Wearing a mask at a riot is now illegal 19 hours agoThe bill that bans the wearing of masks or disguises during a riot or unlawful assembly became one of Canada's newest laws today. More »Wearing a mask at a riot is now illegal
The bill that bans the wearing of masks or disguises during a riot or unlawful assembly became one of Canada's newest laws today.
'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies 11 hours agoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor James Gandolfini, best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television series "The Sopranos," has died while … More »'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor James Gandolfini, best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television series "The Sopranos," has died while vacationing in Rome, the network said on Wednesday. Gandolfini, who was 51, died of a possible heart attack, HBO spokeswoman …
Loblaw tests out new smaller discount grocery store 17 hours agoCanada's largest grocer is trying out a new discount small-store format in a bid to attract more customers in urban areas. More »Loblaw tests out new smaller discount grocery store
Canada's largest grocer is trying out a new discount small-store format in a bid to attract more customers in urban areas.
Fukushima groundwater 30 times more radioactive than safety limit 14 hours agoWith reports coming out of radiation levels in the groundwater near the Fukushima Daiichi power plant being 30 times greater than the safety limit, and with all but two of Japan's 50 nuclear reactors offline … More »Fukushima groundwater 30 times more radioactive than safety limit
With reports coming out of radiation levels in the groundwater near the Fukushima Daiichi power plant being 30 times greater than the safety limit, and with all but two of Japan's 50 nuclear reactors offline since the 2011 earthquake and … Continue reading →
Where should Gawker donate its Rob Ford ‘Crackstarter’ cash? 12 hours agoLife inside Toronto City Hall has returned to a near-state of normalcy, which means it is less dysfunctional than its Montreal counterpart but still more of a circus than Cirque du Soleil. We are now nearly … More »Where should Gawker donate its Rob Ford ‘Crackstarter’ cash?
Life inside Toronto City Hall has returned to a near-state of normalcy, which means it is less dysfunctional than its Montreal counterpart but still more of a circus than Cirque du Soleil. We are now nearly four weeks separated from … Continue reading →
Former Liberal leader Bob Rae to resign from House 19 hours agoBob Rae is retiring from Parliament. The MP from Toronto Centre, the former interim leader of the Liberal Party and the former premier of Ontario made the announcement on Parliament Hill on Wednesday morning. … More »Former Liberal leader Bob Rae to resign from House
Bob Rae is retiring from Parliament. The MP from Toronto Centre, the former interim leader of the Liberal Party and the former premier of Ontario made the announcement on Parliament Hill on Wednesday morning. A visibly emotional Rae said he's … Continue reading →
B.C. Premier reverses decision to give staff big raises 14 hours agoWho says complaining doesn't accomplish anything? It did in British Columbia. On Wednesday afternoon, B.C. Premier Christy Clark rescinded her government's decision of last week, to give significant raises … More »B.C. Premier reverses decision to give staff big raises
Who says complaining doesn't accomplish anything? It did in British Columbia. On Wednesday afternoon, B.C. Premier Christy Clark rescinded her government's decision of last week, to give significant raises to senior staff. "The decision [to give raises] was very much … Continue reading →
OTTAWA - Homelessness in Canada affects about 200,000 people every year and comes with a $7 billion price tag, the first-ever national report on the issue has found. …