Metro Regina - January 9, 2013

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Idle No More: What’s it about?
Rallying for change. Idle No More has grown loud the movement’s first dem- to act with total disregard to
Quoted
enough that people, and gov- onstration in Saskatoon, the Supreme Court of Canada deci-
Movement centres on
ernments, are starting to listen. ideals behind Idle No More sions and its constitutional and
“We have a right to participate in decision-making
giving the grassroots a But when it comes to under- have morphed into something legal obligations to consult and,
voice, says coalition head standing the movement, many and, where applicable, Canada requires First Na- more broad: More inclusion for where necessary, accommo-
Canadians are still feeling left tions’ consent.” Aboriginal Peoples during the date,” Chief Perry Bellegarde
FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde
in the dark. legislative process. wrote in a press release in late
“It’s really about providing The Federation of Saskatch- December.
JANE an opportunity for grassroots from for the last 100 years.... were against legislative changes ewan Indian Nations claims a Friday’s Global Day of Ac-
CAULFIELD people to have a voice,” said The majority of status Indian made in the omnibus budget lack of consultation when legis- tion will see rallies happening
Metro in Saskatoon Kim Beaudin, president of the people in this country have bill C-45 — namely, changes lation is discussed, calling it a around the world, running
Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of woken up and want to be to the Indian Act, Navigation “breach of trust.” parallel to a meeting between
From a Saskatchewan grass- Saskatchewan. heard,” said Beaudin. Protection Act and the Environ- “The Government of Can- Prime Minister Stephen Harper
roots movement to the up- “It is a movement of the When the movement first mental Assessment Act. ada continues to dictate their and the Assembly of First Na-
coming Global Day of Action, voices that haven’t been heard garnered attention, protests Now, just two months after own sets of laws and continues tions.
Here’s how
they used to
mug for the
camera
A travelling exhibition
hosted by the RCMP Heritage
Centre features 100 mug
shots taken between 1886
and 1908 PAGE 2
Carrot on,
wayward
dieters
This carrot cake cuts back on
the calories with pineapple,
low-fat yogurt, banana and
extra carrots PAGE 10
In addition to the Idle No More movement, aboriginal issues have been front and centre with Tuesday’s ruling by the Federal Court that Métis and non-status Indians are indeed “Indians.”
Here, Chief Steve Courtoreille of the Mikisew Cree First Nation speaks on Parliament Hill about legal action being taken against the federal government. More coverage on page 3.
ADRIAN WYLD/THE CANADIAN PRESS
02 NEWS metronews.ca
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
RCMP Heritage Centre
displays Arresting Images
Historical mug shots.
S Travelling exhibition
showcases pictures
of criminals from
W 1886-1908 by Ontario
Provincial Police
ALYSSA
MCDONALD
[email protected]
E
Ever wondered what a horse
burglar from the turn of the
century would look like? Or
how about a bicycle thief?
N The RCMP Heritage Cen-
tre is hosting a travelling
exhibition, called Arresting
Images, which features 100
mug shots taken between
1886 and 1908 by the On-
tario Provincial Police.
Each picture has what-
ever information is known
about the person in the
photo, including their
name, alias, reason for ar-
rest and sentencing. It
also highlights the social This mug shot of Thomas Bradley, who was arrested in 1897 for pickpocketing during the Grand Trunk Railway Bridge celebration, is just one of 100 mugs
circumstances behind the featured at the exhibit. For a look at more mug shots, visit metronews.ca. ALYSSA MCDONALD/METRO
photo in order to provide
the context of the crime. do not look like the trad- lice did not have the equip- What’s the charge?
“It’s about trying to itional shots we see today, ment to take the mugs and
understand their lives and as there was no standard at used the local professional
their circumstances ... a the time. photographer. (cid:580)(cid:3) Con & Bunco & Work the (cid:580)(cid:3) Bicycle theft
time when society was so There is a variety in how School groups will tour Luck (Bunco is a card and (cid:580)(cid:3) Grand larceny
different,” said Christine the people are placed in the the exhibit over the next dice game) (cid:580)(cid:3) Stealing an overcoat from
Van Der Merwe, coordin- frame, and some are wear- two weeks and will be able (cid:580)(cid:3) Horse theft the Lafayette Hotel
ator of programming at the ing hats or even holding a to take their own period (cid:580)(cid:3) Raising bills $1.00 to (cid:580)(cid:3) Thief and safe cracker
RCMP Heritage Centre. weapon. According to Van mug shots. The exhibition $10.00
Many of the mug shots Der Merwe, sometimes po- ends on March 31.
