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Curry Funeral home in Antigonish The person who created the collage wants to remain anonym ‘ous, but when they tried to pay for the item Piper said he and his lab co-workers had covered the $19.99 cost. asicaly just try to do what I think is the right thing." Piper said Tuesday. “Ijust wish I could have delivered it myself, but it ‘was a litle too far away" ‘Arrangements for others to take the card down to Antig- ‘nish fell through, so Piperalso shipped the package down on Monday himself to ensure it ‘would arrive before the funer- als set for Wednesday and Thurs- day this week. fhe RCMP in Nova Scotia have confirmed military veteran Lionel ‘The collage for the Desmond family to thank supporters of the GoFundMe campaign. sueuco Desmond shot his wife Shanna, their daughter Aaliyah, 10, and his mother Brenda Desmond. and then himself at home in Upper by the provincial health system, since family members sid Lionel ‘was unable to get help when he ‘went to St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish recently. The devastating story struck ‘a chord with Piper and his col leagues with military family members, he said, especially as he himself has mental health issues and lost a 17-year-old nephew to them a few years ago. “There's not enough attention and money spent on mental health issues ... and there's allot of people out there silently suffering.” Piper sad. ‘tht close to home, and it's sucha tragedy we just wanted to do whatever we could to help. J it's sucha tragedy, we just wanted to do whatever we could to help. Brad Piper MENTAL HEALTH Vet not turned away, says doctor A senior medical official in Nova Scotia is challenging allegations thata former soldier who killed his family before committing suicide was turned away from ‘an Antigonish hospital Dz Amit Minoli isueda state. ment saying no person was re fused services at St. Martha's Regional Hospital Minoli was responding to a comment last week by a relative of Lionel Desmond, the former infantryman who fatally shot his wife, daughter and his mother before tuming the gun on him: selflast week ‘A day after their bodies were found, Rey, Elaine Waleott said she couldn't understand why Lionel Desmond was refused treatment at St. Martha's mental health unit before the shootings. Walcott said Desmond was told there were no beds available at the facility Minol, a senior medical super- vvisor at St. Martha's, said the hospital's emergency room has never been closed, and hospital staff routinely work through bed shortages to provide care to any- ‘one seeking help. ‘Our deepest sympathies go ut to their extended families, fiends and community as well as to the co-workers of Mrs. Des- mond who was employed at our hospital,” Minoli’s statement said, referring to the fact that Shanna Desmond was a nurse at the hospital, Minoli declined to be inter- viewed after releasing the state Ment. THECANADAN PRESS KEEPING THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED It's been a big year for Halifax Harbour Bridges. To learn more about our Big Lift progress, download our 2016 Annual Report to the Community at hdbe.ca. HB HalfacHtbour ARTS COMEDY CORNERED Rosie Simon, left, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Ronnie Rowe Jr. in Neptune Theatre's production of Kim's Convenience during a media call on Tuesday. The corner-store comedy about a Korean family is also the inspiration for the CBC series of the same name. The play opens Friday and runs until Feb. 5, neptunetheatre.com. ser waRPen Erno INCOME GAP New Democrats criticized for singling out billionaire Rowe Nova Scotia's NDP is being criticized for singling out one of the province's wealthiest business- men and philanthropists, as it condemned the Liberal government on income inequality. ‘The New Democrats noted ‘Tuesday that the net worth of Kenneth Rowe, executive chairman of IMP Group Inter- national Inc., increased by $270 million last year, which is $25-million more than total social assistance payments in Nova Scotia. The NDP attributed its data on Rowe's wealth to the Forbes list of the 100 richest Canadians, although it later Clarified the source as Can- fadian Business magazine. Progressive Conservative Chris d'Entremont said it was unfair to single out a single business leader. “I personally think it con- fuses the issue,” he said in an interview. “We're talking about government programs ... We shouldn't be talking about pri- vate industry and the way that it works.” ‘A spokesperson for IMP had not responded to a request for comment Tuesday. On