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‘Another baby step forward’ Catie Miller case. Murdered woman’s father reacts after her remains are identified
The power of art
A woman at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax checks out Alan Rath’s Positively, which is part of the galleries newest installation, RAM (Rethinking Art and Machine), on Wednesday. You can read all about the new installation in this week’s Backstage Pass column. Coverage, page 8. JEFF HARPER/METRO
For John Miller, it was just a matter of when. On Wednesday, Halifax Regional Police confirmed what the father of Catie Miller has known in his heart for months: that the remains found during their investigation into her murder were in fact those of the 29-year-old single mother. “It’s just another baby step forward for us,” Miller said quietly by phone. He was called by the province’s medical examiner Tuesday to learn the remains are officially hers. Investigators working at one of the four crime scenes connected to Miller’s murder found human remains Nov. 26. They were then sent to the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service for identification. “It’s been seven months,” Miller said of how he’s coping with Catie’s murder.
“But it’s still hard to believe she’s gone. It’s so final. There (are) no goodbyes. Just gone.” Miller went missing July 15 and it’s believed she was killed that same day. J a s o n James Johnson, 29, and Kelly Amanda MacDonald, 33, of Lawrencetown both face charges of Catie Miller first-degree facebook murder and indecently interfering with a dead human body. George Edward Hubley, 30, of Sheet Harbour Passage faces charges of accessory to murder after the fact and indecently interfering with a dead human body. All three are expected back in court on Feb. 3. Miller won’t be there. In fact, he’s not sure if he will ever go to any of the court proceedings, including a trial. “I don’t think I’m going to get a whole lot out of it,” he said. Philip Croucher/metro
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Students climb down ladder to get out of school bus after crash
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Ryan Millet arrives at his disciplinary hearing at Dalhousie University on Wednesday with his wife. The fate of Millet still hangs in the balance, after his lawyer says no decision was reached following a disciplinary hearing Wednesday. JEFF HARPER/METRO
Disciplinary decision could be coming soon Dentistry scandal. Ryan Millet returns again to state his case STEPHANIE TAYLOR
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The fate of one of the 13 suspended male Dalhousie dentistry students still hangs in the balance; his lawyer says no decision was reached following a disciplinary hearing Wednesday. Ryan Millet — who is currently suspended from all clinical privileges due to his involvement in a controversial Facebook group — exited the Dalhousie dentistry building accompanied by his
wife and two lawyers shortly after 4 p.m., at the end of a four-hour-plus hearing before the academic standards class committee. “So we’re still waiting for some legal submissions from both sides before a specific decision is made by the committee,” Millet told reporters on Wednesday. “I did feel like there was a chance for me to share some of my perspective on the whole story and that was good.” Millet’s lawyer, Bruce MacIntosh, said he has advised his client to keep quiet until the committee reaches a verdict, and that he’s willing to comment afterwards. MacIntosh would not speculate on the commit-
At a glance
Ryan Millet is the only member of the group who refused to participate in the restorative justice process, which remains ongoing.
tee’s timeline, only saying he expects legal briefs to be filed by early next week. Wednesday was the second time Millet appeared before the disciplinary committee. An initial meeting that took place last week was adjourned after nearly 4-1/2 hours. In a news conference the next day, MacIntosh called the university’s disciplinary process “irrevocably
broken,” stating that the academic standards committee handling the case should start fresh and hire an outside adjudicator. Lawyers also explained that since Millet exposed the Facebook group and actively participated only by “liking” one of six inappropriate posts, he should have his clinical privileges reinstated. The university initially revoked Millet and 12 other fourth-year male dentistry students of their clinical activities in December after it was discovered they belonged to a Facebook group where misogynistic and hateful comments were allegedly posted about their female classmates.
Alleged assault on minister goes to court A lawyer for a woman charged with assaulting a Nova Scotia cabinet minister appeared in Halifax provincial court Wednesday on his client’s behalf. The case was set over until March 18 for a plea. Court documents say 28-year-old Tara Gault must abstain from contacting Andrew Younger or his wife Katia, as well as another woman, except through legal counsel. Gault did not appear in
court Wednesday. The information says Gault is charged with assaulting Younger on or about Oct. 22, 2013, the day the Liberal government took power after the last provincial election. Younger, the member of the legislature for Dartmouth East, requested a temporary leave from his ministerial duties on Dec. 23, citing unspecified personal matters. He has been stripped of his ministerial compensation
Andrew Younger THE CANADIAN PRESS
of about $49,000 but is maintaining his salary as a legislature member, which is about
$89,000. Media reports citing unnamed sources have said Younger was allegedly assaulted in October 2013 by a woman who was a Liberal
At a glance
Premier Stephen McNeil has said Younger will be allowed to remain on leave from cabinet for as long as it takes him to deal with the personal issues he is facing.
staffer. Younger has declined comment on the reports but in a statement he has taken issue
with them. “A significant portion of the information reported as fact in the news and social media about the incident police allege to have occurred against me has been inaccurate and speculative, which is unfair to all those involved in this matter and those close to them,” he said. Younger hasn’t offered specifics about the inaccuracies. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Young students clambered down a ladder and out a window Wednesday after their school bus went off the road and landed in a ditch, slightly injuring one child, police said. RCMP Cpl. Greg Church said the bus carrying 15 elementary school students was on Cherylann Drive in Eastern Passage when the accident happened at about 7:30 a.m. “The bus came to rest in a ditch on its righthand side, blocking the main door,” he said. “The fire department assisted the children off the bus through the lefthand emergency window using a ladder.” Emergency personnel, including police, firefighters and ambulances, responded to the crash within 10 minutes, he said. Church didn’t have any details on the child who was hurt, but he said the injuries were not serious. Roads were slippery at the time following a snowstorm Tuesday, he added. Students were taken off the bus and checked by Emergency Health Services paramedics. Church said parents were notified and another bus took the children to school.
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Stores ‘undermined’ tobacco system: Service Nova Scotia Contraband. RCMP, retailers at odds over term’s definition
Targeted stores
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Police have laid more than 100 charges against several convenience-store owners connected with contraband tobacco around Halifax, but some owners are taking issue with the term “contraband” and say they face fewer charges than is being reported. On Wednesday, RCMP Insp. Glenn Lambe of the federal and serious organized crime unit and Bernie Meagher, director of audit and enforcement for Service Nova Scotia, told reporters that the owners of Bridgeview Grocery on the Bedford Highway have been ordering large quantities of tobacco products from wholesalers, then illegally selling those cartons to retailers across HRM. “It’s not the typical contraband tobacco that’s not stamped … or bagged properly,” Lambe said. Last Thursday, RCMP said five stores were searched and officers seized 74 cartons of cigarettes and 93 other wrappers suggesting cigarettes were removed from their packaging prior to resale. Meagher alleged that by illegally selling from one retailer to another instead of the proper wholesalers, Bridgeview and the retailers
Bridgeview Grocery on the Bedford Highway. jeff harper/metro
The five stores searched last Thursday: Bridgeview Grocery on the Bedford Highway, Kim’s Convenience on Herring Cove Road, Bluenose Convenience in Halifax, Villa Plaza Kwik Way on Sackville Drive and Cobequid Convenience on Cobequid Road.
The accused
The people facing charges: • Akram Karam, 54, Halifax, Bridgeview Grocery. • Nadia Karam, 44, Halifax, Bridgeview Grocery.
Insp. Glenn Lambe, of the federal and serious organized crime unit, speaks with the media on Wednesday at Nova Scotia RCMP headquarters in Burnside. Several convenience-store owners are facing charges after a contraband tobacco investigation. jeff harper/metro
who purchased from them “undermined our whole licensing regime.” Lambe said the investigation began last September and wrapped up recently, while the 12 people charged are due in court in March. When a retailer sells cartons of tobacco to another store, which would in turn sell those cartons to customers, Lambe said there’s “no record” of the second sale so
any tax money from the customer doesn’t go back to the government. Meagher said Bridgeview could order large numbers of cigarettes and get bigger discounts from wholesalers, then share those profits with other stores. An audit of financial records is ongoing and will be turned over to the Canada Revenue Agency, but Meagher said there is a “substan-
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cigarettes were “legal, legal, legal” and assumed the term “contraband” meant the cigarettes themselves were illegal or smuggled. Another store owner, who didn’t want to be named, said he has documents that prove he is facing one charge of possession of tobacco “other than tobacco purchased by
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tial” sum involved. George Israel of Israel Grocery told Metro he had not purchased any cigarettes from Bridgeview Grocery, but he once borrowed five cartons from the owner when his tobacco shipment didn’t arrive on time. “Unbelievable; I was shocked,” Israel said about seeing his name next to contraband charges. Israel emphasized the
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the retail vendor from a wholesale vendor,” which is very different than using the term contraband, and he is angry the RCMP listed two other charges against him. “We were all shocked,” the man said, adding stores all over HRM buy cartons from neighbouring retailers now and then.
