Sad Ending As Jewelry Mega Chain Ben Moss Closes Door Across The Country

After more than a century in business, Winnipeg-based jewelry chain Ben Moss Jewellers is closing its doors.

Going-out-of-business sales were announced at all 54 Ben Moss locations in Canada in a news release from Gordon Brothers Group on Friday. The sales began on Saturday.

In May the company announced that it was restructuring its operations after receiving creditor protection. Liquidation sales have already begun at 11 underperforming stores across the country.

Video: Justice - Toronto Police Officer Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Fatally Shooting A Teen!

Three years after Const. James Forcillo shot and killed Sammy Yatim on a streetcar, the judge has sentenced him to 6 years in prison. A lawyer for Toronto Const. James Forcillo appeared in a Toronto courtroom Thursday afternoon to outline his case for appealing the officer's conviction for the attempted murder of Sammy Yatim, the 18-year-old shot dead aboard a streetcar in July 2013. See video below;

Disruptive Mega Deals As Former Game Changer Yahoo!

Yahoo was once regarded as the “King of the Internet”, worth $125 billion in its time the way Facebook or Google are today. Now it’s being sold to Verizon for comparatively chump change.

This morning, Verizon announced the end of the long process of acquiring Yahoo’s core business for just under $4.8 billion. This transaction ends the independence of one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic pioneering companies. Yahoo’s seventh and final CEO, Marissa Mayer, will reportedly depart with severance pay worth more than $50 million.

The sale will unite Yahoo with AOL, the first web portal Verizon bought last year for $4.4 billion. The United States’ largest wireless provider is betting nearly $10 billion that combining the two formerly dominant websites will give it an edge in mobile content and advertising technology it can leverage across its more than 140 million subscribers.

GPS Reality Game Pokémon Go breaks App Store Record for Most Downloads in First Week of Release

Wow! Augmented reality game, Pokémon Go has become the most downloaded mobile app in the history of the App Store in its first week of release, although no concrete download numbers have been made available.

The app, a free-to-play mobile title from developer Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, was released on July 5th in Australia and New Zealand and a day later in the US. It launched in Japan on Friday.

The game has also sat comfortable in Apple‘s top free and top grossing charts in the App Store, beating out mainstays like Game of War, Candy Crush Saga, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat. 

Conservative Theresa May officially sworn in as UK's second female Prime Minster by the Queen

Theresa May has been officially sworn in as Britain's new Prime Minister this evening after meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace. She becomes Britain's second female premier, following in the footsteps of fellow Tory, Margaret Thatcher. As is traditional for new Prime Ministers, she was also clapped in to Downing Street by staff and aides. More photos after the cut...

Speaking outside Number 10 after being officially appointed, the new Prime Minister, 59, promised to build a better Britain that works for more than the "privileged few" as she arrived at her new Downing Street home.

"The Government I lead will be driven not by the interests of the privileged few but by yours. We will do everything we can to give you more control over your lives." she said.

UFC Sold $4billion, Becomes Largest Franchise Sale In World Sport History

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) President Dana White on Monday morning, said that the mixed martial arts promotional company (UFC) has been sold for approximately $4 billion to a group of investors led by Hollywood talent agency WME-IMG. The sale will make it the largest in Sporting history for any Sports Franchise. White confirmed the sale in text messages to The Associated Press on Sunday night.

The Fertitta brothers and White purchased the promotion for $2 million in 2000, and the brothers’ casino fortune kept it afloat while MMA gained widespread acceptance and increasing popularity.

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta is reportedly expected to step down as chairman following a transitional period, after which he and his brother, Frank Fertitta, will remain on as minority owners. Dana White is expected stay on as president and will also hold a minority stake, according to the report.

Andy Murray beats Canadian Milos Raonic to win his second Wimbledon title

Andy Murray claimed his second Wimbledon title with a flawless 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) defeat of Canadian Milos Raonic in Southwest London today Sunday July 10th.

Raonic was bidding to become Canada's first grand slam singles champion, but failed. Speaking after his victory, Andy Murray said

"This is the second most important tournament for me every year. I had some great moments here and tough losses too so that makes it extra special. I 'm proud to get my hands on the trophy again.

