02/10/26 10:43 Canada’s journey to Olympic hockey glory had an important stopover in Halifax – Grant Robertson Darren Calabrese/The Globe and Mail Brad Marchand remembers the first time he set eyes on Sidney Crosby. He was nine years old and Marchand’s dad took him to Harbour Place, an arena 20 minutes east of downtown Halifax, … Read more
In photos: Day 2 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 02/08/26 08:40 Quebec’s Gaudet misses spot in slalom semifinal – Globe staff Open this photo in gallery: Arnaud Gaudet of Team Canada failed to qualify for parallel giant slalom semifinals on Sunday.David Ramos/Getty Images There was a heartbreaking finish today for Canadian snowboarder Arnaud Gaudet, … Read more
02/07/26 10:35 Olympic tourists in Cortina can explore the Dolomites with the new ‘Uber Snowmobile’ service Open this photo in gallery: Cortina and the Dolomites at sunrise.Andrew Wevers/Getty Images For one month starting on Saturday, Olympic spectators keen for a side trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site can use Uber to reserve a ride … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Aquarius.iStockPhoto / Getty Images IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You will be on the go from dawn until dusk every day this year and that’s the way you like it. You have a lot to prove to those who doubt your abilities and have no intention of wasting your time … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: When Matthew Tkachuk (left) and Brandon Hagel (right) dropped their gloves in the opening seconds of play at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, the game took on a deeper, more personal meaning for Canadians.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images When Mark Carney spoke in Davos last month about the need for Canada … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Aquarius.iStockPhoto / Getty Images IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY With both Jupiter and Uranus active on your birthday you won’t be taking the easy path through the year ahead, and that’s a good thing. Whatever the accepted wisdom might be you would be wise to do the opposite. Fortune favours … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Aquarius.iStockPhoto / Getty Images IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The universe is very much on your side now and that will continue over the coming 12 months. What would you do in life if you knew that you could not fail? Fix that desire in your mind and go after … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Aquarius.iStockPhoto / Getty Images IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You’re not much for inner conflict – you are generally happy with who you are and what you want from life – but there will be times this year when doubts start creeping in. Use those doubts to push your expectations … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Aquarius.iStockPhoto / Getty Images IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Jupiter’s influence on your birthday will encourage you to widen your sphere of activities but don’t take on so many new projects that your existing interests get swamped. Draw up a one-to-10 plan for the year ahead and stick to it … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Aquarius.iStockPhoto / Getty Images IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A Mercury-Venus union on your birthday means your head and your heart will be working in perfect harmony over the coming year. Whenever you get an idea let your gut instinct guide you. Deep down you already know most of the … Read more