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Opinion: Harper, Ignatieff fear reefer madness

Ottawa, Canada - In a YouTube question period with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the four most popular questions concerned legalization of pot. Not to be outdone, Michael Ignatieff also warned about marijuana use and said there are no plans to legalize it.
Mar 17, 2010 by  Richard Mccallum in Politics - 4 comments

Opinion: Comparative Election Spending: Philippines vs. New York

The Philippine law on synchronized elections, known as Republic Act 7166, stipulates that a candidate seeking the office of President or Vice President can only spend no more than P10 ($0.22, US) per registered voter during the official campaign period.
Mar 5, 2010 by  Antonio Figueroa in Politics

HP introduces new multi-touch enabled tablet, notebook PC's

HP has today taken the wraps off its latest small-to-medium business laptops, showing off a new multi-touch tablet PC and software which displays your calendar (12-hour time period) and battery charge level whilst the computer boots up.
Mar 1, 2010 by  Brenton Currie in Technology

NATO apologizes as forces kill 27 Afghan civilians

27 killed, another 20 wounded: The dead included a child and four women. It was the third time civilians were killed in NATO strikes in a one-week period.
Feb 22, 2010 by  Stephanie Dearing in World - 6 comments

Study: Bilingual babies learn in prenatal period

Hearing two languages with regularity during pregnancy can put an infant on the road to bilingualism by the time of birth.
Feb 22, 2010 by  Laura Trowbridge in Science - 6 comments

UK Soccer Championship Preview: Newcastle look to keep top spot

A look ahead to this weekend's Coca-cola Championship action, with Newcastle looking to hang on to the top spot in the league and Reading hoping to stay out of the relegation period.
Feb 19, 2010 by  Sarah Shannon in Sports

Several students robbed at gunpoint near Toronto school Tuesday Special

Toronto, Canada - A man and teen are accused of brazenly robbing multiple students Tuesday during the lunch period near a school in the Leaside area of Toronto.
Feb 11, 2010 by  KJ Mullins in Crime - 1 comment

Opinion: Outsourcing and the recession- Redesigning the US job market

The comatose employment market in the US has reached an unholy benchmark. For the first time in history, the average period of unemployment is over 6 months. Where will the jobs that will restart the economy come from?
Feb 9, 2010 by  Paul Wallis in Business

Opinion: Why Pacquiao Opposed Random Drug-Testing

Ever wonder why WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has filed defamation cases against his detractors? It all boils down to Filipino pride. Period.
Dec 31, 2009 by  Antonio Figueroa in Sports - 2 comments

Brawny Vs. Bounty Vs. Paper Products Period

Who ever knew that a simple pattern located in a product was just a war-causing trademark. Something as small as a diamond or bowtie can cause million dollar damage to the paper industry.
Dec 13, 2009 by  Ellen Geer in Lifestyle - 2 comments

Famous Iranian Composer Faramarz Payvar dead at 77

Veteran Iranian Composer Faramarz Payvar has died at the age of 77 in Tehran after struggling with brain damage for a long period of time.
Dec 9, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Arts

Obese Abuser Avoids Prison

A church elder who indecently assaulted a young girl over a period of several years avoided jail because he was too fat.
Dec 3, 2009 by  Andy Madden in Crime - 3 comments

Indian Economy Grows by 7.9 Percent in Third Quarter

The Indian economy performed far better than was predicted in the three month period from July through September, with the Asian country enjoying year-on-year growth in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 7.9 percent.
Nov 30, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Business

'Exchange Bandit' Sentenced to 6 Years in Toronto

Over a period of six years, Kevin John Pinto, 38, robbed at least ten banks in the Greater Toronto Area and Peel Region. Yesterday, his six-year spree netted him a six year sentence. With credit for time served Pinto is facing another 46 months in jail.
Nov 25, 2009 by  Bob Gordon in Crime

Hanlon Creek Conflict Heats Up Again in Guelph Special

October was a quiet period in the conflict between environmentalists opposed to construction of a 700 acre business park in the southwestern corner of the city.
Nov 9, 2009 by  Bob Gordon in Environment - 1 comment

McLaren F1 designer reveals plans for electric car

Plans for a new electric car have been revealed by Gordon Murray who has worked for McLaren F1 in the past. There are plans to create three prototypes of the vehicle in a period of 16 months.
Nov 6, 2009 by  Jane Fazackarley in Technology

Some Bill C-311 demonstrators said to be professional activists

Ottawa, Ontario - Allegations are being levelled against the protesters who disrupted the House of Commons Question Period on Monday, urging support for Bill C-311. At least one protester is affiliated with the NDP.
Oct 27, 2009 by  Stephanie Dearing in Politics - 5 comments

Youth disrupt Question Period to raise climate change awareness

A contingent of some 200 people, described as mainly young people, congregated in the Canadian House of Commons today to raise attention on climate change. The protest followed the International Day of Action on climate change held around the world.

Microsoft CEO focuses on corporate clients Special

Hailing the arrival of a new economic era, Steve Ballmer says we are in the "new normal" of a period of efficiency and productivity,
Oct 21, 2009 by  Jack Kapica in Technology

Gustavsson's Monster Performance Puts Leafs Past Red Wings

Jonas Gustavsson's massive save late in the third period of tonight's Leafs, Red Wings game helped the Leafs secure a 2-1 victory over the Wings.
Sep 27, 2009 by  Dustin Pollack in Sports - 2 comments
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