After a preliminary investigation into the train derailment in northwestern New Brunswick, investigators have found a cracked wheel and broken rail near the site. The Transportation Safety Board stated Jan. 9 that it is too […]
TV Ontario, will take some viewers back in time this Febuary when it premieres its new series, The Doozers. Some may remember these tiny, green workers from the beloved 1980s childrens classic, Fraggle Rock. Unlike Fraggle Rock, The Doozers will […]
New research from Duke University School of Medicine suggests a link between high levels of bacteria and increased rates of premature births. The study measured the bacteria levels on 48 membranes from women who had […]
This weekend, Torontonians will be ditching their parkas and donning their sunglasses as temperatures increase from Tuesday’s feels-like minus 30 degrees Celsius to Saturday’s predicted plus 10. But such extreme highs and lows are not […]
Oakville resident and Canadian broadcast pioneer Jean Caine has died at age 90. She passed away Jan. 9 at her Oakville home. Caine co-founded Oakville radio stations, JOY 1250 and 1320 CJMR. Her grandson, Matt Caine, told the […]
Central African Republic interim leader, Michel Djotodia, stepped down during the regional summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) held in Chad on Jan. 9. After his resignation, citizens took to the […]
Post written by Andrew Walker and Matheson Murray As the fires from the Jan. 8 train derailment continue to burn in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, the safety of transporting crude oil via rail has again […]
Controversy swirled after Tuesday’s announcement of a few suspect roster choices for Canada’s 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey team. Now, the squabbling continues over who among the 25 capable hockey players deserves to wear the C, […]
A mother accused of killing her five-year-old son in Saskatoon on Saturday will undergo psychiatric tests before her trial begins. The crown and defence filed a joint request that 35-year-old Kellie Johnson be mentally assessed […]
A suicide bombing at a military recruiting centre in Baghdad has killed 21 and injured nearly three dozen more according to Iraqi officials. It is likely the attack was a message to potential army volunteers […]
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