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For the necros... We finally know whose throat Rob Ford wanted to rip out in one of many notorious videos We finally know who Rob Ford was referring to when he said he needed just “10 f***ing minutes to make sure he’s dead.” The late Toronto mayor was looking to get in the ring with none...

NAFTA a goner? Don’t bet on it. We’ve heard this before. Listening to the heated, sometimes ill-informed campaign rhetoric in the U.S., especially from one candidate (do I really need to name the best-known man in the world?), it’s hard to believe that the North American Free Trade Agreement is...

But they would be 10 a day if it were trains amirite conbots? Oil spills happening at a rate of about 2 per day in Saskatchewan: researcher A researcher says oil spills are happening at a rate of about two per day in Saskatchewan. University of Regina researcher Emily Eaton runs an...

I think now would be the best time for this because it's such an easy sell. The only condition would be the ensure a minimum 4 year term, but you would likely have a lot of people willing to stay even if the presidency changed hands back to the democrats. And it would play to the inconvenient...

Not that I would really give a crap about the economy, but for those who do... Bill Morneau says Canadian economy to rebound this year Canada's economy should rebound "over the course of the year" from the impact of the Fort McMurray, Alta. wildfire, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on...

Measuring land only is disingenuous.

Global cooling - Is global warming still happening?

Take note Britain. This is how it's done. Provinces, territories reach deal in principle on interprovincial trade The biggest deal coming out of the annual premiers' meeting, which wrapped up Friday in Whitehorse, was the one that almost didn't happen at all. But after extending their...

Something tells me they probably won't want to do much business with Brad Wall. Suncor sets new emissions target by 2030 to tackle climate change Oilsands giant Suncor Energy said it plans to meet a new emissions target by 2030 as part of its broader strategy to tackle climate change. The...

Clearly, it's even more dangerous but Americans are always a decade behind. Kerry: Climate change as dangerous as terrorism WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that climate change is as dangerous as, if not more, than the threats posed by the Islamic State and other...

Who is Tim Kaine? Clinton's 'smart political pick' for VP a bipartisan favorite In June 2013, as the Senate weighed an overhaul of the immigration system, Tim Kaine entered the chamber for a routine floor speech. The Virginia senator, who was chosen on Friday as Hillary Clinton’s...

Police officers need to be more responsible than this. Violent arrest of teacher caught on video; officers face investigation Officials are investigating an Austin police officer’s violent arrest of an African-American elementary school teacher who was twice thrown to the ground during a...

Everyone sees his bull**** (even his own supporters) Jon Stewart Returns to Take Down Trump and the GOP: ‘I See Your Bull****’ STRAIGHT SHOOTER Jon Stewart Returns to Take Down Trump and the GOP: ‘I See Your Bull****’ MATT WILSTEIN07.22.161:36 AM ET Today, Roger Ailes resigned as chairman of...

"This is exactly what economists were saying would happen." Brexit plunges UK economy to worst level since 2009, data suggests Data from IHS Markit's Purchasing Manager's Index, or PMI, shows a fall to 47.7 in July, the lowest level since April in 2009. A reading below 50 indicates...

Apparently, Faux News is getting an 'internal probe'. Fox News CEO Roger Ailes resigns amid sexual harassment claim Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a money-making ratings powerhouse, has resigned as chairman and CEO of the popular U.S. cable channel following allegations of sexual...

Oil down as record U.S. stockpiles heighten glut worry Oil prices fell 2 per cent on Thursday, as the market took a closer look at U.S. government data that showed growing inventories of gasoline and other oil products pushed total petroleum supplies in the No. 1 oil consumer to record highs...

While the curmudgeons are stuck in the ice. Canada to implement national carbon price Canada will implement a national policy to charge polluters for emitting carbon dioxide by the end of the year, a top government official said. Catherine McKenna, Canada’s environment minister, told...

Sorry conbots. The numbers can't lie. Ontario on track to eliminate deficit next year, Wynne says First quarter results for 2016 show the Ontario economy growing at an annualized rate of three per cent, the highest in Canada and all G7 countries. Premier Kathleen Wynne says the province's...

So, please, enjoy your lives instead of worrying about a non-issue. Secretary of State John Kerry says recent ‘desperate’ terrorist attacks prove ISIS ‘on the run’ Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Sunday that the latest rampage of deadly terrorist attacks worldwide shows that the...

Why are we even wasting the time with these pipeline projects? Northern Gateway Pipeline halted In a move overturning a 2014 decision, the Federal Court of Appeal shot down the progress of the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. The June 30 decision cited inadequate consultation with First...