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Social groups vital for retirees to live long and prosper, studies suggest
Researchers believe that being part of social groups boosts self-esteem, mental health and may encourage healthy habits.
The Quick Fix: Ranch Dressing
Put this dressing on a salad alongside a last minute meal to easily check the “from scratch” box.
John Doyle: Canadian TV is a place of squalor and neglect
John Doyle
How politeness conditioning can lead to confusion about sexual assaults
For many women, their value is tied up in being a peacemaker, in being a fixer of problems, in being “nice,” even at a cost to themselves
How Jays announcer Buck Martinez stays on top of his game
A horrible day had me on the verge of hysteria – but it could be worse?
Hours of Culture: Four things you should check out this week
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
How Montreal’s Studio 303 learned to thrive without Heritage funding
When Studio 303 lost their funding, it allowed the centre to get back to the purity of art that was distorted through a grant.
New Brunswick program aims to curb overuse of anti-psychotics in seniors
The province has been earmarked for the funding because the use of anti-psychotic medication among seniors in New Brunswick is two times higher than the rest of Canada.
Smokey Robinson to receive honour for charitable efforts
FILE - In this June 28, 2015, file photo, Smokey Robinson performs at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Robinson will be honored on May 19, 2016, by the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. Robinson will also perform at the event, to be hosted by comedian-actor Cedric the Entertainer. Additional performers will be announced at a later date. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Huddle of US defends NYC Half title, edging Chepkirui
The Latest: Notre Dame holds off Stephen F. Austin, 76-75
Albany head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson celebrates her team's 61-59 win over Florida in a first-round women's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 18, 2016, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
'Zootopia' tramples 'Allegiant,' a 'Divergent' series low
This image released by Disney shows Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left, Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, second left, in a scene from the animated film, "Zootopia." (Disney via AP)
Newcastle grabs late equalizer in 1-1 draw vs Sunderland
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe, left, celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle FC and Sunderland FC at St James' Park, Newcastle, England. Sunday March 20, 2016. (Owen Humphreys /PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
Super Rugby: Jaguares learn lesson in 1st game in Argentina
Iran says US continues animosity despite nuclear deal
In this picture released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader on Sunday, March 20, 2016, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a message for the Iranian New Year, Iran. Iranians began their new year called Nowruz or “New Day” in Persian on Sunday which marks the first day of spring. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
Chawrasia wins Indian Open after four 2nd-place finishes
Death toll in Indonesian military copter crash rises to 13
Police watchdog investigates serious collision in downtown Toronto
Guyana gov't takes capital, opposition countryside in voting
Health officials confirm case of highly contagious measles in Brampton child
Brazil poll shows strong support for president's impeachment
Woman shows poster written in Portuguese "There will not be a coup" next to a picture of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, during a rally in her support and of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, March 18, 2016. Supporters of Silva and Rousseff gathered for rallies in a handful of cities across Brazil, particularly in the industrial south, where the former factory worker has his base. Silva has been tied to a sprawling corruption investigation involving the Brazil oil giant Petrobras. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
WT20: West Indies wins toss and bowls vs Sri Lanka
Kenyan military says it has killed 34 Somali extremists
Map locates Afmadow and Ras Kamboni, Somalia, site of Kenyan military’s attacks on militants; 1c x 2 inches; 46.5 mm x 50 mm;
Ontario professor’s family may have to leave country over son’s Down Syndrome
Nico Montoya, a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome, plays soccer with his home with his father Felipe, right, his sister Tania, second left, and his mother Alejandra Garcia, left, at their home in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
UN workers ordered out of Morocco amid Ban spat
German football tribunal to look at throat-slitting gesture
Juventus 'keeper Buffon finally beaten after Serie A record
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reacts after the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Juventus Turin in Munich, southern Germany, Thursday, March 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)
Lawyer Amal Clooney talks human rights in Mideast speech
Amal Alamuddin Clooney, writer, human rights activist, talks during the opening ceremony of the International Government Communications Forum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
'House of Cards' star dons 'Spacey Facey' at Panthers game
Actor Kevin Spacey waves to the fans during an NHL hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the Detroit Red Wings in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Leonardo DiCaprio says China can be 'climate change hero'