its website, the Halifax- based company says it employs 4,500 people, @) mone onuine metronews.ca Halifax Developer dashed ory nau North and Oxford development voted down Zane Woodford Metro| Halifax. The corner of North and Ox- ford streets will be staying as-is after Halifax regional council voted against a con- troversial development on ‘Tuesday. Mythos Development Ltd. had proposed a seven storey, 8L-unit residential building on the site. Three buildings would've been torn down to make way for the development: a 44-unit apartment building known as Ardmore Hall, a threeunit home and a single-unit home. In the fall, the Halifax and West Community Council re- jected staff's recommendation to allow a version of the development shortened to six storeys, and recommended council refuse the bylaw amendments necessary to allow the development. At its meeting on Tuesday, council voted 13 to four in favour of that recommendation. “I was pleased with the final outcome,” said area Coun, Lindell Smith. Smith said it was “bitter- sweet" though, as he feels bad for the developer, who went through a long process with the proposal. “I'm hoping that whatever ‘comes through with the Cen- tre Plan, the developer will be able to come back and apply and be able to just abide by the rules and just build,” he said, ‘The Centre Plan became the main point for debate on Tuesday. Staff had cited what might be coming in the plan for the area as a reason to allow the development, but the majority of council. lors preferred to wait and see exactly what the plan held for the community. @ Iwas pleased with the final outcome. Coun. Lindell Smith Coun. Waye Mason argued the development could set a precedent for an area that hasn't officially been iden- tified as a growth corridor. He said the development wouldn't really fit the neigh- bourhood, with its mostly two-storey, single-family homes. “It’s a different kind of vibe,” he said. ‘A few other councillors argued that ifthe Centre Plan was likely to allow a six-storey building in that area, which staff said it was, then there was no argument against the development — despite wide- spread opposition for it in the community. “If we can't envision a six storey building on this comer, well we had no vision in the regional plan whatsoever,” said Coun. Bill Karsten, © councun srier Shelters for sailors Regional council voted “Tuesday to donate two of Halifax Transits surplus bus shelters to The Mission to, Seafarers. The Anglican-sponsored Mission provides “help and support” to seafarers when they come into port from all ‘over the world. ‘According to staff report, the bus shelters will be used “by seafarers when the mis: sion is closed, allowing them to obtain Wifi from the Mis- sion building during inclem- cent weather, under shelter: Halifax Transit director Dave Reage said on Tuesday. that the Mission would be given the two surplus shelters deemed to be in the best shape, but still on an as-is, wheres agreement. BNorth Preston field Halifax regional council directed staff on Tuesday to develop a plan for a recreation field in North Preston. ‘The non-regulation sized field would be built at 857 Upper Governor Street, about 700 metres from the North Preston Community Centre, and close to Nelson Whynder School. ‘The municipality will have to.either ease or buy the land from Halifax Water, but the utility has indicated it doesn't need the space. Funding forthe project will be included in the 2017-18 budget. Jobfair a=: THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 01.25.1 LORD NELSON HOTEL ADMIRAL ROOM Bring your résumé! UNIVERSAL REALTY GROUP D 4-6PM + Security NOW HIRING: * Resident Manager + Building Cleaner * Maintenance Worker + Building Engineer * General Manager * Commercial Leasing Agent universalgroup.ca « Building Excellence ADDICTIONS ‘Bigger picture’ perspective needed on opioids: Advocate Yvette d’Entremont fetro| Halifax ‘The president of Get Prescription Drugs Off the Street Society is concerned the attention given to illicit fentanyl is detracting from the real issue of opioids. “I think it's important for people to see the bigger picture and not strictly focus on one drug It's an opioid epidemic, not just a fentanyl epidemic, and organized crime just decided to supplement it with fentanyl and that could change at any moment,” Amy Graves said in an interview Tuesday. Her brother Josh died from an accidental overdose of hydro- morphone in the Annapolis Valley in 2011. “all these restrictions being put on fentany? I'm sure they'll just come out with the next thing until we truly deal with these