Battery charges dropped for man struck by lightning
THOMPSON, Manitoba—It all began with a relaxing day of golf, Warren Bertrand explains. The next thing he knew, he was waking up in the hospital.
Tiger Woods plays with own balls, Nike says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Oregon— After losing their appeal in federal court, Nike Inc. has been forced to publicly admit the sorry truth: Tiger's balls are not for sale. Not to anyone,…
Lingerie shipment hijacked, thieves give police the slip
BRANDON, Manitoba—Talk about an indecent act: thieves have stolen a semi-trailer full of intimate undergarments from a roadside diner in southwestern Manitoba.
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.
Politicians to wear sponsorship identification
In a new initiative to address a serious loophole—and not just some cheap stunt to bolster his sagging approval ratings—Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a radical change to political dress…
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…
Heat wave linked to extreme temperatures
The extreme heat wave extending from the middle of the North American continent to the Canadian and American east coast is being attributed to unusually high temperatures, meteorologists say.
Regular coffee in plain cup feels like ‘a time warp to the past’
I've always loved travelling. I've been halfway around the world in search of myself and the meaning of human existence. But it was during a morning pee somewhere in the…
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…
Man steals clock, faces time
LOCAL—A man who reportedly spent 'hours staring' at a priceless grandfather clock in a downtown antique shop now faces time after being convicted for its theft, police say. Daryl Firkins,…