PaperSave too complex for public servants
Imagine you had an employee that consistently misfiled papers. Instead of the right-hand cabinet, they used the left. Concerned, you placed prominent signs on each cabinet to specify “Papers here”…
Elon Musk announces Drumpf/Mars 0.1 Mission
NEW YORK—Following their historic first meeting Donald Drumpf and Elon Musk have announced a bold venture to Make America Great Again.
Marie Lemay urged to donate executive bonus pay to GC workplace charitable campaign
Ottawa public servants are now asking Public Services Deputy Minister Marie Lemay to assist in decreasing the shortfall in this year’s Government of Canada Charitable Workplace Campaign.
United Way CEO urged to donate after Ottawa campaign ‘at risk of falling short’
Ottawa public servants are urging United Way President and CEO Brian Gallagher to donate to the Government of Canada Charitable Workplace Campaign, which is “at risk” of falling short of…
Amazon confirms ‘send glitter to your enemies’ drone delivery is coming
Prime Air, Amazon’s drone-powered delivery system, promises to safely deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. But what if you want to deliver mischief?
TTC riders boycott service, need ride to protest
TORONTO—In January, the TTC will increase the cost of riding public transit for the sixth time in six years. Riders are fed up with what they feel is unfair treatment…
Health Canada approves ‘Season After the Morning After’ Pill
OTTAWA—Following positive, albeit controversial, results with its approval of non-prescription sales of the 72-hour ‘morning after’ pill (Levonorgestrel) and the 49-day ‘abortion pill’ (Mifegymiso), Health Canada has upped the ante.
Galaxy Note 7 rebrands as Yule Log
SOUTH KOREA—Samsung halted production of its beleaguered Galaxy Note 7 on Tuesday. Known as the Ford Pinto of smartphones, the Note 7 and its replacement model sometimes burst into flames.
Hairballs haunt man after failed relationship
NANAIMO, B.C.—A Roto-Rooter truck sits on the curb outside Dave Cosburn’s house. Inside, Cosburn faces a hairy situation.
New resident obtains employment with notorious local asshole
Word eventually gets around about the people you’d better not work for. But what happens when you’ve just moved somewhere new and desperately need a job? Jill Rondeau found out…