Monday, January 2, 2006 Anyone riding the OC Transpo Ottawa municipal bus service’s express bus routes this morning and this afternoon, in the Ottawa area, was probably greeted with an empty bus, and inherently, a “fast and efficient” ride. This is in part because most government workers where off from work still celebrating their Christmas […]
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ANZAC Day marked throughout NZ, AUANZAC Day marked throughout NZ, AU
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 An overview of the Gallipoli Peninsula. The dotted lines approximately mark the furthest advance of Allied Forces. Australians and New Zealanders throughout the world stood still and turned out in huge numbers for their national war memorial days in remembrance of the failed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) — […]
Wikinews interviews Zahra Stardust about the upcoming by-election in the Bradfield electorate of the Australian parliamentWikinews interviews Zahra Stardust about the upcoming by-election in the Bradfield electorate of the Australian parliament
Sunday, November 1, 2009 With two by-elections coming up in Australia, many minor parties and independents will be looking to gain a seat in the House of Representatives. Zahra Stardust (real name Marianna Leishman) is the candidate for the Australian Sex Party. Wikinews reporter Patrick Gillett held an exclusive interview with Ms Stardust, candidate for […]
Interview with BBC Creative Archive project leaderInterview with BBC Creative Archive project leader
Thursday, June 22, 2006 Paul Gerhardt, Creative Archive project leader The Creative Archive project is a BBC led initiative which aims to make archive audio and video footage available to be freely downloaded, distributed, and ‘remixed’. The project is still in a pilot stage, and is only available to UK residents, but the long-term future […]
South Africa sets deadline in land transfer schemeSouth Africa sets deadline in land transfer scheme
Sunday, August 13, 2006 Flag of South Africa The South African government has set a six-month deadline for some white farmers to agree on sale prices for their farms. The government will be requiring them to sell the farms as part of its land redistribution programme. Agriculture and Land Affairs Minister Lulu Xingwana said that […]
Photo report: Anime North convention brings fans to TorontoPhoto report: Anime North convention brings fans to Toronto
Friday, June 1, 2018 In Toronto last weekend, North American anime and manga convention Anime North was held. Anime North sprawled across multiple venues, including the Toronto Congress Centre, as a fan-run celebration of Japanese pop culture. The event ran from May 25 to 27. Wikinews’s Nicholas Moreau was in attendance to photograph the event. […]
18 Motorcyclists killed during Bike Week18 Motorcyclists killed during Bike Week
Monday, March 13, 2006 2006 was the deadliest Datona Beach Bike Week ever, with a total of 18 bikers being killed on Florida roads, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. This year’s festivities brought in about 500,000 bikers to the Daytona area, and 14 of those killed were from Florida. Walter Fliss, 51, had recently […]
Apple sells two million iPads in two monthsApple sells two million iPads in two months
Thursday, June 3, 2010 The Apple iPad is capable of reading, sending, and receiving e-mails. Apple announced Monday that it has sold over two million iPads, just two months after the device began shipping in the US and only days after its international launch. Apple shares rose 2.9 percent (US$7.41) to US$264.29 Tuesday afternoon. Market […]
Australian rules football: Bairnsdale join Gippsland League, will play first game in WarragulAustralian rules football: Bairnsdale join Gippsland League, will play first game in Warragul
Thursday, December 23, 2010 Bairnsdale will host their first home game back in the major competition against Moe Bairnsdale will return to Gippsland’s major Australian rules football league after members voted to join the Gippsland League (GL). The GL, East Gippsland Football League and the Victorian Country Football League, regional Victoria’s governing Aussie rules body, […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Torbjorn Zetterlund, WillowdaleOntario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Torbjorn Zetterlund, Willowdale
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Torbjorn Zetterlund is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]