Category: News

Flatulent fainting goats escape Fort McMurray in Ford

By Wallis Snowdon, CBC News, May 12, 2016  ‘There is no way we’re leaving these two goats … and I sure wasn’t going to put them in the box’ As John Paton fled Fort McMurray, not only did he confront a raging inferno but he had to contend with a pair of flatulent, fainting goats in the… Continue reading Flatulent fainting goats escape Fort McMurray in Ford

Emergency responders save elderly horse from drowning in P.E.I. pool

By CTV News, May 12, 2016  EMYVALE, PEI — Emergency responders in Prince Edward Island made a 1000-pound rescue after a family discovered their horse had fallen into their backyard swimming pool. The horse, named Shanty, found herself stuck in the pool Wednesday night after breaking through a hole in the electric fence surrounding her… Continue reading Emergency responders save elderly horse from drowning in P.E.I. pool

President Trump? Here's what it could mean for Canada

By Karolyn Coorsh, CTV News, May 13, 2016  Before Donald Trump’s foray into presidential politics, the most Canadians might hear or see of him north of the border was at a ribbon-cutting for one of his namesake hotels, or on reality television. Since he hit the campaign trail, however, Canada has been on his lips… Continue reading President Trump? Here's what it could mean for Canada

CORPORATE WELFARE IS BAD FOR NATIONAL UNITY

By Aaron Wudrick, Taxpayer.com, May 5, 2016   CORPORATE WELFARE Bombardier is on bit a roll these days. Large deals with Air Canada and Delta Air Lines for its marquee CSeries planes have boosted confidence in the company. Yet, despite this good news (and the CSeries top exec’s statement last month that a bailout is “very clearly… Continue reading CORPORATE WELFARE IS BAD FOR NATIONAL UNITY

MH370: Mauritius and South Africa debris 'almost certainly' from missing plane

By BBC News, May 12, 2016  Two pieces of aircraft debris found on beaches in Mauritius and South Africa almost certainly came from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, say Malaysian and Australian officials. It is the latest development in efforts to solve the mystery of the aircraft, which went missing in March 2014. The plane, flying… Continue reading MH370: Mauritius and South Africa debris 'almost certainly' from missing plane

What’s Happening With Hyperloop, Explained

By Alissa Walker, Gizmodo, May 12, 2016 Hyperloop Hyperloop is maybe almost possibly here! But which hyperloop company did that thing this week? And what kind of technology is it using? Does it work? Most importantly, when are we getting one? We have all the answers for you, right here. Read full article here

Woman crashes into bridge, drives off on 3 tires

By CBC News, May 12, 2016  Accused also charged with impaired driving A Moose Jaw woman is accused of crashing her vehicle into a bridge while impaired and assaulting a police officer. She’s in custody after what was allegedly a wild few minutes in the early hours of Thursday morning. Read full story here

'Flabbergasted' flag designer returns to Saskatchewan to see creation

By CBC News, May 11, 2016 Anthony Drake recalls having a go at provincial flag contest Anthony Drake remembers spotting an advertisement, in early 1968, asking people in the province to submit a design for the Saskatchewan flag. “I’ll have a go at this,” was his reaction at the time, he said Wednesday while on… Continue reading 'Flabbergasted' flag designer returns to Saskatchewan to see creation

Fort McMurray fire: Unusable donations flood warehouse

By CTV News, May 11, 2016  When disaster strikes, people often express their sympathy by donating things they think could help: used clothes, children’s toys, pairs of old shoes. But experts say these items are often unnecessary and become burdensome to relief workers. In the case of Fort McMurray, hundreds of donated items are simply… Continue reading Fort McMurray fire: Unusable donations flood warehouse