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Ontario thirsty for convenient liquor
Ontario's provincial government says the province isn't ready for alcohol sales at corner stores and other private venues, but many business owners disagree, saying a competitive system would be cheaper and more... Quebec Will Make Yellow Margarine Legal
It's a product that has been banned for sale in Quebec for over 20 years. Stores have faced stiff fines, and a few years ago there was even a raid on a Wal-Mart who was selling the stuff. But now, at long last, Quebecers will be able to enjoy...Yellow Margarine.Yes, it's... Happy 400, Quebec City!
Celebrations are underway in Quebec City and across Canada to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary."French explorer Samuel de Champlain landed in what is now la vieille capitale on July 3, 1608. To mark the... Shots of tiger in the wild not real
Zhou Zhenglong, the Shaanxi farmer involved in the South China Tiger photograph controversy, has been detained by police for possessing prohibited items at home. " Thirteen government officials have been punished...Privacy concerns quashes 'chronic offender' program
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly disturbing when the rights of Criminals are put first before their Victims, Criminals with over 100 convictions against them are not allowed to be publicly... B.C. to mandate CanLit in high school English courses
Culture police at work again? Well surely it's weird that high school students in BC, when they study literature at all, are assigned only American and British works. Canadian writers are off the local radar. ... High-security terror trial puts jail safety in spotlight
"High-security terror trial puts jail safety in spotlightNeco Cockburn, The Ottawa CitizenPublished: Friday, June 27, 2008In light of the extraordinary displays of security at the Ottawa courthouse during...Police chief sacked in aftermath of Afghan prison break
If heads must roll, it makes sense to go for the top man."Police chief sacked in aftermath of Afghan prison break Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2008 | 8:35 AM ET Comments0Recommend0 CBC News ...27 arrests in Quebec child porn ring bust
"MONTREAL -- 27 arrests in Quebec child porn ring bust Canwest News Service Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 An extensive child pornography ring has been cracked with the arrest of 27 people, Quebec provincial...Ontario man dies after being hit by Taser
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA report released recently about the R.C.M.P. recommended officers with less than 5 years experience should not be given a taser. One assumes the Ontario Provincial...Malnutrition death toll rises in East Nusa Tenggara
" The death toll from malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara has increased to 23 following the death of a child in Sumba regency on June 14. East Nusa Tenggara health office head Stefanus Bria Seran said in Kupang on Monday that his office was making efforts to limit the...Should school bus drivers retire at 65?
A new law in BC no longer requires bus drivers to retire at 65, but many districts are wondering if that's such a wise idea. It's an interesting question--do driving skills decline at 65, or is a mandatory retirement...Man 25 years old, racks up 71 court dates, 1 theft charge
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAnyone who racks up 71 court appearances before a judge on a litany of criminal charges, certainly as this offender states "I am trying to turn my life around" speaks of...Cigarettes out of sight at stores
" You can browse the latest porn magazines at Canadian shops, but tough new laws mean that cigarette packages are simply too suggestive.Shop owners in Ontario, Quebec and a few other provinces must now hide tobacco...Judge:release taped Serial Murderer/Rapist Bernardo interview
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA Canadian Judge has ruled the taped interview of Serial Murderer and Rapist Paul Bernardo's can be released to the public. Paul Bernardo videotaped his victims...
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