Metro Saskatoon - January 31, 2014

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WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
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Seahawks pride
sweeps Sask. for
Super Sunday
Province’s own. Fans Sports store in Regina, told Regina on Thursday with their
Metro on Thursday of the pur- mother, and both were dis-
snap up Seattle team’s chases this week in anticipa- appointed when told that all
apparel and souvenirs tion of the NFL championship the Seahawks shirts and jerseys
game on Sunday. were gone.
at retailers in run-
The company’s Saskatoon “I’m pretty bummed,” said
up to Super Bowl outlet has also experienced Michael, 10, who hopes to be a
a run on Seahawks products Seahawks player some day.
appearance by Regina-
such as jerseys, T-shirts, hats “They’re a good team,” he
raised punter Jon Ryan and souvenirs. added. “And they’re better than
“The Seahawks have always the Broncos.”
been a popular team ... but you Peter, 8, chimed in that
SARAH have the whole factor of Jon “everyone in my class likes the
TAGUIAM Ryan, who is from Regina,” Seahawks.”
Metro in Regina Bieber pointed out. The kids are looking for an-
“Everybody just wants to other place to buy Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks craze has hop on and support him.” gear, after checking a couple
been spreading all over Sas- According to Bieber, fans of retailers in Regina without
katchewan as the Super Bowl have been coming into the any luck.
approaches. And with Regina’s store only to find out that it’s “It’s pretty rare for a Can-
Jon Ryan punting for the team, out of just about all Seahawks adian or someone from Sas-
more and more football fans products, and that it might not katchewan to be in the NFL,”
have been snapping up Sea- get new stock in before the title Bieber said, “so I think every-
hawks gear to show support. match between Seattle and the one just really wants to sup-
“All of our Seattle stuff has Denver Broncos in the New port a product that has some
been sold out — except for York City area. local ties.” Peter Ashayib, left, River City Sports manager Tyler Bieber, and Michael Ashayib show off Saskatchewan’s
a sticker and one flag,” Tyler Brothers Michael and Peter Seahawks excitement on Thursday at the store in Regina. SARAH TAGUIAM/METRO IN REGINA
Bieber, manager of a River City Ashayib visited River City in More coverage, pages 4, 21 & 22
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WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
‘There needs to be more done’
University of Sask. Saddleback has extended an
Student representative invitation to Adolph to stop by
the Pride Centre for sensitivity
isn’t satisfi ed with a
and diversity training.
suspension for a school “I more than gladly invite
him to work with the Pride
hockey coach after he
Centre — or work with any
used a homophobic slur gender or sexual diversity N
group, whether that is the
Pride Centre or the Avenue
JACOB Community Centre — to start
MORGAN breaking down that culture,”
said Saddleback.
[email protected]
He added that while he was E
Jack Saddleback, co-ordinator happy to see Adolph’s apology,
of the University of Saskatch- he is “shocked and a little sad-
ewan Students’ Union Pride dened by this whole thing.”
Centre, says the penalty for The Pride Centre has pre-
Dave Adolph is not enough. viously worked with athletic W
The U of S Huskies men’s groups and departments to pro-
hockey team coach is facing mote inclusiveness on campus,
a two-game suspension after said Saddleback, and he is wor-
using a homophobic slur in an ried this incident could under-
email. mine those efforts.
“There needs to be more “Diversity training needs to
done,” said Saddleback. happen for all athletes and all
In an official apology, Ado- coaches,” he said. S
lph said that homophobic at- The university has released
titudes can be prevalent in the an official statement saying the
sports world. institution is “committed to
“The words chosen in my providing work and learning
email were inappropriate and environments that are positive
unprofessional comments and safe spaces, free from dis-
using a homophobic slang. This crimination and harassment.
