Jun 19, 2011

THE TORONTO STAR News, Jun 19, 2011

Canada’s youth face obesity epidemic

Sarah Telfer of Cambridge would rather stay home than go out with friends because she is self-conscious about her weight.

GLEN LOWSON

By Michele Henry

The Star is probing obesity in a series that began Saturday. More and more people in Ontario are overweight and the province lacks a coordinated strategy to tackle the problem. Meet Sarah Telfer. Her dreams are what most 19-year-olds call life. (86)

IN THE NEWS

New Democrats do not shut door on possible merger with Liberals(12)

Updated: Griffin: Hard-working Escobar earns two-year extension

Four killed in shooting at pharmacy in New York

Fleeing the drug war, but finding doors closed in Canada (10)

Catch him if you can: McIlroy leads as final round begins at U.S. Open(2)

Newmarket woman dies in head-on motorcycle crash

Updated: Toronto teen, Mississauga man die in swimming mishaps

Police look for three suspects after carjacking

Toronto man charged with attempted murder after ex-girlfriend stabbed

Fukushima workers had to bring their own protective gear: Report(1)

Nine civilians killed in NATO airstrike on residential area, Libya claims (6)

Barack Obama in 140 characters or less (30)

SPORTS | NHL

Red Sox honour Stanley Cup champions in pre-game ceremony

Boston Bruins' Tyler Seguin holds up the NHL Stanley Cup as he walks to the pitching mound with teammates at Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox game on Sunday afternoon.

As they entered, Bruins players, dressed in their black jerseys, threw soft baseballs and pucks to the fans in Fenway Park. (3)

NEWS | CANADA

‘Au revoir, Zangabad,’ Canadian army hands over Afghan village to U.S.

Canadian Army Private Danny Drapeau of the 22nd royal regiment, 1st battalion, Bulldog company, 1st platoon, lowers the Canadian national flag during a ceremony marking the Canadian handover of forward fire base Zangabad to U.S. forces, in Panjwai district in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, June 19, 2011.

The road to Zangabad is lined with graves and for many years was littered with mines, but for Canadian troops it is now memory lane. (1)

ENTERTAINMENT

‘It’s a sad day,’ Big Man Clemons remembered at Asbury Park club

Clarence Clemons died Saturday after complications from a stroke he suffered last week. The Stone Pony plans to open at noon Sunday so Clemons’ fans can gather and reminisce about his storied career.

Outside The Stone Pony in Asbury, N.J., Clarence Clemons loomed large as ever hours after his death Saturday.

NEWS | CANADA

Parents, friends turn in alleged Vancouver rioters

A couple looks at messages on plywood covering the windows of a damaged store that was looted during riots after the NHL Stanley Cup finals in Vancouver on June, 15, 2011.

As the number of rioters being identified by social media grows, so does the number of arrests and charges being made by Vancouver police. (34)

BUSINESS

Talks under way for second Greek bailout ‘roughly equal’ to first

The drama over Greece's imploding finances moved Sunday to Luxembourg, where eurozone ministers must approve an immediate loan to keep Greece from... (43)

NEWS | CANADA

Good Samaritan found: Man who fought Vancouver riot mob talks

When the moment came, it seemed that trying to stop the Vancouver rioters was the right thing to do for Robert MacKay. (76)

NEWS | WORLD

Photos: The Obedient Wives Club

Muslim dancers perform during the launching ceremony of "Klub Taat Suami," or "Obedient to Husband Club," at a restaurant In Jakarta, Indonesia. The new club aims to encourage women to be pious and totally obedient to their husbands has generated an outcry from some activists.

A new club that encourages women to be totally obedient to their husbands and focus on keeping them sexually satisfied has begun in Indonesia...

ENTERTAINMENT

Simple Plan adds some complexity

Quebec pop-punk band Simple Plan are playing at the MMVAs in Toronto on Suinday.

Montreal pop punk band Simple Plan collaborated with Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo on their new album Get Your Heart On!

NEWS | WORLD

Somali prime minister resigns

The decision reversed a pledge he made last week that he would not step down after Somalis took to the streets in support of him. (1)

PARENTCENTRAL | EDUCATION

Fathers inspired a generation of teaching

In the ultimate tribute to their fathers, three generations of Farrow men, over 80 years, have become teachers in Scarborough. (5)

PARENTCENTRAL | ACTIVITIES

14 things every father should know

Star staffers serve up tips on how to be a good dad.(8)

NEWS | CANADA

Liberals to wait two years before choosing next leader

In a special, telephone convention held on Saturday, a full 89 per cent of Liberal delegates voted to push their next leadership convention to June... (72)

NEWS | TRANSPORTATION

Highway 401 crash kills man, injures family

The provincial police are considering laying charges of dangerous driving causing death after a 34 year-old Brampton man was killed Saturday in a...

WHEELS

Buick LaCrosse balances looks, price in persuasive package

Wheels contributor Kathy Renwald drives the Buick LaCrosse CXS.

NEWS | GTA

Wild Toronto: We're still looking for your photos of critters in Toronto

Send your critter sightings to wildtoronto@gmail.com. Click here for the day's best, follow us on Twitter (@WildToronto) and visit our topic page.

LIVING

N.Y. police officers rescued from Niagara River

A helicopter pilot, his engineer and a Niagara Parks police officer are heroes after a dramatic rescue that pulled two U.S. cops from a boat stranded at the brink of Horseshoe Falls on June 18, 2011.

A Canadian helicopter pilot and a Niagara Parks police officer were part of a dramatic rescue that pulled two American cops from a boat stranded at...

WHEELS

Camaro Homecoming a day full of passion

Camaro owners gather for a day to celebrate the iconic muscle car.

ENTERTAINMENT

Onward and upward with Luminato

Edition number five of Luminato is almost ready to slip into the past tense, with a potpourri of events on Saturday and a quiet footnote of a day on...