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Maverick artist Colette Urban loved to live on the edge
Colette Urban for Obit. Credit: Jillian Parsons Limited Possession - 2011 Performance project documenting the car storage operation at Full Tilt Newfoundland. The images were reproduced in a 2012 edition calendar accompanied by quotes from Marilyn Monroe. This project was exhibited at Grunt Gallery 2011.
The struggle to control Mandela’s legacy
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ex-wife of ailing Nelson Mandela, addresses journalists in Soweto, June 28, 2013. Mandela is showing a "great improvement" in his health compared to a few days ago, she said."I'm not a doctor but I can say that from what he was a few days ago there is great improvement.”
Delayed prosecution of sex abuse case prompts changes to policies
Weekend could see heat records fall in Lytton and Lillooet
Contract ruling adds fuel to the fire
Marcus Gee
Wife of man convicted of human trafficking speaks out for first time
Saving Siksika Nation, a microcosm of province’s plan
Marty Woods’ home has not been cleared by authorities for re-entry, but he is there anyway. takes a tour of his mud and flood soaked home at the Siksika Nation June 25, 2013. The native reserve was badly hit by the Bow river June 22, 2013, 200 homes were flooded and over 600 homes are still with out power and drinkable water. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)
In pictures: The family factor in Vancouver Canadians baseball
Linnea Gibbs, a huge Vancouver Canadians baseball fan who also billets players in her home, sits at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 19, 2013, with two of the players she currently hosts, pitcher Alvido Jimenez, left, and third baseman Andy Fermin.
Island of Corsica eager to host opening stage of Tour de France
Radioshack-Leopard team riders cycle during a training session for the centenary Tour de France cycling race in Porto-Vecchio, June 28, 2013 on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. The race will start on June 29 with a 213km stage from Porto-Vecchio to Bastia.
A balanced B.C. budget, yes - but growing debt, too
Gary Mason
Canada School of Public Service under scrutiny
Jocelyne Bourgon testifies at the Gomery Inquiry in December, 2004.
Ray throws four TD strikes to rally Argos past rival Ticats
Toronto Argonauts Andre Durie celebrates Jason Barnes touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during first half CFL action in Toronto on Friday, June 28, 2012.
The Tour de France: An odyssey on wheels
GTA transit pitch leaves Premier with dilemma
Adam Radwanski
New Toronto park doubles as flood protection
The West Don Lands along the banks of the Don River are seen in Toronto, Friday June 28, 2013.
Shoalts: Penguins and Letang in contract showdown
David Shoalts
Cavaliers catch a rising Canadian star
Cleveland Cavaliers first-round draft pick Anthony Bennett answers questions at his introductory news conference at the NBA team’s training facility in Independence, Ohio, on Friday.
The Indian Summer Festival aims to 'baffle,' entertain, and stir the pot
Marsha Lederman
Canadian Olynyk welcomes chance to play for Celtics
Wichita State's Carl Hall guards Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk (13) during the first half of a third-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 23, 2013.
Come to Vancouver! Damp, grey Vancouver
Columnist Stephen Quinn.
Calgary couple’s incredible canoe journey across Canada
It has now been more than six years since Geoff and Pam MacDonald of Calgary set out to paddle across Canada.
Blair: Time for Raptors to go all in for Wiggins
Andrew Wiggins smiles along side his mother Marita Payne-Wiggins, right, during a ceremony, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Huntington W.Va.
The sushi smackdown: Battle Yaletown
Alexandra Gill
3 top stock picks from Contra The Heard’s Benj Gallander
Benj Gallander.
Is there ever an excuse for not voting?
Elizabeth Renzetti
How a ‘gentle’ American is shaking up Israel
Rabbi Dov Lipman at his home in the israeli town of Bet Shemesh, Israel. He rose to national attention for his work in combating extremism in Bet Shemesh and speaking on behalf of moderate Haredim (ultra-Orthodox) . He is 17 on the list of Yair Lapid's political party "Yesh Atid" party.
Decisions made this weekend will shape Leafs and define Nonis’ tenure
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis talks to reporters in the team's locker room May 16, 2013. The Leafs wrapped up their post season after a devastating loss to the Boston Bruins Monday night. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)
Mark Carney not only played goal for the Oxford Blues hockey team, he also managed it
Mark Carney not only played goal for the Oxford Blues hockey team, he also managed it.
Would you eat in a restaurant that seats only solo diners?
Canada needs to be better prepared for the next flood
Crews work at the scene of a rail bridge collapse and rail car derailment over the Bow River, southeast of downtown Calgary, on June 27, 2013.