language in my sport and any “When a concern is brought
sport needs to be changed and to our attention, we take the
the hockey culture needs a re- appropriate action based on
vamp on words that are used,” our principles and in accord-
said Adolph in his statement. ance with university policies, Jack Saddleback of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Pride Centre stands at the Rutherford Rink,
“I am sorry to all those who employment contracts and where the U of S Huskies men’s hockey team plays. The team’s coach, Dave Adolph, faces a suspension after using a
may have been offended.” legislation.” homophobic slur in an email. JACOB MORGAN/METRO
FSIN employees may not be out of work yet
The head of the Federation of funding by $1.1 million. streams are determined after them.” less communication pieces,
Saskatchewan Indian Nations Federation Chief Perry Bel- April 1, laid-off staff will have Bellegarde predicted that less communications strat-
says employees who have legarde says the group had the first right of refusal for pos- the group’s ability to lobby egies,” Bellegarde said. “That’s
been told they could be laid off $875,000 chopped from its itions that become available. for a better life for aboriginal going to weaken the messa-
aren’t necessarily losing their budget last fiscal year, and the “We are not laying off or people will be diminished by a ging.”
jobs. new funding cut has forced the getting rid of 66 employees,” lack of cash. Bellegard has said that fund-
FSIN told its 66 employees organization’s hand. Bellegarde said Thursday. “This federal government ing is often used by the govern-
Tuesday that they could be let Bellegarde suggests the fed- “That’s not the case. Once the has really weakened that voice ment to retaliate against First
go March 31. eration needs to look for other funding streams are identified, by taking away these resour- Nations organizations that
The federation said that’s sources of money. the first right of refusal for ces, because that means less criticize federal policy.
because Ottawa has cut its He says once revenue staff to come back … is up to policy analysis, less legal work, CJWW/CJME/THE CANADIAN PRESS
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WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
Super Bowl: Eyes on Sask. guy
With Saskatchewan native Jon Ryan playing in Super Bowl XLVIII, Metro hit the streets of the province’s largest urban centres to find out how residents feel
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the Seattle Seahawks punter will do when the Seahawks kick-off against the Denver Broncos this Sunday.
SARAH TAGUIAM AND MORGAN MODJESKI
[email protected]
Rey Sieber, 47, Dexter Edward
engineer, Regina 3 Tantardini, 23, 5 Batalha, 68,
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student, Regina retired, Regina
“I hope Ryan kicks well.
I like both teams but I’m “I’m pretty sure Ryan’s “I’ll definitely watch
kind of cheering for Man- been kicking really well the Super Bowl
ning. But I’m also wanting Ethan Shaheen, ... but I still stand by the because of Jon Ryan.
Ryan Cox, 21, Bryce Henley, 28,
Jon Ryan to do well too. 19, student, Broncos. They’ve been I knew him when he
student, I think Denver’s going to breaking most touchdown student, played for the Rams.
win. This will be a good Saskatoon passes from Peyton Man- I hope he gets to kick
Saskatoon game. I think the score ning, most yards and the Saskatoon the winning field goal.
will be 28-24 Denver.” “I think he’s going to do highest score total in the That would be very
“I think he will do very great and I’m actually points per game.” “I think he’ll do fine. He’s nice for him.”
well; he will be a cru- thinking the Seahawks obviously proven that he
cial part of their team have the best chance, so I can play in the league;
because the punter don’t know, I hope he can he’s been there for eight
definitely changes the perform good enough to years or so — maybe
field for both sides.” make Canada proud; he’ll pushing 10. I think it’s
make Canada proud no his first time at the Super
matter what because he’s Bowl, but he’s a pro, he
already there.” can handle it.”
