http://www.ecanadanow.com Keeping Canada Connected Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:48:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Even though Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi gained worldwide notoriety as one of the stars on “Jersey Shore,” she was already well-known in her hometown for being criminally charged in connection with a classmate’s death. In 2004, Snooki was one of three people charged in connection with the death of Michael Truncali, a ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/entertainment/2010/03/18/snookis-shady-past-surfaces/ The death of Corey Haim, which occurred earlier this month, initially seemed like a cut and dry case of accidental overdose, but as the days go by, the details behind his death seem to get foggier. While the cause of his death remains unclear, experts now believe that Haim ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/entertainment/2010/03/18/arrest-made-in-corey-haim-related-drug-case/ Something insane happened at a Wal-Mart store in New Jersey. As if the company did not have enough lawsuits and is already distrusted by some minorities; something further happened in that state, to tarnish the reputation of Wal-Mart. "Attention Walmart customers: All black people leave the store now." This was the ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/curiosity/2010/03/18/wal-mart-store-asks-all-black-people-to-leave/ The IRS can be relentless when pursuing money owed to them. Home or work visits from the IRS are usually associated with people who are thousands of dollars in arrears. IRS agents recently tracked down a car wash owner in Sacramento, California, who owed taxes, and they paid a visit to ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/curiosity/2010/03/18/irs-demands-its-4-cents/ The feud between Jlate-night hosts immy Kimmel and Jay Leno is alive and well, if March 16's episode of The Late Show is any guide. Kimmel was a guest on the show, and he and David Letterman talked about how much they had enjoyed Leno's recent woes. "I would like ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/entertainment/2010/03/18/jimmy-kimmel-vs-jay-leno/ While millions of people each year depart on enormous cruise ships for a fun filled vacation, it appears that one notorious ship should be avoided all together. The Celebrity Mercury, which is owned and managed by Celebrity Cruises, had to return to port a day early on Thursday because ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/health/2010/03/18/illness-on-cruise-ship/ While product recalls seem to be very common nowadays, the most recent product recall should be very concerning for parents of young children. On Thursday, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Graco Children’s Products of Atlanta was voluntarily recalling some of their high chairs. In total, the recall ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/science/2010/03/18/graco-children%e2%80%99s-products-of-atlanta-high-chair-recall/ Everyone remembers "The Wonder Years." And everyone remembers the sweet, lovable character of little Winnie Cooper. Fast-forward to today, and she's no longer little. And by the way...she's pregnant. Danica McKeller, the actress behind the character, is expecting her first child this fall, and according to her conversations with reporters, she's practically ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/entertainment/2010/03/18/star-of-wonder-years-having-wonder-years-of-her-own/ Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, 57, admitted to the team in a press conference on March 17 that he failed a Major League Baseball drug test, which showed him positive for cocaine. Washington did not deny that he had used cocaine, calling his behavor "stupid and shameful," but said that ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/sports/2010/03/18/texas-rangers-manager-admits-cocaine-use/ The tragic death of 80s star Corey Haim has been linked to a prescription drug ring in California. The actor died early in the morning on March 10th. Emergency responders found four prescription medications in the home that were prescribed for the actor. California Attorney General Jerry Brown has stated ... http://www.ecanadanow.com/entertainment/2010/03/18/arrest-made-in-drug-ring-linked-to-corey-haim/