The Associated Press OZARKS, Mo.–A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the movie “Bambi” as part of his sentence in a scheme to illegally-kill hundreds of deer. David Berry Jr. was ordered to watch the Disney classic at least once a month during his year-long jail sentence in […]
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Duane Hicks Jeff Rousseau, left, Capt. Dave Crichton, Capt. Wayne Riches, and Brad Townson were among the Fort Frances Fire Brigade members who performed the daunting task of packing 160 Christmas hampers for local individuals, couples, and families yesterday morning at the Salvation Army food bank here. The brigade has […]
Sam Odrowski Mara Whitfield, a Grade 3 teacher at St. Michael’s School here, held up the crafts she and her students made during the school’s Christmas luncheon held yesterday upstairs at La Place Rendez-Vous.
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson New rules that increase penalties for drunk driving and expand police powers to demand breath samples took effect across Canada today, with some predicting the law will face a series of legal challenges. The legislation, which passed in June at the same time as new rules […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–The Ontario government introduced legislation yesterday that would prevent a strike or lockout at one of the province’s major power utilities–a move its said was necessary to avoid power outages over the holidays. Labour minister Laurie Scott said that if passed, the bill would send the […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–An overwhelming majority of those who weighed in on Ontario’s sex education on the first day of public consultations opposed Premier Doug Ford’s repeal of a modernized curriculum introduced by the previous Liberal government. Respondents identifying themselves as students, parents, and social workers flooded the […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–Air passengers who are bumped from over-booked flights or forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 in compensation–cash or something more than a pile of coffee coupons–under proposed regulations for the government’s long-promised passenger bill of rights. The proposed compensation will use […]
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press Child abuse increases the day after school report cards are released ‚Äî but only when kids get their grades on a Friday, a study in Florida suggests. The curious finding startled researchers, who had figured abuse might go up regardless of the specific day […]
By Sheryl Ubelacker THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Where a person lives in Canada may affect their ability to make healthy choices due to a significant difference in environmental factors such the price and availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in their community, a study suggests. The study led by […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press White chicken chili is a fresher, lighter cousin of the thick red chili most of us know and love. Its appeal is not surprising because it is a healthier alternative and, when made well, packed with vibrant flavours and spiciness. All too often, […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Incredibly rich and impossibly smooth, flourless chocolate cake is elegant, refined, and universally beloved. But recipes for this intense, deeply chocolate dessert typically require complicated techniques. Our take on this indulgent cake minimizes fuss without sacrificing flavour or texture. We began by gently […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Pancakes are a blank canvas, so bring out your inner artist. You can work your magic at the table with maple syrup, honey, confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon sugar, fresh fruit and/or softened butter. Or you can cook your artistry right into the pancakes by […]
