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Crowdfunding site Kickstarter hacked; customer data breached
Canada is the second non-U.S. country to host Kickstarter projects, it arrived in the United Kingdom Oct. 31, 2012.
Man killed in avalanche on B.C.’s Boulder Mountain
Snowmobilers ride by Turbo Hill March 16, 2010, in B.C.'s back country near Revelstoke.
Santa’s revenge: new evidence supports link between climate change, severe weather
As the Arctic warms under the influence of climate change, data suggest the jet stream (red) tends to become more wavy. This causes weather patterns to persist longer than they otherwise would, causing prolonged hot and cold spells, as well as wet and dry spells.
Swiss hockey team surprises in Sochi
Switzerland's goalie Jonas Hiller (C) celebrates with teammates Roman Wick (L) and Yannick Weber after they defeated the Czech Republic in their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 15, 2014.
Harper’s trip not expected to change visa requirement for Mexican travellers
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto arrive to take part in a news conference on Parliament Hill on Nov. 28, 2012.
Toronto child-porn investigation leads to major political scandal in Germany
Germany's Agriculture Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich announces his resignation in Berlin Feb. 14, 2014.
Celebrities react to Ellen Page's decision to reveal she's gay
Actress Ellen Page comes out as gay at the Human Rights Campaign's Time to Thrive Conference, on Friday, Feb., 14, 2014 in Las Vegas.
Raw documents: Murder and manslaughter in TCHC properties
Canadian speed skater Morrison captures bronze for second medal in Sochi
Canadian speed skater Denny Morrison celebrates his time during the men's 1500m race February 15, 2014at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
After Olympic heartbreak, Chan unsure of future in figure skating
Patrick Chan of Canada sits in the results area after the men's free skate figure skating final at the Iceberg Skating Palace at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Transgender kids: Have we gone too far?
Margaret Wente
B.C. struggling to develop the trades of the future job market
University of Victoria first year engineering student Austin Vanhumbeck makes use of Makerspace, a non-profit workshop that offers members access to everything from a bio lab to a forge. holds a Hexacopter that he built parts for using a 3-D printer at Makerspace, a non-profit, member-run workshop where anyone can take classes or work on projects using some high end tools at Vancouver Island Technology Park in Victoria, B.C. February 13, 2014 Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
When it comes to trades, Alberta gets it right
Alex Zahavich, Director, Applied Research and Innovation Services, SAIT in Calgary December 17, 2013.
Team Canada ordered to rest ahead of pivotal game against Finland
Canada's men's head coach Mike Babcock, centre, explains a drill to his players at hockey practice during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
Canada’s Jacobs fends off Britain for win in men’s Olympic curling
Canada's skip Brad Jacobs (C) delivers a stone between teammates lead Ryan Harnden (L) and second E. J. Harnden during their men's curling round robin session game against Great Britain at the 2014 Sochi Olympics in the Ice Cube Curling Center in Sochi February 15, 2014.
Trudeau's tactics: Liberal leader reveals his economic plan
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, Feb. 12, 2014. He says increasing spending on education would be one of his first priorities.
Looking back at last year’s auto show: where are they now?
The Acura NSX concept should be in production by 2015.
Miley Cyrus seizes the moment with bizarrely compelling tour
Pop star Miley Cyrus preforms on her Bangerz World Tour during its first show in Vancouver on Feb. 14, 2014.
Hamelin fails to advance in 1,000-metre short-track speed skating
Canadian Charles Hamelin slips and cashes taking out American Eduardo Alvarez during the men's 1000m quarter finals event February 15, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
When you want paradise, this is where you go
Some of the many beaches are nesting sites for hawksbill and loggerhead turtles.
At Toronto Community Housing, a history of violence
Tanasha Smith says the unsolved murder of her 15-year-old half brother Jarvis Montaque has destroyed her family.
This week’s Talking Point – the meaning of Sochi – and other letters to the editor
Letters to the Editor should be exclusive to The Globe and Mail. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Try to keep letters under 150 words. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. E-mail: letters@globeandmail.com
Key Wynne strategist prepares to jump ship
Kathleen Wynne's campaign manager Tom Allison in the empty campaign office Jan 31, 2013. Mr. Allison is said to be contemplating leaving Queen’s Park to run John Tory’s bid for Toronto mayor. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)
Canada-Mexico relations merit more than forced smiles
Jeffrey Simpson
Killing Marius the giraffe showed the zoo truly understands kids
Elizabeth Renzetti
From Kiev to Cairo, protesters have lost interest in elections
Doug Saunders
Niagara’s revitalization is long overdue
A man walks past an empty store in downtown St. Catharines, Ont. Niagara’s employment rate of 56.6 per cent is among the province’s lowest, suggesting job seekers have given up.
Marijuana use leaves Olympics doping officials striving for balance
In this file photo, people smoke a joint during a demonstration to claim for the legalization of the use of marijuana.
Prices are up in Florida, but it’s still tops with snowbirds
Ron and Winona Kearn in front of their Florida property in Fort Myers. It’s located in the newly constructed, gated community of Bella Casa, a 400-unit development with a pool, clubhouse and gym, populated mostly with snowbirds.
Aggressive development: Inside the building and selling of a Toronto condo tower
Vice president Shamez Virani, left, president Andrew Hoffman of CentreCourt Developments are photographed at one of their condo developments located at Adelaide and Peter Street in Toronto.
How the number 85 can help set your retirement date
Man relaxing outdoors
Deadly pig virus detected in P.E.I.
The first case of a deadly pig virus that has killed millions of baby pigs in the U.S. has been confirmed in Canada.
Austria’s Fenninger survives challenging course to capture gold in super-G
Winner Austria's Anna Fenninger celebrates on podium during the flower ceremony for the women's alpine skiing Super G competition during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center February 15, 2014.
Canada remains unbeaten in women’s curling after edging Japan and Russia
Canada's skip Jennifer Jones, center, delivers the rock to her sweepers Jill Officer, left, and Dawn McEwen during women's curling competition against Japan at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
‘I suffered for years because I was scared to be out’: Canadian actress Ellen Page reveals she is gay
Actress Ellen Page arrives for the world premiere of the film Inception at the Odeon in London July 8, 2010.
In photos: Miley Cyrus brings her Bangerz World Tour to Vancouver
Pop star Miley Cyrus performs on her Bangerz World Tour during its first show in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 14, 2014.
Peter Desbarats: A media man of the Mad Men era
Peter Desbarats was among the first TV journalists to grow long sideburns, and he even wrote a magazine article about it.
February 15: Your daily horoscope
Aquarius
Gilmore Junio: Why I gave up my spot at the Olympics
Canadian speed skater Gilmore Junio holds up a Canadian flag following a news conference at the Sochi Winter Olympics Sunday Feb. 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Found: The true meaning of True Detective
John Doyle
The Dish: In defence of corkage fees
Alexandra Gill
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