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RCMP. Wrongfully accused man seeks compensation An appeal court was described as Gerald Barton’s last chance at justice Wednesday by a lawyer who argued RCMP negligence contributed to his client’s wrongful conviction on a statutory rape charge 45 years ago. “This is probably Gerry Barton’s final stop on his quest for justice and I hope you will entertain arguments on his behalf,” Dale Dunlop told the five-judge panel of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Dunlop argued that a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge erred last April when he cleared the RCMP of wrongdoing and ruled there was nothing wrong with the way police investigated the case against Barton, who is now 64. Justice James Chipman should have found Barton’s confession in 1969 was false and caused by some form of police coercion when the then-19-year-old gave a statement in Digby, he said. Since the woman recanted her story in 2008 and blamed her brother for causing her pregnancy, Dunlop said the confession must be both false and improperly obtained. “Why did Gerry Barton say he had sex with someone when he didn’t?… There was no sex,” he said. “The onus is on the other side to explain how they got this through correct police methods.” He urged the judges to
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Drugs seized after three-month police operation Police in Nova Scotia have charged four people and seized cash and drugs following a three-month investigation they titled Operation Halton. The RCMP say their investigation began in November after they received information that individ-
Councillor suggesting trash-for-triggers trade Sackville landfill. Brad Johns says former dump could serve as new firing range for Halifax police
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award Barton significant damages in his lawsuit against the Mounties. A lawyer representing the RCMP defended Chipman’s conclusion that Earl Hamilton, an RCMP corporal at the time, interviewed the right people and properly obtained an incriminating statement from Barton. Angela Green said there is no factual evidence to show that police somehow coerced Barton into his admission of sex with the girl. “There’s obviously no evidence of threats or promises.… There’s no evidence, nothing, about police trickery,” she said. Dunlop also argued the Charter of Rights and Freedoms may have been violated when the province refused to negotiate compensation with Barton over the past four years. the canadian press
Money. Minimum wage increasing by 20 cents The minimum wage in Nova Scotia will go up by 20 cents an hour, starting April 1. Increasing the minimum wage to $10.60 an hour was recommended by a committee that reviews the rate. The minimum wage for workers with less than three months’ experience will also increase by 20 cents an hour,
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Nova Scotia adjusts its minimum wage once a year based on the previous year’s national consumer price index.
to $10.10. the canadian press uals were allegedly trafficking marijuana and cocaine throughout southwestern Nova Scotia. The homes of six people were searched in Digby County on Jan. 22, along with one in Halifax. The RCMP say they seized cocaine, crack, marijuana, cannabis oil, drug paraphernalia and cash. Ronald Carpenter, Lance Hill, Leah Nimmo and Tracey Simms, who are all from Digby County, are facing charges. metro
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The regional councillor for Middle and Upper Sackville is suggesting putting the old Sackville landfill to use as a new firing range for Halifax police. Coun. Brad Johns made the suggestion Wednesday morning during an overview of the Halifax Regional Police draft budget and business plan for 2015-16. Jean-Michel Blais, the chief of HRP, told the committee of the whole that the force is looking for another firing range, because the current range on Old Guysborough Road isn’t meeting its needs. “One, it’s a fair ways away, and two, it’s not always available because other people are using it,” he said. Johns said he’d raised the possible use of the Sackville landfill several years ago and received positive responses from police officers and a city official. “I don’t think the community would be opposed to it, I think there’s ample property … so there might be an opportunity to utilize that area as well,” said Johns. Blais welcomed the suggestion and said it was worth exploring. The cost of securing a new firing range is one of several related to police safety or tac-
Chief Jean-Michel Blais says the current firing range on Old Guysborough Road isn’t meeting the needs of the Halifax Regional Police. Jeff Harper/Metro file
tical response in the 2015-16 budget, along with replacing body armour every five years rather than every 10, replacing covert and tactical equipment and replacing bomb and chemical disposal suits. Blais said the requirement for an annual requalification on shooting proficiency is under review, as a result of the report on the shootings
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$120,000
The total cost of replacing or updating covert and tactical investigation equipment and bomb and chemical disposal suits
that killed three RCMP officers in Moncton. He also told the commit-
tee, in response to a question from Coun. Tim Outhit, that the force uses simulators for training. “Studies have shown that when it comes down to accuracy and thought processes, the simulators are just as good as live firing, so that’s very good,” he said. The committee approved the proposed $76.9-million budget.
Second-place bidders get garbage contracts Halifax councillors have taken the unusual step of awarding two garbage collection contracts to the secondhighest-scoring bidders, rather than the top contender. City staff had recommended awarding the solid waste collection contracts in five of eight areas — totalling nearly $40 million — to RE Group, based on the scoring of its bids during the procurement process. But that prompted concerns about the scoring
process, competition in the marketplace and the wisdom of awarding tenders to a company that had previously held none of the contracts in question. “I thought that in looking at tenders that we not only looked at the lowest price, but we could look at the quality of service also,” said Coun. Gloria McCluskey. Councillors were specifically unhappy the familyowned business that had previously held the contract in
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$63M
The total cost of HRM’s garbage collection contracts
the Preston-LawrencetownChezzetcook area, Leo J. Beazley, lost out on the $6.6-million contract by half a point because its bid was $13,000 higher than that of RE Group.
“Business is business, I understand that,” said Coun. Bill Karsten. “But we’re taking away the livelihood of someone … over $13,000?” After an in-camera discussion, council invoked a clause in the RFP that limited the number of collection areas awarded to any single bidder to three, and awarded the contracts in Areas 3 and 7 to the second-highest bidders, GFL Environmental and Leo J. Beazley. Ruth Davenport/metro
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Rich Aucoin and Jimmy Rankin lead ECMA noms Nova Scotians lead the pack in East Coast Music Award nominations this year with Halifax’s own Rich Aucoin getting six nods. East Coast Music Week announced the nominees for the April 8-to-12 event in St. John’s on Wednesday, which has Aucoin leading
with six, Jimmy Rankin with five and Radio Radio and The Trews each receiving four. Aucoin is up for pop recording, solo recording, and album of year for Ephemeral, fan’s choice entertainer, and fan’s choice video and song of the year, for Want to
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Believe. Jimmy Rankin is up for country recording, album and solo recording of the year for Back Road Paradise, plus song of year and fan’s choice video for Cool Car. The Trews are up for group recording and rock recording of the year for the album named The Trews, as well as fan’s choice entertainer, and fan’s choice video for What’s Fair is Fair. Halifax’s Jenn Grant is up for pop recording of year for Clairvoyant, song of the year for Epic Sweep, and fan’s choice entertainer of the year. Mo Kenny landed nominations for pop recording of the year for In My Dreams, song of the year for Telephones, and fan’s choice entertainer of the year. The Town Heroes are up for group recording of the year for Sunday Movies, fan’s choice entertainer, and fan’s choice video of the year for Holdin’ Up Grants.
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Daniel Rozin’s Rust Mirror is part of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s installation entitled RAM: Rethinking Art and Machine. The piece is interactive and changes based on the user’s position in front of it. Jeff Harper/Metro
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Hundreds of tiny, rusted steel tiles teeter back and forth, dancing as artist Daniel Rozin waves his arm in front of the tall, rectangular wall at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. When the room is empty, the panels click and ripple like raindrops running down a coarse wall. But as the New York-based artist moves, the shadows on the mechanical installation’s 768 panels project his silhouette. “All of my pieces are centred around the idea of mirroring or reflection,” said Rozin, as gallery members listened intently, smiling and gasping as the pieces followed his body movements. “The power of computa-
tion and mechanics and electronics to create a reflective surface — that seemed to me to be an interesting idea.” Rozin’s installation, called “Rust Mirror,” has come to the gallery as part of RAM: Rethinking Art and Machine, a collection of new media art from around the world that explores the humanization of machines. The exhibit also includes the work of four other acclaimed international artists: Angela Bulloch, Jim Campbell, Manfred Mohr and Alan Rath. Curator Marla Wasser said RAM isn’t just for art lovers, because it offers an interactive element of surprise. “This is entertaining,” said Wasser above the bustle of the gallery as members mingled with artists at the exhibition’s opening. “You just have to get in the door and then the magic happens on its own. You actually don’t need to know a lot about art.” In Campbell’s section, long rows of tiny light blue lights hang down vertically from
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the ceiling, forming a rectangular cube. Up close, the lights appear to be flickering at random. But when standing at a distance, silhouettes of people can be seen walking across the twinkling lights. Wasser said Campbell, an engineer and filmmaker, took video of people walking and then depixelated it. “Using very sophisticated software that he’s written and created and patented, he de-pixelates film,” Wasser said of the San Franciscobased artist. “He actually forces you to participate when you’re looking at his pieces. With the depixelization, subconsciously you’re actually forced to go into your memory to make some sort of association that will then create the reality of the piece.” In the next room, 10 large mechanical hot pink feathers open and close like a clam shell turned on its side — Rath’s newest interactive sculpture. They appear to make measured movements, but as someone in the crowd moves closer, the feathers start behaving erratically, pulsing back and forth and then closing as if to hug the viewer. “It just has this beautiful movement with a complete sense a humour,” explained Wasser.
