Juno Awards nominees no surprise – Not even a little
TORONTO—The 2014 Juno Awards nominees were announced this week. The list came as a surprise to nobody. All the usual suspects litter the roster of Canada’s best musicians. Hedley? Yep.…
Ontario man hacks vehicle computer to pass emissions test
When his 2007 Corolla failed to pass Ontario's “new and improved” Drive Clean program, Thomas Callaghan was aghast. “I just can't believe it,” he told Mooseclean's. “Two years ago the…
Mulcair spotted drinking at high school bush party
OTTAWA—In what was subsequently labelled "engaging young voters," leader of the federal NDP Tom Muclair was photographed last night at a park congregated by teenagers, drinking out of several different…
City-wide intelligence test scheduled for city of Toronto
TORONTO—City Hall has formally announced that legal residents aged 18 or older are invited to attend a voluntary examination of intelligence to be held October 27, 2014.
No free lunch for hungry Torontonians
TORONTO—The ice storm that hit Toronto December 21st left a trail of destruction including broken trees, downed hydro lines and a widespread power outage. It was also responsible for a…
Leafs look to re-sign Barilko in playoff push
TORONTO—Coming off their best regular mid-season in a decade, analysts are in agreement that the Toronto Maple Leafs have an excellent chance of experiencing this year's Stanley Cup playoffs from…
Just in time for Christmas, Tory MP launches “Don’t Feed the Children” Foundation
with files from amiableCDN OTTAWA—In a bold move to solidly underscore his contention that it is not the federal government's role to ensure hungry children are fed, Industry Minister James…
Ford is a super, super, super, super, super, super, super dancer
TORONTO—Earlier this week, Rob Ford regaled city council with two disingenuous apologies and a handcuff pantomime. But the real highlight of the day was when the council floor rocked out…
Bergen favours removing long-gun registry, continued prohibition
CORNWALL—Conservative MP for Portage-Lisgar (Manitoba) and Minister of State for Social Development Candace Bergen met in the Cornwall Legion for the local Conservative Association fall breakfast.
Senators, MPs support bill to limit PM’s power over bus waiting lounge
with files from amiableCDN OTTAWA—While Ontario MP Michael Chong's controversial private member's bill to reform Parliament has so far failed to garner the widespread support he had hoped, all is…