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August 12

Canada Revenue Agency workers accused of helping firms avoid taxes
Simard-Beaudry construction in Laval, April 7, 2009.
The danger creeps up on you
Tom McCamus is the Vicomte de Valmont and Sara Topham is la Presidente de Tourvel in Dangerous Liaisons at Stratford.
Gay marriage in California could resume next week
Billy Bradford waves flags outside City Hall after a judge lifted the Proposition 8 stay on same sex marriages at City Hall in San Francisco, California August 12, 2010. A U.S. federal judge on Thursday ruled that legal marriages of same-sex couples may resume next week in California, pending the appeal of his earlier decision that overturned a voter-approved ban on gay matrimony.
Turn your attention away from Homegrown at SummerWorks
Victoria faces referendum on iconic bridge
The Blue Bridge, designed by Joseph Strauss who also designed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, is a bascule type bridge catering to vehicles, a railway, cyclists, and pedestrians, which rises for boats to sail underneath.
Blog: Mother Nature does it again
Golf spat enters grey area
Corey Pavin, United States Ryder Cup Captain, speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 92nd PGA Championship on the Straits Course at Whistling Straits on August 11, 2010 in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Fate of ship steered by two forces - Ottawa and Tamil diaspora
A military boat passes by CFB Esquimalt in Colwood, B.C., near Victoria on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010. A suspect Tamil migrant boat named the MV Sun Sea which is believed to be holding at least 450 people with unknown numbers of women and children is said to be headed into Canadian waters and will be directed to CFB Esquimalt.
Bucknor leads Canada past France
Team Canada's Joel Anthony (R) drives to the basket against Team France's Boris Diaw during the first half of their exhibition FIBA basketball game in Toronto August 12, 2010. The FIBA World Championship will take place in Turkey from August 28 to September 12.
After the HST initiative, questions about recall
Don't use recall
Valerie Roddick, Former Liberal MLA for Delta South: "One aspect not often touched upon is the toll that recall can take on communities."
Coach Harper claims the win at star-studded charity match
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, centre, holds a clipboard while coaching with hockey personality Don Cherry during Hockey Night in Barrie, a fundraiser to raise money for the Royal Victoria Hospital's cancer care centre, in Barrie, Ont., Thursday, August 12, 2010.
Amend the recall and initiative law
Chris Delaney, Lead organizer of Fight HST: "With workable recall and initiative, governments would be forced to consult MLAs before developing and implementing policy."
Way under Parr
Thumbs down to chief electoral officer for ham-fisted handling of recall petition
Rod Mickleburgh
English town fights to keep its not-so-good name
The town of Shitterton's new sign, which locals hope proves immoveable.
Federer spins usual magic
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a backhand against Michael Llodra of France during their match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto August 12, 2010.
Performance pay for senior bureaucrats up sharply, even as bonuses are slashed
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day arrives on Parliament Hill for the Conservative summer caucus meeting on Aug. 5, 2010.
Parks Canada draws fire over re-enactment of Siege of North Battleford
Fort Battleford employees dressed as North-West Mounted Police officers fire a cannon at the National Historic site of Canada located in Battleford, Sask. Established in 1876, the fort assisted in negotiations between government and first nations and a refuge for area residents during the North-West Rebellion/Resistance of 1885.
Old-fashioned films suffer at hands of 3D, IMAX features
In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros., Sarah Jessica Parker is shown in a scene from "Sex and the City 2."
A strong voice for federalism falls silent
Health networks need more direction, McGuinty says
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty meets with members of the Globe and Mail editorial board in April, 2010.
Quebec scolded for meddling in Atlantic Canada power plans
In about-face, Bellemare says he will testify at inquiry into judges' nominations
Marc Bellemare, in a 2004 photo, has decided to testify at an inquiry into judicial nominations, a probe he has labelled 'a trap for foods.'
A new recipe for fighting diabetes
Siva Swaminathan, who teaches healthy nutrition classes to diabetics and is a diabetic herself, prepares gazpacho barley salad with peaches and corn at her home in Toronto. 'I want to demystify food and bring passion back to food for diabetics.'
Revised four-pad stacked arena would cost $88-million
Woods shows glimpses of former self
Tiger Woods
For organ transplants, consider a stay-cation
Ban stoning
Women demonstrate on August 11, 2010 in front of the Embassy of Iran in Caracas, Venezuela, against stoning.
Calvillo says bent finger won't keep him out of Argos clash
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo throws against the Toronto Argonauts during the CFL football game in Montreal, July 29, 2010 REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
Golf just a game for Watson
Bubba Watson
Big Brother widens his watchful eye in China
Security cameras located in the Tibetan district of Xining, the capital of Qinghai province in the west of the country. Installed in 2009, the cameras keep a watchful eye on the large populations of Tibetans and Muslims who live and work in the district.
The freedom to connect is under threat
A customer holds a BlackBerry handset inside a mobile selling shop in Kolkata, India, August 12, 2010.
Maple Leaf CEO holds his ground
Michael McCain, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, is photographed in his Toronto office on August 12, 2010.
Enbridge pipeline shutdown hits producers
The Enbridge pipeline that ruptured and spilled oil into a river July 26, 2010, in Marshall, Mich.
Young artists need moral support - they also need cash
My husband is becoming a game addict. What do I do?