The winter blues have met their match
Regina can be quite colourless Seasonal Aff ective Disorder at 4th Avenue at St. John
in the winter months, its grey Street, is used for school trips,
streets covered with murky afternoon teas, weddings and
slush, topped with sub-zero (cid:580)(cid:3) Seasonal Aff ective Dis- birthday parties. The public is
temperatures. But among all order (SAD), also known welcome to swing by between
this blah is a small, colourful as the winter blues, is a 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. every day.
oasis that is always in bloom depression that tends to Admission to the conservatory
— the Regina Floral Conserv- recur as the days grow is free, but donations are en-
atory. shorter. couraged.
The conservatory is a year- The garden is staffed by be-
round green house that is (cid:580)(cid:3) It is believed SAD is caused tween 65 and 100 volunteers
host to a multitude of flowers by a lack of sunlight and who keep the place running
that rotate in and out of the Canadians are particularly and the flowers blooming.
building throughout the year. at risk of being aff ected by Sens said the place is popu-
Starting next week the con- SAD due to the country’s lar with volunteers because
servatory will be home to an harsh winters. of the “wonderful oxygen
orchid display. and fresh air and there is
“It has been one of the best a wonderful fellowship be-
kept secrets in Regina,” said Jo- month — if not more in Janu- tween the people that work
anne Sens, a 12-year volunteer ary, just to fill your lungs up here, because they want to
The Regina Floral Conservatory is a green house fi lled with fl owers and at the conservatory. “Everyone with fresh oxygen.” be here and love the place.”
other plants year round. JEFF MACKEY/METRO should be here at least once a The conservatory, located JEFF MACKEY/METRO
Two fatal crashes close Trans-Canada Highway near Regina
Mounties in Saskatchewan One of the crashes is on highways in and around That includes Moose Jaw, cause of the icy conditions.
closed the Trans-Canada 10 kilometres east of Belle Regina due to the poor road Craik, Indian Head and Mile- Almost every highway in
Highway in both directions Plaine, while the second is conditions. stone. the province is experiencing
between Moose Jaw and Re- near the exit to Pilot Butte. All around the area, po- RCMP also say emergency winter driving conditions ac-
gina Tuesday evening due to Police had warned people lice were responding to col- vehicles are having problems cording to the highway hot-
two fatal crashes. earlier today to avoid travel lisions and rollovers. getting to these accidents be- line. THE CANADIAN PRESS
metronews.ca NEWS 03
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Watchdog tries to rein in 911 call
Help! Hamsters
are invading
big-brother Internet bill
A hamster invasion is no
emergency, say RCMP in
Coquitlam, B.C., who are
reminding callers how to
use the 911 line.
Const. Jamie Chung
Your privacy. Public Broad powers said an angry man called
outcry may force Tories 911 after buying a ham-
ster that gave birth to a
to find a compromise The Harper government’s litter of 10.
over bill that will let plans for Bill C-30 shocked He said the man was
Internet users all over upset because the store
police and others
Canada. refused to give him a
access your computer refund.
(cid:580)(cid:3) What privacy? The Chung says the call-
legislation would give taker explained the 911
police, intelligence and line isn’t there to settle
An intense public outcry over Competition Bureau consumer disputes and
the Conservative govern- officers access to Inter- talked the man out of
ment’s blockbuster bid to net subscriber informa- dropping the hamster
bolster Internet surveillance tion — names, addresses brood off in the Mounties’
powers may be paying off. and phone numbers — parking lot.
The federal privacy watch- without a warrant. THE CANADIAN PRESS
dog has jumped into the fray
to try to help the Tories find a (cid:580)(cid:3) Watch your words. Chemical courtship
compromise. It would also require
service providers to let
The watchdog proposes
police intercept mes- Wasps ‘go steady’
new procedures that will,
yes, give police and spies key Hands off our computer keyboards, protesters say — but the federal government has other ideas. Now the federal sages and conversations. by playing tag
information about Internet privacy watchdog is trying to find “middle ground between security and privacy.” JONATHAN HAYWARD/THE CANADIAN PRESS
users. Biologists say fast-flying
But it’s striving to re- University of Montreal law formation without a court- Charter of Rights because it The government has male wasps use smooth
tain the principle of judicial professor Karim Benyekhlef approved warrant would be allows warrantless access to indicated the bill would go moves to build harems of
oversight, a memo obtained to “help find a middle ground a dangerous infringement of subscriber information. directly to a House of Com- female lovers.
