Frank McKenna donates $1 million to university
February 28, 2013
Frank McKenna, the former premier of New Brunswick, Canada, recently revealed that he and his wife, Julie, will be donating $1 million to St. Thomas University in Fredericton in order to help the school build an endowment for the Communications and Public Policy Centre, according to CBC News. Read Article »
China blames U.S. for hacking attacks
February 28, 2013
It is no secret that hacking into governmental programs has become an issue, and now China is blaming someone for it. Read Article »
Sodium use in Canadian restaurants is extremely high
February 27, 2013
Researchers from the University of Toronto recently looked at the sodium levels of the food served in Canadian restaurant chains and found that the amount in much of the food exceeds recommended daily levels, according to CBC News. Read Article »
Charlize Theron partners with Toms shoes for charity
February 27, 2013
Charlize Theron, who is originally from South Africa, recently paired up with Toms shoes to develop a new shoe that will benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). Read Article »
Retired Chinese doctors asked to treat people in rural areas
February 26, 2013
Doctors in China are being asked to come out of retirement in order to help those in rural parts of the country. Read Article »
TV personality opens up about coming out in Russia
February 26, 2013
Last month, Russia put forth a bill that would fine institutions and individuals who spread "propaganda" that supported homosexuality to minors. Read Article »
Everyone wants Brazilian soccer star Neymar
February 25, 2013
Neymar has become one of the biggest sensations in soccer, and everyone wants the star to leave Brazil and join their team, and this includes Sao Paulo's Luis Fabiano, who recently told reporters he thinks the Neymar would fit well in Spain and should consider the switch, according to Sambafoot. Read Article »
Montreal restaurant owners upset with new policies
February 25, 2013
Restaurants in Montreal are dealing with the backlash of the Office québécois de la langue française's (OQLF) recent enforcement of previous policies, which are requiring that certain pictures or decor be taken off the walls and menu items switched from any English to only French, according to CBC News. Read Article »
South African Olympic star charged with murder
February 21, 2013
Oscar Pistorius was one of the standout Olympians during the 2012 games this past summer, and now the double amputee is faced with a murder charge. Read Article »
Cyberbullying causes Canadian tennis star to quit
February 20, 2013
Cyberbullying has become a serious problem across the globe, as more people are falling victim to torment and abuse from their peers in school or elsewhere Read Article »