Lynn Coady
The Mimrans: simple, clean and modern style
Saul Mimran, centre, his daughter Tamara and son Jordin
Michael Bublé's he-bling: Will all guys rock a male engagement ring?
Michael Bublé | Singer, songwriter Mr. Bublé will be watching the game live in Rogers Arena. The crooner has watched almost every game this year, either live or on his computer when he's travelling outside of Canada. Mr. Bublé had a concert scheduled in Connecticut tonight, but moved it to the 16th just to be at the game.
Buyback would put the sprinkles on Tims deal
Fabrice Taylor
Sons of 100 Huntley Street founder caught up in Ponzi scheme
Ontario Securities Commission
Mad Men, Episode 4
Christina Hendricks is Joan Holloway Harris on AMC-TV's Mad Men.
Toronto law office wins international design award
Brookfield's power supply running low
Hydro lines
Weather takes head off Western beer sales
A line worker pulls out bad bottles of beer at Brick Brewing Co. in Kitchener, Ont.
Corporate class mutual funds can save you money
Tim Cestnick
Benign violations, icing the kicker, vending machines and you
A life too short
Whitlock a bright spot in Eskimos' stormy season
Edmonton Eskimos' Arkee Whitlock, centre, runs the ball as Calgary Stampeders' Tim Johnson, left, and Miguel Robede chase him during first half CFL Western semi-final football action in Calgary, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry Macdougal
Heather Pittas
I had my heart set on a daughter
The 10 traits top leaders possess
Richard Davis is the author of the new book, The Intangibles of Leadership
GM's new CEO 'aggressive, quiet'
The leasing decision comes while GM’s market share in Canada sits near historic lows.
The close: Cisco weighs on Dow
Ottawa spends $210-million to upgrade base
What caused the rift at Maple Leaf Foods?
Michael McCain, president of Maple Leaf Foods
More than two dozen arrested in GTA drug probe
Staying on the straight and narrow
2011 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG
Father-son relationship may play important role in later-life stress
Jankovic, Wozniacki upset in Cinci
Knife-buying tips
Tilda Swinton captivates as a man and a woman in Orlando
Tilda Swinton in "Orlando"
Does French concession prove folly of Tory census approach?
An employee makes his way to work at Statistics Canada in Ottawa on on July 21, 2010.
Pizza trusts keeping their structure in 2011
Outer beauty, inner peace
Kelly Deck
Ben and Jessica Mulroney welcome twins
Jessica and Ben Mulroney
Theatre as resurrection
Lucy Peacock as Nana in For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again.
Worried about weekends
Elvis: King of Rock & Roll, and potential takeover target
Michael Babad
It's all fun and games, as long as there's no sex
Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon in Beach Party
How your car's air conditioning works
Rob MacGregor
U.S. second quarter growth: Going down
Top four seeds move on at Rogers Cup
Roger Federer of Switzerland acknowledges the crowd after his win over Michael Llodra of France during the Rogers Cup at the Rexall Centre on August 12, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Conroy skates with Flames again
Calgary Flames Craig Conroy celebrates a Flames goal on Anaheim Ducks Jean-Sebastien Giguere in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, December 29, 2007. REUTERS/Patrick Price
Helena Guergis unhurt after car crash
Helena Guergis, the minister of state for the status of women, speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on April 1, 2010.
Television
A scene from Cougar Town
Blu-ray
Paul Gross in Gunless
Where are the AAA-rated teens?
Movies
Claire Danes as Temple Grandin
Overbay ponders Jays future
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay carries his bats following batting practice at the Blue Jays' spring training baseball facility in Dunedin, Fla. Tuesday, February 23, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
'Control freak' Stephen Harper versus 'pack journalism'
Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks to reporters at Red Cross headquarters in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2010.
Anti-HST petition's success a 'celebration of democracy'
British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell speaks at a news conference April 30, 2010.
Blagojevich jurors say they agree on 2 of 24 counts
What's that noise big rigs make?
Rob MacGregor
Photos: Day 1, PGA Championship
John Daly
The best of both worlds
The new Musqueam economy: real estate
Musqueam Chief Ernie Campbell on the site of a new cultural pavilion.
Loft living - in Muskoka
John Bentley Mays
Baltic stylings on the shore of Lake Ontario
Dave LeBlanc
Seafaring theme for an island retreat
Community role - plus clever retrofits - is key to sustainability
Woman accused of G20 vandalism released on bail
Kelly Pflug-Back, 21, sits in Allan Gardens on June 25. The tent city in the park was part of protests over G20 weekend in Toronto.
Tim Hortons sells bakery for $475-million in cash
Nalbandian masters Soderling
David Nalbandian of Argentina reacts after a shot against Robin Soderling of Sweden during their match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto August 12, 2010. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese
Analyst urges Apple to share its billions with stockholders
Michael Babad
Ten ways to protect your investing profits
Direct Energy buys Suncor gas assets
Suncor's head office in Calgary.
Justin Bieber donates thousands to flood relief
Bert Weiss of i106, Justin Bieber and Ali Harnell of AEG present a cheque to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for Flood Relief at the Bridgestone Arena on Aug. 11 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Stronach buyout unfair, pension fund argues
Frank Stronach
Ottawa plans new rules for boat migrants
Canadian navy portal vessels in the Strait of Juan De Fuca August 12, 2010, just South of Victoria.
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