Merritt mother of slain children thanks community
The mother of 3 children who were slain in Merritt has written a letter of thanks. Darcie Clarke in the Merritt Herald newspaper thanks "the people of Merritt and to every other community, both in and out of B.C., who have shared in our pain." 5/9/2008 12:12:16 PM
Update: Tim Hortons red-faced over Timbit firing
After being fired for giving away a Timbit to a baby and hastily reinstated when the doughy dilemma hit the media, single mom Nicole Lilliman said Thursday she'll collect her much-needed Tim Hortons paycheque until she can find work elsewhere. 5/9/2008 12:05:25 PM
If Canada speaks up, world will listen
One of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs, Jim Balsillie, served up strong words for the country last night, saying that when it comes to foreign relations and global leadership, Canada should be doing more on the international stage. 5/9/2008 11:56:39 AM
Hell on wheels
For a role model, Tyler Deith isn't big on clean living. Visitors are greeted by a Budweiser-swilling pig named Ernie. But for all the time he spends as Tyler Deith, inventor, thousands of people know him as Ty, crazy wheelchair dude. 5/9/2008 11:52:01 AM
Taser parties a growing US trend
In a downtown loft apartment in Denver, Colorado, a group of 30-something women is having a party. It's more Sex and the City than Psycho, but party organiser Dana Shafman would have them believe they could easily be victims of violent crime. She runs a company that sells Tasers. 5/9/2008 11:32:09 AM