UPDATE: Smoke rises from conclave; cardinals red-eyed, hungry and unable to make decision
VATICAN CITY – The 115 member Cardinal Conclave in the Sistine Chapel signaled that it was unable to determine the next pope by burning a suspicious smelling substance. “Yeah, we weren’t able to …
Justin Trudeau calls for ‘fresh ideas, even fresher beats’
LONDON, ON – The federal Liberal leadership race is about bringing “fresh ideas and fresher beats,” said Justin Trudeau to supporters at an event on Monday. The charismatic Liberal MP…
CBC to replace all programming with repeats of ‘Coronation Street’
OTTAWA – In a long-anticipated move, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced Monday that it would be cancelling all original and syndicated programming, and replacing it with additi…
Tornado hunter becomes the tornado hunted
SARNIA, ON – After taking the ‘Storm-mobile’ on a tour of Tornado Alley, local tornado hunter Jasper ‘Tornado’ Jackson says that his instincts tell him that he is “being stalked.” “I got to…
B.C. Christian school wants to become first Christian law school
Trinity Western University in B.C. is applying to become the first Christian law school, but some legal experts are saying such an institution would clash with the fundamentals of Canadian law be…
More white prisoners needed to balance overrepresentation of Aboriginals: Feds
OTTAWA – Responding to a correctional services watchdog report issued Thursday which points out that Aboriginals are disproportionately represented in the prison system, Corrections Canada …
Stompin’ Tom timeline
A look back at key dates in the life of Canadian musical legend Stompin’ Tom Conners’ life. 9 Feb 1936: Stompin’ Tom Connors is born in Saint John, N.B. Stomps for the first time. 195…
Best Man uses wedding speech to promote failing landscaping company
SASKATOON – Foregoing the usual tradition of congratulating the bride and groom and wishing them a happy future, Ben Swanson instead used his best man’s toast at last week’s wedding between…
Kate Middleton politely declines Kim Kardashian’s invitation to do pre-natal yoga together
BUCKINGHAM PALACE – The expectant Duchess of Cambridge has politely declined an offer from reality television star Kim Kardashian to accompany her to a pre-natal yoga class. The noted celebrity r…