Extend agreement with union, NDP urges province
The Saskatchewan New “We’re in a growing reached. “We are currently in dis-
Democrats are calling for province and we need to She stressed that patient cussions with many stake-
the provincial government make sure we’re providing safety is at risk if more holders, including SUN and
to extend a stopgap agree- the health care that Sas- nursing positions are elim- the Saskatchewan Regis-
ment with a nurses’ union katchewan residents need inated. tered Nurses Association,
to suspend job cuts. and deserve,” Chartier said. “The lens for all of this is regarding staffing comple-
Danielle Chartier, NDP “The government needs patient safety — all of the ments in the province and
health critic and Saskatoon to be working with all the other (issues) flow out of what works best to provide
MLA, is urging the govern- various stakeholders and that,” Zambory said. Saskatchewan people with
ment to maintain the mora- with the public to ensure Government spokes- the best possible care,”
torium — scheduled to end there is a long-term plan in woman Kathy Young said Young said by e-mail.
on Friday — on slashing place.” the province has made pa- Young added that the
nursing positions until it SUN president Tracy tient safety a top priority, government is committed
reaches a “satisfactory” Zambory told Metro she’s noting that there are more to “supporting a strong
Saskatchewan Union of Nurses president Tracy Zambory told Metro she’s still long-term plan with the Sas- optimistic that an agree- than “1,000 additional nurs- workforce in Saskatch-
optimistic an extension of an agreement that freezes job cuts with the katchewan Union of Nurses ment with the government es now practising in Sas- ewan’s health system.”
government will be reached before it expires on Friday. MARCO VIGLIOTTI/METRO (SUN). to extend the freeze will be katchewan than in 2007.” MARCO VIGLIOTTI/METRO IN REGINA
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metronews.ca NEWS 05
WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
Super Bowl sex ring busted: Officials
‘Party packs.’ they sold “party packs” of ation spoke to The Associ- ed wealthy out-of-town cus-
cocaine and sex to high-end ated Press on condition of tomers, especially during
Texts advertising
clients and texted clients anonymity because they large events.
cocaine and sex to advertise ahead of this weren’t authorized to dis- Prostitutes would bring
week’s Super Bowl festiv- close it before court filings cocaine to clients who or-
combos were allegedly
ities. Thursday. dered the so-called party
sent to clients The officials say the ar- They say surveillance packs.
rests follow an 11-month shows the ring laundered The text sent 10 days
investigation by state and money and credit cards before the Super Bowl says
Officials say 18 people are city authorities. The law through clothing, wig, “new sexy & beautiful girls
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York City Police Chief of
being rounded up in New enforcement officials with beauty supply and limou- R in town waiting for u.”
Department Philip Banks at a press conference Thursday.
York City on allegations knowledge of the oper- sine businesses and target- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sochi. Olympic organizers Valerie Trierweiler.
‘clarify’ statement — athletes France’s former first lady
free to express themselves says she has no regrets
A day after the head of the clarify comments attributed “Je ne regrette rien.”
Sochi organizing committee to Dmitry Chernyshenko yes- That’s what France’s former
appeared to contradict IOC terday concerning athletes be- first lady, Valerie Trierweiler,
president Thomas Bach on the ing able to express themselves told the weekly Paris-Match
rights of Olympic athletes to during press conferences. amid the drama of being
freely express themselves at Sochi 2014 are fully aligned dumped by French President
news conferences, organizers with the position of the Inter- Francois Hollande for a young-
issued a backpedalling state- national Olympic Commit- er actress.
ment Thursday “to clarify” tee,” the committee said in a Trierweiler and Hollande
their position. statement. seem to be keeping things
Dmitry Chernyshenko said “Mr. Chernyshenko simply civilized, though. Since the
Wednesday that he didn’t meant that athletes are free to president announced their split
think athletes were allowed express themselves at a press over the weekend, they have
Valerie Trierweiler
to speak about non-sporting conference — but of course apparently continued to talk
issues at official Olympic news they cannot use a press con- and text. GETTY IMAGES FILE
conferences. On Monday, Bach ference to make a demonstra- Trierweiler, speaking to
said athletes would be free to tion or protest — similarly, journalists on a trip to India
Quoted
do so. they cannot use any Olympic this week, described for the
“The Sochi 2014 Organiz- venue to demonstrate.” first time some of what led to
“When I found out, it
ing Committee would like to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS their breakup. She seemed to
be trying to smooth over her was like I had fallen
Montreal reputation and win sympathy from a skyscraper.”
