Zoos in Denmark are being heavily criticized for its treatment of two healthy giraffes. Just over a week after Copenhagen Zoo euthanized a healthy giraffe named Marius, a second Danish zoo, Jyllands Park Zoo, is […]
Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation into the death of a 20-year old mother who was trapped in the doors of an elevator and decapitated in front of her two-year old son. The Independent […]
China’s attitude is changing towards the trading of illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and elephant ivory, actor Jackie Chan said in London Feb. 13. Chan made the comment during the launch of a […]
Canada may be renowned for its overall healthcare system, but the country’s patient wait time is a different story. A recent report released by the Health Council of Canada reveals that Canada ranks last among […]
The last thing one would expect to find in affluent Oakville is a booming market for payday loans.
The World Bank says its controversial plan to map Africa’s resources will increase production and help African governments negotiate business deals, but the project raises concerns that the public data will be available for warring […]
Support continues to grow for a severely injured cat found in Northeast Sarnia Feb.2. “Phones have been ringing off the hook,” says Becky Knight of the Sarnia Humane Society. The cat is currently in stable […]
As most people lament this long and endless winter, some local businesses are quietly rubbing their hands together – and it’s not because they are trying to stay warm. Welcoming the snow Jack Frost’s early […]
A report recommending the removal of the eastern end of Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway is creating controversy in the city, but citizens still have a chance to voice their opinions. The report, released Feb. 5, presents […]
Changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act will crack down on citizenship fraud, tighten residency requirements and reduce processing times, according to the Harper government. Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the legislation on Feb. […]
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