The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton WINNIPEG–The Winnipeg Jets looked to have everything going for them heading into last night’s game. An opponent seemingly on the ropes, a city bubbling with anticipation, a raucous home crowd, and a confident group ready to take its first step into a conference final. The trouble […]
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The Canadian PressNeil Davidson CLEVELAND–After a season to remember, the Toronto Raptors disappeared last night in a playoff series to forget–put to the sword yet again by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a must-win game with their season on the line, the Raptors were eviscerated. LeBron James and the Cavaliers had […]
The Associated PressKurt Voigt ST. LOUIS–The way this major-league thing is going for Fernando Romero, the Minnesota Twins’ rookie might just stick around for a while. Romero (2-0) followed his impressive debut a week ago with another scoreless outing last night, throwing six sharp innings to lead Minnesota to a […]
The Canadian PressCarol Schram HERNING, Denmark–Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are showing that the chemistry they’ve built as linemates with the Edmonton Oilers can translate to the international stage. Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and McDavid had three assists as Canada cruised to a 7-1 victory over host Denmark yesterday at the […]
Staff The public is urged to get #GetLoud about mental health this week. It’s “Mental Health Week” (May 7-13) and the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is holding several free events to mark the occasion. “Hearing voices that are distressing,” a free three-hour interactive workshop, was […]
From the MNRF Eight new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon, with more reports being investigated at the time of this update. Located in the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay districts, these fires range in size from 0.1 to 12 hectares. Several of the […]
By Lisa Marie Pane The Associated Press ATLANTA — Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North’s appointment as the next president of the National Rifle Association gives some star power to the gun lobby but also inspires disdain by gun-control advocates who call it a tone-deaf move that shows an unwillingness to […]
By Eric Olson The Associated Press Evan Skoug had a decision to make his senior year of high school in 2014: go pro or go to college? He was rated the No. 1 prospect in Illinois for the Major League Baseball draft that year, and he had signed a letter […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press The key to perfectly roasted salmon is to preheat a baking sheet in a very hot oven, then lay the fish on the hot pan and reduce the oven to a gentle 275 degrees to cook. The initial blast of high heat firms […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press America’s Test Kitchen’s slow-cooker bread pudding boasts tender bread cubes enveloped by a rich custard and accented with a few stir-ins and a simple topping. Getting the texture of this company-worthy dessert just right was a challenge; early tests yielded mushy or dry […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press The combination of asparagus and hollandaise is quintessential in French cooking. Steamed asparagus is typically used, but the combination gets even better when the asparagus is roasted; the browning adds deep flavour to the sweet and verdant vegetable. This complexity called out for […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Heating and glazing a cured ham seems effortless, but many recipes yield leathery meat in an overly sweet glaze. America’s Test Kitchen wanted to guarantee moist meat in a nuanced glaze. Bone-in hams, labeled “with natural juices,” have the best flavour, and spiral-sliced […]
