CanadaKidnapped in SomaliaThe inside story of how Albertan Amanda Lindhout found herself being held for a US$2.5-million ransom
GeneralLike a Bar Band, but Much, Much WorseThe Washington Capitals filmed a special video treat for their season opener at a Virginia club last night. And judging from the...
GeneralHockey Moms Against PalinLove that sweater. (From the parody site newsgroper , via the Washington Post.)
GeneralThings that make you go hmmmm.Less than two months after Ken Read stepped down chief executive officer of Alpine Canada, the former Crazy Canuck has been named...
GeneralFinally, a Reason to Feel Good about $10 BeerA tip of the hat to the much-maligned Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment oligarchy. The proprietors of the...
GeneralLess than ZeroMy colleague Michael Friscolanti is right about Jays fans not putting the champagne on ice quite yet. As was pointed out this...
GeneralAn Hour of PowerIt’s not exactly a monsoon, but Canada’s medal "drought" is over. In the course of an hour this afternoon, After what has been a...
GeneralThings You Don’t See on TVOn the first truly beautiful day of the Olympics (high 20s, bright blue sky, air so clear that you can actually see the hills that...
GeneralDu CalmeThe only thing more predictable than Canada’s slow start at the Summer Games, is the hand-wringing reaction back home. Once every...
GeneralSod itThe Chinese Army are a big part of the Beijing Games. Nine thousand of the performers in the opening ceremony were soldiers.They...