February 2013 Results

The Montreal Gazette photo editor Marcos Townsend was the judge for the February 2013 Photos of the Month. 

FEATURE

1.  Justin Tang
OTTAWA, Ont. (26/02/2013) —A couple is framed among the love locks adorning the Corktown Footbridge as they walk along the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, Ont. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Warmer weather conditions have resulted in poor ice conditions and fewer skaters along the 7.8-kilometre Skateway. Photo by Justin Tang
2. Justin Chin
TORONTO, Ont. (18/02/13) — Miranda Deroux, left, 22, and Owen Pattison, eight, plunge into a freezing cold pool to raise money for the fight against childhood cancer on Family Day weekend at The Sears Great Canadian Chill on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at Young-Dundas Square, Toronto, Ont. Deroux and Pattison met for the first time today. Deroux plunged in commemorate for a friend who died of cancer. Photo by Justin Chin
3.  Tom Hicken
MADOC, Ont. (16/02/2013) - Brothers Quin and Yale Botly wait patiently at their fishing hold during the Moira Lake Fishing Derby on Saturday February 16, 2013. In its fourth year, the derby collected close to $3,500 with all proceeds going toward the Heart of Hastings Hospice House. Photo by Tom Hicken

NEWS

1. Marta Iwanek
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (01/02/2013) – Emergency crews watch as owner James Browne’s van floats down the Moira River in Belleville on Friday. Browne was working on his car when the transmission failed and his Pontiac Trans Sport rolled backwards into the river. The fire department was called to help remove the vehicle, however, after an attempt to hook it to a tow truck, the van came loose and floated farther downstream. The van remains in the river north of the intersection of Moira Street East and Elm Street. Belleville police Sgt. Sheri Meeks said the car is no longer a police matter. “It’s been handed over to other agencies and I believe the Ministry of Environment is one of them.” In an email, Kate Jordan from the Ministry of Environment Communications Branch said the ministry’s jurisdiction deals with any spills from the vehicle, however its owner said the fuel level was low at the time. She wrote the Ministry has been in discussions with the Belleville Fire Department and the owner since Friday. She added the owner of the van has been advised the vehicle needs to be removed and “Concern is being given to the strong river flow and ice in the Moira River.” Acting Captain Rick Matthews from the Belleville Fire Department said the department is looking into the “safest, best options of removing the van” and want to look at all options before making their decision. Photo by Marta Iwanek. 
2. Marta Iwanek 
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (14/02/2013) -  Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau hugs a supporter as he leaves Alumni Hall. Justin Trudeau visited Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario on Feb. 14, 2013 during his campaign tour. Photo by Marta Iwanek. 
3. Mandy Larade 
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (02/14/13) -  Constable Jeff Ling salutes Justin Trudeau after presenting him with a photo from Trudeau's childhood. In the photo, Ling's father is saluting Justin and his father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. Trudeau was at Loyalist College touring the media wing on Valentine's Day. Photo by Mandy Larade.


PORTRAIT

1. Justin Chin
[Photo removed at the request of photo subject]
2. Hannah Yoon
WATERLOO, Ont. (27/02/13) - Elsa Ruck, a musician, works part-time for Busy Bee’s Parties as various princesses including Cinderella. “It’s fun since I like to perform but it is a lot of work. ” Ruck has gigs every weekend making her a very busy princess. Photo by Hannah Yoon.
3. Marta Iwanek
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (13/02/2013) -  Krishna Daji, 21, came to Canada from Gujrat, India 3 months ago after marrying a Canadian she met through an online dating service. "I'm new here, but now I'm comfortable here because people are so friendly," she says. She is currently working at a convenience store, but hopes to go back to school once her English improves. She is pictured at H.R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre on a field trip with Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education. Photo by Marta Iwanek. 
SPORTS

1. Justin Tang
STIRLING, Ont.  (02/02/2013) —Farnsworth Construction's Bob Bronson, right, fights with Rawdon Rebels's Andrew Lewis during the Stirling-Rawdon Mill Pond Hockey Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. The tournament was part of the annual Groundhog Fest and raised funds for Stirling Minor Hockey and the maintenance of the Mill Pond. The two teams are fierce rivals and play together in the Saturday Night Hockey League in Tweed, Ont. Photo by Justin Tang
2. Justin Chin
KINGSTON, Ont. (02/02/13) — Queen's Gaels' Sukhpreet Singh (#7) and Ottawa Gee-Gees' Caleb Agada (#12) jump to catch a rebound at the Queen's Gaels Vs. Ottawa Gee-Gees men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at Atheletics and Recreational Center, Kingston, Ont. Queen's Gaels was routed 99-80. Photo by Justin Chin
3. Tom Hicken
TORONTO, Ont. (27/02/2013) – Montreal Canadiens' Brandon Prust eggs on Toronto Maple Leafs' Dion Phaneuf in front of an audience during the second period at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ont. Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013. The Canadiens ended the game over the Maple Leafs, winning 8-5. Photo by Tom Hicken

MULTIPLE-PICTURE
1. Adam Dietrich









2. Justin Tang








Points awarded

250 - Justin Tang
200 - Justin Chin
175 - Marta Iwanek
100 - Adam Dietrich
50 - Tom Hicken
50 - Hannah Yoon
25 - Mandy Larade