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Harper Urges Journalists to Shine Light Before Running Off

Prime Minister Stephen Harper told journalists gathered at a ethnic media awards dinner in Toronto to "shine light into dark corners." Harper then hightailed it before journalists had the time to grill him on his statements.
Nov 22, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Politics - 3 comments

Canadian Conservatives continue to hold lead in polls

As Canada narrowly avoided another federal election just a short time ago, a new poll reveals that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservatives are holding a steady lead over Michael Ignatieff's Liberals.
Nov 14, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics - 8 comments

Comedian Stephen Colbert to back U.S. Olympic speedskating team

After previous sponsor DMB Bank NV backed out due to an October bankruptcy, Colbert announced he would take over financing the team's 2010 Olympic run.
Nov 4, 2009 by  Heidi Lowry in Sports - 6 comments

HSBC Chairman Speaks of Banks Owing 'Real World' an Apology

Stephen Green, Chairman of one of the world's largest banking groups HSBC, has spoken of how the banking world owes what he calls the "real world" an apology.
Oct 7, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Business

Seven months gone, Stephen Watkins waits for sons to be found Special

Stephen Watkins has been searching for his sons for more than seven months. His sons Alexander and Christopher Watkins were allegedly taken from their Ontario home in Ontario by their mother. There is still no word on the boys.
Oct 7, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Crime - 1 comment

Pet cemetery in Las Vegas could get a Carl's Jr. as neighbor

It's no Stephen King nightmare novel but a Las Vegas pet cemetery and some of its clients are upset about the possibility of a Carl's Jr. opening up next door.
Sep 26, 2009 by  Jay David Murphy in Business - 4 comments

Stephen Lewis's 'A Dare to Remember' Challenges Canadians Special

The Stephen Lewis Foundation is challenging Canadians to do something extraordinary to help defeat AIDS in Africa. How extraordinary is up to your imagination. What would you do to help a continent that is suffering? Would you canoe down Bay Street?
Sep 3, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in World - 5 comments

Calgary to host international bank meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced on Tuesday that Calgary will host Inter-American Development Bank annual meeting in 2011.
Sep 2, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Business

The COLBERT is on the space station

During the spring, comedian Stephen Colbert won the right to have a treadmill named after him on the International Space Station. His $5 million namesake is now on board, ready to be installed.
Sep 1, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Science

Washington Nationals Sign Stephen Strasburg

Highly touted prospect Stephen Strasburg has agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on a four-year, $15.1 million contract.
Aug 18, 2009 by  Thom W. Conroy in Sports

Obama to Meet Mexican, Canadian Counterparts Next Month

Pres. Obama will be meeting with Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in August to discuss "a broad range of issues," according to Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
Jul 20, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics

Harper castigates Ignatieff on world stage, apologizes later

Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper used his press conference at the G8 meeting Friday to attack Liberal Party leader, Michael Ignatieff. Red-faced, Harper had to apologize to Ignatieff when it turned out a mistake had been made.
Jul 10, 2009 by  Stephanie Dearing in Politics - 1 comment

Canadian PM late for official photo shoot, again

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was late to the family photo-op at the G8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy. It's the second time he has been late for an official photo; the last time was in London's G20 meeting when he had to take a 'loo' break first.
Jul 9, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Politics - 1 comment

Shawshank Redemption receives UK stage premier

This September, Stephen King’s The Shawshank Redemption, will receive its UK stage premiere at the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre.
Jul 4, 2009 by  Bob Ewing in Entertainment

Harper's Conservatives regain lead in new Canadian poll

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservatives have regained the lead in a new EKOS poll. This comes after Harper narrowly avoided a summer election that could have been triggered by Michael Ignatieff and the Liberals.
Jun 25, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics

Is there a Schism in the Canadian Conservative Party?

Many have wondered what will happen when Stephen Harper steps down as leader of the Conservative Party, a very plausible reality should the Conservatives lose the next election.
Jun 5, 2009 by  Mark Kersten in Politics

Stephen Colbert is Off to Baghdad

Comedian Stephen Colbert has gone to Iraq to entertain the troops a la Bob Hope. There will be four shows of The Colbert Report that will air next week from Baghdad.
Jun 5, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Entertainment - 1 comment

Illness Keeping Hawking Away From Perimeter Institute This Summer

Stephen Hawking's planned visit for Waterloo, Ontario is on hold while he recovers from a chest infection. Best known for his work on black holes and General Relativity with Quantum Theory, Hawking is one of the top scientific minds of our time.
May 8, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Science - 2 comments

Canadian Prime Minister Makes Surprise Afghanistan Trip

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has made a surprise trip to Kandahar Airfield on Thursday. While visiting the troops he warned that the increase of NATO troops in the area will lead to more violence.
May 7, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Politics

Opinion: Conservatives Don't Know Stephen Colbert is Yanking Their Chains

You don’t have to be smarter than the average bear to figure out that Stephen Colbert is a comedian dressed in conservative clothing who is ripping conservatives new ones while charming the pants off them with his gleaming Colbertgate smile.
Apr 29, 2009 by  Sandy Sand in Entertainment - 17 comments
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