drugs,” she said. “The urgency at this point needs to be on access to treat- ‘ment, access to harm reduction.” Since her brother's death, Graves has made it her mission to promote awareness about the dangers of prescription drug use. “I'm almost feeling defeated ‘and overwhelmed that after ad- ‘vocating for over six years now that it has to come to this point for a real sense of urgency or alarms to be raised,” Graves said in an interview. “It took organized crime to manufacture their own product ‘and come into the market for people to really pay attention and notice the gravity of the situation. It’s shocking and it’s disheartening” Graves said she wants the province to take action on the opioid epidemic and not just focus on fentanyl, “There's all this sense of urgency, and government and stakeholders acting like they're being preventative or they're ty ing to get ahead of something that’s already been here for a decade, just because it’s a dif. ferent formulation,” she said. “The danger did not come into play when organized crime start ed to manufacture it.The danger ‘was already there ... Opioids are not always safe as prescribed whether it comes ftom a drug dealer or a doctor” Walking together against Trump Halifax women torallyin solidarity with U.S. protesters Yvette d’Entremont jetro | Halifax When women walk in Washington next weekend to peacefully protest Trump's election, it's hoped hundreds in Halifax will rally in solidarity. Women’s March on Wash- ington-Halifax happens Jan. 21 at Grand Parade. It's one of 14 local solidarity events taking place across Canada at the same time as the Wash- ington march. *L think it's important that we stand together with our sisters and brothers in Amer- ica who are going to be fa- cing some of the worst four years probably in most re- cent history under the Trump presidency.” said Halifax rally co-organizer Dawn Ferris. “Yes, it's a women's march ‘TouRISM Extension and yes, it’s important that women push back against Trump's misogyny and against all of the hatred and the division, but his reign is going to affect more than just women. So if you're not a wealthy, white, able-bodied male in the States you're going to feel the negative im- pacts.” Ferris said she and co-organizer Jackie Barkhouse are hosting a rally rather than a march to ensure everyone, including those with mobility issues, can participate. The event's Facebook page has started gaining traction, but Ferris said they're continuing to actively reach out to any individual or group that may be interested, “Anybody who is opposed to hatred and division and who wants to be inclusive of diversity will want to come out,” she said. The event will TheJan.2teventruns from p.m.to3p.m.snow, rain or shine. include guest speakers, enter- tainment, and “pussy hats.” Ferris said the pink, cateared hats are intended to turn the crowd into a sea of pink soli darity. “We're going to make a collective oath and make a pledge that here in Canada, that hate and that division will not come into our politics," she said, “It will not come into our society's conversation that we are going to be steadfast in making sure we remain inclusive and a loving society embracing everyone.” We're going to make a collective oath and make a pledge that here in Canada, that hate and that division will not come into our politics. Dawn Fertis, Halifax rally co-organizer of fe season a possibility ‘The operator of Nova Scotia's taxpayer-funded ferry from Yar mouth to Portland, Maine says there isa chance the upcoming season will be extended by up toa month. Bay Berries CBO Mark MacDon- ald says the company is examin ing the possibility of starting the service june 1 and extending it by two weeks next fallin order to provide additional help to the province's tourism industry. MacDonald says the move would depend on the availabil- ity of the port in Portland and on whether it makes economic sense tothe ferry. He says at this point, the company believes it ‘an extend its season in October, but not by operating on a seven: day a week schedule, ‘MacDonald also told the legis- lature’s economic development committee that the company “holds” to financial projections made in October. © Insrier Verdict in Hawkes gross Ieclecuncy isl dalared The verdict in the {gross inclecency trial of /prominent Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes has been pushed back because the Judge needs more time. Judge Alan Tufts was going to hand down his Verdict Jan. 18, but Crown lawyer Bob Morrison says the tral will now reconvene: Jan. 31 because Tufts needs ‘more time to prepare his decision. 