Toronto Rapper Drake Disheartened By Alton Sterling Incidence

Drake took to social media to express grief over Tuesday's death in Louisiana of Alton Sterling, with the Toronto rapper saying he is "disheartened, emotional and truly scared" after the latest police shooting of a black man.

"I woke up this morning with a strong need to say something," Drake said Wednesday night in his Instagram post.

"Last night when I saw the video of Alton Sterling being killed it left me disheartened, emotional and truly scared."

President Obama Statement On Shooting of Black Men In US

It is an emotional day as Americans face a new set of incidences where black men have been killed by the Police for no just cause.

In these 2 cases, the deaths were caught on video.

Alton Sterling was shot and killed by officers while selling CDs in front of a convenience store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday morning.

Philando Castile died after he was shot on Wednesday. He had been pulled over by Police in the St. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

Now, President Obama has released a statement on the matter.

Drake Longest-Ever Chart Domination with #1 Single “One Dance” & Album “Views” for 9 Straight Weeks

Drake Ties with Michael Jackson for Longest-Ever Chart Domination with #1 Single “One Dance” & Album “Views” for 9 Straight Weeks.

Go Drake! The Canadian rapper has tied with Michael Jackson “for the longest-ever simultaneous domination of the two rankings by a male artist” on Billboard.

The two rankings are the album sales – Views has been at the top of the Billboard 200 for 9 weeks consecutively and One Dance featuring our very own Wizkid and Kyla has been Number One on the Hot 100.

The album is also Drake’s most commercially successful till date.

US President Barack Obama Visits Canada's Parliament

President Barack Obama waves as he arrives to address the Canadian Parliament in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada, Wednesday, June 29, 2016

U. S. President Barack Obama celebrated Canada, rallied the fight against inequality and jumped into the fractious presidential race in an extraordinary speech to Parliament Wednesday that had politicians cheering, applauding and wanting more.

In what is certain to be his last official visit to Canada before he leaves the White House, Obama turned in a memorable performance Wednesday that had politicians and dignitaries packed into a sweltering House of Commons repeatedly rising to their feet for standing ovations.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed Obama to Parliament, “to our house.” The prime minister reflected on the history that had been made in the chamber and now, he quipped, “gets to see a bromance up close.”

Alberta Company 'Be Thankful Message' Received Backlash

The whiteboard message inside a PermaCorp room in Edmonton. The company has distanced itself from the statement and it has been erased.

'If I need to find another employee it is so easy.'

That blunt message delivered within a missive from a PermaCorp manager has drawn ire online over recent weeks and has forced the Edmonton industrial manufacturing company to backtrack.
The message written on an office whiteboard at the company that employs about 80 people was photographed and posted online recently.

The message begins with the declaration of "Why you should be thankful for your job at PermaCorp" and then lists off the reasons — including the fact, according to the manager, that they receive a lot of resumes.

World Champion, Lionel Messi Quits International Football

World Champion, Lionel Messi has announced his resignation from International football after losing to Chile in a penalty shootout in the Copa America final last night, BBC reports.

“It’s not meant for me. For me the national team is over. I’ve done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion,” the 29-year-old forward said.

The Argentina team has lost in 3 Copa America final games in the last 9 years – two to Chile on penalties and one to Brazil in 2007. The team also lost the 2014 World Cup final game to Germany after an extra time goal by Mario Gotze.

“It’s been four finals, I tried. It was the thing I wanted the most, but I couldn’t get it, so I think it’s over.

I think this is best for everyone. First of all for me, and then for everyone. I think there’s a lot of people who want this, who obviously are not satisfied, as we are not satisfied reaching a final and not winning it.

It’s very hard, but the decision is taken. Now I will not try more and there will be no going back,” he added.

Microsoft Edge takes on Chrome, Opera and Firefox with claims of 53% Longer Battery Life

Microsoft has unveiled experiments to show that a PC running Microsoft Edge lasts 70% longer than Chrome, 43% longer than Firefox Firefox, and 17% longer than Opera (with Battery Saver enabled).

In a new blog post, the Platform team director Jason Weber explained how Edge can help save your computer or tablet battery.