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio holds a Chinese writing brush as he prepares to write his name on stage during a news conference of the movie “The Revenant” at a hotel in Beijing, Sunday, March 20, 2016. DiCaprio on Sunday praised China’s work to combat climate change on a trip to Beijing to promote his movie “The Revenant.” (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Swedish police investigate large cyber-attacks against media
Iraq exports first natural gas shipment in its history
Ontario professor's family may have to leave country over son's Down Syndrome
Nico Montoya, a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome, looks outside of his window at his home in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Felipe Montoya, an Ontario university professor has applied for permanent residency in Canada after moving from Costa Rica, is facing the prospect of having to leave the country because his son Nico has Down syndrome. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has told him that his son's condition makes him inadmissible to Canada because of the potential burden the child would place on the health care system. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
PR experts say Jian Ghomeshi's career could rebound with acquittal but not easily
Jian Ghomeshi and his lawyer Marie Henein (left) leave court in Toronto following closing arguments in his sexual assault trial on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Public re;ations experts say Ghomeshi's career could rebound with an acquittal but not easily. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Aussie Tim Hart loses bid for 59, and the tournament
Philippine presidential debate erupts in heated exchanges
Presidential candidates, from left, Vice-president Jejomar Binay, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Sen. Grace Poe and former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, participate in the second of the scheduled three presidential debates Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the central Philippine city of Cebu in central Philippines. The country will hold its presidential elections on May 9, 2016. (KJ Rosales, Pool Photo via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Prince Harry visits Nepal quake victims, damaged structures
Britain's Prince Harry visits heritage sites in Patan Durbar Square in the outskirts of Kathmandu Sunday, March 20, 2016. Prince Harry began a five-day official trip to Nepal on Saturday, meeting with Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and attending a ceremony to mark 200 years of relations between the two nations. (Prakash Mathema/Pool Photo via AP)
Bird stops Beijing roller coaster, riders left hanging upside down
Online lodging service Airbnb opens Cuba listings to world
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Chief of Latin American Operations Jorge Giannattasio speaks to reporters, in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Starwood says it has signed a deal to renovate and run three Cuban hotels, returning U.S. chains to the island more than 50 years after American hotels were taken over by Fidel Castroís socialist revolution. (AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)
Pope urges more compassion for refugees in Palm Sunday homily
Pope Francis waves at the end of the Palm Sunday mass at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 20, 2016.
Obama lands in Cuba to start historic visit to longtime foe
U.S. President Barack Obama waves soon after he arrived at Havana's international airport for a three-day trip to Cuba.
Scalia's death could affect politically tinged cases
FILE - This Feb. 17, 2016, file photo, shows the Supreme Court in Washington. Challengers in two politically tinged cases at the Supreme Court this week face the seemingly insurmountable problem of being unable to count the five votes they need to prevail. The death of Justice Antonin Scalia has deprived conservatives of a reliable vote on a range of issues, and two of them are coming before the court. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Benin holds presidential runoff vote as leader to step down
Longtime Republic of Congo leader expected to win new term
Biathlon World Cup season ends as 2 final races cancelled
A man takes a photo at the staduim of the IBU World Championships Biathlon at Khanty-Mansiysk, 2759 km north-east of Moscow, Russia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. All races were cancelled due to the weather conditions. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Okazaki stays modest while moving Leicester toward PL title
Crystal Palace's Bakary Sako, left, and Leicester’s Shinji Okazaki challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Saturday, March 19, 2016.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Rift in Britain's ruling Conservative Party deepens
Iain Duncan Smith leaves BBC Broadcasting House after giving his first interview since resigning from his role in government, in London, Sunday March 20, 2016. The rift within Britain’s government deepened Sunday, as a prominent minister who resigned over plans to cut benefits for the disabled said the ruling party risks dividing the country if it doesn’t spread the pain of economic austerity across all segments of society. Iain Duncan Smith told the BBC that Prime Minister David Cameron’s government has become too focused on cutting welfare for working age people as it seeks to balance the budget without looking for savings in other areas, such as state pensions. (Yui Mok/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
Paris attacks suspect reported to be planning new acts