1He canaoian Ress Date of Sale: Mery, Jory 16,201 Time of Sale: 110 am, loca tn Slots er he Plait aoe ‘Sree Cut oF Nova Soon Tico 60 oie (186 Mertgages Ie. a body corporate nd Pure Peter Guten and Anastasi Guten (ako known as Stacy Cookson) wed Nonce oF Put Aucnon ace re a tes ce coe a eg TS ‘Burchals LLP (Haliax Of) Co-organizers of the Halifax rally Jackie Barkhouse, left and Dawn Ferris are pictured in Dartmouth. serruaneennacrno PICCHIONE LECTURE SERIES RESEARCH and the FUTURE of Health Care Using Genetics to Find New Treatments of Disease. ‘The human genome was sequenced over a decade ago with the promise to help cure disease. Join us to discuss topic with a panel experts, specifically on how “genomics” is being used ta develop and personalize treatments for cancer, Crohn's, and rare diseases. 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FORT LAUDERDALE Canadian 10-year-old rested cable gets her teddy bear back experience for dealing Yards from where workers fin- fatally shot five people one with the incoming Trump Trudeau holds a press conference as he'sjoined by | ished the cleanup from the Fort floor below them Friday. Rufus, administration, his newly sworn-in ministers. me canaoun Pees Lauderdale airport shooting, a a brown bear dressed in a red Immigration Ta Labour girl was reunited Tuesday with devil costume, was left behind seman sme 43 PATTY HAIN, son ssh rE au sininss) Be eee rookie MP in Toronto, is taking over (women mwmste rs is taking over ie abot as Fort LauderdaleHollywood said Courtney has not slept the migration portfolio from JOHN Barto from MARYANN MIHYCHUK, International Atport spokes. well ice MCCALLUM, who is leaving politics to A i he iT la become ambassador to China. eee man Greg Meyer opened the _ “It isexciting and lam happy trunk of his SUV to reveal Rufus, to have him back,” the bashful the teddy bear the Windsor, girl said as she pressed against = Democratic Reform International Ont,, fifth grader had received her mother’s legs. Trade fom her dying grandfather a The aizport has returned a KARINA GOULD of Burlington, Ont. decade ago. When Meyer hand- “substantial” portion of the takes Democratic institutions from . FRANCOIS-PHILIPPE edhe: Ruf, she held the bear 25,000 stranded items left be- o MARYAM MONSEF. Meanwhile, CHAMPAGNE, a Quebec tight. hind by fleeing passengers. Monsef — widely criticized for her MP, takes on the international Courtney was with her par- including luggage, cellphones, handling of Trudeau's promise to reform trade portfolio following the | ents and siblings and about _ baby strollers and “lots of Hello Canadas voting system — is moving to promotion of Chrystia Freeland. | to board a plane home when Kitty backpacks.” Meyer said. replace Hajdu at Status of Women, officials say Esteban Santiago Tuc Associureo press, VIEWS Your essentialda JESSICA ALLEN ON THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES ly news Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Salute to the Obamas — Streep made her food on my doorstep.” he told ‘THR, “Ican't even tell you Almost everyone was fair game for Twitterborne Snark during the Golden Globes on Sunday: Al Roker, who called Jessica Biel “Jessica Alba’ Jenna Bush, who mashed together the Hidden Figures and Fences to create “Hidden Fences"; and Tom Hiddleston, whose outoftouch accept ance speech felt longer than his relationship with Taylor Swift But Meryl Streep, who de livered a rousing six-minute ‘oration while accepting the Cecil B, DeMille Award, was off limits — save, of course, for the nameless object of her vitriol Even now, to criticize Streep would be to commit media hara-kiri, So here goes. It wasn't her message, that those in power ought to Te- fain from bullying. It wasn't her call to support the press. It wasn’t even when she re- ferred to the room as repre- senting the “most vilified segments in American society right now.” although that was abit rich It was that Streep made a principled stand at an event Whose sponsoring organization —a group of 90 His principled stand at an event whose sponsoring organization is no paragon of principle. shadowy, ostensibly foreign reporters who are required to have permanent residences in Southern California — is not exactly a paragon of principle, T'm talking about the Holly wood Foreign Press. Like neat ly every person who's ever ac cepted a Golden Globe, Streep thanked the association, which according to a 2010 piece by the Toronto Star's Peter Howell, was created in 1943 “by eight foreign journalists living in Hollywood, who were frustrated by