The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was met at his Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast by a handful of people voicing opposition to an education law that they say puts gay and transgender students at risk. Kenney was shaking hands and taking photos in a mostly friendly crowd when […]
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The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio An Ontario man who sexually abused his young daughter and a teenage family friend has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after a judge found he showed a lack of insight into his actions. The man, identified only as J.S., pleaded guilty […]
The Associated PressAndrew Soergel CHICAGO–Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals’ retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce. Experts say illness, injury, layoffs and caregiving responsibilities often force older workers to leave their jobs […]
The Associated PressMalcolm Ritter NEW YORK–People are more likely to return a lost wallet if it contains money–and the more cash, the better. That’s the surprising conclusion from researchers who planted more than 17,000 “lost wallets” across 355 cities in 40 countries, and kept track of how often somebody contacted […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell BLAINE, Minn.–Matthew Wolff made a 26-foot putt from the fringe for an eagle on the final hole to win the 3M Open at 21 under par on Sunday, beating Collin Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau by one stroke in a tense finish to the first-time PGA Tour […]
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND–Mets rookie Pete Alonso has a million-dollar swing. New York’s newest slugger outlasted a worn-down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby last night to win $1 million–nearly double his 2019 salary. Alonso somehow had enough to edge Guerrero, who […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Myles WIMBLEDON, England–Three years ago in the fourth round at Wimbledon, Canadian Milos Raonic came back from a two-sets-to-none deficit for the first time in his career to beat Belgium’s David Goffin in five sets. Yesterday, Raonic found himself on the losing side of a strikingly similar […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a strong thunderstorm and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will see a shower and thunderstorms during the day. Expect a high of 21 (70) and a low of 10 (50). Thursday will be pleasant and warmer, with a high of 26 […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press We sought a streamlined stovetop recipe for beets that maximized their sweet, earthy flavour—with minimal mess. Braising worked perfectly. We partially submerged the beets in just 1 1/4 cups of water so that they partially simmered and partially steamed. Halving the beets cut […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Cooking fish at a low temperature in a covered pot is a nearly foolproof way to achieve perfectly cooked fish, since the heavy Dutch oven holds in moisture and allows the fish to cook through gently and evenly. This method is also a […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press More light and refreshing than a cream-based sauce or a chunky ragu, pesto makes for an excellent accompaniment to pasta during the hot summer months. It couldn’t be simpler to make; just process fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, salty Parmesan cheese, and extra-virgin […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Basil pesto isn’t just for pasta. We found a way to imbue chicken with basil and garlic that would hold up on the grill. How did we get enough flavour into the chicken? We used homemade pesto, which tastes stronger and fresher than […]