The federal penitentiary in Bruges, Belgium, where a convoy thought to be carrying captured fugitive Salah Abdeslam arrived on Saturday, March 19, 2016 . Abdeslam was charged with “terrorist murder” on Saturday by Belgian authorities and his lawyer vowed to fight any attempt to extradite him to France to stand trial for the slaughter of 130 people. (AP Photo/Geoffroy Van der Hasselt)
WT20: South Africa survives early scare to beat Afghanistan
South Africa's captain Faf du Plessis fails to reach the crease as Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad appeals successfully for run out during their ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, India, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Niger holds runoff vote while president's opponent in France
Niger incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou, prepares to cast his ballot, during elections in Niamey, Niger, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Niger’s president is running for a second term against an opponent who had to campaign from behind bars before being flown last week to Paris for medical treatment. President Mahamadou Issoufou finished first in the first round of balloting last month but without the majority he needed to avoid a second round. (AP Photo/Gael Cogne)
Congo extradites key suspect in Rwandan genocide
Tensions high during Quebec's environmental hearings into Energy East pipeline
TransCanada Vice President, Quebec & New Brunswick Energy East Pipeline Louis Bergeron speaks at the TransCanada offices in Montreal on March 1, 2016. On Friday, Quebec's environmental review agency wrapped up two weeks of hearings into the Energy East proposal by TransCanada. More hearings are scheduled to begin April 25. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Migrants keep arriving in Greece despite deal to return them
A child cries as she and her family arrived in the northeastern Greek island of Lesbos, after crossing the Aegean sea from Turkey, on Sunday, March 20, 2016. In another incident two Syrian refugees have been found dead on a boat on the first day of the implementation of an agreement between the EU and Turkey on handling the new arrivals. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
Trump's immigration stance resonates at tense rallies
Jesus Sanchez, right, a Donald Trump supporter, hugs Leon Powell, a Trump protester after the Republican presidential candidate's rally at the Tucson Arena in downtown Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Brem clinches giant slalom title for 1st World Cup trophy
Austria's Eva-Maria Brem speeds down the course during a women's giant slalom, at the alpine ski, World Cup finals in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)
Pope in Palm Sunday homily decries indifference to refugees
Pope Francis prays as he celebrates Palm Sunday Mass, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Istanbul bomber identified as militant with IS links
A man walks by the Saturday explosion site in Istanbul, Sunday, March 20, 2016. A suicide attack on Istanbul's main pedestrian shopping street Saturday killed a number of people, including two dual nationality Israeli-Americans and one Iranian citizen, and wounded several dozen others, in the sixth suicide bombing in Turkey in the past year. The messages read: " We are here and we are not afraid." (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
Spain bus crash kills 13 exchange students; 34 injured
Emergency services personnel stand at the scene of a bus accident crashed on the AP7 highway that links Spain with France along the Mediterranean coast near Freginals halfway between Valencia and Barcelona early Sunday, Spain, March 20, 2016. The bus was reportedly hired out to carry students to and from a fireworks festival in Valencia and was on the return leg of its journey when the accident happened. (AP Photo)
Bird stops roller coaster, leaves riders hanging upside down
Brampton woman, 58 killed in single vehicle crash near Blind River
Haas team takes points in impressive F1 debut
Renault driver Kevin Magnussen, left, of Denmark steers his car into turn three ahead of Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Theo Karanikos)
Mudslide buries 8 students in northern Pakistan
Senegal votes on referendum to reduce presidential term
A man cast his ballot during an constitutional referendum in Dakar, Senegal, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Senegalese residents on Sunday voted on a constitutional referendum that could see sweeping constitutional reforms including a reduction of presidential powers and terms from seven to five years, on a continent where many leaders try to hold onto power. (AP Photo/Carley Petesch)
South Africa wins toss, elects to bat against Afghanistan
Death toll climbs from airstrikes on IS-held Syrian city
Alonso flips car after dramatic collision at Australian GP
Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez of Mexico sits in his car after colliding with McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Theo Karanikos)
Hiroshima thrashes Omiya 5-1 for 1st win of J-League season
Solo flying concept is like standing on a giant drone
Vexil designed by Charles Bombardier
Myhrer wins slalom at World Cup finals ahead of Hirscher
Switzerland's Daniel Yule speeds down the course during a men's slalom, at the alpine ski, World Cup finals in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)
Kazakhstan's ruling party expects win in parliamentary vote
A woman casts her ballot at a polling station during Kazakhstan parliamentary elections at the Russian-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Vancouver doctor who helped woman with ALS die an advocate for choice