under the Access to Informa- between security and pri- privacy, because even that “There is tradition in Can- mons committee, skipping Simon Fraser Univer-
tion Act shows. vacy.” limited data can be revealing. adian law that the state must the usual second reading, to sity researchers say the
The internal memo reveals Opponents of the bill say Benyekhlef, a former have a warrant before exer- allow for amendments. But tiny insect Lotharios use
assistant privacy commis- allowing authorities access federal prosecutor, says the cising its search or seizure it has not yet resurfaced. their antennae to tag a
sioner Chantal Bernier asked to Internet subscriber in- bill is inconsistent with the powers,” Benyekhlef said. THE CANADIAN PRESS female’s antennae with a
potent pheromone.
And this chemical
Court fight. First Nations Yes, they’re Indians, substance tells other male
wasps the lady is taken.
refuse to ‘roll over and THE CANADIAN PRESS
accept’ two Tory bills Canadian court rules B.C drama
18-year-old hurt
Two First Nations from Al- ment that what they’re doing in avalanche
berta are taking the federal is wrong,” said Chief Steve The federal government’s re-
government to court. Courtoreille of the Mikisew sponsibilities for aboriginal An 18-year-old man
They claim they weren’t Cree First Nation. peoples just got a whole lot has been injured in an
consulted about Conservative “They can’t ram bills bigger. avalanche on Mount
omnibus budget legislation down our throats and expect After more than 13 years Washington on central
that makes significant chan- us to roll over and accept it, of legal wrangling, the Fed- Vancouver Island.
ges to environmental protec- because this is going to affect eral Court ruled Tuesday that RCMP Cpl. Darren
tion and assessment. our future, affect the future Metis and non-status Indians Lagan said a search-
The Mikisew Cree First Na- of all of Canada.” are indeed “Indians” under and-rescue crew was on
tion and the Frog Lake First The two First Nations a section of the Constitution the way to help those
Nation launched their legal want a judicial review of Act and fall under federal caught in the slide. Lagan
challenge Tuesday in Ottawa. parts of Bill C-38 and Bill jurisdiction. couldn’t say how badly
“The rest of Canada C-45, focusing on changes to The decision helps to injured the victim was.
should be with us in support the Fisheries Act and the Nav- clarify the relationship be- THE CANADIAN PRESS
and send a message to Ste- igable Waters Protection Act. tween Ottawa and more than
phen Harper and his govern- THE CANADIAN PRESS 600,000 aboriginal people Is this art?
who are not affiliated with
specific reserves. National chief Betty Ann Lavallee, pictured after the ruling, said: “Today is a
Cold comfort? Global “This is huge,” said Betty very emotional day for me and a very hopeful day for all off-reserve Nude man a hot
Ann Lavallee, national chief aboriginal peoples.” ADRIAN WYLD/THE CANADIAN PRESS sight on icy lake
warming blamed for of the Congress of Aboriginal
Peoples. the Crown has a fiduciary A Halifax RCMP officer
Quoted
hottest year on record “It ends the denial of relationship with aboriginal was confronted with an
aboriginal birthrights that people both historically and arresting sight: A naked
“This is going to require
has existed for far too long pursuant to section 35 (of the man on a frozen lake.
among off-reserve Metis and a lot of bureaucratic Constitution),” Phelan writes. In fact, there were two
Government meteorologists includes the drought that non-status Indians.” re-thinking and policy The Congress of Aborig- people on the ice, said
say 2012 was by far the hot- gripped almost two-thirds of Lavallee added: “Today inal Peoples and several Cpl. Scott MacRae. The
development.”
test year on record in the the nation. is a very emotional day for Metis and non-status Indians officer saw the “middle-
United States. July was also the hottest me and a very hopeful day argued they are entitled to aged naked man and a
Robert Janes, a Victoria lawyer who
The average temperature month on record. for all off-reserve aboriginal focuses on aboriginal issues some or all of the same rights woman in her 20s taking
was over 55 F or 12.78 C, a The tally was released peoples.” and benefits as on-reserve pictures of him” for an art
full degree Fahrenheit warm- Tuesday by the National Cli- Federal Court Judge Mi- not go so far as to declare First Nations members. project, MacRae said.