their Tack of access to top stars.” “They reasoned," Howell wrote, “that creating their ‘own awards might turn things around, and that thinking paid off” So well, in fact, that today studio publicists extend to HFPA members unfettered access to AMisters, usually in exotic locations, over dinner and drinks, while other crities ‘and journalists are shut out Every year, the media rites scathingly of the association. Twenty-one years ago, the Washington Post reported that most members weren't fulltime journalists but rather “part-time freelan- ‘vce pesioen & ex70R ‘Gathrin Bradbury eons EAs cers for small publications in places like Lithuania and Ban- gladesh, and include a college professor, a retired engineer aman who runs an ‘auto re ferral service, and another who until recently sold appli ances in Burbank.” Even bold-faced industry names speak out. “In 1993, director Rob Reiner com- plained to the New York ‘Times about HFPA ‘press con ferences’ that were nothing more than glorified photo- ops for its members,” Richard Roeper reported in his 2005 book, Schlock Value: Holly- wood at Its Worst, More recently, in Decem: ber, the Hollywood Repor ter noted that HFPA asked members to return expensive bottles of Tom Fort-branded perfumes they were sent pro- moting the designer-turned: director's film Nocturnal Animals, One HFPA member refused a miniature wedding cake crowned with an interracial couple that Focus sent him to promote the film Loving. “Tcan’t come home from a Jong day at the Four Seasons (attending press junkets and screenings) to find decaying, Pilg BANE actntchaltaxemetronews.ca how many bottles of cheap ‘wine I've gotten this year. The alcohol tends to come from the foreign films, which send stuff from their country.” So why, asked Roeper, are the Golden Globes “taken so seriously when the voting is done by approximately ninety cliquish, junketeering enter: tainment reporters who have to produce only a handful of articles per year in order to remain in good standing with the HFPA?” Because as the en- tertainment press constantly tells us that the Globes “are like the primaries to the Os: cars’ general election, the Globes’ stock just keeps on But the Globes aren't a particularly good indicator ‘of what the Academy will ‘choose. The Producers Guild Awards and the Critics Choice Awards are much better pre dictors, both having chosen the same bestpicture winner ‘as the Academy eight times ‘over the last 10 years. ‘The only one who hinted at the hypocrisy on Sunday night was Viola Davis. When she accepted her award for best supporting actress in Fences, she dutifully thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press. ‘And then she gave a hint at how the sausages are made: This is my fifth nomination, Davis said. “I took all the pic tures, went to the luncheon. She had to pause because the room erupted in knowing nods and chuckles Been there, done that,” they seemed to say. General phone 902-444-4444 the world is yours I'm so excited to see the Obamas out of office. It'll be so gratifying to see them free They haven't exactly announced their next steps, but if you look closely the hints are there. Bar- ack recently published his 13th paper in an academic journal. (Which "peers’ exist to peer-review a study by the president of the United States?) If academia doesn't work for him, he also recently served as a groomsman in the wedding of a White House staffer Imagine being able to hire Barack Obama to be your ‘groomsman. The Secret Ser vice knows how to throw stag parties. Michelle, too, could go in a completely different direc- tion. She can rock couture like a fashion model and can outdance the best video vixen. However, she seems genuinely to believe in serv- ing the public. In her last public speech, she promised young people that she'd be there for them for the rest of her life. Some people want Michelle to enter into politics slash lead the Rebel AE liance against Darth Donald. ‘That won't happen for two reasons. First, she doesn't want to, Second, America doesn't deserve her! My god, the names that she's been called her over the last eight years — it's a miracle she hasn't given up her citizen- ship for a Kenyan one just to troll Fox News, When Michelle first said, “1 wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves,” I knew she was a better person than I because I would have burned it down the day after Inaugur ation day. Michelle and Bar- ack woke up every day and managed not to cuss out America. Just for good man- ners and restraint alone, they were the best First Family in living memory. (Recall, for