U.S. Government takes vacation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On October 1 the U.S. government shut down. Kind of. Congress failed to pass a spending bill for the fiscal year, which means non-essential government workers are getting an…
Crack discovered in man’s buttocks
REGINA—A routine traffic stop reaped unexpected bounty after a police officer was compelled to delve down where few others would dare to.
Forces’ vehicles disappear after paint job
OTTAWA—An undisclosed number of vehicles belonging the Canadian Armed Forces are MIA since undergoing routine maintenance, Minister of National Defence Rob Nicholson revealed today.
Public shaming backlash – parents beware
The trend of public shaming children has become a hot topic. But for every child made to wear a demeaning sign in public, there is a parent just as deserving.
Criminals offended at Grand Theft Auto’s unrealistic expectations
Last week's launch of the latest version of Grand Theft Auto has prompted many pro-crime advocacy groups to come out and publicly boycott the game's unrealistic portrayal of felonious activities.
Stats show teen pregnancy drops dramatically after age 20
NATIONAL—The latest research published in the current edition of the Journal of Sex Research has revealed promising but unexpected findings.
Dream to come true for one middle-aged man
TORONTO—Medieval Times, the dinner theatre event that combines feasting and jousting, is looking for a new king.
Not tested on animals
Professor Poult was fascinated to finally witness a subject ‘running like a person with his head cut off’. The reality was far more interesting than the tired old cliché suggested.
Tornado tears through cemetery, hundreds dead
LOCAL—It was shortly before 11 a.m. on Sunday when the worst thing he imagined became reality. "We were there to visit Grandpa, my dog and me, when I saw the…