New anti-terror legislation drafted in the dark
The federal government will table new anti-terror legislation in the House of Commons on Jan. 30 and it is most likely to pass. In his press conference on Jan. 26, Stephen Harper said that the […]
Month: January 2015
Canadian Music Week announces festival lineup
The 2015 Canadian Music Week (CMW) festival is slated to be the biggest ever, with headliners like Faith No More, John Mellencamp and Jesus and Mary Chain. The festival, which is in its 33rd year, […]
Chris Pratt rumoured for Indiana Jones role
Disney is eyeing Chris Pratt for the leading role in the reboot of the Indiana Jones franchise, according to some entertainment media reports. No deal has been struck between the Guardians of the Galaxy star […]
Apple sets new revenue record
Apple has become the most profitable company in the world after the launch of the iPhone 6. Sales from the first quarter since its launch — October to December 2014 — topped $18 billion. That […]
All Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 passengers officially presumed dead
All passengers aboard Flight MH370 that disappeared last March in the Java Sea are presumed to have died, according to an official Malaysian government statement. The crash has also been declared an accident. Malaysia’s government […]
Football star’s DNA found near crime scene
Just days before his former team heads to the Superbowl, former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was in court Jan. 29 facing first degree murder charges. The jury heard opening statements, including the prosecution listing its […]
Maple Leafs devilishly bad
It was a night that saw the Toronto Maple leafs hit a new low for the season. The Leafs continued their month of embarrassment, losing 2-1 in a close contest with the New Jersey Devils […]
Brampton break-in leads to multiple-car collision
A suspect has been charged with break-and-enter, flight from police, dangerous driving and breaking probation after causing a four-vehicle collision on Queen Street and Torbram Road in Brampton. Police received a call regarding a break-in […]
Toronto Transit Commission proposes comprehensive safety plan
The TTC has been in the news for all the wrong reasons for quite some time . In an attempt to put an end to the controversies, the city’s transit agency is considering implementing an […]
E-cigarettes: to vape or not to vape?
Vapor (aerosol) produced at high voltages by e-cigarettes can contain high concentrations of formaldehyde, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Jan. 21. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen […]