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April 5

SpiderTech cycling team continues to earn its spurs
Globe writer wins Sovereign Award
Best pictures from April 5
Children look at an Easter egg art installation, created by the Salaj family, in the village of Grabovnica, central Croatia.
Outremont Easter procession cancelled due to district's conflict with Hasidic Jews
Father George Lagodich stands in front of St Nicholas Russian Cathedral in Outremont, a borough of the city of Montreal, on Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Gateway pipeline-review process hits another snag as second native band pulls out
Protesters from the Heiltsuk First Nation rally in Vancouver against the proposed Enbridge pipeline, March 26, 2012.
Senators come up short in likely playoff preview
Ottawa Senators left wing Milan Michalek battles for the puck along the boards with Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg during second period NHL action in Ottawa, On Thursday April 5, 2012.
Sports leagues won't have to pay new fees this year
District coach with the Toronto Soccer Association Patrick "Laza" Lowe, centre, coaches a group of young soccer players with the Leaside Tigers at Flemingdon Park.
Teen charged with drunk driving in fatal crash
Cars pass behind a shrine of flowers and cards remembering David Chiang, who was killed on Mount Pleasant Ave., when the car he was riding in slammed into a pole, Toronto.
The missing accountability of the political masters
Auditor-General Michael Ferguson speaks about his report into the federal government's F-35 purchase during an Ottawa news conference on April 3, 2012.
The wrong answer to aboriginal overincarceration
Del Louie, who assaulted Coast Mountain Bus Company bus driver, Charles Dixon, arrives at the Provincial Criminal Court for his sentencing hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, November 29, 2011.
Leafs mercifully call tow truck for season's wreckage
A women yawns, left, as a Toronto Maple Leafs fan wears a paper bag on his head as the Maple Leafs play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Thursday, April 5, 2012.
CAQ alleges Quebec-Kahnawake illegal casino deal
Joe Delaronde, Kahnawake Casino Project communications officer poses outside their offices April 5, 2012.
Redemption in the Amen Corner
Tiger Woods
Wildrose promises private health care on public dime to shorten waiting times
Alberta Conservative Leader Alison Redford makes a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, April 5, 2012. Albertans go to the polls on April 23.
Leafs sign off at home with a win
Toronto Maple Leafs Colby Armstrong (L) rides Tampa Bay Lightning's Adam Hall into the boards in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto April 5, 2012.
TransLink executive bonuses set off storm of criticism
The pay and bonus package for someone like former BC Ferries’ CEO David Hahn, above, was appropriate, says Roger Gurr, whose consulting company specializes in executive compensation.
Canada routs Sweden in women's worlds warm-up
In Russia, there's room only at the top
Satuday's Hole of the Day
Masters 18th hole
McGuinty's magical, missing immigration-tax credit
Adam Radwanski
Cost of G20 police review expected to double
Police officers scuffle with demonstrators during a protest of the G20 summt in Toronto June 26, 2010.
McGuinty listening to NDP budget proposals
Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath speaks during an interview at Queens Park in Toronto, March 12, 2012.
Rival claims Jamie Dimon's bully pulpit
Introducing the next 'President' of the United States
Mattel's President Barbie
Low-ball bids drive down price of Etobicoke condo
1135 Royal York Rd., Toronto
Mission to Mississauga nets family-friendly home
3390 Sanderling Cres., Mississauga, Ont.
Chevron seeks relief from carbon tax
Chevron has retained David Molinski, a former assistant deputy minister in the energy ministry’s oil and gas division, to lobby the B.C. government on its behalf, according to the March report of the B.C. Lobbyists Registry.
Three bids - the one with $79,000 bonus wins
Done Deal, 49 Munro Park Ave., Toronto
Bieber imposter lured 12-year-old, police say
A rare, entry-level Cabbagetown home
Done Deal 37 Sword St., Toronto
The difference that is Phil
Phil Mickelson
Accept F-35s or lose regional spinoffs, DND warned in 2010
F-35
Two contenders for large Yonge Street condo
Done Deal, 55 Delisle Ave., No. 505
Two bidders in the running for Upper Beach semi
92 Burgess Ave., Toronto
McIlroy survives nerve-wracking return to Masters
Rory McIlroy
Price cut moves Toronto home in rough shape
117 Waniska Ave., Toronto
Casino has suitors if spurned by Toronto
Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan (right) listens to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission Chair Paul Godfrey speak during a press conference on Monday, March 12, 2012.