er than the previous record of matic Data Center. chael Phelan wrote in a rul- that the federal government They say that includes ac- The officer told them
1998. Normally, temperature U.S. temperature records ing that “the recognition of has a fiduciary responsibility cess to the same health, edu- their behaviour was un-
records are broken by about a go back to 1895. They’re Metis and non-status Indian to the group, it says such dut- cation and other benefits Ot- safe because of weak ice,
tenth of a degree. based on reports from as Indians … should accord ies would flow automatically tawa gives status Indians and and they apologized. No
Scientists blame the more than 1,200 stations a further level of respect and now that their standing has being able to hunt, trap, fish charges were laid.
heat on global warming and across the Lower 48 states. reconciliation.” been clarified. and gather on public land. METRO IN HALIFAX
weather variations. That THE ASSOCIATED PRESS While the decision does “There is no dispute that THE CANADIAN PRESS
04 NEWS metronews.ca
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
3D gun printing in sight
Counterweight. Giffords to
fight powerful gun lobby
ahead of U.S. reforms
The former U.S. congress-
woman who was shot in the
head two years ago launched
Armed. Company likely to be banned by new con- on Tuesday a national effort
trols. against gun violence, saying
produces parts likely to
“(U.S. Vice-President) Joe she and her husband will work
be banned by pending Biden’s group are using the as- to counter the country’s strong
gun-control plans sumption that if you control gun lobby, the NRA.
the channel you control the Gabrielle Giffords’ effort
product — but that is not the comes as the Obama admin-
KIERON case anymore,” says Wilson. istration faces a self-imposed
MONKS His company has made deadline at the end of this
open-source code for more than month to propose ways to curb
Metro World News
30 gun parts available online, the mass shootings and other
After the tragedies of Sandy and claims they receive thou- violence that continue to grip Gabrielle Giffords GETTY IMAGES FILE
Hook and Aurora, the U.S. gov- sands of downloads a day. the country. The administra-
ernment is preparing to intro- The printed guns are not a tion this week is calling gun- Glock pistol, and her husband,
duce stricter guidelines on gun finished product. “At this point, owner groups, victims’ organiz- former astronaut Mark Kelly,
ownership. But supporters of the biggest problem is the force ations and representatives from are becoming prominent voices
the Second Amendment could of explosion in the chamber,” the video-game industry to the for gun-control efforts. They
get around them by printing Kevin Coleman, military tech- White House for discussions. wrote in an opinion piece pub-
their own firearms at home. nology analyst, told Metro. But The sense of urgency comes lished in USA Today that their
The technology is still de- the U.S. military has begun to after a young man with a Americans for Responsible
veloping, but 2012 saw the outfit its mobile labs with 3D high-powered rifle, legally pur- Solutions, a political action
first shots fired from guns with printers to replace parts, and chased by his mother, shot 20 committee, would help raise
printed parts. “Gun hacking” Coleman believes “further young children and six adults money to support greater gun-
has a growing community in down the line you could pro- to death at a school in Con- control efforts.
online forums and has become duce a weapon that way.” necticut last month. President “Achieving reforms to re-
serious business. So how could the weapons Barack Obama, who had been duce gun violence and prevent
“I have five people now be controlled? Government quiet on gun violence during mass shootings will mean
making AK-47 magazines — can’t intervene effectively, says his first term, called the shoot- matching gun lobbyists in
they’re incredibly easy to repro- Michael Weinberg, an attorney ing the worst moment of his their reach and resources,”
duce,” Cody Wilson, CEO of the specializing in emerging tech- presidency. they wrote. The National Rifle
Defense Distributed company nologies. “When you apply an- One top Republican has Association said after the Con-
in Texas, told Metro. A firm be- ger over gun control to a gener- warned that action on gun vio- necticut shooting that the solu-
liever in the right to bear arms, al-purpose technology, there’s lence will be pushed back due tion would be putting an armed
Wilson is deliberately produ- a lot of collateral damage,” he to debate over fiscal issues. security officer in every school.
Ready for action: an assault rifle made with printed parts. CONTRIBUTED cing parts for assault weapons said.” Giffords, who has owned a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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metronews.ca BUSINESS 05
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Real estate market
‘still relatively solid’
Mortgage lending. rates on sub-prime mortgages
Market Minute
Country’s top bankers rose and defaults soared.
