Unable to figure out latest Twitter update, student kills self
In yet another instance of social networking sites taking a toll on human life, Scott Thomas, a 27-year old student at the University of Regina, committed suicide last night after…
LGBT group decries FDA ban on Trans Fats
Trans Fats will be systematically eliminated from American society if a proposed ban by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is given approval, according to an official news release on…
Ireland to legalize drunk driving
DUBLIN, Ireland—In a not particularly surprising move today, the government of Ireland has announced that it is considering legalizing moderately drunk driving for rural residents.
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.
Car accidents kill thousands each year, let’s resolve to do better
As part of their yearly public outreach plan, rural and municipal police services across Canada are raising awareness about the hazards of road travel.
Health Canada issues weather warning
As summer temperatures give way to cooler temperatures, Health Canada is once again warning Canadians that a sudden shift from bitching about the heat and humidity, to bitching about the…
Daredevil skips CNE rides, braves food vendors
TORONTO—For 11 years Timothy Holt has made a living between occasional stunt work for Hollywood movie studios and death-defying feats at public fairs and expos. While he wasn't booked as…
Survey finds subways dirtier after cleaning jobs were cut
NEW YORK—According to the latest report card issued by the NYC Transit Authority, both subway cars and subway stations have become distinctly more cluttered. The report cards are based on…
Experts predict serious days ahead
Psychiatrists, humourologists and 1-900 psychics are predicting a deep recession in the amount of contrived lunacy, a recent study has found. "This is a grim forecast indeed," said Bartholomew Cornplaster,…
Weight loss firm’s social media outreach campaign disappoints
TORONTO—After mounting a novel campaign to lure new customers on Twitter, a nationwide weight loss and nutrition company is conceding defeat.