Dr. Ellen Wiebe is pictured in her Vancouver office on March 9, 2016. Not all Canadian doctors are in favour of soon having the legal right to help suffering patients end their lives. But others, like Vancouver Dr.Wiebe, insist they have no qualms about helping patients fulfil their final wish. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Rosberg beats Hamilton in season-opening Australian GP
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates after winning the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
Obama arrives in Cuba for what he calls a "historic visit"
A man wearing a shirt and head scarf with a Stars and Stripes motif flashes a thumbs up at a weekly rumba dance gathering in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 19, 2016. President Barack Obama will travel to the communist island March 20. During his three-day trip, the first to the country by a sitting president in nearly 90 years he will meet with President Raul Castro at the Palace of the Revolution and attend a baseball exhibition game. (AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)
Interview? For Latino players, MLB teams provide translators
Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez sits in the dugout during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday, March 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Weekend of upsets leaves Virginia as Midwest favourite
Doubling down: Double-digit seeds have trouble following up
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall reacts during the first half of a second round game against Miami in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 19, 2016. Miami won 65-57. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Two winning tickets for $7-million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 6-49
Alonso flips car after dramatic collision at Australian GP
The wreck of McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain sits on on the edge of the track following a crash with Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez of Mexico during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Theo Karanikos)
WHL Roundup: Bobyk scores twice early as Rebels down Oil Kings 7-2
Morales scores twice as Whitecaps beat Sounders 2-1
Seattle Sounders forward Nelson Valdez looks to get a play going above the Vancouver Whitecaps box in the first half of the game on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
MLS Capsules
Chinese planner promises foreign companies access to markets
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde, left, and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli applaud during a speech during the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Pedro Morales scores twice on penalty kicks as Whitecaps beat Sounders FC
Brantley homers in 1st spring game, Indians beat Cubs 10-5
Hernandez throws 4 innings, but D-backs fall to Mariners 4-2
Exiled Tibetans vote for government shunned by China
Exiled Tibetan monks hold their Green Books, a document Tibetans required to vote, as they wait to cast their vote to elect the next prime minister and parliamentarians in Dharamsala, India, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Tens of thousands of Tibetan exiles are voting around the world Sunday to elect a new prime minister and parliament for a second time since the Dalai Lama stepped down as head of the government in 2011 to focus on his role as a spiritual leader. (AP Photo /Tsering Topgyal)
Kings clinch playoff spot with 2-1 win over Bruins
Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Pearson, second left, celebrates his goal with teammates, from left to right, Dustin Brown, Vincent Lecavalier, and Luke Schenn against the Boston Bruins during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Sharks held to draw but stay undefeated in Super Rugby
Chiefs' Damian McKenzie, wearing white, is tackled by Jaguares' Juan Hernandez, left, during a Super Rugby match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Pictured at left is Jaguares' Nicolas Sanchez. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Zardes scores 2 goals, Galaxy beat 10-man Earthquakes 3-1
Bishop gets 5th shutout, Lightning edge Coyotes 2-0
Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (12) looks on as the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a goal by left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (David Kadlubowski /The Arizona Republic via AP) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGAZINES OUT; NO SALES; MANDATORY CREDIT
Adi scores twice late, Timbers tie Real Salt Lake 2-2
Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi (9) is tackled by Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman (5) during the first half of an MLS soccer game at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Troy Wayrynen)
Zach Greer, Curtis Knight score five times each as Rush beat Stealth 24-16
Anderson gets Supercross win after Dungey penalty
Brian Elliott earns shutout in return, Blues blank Canucks 3-0
St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks as the Canucks' Brendan Gaunce (50) looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver on Saturday, March 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms
NBA reviewing Howard's use of sticky substance on hands
Gonzaga's Sabonis gets best of Utah's Poeltl
Utah forward Jakob Poeltl, right, looks to take a shot as Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis defends during the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in the NCAA Tournament in Denver. Gonzaga won 82-59. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jeff Shattler, Curtis Dickson each score hat tricks as Roughnecks beat Mammoth
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