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April 12

On constitutional questions, it's still Quebec vs. the rest of Canada
The Queen signs Canada's constitutional proclamation in Ottawa on April 17, 1982 as Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau looks on.
Best pictures from April 12
A boy plays with an abandoned tractor as a dog passes by in historical central Yangon.
U.S. company plans billion-dollar expansion of Trans Mountain pipeline
Kinder Morgan completed a controversial expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline through Jasper National Park several years ago and is looking to continue the expansion of the pipeline to increase capacity more than twofold.
Manitoba aboriginal leader looks to Iran for financial help
Chief Shawn Atleo (R) from British Columbia talks to candidate chief Terrance Nelson after the first ballot at the Canadian Assembly of First Nations annual meeting in Calgary, July 22, 2009.
McGuinty government talks tough to Ontario doctors
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is seen in this 2011 file photo.
Holdovers from Impact's second division days getting chance to play in MLS
School Board raises concerns over mediator appointment
Teachers from General Brock Elementary School wave to cars outside the school and hold up signs while on strike in Vancouver, British Columbia March 5, 2012.
Wildrose comes out on top after Alberta leaders debate
New Democratic Party Leader Brian Mason, Wildrose Alliance Leader Danielle Smith, Progressive Conservative Leader Alison Redford and Liberal Leader Raj Sherman take part in a televised debate in Edmonton ahead of Alberta's April 23 election.
Shoddy Senators second best in NYC
Roy MacGregor
And they're off and racing ... but where are the crowds?
Rod Mickleburgh
Finland eyes medal upgrade against Canada
Finland goalie Noora Raty, right,makes a save against Sweden forward Erika Grahm in the quarterfinals of the World Women's Ice Hockey Championships, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Burlington, Vt.
Pickton witness discarded in 1998 was used by Crown in 2003
Randi Connor, the Crown counsel who entered a stay of proceedings in January, 1998, for charges related to an alleged attack involving Robert Pickton one year earlier makes her way into testify at the missing woman's inquiry in Vancouver on April 10, 2012.
Ottawa seeks end to Quebec injunction prolonging gun registry
Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews talks about the gun registry during a news conference in Ottawa, Feb. 15, 2012.
Condo building protested as threat to 'drug market'
The Woodwards building, seen here July 25, 2005 was hoped to be the first step towards revitalization of the downtown east side.
Why the Titanic has captivated people for a century
Mrs. G.A. Harder and Mrs. Charles M. Hayes, survivors of the Titanic disaster, talking aboard the Carpathia after being rescued, April 1912. The Titanic was considered unsinkable but foundered in frigid Atlantic waters off Newfoundland after striking an iceberg. About 700 passengers survived in lifeboats, but some 1,500 perished in the sinking.
Flaherty heaps praise on Alberta, calls it vital to Canada's growth
In a speech pinned to last month's budget, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty highlighted initiatives he believes will support Alberta’s boom, including speedier environmental assessments for major energy projects.
Baby owl rescue
A baby great horned owl was saved and reunited with its family after it was blown out of its nest by Monday's gusting winds of up to 56 kilometres an hour.
Union urges Air Canada pilots to abandon plans for illegal job action
Air Canada planes sit on the tarmac at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, June 17, 2008.
National demonstrations will put Syrian ceasefire to the test
Syrian armoured personnel carriers are seen at the Wadi Khalid area near the Syrian border in northern Lebanon April 12, 2012.
Authorities will turn to Twitter if Stanley Cup trouble breaks out
Riot officers in downtown Vancouver June 15, 2011 during the Stanley Cup riot.
Early results an instant referendum on Flyers' shuffle
Eric Duhatschek
Flaherty sees softening in housing market
The growth of Canada Guaranty’s portfolio highlights a bet that both it and its new owners – including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan – are making on the resiliency of the housing market.
Unlucky indeed: Terrible events that happened on Friday the 13th
History's lessons on bygone by-elections
Google gives classic ads new fizz
A still from Coca-Cola's 1971 "Hilltop" ad, which featured the signature "I'd like to buy the world a Coke" chorus.
Jays team up with brewers - no, the other brewers
Fans line up for beer at the Toronto Blue Jays home opener against the Boston red Sox April 9, 2012.
Is 75 the new 65?
Engagement factors
Vancouver needs to answer back
Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) hits Vancouver Canucks right wing Alex Burrows (14) in front of the Canucks bench in the 3rd period during Game 1 their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoffs in Vancouver, British Columbia April 11, 2012. The Kings won 4-2.
Byron Bitz receives two-game suspension
Vancouver Canucks' Bryon Bitz (L) crashes with Calgary Flames' Tim Jackman during second period action in their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, April 5 , 2012.
Border staff cuts called direct attack on national security
A border officer watches his dog sniff through shipping boxes at a Canada Border Services Agency warehouse in Montreal on April 21, 2009.
Natural gas glut seeps into high-price markets
Workers change pipes at a natural gas drilling rig near Towanda, Pa. The shale gas boom in Canada and the United States is affecting natural gas prices in other markets.
B.C. Liberals mull centre-right union as NDP cements lead
B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins in Vancouver March 29, 2011.
COC hopes the way to IOC's heart is through stomach
IOC President Jacques Rogge speaks at a press conference on Saturday Aug. 14, 2010 in Singapore which will be host to the first ever Youth Olympic Games. The Youth Olympics, which runs through Aug. 26, features about 3,600 competitors aged 14 to 18 from 204 countries competing in the same 26 sports on the current Summer Olympics program. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
Coke's famous "I'd like to buy the world a Coke" chorus
A still from Coke's 1971 "Hilltop" ad.
Google's Project Re:brief brings the 1971 Coke "Hilltop" ad to life
A still from Google's ad for its re-imagined version of the "Buy the world a Coke" commercial
Watch Amil Gargano's "Drive it like you hate it" Volvo ad
Amil Gargano's "Drive it like you hate it" Volvo ad.
Watch Google and Volvo's "Long Way to Luray" ad
Irv Gordon has put 2.9-million miles on his Volvo PS1800S since he started driving it in 1966. Google's helped Volvo make an ad documenting Irv closing in on the three-million-mile mark.
Egypt's constituent assembly needs legitimacy
A street vendor sells bean sandwiches, with a sign which reads "Beans of 25 January Revolution", at Tahrir Square in Cairo March 14, 2012.
Bad laws make shooting death of Trayvon Martin as pre-ordained as a Greek tragedy
George Zimmerman, center, is directed by a Seminole County Deputy and his attorney Mark O'Mara during a court hearing Thursday April 12, 2012, in Sanford, Fla.
Broken hockey sticks put crimp in Bauer's game
Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos celebrates after scoring his 59th goal of the season on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ben Scrivens in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto, April 5, 2012. Mr. Stamkos is one of many NHL players using Bauer composite sticks.
Manitoba to appeal Graham James's sentence on sex charges
Graham James is seen in a Stony Mountain Institution mug shot acquired by the Winnipeg Free Press.
Why solar power can still eclipse natural gas
A seagull is silhouetted against the sun at dawn during a partial solar eclipse on Guadalmar beach in Malaga, Jan. 4, 2011.
Canadian coach calling for fan support once again ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Canada and coach Stephen Hart advanced to the next round of World Cup qualifying by virtue of their 0-0 tie with St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday. FILE PHOTO: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
White Star name sails on without Titanic
The White Star Line logo is seen on a bowl recovered from the wreck site of Titanic at the opening of a new exhibition called 'The Titanic and Liverpool, the untold story ' at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool, northern England, March 29, 2012. The 100th anniversary of the disaster falls on April 15.
Economic recovery leaving middle class behind
Job seekers stand in line at the Career Expo job fair in Portland, Ore. As a result of technology, more white-collar jobs are evaporating and making it difficult for the middle class to switch to another occupation.
RBC ready to pounce on Asian opportunities
Royal Bank of Canada is eyeing expansion in Asia.
Amazon stock jumps in wake of e-book antitrust suit
Bus warfare: UK Christian group uses ads to preach for gay therapy
Take an interactive tour of the Titanic
The Titanic leaves Southampton, England, on her maiden voyage to New York City. Five days into her journey, the ship struck an iceberg and sank, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 people.
An 'accredited' investor is not necessarily a savvy one
John Heinzl
3 top stock picks from Toron Capital's David Driscoll
The emergency marriage proposal
Castlerock looks to winners for more gains
How to be a better husband: one man's Journal of Best Practices
David Finch, who wrote about how he saved his marriage after finding out he had Asperger's at age 30. The memoir is called The Journal of Best Practices.
Take an interactive tour of the Titanic
The Titanic leaves Southampton, England, on her maiden voyage to New York City. Five days into her journey, the ship struck an iceberg and sank, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 people.
Editor's pick April 13 to 19
Cigdem Ozyaman of Turkey unloads her shotgun during a training session ahead of the ISSF Shooting World Cup at the Olympic shooting venue in London April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SHOOTING)
Moments: Caught on Camera, April 13 to 19
Cigdem Ozyaman of Turkey unloads her shotgun during a training session ahead of the ISSF Shooting World Cup at the Olympic shooting venue in London April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SHOOTING)
Your best photos of urban scenes
Rachel Dratch: Funny enough, but not pretty enough for mainstream?
Rachel Dratch at the premiere of Baby Mama in New York City at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.
When a heavy workload and family pressures take a toll
Should I blow the whistle on my cheating friend?
Prisoner of Tehran: Compelling, but too fast-paced for its own good
Barbara Yaraghi stars in Prisoner of Tehran, based on the bestselling international memoir by Marina Nemat.