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Todd. Accused CSE stands by its role in Amanda denies tormenting teen Internet hunt for terrorists Spy agency. A document says that CSE analysts can access information from 10 to 15 million downloads from free sites each day
Canada’s electronic spy agency is defending its role in the search for extremists following a report that says it sifts through millions of videos and documents downloaded globally every day through filesharing services. Details of the Communications Security Establishment project, called Levitation, are revealed in a 2012 PowerPoint presentation obtained by former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden,
CBC News says. CBC analyzed the document with U.S. news website The Intercept, which obtained it from Snowden. It also posted the presentation online, with some of the information blacked out. The Ottawa-based CSE employs mathematicians, codebreakers, linguists and software experts, with the aim of both collecting foreign secrets and shielding Canada’s confidences from prying eyes. The document says that under Levitation, CSE analysts can access information on about 10 to 15 million uploads and downloads of files from free websites each day. Extremists generally use free file-uploading sites to distribute training materials, while alQaida uses them to spread jihadist propaganda, the document says. It notes CSE finds about
350 “interesting download events” per month, citing one on how to make a gas bomb. One privacy advocate expressed alarm at the CBC report. “CSE is clearly spying on the private online activities of millions of innocent people, including Canadians, despite repeated government assurances to the contrary,” said OpenMedia.ca spokesman David Christopher. “Law-abiding Internet users who use popular file-hosting services are now finding themselves under the government’s microscope.” CSE stood by its methods, saying they have helped counter terrorism. “CSE’s foreign signals intelligence has played a vital role in uncovering foreign-based extremists’ efforts to attract, radicalize, and train individuals to carry out attacks in Canada
Metadata
CSE said that the agency is authorized to collect and analyze metadata — data trails about messages and calls, not the actual content. • Privacy advocates have stressed that metadata is not innocuous, as it can reveal much about a person’s online behaviour. • CSE said it takes strict measures to protect the privacy of Canadians when it comes across their information.
and abroad,” agency spokesman Ryan Foreman said in an emailed statement Wednesday.
Winnipeg shoppers were greeted with empty shelves Tuesday, when Winnipeg authorities issued a boil-water advisory after an e.coli positive test. The latest tests on the city’s water supply have come back clean, but it could be another day before the city’s 700,000 residents can safely drink their water without boiling it. Mayor Brian Bowman says a second round of testing won’t be completed until Thursday afternoon. Bowman says it’s up to the province to lift the boil-water advisory. The medical officer of health for the Winnipeg region says guideline require two rounds of clean tests before that can happen. The city says it believes the original samples were false positives. Photo: John Woods/The Canadian Press Text: The Canadian Press
New terror law concerns privacy watchdog day, and will be watching the wording of provisions designed to increase information-sharing among government agencies. “Information sharing regarding whom? Regarding people who are suspected of terrorist activities, or the sharing of information about other Canadians who are not suspected of anything in order to identify a national security threat,” Therrien said.
“Travellers crossing the border, ordinary Canadians crossing the border. Will there be greater information sharing about them from the border agency to the secret service?” The measures are expected to improve security agencies’ ability to share information and allow security officials to take “proactive measures” earlier in a terror investigation if they perceive a threat.
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silently used flashcards to recount her disturbing encounters with an online harasser in a YouTube video. Her story of sexual exploitation spurred a national conversation about online bullying and prompted the Canadian government to introduce legislation that would criminalize the distribution of intimate images without the person’s consent. The Canadian Press
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Positive e.coli test prompts boil-water advisory for Winnipeg
Canada’s privacy watchdog is expressing early concerns about information-sharing provisions expected in the Conservatives’ new anti-terror laws, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with Toronto police chiefs to win support for the new measures. Daniel Therrien said he’s been briefed on the government’s new anti-terror bill, to be tabled in Parliament on Fri-
The Dutch man accused of cyberbullying a British Columbia teen who died by suicide has penned an open letter from jail in the Netherlands, proclaiming his innocence and denying he was “the so-called tormentor” of Amanda Todd. Aydin Coban released the four-page, handwritten composition through his lawyer to mark one year of his imprisonment and to address the “many blatant lies” he says have swirled about his case worldwide. “I’m not the so-called tormentor of Miss. Amanda Todd or of anyone else for that matter. I’ve been in jail exactly a year now for things I haven’t done,” he writes in the letter dated Jan. 13. Todd was a 15-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C., whose image went viral after she died by suicide in October 2012. Not long before her death, she
As well, amendments are coming to the Criminal Code to deter the promotion of terrorism and make it easier for law-enforcement officials to obtain peace bonds. It is expected there will also be changes to “enhance” no-fly rules. The government has expressed concern about Canadians travelling abroad to fight alongside extremists. Torstar News Service
Politics. Feds spend $700K fighting veterans’ lawsuit The federal government has so far spent nearly $700,000 fighting a disgruntled group of wounded Afghan veterans in court — a revelation that on Wednesday rekindled a political controversy the Conservatives hoped was behind them. During question period, Prime Minister Stephen Harper tried to cast the ongoing court battle as the legacy of a flawed policy that was foisted on Parliament nine years ago by Paul Martin’s Liberal government. “The government is defending a decision of the previous government, supported by all parties in the House of Commons,” Harper said, referring to the new veterans charter, which the Conservatives have championed since coming to
office in 2006. In response to a written question posed by the opposition, the Department of Justice said it spent $694,070 in legal fees, while National Defence spent $3,231. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau used the cost to demand in the House that the lawsuit be dropped. Liberal veterans critic Frank Valeriote described the government’s response as “hypocrisy,” noting that the issue for exsoldiers is not the system itself, but the amount of funding within it. “Spending $700,000 a year to fight vets in court is not supporting our troops,” NDP Leader Tom Mulcair said during a heated question period exchange with Harper. The Canadian Press
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Employment. Sidewalk job hunter snags career Innovative thinking — and stamina to brave the frigid weather — has finally paid off for Xingyi Yan. The University of Toronto grad took to city streets a few months ago with a sandwichboard sign advertising that she was available for hire. Now, she’s a search analyst at advertising company Reprise Media. The unconventional jobhunting strategy drew plenty of criticism. One person, Yan said, told her she was “humiliating” herself by begging for a job. Regardless, she has no regrets. “It got me a job in my dream career,” Yan said. Her new job ties in with her effort. Someone who passed Yan on the street took her resumé, referred her to a network for marketing professionals and she spotted the
Takeover. Industry Canada says Burger King has agreed to keep 80 per cent of corporate jobs Xingyi Yan at her desk at Reprise Media where she landed a job after taking to the streets for weeks with a placard, handing out resumes. Carlos Osorio/Torstar news service
opening at Reprise Media. A week later, she had a job interview. Overall, Yan said, she landed more than a dozen job interview opportunities out of the campaign. Gilbert Ngabo/Metro in Toronto
Privacy. Made-in-Canada app makes browsing safer A Toronto developer has released a new app that keeps your online browsing safe from Big Brother. Andrew Hilts is the man behind TrackerSSL, a plugin for the Chrome web browser that lets users know if websites are transmitting their personal information without encrypting it first. The app was launched Wednesday, which was both international Data Privacy Day and the day news broke that Canada’s national spy agency (CSEC) was monitor-
Tim Hortons bound by layoff restrictions
ing the downloading habits of millions of Internet users. TrackerSSL works by targetting data shared by online advertising services such as Google and Facebook. “By compiling a list of what you’re browsing online, ad companies can infer what your interests are, or what political views you have,” Hilts said. The problem is that many websites send information to advertising sites in a way that’s easy for spy agencies to access. Luke Simcoe/Metro in Toronto
Ottawa has restricted Burger King from eliminating more than 20 per cent of corporate staff at Tim Hortons’ longtime headquarters or regional offices, an Industry Canada spokesman confirms. The newly-merged company Restaurant Brands International is required to “maintain significant employment levels” of non-restaurant employees, as part of the list of commitments the fast food behemoth made to get final approval in December from the federal government to seal the $12.5 billion deal. Although it wasn’t announced at the time, Industry Minister James Moore actually secured a more definitive commitment that Burger King maintain 80 per cent of Tim Hortons’ “entire corporate footprint” at both the Oakville head office and regional offices across Canada, said his press secretary, Jake Enwright. Tim Hortons still refused Wednesday to publicly divulge the exact number of people who were laid off this week, although media speculation has run rampant that up to 40 per cent of middle managers were swept up
Tim Hortons franchises employ 96,000 restaurant workers and are barred from reducing staffing levels under an agreement reached with Burger King, according to Industry Minister James Moore’s press secretary Jake Enwright. The Canadian press file
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Media speculation has run rampant that up to 40 per cent of middle managers were swept up in the round of layoffs that began Tuesday morning.
in the round of layoffs that began Tuesday morning, just six weeks after the controversial takeover was completed. With an estimated 2,000 employees at both head office and seven regional offices from British Columbia to Nova Scotia and one in the U.S., the restrictions would translate into a maximum of 200 workers impacted. Enwright pointed out
that Tim Hortons franchises, which employ 96,000 restaurant workers, cannot reduce staffing levels under the agreement with Burger King. The merger created the world’s third-largest restaurant company, with 18,000 stores and $23 billion in sales. It was originally pitched by executives as the best way to expand Tim Hortons internationally and make the Canadian brand truly global. When the blockbuster deal was announced last August, critics warned that Burger King’s owner 3G Capital, a Brazil-based investment firm, has a track record of paring staff and slashing costs, and would do the same in a Tims takeover. Torstar News Service
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VOICES
Criminalizing DISSENT Terrorism “endorsement” law a half-baked idea that would make free thought illegal Omar MoualleM
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Last Sunday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, standing before a humongous Canadian flag, promised a new anti-terror bill that would “help authorities stop planned attacks, get threats off our streets and” — insert record scratch — “criminalize the promotion of terrorism.” Such a law is intended to prevent another Parliament shooting, but without a Criminal Code definition of “terrorism” (just a robust definition of “terrorist activity”), does it also leave us vulnerable to an attack on free expression? We can assume Harper was referring to jihadi terrorism — not environmental terrorism or white su-
premacist terrorism — since that was the crux of his campaigntinged speech at an Ottawa secondary school. But we’ll see tomorrow, as he is poised to unveil the proposed legislation Friday. The Liberals are backing it. “Glorification of terrorism” laws have been on Harper’s radar for a while, and they’ve intensified after incidents in October that claimed the lives of two Canadian soldiers — one in Quebec and another in Ottawa on Parliament Hill. French authorities recently used a glorification law to arrest comedian Dieudonné M’bala M’bala, who posted “I feel like Charlie Coulibaly” (Coulibaly being the last name of one of the Paris gunmen) on Facebook. Two researchers, from the universities of British Columbia and Waterloo, recently assessed a pro-
spective glorification law for Canada and concluded: “The chill effect on speech would be potentially enormous ... The measures may also be counterproductive, diminishing the very speech that may contain strategic and tactical intelligence for counter-terrorism investigators.” To be clear, our Charter of Rights and Freedoms already prohibits expressions of violence, threats of violence and general hate propaganda. With sweeping powers such as preventative detention already in its possession, it’s difficult to understand why law enforcement needs anything more. Criminalizing “endorsements of terror” could target speech with only vague intent. And the law doesn’t like vagueness. It recoils at vagueness. It shrivels and breaks apart.
An endorsement, we can assume, is a public or private approval of terrorism — systematic violence to coerce a government or community (I’m just deferring to the Oxford dictionary now, since I can’t rely on the criminal code for a definition yet). A Canadian might endorse or glorify terrorism because he or she is trying to test the waters with their audience and organize an attack, sure, but a Canadian might also do so for more complex reasons that we won’t begin to understand if we pre-emptively shush them. Some Canadians’ families are from countries where their elected governments are also threats to national security, or belong to a marginalized ethnic group that, overseas, is protected by a certified terrorist organization. Prepare to read many “endorse-
ments” of terrorism as Israel prepares to retaliate against Lebanon for the killing of two IDF soldiers by Hezbollah missiles. Are they, and anyone who retweets an ISIL beheading video, or likes M’bala’s comments, guilty by association? And what else are we willing to criminalize in the name of small security? Regardless of how shocking and, yes, potentially dangerous, these “endorsements” may be, they have the right to be expressed — then criticized, debated or mocked. Apparently, though, this isn’t enough for the Harper government. Is it enough for you? Omar Mouallem is an Edmontonbased writer and editor of The Yards.
No good deed goes unpunished by law enforcement Correction
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I’m your average Canadian — polite, apologetic and law-abiding. I like that rules are in place to maintain order and fairness. But there’s something wrong with a legal system that punishes Good Samaritans — and by extension the people they are trying to help. Take the recent story of a Calgary woman who was fined $250 for giving her transit pass to a man who was down on his luck. The woman, who had two passes, says she was trying to be generous by gifting her pass to someone in need. A transit officer fined them both. “It’s not about the money or the fine, but about the way David was treated,” the woman told Metro in a recent interview. “Calgary is supposed to be a place where we look out for each other.” She’s right. Rules, 99 per cent of the time, should be enforced. But if we can’t make exceptions for those cases when mistakes are made or, when a broken rule helps give someone a boost, then we’ve become automatons with no capacity for discretion and compassion. The enforcement of draconian rules — simply because they are rules — happens a lot.
In a column published on the Voices page on Jan. 28, Metro incorrectly identified a woman killed in Winnipeg. Her name is Tina Fontaine. Metro regrets the error.
Sgt. Al Lerner speaks with Arnold Abbott, a 90-year-old chef, as he warns him that he will be cited for feeding the homeless in violation of a city law in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in November. Joe Raedle/Getty Images FILE
A Toronto restaurant that caters to disabled diners is facing tens of thousands of dollars in fines from the city because a newly built ramp violates a bylaw by several centimetres. Rules are rules, says the city, and the expensive ramp must be dismantled.
Then there are the municipalities, at least 30 in the U.S., that are cracking down on food distribution programs for the homeless. In a shocking example of NIMBYism, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., “feeding sites” must now be more than 500 feet away from residential properties and must not oper-
ate outdoors. In that city, a 90-yearold man — who, along with two ministers has been feeding the homeless in public for 23 years now — faces jail time and a fine for the crime of handing out food to the hungry. I’ve run into similar situations on a much smaller scale. On a recent
flight, a fellow passenger with splints on her arms asked me to lift her carry-on into the overhead storage. A flight attendant put a quick stop to this, informing us that no one except the passenger was permitted to lift luggage on the plane. Neither of us was fined, obviously, but it was another case of hard-and-fast rulefollowing that seemed ridiculous given the situation. We, the rule followers and rule enforcers, need to ask ourselves two questions: First, who are these laws protecting? Anyone? No one? And who are these laws hurting? The needy? The giving? Rules are there to protect us, to make the world better and safer. But zero-tolerance policies are missing the point, and when our laws hurt rather then help, they are not really doing their job. Follow Kristen Thompson on Twitter at @KristenThom
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More legal woes for Lindsay Lohan Did Lindsay Lohan forget some of her court-mandated obligations when she packed up and moved to London last year? That’s what prosecutors worry, and they may be looking to lock her up if she can’t prove she’s completed the 240 hours of court-mandated community service she
was assigned for her 2012 reckless driving case. Santa Monica Chief Deputy City Attorney Terry White says he doubts Lohan completed 80 hours of community service in nine days as documentation presented by Lohan’s attorney on Wednesday claims. WITH FILES FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Smith wants the fame, but not the flaws Gabrielle Union ALL PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES
Gabrielle Union makes us all feel really old Being Mary Jane star Gabrielle Union takes issue with some of the tactics of those reporting on Hollywood. “The fact that I can do a press junket for a movie and people ask what’s happening in my uterus says a lot,” she tells Yahoo Style. “They want 110 per cent of what you have to offer.” I sincerely hope she’s
talking about what she as an actress and celebrity has to offer, and not what her uterus has to offer, because that’s just weird. But she has some other things to talk about, too, like how she would cast a reboot of Bring It On. Wait, hold on, that movie is 15 years old, and Union still looks pretty much the same as she did
when she filmed it. Why would anyone be talking about rebooting it? Anyway, hypothetically speaking, here’s what she thinks: For her role? Keke Palmer, with Dakota Fanning taking over the Kirsten Dunst role and Selena Gomez stepping into Eliza Dushku’s “bad-girl role.” Way to make us all feel old, Gabrielle.
In a candid, far-reaching GQ Magazine interview, Grammy nominee Sam Smith reveals his desires to be a pop star — but not, you know, be a pop star. If that makes any sense. “I don’t want to lose my mind or my humour. I want to be a pop star, but I also don’t want to be a pop star,” he says. “I will never act like some of the current pop stars have acted toward me. We can be friends, you know? We can. It’s not a competition. There’s space for all of us.” Frustratingly, he does not name names, but who wants to make guesses as to which divas he’s talking about?
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Genre-bending author makes everyone look lazy Fiction. Novelist, director, producer and screenplay writer Seth GrahameSmith is also part of the writing team for this year’s Academy Awards
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter author Seth Grahame-Smith’s new novel, The Last American Vampire, is now in stores. Getty Images
Seth Grahame-Smith’s life could be described as a mashup. He’s author of the bestseller Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and the followup — The Last American Vampire — is now in stores. Grahame-Smith is also busy with several other projects, including his directorial debut on the film Something Wicked This Way Comes, writing and co-producing the sequel to Beetlejuice, writing two Lego movies and writing a pilot for CBS. He’s also on the writing team for this year’s Academy Awards. In a recent interview, Grahame-Smith said the Oscars have always been a big deal in the Grahame-Smith household” and that he usually throws viewing parties when the awards are presented. This year, he’ll be “in a tux, back-
over here and work on Oscars, and then I jump back and I work on who knows what else, but it’s great! I love being busy. I love the challenge of it, I love the engagement of it ... At some point all of this goes away and, you know, you get bounced out of the writing business or bounced out of Hollywood one way or another. Almost everybody does. So, I’m just trying to enjoy it while it lasts.
stage. That’ll be fun.” In a recent interview, the 39-year-old talked about his new book, juggling projects and teaching through entertainment. Should you get credit for creating the mash-up? I don’t think that Pride and Prejudice and Zombies or Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter created the mash-up, I just think they popularized it. I think there were mash-ups before, and I think, there were certainly people blending genres, and writers way better than me and far longer ago, who were playing with the idea of mixing fantasy and horror or mixing sciencefiction with romance. I think I just happen to do it in a very loud and obnoxious way and was lucky enough to do it a time when people were receptive to it. You write about historical figures, vampires and zombies, but you do a lot of research for your books. There are facts in these stories. I give you some medicine with your sugar. I give you a
little bit of real history — just enough so you know something about that time period so you can discuss it at a dinner party; as long as you don’t go further than that and add the part where vampires start cutting each other’s heads off and everything. How do you keep track of your projects? A typical day now might be: I work on some Lego movie stuff, I work on some Beetlejuice stuff and then I jump
Do you ever procrastinate when you’re writing? I procrastinate all day. In 12 hours of sitting at the computer desk every day, I probably do 2-1/2 hours of writing, if I’m being generous. Because there are other things going on. There are phone calls to be returned, there are meetings to be had, lunches to go to, there are emails to browse through and then ... who doesn’t love Twitter or Facebook or Reddit or Gawker or Gizmoto or Huffington Post or any of the 2,000 sites I read religiously every day, all day? You need to keep the writing muscles in shape. The Associated Press
Next entry in Stieg Larsson’s crime series lands in August A sequel to late Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s best-selling Millennium crime trilogy will go on sale in at least 35 countries in August, the book’s publishers said Tuesday. That Which Does Not Kill was completed by David Lagercrantz, known for co-authoring Swedish soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s autobiography. He stands in for Larsson, who died in 2004 at the age of 50.