example, that the Clinton's pets were in a constant feud?) After eight years living within the bubble of the White House, it will be great to see Barack and Michelle let loose a little, Mind you, it will be only by a smidge: they are still Ivy League-educaied lawyers ‘who just wrapped up two terms playing nice with Re publicans. It could be (almost) any- thing and I would be happy for them. Michelle could take up a corporate gig for the oil industry and I'd root for her. Barack could decide, as all the greats unfortu- nately do, to record a rap album and I would give it a four-star review on iTunes, Personally, 1 want them to have a reality TV show Obamas! Unleashed! It'll be like Keeping up the Kar dashians but with guest ap- pearances from Kofi Annan and the Pope, ‘The only joy to their fare- wells is knowing that soon we'll be saying hello to the real Obamas. 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For this reason it's some- times called "Ganja Yoga, the gateway drug to fitness,” said Lundgreen, The drug helps people relax and ‘open up, says studio owner Lucelene Pancini, 43, who also teaches at the studio, The dynamic blond woman — a former Brazilian champion of judo and jiu jitsu — opened Ganja Yoga on Bloor Street West in Toronto in 2011, and has seen the number of students ‘grow steadily over the years “It's beautiful to work with ganja but I tell people you have to be re- sponsible too. A lot of people come here who have never smoked, or done yoga before. Anxiety or paranoia can come, so | provide a safe space, so people can look and say ‘Lu is here for me,” said Pancini The studio uses an energizing strain of cannabis called Sativa at the beginning of the class and the more relax: ;, meditative Indica before going into the final resting state, Savas nna, For legal reasons, the studio asks participants to contribute their own cannabis for the practice but shares the vaporizer. ‘Breathing becomes slower and deeper and muscles let go, so for sure you can go much further into the poses,” said Pancini, who has been teaching yoga for 12 years. “In the iss) I know a lot of people really like the smo! aspect. I feel like offering it helps to set the mood and harness anenvironment that’s perhaps less pretentious than other studios can be. It's a mixed crowd but there's a real sense of community atmosphere here. Yoga student Kat, 31 mind, it’s the same thing. Because you're in the present moment you stop to care what the person is doing beside you.” Ganja yoga studios have existed for some years now in major centres like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. With the impending legalization of ‘weed, and more and more dispens- aries popping up, perhaps we will see fan increase in such studios, ‘One of the things we're doing is taking the stigma out of it a bit, and formally bringing it into practice of yoga. It makes for a beautiful, very friendly community environment ‘compared to the often beautiful but somewhat sterile usual yoga studios,” said Lundgreen, Although the idea of pairing weed and yoga may seem cutting edge or la mode, the practice goes back centuries. Hindu deity Lord Shiva is said to have introduced cannabis to the people as a medicinal and spiritual aid, and the Vedas (sacred Hindu texts dat- ing from 1200 BCE) record Indian holy men pairing yoga with cannabis preparations to connect to the divine. Although the use of the plant did not become stigmatized in India until the 1960s when the government clamped down on it after an international conference, the use of hang (a milkshakesiike drink made with ground cannabis} is permitted in India during celebrations, “I see it as a beautiful sacrament that can take you to another level — spiritually. physically — at least a litte bit faster,” said Pancini. i Learn ho nd afun ‘ ta rock climb, jain a yoga class, play your favourite or increase your strength ia tre we ght reom ynamic workout are end. RUN. SWIM. CLIMB. STRETCH. PLAY. MOVE MORE, AT DALPLEX. 902.494.3372 sport JOIN THE CONVERSATION! 7 ‘dalplex @ @dalplex the eppertunities for ntertainment JOHANNA SCHNELLER WHAT I'M WATCHING Baring all, bringing truth chested ones in the group. They regard each other, “It could be ‘worse, right?” Anne asks. “No. it could be better.” This is what we call an aus- picious — and audacious — beginning. 