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CBC execs explain why they deserve their bonuses
Despite “being forced” to lay off dozens of journalists this year, the CBC was able to afford paying $3.3 million to 45 executives, for an average of over $70,000.00 per person. We re…
Rex Murphy’s Obituary written in the style of a Rex Murphy editorial
Rex Murphy, the blustering defamer of societal ills (real and imagined), fraudulent politicians and the eternal menace of the youth, met with the Grim Reaper yesterday after 77 turns around the s…
Edmonton family receives summons to appear on Family Feud Canada
EDMONTON – Like countless families across Canada before them, the Milbanks are the latest to open their mail and discover a summons, meaning that they are legally compelled to serve out the…
EDITORIAL: Without more funding, how can CBC support original Canadian executive bonuses?
By CBC President Catherine Tait As the CBC is faced with yet another round of unfair budget cuts resulting in the unavoidable layoffs of more than 600 employees, it is clear what is at risk: CBC …
Poilievre asks pretty please if he can take credit for cutting 600 CBC jobs
OTTAWA – In the wake of news that CBC/Radio-Canada will lay off 600 employees nationwide, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre has inquired if he can publicly announce that it was his idea an…
Anti-LGBTQ+ protestors warn exposing kids to queer content will lead to uptick in Dan Levy gifs
OTTAWA – In the midst of Canada-wide protests from anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups, protestors warn that teaching inclusive curriculums will increase the volume of online reaction gifs featuring si…
7 facts about Pierre Poilievre that probably aren’t true but we refused to be briefed on the actual situation
Even though Pierre Poilievre has been leader of the opposition for a while now there is still so much we don’t know about him. And we were outraged to discover these 7 almost certainly not …
Poilievre asks Elon Musk to label CBC as “government-funded media” and also to come to his birthday party
OTTAWA – Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has reached out publicly to Twitter CEO Elon Musk, asking him to label CBC as “government-funded media” and also if he wants to atte…
Last of Us moves filming to Vancouver; Albertans pretend they never liked it
CALGARY– In a well-known trope for residents of Canada’s most put-upon province, Albertans reacted to this week’s news that HBO’s The Last of Us is moving production to Vancouve…