Comedian Sid Caesar dies at 91
Sid Caesar, the pioneer of TV sketch comedy during the 1950s and an inspiration to generations of comedians, died Feb. 12 at the age of 91. After a short illness, Caesar passed away at his […]
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Second Denmark zoo plans to euthanize giraffe
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 […]
Russian mother decapitated in front of son
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 […]
Jackie Chan promotes wildlife conservation
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 […]
Canadians dead last on wait times
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 […]
Payday loans popular in affluent Oakville
The last thing one would expect to find in affluent Oakville is a booming market for payday loans.
African esource mapping raises questions about benefits
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 intensifies for cat shot 17 times
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 […]
Wicked winter a boon for local businesses
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 […]
The Gardiner debate continues
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 […]