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Quebec's English colleges say they are being targeted by government for their success

Quebec's English colleges say they are being targeted by government for their success

MONTREAL — Recent amendments to Quebec's new language bill are targeting English junior colleges because the schools are increasingly popular among non-anglophones, say students and representatives of the college system.
Recipe: For Easter, carrot cupcakes, cream cheese frosting

Recipe: For Easter, carrot cupcakes, cream cheese frosting

There are lots of classic dishes for Easter dinner: rack or leg of lamb, baked ham, Easter Bread, asparagus sides.
Fried capers update classic French sauce for asparagus

Fried capers update classic French sauce for asparagus

Think of the classic French sauce gribiche as a dolled-up egg salad. But instead of adding mayonnaise to hard-cooked eggs, the eggs are mashed with bold ingredients like capers, mustard and herbs to a creamy consistency.
Film 'Scarborough,' TV series 'Transplant' and 'Sort Of' top Canadian Screen Awards

Film 'Scarborough,' TV series 'Transplant' and 'Sort Of' top Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — The directors of "Scarborough" say the suburban drama's standout showing at the Canadian Screen Awards is a testament to the east Toronto community that made it possible.
A list of winners in the major categories of this year's Canadian Screen Awards

A list of winners in the major categories of this year's Canadian Screen Awards

The Canadian Screen Awards celebrated the best in homegrown film, television and digital productions with a virtual presentation Sunday.
Queen chats with COVID-19 patients, nurses at UK hospital

Queen chats with COVID-19 patients, nurses at UK hospital

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, after her own recent bout with COVID-19, empathized with patients, doctors and nurses at a London hospital last week as she listened to their stories about life on the front lines of the pandemic.
'Cabaret,' 'Life of Pi' win big at UK's stage Olivier Awards

'Cabaret,' 'Life of Pi' win big at UK's stage Olivier Awards

LONDON (AP) — An intimate, sold-out production of “Cabaret” was the big winner at Sunday’s Olivier Awards, taking seven prizes including acting trophies for its high-voltage stars, Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.
Mechanic reaps windfall from art in Connecticut dumpster

Mechanic reaps windfall from art in Connecticut dumpster

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A trove of paintings and other artwork found in an abandoned barn has turned out to be worth millions.
‘Sonic 2’ steals weekend box office, but ‘Ambulance’ stalls

‘Sonic 2’ steals weekend box office, but ‘Ambulance’ stalls

“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” sped to the top of the charts in its opening weekend, earning an impressive $71 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
America's homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets

America's homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets

PHOENIX (AP) — Karla Finocchio's slide into homelessness began when she split with her partner of 18 years and temporarily moved in with a cousin.
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