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August 17

Sonnen submits Shogun Rua in first round at UFC Fight Night 27
Chael Sonnen, left, sinks in the fight-winning choke against Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua, of Brazil, during their UFC on Fox Sports 1 mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 17,2013. Sonnen won via first round tapout via guillotine choke.
Lions don “gun-metal” grey uniforms in last minute change against Stampeders
B.C Lions running back Andrew Harris (L) celebrates his touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders with teammate Rolly Lumbala during the first half of their CFL football game in Vancouver, British Columbia, August 17, 2013. The Lions made a surprise uniform switch prior to the start of the game.
Blue Jays rebound to beat Rays
Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind (R) celebrates with teammate Brett Lawrie after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida August 17, 2013.
Toronto police arrest drug fugitive wanted in England
Handcuffs
Watch: We were brilliant today says new United boss Moyes
Di Vaio double steers Impact past D.C. United
Montreal Impact's Marco Di Vaio kisses his wedding ring after scoring on D.C. United during first half MLS action in Montreal on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
FIFA gives thumbs up to Canadian 2015 Women’s World Cup venues despite artificial turf concerns
Vancouver Whitecaps' players stretch during a Major League Soccer training session at B.C. Place in Vancouver, B.C. The venue will be one of six Canadian facilities used to host the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. (File photo)
Nova Scotia concludes its first anti-bullying conference
Rehtaeh Parsons, a 17-year-old from Cole Harbour, had struggled emotionally for more than a year after she was sexually assaulted and a police investigation failed to file charges, her mother, Leah, says on a Facebook tribute page.
A CFL Saturday
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Dwight Anderson, left, intercepts a pass intended for Montreal Alouettes slotback Arland Bruce during second half CFL football action in Regina on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
Late field goal gives Riders dramatic victory over Alouettes
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Dwight Anderson (33) celebrates after Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Chris Milo (19) makes a field goal to win the game against the Montreal Alouettes during the second half of their CFL football game in Regina, Saskatchewan August 17, 2013. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Montreal Alouettes 24-21. REUTERS/Matt Smith
Senators respond to Auditor-General's spending review
Senator Pamela Wallin arrives at a Senate committee hearing on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, August 12, 2013.
Watch: Bolt looking for three Rio Olympic golds
Alouettes' Calvillo suffers suspected concussion after taking hard hit in loss to Riders
Montreal Alouettes medical staff member Dr. David S. Mulder talks quarterback Anthony Calvillo after Calvillo took a hit during first half CFL action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.
Police questioned Ford's former staff about alleged video
Alessandro “Sandro” Lisi in Toronto on August 17, 2013
Watch: Aston Villa's Lambert says 'Agbonlahor was unplayable'
Nearly 50 illegal pythons euthanized in B.C. home
Closeup of an African rock python.
Watch: Stoke's Bowen refuses to blame Walters for penalty miss
Watch: Kiprotich completes Olympic and world double
Saturday's action at the world track and field championships
Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the men's 200 metres final during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow August 17, 2013.
Watch: Rays down Jays 5-4
If BlackBerry is sold, Canada faces an innovation vacuum
Blackberry logos and flags are seen at the company’s offices in Waterloo, Ont.
New era on horizon for B.C.’s liquor laws: is the province ready?
Baylor Groceteria owner Tim Johnstone is pictured in his corner store in Vancouver, British Columbia on August 15, 2013 plans to file a submission requesting that stores such as his be able to sell alcohol when the B.C. government launches a website to gather public opinion on liquor laws in September.
Harley-Davidson: You love them or you hate them
Harley-Davidson motorcycles tend to bring out the extremes in bike enthusiasts.
In BlackBerry’s hometown, startups await the next tech boom
The old tannery building in the heart of Waterloo still looks like a weather-worn industrial site, but is packed with dozens of startups.
B.C. municipalities to voice non-negotiable demand in liquor law reforms
The B.C government is asking the public for ideas before it brings in a new liquor act next spring.
Interview with Baryshnikov is a tricky pas de deux
The Globe’s Ian Brown, right, with Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Big Oil pours fuel on the fire
How rebuilding plans will create a new vision of Lac-Mégantic
Similar rebuilding plans emerged this week for the ruined areas of Lac-Mégantic, Que.
