Rob Ford comes out on top at mayoral debate
Despite recent controversy, Rob Ford maintained his public support following the 2014 mayoral debate on Mar.26. The world was waiting to see if Rob Ford would make a fool of himself at the debate, but […]
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UN General Assembly votes in symbolic non-binding resolution
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution, declaring Crimea’s referendum on independence illegal. Ukraine proposed the resolution, which was backed by the United States and the European Union. It passed with 100 votes […]
BC dad wants ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ removed from son’s school
ANALYSIS A B.C. father believes he can protect his son from the ravages of pornography and drugs by having a The Perks of Being a Wallflower banned from school. Dean Audet, whose Grade 10 son was […]
Facebook, virtual reality, and $2 billion worth of kickstarter woes
ANALYSIS Facebook announced Mar.25 it’s purchasing virtual reality technology start-up Oculus Rift for $2 billion. The move rocked the Twitterverse and a slew of tech publications. Skeptics smack-talked the acquisition, including the company’s emotionally — […]
Simcoe County highway renamed in honour of Sarah Burke
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Highway 93 will be renamed in honour of Winter X Games athlete Sarah Burke. Among her accomplishments, Burke was successful in lobbying for women to participate in freestyle events on equal […]
Toronto woman lures young boys online
A Toronto woman has been charged in connection with an online child luring investigation. Police say the woman used a number of male online personas to lure young boys. She would use the male personas […]
Firing of Edmonton police officer upheld in court
The Alberta Court of Appeal has rejected a request from a former Edmonton Police officer to reinstate his job. Rob Furlong, a former army sniper, was fired from the service for misconduct. The misconduct charges […]
Living with an artificial heart
Canadians waiting in hospital beds for heart transplants may soon be able to wait from home and continue living relatively normal lives thanks to total artificial heart transplants. A research team in the U.S. has […]
UN approves Sri Lankan inquiry
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHCR) approved an international criminal inquiry into Sri Lankan human rights abuses that occurred during the decades long civil war, reports the New York Times. The inquiry will be a […]
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin officially announce separation
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow announced on her lifestyle website, Goop.com, her separation to her husband,Chris Martin, after 10 years of marriage. The actress called the separation a ‘conscious uncoupling.’ Paltrow said that they have been working on the […]