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Theatre critic Gina Mallet ‘never gave up on a story’
Food was something that occupied Gina Mallet personally as well as professionally. Noisy restaurants and trendy wine labels were but a few of her pet peeves.
Mitchell impresses in his CFL debut as Stampeders beat Bombers
Calgary Stampeders' Bo Levi Mitchell (19) throws against Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Kenny Mainor (54) during the first half of their CFL game at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg Friday, July 26, 2013.
Harper’s focus for North shifts from sovereignty to development
Prime Minister Stephen Harper waves as he leaves the swearing in of the federal cabinet at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on July 15, 2013.
Encarnacion's two home runs in one inning, one a grand slam, seals win for the Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Houston Astros in Toronto July 26, 2013.
Premiers discuss disaster mitigation in wake of Alberta floods and Lac-Mégantic
The premiers are calling for new funds to protect buildings from natural disasters.
Water: fresh and frozen, it is Canada’s essence, our unsinkable legacy
Adam van Koeverden trains at the Burloak Canoe Club in Oakville, Ont. Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Winnipeg Jets re-sign forward Blake Wheeler to six-year, $33.6-million contract
Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) warms up on day three of training camp in Winnipeg on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
Coast guard receives approval to clean-up WWII-era shipwreck off B.C. coast
The Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski transport ship, which ran aground and sank off the coast of British Columbia in 1946, is shown in an undated handout photo.
Lac-Mégantic prepares to hold commemorative mass
At the St. Agnes church a statue of Jesus Christ faces east towards downtown Lac-Mégantic, Quebec July 12, 2013, the site of a deadly train derailment that is feared to have claimed 50 lives.
How do you fit a new school in downtown Vancouver?
The Vancouver School board is learning to build up, not out.
High Riverites want their town back as it was
A house in Riverside Villas in High River, Alta., is vacant and severely damaged, as seen on July 23, 2013.
Holyday and Milczyn drop the gloves in the last week of Etobicoke by-election
Progressive Conservative candidate Doug Holyday and a group of campaign workers were out knocking on doors in Etobicoke, Ontario Friday, July 26, 2013. The Etobicoke-Lakeshore by-election is on August 1/2013. The Globe and Mail
Best pictures from July 26
Britain's team perform in the synchronised swimming team free final during the World Swimming Championships at the Sant Jordi arena in Barcelona July 26, 2013. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SWIMMING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Isaac set to make Ticats debut with huge chip on shoulder
Brandon Isaac is ready to blow off some steam in his first game as a Ticat.
Emerging First Nations leader says indigenous rights ‘transcend’ any piece of legislation
Derek Nepinak organized a competing meeting on the Onion Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan
Martinez remembers El Perfecto ‘like it was today’
Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez tips his cap to the crowd after getting his 200th career win against the Atlanta Braves in Montreal, June 18, 1993. It is looking more and more that the 36-year existence of the Montreal Expos is coming to an end and that their final home game will be Wednesday night at Olympic Stadium.
Pence and sensibility? A Jane Austen tenner isn't pound foolish
Elizabeth Renzetti
Chris Spence applied for top jobs months after allegations
Former Toronto District School Board director Chris Spence, is interviewed in Toronto, Ontario Thursday, July 25, 2013.
A sixth or seventh thing that annoys readers
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou? Sounds good, as does a comfy coastal perch overlooking an endless horizon. Pass the Chablis! Chanel sweatshirt, $3,375, pants, $2,600 at Chanel boutiques across Canada. Manolo Blahnik shoes, $725, Equipment silk blouse, $316 at Holt Renfrew. HBC blanket, $350 at Hudson’s Bay. Picnic basket, $125 at Cynthia Findlay Antiques.
Canadian Rory MacDonald greeted with mixed reception at weigh-in for Ellenberger bout
Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald (right) talks to coach Firas Zahabi at a public workout in Seattle, Wednesday, July 24, 2013. MacDonald faces American Jake (The Juggernaut) Ellenberger on a televised UFC card Saturday.
Former budget officer to shadow PBO from the University of Ottawa
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page is expected to be named Jean-Luc Pepin Research Chair on Canadian Government at the University of Ottawa next week.
Alouettes’ defensive tackle Scooter Berry out for the season with torn ACL, LCL
Montreal Alouettes' Scooter Berry heads off the field with an injury during the first half of their CFL game against Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Berry suffered a torn ACL and LCL on July 25, 2013, making him a scratch for the rest of the season.
Moments: Caught on Camera, July 29 to August 2
A man prepares balloons for supporters of the Cambodian People Party during an election rally on the last day of campaigning in central Phnom Penh July 26, 2013. Cambodia will hold the general elections on July 28.
Death of a racehorse: Strait of Dover’s handlers recall his final hours
Share your best photos of patterns
North Korean soldiers clap as they listen to President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea Kim Yong-nam (unseen) deliver a speech ahead of a mass gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang", in Pyongyang July 26, 2013, as part of celebrations ahead of the 60th anniversary of the signing of a truce in the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Judge tells Ontario to postpone changes to physical therapy
Sportswoman stretching her leg
A tasting tour of Tofino, B.C.
