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DiManno: If it’s ‘win and you’re in,’ Monster’s out Though Jonas Gustavsson wasn’t to blame for Toronto’s 3-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday, it might be time to redeploy James Reimer in the Toronto net.
Liberals nix proposal to cut ties to monarchy, but support legalization of marijuana God save the Queen and pass the joint. Liberal leadership vote opened to non-members At Ottawa convention, Liberals vote to allow new class of “supporters” a say in choosing party leaders, in addition to fee-paying, card-carrying members. A McGuinty considers Liberal party leadership The question is which McGuinty? Ontario Premier Dalton? Or younger brother David, the MP of Ottawa South?
Winterlicious Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary     Check out Toronto.com's Winterlicious Guide Over 175 top restaurants to choose offering prix-fixe menus January 27th to February 9th. Find all participating restaurants and menus at Toronto.com and reserve your table January 12th.		Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks     Invest in lawsuits? A capital idea Companies are ‘investing’ in lawsuits. They fund them in exchange for a share in the payout â€" but get nothing if their side loses.
Business
Standard & Poor’s criticized by Europeans over nine-country downgrade The international rating agency, however, insists the region’s leaders aren’t doing enough to solve their debt crises. France loses AAA-rating in blow to eurozone The French finance minister said Friday that Standard & Poor’s had stripped the nation of its top-notch credit rating, again throwing Europe’s ability to fight off its debt crisis into doubt.		Big banks offering ultra-low mortgage rates as competition heats up Some of Canada’s biggest banks are advertising promotional ultra-low mortgage rates as the battle for customers intensifies amid a dropoff in consumer borrowing. Canada posts surprise trade surplus in November Statistics Canada says rebounding merchandise exports turned a trade deficit into a surplus in November.
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Sports
Maple Leafs shut out by Rangers Offence non-existent while visitors show what it takes to lead the Eastern Conference. Raptors in the zone, but fall to powerhouse Bulls Coach Dwane Casey experiments with Gary Forbes at backup point guard, with decent results.		Tebow magic runs out against Patriots Tom Brady throws six touchdown passes, five in the first half of record-breaking performance. DiManno: If it’s ‘win and you’re in,’ Monster’s out Though Jonas Gustavsson wasn’t to blame for Toronto’s 3-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday, it might be time to redeploy James Reimer in the Toronto net.
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Entertainment
Golden Globes: Ricky Gervais gunning to provoke … thought “I think I deal in taboo subjects because I want to take the audience to places they haven’t been before,” says Gervais. Man whose cellphone interrupted New York Philharmonic apologizes The man, identified as an executive and a longtime subscriber to the orchestra, says he feels terrible about the incident.		Feist lands Brit Award nomination for best international female solo artist Leslie Feist has landed another Brit Award nomination after releasing her fourth studio album, “Metals.” Judd Apatow says good idea needed before committing to ‘Bridesmaids’ sequel Apatow said Friday that the danger of agreeing to a sequel without being committed to a good idea “usually leads to ‘Jaws 3-D.’”
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Living
Barrie hair salon sells alcohol after change to Ontario liquor laws Three Small Rooms hair salon in Barrie is the second salon in Ontario to be allowed to serve up alcohol with its blowouts. PHOTOS: Luxury gear to keep you warm in the snow Shop Like a Pro offers up some luxurious items to keep you warm this winter		Antidepressants in pregnancy may double rate of lung condition in babies A large new study found a correlation between a widely used family of antidepressants and a rare but dangerous condition called persistent pulmonary hypertension when taken in late pregnancy. But some caution study is flawed. Women should consult their doctors before discontinuing a medication. Baby name: House call inspires name of doctors’ daughter Dr. Julia Miranda Rackal was out making a house call when she met a patient whose unique name inspired her and her husband.
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Travel
Chinese New Year 2012: Where to ring in the Year of the Water Dragon Chinese New Year 2012 celebrated from Hong Kong to San Francisco, and Vancouver to Sydney, with festivals and parades. Not to mention Singapore, Manila, Bangkok and, of course, China. Las Vegas Spas and Makeovers From snakeskin pedicures to Red Carpet Facials, the possibilities for personal transformation in Las Vegas are endless.		Intrepid Travel offers up India, South America and more Also on deck this week: deals for Italy, Niagara and Affinia Hotels in Chicago, New York and Washington D.C. Florida travel: St. Augustine offers pirates and great beaches Need a family holiday in the sun? St. Augustine offers something different for travelers looking for Florida vacations.
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