Police say the victim from the French, who have
was a 48-year-old. seen her as aloof and manipu- Valerie Trierweiler, on finding out
Woman dies after French President Francois Hollande was
The accident happened lative and never really warmed
having an affair.
scarf caught at around 9:15 a.m., dur- to her.
ing the morning rush Trierweiler blamed the de-
in escalator
hour. terioration in their relation- journalist, that she didn’t be-
A Montreal police ship on Hollande’s ascent to lieve rumours about the af-
A woman was strangled spokesman said the Protesting en pointe the presidency, the country’s fair until the gossip magazine
and died Thursday after woman was travelling macho political culture and the Closer reported it earlier this
her scarf and then her down the escalator toward Ballet dancer Alexandra Portyannikova, wearing handcuffs and braving shock of learning about his af- month.
hair got caught in the the subway platform when the -20 C weather, takes part in a protest in Moscow on Thursday. It was fair with French actress Julie Trierweiler fainted at the
mechanism of a Montreal her scarf was trapped. organized by Amnesty International to draw international attention to Gayet. news, Paris-Match reported,
subway escalator. THE CANADIAN PRESS human-rights violations in Russia. IVAN SEKRETAREV/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Trierweiler told Paris-Match, then was hospitalized for a
where she long worked as a week. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
06 NEWS metronews.ca
WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
Ford: I’m no fan, but
Health Canada. Morning-
after pill to be studied due
to questions over efficacy Bieber’s not that bad
Health Canada says it is study- cides action needs to be taken,
ing the effectiveness of the it will work with manufactur-
so-called “morning after” con- ers to update labels and inform
traceptive pills in the wake of consumers. ‘He’s a young guy.’
Bieber’s toxicology report
news they aren’t as effective in The pills contain higher lev-
Despite a preference for
larger women. els of levonorgestrel than stan-
The federal drug regulator dard oral contraceptives and Rush, Zeppelin, Toronto A toxicology report released
says it is assessing new data work by preventing ovulation mayor sticks up for pop Thursday shows that Justin
that suggests a higher body or fertilization of an egg. They Bieber tested positive for
weight could reduce the effect- can be taken up to 72 hours star recently charged marijuana and Xanax after
iveness of emergency contra- after unprotected sex or a con- with assault in his city his arrest on DUI charges in
ceptives. traceptive accident such as a Florida last week.
Health Canada says it is condom breaking.
also looking at whether label- The pills do not have any (cid:580)(cid:3) The report also shows no
ling changes are needed for all impact if a woman has already Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is presence of other illicit
brands of the pills to reflect the become pregnant. sticking up for another head- drugs in Bieber’s system.
problem. Health Canada says it is line-grabbing Canadian — Jus-
The department’s state- aware of a recent statement tin Bieber. (cid:580)(cid:3) A previous report found
ment comes two months from the European Medicine’s Ford was asked about the that breath tests placed
after French manufacturer Agency alerting consumers to pop singer when he spoke by Bieber’s blood-alcohol
HRA Pharma announced its the fact that NorLevo’s label- phone today to the Washing- content below the .02
emergency contraception pill ling had been altered to make ton, D.C.-based Sports Junkies level considered intoxi-
doesn’t work in women who reference to the observation radio show. cated for under-21 drivers.