Chef Tim May, of RedCan Gourmet, prepares wild Pacific salmon First Nations style, on a spit over an open fire, at Pacific Sands Resort on Wednesday night in Tofino, B.C.. Pacifc Sands and RedCan Gourmet host and cater the beachside BBQ Wednesday and Saturday nights throughout the summer.
Two friends in Calgary discover they are really long-lost brothers
Chris Dyson and Avrum Gordon (far left and centre) worked together at the CP Rail yards in Calgary and became buddies. Then came a stunning bit of information: the two of them, it turns out, were brothers. They live in Calgary, Alberta. Pictured on the right is their third brother, Jay Dyson.
In pictures: Before and after
That was then, this is now. How water levels have fallen on Georgian Bay
Everything you ever wanted to know about ETFs
Rob Carrick
Moving back, moving on: Life after the flood in High River
Much of downtown High River, Alberta is vacant and under construction as seen on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. A pile of material sits in a parking lot of a vacant apartment building Photo by Chris Bolin / For The Globe and Mail
Entrepreneur’s portfolio emphasizes downside protection
Daniel Morton
Water levels reach record lows in Ontario cottage country
Water used to be right up almost to Lauren Patchett, 21, cottage in Waubaushene on Georgian Bay on July 18, 2013 but water levels have significantly lowered in Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay area.
Sylvie, 55, has done the spadework for a worry-free retirement
"My retirement plans are fairly simple," Sylvie says.
Wind CEO denies wireless rules hurt Big Three
Wind Chairman and CEO Anthony Lacavera says Ottawa’s “spectrum gifts” to large carriers in the 1980s and 1990s have created an imbalance.
When trimming your winners is a wise move
John Heinzl
The sensible way to evaluate earnings? Take the long-term view
Norman Rothery
North American restaurants: Scouring the menu for growth
Dunkin’ Donuts’ name recognition gives its store base an opportunity for expansion.
Share this: pretty soon, Vancouver will be sharing absolutely everything
Stephen Quinn for column logo
Hunter Mahan leads RBC Canadian Open
Hunter Mahan
X Day? What to call the August long weekend
Fireworks explode following the grandstand show during the 101st Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta Sunday, July 14, 2013.
As consumers fret over prices, big grocers take fight Down East
Less than two weeks after Loblaw Cos. Ltd. announced a $12.4-billion takeover of Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., arch-rival Wal-Mart Canada Corp. launched its first super centre in Atlantic Canada.
Website owner charged over grisly video in Magnotta case rearrested in Edmonton
Luka Rocco Magnotta in a courtroom sketch, Jan. 9, 2013 in Montreal.
Former Blue Jays broadcaster Cheek to be honoured at Baseball Hall of Fame
Tom Cheek called every single Blue Jays game from the first game on April 7, 1977 until June 3, 2004.
Brooke Henderson wins 2013 Royale Cup
Brooke Henderson wins Royale Cup
Making sense of the science behind emotions
The study of emotions was once considered the ultimate “soft” science, but now it is among the hottest areas of academics.
What would you pay for the stick Gretzky used to score his 1,000th lifetime goal?
Wayne Gretzky poses for this 1972 photo. Shawn Chaulk, a quick-to-smile former Newfoundlander whose hoard of everything Wayne Gretzky makes grown men weak in the knees, says it's all been nothing more than an attempt to get closer to the game he loves.
Quebec, B.C. take steps to bridge Canada's energy divide
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois said she remains open to TransCanada Corp.’s proposed west-to-east oil pipeline.
After 'brutal' stretch of golf, Weir makes progress
Mike Weir
Celine Dion gets top Order of Canada honour
Celine Dion is elevated to Companion of the Order of Canada, by Governor General David Johston in Quebec City on Friday July 26, 2013.
Hain Celestial’s Irwin Simon: An insatiable appetite for organic foods
Illustration of Irwin Simon, president and chief executive officer, Hain Celestial Group Inc.
How giving can help you get ahead at the office
Leah Eichler
Bereaved parents embark on ‘amazing journey’ to help others
Ginny and Kerry Dennehy began cycling across Canada last May and plan to reach Newfoundland on Aug. 11.
Lessons I learned from SNC-Lavalin’s woes
Gwyn Morgan
Manulife going ahead with two office tower developments in Western Canada
Manulife Financial headquarters in Toronto.
RCMP want 'all' of Liberal senator’s expense records back to 2003
Senator Mac Harb arrives to the East Block of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 29, 2013.
Weiner’s libido moves in mysterious ways
Tabatha Southey
Class-action lawsuit launched against BC Hydro over smart meters
Gary Murphy, Chief Project Officer for Smart Metering at BC Hydro, opens a box containing smart meter units which have been installed in homes around BC. The smart meters wirelessly transmit data back to BC Hydro.
Glen Abbey easy choice for Jim Nelford's induction
Jim Nelford, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee
Censoring online porn: A Rorschach test for Internet freedom
Protesters hold black posters to symbolize censorship
Vancouver PR man was master of photo op
‘Whimsy,’ Tom Butler wrote, ‘is the soft underbelly of the news desk.’ He had a flair for the flamboyant as a creative PR consultant.