We designed Microsoft Edge from the ground up to prioritize power efficiency and deliver more battery life, without any special battery saving mode or changes to the default settings… Our testing and data show that you can simply browse longer with Microsoft Edge than with Chrome, Firefox, or Opera on Windows 10 devices.

They also made a video showing where  they performed three separate tests and Microsoft compared Edge with the other three leading internet browsers: Chrome, Firefox and Opera. One of tests they carried out was a time-lapse videos of all four browsers performing the same tasks at once.

Drake Cancels Meet and Greets for Tour After Singer Christina Grimmie was Shot Dead by Obsessed Fan

 According to reports, Drake has has cancelled all fan meet-and-greets and VIP packages for his Summer Sixteen tour after the shocking death of Christina Grimmie, who was shot and killed by a deranged fan at a meet and greet after her Orlando concert on June 11.

According to People magazine, Drake cancelled the VIP ticket packages, which sold for up to $1000 which included a chance to meet him and take photos and also goodies including a car freshener, a foam hand, a 'floaty pen, disposable camera, a candle and an incense holder. People who bought the tickets have been notified of the change and have been promised a refund.

Drake's management didn't say they cancelled the meet-and-greet because he feared for his life, they blamed it on 'scheduling issues'

Inspiring Story of Young African! Wins $4000 Scholarship to Study Mining Engineering in Canada

A young Nigerian girl, living in Toronto, has recently proven that your surroundings don’t have to be a hinderance to your potential for greatness and achievements.

According to the report by CTV News, since moving to Toronto 5 years ago, Hafeezat Ameen, lived in a low income neighbourhood. However, she didn’t let that stop her.

She worked hard at school, (also tutoring) and worked at Tim Hortons to make some extra cash to support her family. Today, she is one of two women who have been awarded $4,000 scholarship for the mining engineering program at Laurentian University.

The $100m Rag to Riches Man: Steve Harvey

Comedian, actor, talk show host and best selling author, Steve Harvey has had some ups and downs and now the comedian is opening up about being homeless at the beginning of his career. His rags-to-riches tale is one of integrity, ingenuity and success.

For an interview with People, Harvey revealed that while he's now amassed an empire estimated to be worth $100 million, he was once homeless and living out of his Ford Tempo. The Family Feud hosts says that there were moments when he wasn't sure how he'd make it through.

"It kills me when I hear very successful people say, 'I always knew I would get here,' " he says. "I didn't. I always hoped I would get somewhere, but this is above and beyond. My imagination didn't even go this big."

"Everybody has a moment when they turn back, when you say to yourself, 'This is too much,' I had it on several occasions."

Greatest Win: Toronto Raptors Beat Miaimi Heats To The Finals For the First Time

AP Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan, right, and Kyle Lowry celebrate during the second half of Game 7

Kyle Lowry scored 35 points, DeMar DeRozan had 28 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 116-89 on Sunday in Game 7 to reach the conference finals for the first time in franchise history.

The 116-89 victory, behind 35 points in a monster game from Kyle Lowry, sends the Raptors to the Eastern Conference final for the first time in the team’s 21-year history, where the terrifying Cleveland Cavaliers await. Bismack Biyombo added 17 points and 16 rebounds for the Raptors. They'll open the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland against LeBron James and the Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

“I know it’s kind of cliché, but we never doubted Kyle and DeMar (DeRozan),” coach Dwane Casey said after the All-Star guards combined for 63 points, their biggest total of the playoffs. Now the Raptors get ready for the Cavaliers, who swept Detroit in the first round and have been resting since May 8, when they capped a second-round sweep of Atlanta.

Government Minister Blames Tom And Jerry For The Rise of ISIS

The head of Egypt's Information Service, Ambassador Salah Abdel Sadek has placed the blame for the rise of ISIS squarely at the paws of a well-known cat and mouse. It is said that a bad workman blames his tools but how about one who blames cartoon characters?

Speaking at Cairo University, he said that the characters encourage extremism and teach children that you can blow people up. He opined that the cartoon as well as video games and 'violent' movies helped to spark violence and extremism across the Arab world.

Speaking to the academic audience, he said that Tom and Jerry contributed to the notion that violence was a 'natural' part of life.