By contrast, sub-prime mort-
tell conference that DOLLAR gages have been less common
101.35¢ (-0.10¢)
slowdown is limited in Canada and real estate prices
have trended upward for the
to certain markets
TSX most part — except for a few
12,504.81 (+5.26) months during the 2008-09 re-
cession and in some economic-
Canada’s real estate market ally disadvantaged areas.
remains “relatively solid” and OIL “Our expectation is that the
should experience a “soft land- $93.15 US (-4¢) overall real estate market in
ing” despite the current slow- Canada is still relatively solid,”
down and fears of overbuilding Royal Bank CEO Gord Nixon
in the condominium segment, GOLD said Tuesday.
the country’s leading bankers $1,662.20 US (+$15.90) Despite reports that suggest
said Tuesday. Canadian housing is in crisis,
Speaking to a RBC bank- he said the pullback is limited
ing conference in Toronto, the Natural gas: $3.22 US (-5¢) to a couple of markets, notably
country’s top bankers said they Dow Jones: 13,328.85 (-55.44) Vancouver.
don’t expect a dramatic down- “We have seen a slowdown
turn like the one in the United in sales and we’ve certainly
States about five years ago. seen a slowdown in mortgage
The bursting of the U.S. crunch that swept Wall Street demand but price levels are
housing bubble is considered and then the global economy relatively stable,” he said.
a major cause of the credit in the fall of 2008, after interest THE CANADIAN PRESS
Amid Spain’s turmoil, a ray of hope
Health workers protest against austerity measures outside a hospital in Pamplona, northern Spain, on Tuesday.
Amid the country’s economic turmoil, there’s news that its borrowing costs have dropped sharply from
unsustainable highs last year. Spain’s Treasury says it plans to borrow 230 billion euro (about $300 billion) in
2013, down from 250 billion euro last year, and is expecting to pay lower interest rates than those that bat-
tered the country in 2012. ALVARO BARRIENTOS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Canada. Customers in rural time as CEO from 1974 to her former husband, Rob-
areas, particularly in the 1987, McDonald’s more ert Hawkes, when she was
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06 VOICES metronews.ca
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
DOES THE NHL
Catch a tiger by the flail
THINK WE’RE
ALL CHUMPS?
JUST Are you ready for some hockey?
SAYIN’ You’ve probably been ready
Paul Sullivan since last September, but the
metronews.ca/voices/ NHL does not care.
just-saying The NHL does care about
salary caps, revenue sharing,
pension plans, free agency and all the other arcana of the
hockey business, so much so that they shut the whole show
down for 113 days to eliminate distractions.
Message to fans: Not now; not now. Can’t you see? I’m talk-
ing about bidness?
So now an agreement between the players and the owners
has been struck, and arenas across North America should be
open for business on Jan. 19.
Hockey’s back. The question is: Do you care?
The answer is easy: Of course you do. You grew up on
skates. You live and die by the fortunes of your team. You per-
sonally identify with your favourite players, from Ryan Kesler
to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to …
someone … on the Toronto
Send in the clowns Maple Leafs roster, I’m sure.
You care so much it hurts.
The NHL has your num-
It hurts when the game takes
ber. It owns your hockey your heart and slams it into the
soul, and when the gates boards. This is the second NHL
lockout in the last decade. Last
swing open next Satur-
time, like an abused spouse,
day, the NHL expects you you came back, hoping it would
to be there, all decked be different. It’s not different.
Are you going to come back
out in the jersey of your
this time? ASHLEY VINCENT/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO CONTEST
favourite multi-million- Of course you are. Prize capture Q&A with photographer Ashley Vincent
aire and your foam finger. The NHL has your number.
It owns your hockey soul, and ‘An explosion of
Tigress in water
when the gates swing open next it’s more for the benefit Any advice for budding
Saturday, the NHL expects you to be there, all decked out in the photo wins big water droplets’ of visitors to Thailand — photographers?
