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Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister

Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister

OTTAWA 鈥 An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in hi
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump's demands for
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound.
NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.
A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

NEW ORLEANS (AP) 鈥 Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood this week as about 100 people marched in honor of John 鈥淧rince鈥 Gilbert, a key member of innovative brass bands that have become an important part of the ci
Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract.
Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

MIAMI (AP) 鈥 As the stars of Friday's show in downtown Miami, baby pigs Glinda and Elphaba will never have to worry about gracing the dinner table at a Cuban American family's home on Christmas Eve.
A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

NEW ORLEANS (AP) 鈥 Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood this week as about 100 people marched in honor of John 鈥淧rince鈥 Gilbert, a key member of innovative brass bands that have become an important part of the ci
Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

The postal service says it will be delivering over this weekend in select cities.
Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults

EDMONTON 鈥 The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, but the new rules wouldn't apply to advanced projects like a contentious mine proposed f
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