Best pictures from June 28
Trailblazer Paris Jr. would like to see more black coaches and executives
‘When I was playing … ’ John Paris Jr. says, ‘I didn’t have a coach to look to. My only question was why. It was explained to me it just didn’t happen. That’s why I decided to make it happen.’
On eve of NHL draft, Seth Jones poised to take hockey to new heights
Draft prospects Seth Jones, right, and Jonathan Drouin take in the view from the Empire State Building in New York this week. The NHL will hold its annual draft in Newark, N.J., on Sunday.
A second chance to ride for cancer research
Phil Anzarut says he’s feeling great and ready to ride. Shown with him are his wife Alissa and three children, from left to right, Rina, Noah and Marlo.
Job satisfaction high with young Canadians running businesses
Young workers who have their own businesses have greater work-life balance and satisfaction.
Wajax insiders go bargain hunting
Bullish on Teradyne
For Netflix founder Reed Hastings, the show must go online
Illustration of Reed Hastings, founder and chief executive officer, Netflix Inc.
Shifting markets make for interesting opportunities
Analyst puts his ‘probability bet’ on index funds
Watch: Tour de France officials disagree with Armstrong's claim
Verizon entry would intensify battle over wireless spectrum
A photo illustration shows the Verizon wireless logos on a mobile phone screen in California on June 6, 2013. Verizon’s potential entry into the Canadian market could make waves at an upcoming spectrum auction.
Debt burden crimps young couple
The power of compounding – at your fingertips
John Heinzl
Brazeau, Harb threatened with legal action over Senate expenses repayment
Senator Patrick Brazeau talks to media on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, Feb.12, 2013.
How to hedge against a loonie in decline
Rob Carrick
Hello, yield hunters. It's Verizon calling
David Milstead
Pregnant? You should still be promoted
Leah Eichler
Shale gives Obama elbow room on climate change
Eric Reguly
As Obama targets climate change, Westinghouse bangs the nuclear drum
Westinghouse CEO Danny Roderick shows a photo of a nuclear plant the U.S. firm is building in China.
More questions than answers from Obama on Keystone pipeline
Michael Babad
Leafs GM Nonis says all is quiet on the trade front two days before NHL draft
Dave Nonis during a press conference at the Air Canada Centre on Jan 9 2013. 2013.
What readers thought of my disdain for the Royals
Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge depart Westminster Abbey after celebrating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation in London on June 4, 2013.
Habs make it official, use compliance buyout on defenceman Kaberle
Montreal Canadiens Tomas Kaberle stretches during their training camp Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Brossard, Que.
Swapping a shooter for a shutter with Toronto’s gun buyback
Staff Sergeant Chris Boddy of the Toronto Police Service inspects a shotgun handed over by Antonio Gomes, June 19, 2013. Pixels for Pistols is a program where gun owners receive a new digital camera in return for the gun and is a joint endeavour between the Toronto Police Service and Henry’s camera stores.
A Texas senator takes a stand – a very lengthy stand
Tabatha Southey
High River meat plant employing 2,000 people to remain closed for another week
A group of houses are surrounded in flood water in High River, Alberta, south of Calgary June 23, 2013.
Michael Palin on why ‘you’ve got to go smell the earth, see it, look at it’
Michael Palin meets and talks geography and anthropology with the Globe and Mail editorial board on June 27, 2013. Palin is well known for his work with Monty Python and his BBC series on travelling around the world.
Editor's letter: One thing Monty Python’s Michael Palin takes seriously
Michael Palin meets and talks geography and anthropology with The Globe and Mail editorial board on June 27, 2013.
The close: TSX up sharply, RIM falls 26%
A trader signals to for a price on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, June 26, 2013.
Metrolinx threatens to suspend LRT work unless councillors reaffirm support
Bruce McCuaig is president and CEO of Metrolinx.
Daughn Gibson’s music is tall, dark and handsome – just like him
Me Moan, streaming now at NPR.com, is Daughn Gibson’s second album, a cinematic follow-up to his more austere All Hell debut.