weigh more than 176 pounds. that weight affects the efficacy Ford said Bieber is only 19
There are four brands of of the medication. and asked the radio personal-
morning-after pills available The added wording says ities, who called Bieber “Can- radio hosts about a lawsuit
without prescription in Can- the pill’s efficacy is reduced in ada’s worst export,” to think filed against him from his
ada: Next Choice, from Cobalt women weighing 75 kilograms back to when they were that sister’s ex-boyfriend, who al-
Pharmaceuticals; HRA Phar- (165 pounds) or more, and the age. On Wednesday, Bieber leged the mayor conspired to
ma’s NorLevo; Option 2, from pill doesn’t work for women was charged in Toronto with have him attacked in jail to
Perrigo International and Plan B who weigh more than 80 kilo- assault. prevent Ford’s illicit behav-
from Women’s Health Inc. grams (175 pounds). Ford’s comment on Bieber iours from becoming publicly
Health Canada says if it de- THE CANADIAN PRESS was: “He’s a young guy, 19 known.
years old. I wish I was as suc- The mayor said he would
cessful as he was.” not discuss the matter since
Ford says he’s never met it is before the courts, but his
Bieber and is not a fan of his lawyer said Wednesday the al-
music, preferring Rush and legations are “without fact or
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is questioned by reporters at city hall in Toronto on Led Zeppelin. foundation.”
Thursday. CHRIS YOUNG/THE CANADIAN PRESS Ford was also asked by the THE CANADIAN PRESS
Russia
Syrian toddler rescued
Arctic military
buildup not a
from rubble of building
threat to Canada,
HRA Pharma announced its emergency contraception pill doesn’t work for women Putin envoy says
over 176 pounds. Health Canada is looking into potential label changes for
morning-after pills. REMY DE LA MAUVINIERE/THE CANADIAN PRESS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Fourteen-month-old Ghina Vladimir Putin’s senior
Khalil is recovering with her Arctic envoy has defended
family in the northern Syrian Russia’s military buildup
Calgary. 3 teens charged city of Aleppo after being bur- in the north, saying it is
ied in rubble. not directed at Canada or
with breaking into car, The stunning rescue, any of its allies.
caught on video, corresponds Anton Vasiliev, Russia’s
dumping human ashes to Associated Press reporting ambassador at large for
of events. the Arctic, said Russia is
The footage shows a group solely concerned with
of men frantically digging in defending its own vast
A car prowling that ended in “I just hope it will make the the dusty rubble of her home northern regions, which
human ashes being dumped girls think a little bit about per- after an alleged airstrike on are becoming more
onto the street has led to the ar- sonal space and belongings and Jan. 22. vulnerable due to climate
rest of three teenage girls. how (their) actions may affect Amid cries of “God is great- change.
Colleen Ransom kept her someone else.” est,” the toddler’s curly-haired “Now the climate is
daughter Emma’s ashes in a A 15-year-old and a 13-year- head can be seen emerging getting milder, the ice
pouch in her truck. But in the old are charged with theft, from the dust, as the men is retreating and we
early hours of Aug. 2, someone while another 15-year-old has scoop away handfuls of crum- simply need to protect
opened the unlocked vehicle been charged with theft and bled concrete with their bare In this image taken from a Jan. 22 video, men dig 14-month-old Ghina Khalil our borders from illegal
in Calgary, stole the pouch and property damage. Tips from hands. With her arms freed, out of rubble in Aleppo, Syria. The toddler was pulled out after men pulled trafficking, illegal border
emptied it onto the street. the public led police to lay the the girl reaches up to wipe aside rocks, concrete and dust to free her from under a smashed building crossing, mass crime, ter-
Ransom says she’s relieved charges. her eyes in a sign of life. bombed by government forces. NUR MEDIA CENTRE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS rorism, narco-trafficking
that charges have been laid. Emma Ransom, 19, was According to the activist — all these bad things
“I feel horrible for the par- killed along with two other who filmed the video, up- her mother was killed in the has been accused of using that come through this
ents as I’ve raised four daugh- women in 2009 when the car loaded to the Internet by the attack. A video taken later airstrikes and rocket attacks porous border,” Vasiliev
ters and I know it’s a difficult they were in lost control and Nur Media Centre, the girl showed Khalil in new clothes, indiscriminately against resi- said Thursday in an inter-
job,” Ransom said in an email slammed into an oncoming car. was completely buried for with no visible injuries. dential areas. view. THE CANADIAN PRESS
to Calgary police Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS at least three minutes and The Syrian government THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
Handed over 28 years for murder,
Knox set for yet another appeal
Italian court upholds result of an overzealous pros-
Dismayed
ecution and narrow-minded
guilty verdict. At her
investigation that worked to “She was petrified.
mom’s Seattle home, “pervert the court of justice.”
