The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–B’nai Brith Canada says online hatred is fuelling a rise in anti-Semitism that saw record numbers of Jewish Canadians harassed and assaulted last year. The group released its annual audit of anti-Semitism yesterday, showing 2,041 recorded incidents of hatred towards Jews in 2018, up 16 percent […]
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The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s high school teachers will start the early stages of contract talks next month in what could be a contentious round of bargaining. Contracts for teachers and education workers at the province’s publicly funded schools expire at the end of August, but Education Minister Lisa Thompson […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A United Nations rights watchdog says Canada’s international reputation will be damaged if it doesn’t follow through and give real power to its new watchdog on responsible corporate conduct. Surya Deva, the chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, is in Ottawa this […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Statistics Canada says the economy contracted in February after showing strong growth in January. The agency says gross domestic product pulled back 0.1 percent in February as both goods-producing and services-producing industries declined. Growth in January was 0.3 percent. Economists had expected no change in gross domestic […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins DALLAS–Pat Maroon paused briefly before thrusting both of his arms into the air, unsure if he had gotten the puck into the net to put the St. Louis Blues back in front late in a wild third period. Maroon’s flicked shot across the body and over […]
The Associated PressBrian Hall MINNEAPOLIS–Jake Odorizzi punched out Yuli Gurriel looking, and the usually stoic right-hander couldn’t help but clench his fist and let out a yell. Odorizzi and the Minnesota Twins made another early season statement. Odorizzi pitched seven solid innings to outduel Justin Verlander, Ehire Adrianza homered off […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with rain and drizzle in the afternoon, turning to snow by the evening. Expect a high of six (43) and a low of minus-two (28). Thursday will see morning snow followed by cloudy skies, […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy contracted in February after showing strong growth in January. The agency says gross domestic product pulled back 0.1 per cent in February as both goods-producing and services-producing industries declined. Growth in January was 0.3 per cent. Economists had expected no […]
By Al-Hadji Kudra Maliro And Krista Larson The Associated Press BUTEMBO, Congo — The woman spent more than a week at home sick before family members tried to take her to an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo. Before the motorcycle could reach the facility, it was too late. Her […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press To make grilled cauliflower with a tender interior and a flavourful, nicely browned exterior, we first microwaved it until it was cooked through and then briefly grilled it to pick up colour and flavour. To ensure that the cauliflower held up on the […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press With their built-in handles and small size, economical chicken drumsticks are tailor-made for a cookout. So we decided to devise a foolproof way to roast them on the grill to ultra-tender perfection with nicely browned skin and wonderfully juicy meat. We usually don’t […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press More than 25 years ago, Chicken Marbella was the signature dish of the famous Silver Palate gourmet shop in Manhattan and the cookbook it later inspired. And it’s no wonder this chicken dish caught fire—marinated in a pungent mix of capers, olives and […]
