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The people behind the mask

Inuit carver Johnny Papikatuk is covered with stone dust while carving outside of his home in Cape Dorset, Nunavut on November 9, 2010. The majority of Inuit carvers now use electric power tools to speed up the process, and most, like this man, do not wear a mask, protective glasses, or gloves.
In pictures
First place photo story of the year from NPAC

A look at Globe and Mail staff photojournalist Peter Power's first place photo story of the year from the News Photographers Association of Canada which also got him an Award of Excellence at Pictures Of The Year International

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Editor's Picks and More

All the latest videos in one place: news, business, sports, arts, drive, life, editor's picks and our most viewed list

Two youth on a snowmobile in Cape Dorset
The trials of Nunavut
The trials of Nunavut

How crime threatens the future of a young territory

Canada: Our Time to Lead
8 discussions we need to have

Week-long conversations and reports on the topics of multiculturalism, women in power, failing boys, the future of the military, private health care, controlling the Internet and global food

Sister Mary Christine, director of the primary girls' school Ecole Marie Reine Immaculee, gathers her class after morning recess. The school's original building, a heritage building in the centre of town, was heavily damaged in the earthquake, forcing the school to move to a temporary site on the outskirts of Jacmel. Plan International has donated sunshades to cover the outdoor classrooms, walls of which are made from woven palm leaves.
Project Jacmel
The rebirth of a Haitian city

Other media organizations have left Haiti, but The Globe and Mail - through Project Jacmel - decided to stay to take part in and document the rebuilding of the quake-shattered nation.

Moments: Caught on Camera, Feb. 3 to Feb. 9

One captivating image a day, the reason it was chosen and how you can shoot similar pictures

Moments: Caught on Camera, Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

One captivating image a day, the reason it was chosen and how you can shoot similar pictures

Photographer's tip: How to shoot great reflection photos

Each week, a Globe photographer will share their insight on the Photo Desk assignment.

Photographer's tip: How to shoot great photos in your backyard

Each week, a Globe photographer will share their insight on the Photo Desk assignment.

Your best photos of your backyard

Photo Desk call-out for reader photos

Your best photos of winter

Photo Desk call-out for reader photos for the week of Jan. 20 to Jan. 26

Your best photos of low angles

Photo Desk call-out for reader photos for the week of Jan. 12 to Jan. 19

Your best photos of shadows

Photo Desk call-out for reader photos for the week of Jan. 6 to Jan. 12

Payrolls surge, but what’s next?

U.S. employers add 243,000 jobs in January, blowing past expectations

Is Facebook a buy?

Proceed with caution

Crab-claw inspired endoscope comes to grips with stomach cancer

A crab-claw inspired robotic endoscopic arm has been developed in Singapore, allowing surgeons to operate quickly on early-stage stomach cancer patients without leaving a scar. Previous treatment required long surgeries followed by a painful recovery

Canada's first gay fraternity

Sam Reisler, and Michael Dalimonte with the fraternity discuss what kind of a response they are getting in Montreal after setting up the first gay fraternity in Canada

Toronto Zoo's baby polar bear

A three-month-old polar bear cub waddled into the spotlight at the Toronto Zoo Friday. After the cub was rejected by its mother, zoo staff rescued and reared the now energetic animal.

U.S. election dispatch: The Globe's take from the campaign trail

The Globe's Konrad Yakabuski tells Affan Chowdhry why February favours Mitt Romney and Ron Paul in the race for the Republican nomination

Man adopts girlfriend to protect assets

A wealthy Florida polo club founder has adopted his adult girlfriend as part of a legal battle stemming from a fatal 2010 car crash.

Michelle vs. Ellen in push ups? No contest

Just how fit is the First Lady? Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres challenged Michelle Obama to a pushup contest. The First Lady and tireless fitness campaigner was the clear winner, completing 25 pushups. DeGeneres gave up at 20.

Vote: Are you planning to travel?

How do you compare when it comes to travel plans?

Dennis Owen

In photojournalism you must be there to bear witness and record the moment.

Fred Lum

Working in one of the most competitive newspaper markets in the world I thrive on the challenge to find unique...

John Lehmann

Some days you want to pinch yourself, other days you wonder why? It's that kind of a profession.

Peter Power

Working for twenty-plus years as a photojournalist has allowed me...

Fernando Morales

I grew up surrounded by breaking news and the smell of fresh ink

Kevin Van Paassen

After seeing my first black and white print come up in a dark room tray I knew I wanted to be a photographer

Deborah Baic

I left my first career to go back to school, to follow my passion and take a leap of faith.

Moe Doiron

Women in Kandahar

A six-part multimedia series that talks with women from all walks of life about their lives in one of the most dangerous cities in Afghanistan.

Canada's pension crisis

A seven-part multimedia featuring interactive explainers and retirement-planning tools, informative discussions, and photo galleries and videos featuring the individuals whose lives are being altered by the crisis.

The Globe looks at the past 10 years

When future generations look back on this decade, what will their verdict be? And which vital developments will they overlook?

Calling all Green Thumbs

Tips, tricks and stories for the gardener.

Emmy award-winning documentary

Face-to-face with Canada's front-line opponents in Afghanistan describing what motivates them to fight.

Get race ready

Tips, expert advice, videos and testimonials for runners at any level.

The hidden health risk of salt

The health dangers that stalk growing numbers of Canadians begin with extreme levels of salt in our food - a lot of it in places you don't suspect.

Globeandmail.com marks 10 years

On June 19, 2000, The Globe launched its first breaking-news website. We look back at the stories and technologies that changed the news forever.

Canada's mental health crisis

The Globe and Mail documents the enormous, unaddressed cost of mental illness to Canadian individuals, families and society.