By Eddie Pells The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Now that, Virginia, is the way to close out a season. And quiet those critics, too. Led by De’Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions Monday night, holding off tenacious, ferocious Texas Tech for an 85-77 […]
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By Elena Becatoros The Associated Press STENI VALLA, Greece — Near the northern Greek island of Alonissos lies a remarkable ancient shipwreck: the remains of a massive cargo ship that changed archaeologists’ understanding of shipbuilding in antiquity. Now this spectacular find is to become the first ancient shipwreck to be […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Great granola bars put the flavour of the oats at the forefront while supporting players back them up with a mellow sweetness. We found that toasting the oats with a little oil and salt before mixing them with the other ingredients really deepened […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Northern Italians combine their beloved white, or cannellini, beans with a seemingly infinite variety of ingredients. Shrimp and white beans may seem like an unusual combination, but it is utterly traditional. The dish consists of beans lightly cooked with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Regular white rice; aromatic basmati; chewy, healthful brown rice; and even rustic wild rice are common pantry items. But there’s one rice variety that doesn’t get enough play: red rice. Red rice sports—surprise—a red husk, and it has a nutty flavour and is […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press A brief stovetop braise is the perfect way to cook delicate white fish like cod, since it keeps the fish moist and silky while creating a sauce at the same time. To give the mild fillets a boost of flavour, we paired them […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Earthy spinach and nutty cheese star in this brunch-worthy strata. Ideally, this savory make-ahead bread pudding should be rich enough to satisfy without being overindulgent. And, since strata is such a great make-ahead dish, it should also be straightforward to put together. Unfortunately, […]
By Dan Healing The Canadian Press CALGARY — Direct employment in Canada’s oil and gas sector is expected to fall by more than 12,000 jobs this year, according to a new report from PetroLMI. The number of workers is forecast to drop to about 173,300 in 2019, a decline of […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–Andrew Scheer is challenging Justin Trudeau to follow through on a threat to sue him over his assertion that the prime minister politically interfered with the criminal prosecution of Montreal engineering giant SNC-Lavlin. The Conservative leader revealed yesterday that he received a letter on March 31 […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Just five per cent of students on average per high school in Ontario are currently enrolled in online courses, and some have trouble learning so independently, says a report released today. The People for Education report on technology in schools comes shortly after the provincial government […]
The Associated PressSteve Herrick CLEVELAND–Toronto was no match for Mike Clevinger, who was stopped yesterday only by upper back tightness that forced him from the game after five scoreless innings. Clevinger struck out 10 and allowed one hit to lead the Cleveland Indians over the struggling Blue Jays 3-1 for […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–A week before the Toronto Raptors tip off the much-anticipated NBA post-season, their strong finish yesterday against a desperate Miami team gave a glimpse of what playoff opponents might expect. In Dwyane Wade’s final appearance in Toronto, and against a Heat team scrapping for a playoff spot, […]
