BY PAULINE MAROIS Fellow citizens of la Belle Province, let me begin with an appeal to my record as premier. You elected me based on my platform of not being Jean Charest. And haven’t I done exac…
Opinion
If we cherish equality, ignore Syria like Iran, Rwanda, and Darfur
BY KOFI ANNAN, FORMER SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS With the drums of war beating among Western powers, I feel it is time to bring attention to the lack of equality we are showing our S…
North Korea executes ex-girlfriend of Kim Jong-un over alleged sex tape
North Korean has reportedly executed Kim Jong-un’s former lover by firing squad for allegedly participating in a pornography along with 11 other artists. What’s your say? “Damn! I was waiting for…
Ontario Teachers ban cell phones in the classroom
Ontario Teachers voted to ban cellphones in the classroom during their annual general meeting. All phones must now be turned off and stored during school hours. What’s your say? “Turned off? Real…
I would remember more Middle Eastern leaders’ names if they didn’t change so frequently
By Hon. John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs Since the beginning of Arab Spring in 2011, people living under the oppression of autocrats and despots in the Middle East have overthrown their le…
Canadians are richer than ever according to new research poll
Canadians are richer than ever, according to Environics research, which calculated that the average household net worth is now over $400,000. What’s your say? “I’m not sure I understand. Can you …
I write horror stories because the real horror is society
By Derek Darklord Greetings, fellow-travellers down the night-highway of the macabre. I, of course, am Derek Darklord, and You, of course, will recognize my name from the covers of your favourite…
When will I ever need these equations in real life?
By Stephen Hawking A few days ago I stumbled across a major empirical inconsistency in the apsidal precession predicted by Einstein’s general theory of relativity. As I finished writing dow…
Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger tie the knot in France on Canada Day
Rock music couple Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger are now husband and wife, the pair having reportedly married on Canada Day, with a Canada-themed wedding, in the South of France. What’s your say?…
Canada is a great country vs. Oh shit the beer store is closed today
Point: Canada is a great country By Jane Sayers Another Canada Day is upon us and I just want to take a moment to say how much I appreciate the privilege to live in this great country. This truly…