Happiness is a Lamborghini's unholy howl
Gary McGillivray’s 1971 Lamborghini Espada won awards at two concours events this year.
Chef Francisco Alejandri's signature salads
Tomatillo salad (lower left) and jicama and orange salad (upper right) by Francisco Alejandri
Beyond the taco: Introducing a novel take on Mexican fare
Puebla-style cemitas by Francisco Alejandri
Puebla-style cemitas
Puebla-style cemitas by Francisco Alejandri
What Exhibition Place could be: a great park, a new neighbourhood...
An aerial view of Exhibition Place in 2013, left, and crowds file through the Princess’ Gate in 1958.
Chia-seed margarita
Chia-seed margarita by Francisco Alejandri
'Beauty quotient' still a limiting factor for professional women
Business woman climbing ladder
Aug. 19: Elites and power – and other letters to the editor
Members of the Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi march in protest towards Ramses Square in Cairo on Aug. 16, 2013.
Remove our diseased Senate from the body politic
Michael Bliss
Aug. 17: This week’s Talking Point – Russia’s anti-gay laws and the Games – and other letters to the editor
British activists target President Vladimir Putin at a protest against Russia’s anti-gays laws.
The long war against al-Qaeda isn’t over
Jeffrey Simpson
How Lake Bell is single-handedly changing the way Hollywood listens to women
Johanna Schneller
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. journeys to the Yukon to visit Mount Kennedy
The group hikes on Goatherd Mountain in Kluane. The area is home to the continent’s healthiest population of grizzly bears. RFK Jr with sons Fin and Aiden and rest of group hiking on Goat Herd Mountain, Kluane Park, with Lowell Lake and Mt Kennedy in BG
Mining highly charged memories – and the essence of childhood
Martin Honert’s Foto (Photo), made from epoxy resin, oil and acrylic on wood, is, like much of the artist’s work, based on a photograph – in this case, a slide taken during a family vacation to Spain when Honert was just 5.
Ticats pounce on Bombers
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Simoni Lawrence (21) jumps on a loose ball after Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Max Hall (15) is sacked by Ti-Cats' Eric Norwood (40) during the first half of their CFL game in Winnipeg Friday, August 16, 2013.
Hervey finds his place in the sun with Eskimos
Eskimos general manager Ed Hervey in no stranger to CFL success in Edmonton.
Tiger-Cats add to Blue Bombers’ misery
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Max Hall (15) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Rico Murray (0) during the first half of their CFL game in Winnipeg Friday, August 16, 2013.
Rays cool Jays at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Lobaton is doused by teammate Yunel Escobar after his walkoff ninth-inning RBI-triple off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Aaron Loup scored Escobar during a baseball game on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won the game 5-4.
August 17: Your daily horoscope
Leo
Dine à deux with tuna tiritas
Tuna Tiritas, made with Albacore tuna, shaved red onion, cilantro, mint and cashews with a Aji Amarillo dressing photographed at Edulis Restaurant in Toronto on August 01, 2013.
The scent: Carven Le Parfum exudes a natural elegance
The refinement in Carven Le Parfum comes from a blend of hyacinth, jasmine and sweet pea underpinned by sandalwood and patchouli.
Lisa Worth's living room is her very own museum
The favourite room of interior designer Lisa Worth is the living room with the dining room that backs onto it at her home in Aurora, Ontario.
How to properly water your garden and get below the roots
The Moondog Sour: An amaretto cocktail with a twist
The Moondog Sour drinkby mixologist David Wolowidnyk, bar Manager at West Restaurant in Vancouver
What kind of suit should I wear to a cottage wedding?
The locale does not determine a wedding's dress code; the host does
Plant of the week: Geranium 'Azure Rush'
What should I look for when buying an oversized backyard umbrella?
The hipster hate-on: Warranted or just plain mean?
The slim-cut aesthetic: Canada embraces Swedish fashion house
Skinny cuts are a hallmark of Tiger of Sweden's apparel, which can be purchased in stores in Toronto and Montreal. For online orders and availability across Canada, call 416-588-4437
A boost of radiance is only minutes away
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