Canada not alone in rethinking F-35 purchase
A U.S. Marine F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet sits in a hangar after the roll-out ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on Feb. 24, 2012.
Bidding war for a home on a busy Toronto street
Done Deal, 1728 Bayview Ave., Toronto
Older Toronto condo delivers space bonus
61 St. Clair Ave., W., Toronto
Regina outpaces the rest of the country
A construction project in North West Regina.
Cherry's salary makes him a big, fat target for CBC cuts
Some day when they open Don Cherry’s head, all they’ll find is pits.
Women voters turn their backs on BC Liberals
The new face of female boxing in Canada
Bianca Paquin, a 14-year-old boxer, trains at Titans Gym in Halifax, Tuesday.
Bringing early childhood education to a village in Tanzania
Building a school in the Tanzanian village of Azimio Mswiswi.
GM's hockey helmet drive scores big
A still from one of Milos Raonic's ads for Tennis Canada's new youth program.
How do I get my three-year-old out of diapers?
Curious about ads in the loo? It's mutual
Zoom Media used Nielsen Research to find out who was watching its ads in gyms, in an effort to help advertisers target their commercials at a specific audience. Above, a Toronto fitness club with ad screens from Zoom Media, April 5, 2012.
Chris Tarry's album cover, designed by Rethink as a book
Rogers' latest reality venture: Canada's Next Broadcast Strategy
Kim McNulty gets her make-up applied while participating at Canada's Best Beauty Talent at L'Oreal Academy in Toronto, March 22, 2012.
Hike in gas took $1-billion from other spending, saving
Michael Babad
Fleury says seeing James's face pushed him to the edge
In this file photo former NHL star Theo Fleury talks to a reporter after a press conference where he commented on the arrest warrant issued for his former junior hockey coach, sex offender Graham James. Toronto October 13, 2010. (Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail)
Milos Raonic gets a pep talk
Pigtailed, pint-sized opponent menaces Milos Raonic
Pain at the pumps starts to squeeze economy
Gas prices are shown at an Esso station in Montreal, Wednesday, April 4 , 2012. Rising prices are starting to pinch the economy as a whole.
Canadian women's soccer team to face U.S. before heading to London
Canada's Christine Sinclair (12) and Carli Lloyd (10) fight for control of the ball with U.S.A. during the second half of CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying final soccer action at B.C. Place in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Regulator calls on bank boards to tighten lending policies
Julie Dickson, head of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), is calling on bank boards to ensure lending practices and policies are upheld.
Your car as your designated driver
Former NHL linesman Ray Scapinello on single-sex education
Former NHL linesman Ray Scampinello on single-sex education
The reward for today's investor? Think 2.6 per cent a year
Norman Rothery
Investor focuses on overlooked niche: warrants
Rachelle Berube
Georges St-Pierre not ready to say if he will make comeback in Montreal
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is photographed during a press conference at the Direct Energy Centre on April 28 2011.
Sorting through our readers' clutter: Your answers to our Spring Cleaning survey
Donald cleared after Masters scoring mix-up
Luke Donald
Ottawa to remove Attawapiskat's third-party manager
Housing conditions that led to a state of emergency in Attawapiskat.
Russian arms dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison
This 2010 file photo provided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration shows Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout in U.S. custody after being flown from Bangkok to New York.
How to share in a religious celebration - while avoiding awkward moments
Social media statecraft: A multiplatform strategy
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi: 'I’m well on my way to having more Twitter followers than one of the Calgary newspapers has readers.'
10 things to know when preparing your tax return
Tim Cestnick
Look abroad for high yields
Brazil's Finance Minister Guido Mantega said the government will cut payroll taxes in efforts to spur hiring in sectors ranging from textiles and plastics to the automotive industry.