jersey of your favourite multi-millionaire and your foam finger. until one piece Busaba had For all the money I’ve
And you will be there, because the NHL is the only game An Indochinese tigress caught hold of slipped and spent travelling around in
that matters. Hockey’s entire culture, built on a base of named Busaba shakes How did fell into the pool. She dived Asia and Africa to picture
suburban rinks and small town arenas, fuels the NHL, where herself dry after a swim at this photo in to retrieve it and, as she wild animals, ironic-
the 690 best players on Earth do their thing. If you’re watch- Khao Kheow Open Zoo in come reemerged, shook herself ally this winning image I
ing the Oshawa Generals, it’s to spot future NHL stars. If Chonburi, Thailand. The Ex- about? dry with an explosion of captured was taken about
you’re watching the Abbotsford Heat, it’s only because a real plosion! by Ashley Vincent, My family water droplets, and in an 30 minutes away from my
NHL pro is passing through or falling in. If you’re watching 49, a British wildlife photog- and I were instant I had a cartoon house. I believe a tiger, for
the Spengler Cup, you’re watching a reshuffle of the NHL rapher based in Thailand, showing light bulb appear above my example, in captivity can
deck. shook off the competition my moth- head! be every bit as amazing
They have you where they want you. Which is why they can of more than 22,000 entries er-in-law and gorgeous as a tiger in
take you for granted and shut the league down while they to win the 2012 National around For you, what message is the wild. So as wonderful
haggle over the salary cap or whatever. They know you’ll be Geographic Photography the zoo. revealed in this image? as “wild” animal photog-
there, nose pressed to the Plexiglass, when they decide it’s time. Contest. METRO WORLD NEWS She want- This is just one moment raphy can be, until such a
A word about “you.” You are not a resident of Tampa ed to see when this animal is so dream opportunity comes
Bay, Florida, U.S.A. You are Johnny Canuck from Moose Jaw Equipment used some tigers, so we made engaged in natural behav- along, don’t feel in any way
or Moosonee. You know that whatever happens in Miami our way over to Busaba, iour that any melancholy disadvantaged because the
or Minsk, hockey is your who at the time was being thoughts we may have, like only alternative you may
birthright. No one else in On the web (cid:580)(cid:3) Canon EOS 7D with a fed slivers of fresh meat. I’d animals in captivity, are have is to photograph
the world cares the way you Canon EF 70-200mm never taken much interest expelled from our minds. captive animals.
care. f/2.8L IS MK II USM lens. before in watching this — It’s freedom from thought. METRO WORLD NEWS
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08 DISH metronews.ca
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
METRO DISH
OUR TAKE ON THE WORLD OF CELEBRITIES
The Word
Kelly Osbourne ALL IMAGES GETTY
Kelly Osbourne learning
to ignore taunts
Kelly Osbourne has worked the time. A big fat whore.”
hard to slim down, but she’s What’s most surprising is
learning the hard way that that much of the vitriol
for some naysayers, nothing comes from fans of one of the
she does is good enough. biggest opponents of bullying
“I’m the thinnest I’ve ever and negativity. “Lady Gaga’s
been and the healthiest I’ve fans are the worst,” Osbourne
ever been. The totally insane says. “They’ve said I should
thing is that I’m a U.K. size kill myself, that they hope I
four to six and people still say get raped. I mean, it’s crazy
I’m fat,” she tells Fabulous but I’ve had this all my life
magazine. “I get called fat all and I just try and ignore it.”
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Romance fades as Swift’s
ex parties with Branson
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romance with One Direc- Harry was staying nearby
Mention Metro and save on hair products! tion member Harry Styles so invited him to come
appears to be over, as Swift check out Necker (Island),”
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Bieber hashtag You broke my heart,” one edly heated argument with island for the day to let
user posted above a graph- Styles, according to Busi- off some steam. He did
encourages ic image of the user’s in- ness Insider. plenty of partying and was
juries. But while photos of definitely enjoying himself
fans to cut The campaign was or- Swift looking glum and while hanging out with
chestrated by the 4Chan lonely on her trip back hit guests. He returned to
themselves forum, popular with the Internet, Styles appar- Virgin Gorda in the early
trolls, and plans can be ently wasn’t too broken up morning hours looking like
seen on the website. about the break up. he had a raucous night.”
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The new links of Barbados
are a hole-in-one for golfers
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Swinging in the
sun. From sugar cane
meadows to Atlantic
coastline, these I
courses put the island’s
terrain to good use F
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canadiangolftraveller.com
Once reliant on a tradition-
al sun, sand and sea tourism
strategy, Barbados signalled
its arrival as a major player
in Caribbean golf with the
2009 launch of Apes Hill
Club.
The gorgeous 7,150-yard
layout, which dips and
twists through lush jungle,
an abandoned coral quarry
and the reclaimed fields of
a former sugar plantation,
is the centrepiece of an
exclusive new residential
community offering views
of both the Atlantic Ocean
and the Caribbean Sea from
a hilltop site near the lively
community of Holetown.
