The Canadian PressGiuseppe Valiante MONTREAL–Rabbi Reuben Joshua Poupko looked at the hundreds gathered in his Montreal synagogue last night and told the crowd it often doesn’t make sense why the world is filled with such hatred toward Jews. Poupko is originally from Pittsburgh–the city where 11 Jews were shot dead […]

The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The killings of 11 worshippers inside a Pittsburgh synagogue on the weekend has reframed the prime minister’s plan for an apology on Canada’s decision to close its doors to Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to deliver the apology next week for […]

The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO–Booed out of their own building at the end of an embarrassing 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins last week, the Calgary Flames had a decision to make–feel sorry for themselves or recommit to their defensive structure. Choosing the latter has paid immediate dividends. Sean Monahan […]

The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas MILWAUKEE–No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem for the Milwaukee Bucks. With the way they’re shooting from the three-point line, the Bucks look like they can beat just about anybody in the NBA. Ersan Ilyasova scored a season-high 19 points as the Bucks cruised without the injured […]

By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press Gun injuries, including many from assaults, sent 75,000 U.S. children and teens to emergency rooms over nine years at a cost of almost $3 billion, a first-of-its-kind study found. Researchers called it the first nationally representative study on ER visits for gun injuries among […]

By Candice Choi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — New research strengthens the case that people used the chocolate ingredient cacao in South America 5,400 years ago, underscoring the seed’s radical transformation into today’s Twix bars and M&M candies. Tests indicate traces of cacao on artifacts from an archaeological site […]

By Anick Jesdanun The Associated Press NEW YORK — Most leading phones offer the same basics: Big screens, decent battery life and good cameras. So when a newcomer brings something innovative to the party, why is it difficult to break through a phone market dominated by Apple and Samsung? One […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Delivering bright apple flavour and a temptingly moist crumb, this simple yet stunning Bundt cake demands a prominent place in your brunch spread. We maximized this cake’s apple taste by shredding 1 1/2 pounds of tart Granny Smiths and bolstering their flavour with […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press This quiche’s velvety custard makes it perfect for an elegant affair or a laid-back brunch. Store-bought pie dough, partially baked and still warm, can be used in place of the homemade crust. LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 3 […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Unless you have access to multiple ovens, only a very large turkey will do when you’ve got a crowd coming to dinner. But finding a container large enough to brine a gargantuan bird can be tricky, and turning the bird in the oven […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press This elegant nut tart is surprisingly easy to prepare, thanks to the very simple filling. For the filling, we used a pecan pie base but swapped in walnuts, reduced the amount of sugar, and added a hefty amount of vanilla as well as […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Cornbread and sausage stuffing is a compelling alternative to the usual bread-based dish. But the recipes we tried all called for store-bought cornbread, which had a fluffy texture that resulted in mushy stuffing. We’d have to make the cornbread from scratch. We began […]