Mireille Enos: an actress both gifted and grown-up, even in a zombie movie
Johanna Schneller
Mad Men to the Hangover movies: On small screens and large, drinking is everywhere
Leah McLaren
Paul Gross, Ronnie Hawkins among 74 appointments to Order of Canada
Ronnie Hawkins
Pride Weekend event roundup
Various shots of Church Street in Toronto, Ont. Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
My advice to Stephen Harper: you need a major make-over
Gerald Caplan
Why mothers-to-be are going crazy for 'Delivery Day' makeovers
Battle for control of biotech firm Bioniche heats up
Graeme McRae, CEO of Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., poses for a photo in the company's animal vaccination facility in Belleville, Ont., on March 26, 2012. A battle for control of Bioniche has heated up, with a dissident group opposed to attempts to sell the company’s animal health business.
Damian Barr: ‘It’s okay to tell your story’
Caricature of Damian Barr by Anthony Jenkins
Booked: A literary travel guide for the stay-at-home vacationer
Getting to know Canada by reading its great books.
Readers’ picks: What you’re telling us to read about Canada
Corinna Chong’s offbeat summer read, and other new indy releases
Corinna Chong
Searching for the ‘savour of the soil’ in Canadian literature
Detail of illustration prepared for the print version of this story
Editors’ choice: The best of the bestsellers
Detail from the cover of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
OSC’s growing deficit supports case for fee increases
The OSC has alleged the Ernst & Young audit of China’s Zungui Haixi was not in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Why a childhood in nature matters
Spending time outside as children – like this girl at Tall Grass Prairie, Manitoba – creates healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Conservation Volunteers program supports biodiversity, engages employees
Nexen students work with the Nature Conservancy Canada’s Conservation Volunteers program to help support healthy ecosystems.
For greater happiness and health, take time for nature
Conservation Volunteers building burrowing owl nests, SK
Short-sellers, quit playing games with RIM
Sean Silcoff
Keep your powder dry with gold miners
Workers stand beside machinery in the Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan in this file photo.
Get out and enjoy the summer
Emily Haines, lead singer of the band Metric, performs during the Mazda Gamechanger Exclusive Live Event on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in New York City, New York.
Nelsen annoyed TFC short-handed after Canada callups
Toronto FC 's Head Coach Ryan Nelsen
Five things to do on Canada Day weekend
Radio comedian Pierre Brassard hams it up, Sunday, using the likeness of Queen Elizabeth that appears on the Canadian two dollar bill. Brassard is the subject of much attention as British photographers and writers flock to interview the man who managed to speak to the Queens while pretending to be Canadian Prime Minsiter Jean Chretien last week.
Where to watch fireworks this weekend
Honest to goodness: Should I tell her about her bad sexual odour?
CN Railway reports second quarter earnings, Monday
CN Railway reports second quarter earnings on Monday, July 22,
What’s the top car in Canada? Hint: Not Honda Civic
2013 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan
OPP make arrest in manhunt near CFB Petawawa after stabbing death
CFB Petawawa
Sex scandal forces Laval mayor to quit
Laval Mayor Alexandre Duplessis takes a few questions on Friday June 28, 2013 in Laval, Que. The replacement mayor of Laval, Que., says he did not solicit - or receive - sexual favours from a prostitute. He says he was the victim of an extortion attempt.
Death in house fire called homicide by Vancouver police
What to do in Toronto: June 28 to July 5
Coupland’s Museum of the Rapture, 2012, by Douglas Coupland
Architect D'Arcy Jones rescues a Vancouver condo stuck in the 90s
Vancouver condo designed by architect D'Arcy Jones. When a 40-something professional couple came to Mr. Jones with a boxy, 2,050-square-foot condo still locked into its mid-ninties design DNA, he found a way to liberate the structure without wrecking it.
The loonie is overvalued – and the Bank of Canada has room to act
The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2012 lucky Loonie coin in 2012.
In Vancouver, a condo reno that revives
Vancouver condo designed by architect D'Arcy Jones. When a 40-something professional couple came to Mr. Jones with a boxy, 2,050-square-foot condo still locked into its mid-ninties design DNA, he found a way to liberate the structure without wrecking it.
Rubenstein: Heart of golf tournament season is here
Silhouette of a golfer
Ten movies: Charting the evolution of the disaster flick
In a post-Cold War world, such films as Armageddon showed devastation coming from natural disasters or alien attacks.
Negotiations delay West Vancouver home sale
Province takes control of High River as residents begin returning home
A couple from High River walk back to their pick-up truck after they listened to a live press conference which announced re-entry plans to their flooded town. Some residents of High River can return to their homes tomorrow (Saturday, June 29), and others will be able to tour the community by bus, said Rick Fraser, the Associate Minister of Regional Recovery and Reconstruction for High River
With the 6th pick, cap space, Flames in unique spot at NHL draft
Jay Feaster
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