Canada-Society

The Islamic communities of Canada this week joined Muslims around the world in beginning the month-long observance of Ramadan.

Stop by the beef striploin section and look at each steak closely for a half-mooned perfectly shaped white line; if you see this your 'red-flag' should go up

Harvard retains the crown as top university for the eighth year in an annual ranking of the world's universities which is dominated by the United States but shows China's performance improving.

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Most young Americans entering university this year can't write in cursive, think email is too slow, that Beethoven's a dog and Michelangelo a computer virus, according to an annual list compiled by two academics at a US college.

Monday. I’m out for breakfast with my father. We’ve been sitting at the counter for five minutes and the short order cook has yet to take our order.“Hey Mac,” my father cries out. “Can we get some eggs over here?”My father was born in The Bronx, in the ’30s. I can’t tell whether his style of etiquette is a function of his generation, place of birth, or his general irritability.“I don’t think I’ve ever called anyone ‘Mac’ in my entire life. I say, ‘Buddy,’ ‘pal’ or even ‘my friend.’ ”“What if you don’t know someone’s name?”“I’d call them ‘Monsieur.’ As in, ‘I’m so sorry, Monsieur, but I think you’re standing on my foot.’ ”“Monsieur,” he says, considering the word. “Not my style.”The co