What to do with all those fresh-picked cucumbers? Try this Greek salad
There is a lot of chatter about how challenging it is to use up all of the zucchini and tomatoes that inundate farms and gardens in the height of the […]
View ArticleThe Latest: Debby knocks out power to hundreds of thousands in Florida, Georgia
Here’s the Latest: A 13-year-old boy dies when tree falls on mobile home in Florida, and officials report other deaths in storm A 13-year-old boy died Monday morning after a […]
View ArticleCanada drops close match to Germany, will face U.S. for Olympic 3×3 bronze
PARIS – Canada will play for bronze in women’s 3×3 basketball after losing 16-15 to Germany in a spirited semifinal at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Paige Crozon, Kacie Bosch […]
View ArticleThousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Khan rally...
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister rallied Monday in the country’s volatile northwest to mark the first anniversary of his arrest and...
View ArticleShootout between suspect and Montreal police leaves three people seriously...
MONTREAL – Quebec’s police watchdog is investigating after a shootout between a suspect and Montreal police left three people seriously injured in a western suburb on Sunday night. The shooting […]
View ArticleIn Israel and Lebanon, life goes on even as the region teeters on the edge of...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In Beirut, shops are open and traffic is as snarled as ever. In Tel Aviv, cafes hum with patrons and umbrellas sprout across crowded beaches. […]
View ArticleHumana-Parades, Wilkerson into beach volleyball quarterfinal with upset of...
PARIS – Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are through to the quarterfinals of the women’s beach volleyball competition at the Paris Olympics after a 2-0 upset of Americans Taryn […]
View ArticleAt the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine’s athletes....
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — For Ukrainian hurdler Anna Ryzhykova, each stride on the Paris Olympic track will have meaning far beyond the time she clocks. Her competitions are no longer […]
View ArticleDamar Hamlin says his ‘mind is free,’ a year after resuming football after a...
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin flashed a wide grin and waved hello while zipping by on a scooter, before accelerating to make a sharp, effortless turn up a hill […]
View ArticleBook Review: ‘The Cheesemaker’s Daughter’ is a culturally rich novel that’ll...
This year, Marina’s annual summer visit home to the island of Pag in Croatia turns into an extended stay. Marina has a lot to figure out, and home seems like […]
View ArticleBricklayer, Gourneau big winners at Manitoba Derby
Owner/trainer Larry Gourneau, Jr. won the 76th running of the $125,000 Manitoba Derby with Bricklayer on Monday night in front of a crowd whose enthusiasm flowed freely into the betting […]
View Article18-month-old child rode in front seat of speeding car, police say
An 18-month-old child was found sitting on a passenger’s lap in the front seat when police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 417 in Ottawa over the long weekend. […]
View ArticleNASCAR drivers use break to watch Olympics, support American athletes in...
Turns out NASCAR’s best are just like many of us — they like watching the Olympics, too. From Kyle Busch pulling for U.S. gold medal-winning sprinter Noah Lyles, Chase Elliott […]
View ArticleCharles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if...
Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday that he will not retire next season, reversing the […]
View ArticlePollard Banknote shares drop after Michigan decides on another iLottery supplier
WINNIPEG – Shares of Pollard Banknote Ltd. fell more than 30 per cent after the company said the Michigan Lottery plans to go with another supplier for its iLottery and […]
View ArticleTegan and Sara catfish doc, Steven Soderbergh thriller among TIFF Centrepiece...
A documentary about the catfishing scam that lured in fans of Calgary pop pair Tegan and Sara is heading to the Toronto International Film Festival. “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan […]
View ArticleWatching the Summer Games: A look at Olympic TV/streaming highlights
CBC’s Paris 2024 Streaming and TV Schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 1:20 a.m. Athletics – Race Walk Mixed Relay 2:50 a.m. Golf – Women’s Individual Stroke Play – Round […]
View ArticleFive things to watch in Paris on Wednesday, Aug. 7
PARIS – From Andre De Grasse’s 200-metre semifinal to Canadians in beach volleyball action, here are five things to look out for at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 7: […]
View ArticleThanh Hoa soccer players go on strike in Vietnam over unpaid salaries and...
Players at Thanh Hoa soccer club in Vietnam have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses, with the team also withdrawing from the inaugural season of the AFC Champions […]
View ArticleRussian pianist dies in jail after criticizing Moscow’s action in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian piano player has died in jail while awaiting trial on charges linked to his criticism of Moscow’s military action in Ukraine, news reports said Tuesday. […]
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