Sunday, April 16, 2017 In order to put the cannabis drug (marijuana) out of reach of minors, the Canadian federal government announced a bill to legalise cannabis for the age group of eighteen and above, on Thursday. The bill would allow adults to possess cannabis publicly, previously a criminal offence. Canada’s health minister Jane Philpott tweeted, “Today we tabled new […]
Tropical Storm Isaac creates worries across US gulf states
Monday, August 27, 2012 Tropical Storm Isaac is creating a swathe of concerns across many gulf states in the US, as it sweeps into the Florida Keys. As of 5:00pm EDT, Miami area winds were measuring at 60 miles per hour. Authorities indicated 5,180 homes across Broward county are without electricity. According to media sources, the governor of Louisiana anticipates […]
CEO of GM outlines plan for “New GM” after auto company declared bankruptcy
Thursday, June 4, 2009 In a New York press conference at 16:15 UTC, June 1st, Fritz Henderson, the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, which filed for bankruptcy and Chapter 11 protection from its creditors earlier today, outlined a plan for what he called a “New GM”. Speaking to the press under safe harbor provisions of U.S. law, Henderson described […]
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How You Can Backup Xbox 360 Games}
See More About: Forklift Hire Sydney Best Forklift Hire Canberra How you can Backup Xbox 360 Games by Arnold CameronIf you own an Xbox 360 you probably own tons of games and are looking to purchase more. These games can be costly and there is always a risk of losing or scratching what the games are compiled on. If you […]
United States: Two killed, more than a hundred injured in Amtrak train collision in South Carolina
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Early on Sunday morning, Amtrak’s passenger train number 91, the Silver Star, bound for Miami from New York, slammed into a stationary CSX freight train in Cayce, about ten miles (16 km) south of Columbia, capital of the US state of South Carolina. Two Amtrak employees were killed and at least 116 were injured, some seriously. […]
The Delicious Benefits Of An Asian Food Restaurant In Los Angeles
byAlma Abell You likely know that an Asian food restaurant is a great place to sit down and enjoy something at once exotic and delicious. Orange peel chicken and teriyaki beef are just two of the delectable choices found on the menu, and people from around the world visit Los Angeles for the chance to enjoy great meals. Whether you […]
Oracle to acquire Siebel for USD 5.85bn
Tuesday, September 13, 2005 US-based Oracle Corporation announced earlier today that they are buying rival US-based Siebel Systems for $10.66 USD per share. Siebel shareholders have the option to receive the $10.66 per share in cash or in Oracle stock. This deal is valued at approximately $5.85 billion USD. Siebel Systems’ Board of Directors has already voted in favour of […]
Oil in Alberta spill may be carcinogenic
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 The province of Alberta, Canada is considering legal action against Canadian National Railway for failing to warn that a derailment last week contaminated Wabamun Lake with a hazardous chemical. The 700,000 litres of heavy Bunker C fuel oil that spilled into the lake asphyxiated birds and killed fish. In addition, one of the ruptured tanker cars […]
Wikinews’ overview of the year 2008
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Also try the 2008 World News Quiz of the year. What would you tell your grandchildren about 2008 if they asked you about it in, let’s say, 20 years’ time? If the answer to a quiz question was 2008, what would the question be? The year that markets collapsed, or perhaps the year that Obama became […]