Marco Muzzo pleads guilty to six charges
29-year old Marco Muzzo has pleaded guilty to six of his 18 charges during a court appearance on Feb. 4. Muzzo, of King Township, was charged in the fatal accident that left three children and their […]
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Paramedics urge PTSD be considered a workplace illness
Paramedics welcomed the initiatives that the Ontario government announced Feb.1 to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they feel it’s not enough. This disorder must be included as a work-related illness. “I think paramedics across the province and […]
32% of Canadians support TPP trade deal while many uncertain, poll suggests
While Canadians expect the TPP to have positive effects overall, the possible damages to their own communities are leaving many uncertain. Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is studying economic impacts of the controversial […]
The Canadian Federation of Students Lobby To Abolish Tuition
The Canadian Federation of Students has put its weight behind a new report that calls for free tuition. CFS) recently expressed its support for a report created by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The […]
“Return of Kings” gatherings cancelled amidst public backlash
Controversial American blogger Daryrush “Roosh V” Valizadeh, founder of the anti-feminist website Return of Kings, has officially cancelled a number of Feb. 6 rallies, citing his inability to guarantee the safety of their participants. […]
Registered sex offender attempts kidnapping at Miami International Airport
A 42 year old man attempted to kidnap a 3-year old girl while at Miami International Airport on January 26th. Cuong Nguyen, who is a registered sex offender, grabbed the child by the wrist and attempted […]
Boko Haram attack targets newly re-opened Chibok market in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have attacked a Nigerian vegetable market the day after it reopened its doors. The market, which was closed in 2014 following the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls, had only reopened on January […]
Zika virus “spreading explosively,” says World Health Organization
The Zika virus has spread through the Americas with an estimated three to four million affected so far, the World Health Organization recently announced. “Last year the disease was detected in the Americas, where it is […]
Photograph of a potato sells for $1.5 million
Paris-based photographer Kevin Abosch has sold a photograph of a potato for a reported $1.5 million. The photographer met with an anonymous businessman at his home where the two reportedly drank wine until the businessman inquired […]
Edmonton becomes the first city in Canada to legalize Uber
Edmonton city councillors have approved the bylaw to legalize Uber. This is the first municipality in Canada to approve of the ride-sharing company. The bylaw requires proof of the company’s drivers to have the proper insurance […]