NBA Star Dwayne Wade Defends Himself on Disregarding The Canadian National Anthem

NBA star Dwyane Wade disregards the Canadian national anthem and continues to shoot baskets. during Game 3 playoff. Before the beginning of Game 3 of the playoff series between the Dinos and Heat in Miami, the 34-year-old was caught on camera working on his shot instead of standing still with teammates during Saturday's rendition of O Canada. Wade defended his actions.

"I'm not a disrespectful person," Wade said. "So if anybody thinks I'm being disrespectful to a country, then they don't know who Dwyane Wade is."

Wade added he would adjust his pre-game ritual for the next game of the playoff series. see video after cut

Expensive Shit! $38K Flight Penthouse

Etihad Airways ticket for a three bedroom 'penthouse in the sky' is by far the most expensive. The flight from Mumbai to New York costs $38000 and it's not even a round trip, the journey takes up 19-21 hours with an Abu Dhabi stopover. The accommodation has been aptly named The Residence.

The previous record for the most expensive air ticket was also held by Etihad Airways. It's one way ticket for The Residence on the New York-Abu Dhabi route costs $32000.

The Residence is the first three-room suite on a commercial jet and has won Etihad Airways a number of awards for first class travel.

Its living room has a 32in flat-screen LCD TV, leather double sofa and two fold-away dining tables, where a Savoy-trained butler serves bespoke meals prepared by an on-board chef.
A hallway leads to a bedroom that boasts a first-of-its-kind double bed, with designer Italian bed linen. A 27in flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

Lol! Nova Scotia Canadian Police Force RCMP Version of Drake Hotline Bling

US Elections 2016: Ted Cruz drops out of the race as Donald Trump wins Indiana

US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race after Donald Trump won Indiana state thereby making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee.

But John Kasich, the other remaining Republican presidential candidate, who has only won 1 state since the Primary election started and only had 7.5% votes in Indiana is still in the race, he has refused to drop out.

Ted Cruz fought really hard, refusing to give up on his campaign but Tuesday night, he announced he was dropping out of the race after he lost Indiana to Donald Trump. It was an emotional announcement that left his parents teary eyed (That's his mum sitting in the above photo). He was also emotional as he made his speech. He said he was dropping out because there was no way he could win the GOP Presidential nominee after losing Indiana.

Donald Trump won with 53.3%, Ted Cruz 36.7% and John Kasich had 7.5%.

While Bernie Sanders won Indiana with 52.7% votes and Hilary Clinton-47.3% 

Bell Buys MTS for In $3.9B Deal

 BCE Inc. has signed a friendly deal valued at $3.9 billion to buy Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.

The agreement will add Manitoba's largest phone, Internet and wireless company to a Montreal-based telecommunication business that stretches across Canada.

"Bell and MTS have a shared legacy of service and innovation that spans more than a century,'' BCE president and CEO George Cope said in a statement.

"We are honoured to join with the MTS team in this all-Canadian transaction to deliver the benefits of new infrastructure investment, technology development and the best of broadband communications to Manitobans."

The acquisition will add 2,700 employees from Manitoba Telecom to BCE's Bell phone business. Bell's western operation will nearly double to 6,900 people as a result and operate as Bell MTS, headquartered in Winnipeg.

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How Come! Canadian Police Force, RCMP Misconduct Jumps By 158%

The number of misconduct investigations the RCMP launched into their own staff went up by 158 per cent in 2015 over the previous year, leaving 56 officers facing possible dismissal over allegations of serious misconduct.

Details of the development are contained in a document posted to the RCMP website called Results and Respect in the RCMP Workplace.

The document appears to be a means of updating the public on how the national police force has followed through on the findings and recommendations from the Mounties' Gender-Based Assessment and Gender and Respect Action Plan, in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

Car Sharing Hits Canadian Market

Turo peer-to-peer car rentals expand Canada's sharing economy. Canadians can now rent their personal vehicle to others through a U.S. company that has just launched in this country.

"We're actually the first company to bring the benefits of peer-to-peer car rental to Canada." says Cedric Mathieu, director at Turo Canada. "It's an entirely new way for you to start making money out of your car."

How it works? Turo, based in San Francisco, offers a service that is similar to AirBnB, but for vehicles.  Through Turo's app or on its website, owners can list their vehicles for rent by the day, week or month, earning money from what is often an under-utilized, depreciating asset.