Spring Break makes parents yearn for a return to work
After spending a week off with their teenagers, Vancouver-area parents Kamal and Nisha Dhaliwal are relieved to be heading back to work.
To err is human; to forgive is dangerous
Wednesday, March 18th is Forgive Mom and Dad Day. In recognition of burying the hatchet, Counsel Canada has opened its doors across the country to welcome family members ready to…
People more likely to read short articles, study finds
A new report on reading habits has provided some intriguing results.
Dick and Jane file for divorce, ending successful marriage, partnership
For most of his life, Dick Perkins has lived in the public eye, or at least under those eyes still learning to read. “I didn't have a normal childhood. How…
Lady loses identity in bureaucratic catch-22
After losing her wallet, Alisha Kaplan—as she was formerly known—is no longer a citizen of Canada.
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.
Police riot squads on alert as Tim Hortons price hikes loom
In the wake of unresolved feelings about Burger King's acquisition of Tim Hortons comes another stunning blow—the chain now plans to raise the price of coffee and breakfast sandwiches at…
Study: 4 out of 5 teenagers don’t believe in Saskatchewan
Photo: Steven Hepting, flickr OTTAWA—According to a new report released by Statistics Canada, 80% of Canadian teenagers no longer believe in Saskatchewan.
“The right person for you is out there, somewhere,” would-be significant other says.
LOCAL—In the aftermath of your latest rejection from the opposite sex comes an official statement from the other party involved, delivered at a press conference convened at your now-formerly favourite…
Man survives by eating food found in yard
LOCAL—An area man who recently lost his job has survived starvation by eating a variety of things picked from his backyard, neighbours report. Nathan Moller, former Chef of recently-closed restaurant…