free agent on Friday, the start of the free-agency period. The Islanders will have exclusive negotiation rights with the veteran German until then. Ehrhoff made $3.1 million US last season. The move comes hours after the Canucks signed top defenceman Kevin Bieksa to a five-year, $23million contract extension. Many believed Bieksa could have fetched much more on the open market. Ehrhoff was a solid contributor to the Canucks’ first-overall finish in the 2010-11 regular season, putting up 50 points (14 goals, 36 assists) and a plus-19 rating in 79 games. His numbers dipped in the playoffs, where he had 12 points in 23 games and a minus-13 rating. He was limited to one point in Vancouver’s Stanley Cup final loss to Boston, and was on the ice for two of the Bruins’ four goals in the deciding game. He said after the final that he had been playing with an injured shoulder. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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M A J O R L E AG U E B AS E B A L L AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W 46 45 45 39 35
New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore
L 31 33 35 41 41
Pct GB .597 — .577 11/2 .563 21/2 .488 81/2 .461 101/2
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At London Yesterday’s results WOMEN Singles Quarter-finals Victoria Azarenka (4), Belarus, def. Tamira Paszek, Austria, 6-3, 6-1. Maria Sharapova (5), Russia, def. Dominika Cibulkova (24), Slovakia, 6-1, 6-1. Petra Kvitova (8), Czech Republic, def. Tsvetana Pironkova (32), Bulgaria, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Sabine Lisicki, Germany, def. Marion Bartoli (9), France, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1 Doubles Third Round Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond (3), U.S., def. Angelique Kerber, Germany, and Christina McHale, U.S., 6-1, 6-0. Sania Mirza, India, and Elena Vesnina (4), Russia, def. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, and Agnieszka Radwanska (13), Poland, 6-4, 6-3. Kveta Peschke, Czech Republic, and Katarina Srebotnik (2), Slovenia, def. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and Shahar Peer (14), Israel, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Nuria Llagostera Vives and Arantxa Parra Santonja, Spain, def. Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci, Italy, 7-5, 6-4. MEN Doubles Second Round Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner (5), Germany, lead Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram, U.S.., 6-4, 1-2 (susp., rain). Third Round Bob and Mike Bryan (1), U.S., tied with Simon Aspelin, Sweden, and Paul Hanley, Australia, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-3 (susp., rain). Michael Llodra, France, and Nenad Zimonjic (6), Serbia, lead Carsten Ball, Australia, and Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, 6-4, 6-6 (10-9) (susp., rain). Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins, Britain, def. Ashley Fisher and Stephen Huss, Australia, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. James Cerretani, U.S., and Philipp Marx, Germany, def. Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, Colombia, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4. Quarter-finals Arnaud Clement, France, and Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, lead Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (8), Romania, 6-3 (susp., rain). MIXED DOUBLES Second Round Martin Damm and Renata Voracova, Czech Republic, def. Eduardo Schwank, Argentina, and Alla Kudryavtseva, Russia, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5), 6-3. INVITATIONAL DOUBLES Round Robin Gentlemen Group A Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer, U.S., lead Goran Ivanisevic, Croatia, and Richard Krajicek, Netherlands, 3-2 (susp., rain). Senior Gentlemen — Group B Jeremy Bates, Britain, and Anders Jarryd, Sweden, def. Vijay Amritraj, India, and John Fitzgerald (2), Australia, 6-2, 6-2. Ladies — Group B Magdalena Maleeva, Bulgaria, and Barbara Schett, Austria, def. Tracy Austin and Kathy Rinaldi (2), U.S., 6-3, 6-4.