Silent.”
“Having been found inno-
American defendant
cent before, I expected better Carlo Dalla Vedova, Amanda Knox’s Ital-
calls ruling ‘unjust.’ from the Italian justice system,” ian lawyer, explaining his client’s reaction
she said. over the phone when he told her of the
After nearly 12 hours of sentence set by a Florence appeal court.
An appeals court in Florence deliberations, the court re-
on Thursday upheld the guilty instated the guilty verdicts first
verdict against U.S. student handed down against Knox and
Amanda Knox and her ex-boy- Sollecito in 2009 for the death
friend for the 2007 murder of of Meredith Kercher. Those ver-
her British roommate. Knox dicts had been overturned in
was sentenced to 28 and a half 2011 and the pair freed from
years in prison, raising the prison, but Italy’s supreme
spectre of a long legal battle court vacated that decision and
over her extradition if the con- sent the case back for a third
viction is confirmed. trial in Florence.
Lawyers for Knox and Kercher, 21, was found dead
her co-defendant, Raphael Nov. 2, 2007 in a pool of blood
Sollecito, vowed to appeal to in the bedroom of the apart-
Italy’s highest court, a process ment she and Knox shared in
that will take at least another the central Italian city of Peru-
year and drag out a legal saga gia, where both were studying.
that has divided court watchers Her throat had been slashed
in three nations. and she was sexually assaulted.
In a statement from Seattle, Knox and Sollecito, who had
where she had awaited the started dating a few days ear-
verdict at her mother’s home, lier, maintained they were at
Knox said she was “frightened Sollecito’s apartment the night
and saddened” by the decision. of the murder. A woman believed to be Amanda Knox is hidden under a jacket while being escorted from Knox’s mother’s home in Amanda Knox
She said it was “unjust” and the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Seattle on Thursday. Knox said she is frightened and saddened by the 28-year sentence. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GETTY IMAGES FILE
L’Isle-Verte. ‘Touched’ Pope Ukrainian president on sick leave
sends blessing as comfort
Pope Francis offered his spirit- in prayer in the grief of the be- In the midst of Ukraine’s un- Hard to handle
ual support Thursday to a Que- reaved families and entrusted ending political crisis, its em-
bec community devastated by a the victims to the mercy of battled president went on sick
fire at a seniors’ home that has God, that they might be ac- leave Thursday, leashing a tidal
Ukraine’s protesters won’t
left 19 people confirmed dead. cepted into his light,” the arch- wave of conspiracy theories budge despite a series of
Thirteen people were still bishop said. since protesters have been de- concessions, including:
missing following the early Pope Francis imparted a manding his ouster for months.
morning blaze at Résidence du special apostolic blessing “to all Was the 63-year-old Vik- (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:78)(cid:279)(cid:238)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:255)(cid:575)(cid:289)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:268)(cid:209)(cid:315)(cid:296)(cid:553)
Havre in L’Isle-Verte on Jan. 23. those affected by this tragedy” tor Yanukovych really sick? Parliament voted
The Pope’s sympathies fol- as a “sign of comfort,” he added. Or was he feigning illness in Tuesday to repeal harsh
low those of the Queen, who Emergency crews have preparation for something else, anti-protest laws.
