Chad Kroeger, frontman of B.C.-based rock band Nickelback, allegedly had a blood alcohol level of .14 per cent -- almost twice the legal limit -- when he was stopped by Surrey RCMP nearly two years ago on suspicion of drunk driving. Breathalyzer test results were ruled admissible by Judge Peder Gulbransen in a written judgement Monday in provincial court. The judge's written overview of the circumstances states that Kroeger -- whose real name is Chad Turton -- was stopped...
Writers push for 'network neutrality' laws
USA Today
USA Today
Updated | Comment | Recommend | | | WASHINGTON (AP) During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Patric Verrone learned the true value of the Internet. It was his job...
Tories to alter spending ways to suit courts Practices will conform to law, Harper says
Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail
Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledged yesterday to scrap controversial election-funding practices in the next campaign if his party loses a court battle over the matter. Mr. Harper told reporters in New Orleans, La., yesterday that, while he...
High court upholds voter ID law
USA Today
USA Today
Posted | Comment | Recommend | | | WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can require voters to produce photo identification without violating their constitutional rights, validating...
U.S. Attorney: Bogus photos of couple wed in Orlando show sham marriage
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
Federal officials announced the arrest of 83 persons from Jacksonville to Fort Myers this week, some of the more than 130 suspects sought of their roles in fradulent immigration and marriage scams. At a press conference Friday afternoon in Orlando to...
Net-neutrality law not necessary now, FCC chairman says
Seattle Times
Seattle Times
WASHINGTON - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday his agency has all the authority it needs to prevent Internet-service providers from discriminating against Web surfers and that new legislation is unnecessary....
Lindsay Lohan mugshot featured in liquor industry ad attacking ignition interlock laws
International Herald Tribune
International Herald Tribune



