Shoppers hunt for deals, hit the shops for entertainment

NEW YORK—Shoppers were on the hunt for deals and were at the stores for entertainment Friday as malls opened for what is still one of the...

Award winning author Miriam Toews wins $50,000 Writers’ Trust Fellowship

TORONTO—Award-winning author Miriam Toews is the recipient of the $50,000 Writers’ Trust Fellowship. Toews was named the 2016 honouree at the Writers’ Trust Gala fundraiser held...

China astronauts return from month long space station stay

BEIJING – A pair of Chinese astronauts returned Friday from a month-long stay aboard the country’s space station, China’s sixth and longest crewed mission yet and...

Travel gift guide: 3 travellers offer ideas and inspiration

What’s the perfect gift for someone planning a trip? We asked three people who make their living in the travel industry to tell us what they...

Kids who drink whole fat milk leaner, have higher vitamin D levels, study finds

TORONTO – Researchers say young children who drink whole cow’s milk are leaner and have higher vitamin D levels than those who consume low-fat or skim...

This hot cocktail is soothing and comforting on a cold day

After a snowy walk or long day on the slopes, there’s nothing like curling up under a warm blanket. Maybe you have a fire going and...

Forget turkey: Oprah’s elves unveil her 101 Favorite Things

NEW YORK—Thanksgiving? Meh. Who needs turkey when one can advance directly to Oprah’s Favorite Things for the gift-giving holidays. Yes, it’s that time of year, when...

How to make a low cost 3.5-meter raft from PVC Pipes

Chinese hit ballet ‘Raise the Red Lantern’ goes to Manila

MANILA, Philippines—The National Ballet of China is bringing its acclaimed “Raise the Red Lantern” ballet to the Philippines this month under a cultural exchange program that...