offered her condolences in a worked in sub-zero temper- like dodging responsibility for
message released a day after atures to recover bodies and a violent police crackdown on (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:71)(cid:292)(cid:255)(cid:273)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:273)(cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:255)(cid:296)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:561)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:255)(cid:251)(cid:274)(cid:209)(cid:575)
the fire. evidence from the rubble of the the protesters? Maybe he was (cid:302)(cid:255)(cid:279)(cid:274)(cid:553) Yanukovych ac-
Vatican Secretary of State seniors’ home. ready to give in and hand over cepted it, but protesters
Archbishop Pietro Parolin The residence had 52 units power to the opposition but want him out and new
wrote that Pope Francis was im- and many of its occupants hardliners in his government elections to be held.
mediately touched by the tra- had limited mobility, needing wouldn’t let him?
gedy upon learning of it. wheelchairs or walkers to get No one but the president
The Pope “united himself around. THE CANADIAN PRESS himself knew the answers. since protesters clashed vio-
Yanukovych has an acute lently with police two weeks
respiratory illness and a high ago; three demonstrators were
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Beauty certification required. out of action in preparation came to encompass a wide ar-
Protesters practise battle moves at Kyiv’s Independence Square on Thursday. for imposing a state of emer- ray of discontent over corrup-
Email : [email protected] Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yanukovych, announced he’s taking a sick leave as the gency. That has been a persis- tion.
political crisis shows no signs of resolution. EMILIO MORENATTI/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tent worry of the opposition THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
metronews.ca BUSINESS 09
WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
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Trimming fat
debate on Israeli Best Buy Canada
cuts 950 workers
settlements Best Buy Canada is laying
off about 950 full-time
employees as the company
reworks its operations to
reduce layers of manage-
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Under pressure
Johansson opts to stick The electronics retailer
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with Tel-Aviv-based “I remain a cuts will affect both its
company SodaStream supporter Best Buy and Future Shop
of eco- stores across Canada.
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a steep economic price, if the pocket.” while they wait for customers at Hair on the Floor Barbershop in Covington, Ky. Wesley says business at the GOLD
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with the Palestinians. a growing sense in Israel weeks. The January deep freeze wrought by the polar vortex in the U.S. Midwest, a big snowfall in the Northeast
Israeli Finance Minister that the coming weeks will and abnormal cold and snow in the Deep South has moved many to hibernate — hitting hair salons and other
Yair Lapid stoked such fears be decisive for the country’s businesses, including restaurants and health-care specialists, that rely on walk-ins and appointments. Natural gas: $4.92 US (-$0.55)
this week, warning that if future. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Dow Jones: 15,848.61 (+109.82)
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Left to right: Todd Sandin, Director of Operations, Regina Food Bank; Bill Hall, Executive Director, Food Banks of
Saskatchewan; Laurie O’Connor, Executive Director, Saskatoon Food Bank; Lee Knafelc, Vice President, Human
Resources and Administration, PotashCorp; Steve Compton, Executive Director, Regina Food Bank.
More than two million reasons to give thanks
This holiday season, PotashCorp and the food is the foundation on which people
Food Banks of Saskatchewan encouraged can build better lives for themselves and
the people of Saskatchewan to consider their families, and we want to help
the needs of their neighbours and give provide the tools to succeed.
to local food banks. For every dollar you
Because of the generosity of the people
donated, PotashCorp pledged to give
of our province along with PotashCorp’s
one too, to a maximum of $1 million.
contribution, we’re feeding our
By coming together, we raised more than communities today and providing
$2.8 million to help feed hungry people hope for the future.
across the province and inspire them to
reach their hopes and dreams. We believe Thank you, Saskatchewan.