Brent Sutter won't return for Flames
The Calgary Flames' Mike Cammalleri , left, Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla listen to head coach Brent Sutter's instructions during a game against the Dallas Stars in Calgary, March 26, 2012.
Canadian canola on pace for record
Western Canadian canola plantings look could reach 20 million to 21 million acres this spring, smashing last year’s record high of 18.5 million acres.
GMP's bond expansion shows results
GMP Capital Inc.'s former CEO Kevin Sullivan, left, and current CEO and president Harris Fricker.
Trayvon Martin's parents: symbols of dignity, grace and compassion
The parents of Trayvon Martin, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, watch a television broadcast in Washington April 11, 2012, of a news conference by Special Prosecutor Angela Corey announcing charges against George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida.
Former Leafs captain Rick Vaive cleared of drunk driving charge
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive enters a courthouse where he is expected to receive his sentence on impaired driving charges in Newmarket, Ont., on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Conservatives won't hold formal event to mark Constitution's 30th birthday
The Queen signs Canada's constitutional proclamation in Ottawa on April 17, 1982 as Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau looks on.
The close: Dow sees biggest rally in one month
Watch Caine's Arcade video
Anatomy of slapstick: a three-part case study of one banana peel
Moe Howard, Shemp Howard and Larry in a 1955 Three Stooges film: Their slapstick involves cruelty and predictability.
Solemnly raising a glass to toast the Titanic
Hillary's scrunchie and other things you may have missed this week
Google earnings meet expectations
Felicien aims for a new legacy
Hurdler Perdita Felicien, who now lives in Calgary, Alta., trains at the Glenmore Atheltic Park Monday, June 20, 2011.
David Suzuki laments Tory-imposed 'chill' on green groups
David Suzuki speaks to The Globe and Mail's editorial board as Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation, looks on in Toronto on April 12, 2012.
Caine's cardboard arcade goes viral
Killer fungi threatens food security
Canada won't contribute to euro zone bailout fund
As part of National Flag day, a Canadian Maple Leaf flag flies near the Peace tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Feb.15, 2012.
Six tech stocks that rate better than Apple
Qatar Airways urges more landing rights
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker talks about the company's expansion plans during a press conference in Montreal.
Remains of missing Brampton woman found in field, police confirm
Peel Police Inspector George Koekkoek is reflected in a TV monitor while announcing that the remains of Poonam LITT, who had gone missing in 2009, were discovered in Caledon, during a news conference in Brampton, April 12, 2012.
David Ford hopes to grab Olympic spot
David Ford
BlackRock bids to become broker dealer
BlackRock Inc. CEO Laurence Fink. BlackRock, the world's largest money manager by assets, has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to compete as a broker dealer against big Wall Street banks.
U.S. firm says it has support to proceed with Trans Mountain pipeline
File photo of an existing section of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Teens will defend their innocence forever - if you let them
Here come the price target hikes for Dollarama
Darcy Keith
Podcast: One last look at another lost Leafs season
A Toronto Maple Leafs fan holds up a sign commenting on their run of missing the playoffs, extending the franchise-worst streak to seven seasons, during their 3-0 loss to Carolina Hurricanes in NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday.
Ancient cave discovery unlocks secrets of superbugs
A researcher is shown in Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Cavern National Park, with calcite formations shown in the background.
China's pollution crackdown will help rare earths market
Rare earth to be exported is seen at the Port of Lianyungang in Lianyungang city. While more countries press China to play be global trade rules, incidents such as the sudden ban on rare earth metals suggests the opposite is happening.
Vote: Do you have more stateside shopping in your plans?
Are China hopes driving stocks?
An investor looks at the stock price monitor at a private securities company last month in Shanghai.
Sony promises change after record loss
Sony Corp.'s new president and CEO Kazuo Hirai speaks during a news conference at company headquarters in Tokyo, April 12, 2012. Mr. Hirai's brief honeymoon as Sony's new chief has ended abruptly as the struggling electronics giant doubled its annual loss forecast, sending its shares tumbling.
Tory cuts open borders to child pornographers and gun runners, union says
Jean-Pierre Fortin, national president of the Customs and Immigration Union, denounces cuts to border service at a Paliament Hill news conference on April 12, 2012.
Sing Tao Daily lays off Canadian copy editors, translators
Cof Sing Tao Daily, published by Torstar and Ming Pao, are seen in a 2004 file photo.
IMF chief lowers target for financial support
Christine Lagarde, director of the International Monetary Fund, says Europe’s debt crisis is the biggest global risk currently.
Pettersson takes control, wins RBC Heritage
Carl Pettersson
David Bergen makes short list for IMPAC prize
David Bergen
Pregnancy risk: Pre-eclampsia higher in certain immigrant groups, study finds
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