Cause of Bob Simon’s death released
It has now been confirmed CBC correspondent Bob Simon died of head injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York February 11th. Simon was in the back seat of a […]
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Motive still not clear in Chappell Hill killings
The debate is ongoing across the media on whether or not the killing of three Muslim students in Chappell Hill was a parking dispute or a hate crime. Deah Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, Razan Mohammad […]
Canadian journalist released on bail in Cairo
An Egyptian-born Canadian journalist has been granted bail of $41,000 after more than a year of imprisonment in Cairo. Mohamed Fahmy is legally required to be present at the next court session of his retrial […]
Raptors finish strong before all-star break
The Toronto Raptors will head into the all-star break with a lot of confidence and a three game winning streak. The team continued its recent string of success with a 95-93 victory over the Washington Wizards […]
Montreal residents in shock after overpass collapse
Montreal residents are reeling after the collapse of the Longueuil pedestrian overpass on Feb. 10. Two people were injured when the walkway fell onto the lanes of Highway 132. Officials report that the incident took […]
Officials fear measles outbreak
Toronto officials continue to warn the public of a return of the measles virus that could affect the city. So far there have been five confirmed cases of measles in the city of Toronto. Toronto city officials […]
Bangladesh cuts Pakistani diplomat
A Pakistani High Commission official, Mazhar Khan, based in Dhaka was declared persona non grata by the Bangladeshi government and was asked to leave the country Feb. 5. The diplomatic official was charged by Bangladesh’s […]
Pfizer buys biologic company Hospira
American multinational pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Feb. 5 that it has continued to expand its portfolio and has acquired Hospira for approximately $15 billion. Once the acquisition is approved, the move would see Pfizer increasing […]
Ex-minister John Baird looks to private sector
A source close to former foreign affairs minister John Baird says that he is expected to move to Toronto to pursue a career in the private sector, according to the Globe and Mail. Sources say […]
Target continues to miss the bullseye
As shoppers lined up for liquidation bargains by 8 a.m. on Feb. 5, Target employees were preparing for the final days of their employment. The East Hamilton store was also affixed with signs detailing Target’s closure, […]