The book will continue the story of troubled but resourceful heroine Lisbeth Salander, first made famous in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. But the author remained tight-lipped about the meaning of the title or what direction the action-packed political thriller — 500 pages long in Swedish — will take. “What I wanted to make use of in the book was the vast
mythology that Stieg Larsson left behind, the world he created,” Lagercrantz told the daily Dagens Nyheter, adding that he remained loyal to Larsson’s writing style, which weaved criticism of social and political issues with criminal intrigue. “Lisbeth Salander’s not just any superhero. She’s not only great because of her talents, but also because of her context and background.” AFP
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• At the time of his death Larsson reportedly had plans to write at least another seven novels. • Larsson’s publishers, Nordstedts, say the first three books in the Lisbeth Salander series have sold 80 million copies worldwide since the first book went on sale in 2005. • The Aug. 27 release of the next book is being compared to the hype surrounding Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code in 2003. Stieg Larsson’s trilogy featuring Lisbeth Salander is a worldwide hit. AFP
STYLE
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Right this way to a new lingerie Capsule collection
Style. Flamboyant or minimalist, here are the coming season’s undergarment trends
The provocative ’80s From outerwear to lingerie, the styles of the ’80s have influenced fashion for more than three decades now. But lingerie designers are taking things to a new level this year with eccentric, often unconventional pieces inspired by the decade of big hair. For the most part, this means amplified volume and flashy colours. Sexy, seductive and exuberant, the woman of the ’80s has long been represented in lingerie by French Trends Report
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laces up around the waist.
Madame Aime is pointing up minimalist chic this season in simple yet seductive pieces such as this partially sheer bodysuit. MADAME AIME / AFP
designer Chantal Thomass, who has never hesitated to redefine the feminine silhouette. This year, however, several other designers have taken on a similarly decadent style. Their collections are full of push-up bras, high-waist panties and corsets, all in high-end materials such as silk and lace, with refined accents such as jewels, Lurex embroidery or gold thread. I.D. Sarrieri, for example, Canadian street style
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designed a bustier that places particular emphasis on the breasts and the hips, calling to mind Jean Paul Gaultier designs. Huit has decked out its latest collection with silver thread, while Aubade chose to put lace in unexpected places, such as around the neck and in a garter belt that sweatshirt, Sentaler coat, Tristan cape, Calvin Klein tights, Pour La Victoire shoes, Bag Givenchy. Her inspiration “Classic Bohemian, ready to take on the cold winter weather. Layers can come and go as the sun does.” THE KIT IS A MULTI-PLATFORM BEAUTY AND FASHION BRAND WHICH INCLUDES AN INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE AND DYNAMIC APP, A WEBSITE, KIT CHAT — AN ENEWSLETTER PROGRAM — AND A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER SECTION, TOO!
’90s-style minimalism On the other hand, some of the new collections reflect the minimalist styles of the ’90s, playing up comfort and simplicity rather than showy decorat i o n . S o m e designers are even presenting versatile items to be worn either as lingerie or as outer apparel, such as bras that can pass as crop tops or bandeaus. S t i l l sexy, of course, LA SENZA CHANNELS these deTHE ENERGY OF THE signs re1980S WITH THIS BOLD flect the NUMBER. PUSH UP MERRYWIDOW, $59.50, thinking LASENZA.CA that seduction is
Parisian shoe designer Christian Louboutin has teamed up with American burlesque star Dita Von Teese on a new capsule collection. The seven-piece line includes a bra, bodice and suspenders, all featuring black lace and an all-over print designed by Louboutin, and also decorated with red Swarovski crystals. The print includes Rococo-style scenes with sexy burlesque dancers, French maids and male lovers draped in sheets, as well as Louboutin’s famous red-soled shoes, of course. The XXXtian pieces are available exclusively from Glamuse.com. more about natural confidence than sophisticated adornment. Bodysuits and athleticstyle bras (without cups) are among the leading examples of this trend, seen mainly in neutral shades (white, black, brown, grey, beige). Madame Aime and Fishbelly lead the charge, presenting sportswear-inspired ensembles that simply hug the body’s natural curves rather than reshaping them. AFP
Colourful to boot
Doc Martens turn red and blue for spring The British brand is giving three of its iconic footwear designs a monochrome makeover this season, turning everything from the soles to the laces blue or
red. Poppy red and bright blue are the colours of the coming season, according to Dr. Martens. The brand decided to expand its offering of monochrome footwear with two shades that are sure to get fashionistas’ feet noticed. Three leather models have been transformed for this special collection: the Alexei brogue, the threeeyelet 1461 shoe and the eight-eyelet 1460 boot. AFP
LIFE
The organizers of the Parisian trade show Salon International de la Lingerie presented some of the leading underwear trends for FallWinter 2015-2016 this week. The season offers something for everyone, with lingerie that is sophisticated, seductive, simple, or all of the above. Last year, an overriding trend emerged from the lingerie collections in Paris: “erotic glam.” Designers presented their undergarments as tools of seduction that were sexy, or even kinky, yet always glamorous and refined. While this vision still shows through in some of the Fall-Winter 2015-2016 collections, there is much more diversity in the lingerie world this season. Underwear brands have designed collections to suit every woman, from those who think seduction starts with comfort to those looking for extravagance above all else.
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HOME
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Take a seat: A chair for all reasons Decor question. Find me a chair that can be put to use in many areas of my home I need more dining chairs for occasional dinner parties and I’d like to find an allpurpose chair to use in the dining or living room when extra guests need a seat. —Mark, via email
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Designer Ceci Thompson’s fresh approach on Danish style offers mix of wood and upholstery comfortable enough to sit or dine. Austin Chair, $299, CB2.com
Piping dream Upholstered legs and white contrast piping gives this four-legged friend a sleek look. Valentin Arm Chair, $299, EQ3.com
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The perfect chair is one that sits discreetly at the dining table, looks pretty in a bedroom corner or helps host a large gathering in the family room. The prerequisites for this everything-to-everyone chair are comfort (for long dinners), style (for staring at morning and night in the bedroom), and petite (so it’s easy to move around). Here’s a lineup of the best.
Wing into spring It looks like bold primary colours are going to be big news for spring. Give your home an instant update with some of these bright, bird-themed interior accessories
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Ever so handsome — just waiting for a dinner date. Henriksdal Chair, $99, IKEA.com
Sleek deco curves are welcome at any table or sitting area. Carol Channel Chair, $1,075, Elte.com
Buttoned up Tailored upholstery with classic button tufting equals great sex appeal. Spring Chair, $199, Structube.com
Let the feathers fly
Branch out Italian lighting studio Foscarini is known for its playful and contemporary designs. Get the effect with the Birdie Floor Lamp, inspired by the form of a tree with a little branch ready to welcome a bird. Available from Milia Shop for approximately $503.
Make your own bird mobiles for kids with this cute craft kit designed by illustrator Alice Melvin for the Tate. Available for approximately $15.
Light takes flight Lucellino, a combination of the Italian words for light (luce) and bird (uccello), is a quirky and humorous table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer. Available from The Conran Shop for approximately $642.
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Japanese cast-iron studio Kamasada has created this minimalist and stylish bird ornament designed by craftsman Nobuho Miya. Available at the V&A Museum shop for approximately $180.
This Pickle cushion from U.S.-based studio Gray Pigeon is a cute way of brightening up interior spaces with its bold design and vibrant touches of red and yellow. Available from approximately $68.
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FOOD
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Where beer, beans and chocolate make sense Dinner. Keep this Chocolate Chip and Stout Chili family friendly by containing the heat
Ingredients
“This recipe comes from my friend Aimee, who originally sourced it from Nigella Lawson,” writes Jan Scott in Gatherings, which she co-authored with Julie Van Rosendaal. “In my version, the flavours are mild, keeping it very family friendly, but you can certainly boost the heat by adding a fresh sliced and seeded chili pepper, as Nigella suggests in her original recipe. “You can serve this as part of a casual Mexican-inspired buffet by adding baskets of crisp tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeños, green onions and lime wedges, or just as it is alongside a floury dinner roll or hunk of cornbread.”
and add the ground beef and sausage. Brown the meat on medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and chili powder; mix well to combine.