Apes Hill joins posh
Sandy Lane resort’s two ac- The Green Monkey course at Sandy Lane resort is one of the world’s must-plays. SANDY LANE HOTEL CO. LTD FOR SANDY LANE
claimed 18-hole courses,
as well as Royal Westmore- ly builds drama through
land Golf and Country Club, the first eight holes before
as the golf headliners of a startling golfers with a
popular island destination rapid descent into an aban-
of remarkable contrasts — doned quarry.
from the windswept Atlan- So spectacular is the de-
tic coastline to vast mead- sign and seaside setting that
ows of sugar cane to the the Green Monkey instantly
serene waters of the Carib- became one of the world’s
bean coast, the site of most must-play courses. The only
of the resorts. The former hitch is that access is re-
British colony is renowned stricted to guests of Sandy
for its white-sand beaches, Lane, one of the Caribbean’s
hospitable people (known priciest resorts. Sandy Lane
as Bajans) and its refined does, however, offer pub-
atmosphere. lic play on its other Fazio
Barbados ignited its golf championship layout, the
boom with the 1994 launch Country Club course, a lush
of Royal Westmoreland, a parkland-style jewel, and
superb Robert Trent Jones on its nine-hole Old Nine
Jr. design near the capital course.
of Bridgetown. Officially Apes Hill, the newest
opened by Prince Andrew headliner, boasts a pedi-
— who wowed onlookers by gree to rival even that of
splitting the fairway with the Green Monkey. The
his first drive — the 7,045 project is a partnership be-
parkland-style layout offers tween local entrepreneur
breathtaking views of the Sir Charles Williams, whose
Caribbean Sea with almost family came from England
every shot. to Barbados in the 1600s,
Royal Westmoreland and Landmark Land Com-
reigned supreme until pany, the developer of such Apes Hill is the newest addition to Barbados’s golf off erings. APES HILL CLUB
2004, when the celebrity- renowned golf properties
packed but ill-fated wed- as California’s La Quinta ated a buzz throughout the and breadfruit. Especially roster of courses is Barbados
ding of Tiger Woods at Resort and Club and South Caribbean. Designed by Jeff thrilling are the jungle Golf Club, an affordable and
nearby Sandy Lane resort Carolina’s Kiawah Island Potts and Chris Cole for holes, 11 to 14, a quartet challenging 6,697-yard gov-
focused international atten- Golf Resort. Wentworth Landmark, Apes Hill winds enthusiastically described ernment-owned layout, and
tion on the ultra-exclusive Club, the famous English seamlessly through a rolling by Golf World magazine as the player-friendly, nine-
property’s new $25-million golf and country club, and still mostly wild land- “every bit as dramatic and hole Rockley Golf Club. Bar-
Green Monkey course. De- signed on to run the golf scape where green monkeys invigorating” as Augusta bados, after years of build-
signed by Tom Fazio, the operation. are often seen feasting on National’s Amen Corner. ing golf courses, is ready to
7,389-yard behemoth slow- The golf course has cre- Barbados cherries, ackee Rounding out the island’s play.
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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese
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Pineapple Upside-
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for more, visit a large bowl until smooth. 4. Place the pan in the cen- it’s a sweet treat.
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People often think carrot the banana, carrots, raisins, comes out clean. Cool in the (cid:580)(cid:3)2 oz pineapple juice
cake is healthier than other pineapple and yogurt. Stir pan on a rack. When it’s no (cid:580)(cid:3)Splash grenadine
desserts, but beware of reci- until everything is well com- longer hot, invert the cake (cid:580)(cid:3)Garnish with cherry/orange
pes that sound healthy! bined. onto a serving plate. wheel
Most carrot cakes are full
3. 5.
of oil, butter, eggs and regu- Combine the flour, bak- For the icing, beat the Shake all the ingredients
lar sour cream. ing powder, baking soda, cream cheese, icing sugar with ice in a shaker.
This version greatly re- cinnamon and nutmeg in a and milk in a bowl or food Strain over fresh ice.
duces the fat by using pine- separate bowl, mixing well. processor until smooth.
apple, extra carrots, low-fat Add to the carrot mixture Drizzle over the top of the Spike a sword with a
yogurt and ripe banana to and stir just until everything cake. ROSE REISMAN’S COMPLETE cherry and orange wheel
create the moist texture is combined. Pour the mix- LIGHT KITCHEN (WHITECAP BOOKS) and place on top of the
typical of carrot cake. As a cocktail. Add a cocktail
result, it comes in at 223 cal- Ingredients straw and serve.
ories per serving.
