Scrivens frustrates Sharks with record-setting saves
The Edmonton Oilers are happy to have Ben Scrivens. Scrivens has been part of the Edmonton club for just over two weeks, and is already breaking NHL records with 59 saves in a Jan. 29 match […]
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Syria rejects transitional government
The Syrian government has refused to consider a transitional government to end the civil war in that country. The opposition has demanded a government change and the Geneva I conference has also recommended it. In […]
New stem cell breakthrough is simple, fast and includes mice
A publication in Nature journal on Jan.29 states that researchers have developed a process to create stem cells by purposely putting mature mice cells under stress. Researchers are calling this process STAP, which stands for “stimulus-triggered […]
McDonald’s employee smacked for selling junk in “happy” meals
A McDonald’s employee in Pittsburgh is facing charges after she was caught selling heroin out of the restaurant in Happy Meal boxes. CNN reports that 26-year-old Shantia Dennis had been hiding this illegal drug inside […]
Nova Scotia premier: Bluenose rebuild a “boondoggle”
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says the rebuilding of the iconic Bluenose II has become a “boondoggle” for taxpayers, and has asked the province’s auditor general to look into the matter. The replica of the […]
Stress and fear cause air force officers to cheat
Ninety-two air force officers who cheated on their proficiency tests have been decertified and removed from nuclear-related duties, the US air force announced today. CNN is reporting officials first alleged that 34 officers had cheated […]
Freeze the Keys – and the phone
What better way to discourage people from drinking and driving than giving them a chance to win a huge flatscreen TV and accompanying surround sound? Jan. 30th marks the official beginning of The Beer Store’s […]
Pope Francis cleans house at Vatican bank
Pope Francis has fired four of Pope Benedict VI’s Vatican bank advisors and named a Toronto Cardinal to help oversee the bank’s operations. Cardinal Thomas Collins received an early birthday present yesterday when he was […]
Experts worry Kevin O’Leary may have brain damage
Experts fear millionaire businessman and Dragon’s Den host Kevin O’Leary may be suffering from brain damage, after he told the audience of CBC’s “The Lang and O’Leary Exchange” that he believes 3.5 billion people living […]
Laptop with health data of 620,000 Albertans stolen
A laptop with the unencrypted information about 620,000 patients was stolen last September according to Health Minister Fred Horne. But the health department was only made aware of the incident Jan. 21st. The laptop contained […]