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Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, beans and crushed tomatoes; add the stout and
bring the chili to a boil.
4. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the chili, cover with the lid and transfer the pot to the oven, cooking for 3 hours.
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• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil • 2 lb (1 kg) lean ground beef • 2 lb (1 kg) sausages, casings removed • 3 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped • 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cardamom • 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder one 5 1/2 oz (156 mL) can tomato paste • 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup • three 14 oz (398 ml) cans red kidney beans, drained • three 14 oz (398 ml) cans crushed or diced tomatoes • one 16 oz (475 ml) can stout beer (such as Guinness) • 1/2 cup (125 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips • salt and pepper to taste
Check seasonings, adding salt and pepper if necessary. RECIPE excerpted from Gatherings (Whitecap Books) by Julie Van Rosendaal and Jan Scott
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AUTO PREVIEW Mirage: Value you can see The Mirage enters its second year in North America the same way as its first year, as one of the least expensive new cars for sale. The four-door, five-passenger Mirage is manufactured in Thailand for Mitsubishi’s European and Asian markets and is larger than the Chevrolet Spark in most key exterior measurements. However, it’s smaller than the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit and Hyundai Accent hatches. The Mirage is perched low to the ground on tiny 14-inch wheels while the rounded and somewhat stubby front gives the car a cute-in-its-own-way appearance that belies its wind-cheating (i.e., numerically very low) drag coefficient. Although the front doors and liftgate are generously sized, smallish rear doors and a sloping roofline hamper three-in-a-pinch rear-seat access. The interior appointments are simple, yet tasteful, with easy-to-read gauges and controls. The 60:40 split rear
Mitsubishi Mirage. Contributed seat can be folded down for added stowage (although you won’t get a perfectly flat load floor), but even when occupied there is reasonable space for groceries and gear. Of course, contemplating a vehicle this small usually involves compromises and in the Mirage’s case you give up room in return
for exemplary fuel economy. The car’s pumppassing nature comes from a 74-horsepower, 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine mated to your choice of a five-speed manual transmission or optional continuously variable unit (CVT). The latter features something called Idle Neutral Logic, which automatically shifts the
transmission into neutral when stopped to save fuel, then switches back into drive mode when the go pedal is pushed. Mitsubishi is touting 6.4 l/100 km in the city and 5.3 highway for the CVT, which is better than the Chevy Spark’s 7.7/6.1 rating with a similar transmission. – Wheelbase Media
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Lancer’s straightforward styling With the Lancer entering its eighth model year, Mitsubishi continues to eschew the kind of frivolous updating that other automakers regularly bestow on their offerings. That seems fine with most buyers who appreciate the Lancer’s straightforward interior/exterior styling and range of efficient powerplants. The Lancer’s trim levels — base DE, SE, SE Limited, SE AWC (All Wheel Control) and
GT — carry over for 2015, as does the scaredrabbit-imitating Lancer Evolution. Base models come with a 148-horsepower, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable unit. The SE and the tough-looking GT AWC models are upgraded to a 168-horsepower, 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine mated to continuously variable transmissions. – Wheelbase Media
In an ever-shrinking lineup, the RVR remains one of Mitsubishi’s more popular (and darned attractive) models. That being the case, it’s good to see the automaker provide continual updates to make it a more attractive proposition for new-car shoppers. From the driver’s perspective, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) comes with seven speeds, which should reduce the rubber-band sensation that plagues some of these units. The CVT is also credited with slightly improving the RVR’s fuel economy. In addition, the RVR’s more efficient electric-power-steering unit plays its part in conserving fuel. Providing the thrust is a Lancer-based 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine that generates 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard in the base ES and SE front-wheel-drive models, while the CVT is optional in the SE, but standard on all-wheel-drive SE and GT versions (the latter includes paddle shifters). The RVR’s all-wheel-drive is controlled through a floor console switch. Under nor-
Mitsubishi RVR. Contributed mal driving conditions, the vehicle remains in front-wheel drive, but when tire slip is detected, up to 70 per cent of the torque can be directed to the back wheels. The AWD unit can also be set to the lock position that maintains a 60:40 torque split when the situation calls for maximum traction from all four wheels. The base ES includes a nice assortment of standard features that will please most bargain hunters. Standard content progressively increases as you move through a number of trim and package levels before arriving at the GT AWC (All Wheel Control). Along with all-wheel-drive, the GT gets a panoramic fixed-glass sunroof, climate control, keyless entry and ignition, rain-sensing windshield wipers, premium seat fabrics, 18-inch wheels (16-inchers are standard) and special interior and exterior trim. – Wheelbase Media
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Funky styling, Frugal price tag Kia soul is a winner Few cars are ever considered groundbreaking, but that pretty much sums up the Soul. It’s the kind of vehicle that other automakers would give anything to have in their stable. Funky styling, a frugal price tag and fuelsaving ways have made it a winner. For 2015, Kia upgraded and slightly enlarged the cabin for more front head and shoulder room and added a bit more rear legroom. In addition, the dashboard was revised to accommodate an available 20-centimetre touch screen. The platform was made 29 per cent stiffer and accommodates a suspension that was re-engineered for improved ride and handling. Outside, design details inspired by the Soul-based Trax’ster concept provided the basis for a front and rear facelift that makes the Soul much more appealing. The rear liftgate was made six centimetres wider and is now flanked by one of the coolest set of tail lights installed on any vehicle. The entry-level LX Soul is equipped with a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder that produces 130 horsepower and 118 pound-feet of torque, while the optional 2.0-litre, four-cylinder in the EX and SX models delivers the same 164 horses and 151 pound-feet of torque. Base Souls feature air conditioning, but not when the manual transmission is ordered, plus all the usual power amenities. Optional is a panorama-style sunroof and
Kia Soul. Contributed leather seats (heated and ventilated in front), along with a navigation system and premium Infinity-brand sound package. Load up a Soul and you are looking at close
to $30,000 — count an extra $200 for any colour other than black or white. Under the heading of “big news,” the Soul EV arrives for 2015 with an electric motor
rated at 109 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque and an EPA-rated range of about 150 kilometres before its lithium-ion-polymer batteries need recharging. – Wheelbase Media
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The 2015 Kia Sedona style and proportions are right on the money, which is devoid of superfluous curves and angles. The interior is as clean and uncluttered as the exterior and it abounds in handy touches. There’s room for up to eight people with the standard second-row bench seat, or seven with the optional second-row lounge chairs (with retractable leg rests) that can be positioned facing the front or the rear. Mounted within the Sedona’s stiffer platform is a 3.3-litre V6 with 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. It’s pretty decent on fuel with a rating of 12.9 l/100 km in the city and 9.5 on the highway. Expect the seven trim levels to run a very broad range, from practical family transporter to full-on luxury machine to compete with the Chrysler Town & Countrys of the world. – Wheelbase Media
Some automakers spit out sub-compact models as if being shot from a Pez dispenser. Kia takes a different approach in producing its well-appointed Rio sedan and Rio five-door hatchback editions with lots of care and attention, and it shows. Hyundai and Kia, both part of a Koreabased conglomerate, are tasked with providing well turned-out entry-level cars that are fun to drive. A big part of that fun comes from their non-claustrophobic interiors that are enclosed in sheet metal that’s stylish without being overly trendy. For the Rio sedan and five-door models, that attention to detail extends to the dashboard layout that’s clearly presented and, due to the absence of hard plastic surfaces, is far richer looking than you would expect. The air conditioning, rear-window heat and ventilation toggle switches are a particularly nice touch. The standard 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine produces 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque, which works out just fine in a light 1,130-kilogram vehicle. All Rios come with six-speed manual transmissions or optional six-speed automatics. The base Rio LX sedan with the manual gearbox is somewhat light in the content department, while the mid-range LX+ includes air conditioning, plus a few more goodies. The EX adds cruise control, six-speaker
Kia Rio. Contributed audio system, soft-touch dash and a smattering of leather trim, while the top-end (and sportier) SX adds “Steptronic” paddle shifters for the automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels (15-inchers are standard), leather interior, rain-sensing wipers and more. To add navigation, you need the SX. The five-door’s trim levels match the
sedan’s, except there is no LX+. To help save fuel dollars, the LX+ automatic-equipped car can be ordered with what Kia calls Idle Stop and Go (ISG). This feature shuts off the engine after the Rio comes to a complete stop, then instantly fires it up once the brake pedal is released. – Wheelbase Media
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A makeover for the Cruze While Chevrolet has been winning hearts with the incredibly stylish Impala, its older products have been in need of a little more pizzazz. So the Cruze gets a small facelift for 2015 with a more prominent set of intakes and a slightly revised grille. And like virtually every other vehicle on the market, LED running lights are standard on the higher trim levels. Mechanically, things remain unchanged. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine offers more horsepower and torque — 151 and 264, respectively — than either of the gasoline engines, and torque can reach 280 poundfeet for brief bursts of flat-out acceleration. While its zero-to-60 mph time in the mideight-second range will be enjoyed by some,
everyone will appreciate the 700-plus-mile cruising range, thanks to a headline 5.1 l/100 km highway fuel-economy figure. The diesel only comes one way — with equipment equivalent to a 2LT trim in regular Cruzes. That means niceties like leather seats, heated front seats, a nicer instrument cluster with chrome trim, 17-inch wheels, rear spoiler and more. Most Cruze trims include the MyLink radio (which streams music via Bluetooth), voice recognition and compatibility with Pandora Internet radio. A seven-inch colour touch screen stereo with navigation and USB port can be had in virtually every model, while driver convenience packages on most trims include a number of useful options such as power seats, auto-dimming rear view
mirrors, rear-vision camera and more. The Cruze’s standard and optional power plants are diminutive, but more than adequate. The base car is equipped with a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder that produces 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque. Move up to the LT and LTZ and you will get a smaller 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that’s also rated at 138 horsepower but with 25 pound-feet more torque. The 1.8 offers a choice of a six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic, while the 1.4 turbo is only available with the automatic. All Cruze models include 10 airbags, while the standard stability control includes a rollover-sensing program that will deploy the airbags if it detects the car is about to tip over. – Wheelbase Media
