As we do every week on Friday, we’ve collected the top stories (as voted by you) and compiled them on one page. Our Digital Journalists reported on (and photographed) the riots in Vancouver after the Canucks lost the Stanley Cup, a Filipino man being crowned the world’s shortest man, Tom Hanks adapting Neil Gaiman’s American Gods for HBO and many other stories.
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Air Canada strike likely unless airline makes concessions: CAW (Includes interview) by Andrew Ardizzi
Air Canada workers are likely to strike at 12:01 a.m. today unless Canada’s largest airline makes concessions to union members.
Stanley Cup final game goes crazy on the streets of Vancouver (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
The Stanley Cup final game in Vancouver repeated its story after 17 years. The Canucks fans went crazy on the streets just few blocks away from the Rogers Arena where their favorites lost to Boston Bruins 4-0.
World naked bike ride 2011- Halifax, NS (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Sara Star
Under the Nova Scotian blue skies, over 90 people participated in the World Naked Bike Ride today, and hundreds of curious bystanders got to see a sight not often seen in downtown Halifax.
Downtown Toronto going to the dogs during Woofstock festival (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Andrew Moran
Thousands of Toronto dog owners gathered in the St. Lawrence Market area in the downtown core for the ninth annual summer Woofstock, an all-dog festival that celebrates man’s best friend(s).
Toronto group to paint mural to bring hope to homeless in NYC (Includes first-hand account) by KJ Mullins
Yesterday Scott Mills and a group from Toronto took off to New York City to take part in the #140conf. While there, they plan on painting a mural to give hope to the city’s homeless and raise awareness worldwide as part of a project of Invisible People.
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Vancouver Canucks fans riot following Stanley Cup Game 7 loss by Andrew Moran
As thousands of Vancouver Canucks fans gathered outside to watch the final game of this year’s Stanley Cup Finals, a riot broke out, which led to cars being set ablaze, beer bottles being thrown out and riot police making arrests.
Vancouver Riot: Uncensored Video Footage by Steffan Ileman
Vancouver Canucks fans rioted after their team lost Stanley Cup to Boston Bruins. Cars, including two police cruisers, were overturned and burned by the angry crowd. Mayor Robertson denounced the violence.
Strong earthquake rocks Indonesian island by Leo Reyes
A strong 6.2 magnitude undersea earthquake struck near Sulawesi island in Indonesia Monday according to US Gelogical Survey (USGS).
Ron Paul issues four keys to economic growth ahead of debate by Michael Krebs
Ahead of the debate among Republican presidential candidates on Monday night in New Hampshire, Texas Congressman and GOP presidential contender Ron Paul issued a four-point guidance on the keys to economic growth.
US, Philippines to hold war games amid tension in South China Sea by Leo Reyes
The United States and the Philippines are set to hold naval exercise amid heightened tension in Western Philippine Sea following allegations of intrusion by Chinese Naval personnel in the Philippine-occupied area of the disputed Spratly Islands.
Op-Ed: Casey Anthony trial – more forensic evidence by Alexander Baron
A further report on the trial of Casey Anthony as the State of Florida continues to build its case against her with a mountain of forensic evidence.
Hanks adapting ‘American Gods’ for HBO by Andrew Ardizzi
Tom Hanks’ Playtone production company is producing a six-season adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s award winning novel “American Gods” for HBO.
Op-Ed: Casey Anthony trial will continue, rules Judge Perry by Alexander Baron
In his final ruling after the State rested its case, Judge Belvin Perry rejected an application by the defence for the case to be dismissed.
Junrey Balawing to be crowned world’s shortest man by Christopher Bates
Junrey Balawing, who is set to turn 18 this Sunday, will be crowned the world’s shortest man on his birthday. The Filipino, who stands at 23 inches (58cm), is the size of a one-year-old toddler.
US Destroyer sent to South China Sea amid tension in Spratlys by Leo Reyes
The United States has sent one of the most formidable warships, the USS Chung-Hoon, a guided-missile destroyer to the South China Sea and Sulu sea amid tensions between China, Vietnam and the Philippines over the disputed Spratly Islands.
Op-Ed: Soccer – Vancouver Whitecaps player scores best MLS goal ever by Christopher Bates
In every sport there are moments that catch our attention, but how many actually stay planted in our memories for a lifetime?
NHL: Senators hire Paul MacLean as head coach by Dustin Pollack
The Ottawa Senators have found their replacement for former head coach Cory Clouston, officially hiring Paul MacLean as the teams new bench boss.
Op-Ed: Jennifer Love Hewitt voted worst actress since 1985 — Yeah, sure by Paul Wallis
Jennifer Love Hewitt, who first came to fame level attention on TV’s Party of Five, has received the distinction of Worst Actress due to film ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. None of her films have been rated over 60% by reviewers on the site.
Top Blogs
From Chile to Alaska by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
Last Sunday, when strolling in Stanley Park in Vancouver…
Abandoned by Lynn Curwin
A couple of weeks ago these kittens were abandoned, along with a couple of their litter mates. They were between four…
Charles Foran’s biography of Mordecai Richler is engaging and highly recommended by Chanah Rubenstein
This morning I finally finished Charles Foran’s biography of Mordecai Richler, Mordecai: The Life and Times…
