Canadians miss out on Super Bowl betting — again
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has grown even more frustrated as yet another Super Bowl will pass this weekend with no new action to allow Canadians to bet on the game. At the heart of […]
Year: 2014
Happy Birthday G.I. Joe
Hasbro released G.I. Joe on February 2, 1964, and sparked a revolution in the toy industry. G.I. Joe has survived through multiple generations and several wars. Today he stands as a global icon in the […]
Super Bowl a major sex trade event
The Super Bowl – an industry that generates $10 billion annually – has become the single-largest human-trafficking event in the United States. According to USA Today, an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 American women, some as […]
Baby penguins dying as global weather changes
Heavy rainstorms and an increase in global temperature are threatening the Argentina’s magellanic penguins. The largest colony has declined by 20 per cent since 1987, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One. […]
Super Bowl betting still off limits in Canada
Another Super Bowl will come and go leaving Canadian gamblers in its dust. Canadian senators are still sitting on Bill C-290, which would allow Canadians to legally bet on a single sports event. Currently, sports gamblers […]
“Ghost” ship likely in Davey Jones’ locker
An abandoned ship reported to be carrying cannibal rats off the Newfoundland coast has likely sunk in the North Atlantic according to a statement by the Irish coastguard. A representative from Ireland’s Coast Guard (IRGC) […]
US calls on South Sudan to release detainees
The United States has asked the government of South Sudan to release the final four detainees being held over allegations of an attempted coup in December. The release of the final detainees would help alleviate […]
Former Canadian general in Afghan jail
Former Canadian brigadier-general Daniel Menard has reportedly been arrested in Afghanistan for gun smuggling charges. CBC says Menard has spent the last three weeks in jail after being arrested by Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry. Afghanistan has […]
Brazil, Paraguay qualify for FIFA U-20 World Cup 2014
Only one spot remains in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2014 women’s tournament after Brazil and Paraguay secured their berths. The South American squads advanced to the next round at the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign […]
Best Buy axes 950 jobs
Best Buy Canada will be cutting 950 full-time jobs across its stores in an attempt to stave off competition and streamline its business. The cuts will also affect the retail giant’s counterpart Future Shop. Best […]