Ottawa to review Target's move to Canada
Shoppers enter a Target store in Arvada, Colorado February 24, 2009. Target Corp said quarterly profit fell nearly 41 percent, worse than Wall Street expected, and that it would focus more on food and pharmacy products instead of trendy fashions to lure shoppers. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES)
Stenson's snowman costs him Masters lead
Henrik Stenson
The trouble at TIFF: Where are the crowds?
An outdoor sign on the front of the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto.
In politics, women just want the be told the truth
U.S Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney hugs wife Ann during his Illinois primary night rally in Schaumburg, Illinois, March 20, 2012.
The secrets to throwing out your excess stuff
Hunger Games and the power of merch
Liam Lacey
Alberta Ballet to base dance work on k.d. lang's music
k.d. lang performs on an open air stage as part of Luminato in downtown Toronto, June 17, 2011.
Mayor Ford drops appeal, agrees to audit of campaign expenses
Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford speaks at an announcement at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Toronto, March 9, 2012.
Cabinet would have known true F-35 costs: Auditor-General
Auditor-General Michael Ferguson speaks about his report into the federal government's F-35 purchase during an Ottawa news conference on April 3, 2012.
Aaron Ekblad named OHL rookie of the year
Barrie Colts defenceman Aaron Ekblad warms up before playing against the Oshawa Generals in regular season OHL hockey action in Oshawa, Ont., on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
Fair trade, sustainable development top Mulcair's economic agenda
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair addresses the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa on April 5, 2012.
Does your 'little Buddha' need to scrub a toilet?
Christy Clark corrects 'oversight' with $550 donation to B.C. Liberals
B.C. Premier Christy Clark in Victoria, Tuesday March 27,2012.
Chocolate making, an Easter tradition
Daniel Cortes tempers the chocolate before pouring it into trays to create the final chocolate bars. Habitual Chocolate was started by David Cook after learning how to roast cocoa beans when he was on coffee buying trips for his other business. The company buys direct from producers in Central and South America. In business for two years the company produces items for retail and for commercial use. The knowledge Cook learned from roasting and blending coffee beans is easily transferred to the chocolate business where the beans are roasted in a similar fashion. Workers prepare the cocoa beans both by hand and through automation.
How we remember our baby boy, one balloon at a time
How parents can help their kid stave off childhood obesity
Keshia Chante, Tara Oram sign on to YTV's 'The Next Star'
Singer Keshia Chante performing at the Marchesa fashion event raising funds for the Herbie Fund.
The close: Commodity producers drag on Dow, TSX
The exhilarating run that sent Canadian stocks soaring in early 2011 has made the second half of the year feel like a tragedy for many investors.
Woman pinned under TTC streetcar taken to hospital
'A punching bag' as a child, filmmaker fights back with Bully
Alex Libby is shown in the documentary film Bully.
A Globe writer's piles of stuff
Piles of stuff - "the detritus of life" - the author has saved over three decades, even though they're of little use to her today.
Arrests in Taylor Van Diest killing give family some peace
Kirstie Van Diest, left, Taylor Van Diest's twin sister, and Marie Van Diest, Taylor's mother, listen to an RCMP news conference in Armstrong , B.C., on Wednesday, April 5, 2012.
New bedside genetic tests pick the right drug, right away
Nurse Cheryl Charlebois swabs Wayne Laird's cheek.
Studies link drugs to eye ailments
Tanning beds may be to blame for skin cancer spike
Canadians prefer face time to tech time
Irish eyes smile on Harrington at Augusta
Conscience rights issue continues to dog Alberta election
Alberta premier Alison Redford answers questions during a news conference during a campaign stop in Calgary, Alberta, April 4, 2012.
Ikea-land and other things you may have missed this week
These computer generated renderings depict the Strand East development in a neighbourhood designed by furniture giant Ikea. The images are urban design concepts only.
Ham or lamb? The perfect wines for your Easter feast
Beppi Crosariol
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