Search results

Stephen Colbert blasts Sean Hannity for defending Adrian Peterson, corporal punishment Stephen Colbert discussed the NFL’s very troubling and unacceptable domestic abuse problem, on Thursday night. However, not everyone thinks that certain cases are problematic: Sean Hannity recently defended...

Fox’s Cashin’ In: ‘The Enemy Is Islamic,’ It’s Time to Start Profiling Muslims by Andrew Kirell | 12:33 pm, September 20th, 2014 148 For what was deemed the “most controversial” topic ever discussed on Fox’s Cashin’ In, all the guests seemed to agree: It’s time to start profiling Muslims...

Pipelines ain't cheap. Pipeline Cost Expected to Double, TransCanada CEO Says The cost of building the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is awaiting approval from the U.S. after an initial rejection, may climb 85 per cent to $10-billion (U.S.), according to developer TransCanada Corp. The new...

Ontario economy poised to grow faster than Canada's: CIBC CIBC says Canada's most populous province is on track to see its economy expand by more than the national average next year, the first time that's happened since before the recession. The bank says Ontario's economy could expand by 2.8...

The top 50 science stars of Twitter Genomicist Neil Hall sparked an online tempest this summer by proposing a “Kardashian Index,” or K-index—a comparison of a scientist’s number of Twitter followers with their citations. Scientists with a high score on the index, named after the reality TV...

Like a boss. Justin Trudeau says abortion rights trump MPs' freedom to vote their conscience Women’s reproductive rights trump the freedom of Liberal members of parliament to vote their conscience on abortion, Justin Trudeau said, adding that it’s time that his party “actually defended...

More than 50 fairs across Ontario this fall Magic performances, goat shows, Celtic music and swordplay — those are just some of the activities available at more than 50 fairs across Ontario this fall. Attractions range from agriculture and antiques to crafts and carnival games. Here is a list...

You're so right Walter. Keep that curmudgeon power going just like you did for Whodat and Ford.

What a joke. People are tired of Harper's sole focus on the economy and that is reflected in the polls.

Soldiers on Viagra part of a list of secrets held by Harper OTTAWA - Sexual dysfunction in the Canadian military is such a sensitive topic for the Harper government that federal officials have stamped all information related to it as a cabinet secret, something not to be revealed to the...

Premier Kathleen Wynne's approval rating on rise: Poll Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s job performance rating is on an upswing three months after winning a majority government, a new Angus Reid Global poll finds. Wynne’s performance approval jumped to 41% from 33% in June, even as the poll...

Like, duhhh Stephen Harper government doesn’t understand Ontario, Justin Trudeau says In an election-themed speech Friday, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau told a GTA audience that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives “still don’t seem to get’’ Ontario. Speaking in Markham to the...

Hawt and smart. Naomi Klein: The price of free trade is unchecked climate change During the globalization wars of the late nineties and early 2000s, I used to follow international trade law extremely closely. But I admit that as I immersed myself in the science and politics of climate...

Potentially toxic mould shuts national science museum in Ottawa A mould infestation at Canada’s national science museum is just the latest blow to a crumbling facility that is jettisoning artifacts, postponing critical repairs and squeezing visitors for new parking fees in a desperate bid to...

Canada's inequality growing: Stats Can The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer in Canada, a new analysis of Statistics Canada data by an Ottawa-based think tank shows. The study found that, much like the income gap, Canada’s wealth gap is also widening, the Broadbent...

In the land of the free, and the home if the brave.. Atheist must swear to God -- or leave US Air Force Washington (AFP) - The US Air Force has told a sergeant he will have to leave the military unless he agrees to take an oath with the phrase "so help me God," officials said Tuesday. In the...

Violence between individuals 'kills nine times more people' than wars Nine times as many people are killed in disputes between individuals, including incidents of domestic violence, than are killed in wars and conflicts, according to a report which urges global bodies, governments and aid...

Cultured meat is the way to go.

Some sanity: Premiers endorse climate change plan - The Globe and Mail

Private sector PUMMELLED as Canada sheds 11,000 jobs in August Employment in Canada’s private sector is at a standstill. While monthly employment readings have seesawed through the year, one trend is clear: Private companies are in no mood to hire, having shed a record 11,800 jobs in August...