Several people mourn the death of Windows Phone
An Ontario resident is among several others across Canada today who were upset to learn that Microsoft is ending support of the Windows Phone. While it has been over three…
Cat impersonates beer bottle to attract negligent owner’s attention
An area cat who observed a steady decline in affection since aging out of the “cute kitten” phase recently embarked on an innovative new strategy: trying to assume the appearance…
Mark Shuttleworth reveals list of future Ubuntu code names
Following the release of Ubuntu 17.04 codenamed “Zesty Zapus”, Mark Shuttleworth announced revised plans for the upcoming 17.10 release due in October. The operating system’s originally planned designation “Amiable Airdale” has been rethought, and a new…
New Samsung Galaxy will harness even greater destructive power
With the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung forever changed consumer expectations regarding mobile devices. Its thin and beautiful design paired with fiery, self-combusting and explosive power was a huge hit with customers. In…
Ottawa Police unite in support of fatal beating death
OTTAWA—Over 1,200 wristbands embossed with the words “United we stand / divided we fall” along with “#1998” have been purchased by members of the Ottawa Police Service and their supporters. 1998 is…
Impark offers adult colouring program
Keen to embrace the adult colouring trend while it lasts, a North American parking company has apparently unveiled a special customer appreciation program in select garages across the continent. Observers…
PaperSave too complex for public servants
Imagine you had an employee that consistently misfiled papers. Instead of the right-hand cabinet, they used the left. Concerned, you placed prominent signs on each cabinet to specify “Papers here”…
Resolutions broken one day into new year, man admits
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…
White Christmas marginalizes non-whites, sociologist suggests
In the age of global warming, the concept of a White Christmas is radically shifting, claims Angelina Drury, Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia’s Department of Sociology.
Marie Lemay urged to donate executive bonus pay to GC workplace charitable campaign
Ottawa public servants are now asking Public Services Deputy Minister Marie Lemay to assist in decreasing the shortfall in this year’s Government of Canada Charitable Workplace Campaign.