A no-harassment policy at a Winnipeg bar featuring amateur and emerging comics likely stirred more Twitter attacks than quelled off-colour show remarks, admits Winnipeg talent booker Tim Gray.
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has sent an open letter to Attorney General David Eby urging him to bring in effective legislation against what are known as strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP.
Several highways were closed for much for the day Thursday because of the high avalanche threat above the route, including Highway 1 from Revelstoke to Golden.
RCMP say nine people were peacefully protesting Thursday but police were called in when the protesters began blocking equipment and highway traffic.
The cold was so persistent that about seven contestants had to drop out to seek medical attention for frostbite, he added.
GANDER, N.L. — Police are investigating the sudden death of a 14-year-old Newfoundland girl, saying they are aware of social media allegations in the case but don't yet know what precipitated the death.