You can replace the rai- FIRKIN PUBS,
sins with chopped, pitted Cake (cid:580)(cid:3)2 cups all-purpose flour FIRKIN-
dates, apricots or prunes. (cid:580)(cid:3)1/3 cup vegetable oil (cid:580)(cid:3)1 1/2 tsp baking powder PUBS.
If you use a food proces- (cid:580)(cid:3)1 cup granulated sugar (cid:580)(cid:3)1 1/2 tsp baking soda COM
sor to mix the batter, take (cid:580)(cid:3)2 large eggs (cid:580)(cid:3)1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
care not to over process it or (cid:580)(cid:3)1 tsp pure vanilla extract (cid:580)(cid:3)1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
it will ruin the final product. (cid:580)(cid:3)1 large ripe banana, mashed Icing
A garnish of shredded (cid:580)(cid:3)2 cups grated carrots (about (cid:580)(cid:3)1/3 cup light cream cheese,
carrots or orange zest is a 6 oz) softened
nice touch. (cid:580)(cid:3)2/3 cup raisins (cid:580)(cid:3)2/3 cup icing sugar
(cid:580)(cid:3)1/2 cup canned crushed (cid:580)(cid:3)1 tbsp low-fat milk or water
1. Preheat the oven to 350 pineapple, drained
F. Spray a 9-inch Bundt pan (cid:580)(cid:3)1/2 cup low-fat yogurt This recipe serves 16. MARK SHAPIRO, FROM ROSE REISMAN’S COMPLETE LIGHT KITCHEN
with cooking oil. (WHITECAP BOOKS)
All the decadence and rich
chocolate, none of the flour
You want something rich and utes, or until the cake is slightly
decadent. Something choco- puffed and set in the middle.
late. Something that will im-
6.
press. But you don’t want to Carefully remove the pan
spend hours making it. from the oven; be careful not to
The answer? A flourless splash the hot water. Remove
chocolate cake. It’s like a baked the cake pan from the water
truffle — simple, yet sensa- bath and allow the cake to cool
tional enough to impress your fully in the pan. Place a serving
guests. plate over the cake pan and in-
All you have to do is dress vert so that the pan is on top of
it up with whipped cream and the serving plate. Gently lift the
fresh berries. Be sure to cut cake pan off, then peel away
small slices from this; it really the parchment paper.
is amazingly rich.
7
. Serve topped with whipped
1.
Heat the oven to 350 F. Coat cream and fresh berries or
an 8-inch cake pan with cook- chocolate shavings.
ing spray. Line the bottom of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
the pan with a piece of parch-
ment paper cut to fit. Set the Ingredients
cake pan in a larger baking
dish, such as a 9-by-13-inch bak-
ing pan. (cid:580)(cid:3)1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted
butter
2.
In a medium saucepan (cid:580)(cid:3)12 oz bittersweet chocolate
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the butter. Remove the pan (cid:580)(cid:3)3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
45325 8A5l-b2e7r4t 4St. S 262709 0V-i1c3to1r0ia E from the heat and stir in the This recipe serves 16. MATTHEW MEAD/ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (cid:580)(cid:3)6 eggs
chocolate bits until completely (cid:580)(cid:3)3/4 cup packed brown sugar
melted and smooth. Stir in the ened. Beat in the chocolate-but- the cake pan in it into the oven. (cid:580)(cid:3)1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
coffee. ter mixture. The batter should Pour hot water into the larger powder, sifted
resemble a thick pudding. Pour pan, being careful not to get (cid:580)(cid:3)Pinch of salt
3. In bowl, use an electric the batter into the cake pan, jig- any water on the cake batter. (cid:580)(cid:3)2 tbsp brandy or rum
mixer to beat together the gling the pan to settle the bat- (cid:580)(cid:3)Whipped cream, to serve
eggs, brown sugar, cocoa pow- ter so that it’s level. 5. Add enough water to bring (cid:580)(cid:3)Fresh berries or shaved
der, salt and brandy for 2 to 3 it halfway up the sides of the chocolate, to serve
4.
minutes, or until slightly thick- Place the larger pan with cake pan. Bake for 35 to 40 min-