Kevin MaBone, Texas Teacher's Aide, Fired After Allegedly Faking Prostate Cancer
A Texas teacher’s aide has been fired after he allegedly faked having cancer to cover for an appointment in court. Kevin MaBone surrendered to U.S. marshals on Wednesday, according to WFAA. The...
View ArticleTory MP Brad Trost's Meeting With Pro-Life Supporters Rejected By...
OTTAWA — A public library has told a Conservative leadership candidate he can't use their facility to host a meet-and-greet with pro-life supporters because the event's "controversial nature" will lead...
View ArticleHere's How Long The U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Would Need To Be
It looks like President Donald Trump's promised border wall between the U.S. and Mexico might actually be happening. On Wednesday, the Republican leader signed an executive order to begin construction....
View ArticleCanada Is The 6th Freest Democracy In The World: Study
Canada is one of the freest democracies in the world, while U.S. democracy is getting more flawed, according to a new study. The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2016 Democracy Index looked at the state...
View ArticleKevin O'Leary's 'Misogynistic' Remarks Are A Warning Sign: Arlene Dickinson
Arlene Dickinson says Kevin O'Leary's latest "misogynistic" jab at her proves exactly why Conservatives are better off without him as leader. On Global TV's morning show on Thursday, the businessman...
View ArticleTim Hortons Is Expanding To Mexico
OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Tim Hortons brand is expanding into Mexico, which will be its first Latin American market. Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns the coffee, bakery and sandwich chain,...
View ArticleCaressant Care Woodstock Location Ordered To Stop Taking New Patients
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — An Ontario long-term care home where a former nurse is accused of killing seven seniors has been ordered by the province to temporarily stop admitting new patients. Caressant Care...
View ArticleTrudeau Government Working To End 'Cash-for Access' Fundraisers: Source
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals plan to lift the veil of secrecy around so-called "cash-for-access" political fundraisers, but don't appear ready to outright ban the controversial practice. A federal...
View ArticleGirls Are Less Likely To Believe They're 'Brilliant' By Age Six
Gender stereotypes emerge early, and by age six, girls are less likely to believe females are "brilliant" and more likely to believe boys are, according to a study released Thursday. The report in the...
View ArticleFrances Bean Cobain Named Face Of Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2017 Campaign
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs is "very rebellious within the fashion world, and he's been like that his entire career," says Frances Bean Cobain, who wouldn't have modelled for "anyone but Marc."...
View ArticlePredictor Pregnancy Test Ad Goes Viral Over Hilarious Photo
Oh, it doesn't get any better than this. An old pregnancy test ad by Dutch company Predictor is going viral after six long years (thanks, Internet!). The 2011 ad, which features a couple looking up at...
View ArticleGM Layoffs In Ontario To Affect 600 As Positions Moved To Mexico: Union
LONDON, Ont. — Union officials say General Motors is cutting up to 600 jobs at its assembly plant near London, Ont. Mike Van Boekel, spokesman for Unifor Local 88, says the layoffs will take effect in...
View ArticleBaldness And Prostate Cancer: Scientists Say The Two Are Linked
As if the fear of balding wasn't bad enough, Canadian researchers say a man with a hairless head is more likely to get prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of Toronto have found men who...
View ArticleBasketball Player's Eye Pops Out Of Its Socket During Game In New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — An American basketball player's eye popped out of its socket after he was poked in the face while going for a rebound during a game in New Zealand. Akil Mitchell, a 24-year-old...
View ArticlePresident Donald Trump Asked National Park Service To Back His Inauguration...
President Donald Trump personally called the head of the National Park Service on the day after his inauguration to ask for photographic evidence that would support his claims about the size of the...
View ArticleLt. Brendan Ryan, Navy Officer, Charged With Harassment, Sexual Assault
OTTAWA — The military says a navy lieutenant stationed in Kingston, Ont., has been charged with sexual assault and criminal harassment. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service says Lt....
View Article31-Year-Old Chris Salvatore And 89-Year-Old Norma Cook Are The Sweetest BFFs
Chris Salvatore, 31, wants to tell you about his best friend. She's sweet. She's a great listener. And she's 89-years-old. I hope this little update will bring some sunshine to your rainy day here in...
View ArticleSafr, An Uber For Women, Launches In Boston
BOSTON — An Uber-like service connecting female riders and drivers is launching in Boston following a rebranding and leadership change. Safr says it will start its service next week on an invite-only...
View ArticleCrokicurl, The Uniquely Canadian Game Combining Crokinole And Curling, Debuts...
Be still, our game-loving Canadian hearts! A couple of Winnipeg architects have come up with a genius way to combine two of Canada's favourite pastimes, amalgamating them into a oversized outdoor game...
View ArticleLiberals' Budget Deficit Soars .. As Promised
OTTAWA — The federal government ran a deficit of $12.7 billion over the first eight months of its 2016-17 fiscal year — compared with a $1-billion surplus during the same period a year earlier. The...
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