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Toronto diner adds Oscar-inspired dessert to storied cinematic history
Toronto’s historic Lakeview Restaurant is open to all kinds of characters, from a cocktail-slinging Tom Cruise to John Travolta in drag and Sally Hawkins as the mute paramour of an escaped merma...
Mar 06, 2018
Lebanon paralyzed by nationwide protests over proposed taxes
BEIRUT - Nationwide protests paralyzed Lebanon on Friday as demonstrators blocked major roads in a second day of rallies against the government's handling of a severe economic crisis and the entire co...
Oct 18, 2019
Pandemic exhaustion could drive some to gather for Easter despite warnings
The second Easter weekend of the pandemic has become an emblem of exhaustion over public health measures, some say, as politicians across much of Canada warn families not to gather in person for the h...
Apr 02, 2021
Judge blocks Texas from requiring fetal remains be buried
AUSTIN, Texas - A federal judge on Thursday blocked until at least next month hotly debated Texas rules mandating burial or cremation of fetal remains that were set to go into effect within days. The ...
Dec 15, 2016
'I filled a void': How a developer wants to help settle centuries of grievances in Oka
MONTREAL - Developer Gregoire Gollin thought he had a steal when he purchased 220 hectares of land between the First Nations territory of Kanesatake and the neighbouring village of Oka, Que., in 2004....
Jul 31, 2019
McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rory McIlroy got the sort of break most players need to win a U.S. Open. If only he could've made a putt or two to go with it. The golf gods, to say nothing of the golf rulebook, ga...
Jun 19, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps need toughness, resilience for playoff push: interim coach
VANCOUVER - After a tough loss and an abrupt coaching change, the Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking for to start fresh as they return home this weekend. The 'Caps (5-7-8) head into Sunday's matchup ...
Aug 28, 2021
Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020
OTTAWA - Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home. Federal officials are releasing the details of how July 1...
Jun 15, 2020
Cavaliers win 104-100 at Indiana to even series at 2
INDIANAPOLIS - LeBron James has been the first-round king for 12 years. On Sunday night, he needed Kyle Korver’s 3-point shooting to put him in position to extend his reign. The two combined for...
Apr 23, 2018
Eriksson, Perry among players placed on waivers before start of NHL season
Vancouver winger Loui Eriksson and Montreal forward Corey Perry were among the players placed on waivers by their NHL clubs Monday as teams worked to get their rosters in order before the start of the...
Jan 11, 2021