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WEEKEND, January 31-February 2, 2014
THE HAT THAT LAUNCHED 76K RETWEETS
Here’s some of the great stuff that’s been nah apologized and said to soothe his nerves, 7 Budweiser ad. A heartwarming Super Bowl ad called Puppy
trending on social media — not including could they do that thing “that made me feel safe” Love starring a Clydesdale that comes to the rescue of a gold-
#JustinPleaseComeToTurkeyOnHolidays and on the movie set. That thing was a reenactment of en retriever puppy had more than five million views on YouTube
Justin turning himself in to Toronto police. the Titanic “I’m flying” scene. (#bestbuds) since being released. Goes to show once again that
Sorry, I need a break from the Biebs — or sab- 4 Terrence Ross. In a spectacular display, the To- funny and/or sentimental ads that don’t push the product down
batical. ronto Raptor forward —last year’s all-star your throat have the most impact.
1 Bell Let’s Talk. The hashtag #bellletstalk slam dunk champion — put on a game for the 8 Poutine. Watch out for La Poutine Week, which runs Feb. 1
lit up to the tune of three million tweets ages, scoring 51 points against the LA Clippers to 7 as more than 100 restaurants across the country will be
for the Fourth Annual Bell Let’s Talk Day and tieing Vince Carter’s team record. What creating their own version of poutine for $10 or less, and Can-
Tuesday, where Canadians break the silence makes it more remarkable? Ross entered the adians will get the chance to choose their faves. #lapoutineweek.
around mental illness. More than $5 million game averaging just 9.3 points per game. 9 Bachelor Wedding. Catherine Giudici and Sean Lowe tied
was raised to support mental-health initia- 5 Air Canada comedy skit. Shaun Majumder did a the knot in front of family, friends and past stars from
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tives across the country. Even Rogers tweeted parody of Air Canada’s customer service on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. Lowe’s father officiated
out to use the hashtag. Beautiful day show- Neil Morton This Hour Has 22 Minutes, playing “Trevor” an Air the ceremony and called it “an epic fairy tale.” Slight proof
casing power of Twitter to effect change. metronews.ca Canada rep who outlines ridiculous options for that reality TV works in the real world sometimes.
2 Arby’s. What people loved the most about people needing help. The point: Customer service 10 Flappy Bird. This frustrating game with rudimentary
the Grammys was Pharrell’s Hat — it resembled Smokey Bear is No. 1. So don’t just say it, make it No. 1. graphics involving a flapping bird that has to stay air-
and Arby’s restaurant logo. Hats off to Arby’s who won the day 6 Instagrammy hit. An Instagram montage summed up style borne while avoiding pipe barriers is inexplicably all
with the tweet: “Hey @Pharrell, can we have our hat back?” It gar- at the Grammys with a picture of Stormtroopers (Daft the rage right now on the app store. It’s utterly ad-
nered more than 76,000 retweets. Pharrell responded: “Y’all Punk), Wednesday from The Addams Family (Lorde), a Can- dictive and is being hailed as the new Angry
tryna start a roast beef?” Another coup for brands using humour. adian Mountie (Pharrell’s hat) and a wet dog (Beyoncé’s hair). Birds. Goes to show again
3 Titanic recreation. Leonardo DiCaprio crashed Jonah Hill’s SNL Suddenly, I feel just fine being ordinary in plaid and skinny there is no accounting for Follow The Metro List on
monologue as Hill mocked his Wolf of Wall Street co-star. Jo- jeans. taste. Twitter @TheMetroList
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China’s Lunar New Year migration is often
gearing up for the holiday. referred to as the largest movement of people passed away at the age of two honour
Actors perform on stage Based on the Lunisolar Chinese anywhere, with 3.6 billion trips of all lengths years, three months. Do you
during The Beauty of China calendar, the new year is by bus, plane and train expected to be made have any special final thoughts @rebverb Hopefully he gets the
Opera show at Pakuwon celebrated from the fi rst day of over the 40-day travel rush. While still an an- for the ultimate furry feline? military funeral he so deserves.
Imperial Ballroom in the fi rst month of the lunar nual ritual for millions working far from home, A tree decorated with red lanterns #RIPColonelMeow
Surabaya, Indonesia, as part of year and ends with the Lantern such journeys are being shunned by many of in Beijing. Mainland China will be
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