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August 7

Porto humbles Benfica in Super Cup
Benfica's spanish goalkeeper Roberto, FC Porto´s midfielder from Brazil Fernando Reges, Benfica's Brazilian defence Anderson Silva "Luisao" and FC Porto´s Brazilian defender Maicon Roque (L to R) are pictured during their Portuguese Supercup football match at the Municipal Stadium in Aveiro, on August 7, 2010. Getty Images/MIGUEL RIOPA
The Cats come back on Bombers
Hamilton Tiger Cats defensive back Jerome Dennis tries to bring down Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Chris Davis during first half CFL football action in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, August 7, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/J.P. Moczulski
Nationals slither out of MLL season
Missing B.C. charter boat found, but no sign of fishermen
B.C. starts strong in Little League
Eakin strong in Canada Jr. scrimmage
Olivier Rjoy makes a save against Jeff Skinner during an inter-squad game at the national junior hockey team development camp in St. John's, N.L. on Saturday, August 7, 2010.THE CANADIAN PRESS /Andrew Vaughan
Success of globalization rests with G20, Paul Martin says
Former prime minister Paul Martin.
Cejka eyes first PGA title
Alex Cejka of Germany hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during round three at the Turning Stone Resort Championship at Atunyote Golf Club held on August 7, 2010 in Verona, New York. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Relentless Reds crush Chivas
Maicon Santos #29 of Toronto FC battles for the ball with Michael Umana #4 of Chivas USA during an MLS game at BMO Field on August 7, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
Rescuers call off search for plane that vanished off Cape Breton
Steve Fonyo arrested on fraud charges
Steve Fonyo: Mr. Fonyo saw his membership stripped this week because of 'multiple criminal convictions,' according to a news release from the Governor General’s office. Mr. Fonyo, who lost a leg to cancer in childhood, raised $13-million for cancer research by running across Canada in 1984. But he later struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, and had a string of criminal convictions for counts involving assault, impaired driving and breaching probation.
Governance and its discontents
Dream debut for Jays' Arencibia
Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia hits his second home run of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto August 7, 2010. The game was Arencibia's first major league start. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill
England begins rebuilding
England's coach Fabio Capello attends the 2010 World Cup group C first round football match against the USA on June 12, 2010 at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg.
Woman accused of faking cancer to raise money to spend weekend in jail
Lauded economist slams census decision
Renowned Canadian economist Sylvia Ostry.
Baghdatis, Nalbandian to duel in D.C.
Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus reacts to defeating Xavier Malisse of Belgium during their semifinal match on day 6 of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 7, 2010 in Washington, DC. Baghdatis won the match 6-2,7-6(7).
Swimming, but no diving, in New York dumpsters
People soak in the water at one of three portable dumpster pools in midtown Manhattan August 7, 2010 in New York City.
Bloodlines run strong at Junior camp
Boston Bruins rookie centre Tyler Seguin signs autographs for a group of young hockey players at the national junior hockey team development camp in St. John's, N.L. on Saturday, August 7, 2010.
Canadian Forces confirms helicopter was brought down by small arms fire
A Canadian Chinook helicopter prepares to remove a Howitzer from a forward operating base in the Panjwaii district of Afghanistan on July 9, 2010.
Another disastrous day for Woods
Tiger Woods
Jean Chrétien in fine form after surgery, doctor says
Former prime minister of Canada Jean Chretien delivers a speech at the 3rd Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh January 26, 2009. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed (SAUDI ARABIA)
Everton signs Arteta to five-year deal
Now I've upset the National Post
Conrad Black leaves after his bail hearing at Federal Court Friday July 23, 2010, in Chicago.
Police find three bodies in Regina housing complex
Evacuation order lifted after B.C. landslide
Mud and debris fills a valley after a landslide occurred near Meager Creek Hot Springs north of Pemberton, B.C., on August 6, 2010.
Aug. 7: Letters to the editor
Don't be so quick to repudiate Sarah Palin's 'refudiate'
Words are often created by mistakes. How aggranoying is that?
Make Canada the G20's permanent home
The only game in town?
Prairie zen
Author Will Ferguson
Mount Sinai staff probed for billing practices
A young boy runs pass Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto Sunday March 16, 2003.
Technology allows doctors to peek inside baby's brain
The magic of broccoli sprouts
Argos rally past Eskimos
Toronto Argonauts' Cory Boyd celebrates a touchdown against the Edmonton Eskimos during the first half of their CFL football game in Edmonton August 6, 2010. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber
Whitecaps cool the AC
A slow build to iconic status for Corvette racers
C5-R Corvette at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2001
Aug 7 & 8: What's in the stars for you this weekend?
Me, a happy camper? You bet your bacon bap
Elizabeth Renzetti
Kenneth Branagh plays detective, superbly
Kenneth Branagh in character as detective Kurt Wallander.
Magic spells, mysterious dons, busted myths
John Doyle
Lake Superior trail a taste of the coast in Central Canada
Anatomy of a Canadian superhero
A funny thing happened on the way to Carl Hiassen's career
Hiaasen still writes a weekly op-ed column in the Miami Herald. One of his latest targets was BP.
Plugging into walls - and everyday ephemera
Philippe Blanchard's Cave Rave combines a mural of cute cavemen with psychedelic lighting.
Eat, Pray, Love … the food in Ubud
Julia Roberts cycles past rice paddies in a scene from Eat, Pray, Love. Rice is a staple in Balinese cuisine.
How to plan your trip
Pop! go the modern-art clichés
Hi-Suede Multi Flower, 2008, by Takashi Murakami.
Visit a temple, find intimacy
The BEEP goes on. But why?
Illustration by Ben Clarkson for The Globe and Mail
Scott Pilgrim, after the film buzz
Michael Cera: Bam. Kapow. It's supernerd
Michael Cera poses at the premiere of the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California, July 27, 2010.
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