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CanadaVOTES: Liberal Dr. Eric Hoskins running in Haldimand—Norfolk

On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Liberal candidate Dr. Eric Hoskins is standing for election in the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk. Wikinews contacted Dr. Eric Hoskins, to talk about the issues facing Canadians, and what they and their party would do to address them. Wikinews is inRead More

CanadaVOTES: Liberal Dr. Eric Hoskins running in Haldimand—Norfolk

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Wikinews 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 forRead More

Wikinews interviews Zahra Stardust about the upcoming by-election in the Bradfield electorate of the Australian parliament

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Fernando Alonso wins 2007 European Grand Prix

Sunday, July 22, 2007 McLaren–Mercedes driver Fernando Alonso won the FIA Formula-1 2007 European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany. Although light rain began to fall during the formation lap, the start was relatively clean, marred only by a collision between the two BMW Sauber drivers. As the rain began to fall more heavily,Read More

Fernando Alonso wins 2007 European Grand Prix

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Teachers at Australian school shocked at no warning over redundancies, can apply before ‘externals’

This article’s primary contributor, Patrick Gillett, is an alumnus of Sunshine Coast Grammar School. Monday, August 30, 2010 A deal between Sunshine Coast Grammar School headmaster Nigel Fairbairn and the Independent Education Union of Australia has ended a week of uncertainty for 22 of the Queensland, Australia school’s staff. Last week Wikinews obtained a listRead More

Teachers at Australian school shocked at no warning over redundancies, can apply before ‘externals’

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Wikinews interviews Frank Moore, independent candidate for US President

Saturday, March 1, 2008 While nearly all coverage of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. Wikinews has impartially reachedRead More

Wikinews interviews Frank Moore, independent candidate for US President

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Payment pending; Canadian recording industry set for six billion penalties?

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 A report published last week in the Toronto Star by Professor Michael Geist of Canada’s University of Ottawa claims a copyright case under the Class Proceedings Act of 1992 may see the country’s largest players in the music industry facing upwards of C$6 billion in penalties. The case is being ledRead More

Payment pending; Canadian recording industry set for six billion penalties?

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Ontario 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 fromRead More

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Torbjorn Zetterlund, Willowdale