Local, national or global stories that are fairly interesting, screwed up, or guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Earlier this week, news broke that RMS Titanic, Inc. intends to recover equipment from the wreck of the RMS Titanic, including portions of the Marconi wireless radio system. RMS Titanic, Inc. holds salvage rights to the sunken vessel which lies …
The south coast of British Columbia has seen some wild winter weather in the last few days, and it’s not over yet. Another storm is expected to hit the region overnight bringing high winds and more snow. Environment and Climate …
The death toll from the tragic arson attack that devastated the Kyoto Animation Company in Kyoto, Japan has climbed to 34. Kyoto police announced that a man admitted to hospital had succumbed to their injuries after Thursday’s fire. Hideaki Hatta …
At 10:30 am local time (6:30 pm Pacific Daylight Time), a fire broke out at building that housed the Kyoto Animation Company in Kyoto, Japan. A man in his 40s was suspected of starting the fire which killed 33 people, …
Stan Lee, the mastermind behind some of Marvel’s greatest superheroes, passed away Monday at age 95. Lee, who worked with Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, created new superheroes under the Marvel banner, many of which continue to star in print, …
Many Texans along the Gulf Coast need help because of Hurricane Harvey. Texas has treated me well when I’ve visited and now they need the support to get them back on their feet. The American Red Cross is accepting donations …
Another Canadian retailer is exiting the market. HMV, purveyors of all things entertainment, is winding down its operations and closing all 102 store locations over the next couple of months. It also marks the end of the few physical merchants selling anime products within …
Our friends and family in Alberta need our help to overcome the devastation caused by the wildfires that have displaced whole communities. The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations which both the Alberta and the Canadian government will match. To …
The earthquake that struck Nepal and portions of India, China and Bangladesh on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 has killed thousands and left countless more homeless and in need of support. There are ways you can help; both the Canadian Red …
If you hadn’t already heard, Canada is phasing out the penny. Long maligned and ignored, the tiny bronze-coloured coin will no longer be distributed as of February 4th, 2013. Despite its impending doom, the penny won’t be disappearing any time …
