Close X
Friday, November 15, 2024
ADVT 
National

Ontario Police, Firefighters Intervene After Fight Breaks Out Over Earth's Shape

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Jun, 2016 12:24 PM
    BROCKTON, Ont. — Police and firefighters were called in after a heated discussion over the shape of the Earth reached fiery levels in eastern Ontario.
     
    Police in Brockville say they were called to St. Lawrence Park on Monday after an intense argument between family members.
     
    They say a woman who insisted the Earth was flat was locking horns with her boyfriend's father, who argued it is round.
     
    Investigators say the 56-year-old man grew so enraged that he started throwing things into their camp fire, including a propane cylinder.
     
    Firefighters were called to put out the flames.
     
    Police say the man took off and will face a mischief charge.
     
    They say "neither party would change their views."

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Quebec City Cop Facing Charge From Accident That Killed Motorcyclist

    Isabelle Morin has been charged in connection with an incident on Highway 73, the Crown said Tuesday.

    Quebec City Cop Facing Charge From Accident That Killed Motorcyclist

    Idle No More protesters stage sit-in in solidarity with Attawapiskat

    Idle No More protesters stage sit-in in solidarity with Attawapiskat
    A live video feed set up by the Idle No More group shows a number of protesters inside the office, some holding up an upside-down Canadian flag.

    Idle No More protesters stage sit-in in solidarity with Attawapiskat

    Canada's 'Achilles Heel' Is Lagging Productivity

    Canada's 'Achilles Heel' Is Lagging Productivity
    During the company's annual shareholder meeting in Calgary, Porter said Canada's ongoing slide in productivity behind its global peers is a major problem that needs to be addressed.

    Canada's 'Achilles Heel' Is Lagging Productivity

    Bottled Water, Porta-Potties Rushed In After Victoria Airport Water Main Breaks

    Bottled Water, Porta-Potties Rushed In After Victoria Airport Water Main Breaks
    Food services, other than basic flight services, have been suspended until taps are flowing again.

    Bottled Water, Porta-Potties Rushed In After Victoria Airport Water Main Breaks

    Crown Questions Father Of Boy Who Died Of Meningitis Over Naturopathic Remedies

    David Stephan, 32 and his wife, Collet, 35, are in the middle of a jury trial on charges of failing to provide the necessaries of life for their son, Ezekiel, in March 2012.

    Crown Questions Father Of Boy Who Died Of Meningitis Over Naturopathic Remedies

    Stephane Dion Releases 'Secret' Saudi Arms Documents On Controversial Saudi Lav Contract

    Stephane Dion Releases 'Secret' Saudi Arms Documents On Controversial Saudi Lav Contract
    The documents shed new light on the controversial Saudi deal, as well as the Canadian government's view of the murky world of Canadian arms exports to a volatile region.

    Stephane Dion Releases 'Secret' Saudi Arms Documents On Controversial Saudi Lav Contract