OP-ED: ‘Serial’ more junk food than balanced listening
After months of gossip, spoofs and overheard conversations, I’ve finally decided to check out Serial for myself. First step: figure out what the hell everyone is talking about. A new…
Bill Cosby to star in The Vagina Monologues
HOLLYWOOD—In an effort to rehabilitate his waning reputation, Bill Cosby has signed on to do a cross-country tour of The Vagina Monologues.
The Interview – Sony pulls off biggest marketing stunt ever
Sony is not the only company to attempt to profit from a Kim Jong Un strategy, as this billboard from online dating service Ashley Madison proves. (Photo credit: teakwood, flickr.)…
“Can’t Touch This!” and other handy tips from Buckingham Palace
British Royals Prince William and Kate Middleton were in New York City recently. As part of their first visit to the Big Apple, the couple attended a Brooklyn Nets/Cleveland Cavaliers…
Salvation Army air horn campaign underway
TORONTO—Get ready to have the change blasted right out of your pockets this holiday season. The Salvation Army is replacing its ubiquitous ringing bell with something that packs more punch.
B.C. woman throws caution, health to the wind in thick, hot, steaming challenge
VANCOUVER—In the growing trend of food-based challenges, a Burnaby-area woman has vowed to drink one Venti eggnog latte from Starbucks every day in December.
Cat food for dogs—cats like it, dogs love it!
Photo: Steve Jurvetson, flickr. Mississauga, ON—Purina has a new product meant to decrease redundancies in the pet food aisle: cat food for dogs.
Pink slip mistaken for party invite
ABOVE: Shawl calls her family to share the 'great news' while co-workers look on in confusion. SASKATOON—Casey Shawl, former employee of Sun Cleaning Inc., recently mistook a dismissal notice for…
Public invited to “Fire Sale” of unnamed ex-broadcaster’s goods
Office contents of former 'adventurous' employee have broad appeal Date: Friday, November 21, 2014 Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: South lawn of the Metro Hall Building at Wellington…
Porn star neighbour’s tricks are most desired treat this Halloween
In this suburban neighbourhood, streets are lined with modest one and two-level homes. Many are decorated for the upcoming Halloween holiday. But there’s a recently discovered treat hiding in the…