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Last night’s results Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 6 Minnesota 6 L.A. Dodgers 4 N.Y. Mets 14 Detroit 3 N.Y. Yankees 12 Milwaukee 2 Philadelphia 5 Boston 0 Tampa Bay 4 Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 6 Baltimore 2 Texas 7 Houston 3 Chicago White Sox at Colorado Cleveland at Arizona Florida at Oakland Kansas City at San Diego Washington at L.A. Angels Atlanta at Seattle Monday’s results Atlanta 3 Seattle 1 Cincinnati 5 Tampa Bay 0 Cleveland 5 Arizona 4 L.A. Angels 4 Washington 3 (10 ings) L.A. Dodgers 15 Minnesota 0 San Diego 4 Kansas City 3 Today’s games All Times Eastern Cincinnati (Volquez 4-3) at Tampa Bay (Shields 8-4), 12:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (R.De La Rosa 3-2) at Minnesota (S.Baker 5-5), 1:10 p.m. Kansas City (Chen 4-1) at San Diego (Stauffer 3-5), 3:35 p.m. Atlanta (D.Lowe 3-6) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 8-6), 3:40 p.m. Cleveland (C.Carrasco 7-4) at Arizona (Duke 12), 3:40 p.m. Boston (Lackey 5-6) at Philadelphia (Worley 21), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Marcum 7-2) at N.Y. Yankees (A.J.Burnett 7-6), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Capuano 6-7) at Detroit (Coke 1-7), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (C.Carpenter 2-7) at Baltimore (Jakubauskas 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 5-6) at L.A. Angels (Haren 7-5), 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Maholm 4-8) at Toronto (Morrow 3-4), 7:07 p.m. Texas (C.Lewis 6-7) at Houston (Myers 3-6), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 6-5) at Colorado (Jimenez 3-7), 8:40 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 4-4) at Oakland (Moscoso 2-3), 10:05 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterday’s results San Francisco 13-6 Chicago Cubs 7-3 Monday’s result Chicago Cubs 7 Colorado 3 Tonight’s game All Times Eastern San Francisco (Lincecum 6-6) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 5-6), 8:05 p.m.
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AU TO R AC I N G INDYCAR POINTS LEADERS
Through June 25 1. Dario Franchitti, 303; 2. Will Power, 283; 3. Scott Dixon, 230; 4. Oriol Servia, 214; 5. Tony Kanaan, 211; 6. Ryan Briscoe, 193; 7. Graham Rahal, 191; 8. Marco Andretti, 184; 9. J.R. Hildebrand, 169; 10. Alex Tagliani, Lachenaie, Que., 161. Also — 15. James Hinchcliffe, Toronto, 142; 30. Paul Tracy, Toronto, 44.
JUNIOR GIRLS Singles Second Round Eugenie Bouchard (5), Westmount, Que., leads Barbara Haas, Austria, 6-0, 1-0 (susp., rain).
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2010 FINAL STANDINGS EAST DIVISION yc-Montreal x-Hamilton x-Toronto Winnipeg
GP W L 18 12 6 18 9 9 18 9 9 18 4 14
T 0 0 0 0
PF 521 481 373 464
PA 475 450 442 485
Pt 24 18 18 8
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PA 459 488 466 545
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WEST DIVISION GP W L y-Calgary 18 13 5 x-Saskatchewan 18 10 8 x-B.C. 18 8 10 Edmonton 18 7 11 x — clinched playoff berth. y — clinched division title. c — won Grey Cup
PLAYOFFS Division Semifinals East — Toronto 16 Hamilton 13 West — Saskatchewan 41 B.C. 38 Division Finals East — Montreal 48 Toronto 17 West — Saskatchewan 20 Calgary 16 98th Grey Cup At Edmonton Montreal 21 Saskatchewan 18
2011 REGULAR SEASON WEEK ONE
All Times Eastern Tomorrow’s game B.C. at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games Winnipeg at Hamilton, 6 p.m. Toronto at Calgary, 9 p.m. Sunday’s game Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE Philadelphia Columbus New York Houston D.C. United Kansas City Chicago New England Toronto
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Tonight’s games All Times Eastern Puerto Rico at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Fort Lauderdale, 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s games Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m. Monday, July 4 Puerto Rico at Atlanta, 5 p.m. Fort Lauderdale at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.
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Note: Three points for a win, one for a tie. Yesterday’s results At Leverkusen, Germany Sweden 1 Colombia 0 At Dresden, Germany U.S. 2 North Korea 0 Monday’s results At Bochum, Germany Japan 2 New Zealand 1 At Wolfsburg, Germany Mexico 1 England 1 Today’s games All Times Eastern At Moenchengladbach, Germany Brazil vs. Australia, 12:15 p.m. Norway vs. Equatorial Guinea, 12:15 p.m. Tomorrow’s games At Bochum, Germany Canada vs. France, 12 noon At Frankfurt Germany vs. Nigeria, 2:45 p.m. Friday’s games At Leverkusen, Germany Japan vs. Mexico, 9 a.m. At Dresden, Germany New Zealand vs. England, 12:15 p.m. Saturday’s games At Augsburg, Germany North Korea vs. Sweden, 8 a.m. At Sinsheim, Germany U.S. vs. Colombia, 12 noon Sunday’s games At Wolfsburg, Germany Australia vs. Equatorial Guinea, 8 a.m. Brazil vs. Norway, 12:15 p.m.
