Ethics watchdog bribes MPs to reduce corruption
OTTAWA – After fruitlessly trying to get MPs to vote in favour of tighter conflict of interest rules, Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson has decided to ‘grease the wheels a little bit’. “I did…
Turkish President commemorates 100 years since absolutely nothing happened
ANKARA – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called a press conference yesterday to once again draw attention to how very little happened 100 years ago. “Nothing happened, not to the Armenians n…
Stephen Harper’s granddaughter travels through time to warn nation
OTTAWA – At 10:03 this morning, a flash of light appeared on Parliament Hill producing the glowing white aura of a young woman claiming to be the granddaughter of Prime Minister Stephen Har…
Feds release balanced budget after cutting 20% of population
OTTAWA – Despite initial fears that the Conservatives would be unable to balance the 2015 budget, finance minister Joe Oliver has managed to scrape together a small surplus, after promising…
New Toronto police chief carded on way to swearing in ceremony
TORONTO – On the way to his own swearing in ceremony, newly installed chief of police Mark Saunders was stopped and questioned by Toronto police. The married father of four was “crept up on…
Has anyone seen my gun?
BY CONSTABLE SHERMAN McGARRY, CALGARY POLICE DEPARTMENT Uh, Hi. I hate to bother you with this problem, but have you seen where I put my Colt C8 assault rifle that I put somewhere? Oh boy, I’d be…
Michael Brown memorial tree cut down in self-defense
FERGUSON, MO – Residents of Ferguson, Missouri are in shock today after a violent conflict with Michael Brown’s memorial tree lead to a justified arborcide and the removal of a plaque. “Thi…
Connor McDavid loses draft lottery
TORONTO – On the biggest stage of his young career Connor McDavid, the most hyped hockey prospect in a decade, was unable to will the top draft pick to an actual NHL team, and he will now b…
Ontario enters late-19th century with beer sales at grocery stores
TORONTO – The Ontario government’s decision to change liquor laws and permit the sale of beer in grocery stores will put the progressive province on par with the laws from the 1890s. “While…
Local artist paid with, dies from, exposure
TORONTO – In the early hours of yesterday morning, local artist Sue Jolley was found dead of exposure mere days after being paid with the same. “We’re all shocked by this, but contrary to p…
