Lawmaker fires pepper spray in Indian Parliament
India’s parliament erupted in havoc Feb. 13 when a legislator released pepper spray in the lower house to protest a bill for the creation of a new state. As the government prepared to present the […]
Year: 2014
Earthquake below lake Ontario
A minor earthquake rumbled five kilometers below Lake Ontario Feb. 12. The US Geological Survey is reporting a 2.9 quake occurred 40 kilometres southwest of Cobourg just before midnight. Cobourg is 82 kilometres east of […]
SIU investigating death of 18-year-old woman in Scarborough
The Special Investigations Unit has been called in after an unmarked police car struck and killed a female pedestrian Feb. 13 in Scarborough. City News reports that authorities suspect the woman was tying to cross […]
Man wanted for illegal Whistler gondola jump
The RCMP is looking for a man who illegally BASE jumped 436 metres from Whistler’s Peak 2 Peak gondola, last Thursday. The man, accompanied by a woman, filmed the stunt via helmet camera and then […]
Comcast buys Time Warner Cable for $45 billion
The $45 billion deal between Comcast and Time Warner Cable combines the two biggest cable companies in the United States. The merger will create the dominant provider for television channels and Internet services in the […]
Reigning Canadian gold medalist dethroned
Canadian skater Christine Nesbitt failed to defend her 2010 gold medal by finishing in ninth place in the women’s 1000 m speed skating event. The Feb.13. event saw Hong Zhang of China take the gold, […]
African peacekeepers find mass grave
African Union peacekeepers have discovered a mass grave at a military camp used by Seleka rebels in the capital city of Bangui in the Central African Republic. A witness told Reuters he saw four shallow graves […]
Syrian airstrikes kill 51 in Aleppo
At least 51 people died in a single day of Syrian government airstrikes and shelling of opposition-controlled districts of Aleppo, activists said Feb 13. as international mediators were trying to salvage peace talks in Geneva. […]
Wildlife summit aims to end animal trafficking
World leaders from 50 nations gathered in London Feb. 13 to discuss plans to put an end to illegal wildlife trade. The United Kingdom’s government website states in a press release that the three main objectives of […]
Canada surprises no one with 3-1 win over Norway
Following a lacklustre start, the Canadian men’s hockey team has won their first game in Sochi. Norway was not an expected threat, and team Canada easily came away with a win on Feb.13. There was […]