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U.S. Sweden Colombia North Korea
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Today’s games All Times Eastern At Torreon, Mexico Uzbekistan vs. Australia, 4 p.m. At Guadalajara, Mexico Brazil vs. Ecuador, 4 p.m. At Morelia, Mexico Congo vs. Uruguay, 7 p.m. At Monterrey, Mexico Japan vs. New Zealand, 7 p.m. Tomorrow’s games At Queretaro, Mexico Germany vs. U.S., 4 p.m. At Pachuca, Mexico England vs. Argentina, 4 p.m. At Queretaro, Mexico France vs. Ivory Coast, 7 p.m. At Pachuca, Mexico Mexico vs. Panama, 7 p.m.
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Nissan likes to brag about the Versa S base price that will likely be about $14,000 (including destination charges). That would make it one of the least expensive cars on the road. Even the tiny Smart for two model lists at more than $500 above the Versa. The S offers just the basics, other than an adjustable steering wheel, however you’ll have to use window cranks for raising and lowering the side glass and to unlock the front doors you’re stuck with a key.
There’s now slightly increased trunk space, giving the Versa the edge over the nextsize-up Sentra in the stowage department. The new Versa’s all-new platform weighs about 70 kilograms less than the previous architecture. That should drop the overall weight below the 1,140kilogram threshold, although the automaker hasn’t yet divulged the final number.
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Chevrolet Sonic Base price: $15,000, est. Upcoming Aveo replacement offers lots of power plus good fuel economy.
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The versatile Versa has hit its stride as the kind of car that even big and tall folks can ride in without having to be bent, folded or pretzeled. It’s an approach that in
the past five years has garnered a devoted following for Nissan’s little runabout and should continue when the next-generation model makes its debut this summer. Small cars are currently the hot ticket to ride, due mainly to ever-pricier trips
to the fuel pump. But just because the package is small doesn’t mean your entourage/carpool compatriots have to endure tortuously cramped quarters. Small-car buyers these days have big expectations and automakers such as Nissan aim to deliver.
The all-new Versa sedan (a hatchback edition will likely arrive by the end of the year) maintains similar proportions to the 2011 model. That translates into nearly the same amount of passenger space including, Nissan claims, more rear legroom than a BMW 5-se-
ries or a Mercedes-Benz EClass sedan. Where price is the whole point, the Versa is easily one of the more sensible and practical automobiles you can buy, along with being the most accommodating for both a wide and tall variety of passengers.
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Plenty of horses in Lincoln luxury sedan TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE
Zephyr/MKZ offer average reliability and seem free of serious issues
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JUSTIN PRITCHARD DRIVE@METRONEWS.CA
Debuted in 2005, Lincoln’s new-age entry-level model was called the Zephyr for a single year before being rebadged as the MKZ. With available AWD and standard V6 power, this Fusion-based sedan was aimed at other entry-luxury machinery like the Hyundai Azera and Cadillac CTS. For 2006, a 3.0-litre, 221horsepower V6 was standard with an automatic six-speed transmission and front-wheel drive. The following year, engineers specified a larger 3.5-litre V6 with 263 horsepower. All wheel drive became an option, too. What Owners Like
Many owners report a quiet and very comfortable ride and plenty of performance. Styling, interior looks and interior appointments also tend to be highly rated. Praise for overall value and the THX audio system round out the package.
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have the seller get the issue fixed before agreeing to purchase. An improper bolt in the power steering system could cause a fluid leak, too. Finally, check the ceiling liner and footwell carpeting for signs of moisture that could be caused by a sunroof leak.