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While the world is downsizing with car-based platforms for their tall wagons as well as fewer cylinders, that’s just not the Tahoe way. The 2015 Tahoe has undergone a complete transformation, resulting in a sleeker, lighter shape, a more economical and powerful engine and added safety and content. The trimmer sheet metal and the stylish grille create the impression that the Tahoe is a bit smaller than before, but the tape measure proves that not much has really changed. The Tahoe’s body is attached to a stronger ladder frame that slightly widens the distance between the left and right wheels for greater stability. Mounted between the rails
is a 5.3-litre V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Although the displacement is the same as last season’s base V8, this 5.3 is all-aluminum and features direct fuel injection (fuel is force-fed directly into the cylinders under high pressure) and continuously variable valve timing (alters valve-lift duration to improve performance). In addition, a program reduces cylinder function to four from eight when not needed, which improves fuel economy. These features plus a lighter engine and improved aerodynamics help the Tahoe achieve 14.9 l/100 km in the city and 10.1 on the highway (slightly higher when the optional fourwheel-drive is added). The only transmission is a six-speed automatic with steering-wheel “TapShift”
Chevrolet Tahoe. Contributed controls. The 2015 Tahoe comes in LS, LT and LTZ flavours. Base models offer plenty of standard gear with the mid- and top-grade trims piling on content such as keyless push-button entry, power-folding rear seat and magnetic ride control that constantly adjusts the dampers to suit road conditions and driving style. For crash protection, the Tahoe comes with an available front-seat centre air bag that provides protection. – Wheelbase Media
General Motors gets its mid-size groove back after a two-model-year absence with extended and crew cabs available. For hard-working, hard-playing people with moderate towing and hauling requirements, it doesn’t get much better than the new Chevrolet Colorado and close facsimile GMC Canyon pickups. Both return for 2015 (they were phased out after the 2012 model year) in bigger and more powerful forms, but remain smaller and less capable than the fullsize Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra. Still, for many pickup fans, they have plenty to offer, whether it’s the four-door extended cab with a five-foot-two-inch (157-centimetre) box, or the four-door crew cab that comes with a four-foottwo-inch (127-centimetre) or available five-foot-two-inch (157-centimetre) bed. There is no regular cab model available. Each cab style can be had with a 200-horsepower, 2.5-litre four-cylinder, or optional 305-horsepower V6. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with the 2.5, while a six-speed automatic is optional, but standard with the V6. Interestingly, the V6 comes very close to matching the four-cylinder in the l/100 km department (11.9 city and 8.8 highway for the four-cylinder versus 13.0/9.2 for rear-wheel-drive models). It’s also the one to buy when hauling payloads up to 725 kilograms or towing up to 3,175 kilograms (double the 2.5’s capacity). Colorados can be had in base, WT (Work Truck), LT and Z71 4x4 trim levels. The latter is equipped with an offroad suspension package, locking rear differential, all-terrain rubber, automatic transmission and hill-descent control. All Colorados come with a corner-step rear bumper (no need for an external stair to access the bed), a locking tailgate and two-tier loading that, by sliding braces and a platform that you supply, creates two separate cargo areas. There are, of course, a plethora of options and packages for the Colorado, including leather seats (heated in front), eight-inch touch screen, navigation system, and a factory-installed spray-on bed liner. In terms of safety, a forward collision alert and lane departure warning can be added (a rear-vision camera is standard). – Wheelbase Media
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An order from the fun department wrX power plant produces 268 horsepower All-wheel-drive and plucky turbocharged engines give these hot Subaru sedans a big boost in the fun department. Compact sedans appeal to a buyer’s practical nature. However, with the Subaru WRX and the more potent WRX STI, the appeal includes lively power plants, four-season driving competency plus sporty suspension and steering components that manage the snakiest of paved and unpaved roadways. Both 2015 WRX models shed their optional hatchback body styles. That’s surprising since hot hatches are currently all the rage. A new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder in the WRX produces 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the STI continues with a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder with 305 horse-
power and 290 pound-feet of torque. The engines are “flat” with two banks of two pistons firing at 180 degrees to each other. Durable and with a low centre of gravity, each horizontally opposed four-cylinder (H4) engine is connected to a six-speed manual transmission, while a continuously variable unit (CVT) with paddle shifters is newly optional for the WRX. This fact will no doubt surprise loyal fans, but the real surprise is how closely it mimics a traditional multi-speed automatic. The CVT has six builtin steps when the driver switches to either Intelligent or Sport mode by the steeringwheel-mounted switch, or eight ratios when the Sport Sharp mode is selected. Larger-diameter front disc brakes also
Subaru WRX. Contributed provide greater stopping power. The standard all-wheel-drive system has a 50:50 torque split in the manual transmission cars and a 45:55 front-rear split with the CVT. But when the going gets tough, up to 100 per cent of the power can be directed to either axle. For hardcore types, the STI remains a ser-
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UpdAting the oUtbAck During its 20-year history, Subaru’s plucky wagon has remained true to its roots, while undergoing continuous improvement. For the 2015 model year, the Legacy-sedanbased Outback receives a number of critical updates. Visually, the car appears similar to the outgoing version, although a revised grille, lightweight aluminum hood, reshaped headlights and door-mounted mirrors are evident. The upgrades continue inside, with a quieter cabin with a reshaped dashboard, larger front seats and a more cavernous floor console. The Outback’s suspension has been retuned and Subaru has added Active Torque Vectoring that applies slight brake pressure to the inside front wheel during a turn. The base 2.5-litre, four-cylinder engine produces a bit more peak horsepower (175 versus 173) and maintains the same torque rating of 174 pound-feet. The optional
3.6-litre six-cylinder continues to generate 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet torque. The four-cylinder can be ordered with sixspeed manual transmission, while a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is optional, but standard with the six-cylinder models. The standard all-wheel-drive system has also been tuned for improved slippery-road performance. A new driver-controlled XMode adjusts the transmission and engine output plus the AWD system to reduce wheelspin. X-Mode also adds Hill Descent Control (keeps vehicle speed to a crawl), Incline Start Assist (briefly holds the vehicle when starting on hills) and a Hill Holder System that prevents the Outback from rolling backward when stopped until the accelerator is pressed. When combined with the Outback’s 22-centimere ground clearance, X-Mode makes the Outback more fit for rugged off-road duty. – Wheelbase Media
A new challenger in the mid-size sedan league keeps an all-wheel-drive ace up its sleeve. The Subaru Legacy has grown both in stature and size to become one of the most spacious mid-size four-doors on the market. It also matches the sedan pack leaders in attractiveness. There is plenty of new stuff inside the updated cabin, including a more modern dashboard and a more centrally located touch screen display for the rear view camera and infotainment/navigation systems. The Legacy’s power plants carry over from 2014, although the base 175-horsepower, 2.5-litre four-cylinder receives slight changes to make it a bit lighter, quieter and more fuel-efficient. It’s rated at 9.0 l/100 km in the city and 6.5 on the highway. Those numbers are achieved with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The optional 3.6-litre, six-cylinder pro-
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duces 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The four-cylinder can be ordered with six-speed manual transmission, while a CVT is optional, but standard with the sixcylinder models. The all-wheel-drive system — standard on all Legacy models — has been augmented for 2015 with torque vectoring. The system applies light braking to the inside front wheel while turning, which helps the Legacy rotate, thus helping to enhance steering control. The base Subaru 2.5i arrives with numerous usual convenience features, including a 10-way adjustable power driver’s seat. The 2.5i Touring adds a power sunroof, dual-zone climate control, push-button start and 17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch steelies are standard). Pop for the 2.5i or 3.6R Limited and you get perforated leather seats, power passenger seat, 576-watt Harmon/Kardon-brand audio system and 18-inch wheels. – Wheelbase Media
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Pats aren’t aiming for perfection, just a title NFL. New England insists it’s way beyond disappointment of 2008 Super Bowl loss The road to perfection reached a dead end in the Arizona desert. Now the New England Patriots are back where a Super Bowl championship — and an unbeaten record — barely eluded them seven years ago. Not that they dwell on their return to the place where the best season in NFL history slipped from their grasp. “It’s not where we play, it’s how we play,” Tom Brady said Wednesday, “and I’m glad we’re here with the opportunity to do something really special.” A win Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks would even the Patriots’ record in Super Bowls at University of Phoenix Stadium at 1-1. New England is seeking a championship, not closure for its 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in 2008. “I’m sure it will be a cool story if we win, saying we came back to the same place,” kicker Stephen Gostkowski said, “but I don’t think about that stuff. I’m just looking to make the first kick that they send me out for.” So when a receiver leaps for a pass at the opponent’s 23-yard line, don’t expect the Patriots to have flashbacks to David Tyree trapping the ball against his helmet at that spot
Luberisse ensures Huskies leave X-Women in dust Guard Kennisha-Shanice Luberisse led the Saint Mary’s Huskies, putting 18 points on the scoreboard en route to a solid 55-40 win over the St. Francis Xavier X-Women on Wednesday evening in Antigonish. She also added eight rebounds in the road win for the Huskies, who currently lead the regular-season standings with 26 points. Guard Angelina Carvery and forward Laura Langille contributed 11 points apiece, while Shanieka Wood pulled down eight rebounds and Katrina Murell had seven of her own. The X-Women are currently in seventh place out of eight total teams, with eight points on the 2014-15 season. The Huskies are back in action Saturday against local rivals the Dalhousie Tigers in a four-point game set for 2 p.m. on the SMU campus. Dalhousie is in second place with 22 points in regular season standings. KRISTEN LIPSCOMBE/METRO
Tom Brady participated fully in the Patriots’ first Super Bowl practice of the week on Wednesday after coming down with a cold. MARK HUMPHREY/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Quoted
“You know why I’m here.” Seattle Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch who had another scripted answer for reporters on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Lynch repeated: “I’m just here so I don’t get fined” while talking to reporters at the US Airways Center.
