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Celebrity parents on the “wacky baccy”

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Lost Without U singer and celebrity dad, Robin Thicke, recently made the news, after being caught by the New York police department, smoking marijuana in his Cadillac Escalade. The multitalented father-of-one was charged with drug possession after being spotted kicked back in his car enjoying some green. Thicke was completely cooperative with the police and ... read more »

The devil wears Prada

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Paving the way for us average folk, celebrities have set the trend of dolling up newborns in pricey designer clothes and costly, but seemingly must-have accessories. These little bundles of joy mean big business for top retailers and big bucks for new mothers and their families. Kate Winslet proves that her heart will go on ... read more »

David Cronenberg’s son makes his feature-filmmaking debut

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Brandon Cronenberg, son of the “King of Venereal Horror,” David Cronenberg, is set to begin shooting his first feature-length film “Antiviral” next week in Hamilton, Ontario. The Toronto native wrote and is set to direct the film that centers around an employee at a clinic that sells obsessed fans injections of live viruses harvested from ... read more »

B.C.’s alleged child abductor faces charges at courthouse

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Early Wednesday morning the man accused of kidnapping three-year-old Kienan Hebert arrived at court in Cranbrook, B.C. Randall Peter Hopley, 46, a convicted sex offender, was seen entering court from an RCMP vehicle at 8 am PT, to face the kidnapping charges set after a Sparwood toddler went missing from his bedroom last Tuesday night. ... read more »

Celebrity moms tweet about sending their kids back to school

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Celebrity moms have taken Twitter by storm, tweeting about their little ones, or not so little ones, starting and returning to school. The sentiments among them seem to be mixed and bittersweet- some expressing sadness and others excitement over the new prospects their children face. Model, actress, and Dancing With the Stars icon, Brooke Burke, ... read more »

Sofia Coppola set to wed in Italy

Friday, August 26th, 2011

The forty-year-old silver screen maverick, Sofia Coppola, is set to wed her long-term partner, French musician Thomas Mars, with whom she has two children. The two will exchange nuptials along the clay hills of Basilicata in the town of Bernalda, the adoptive home of Sofia’s great-grandfather, Agostino, who emigrated there in 1904. The father of ... read more »

Popular baby names

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

The year 2011 saw a change in the trend for baby names. 2010 was marked by babies holding very traditional names such as Olivia and Jack, but this year people seem to be searching for unusual names, and celebrity choices are setting the standard. After monitoring the baby names chosen by their readers, Nameberry.com recently ... read more »

Pink and Carey Hart dote over daughter Willow Sage

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Pink and Carey Hart have now been proud parents to Willow Sage Hart for four weeks and they couldn’t be happier. Originally planning on a natural birth, Pink and Hart had a surprise waiting for them. “We took all kinds of classes and decided to work with midwives at The Sanctuary … I was really ... read more »

Sarah Palin reacts to celebrity critics

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Sarah Palin responded to her celebrity critics by stating that they are “full of hate” in an interview after last night’s premiere of her new documentary The Undefeated. The film opens with several celebrities expressing their negative reactions to the previous Alaskan governor’s political career. Critics include infamously outspoken Bill Maher, Matt Damon– who likened ... read more »

Parents protest new anti-homophobia policy

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Policy 5.45 has sparked significant backlash with a group known as Parents Voice. The policy is Burnaby School District’s new initiative to battle homophobia and protect staff and students from homophobic bullying and harassment. The parents group criticizes the policy for infringing on their right to educate their children according to their own morality, and ... read more »

No additional risks for pregnant moms with multiple sclerosis

Monday, June 27th, 2011

A new study conducted at the University of British Columbia in Canada indicates that there are no additional risks associated with MS in terms of how a delivery will go or for the condition of the baby. Co-author Helen Tremlett, Canada’s Research Chair in neuroepidemiology and multiple sclerosis said “it’s reassuring to women with MS ... read more »

Father of victim hopes for a miracle

Friday, June 24th, 2011

In a telephone call from Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, the father of attack victim, Rumana Manzur, was reduced to tears. In a desperate attempt to get his daughter’s eyesight back, Monzur Hussain travelled to Pondicherry, India to seek out the help of the country’s best doctors. “Things are improving but her eyes are ... read more »

Pink and Carey Hart urge for privacy for new baby Willow

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

New celebrity parents, Pink and Carey Hart, are calling upon the media to respect the privacy of their newborn daughter Willow Sage, and refrain from taking her picture. The parents welcomed their first child earlier this month and are currently concerned about maintaining her privacy. Pink candidly published a letter on her website criticizing the ... read more »

Dusting: the best way to protect your children from toxic chemicals

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

In order to protect children from toxic substances, researches urge parents to vacuum and mop regularly. Topping the list of the most preventative means was the regular dusting of the home. Professor Bruce Lanphear of Canada’s Simon Fraser University commented:  “House dust is a major source of children’s exposures to toxic substances including lead which, ... read more »

Police plan for newlyweds Will and Kate

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will make their Canadian debut in Ottawa on June 30 and the police are gearing up. Police-escort officers undergo intense training for such occasions monthly for two years before they are considered ready to escort dignitaries. The escort involves high-speeds (over 60 mph), is very high-stress, and is one ... read more »