NORTH AMERICA—As North Americans face the difficulties of living through a global pandemic, a man formerly regarded as a paranoid shut-in is now being held up as an example. Live like Howard Hughes is a new campaign being embraced across… Continue Reading
CALGARY—Parents Shareem and Todd Wilson remain deadlocked in a debate over what their child should be for Halloween. The pressure to balance edgy with cute in a way that will attract the right kind of jealous attention has caused a… Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA—Despite their obsession with remaining steadfastly within the public eye, the Kardashians have been remarkably evasive when confronted with rumours that the family originates from impoverished ancestry. Now, after an exhaustive search spanning over ten years and many thousands… Continue Reading
TORONTO-“If there’s one thing we know about Americans, it’s that they love guns!” said Tourism Toronto director, Abe Sinclair. The director plans on turning US gun lust into tourism gold. “When Toronto recently made headlines for having a higher homicide… Continue Reading
Starbucks will close more than eight thousand US stores Sunday afternoon for anti-bias training. This forum is in response to the incident in Philadelphia that saw two black men arrested at the popular coffee chain on April 12. Managers everywhere… Continue Reading
TORONTO—Everybody’s favourite Christmas ham, Ross Petty, has returned with his latest holiday send-up. This year promises to be one to remember with a roster of hapless actors and cross-dressing facial contortionists presenting A Christmas Carol. The production features the usual… Continue Reading
TORONTO—In September, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) launched an awareness campaign to combat all forms of harassment on transit property. Over the last month, use of the #thisiswhere has skyrocketed. “I love this is where!” enthused TTC rider Emma Bowling.… Continue Reading
TORONTO—The 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize finalists were announced October 2 to a crowd of 15 gathered outside CBC headquarters. The group included 10 journalists, four tourists and a homeless man. “This is so exciting!” said Stockholm resident, Lucas Nilsson. “We… Continue Reading
NASA—Astronomers have found seven Earth-sized planets that they hope will reveal life beyond our globe. Area inhabitants are not amused. “Oh, for Zasafron’s sake!” said TRAPPIST-1e alien Muhammad, choosing to use a name Earthlings would be able to comprehend. “Back… Continue Reading
Photo: The Integer Club, flickr LOCAL—On January 1, Glenn Dickson pledged that this would be the year he would take charge of his health: quit smoking, quit drinking, and lower his saturated fats. “I meant it, really,” Dickson says, lighting up… Continue Reading