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Crow-cuss

Incidents of crows attacking people are on the rise as protective parents guard their young.

” ..But I been, done, seen about everything, when I make a humanoid cry!”      Incidents of crows attacking people are on the rise as protective parents guard their young.

“No ‘bats’ required in our belfry.”

Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.

Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.

War Requiem

June 6th, 1944, D-Day,  Canadian Troops land at Juno Beach.

June 6th, 1944, D-Day, Canadian Troops land at Juno Beach.

“Otter” Rubinstein?

A video shows otters in the Smithsonian National Zoo playing an electric  keyboard with "wild" enthusiasm. The instrument was provided  as part of the zoo's "animal enrichment program".

A video shows otters in the Smithsonian National Zoo playing an electric keyboard with “wild” enthusiasm. The instrument was provided as part of the zoo’s “animal enrichment program”.

Prince Charles and Camilla hit with the full Arsenault in PEI

The Royals attended a concert in Prince Edward Island which included music by Angele Arsenault and performances by Paper Lions, The Meds,Tim Chaissson, Wade Lynch and an appearance by Anne of Green Gables.

The Royals attended a concert in Prince Edward Island which included music by the late Angele Arsenault and performances by Paper Lions, The Meds, Tim Chaissson, Wade Lynch and an appearance by Anne of Green Gables.

Air Canada drops the ball

A passenger's video which shows Air Canada baggage handlers dropping gate-checked bags 15 meters has gone viral. [Proving that nothing has improved following Dave Carroll's internet hit "United Breaks Guitars"]

A passenger’s video, which shows Air Canada baggage handlers dropping gate-checked bags over 18 feet, has gone viral. [Proving that nothing has changed even after Dave Carroll’s internet hit “United Breaks Guitars”]

All’s Quiet on the Classroom Front?

The ongoing dispute between BC Teachers and the Liberal Government is about to get a lot quieter as Vancouver School Board considers cutting all music programs in elementary schools to make up a budget shortfall.

The ongoing dispute between BC Teachers and the Liberal Government is about to get a lot quieter as Vancouver School Board considers cutting all music programs in elementary schools to make up a budget shortfall.

The Ancient Mariner

Renowned British Conductor, Neville Marriner turns 90 April 15th

Renowned British Conductor, Sir Neville Marriner turns 90 April 15th

Singer’s argument falls on deaf ears.

BC Supreme Court has dismissed singer Babe Coal's "freedom of expression" constitutional challenge; but has also ruled that her singing does not constitute "noise" and has torn up her 6 noise bylaw infraction tickets.

BC Supreme Court has dismissed singer Babe Coal’s “freedom of expression” constitutional challenge; but has also ruled that her singing does not constitute “noise” and has torn up her 6 noise bylaw infraction tickets.

Minister, Oliver!

"He won't ask for more when he knows what's in store, he will Rue the day Harper named him Finance Minister!"

“He won’t ask for more when he knows what’s in store, he will Rue the day Harper named him Finance Minister!”