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Let MDX dosome of the work for you THEBASICS Engine: 3.5:itre V6 Power: 290 horsepower, 267 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Nine-speed automatic Fuel Economy (L/100 kem):12.2 city, 9 highway, 107 combined Price: Starting at $53,690 2017 ACURAMDX 2017 refresh comes with lane keep assist So how do automakers cope with the speed of things when they are not ready with an allnew model? By wrapping new skin around an old frame and selling it as all-new. A prime example? Meet the 2017 Acura MDX. or 2017, what's newest about the MDX is what you see. There are some packaging changes and some added content, but for the ‘most part, the new styling is the biggest change here. ‘Some of the visual additions include the diamond pentagon agrille, restyled jewel eye head- lights and a fresh front bumper. 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The MDX handles corners fairly flat, with handling that feels slightly tighter than its competi- tors. Some of that can also be chalked up to the SHAWD system, which can send different ‘amounts of torque to individual ‘wheels to help the MDX rotate and stay nimble. It's also nice and quiet in the cabin, while the V6 simultan- ously manages a nice exhaust note: on the quieter side of ag- ‘gressive, but enough to remind ‘you that the V6 has a little bite twit. Power doesn't come on until higher into the rev range, but the ninespeed transmission allows for power delivery to feel fairly strong on the low end. For 2017, every single MDX ‘model comes equipped with the ‘AcuraWatch suite of safety fear tures and driverassist technolo- gies, which includes collision- mitigating brakes, lanedeparture warning, forwant-colision warning, adaptive cruise contro, road- departure mitigation and lane- keeping assist. That last one is probably the ‘most noticeable, as the lane keep assist in the MDX is quite aggres- sive and works quite well. To use itoptimally, you keep your hands on the wheel but slightly loosen your grip, allowing the MDX to do some of the work for you. Mitsubishi to focus on selling more crossovers, SUVs Craig Cole AutoGuide.com Mitsubishi has been struggling in North America for more than adecade. Despite its continued hard: ship, surrender is simply not an ‘option. According to Don Swear ingen, executive vicepresident and chief operating officer of Mit- subishi Motors North America, pulling out of the market like, say, Isuzu or Suzuki “was never something we considered,” not even during the darkest days of the Great Recession of 2008. “We ad to get very ean, don’t get me wrong.” Swearingen ex- pained, and the brand's outdated lineup attests toa longterm lack of investment dollass. Things are different today, however, even if it doesn't look like it from the outside. ‘Swearingen said fleet sales are capped at just 10 per cent of overall volume, the company is focused on profitability by not offering vehicles in the US. it can't make money on, and itis ‘ontrack to deliver 100,000 units in its latest fiscal year, which ends in March. For all of 2016, it sold more than 96,000 vehicles inthe US. More importantly than all of this, two years ago, Mitsubishi's North American arm started making money once again. Ditto forits 360US. dealerships, which are raking in the highest profits they have since 2002. Going forward, Swearingen said crossovers will be the segment Mitsubishi focuses on, as drivers just can't get enough carbased utility vehicles. Today, 65 per cent of Mitsubishi's US. sales are CLV, with its Outlander Sport leading the charge, Curiously, cars will not play a major role in the ongoing ren- aissance. Swearingen said the recently departed Lancer Evolu- tion is a great halo product for the brand but “from a business cease perspective, the volume just isn't there.” In simple terms, don't expect an allnew model anytime soon, ‘A family sedan isn’t on the table, either. “The Dsegment is too con petitive,” noted Swearingen. “I have no interest.” Mitsubishi's limited investment dollars will be pooled in the crossover segment where it can make the greatest impact. But this doesn't mean it won't offer a smaller fourdoor mod- clin the coming years. Swear ingen said a new compact car segment) is the second most- requested product by Mitsubishi dealerships, with a pickup truck topping their wish lists, The company’s new partner ship with Nissan could help speed the development of fresh products and it should also trim Costs. Among many other part- nerships, Swearingen said Mit AUTO SHOWS Mitsubishi has not ;patticipated in the Detroit ‘Auto Show for eight. ‘years. However, it will be attending other major shows on the global circuit including Chicago, New York and Geneva. subishi will share common parts with Nissan going forward, but only components that consum- ers don’t se.