Whitecaps striker Mattocks recuperating from arthroscopic knee injury
Vancouver Whitecaps' Darren Mattocks, of Jamaica, corrals the ball with his foot during the first half of an MLS soccer game against Real Salt Lake in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday August 11, 2012.
‘Seducing the boys club:’ Women sue Merrill Lynch for gender-discriminatory training
Barrick Gold reports second-quarter earnings, Thursday
Crews load and unload consumer products at the Port of New Orleans along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana June 23, 2010.
How Asian buyers are boosting Vancouver’s luxury housing market
The view from one of the Vancouver houses featured in a recent tour of luxury homes in the region.
Elliot Lake mall owner was a slave-driving, unethical boss, employee tells inquiry
<strong />Bob Nazarian, owner of the ill-fated Algo Centre Mall, talks to reporters ahead of testifying at the inquiry into the mall's collapse in Elliot Lake, Ont., on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.
Diplomats escalate job action to 15 largest missions; up from three
Foreign service officers protest in front of the Canadian embassy in Washington in May.
Signs of renewal amid Detroit's rubble
Michael Babad
Whitecap CEO buys German-focused junior PRD Energy
Guy Clark is a songwriter's songwriter
The lead track on Guy Clark’s My Favorite Picture Of You is a loving, not sad, song about his wife, who passed away last year.
Celebrating R. Murray Schafer: A vision that knows no compromise
Composer R. Murray Schafer is photographed taking in a rehearsal of The Love That Moves the Universe on Oct 11 2012 at Koerner Hall.
Bullish on Precision Drilling
Workers tap deep into North Dakota’s Bakken formation, on a Precision Drilling rig.
Casting a critical eye on Amy Winehouse and the 27 Club
Leah McLaren
My partner and I want to take a year off work to travel. How do we get our dream off the ground?
Blackhawks reward Joel Quenneville with three-year contract extension
Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a press conference in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
Vivendi unlocks the next level of value
Copies of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 video game published by Activision Blizzard, formerly owned by Vivendi, are displayed in a shop in Rome, in this October 16, 2012 file photo.
Proxy battle underway at Genesis Land Development
Newly formed activist firm Smoothwater intends to file a dissident proxy circular with the aim of electing a new slate of directors at Calgary-based Genesis Land Development.
Travel deals to ensure summer never ends
Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
At the close: TSX closes lower as worries over China linger
Searching for sea otters by kayak
Nuchatlitz Inlet near Vancouer Island offers great opportunities to view sea otters in the wild.
Aaron Yoon returns to Canada after being jailed for terrorism overseas
Aaron Yoon is shown in a 2006 yearbook photo from South Collegiate Institute in London, Ont.
Touring the streets of Manhattan on a humble two-wheeler
Jocelyn Steiber, the owner of Jost Social Media, wears wedges while riding a Citi Bike in New York, June 27, 2013.
Location of this Vancouver studio unit made it a quick sell
Finally! Canadians able to pay at U.S. pumps with credit again
Does the consumer price index actually track rising prices?
A cash register displays a balance due for purchases at Target store.
The maturing Spin Doctors find a home in the blues
Spin Doctors. From left to right is Eric Schenkman, Aaron Comess, Chris Barron and Mark White.
Hiker mauled by polar bear during trip through park in Labrador
Talking Points: A really big bird, full-moon effect, real-life Inception
PUT A BIRD ON IT: A giant blue cock by German sculptor Katharina Fritsch has been installed on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth, where it cheekily mocks the statues of great males – Lord Nelson, George IV and the generals Henry Havelock and Charles James Napier – that surround it. “Humour is always a big thing for me,” the artist told the Guardian. The sculpture, called Hahn/Cock, will be in the London square for 18 months. It’s sure to inspire plenty of jokes while it’s there. Noting that it has been “erected” in the square, the Guardian added that “no double entendre is too good for it,” which is hard to argue with.
Sarah Dunant puts her focus on powerful men in saga of the Borgias
English fiction writer Sarah Dunant in 2009
Gritty tales for gritty times from Andrew F. Sullivan
Andrew F. Sullivan
On decoding Quebec, a place that ‘thinks and suffers in two languages’
The skyline of Montreal at night, 1989
Murder, betrayal, cheese: The Telling Room has it all
Author Michael Paterniti
Rhidian Brook: ‘You either have a voice or you don’t’
Rhidian Brook
Question: What book has the most romantic significance for you?
Detail from the cover of The Diary of Anais Nin
In David Rakoff’s fiction, a marriage of light form and dark matter
Author David Rakoff gestures during an interview in Toronto on Sept. 16, 2010.
Editors’ choice: The best of the bestsellers
Detail from the cover of Charlotte’s Web
A grouchy mermaid, and other new YA fiction worth a read
Detail from the cover of Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, by Michelle Tea
Reporter’s memoir an honest tale of living and working abroad in China
Tash Aw’s novel of cash and celebrity draws vivid portrait of Shanghai
Author Tash Aw
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