2006 Lincoln Zephyr What Owners Dislike
Owners of earlier models tend to complain about cheaper than expected interior parts and the potential durability thereof. A large turning circle, wind noise at speed, and blind spots were also fairly common gripes. Finally, some folks wished for more sporty and planted handling. Common Issues
Inspect the MKZ’s interior and exterior for signs of wear and tear. Some owners complain of “thin” sheetmetal that dents easi-
ly, as well as peeling or worn chrome trim on certain cosmetic parts. Make double sure the air conditioning system works properly, and check for proper operation of all interior electronics and lights. Be sure the seat heaters and coolers (if equipped) work properly, too. A Ford/Lincoln mechanic should check beneath the vehicle for signs of wear and fluid leakage as well. Note that AWD-equipped models may suffer from leaky transfer cases. If that’s the case on the model you’re considering,
The Verdict
A Ford mechanic will be familiar with the common problems, service bulletins and recalls, as well as diagnosis and repair. Ultimately, the MKZ’s lower-than-average resale values, average reliability and higher-than-average feature content for the money will make it an attractive buy for many.
What’s the 4-1-1 Model: 2006 to 2009 Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ Vehicle type: Luxury Sedan
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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2011 Accent L Sport 3 Dr 5-speed/Elantra Touring L 5-speed/2011 Tucson L 5-speed/2011 Santa Fe 2.4L GL 6-speed/2011 Veracruz GL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0%/0%/0% for 84/84/72/84/84 months. Bi-weekly payment is $83/$91/$140/$142/$189. No down payment is required. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,760/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2011 Accent L 3 Dr 5-speed for $15,094 at 0% per annum equals $179.69 per month for 84 months for a total obligation of $15,094. Cash price is $15,094. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ‥Purchase or lease a 2011 Accent/2011 Elantra Touring/2011 Sonata/2011 Tucson/2011 Santa Fe/2011 Veracruz model during June 2011 and you will receive a preferred price Petro-Canada Gas Card valid for $0.30 per litre savings on each litre of gas up to a total of 1,000/1,000/1,000/1,200/1,200/1,200 Litres. Based on Energuide combined fuel consumption rating for the 2011 Accent L 3 Dr 5-speed (6.7L/100km)/2011 Elantra Touring L 5-speed (7.7L/100km)/2011 Sonata GL 6-speed (7.8L/100km)/2011 Tuscon L 5-speed (8.9L/100km)/2011 Santa Fe 2.4L GL 6-speed (9.0L/100km)/2011 Veracruz GL FWD (10.8L/100km) at 15,200km/year [yearly average driving distance (Transport Canada’s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2008)]. This card is valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland). This card has no expiry date. Petro-Canada is a trademark of SUNCOR ENERGY INC. used under license. Petro-Canada is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this promotion. Eligibility for the card is subject to conditions and exclusions. Offer not available on 2011 Elantra, 2011 Genesis Coupe, 2011 Genesis Sedan, and 2011 Equus models. ĘˆFuel consumption for 2011 Accent 3Dr (HWY 5.7L/100KM; City 7.3L/100KM)/2011 Elantra Touring L Auto (HWY 6.5L/100KM; City 8.7L)/2011 Santa Fe 2.4L 6-Speed Automatic FWD (City 10.4L/100KM; HWY 7.2L/100KM)/2011 Tucson L (HWY 6.5L/100KM; City 9.1L/100KM)/2011 Veracruz GL FWD (HWY 8.5L/100KM; City 12.7L/100KM) are based on EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ΊPurchase or lease any 2011 Accent 3 Door L Sport and receive a price adjustment of $1,200. Certain conditions apply. †‥ΊOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ∞Based on the December 2010 AIAMC report. Ď€Based on the April 2011 AIAMC report. Ç™Based on projected sales figures incorporated into Table 28 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends report. This comparison is limited to the top 14 highest-volume manufacturers in the U.S. based on the 2010 model-year fleet. BluetoothÂŽ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Hyundai is under license. ∆See your dealer for eligible vehicles and full details of the Graduate Rebate Program. â—ŠAccent 7 year/120,000 km warranty consists of 5 year/100,000km Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage and an additional 2 year/20,000km coverage under the Hyundai Protection Plan. Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. Coverage under the Hyundai Protection Plan is subject to terms and conditions. Please contact your local dealer for all details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
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