L’Indépendante, a new beer in Quebec, is not bouncing off the shelves. “Separatist” beer hit the market in October with the intent to raise money for the separatist cause in the province.
A group of 22 investors contributed $22,000 to the idea with hopes of selling 100,000 bottles a month. In October, they sold a disappointing 38,000.
“People [...]
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Montreal Coffee Drinkers Support Obama
Posted in October 3rd, 2008
For whatever it is worth, coffee drinkers at a coffee shop in Montreal overwhelmingly support Barack Obama. The owner of the coffee shop had two tip cups by the cash register with a picture of each candidate on the cups. Over 94% of the tips went into the Obama cup. However, this poll might be [...]
Russia Makes Claims To Arctic Circle
Posted in September 18th, 2008
Now that the Arctic region is becoming more accessible from melting ice, the undersea wealth is becoming tantalizing to the five countries laying claim to the region. It is estimated that 90 billion barrels of oil and 30% of the world’s natural gas are there.
Russia has been the most aggressive in making claims. Last year, [...]
Canada’s Green Party Leader Apologizes For Not Smoking Marijuana
Posted in September 17th, 2008
The leader of Canada’s Green Party, Elizabeth May, has admitted to her role in a major party scandal. It seems that May is a bit too straight, as in not smoking pot.
The Green Party favors legalizing and taxing marijuana.
“I am not a fan of marijuana use. I have to confess this — I know all [...]
Canadian Town Seeks To Ban Panhandler
Posted in July 25th, 2008
Williams Lake, British Columbia has a problem with a panhandler. He is a chronic problem, aggressive and violent. He often stands in front of banks and accosts people who have withdrawn money. If they refuse to give him some, he will follow them. The panhandler usually picks on women.
Mayor Scott Nelson thinks he has a [...]
Canadian Stores Must Keep Cigarettes Out Of Sight
Posted in July 18th, 2008
Canada is ready to join a select few countries on cigarette sales. Iceland and Thailand require cigarettes to be kept behind the counter, and Ireland is soon to follow. In Ontario, Quebec and a few other places in Canada that is now the law as well. The rest of Canada will follow suit by the [...]
French Prime Minister Thinks Quebec Is A Country
Posted in July 4th, 2008
French Prime Minister François Fillon speaking at an event to celebrate Quebec City’s 400th birthday, twice mentioned that the Canadian province of Quebec was a country.
While addressing the Quebec Premier, Fillon referred to “your country, Mr. Premier.”
Later while discussing a proposed agreement on professional qualifications between France and Quebec, Fillon referred to the proposal “taking place [...]
Canadian Court Rules Unconscious Person Cannot Consent to Sex
Posted in May 1st, 2008
In a case involving “choking sex”, Judge Dianne NIcholas ruled that an unconscious person cannot give consent, even if they have agreed to “choking sex” with the partner before. Okay…so why do courts have to spend time determing that unconscious people cannot give consent?
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