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That 32-yard completion with just over a minute left, after Eli Manning kept the play alive by breaking free with defensive end Richard Seymour tugging at his jersey, set up the winning 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress. It took Patriots players a long time to get over how close they came to a 19-0 record. Then coach Bill Belichick met with his assistants. “One day Bill walks in,” running backs coach Ivan
Fears said. “He says, ‘We got to move on guys, start smiling.”’ It’s a cornerstone of Belichick’s philosophy. Lamenting misfortunes leads to more of them, Fears said. Fears, offensive co-ordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive co-ordinator Matt Patricia remain from the staff at the 2008 Super Bowl. Brady, Gostkowski and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork are the only players from that game still on the Patriots. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Women’s hockey. NBA. Red-hot 3rd quarter Huskies solve AUS’s best helps Raps to another win The Saint Mary’s Huskies hosted the St. Francis Xavier XWomen in a low-scoring affair Wednesday night, which ended with a 2-1 win over the visiting team in overtime. After a scoreless first period, Laura Polak opened the scoring for Saint Mary’s on a power play late in the second period. But Taylor Dale of St. Francis Xavier was able to answer back before the middle frame was done, evening the score with 34 seconds left on the clock before second intermission. The third was another nogoal period, which sent the
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Greivis Vasquez and Jonas Valanciunas combined for 21 points in a torrid third quarter as the Toronto Raptors, enjoying a season-high night from the three-point line, defeated Sacramento 119-102 Wednesday to hand the Kings their seventh straight loss. Tied 54-54 at the half, the Raptors outscored Sacramento 39-22 in the third when they converted eight of 10 three-pointers. Toronto tied its season high of 15 threepointers by the end of the third and finished with 17 from 34 attempts. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greivis Vasquez helped spark the Raptors in the second half on Wednesday night. TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE
Men’s basketball
Saint Mary’s hoops back on track with big win Forward Osman Barrie had 22 points and snagged 12 rebounds to help boost the Saint Mary’s Huskies to a much-needed 86-75 win Wednesday night over the St. Francis Xavier X-Men in men’s basketball action on the road in Antigonish. Defending AUS champions Saint Mary’s are currently sitting in fifth place out of eight teams, with 14 points in the regularseason standings. Guard Marquis Clayton added 15 points, including three good shots from beyond the arc, while guard Brian Rouse added 15 of his own en route to the victory. The X-Men are currently in seventh place with 10 points overall on the 2014-15 regular season. The Saint Mary’s men are also back on the court Saturday, hosting Halifax rivals the Dalhousie Tigers at 4 p.m. Dal is currently in third place with 20 points in regular-season standings. KRISTEN LIPSCOMBE/METRO
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Crossword: Canada Across and Down by Kelly Ann Buchanan
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Horoscopes by Sally Brompton
Aries
March 21 - April 20 You will say or do something controversial today and those who are not as open and honest as you won’t like it. Too bad. Rock the boat a little.
Taurus
April 21 - May 21 Stand up for what you believe in and refuse to change your ways or your views simply to please those in authority. By all means pick a battle today.
Gemini
May 22 - June 21 Anyone who doubts you are a free-thinker won’t doubt it much longer. In fact, what you profess to believe over the next 24 hours will mark you out as a maverick.
Cancer
June 22 - July 23 You need to get tough today, firstly with yourself for being far too wasteful of late, then with those who seem to believe that you exist only to make life easier for them.
Leo
July 24 - Aug. 23 You will either draw closer to someone today or you will drift so far apart that you are unlikely ever to get back together again.
Virgo
Aug. 24 - Sept. 23 Try not to make a big issue of something that is really quite trivial. If you are having problems on the work front take it as a sign that you are doing something wrong.
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Libra
Sept. 24 - Oct. 23 Because the sun is moving through the most creative and dynamic area of your chart, you won’t find it hard to start something special.
Scorpio
Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 It does not matter how many mistakes you have made or how many times you have failed. It matters only that you are still alive and kicking and ready to rejoin the fray.
Sagittarius
Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 You are at your best when dealing with people on a one-to-one basis, so forget about your chores and get out into the world and have fun.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 The most important thing today, tomorrow and over the weekend is that you resist the urge to compare yourself to others. Set targets based on your own true desires.
Across 1. __ and potatoes 6. Hunks 11. Shirt 14. __ Adler (“The woman” Sherlock Holmes held in high regard) 15. “We’re off __ the Wizard...”: 2 wds. 16. Trip up 17. Late 18. Inner’s opposite 19. Ms. Vardalos 20. Mideast chieftain, variantly 21. Spacecraft’s landing unit 22. __-stick frying pan 23. Accelerate: 2 wds. 25. Oz character’s coating 26. If I Didn’t Care by The __ Spots 27. Director Mr. Anderson 28. Doesn’t let the subscription expire 30. Saunters 33. Adam’s __ (Water, colloquially) 34. Goes for 37. __ panels (Ecohouse features) 38. The __ Who Loved Me (1977) 39. City in Ohio 40. Polar explorer Mr. Rasmussen 41. Not you, in Paris 42. Dan’s The Blues Brothers (1980) role 43. The Scream artist Mr. Munch
45. French composer Francis 46. Fashionable 48. Picnic nuisance 49. Montreal theatre company 53. Ms. Ortiz 54. Salutation in Israel 56. Fill the position 57. Dog breed
Yesterday’s Crossword
58. Hurt __ __ by Little Anthony & The Imperials 59. Chant for Mr. Mister 60. Grand-__ (Acadian setting of Longfellow’s Evangeline) 61. Kate & __ (’80s sitcom)
62. Hall & __ 63. “Aye.” 64. The Who album: Live at __ 65. Lizard kind Down 1. Positions 2. Lady and the __ (1955)
3. Mysterious 4. Winnipeg Jets captain: 2 wds. 5. Keyboard piece 6. Bend low 7. Noisy 8. Shrewdly 9. Direct route 10. Tranquil 11. Cdn. athlete Milos
Raonic: 2 wds. 12. The huntress Artemis unintentionally slayed him 13. Comedian-created caper 21. Dishevel 24. Cervid 28. Sort of transit 29. Popular Canadian cooking show (on which host/chef Stephen had a great sense of humour) that featured Asian cuisine: 3 wds. 30. Inquire 31. My, in French 32. Government numbers spot in the phonebook: 2 wds. 35. Also 36. Audio (abbr.) 38. Can be alphabetized, for instance 39. Mr. Alda 41. Beneath-the-street access 42. Pre-HS 44. Fief holder in the Middle Ages 46. Glad 47. Habituate to hardship 49. Cryptologist’s “crackees” 50. __-__-surface missile 51. An archangel 52. Ms. Witherspoon 55. Easy-going = __-back 59. Tree of Hawaii
Conceptis Sudoku by Dave Green
How to play Fill in the grid, so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9. There is no math involved.
Aquarius
Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 The world is full of possibilities and each one of those is there for you to make use of. Others may say certain things cannot be done, but you must ignore them.
Yesterday’s Sudoku
Pisces
Feb. 20 - March 20 Put the past behind you and start again with a more positive attitude. Get over any guilty feelings you have about things you should have done.
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