Brampton boy killed by bullet
A nine-year-old Brampton boy died Thursday after being struck by a stray bullet that came through his townhouse window late Wednesday night. Police believe the shooter targeted the home, but the bullet may have been […]
Year: 2013
You can’t take it with you
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Manti Te’o “catfished” online
Manti Te’o’s admission that he was duped by a person posing as a woman online has dominated news and social media recently, with commentary ranging from snarky jokes, to accusations that he was in on the hoax, to […]
Kyle Bekker drafted by Toronto FC
It was an exciting day for Oakville native Kyle Bekker, a 22-year-old midfielder chosen third overall by Toronto FC in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft in Indianapolis. Bekker has much experience with the game, participating […]
Raptors lose in OT
It was a heartbreaker for the Raptors Jan. 16 at the Air Canada Centre. They trailed by 19 points in the third quarter, but they fought back and tied the Bulls at the end of […]
Flu shot more vital than ever this year
Katie Jones reports on the the high rate of flu activity this season, and the preventative steps you can take to protect yourself.
Leafs waive Connolly, trade Lombardi
Unlike the Jays, the Leafs are shedding players. Tim Connolly was not on the ice for the free practice Thursday, because he was waived earlier in the day. Connolly has been a major disappointment for […]
Canadian government to fund new venture capital businesses
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will give $400 million of taxpayers’ money to high risk venture capital plans under a new program to stimulate the economy announced Jan. 14. The “Venture Capitalist Action Plan” consists of $400 […]
Latin America leads the way for women in politics
As Canada faces the real possibility of having five female premiers, other parts of the world have long had many strong women leaders. In fact, Latin America has had more women leaders than Western democracies. […]
Fake girlfriend hoax dupes media too
With just a simple Google image search and a quick phone call to verify the woman’s identity, an alternative sports publication uncovered a hoax behind one of American college football’s most inspirational stories yet. […]