Patrick McGuire
Rob Ford, the World's Greatest Mayor, Smokes Crack
Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto, has been caught smoking crack on video. Allegedly. The tape is for sale, but hasn't been sold yet, which leaves us wondering: What kind of incompetent blackmail-video salesman is behind this controversy? How can you mess...
International Cyberthieves Stole $40 Million from a Bank in Ten Hours
In December 2012, and again in February of this year, a couple of highly coordinated cyberattacks targeted two Middle Eastern banks—Oman’s Bank of Muscat and the United Arab Emirates’ Bank of Ras Al Khaimah—in a $45 million dollar heist that evidently...
Inside Anonymous’s Operation to Out Rehtaeh Parsons’s Rapists
In the wake of Rehtaeh Parson's suicide, Anonymous is threatening Nova Scotia's authorities. They say they will release the names of those they believe to be guilty of raping Parson. We spoke to an organizer of that particular Anonymous-led operation...
Three Teen Girls in Ottawa Pleaded Not Guilty to Pimping
According to a very detailed report by the 'Ottawa Citizen,' and a thoroughly researched feature for 'Ottawa Magazine,' three teen girls in Ottawa have been accused of running a prostitution ring.
Why Did a Student in Montreal Get Arrested for an Instagram Post?
A 20-year-old in Montreal was arrested Wednesday for posting a photo taken of a graffiti wheat-paste illustration that showed Montreal's police commander with a bloody bullet hole in his forehead.
We Spoke to Barrett Brown from Prison
Last night, news broke that Barrett Brown's mother pled guilty to a charge of obstructing evidence. A few weeks ago, we spoke to the journalist and Anonymous associate who is now facing a potential 100-year sentence in prison.
A City Doesn't Suck Just Because You're Stupid
Hey everyone, there’s a new viral blog post to get mad about! This particular rage-freakout du jour is wildly misogynistic and narrow-minded, and it makes a poor attempt to shit on all the women in Toronto. One complaint is that there are “too many...
The Reuters Journalist Who Played with Anonymous and Got Burned
The internet is collectively freaking out over Matthew Keys, the Reuters deputy social media editor, who is facing 25 years in jail for very unclear tech-crime charges. His alleged ties with Anonymous have gotten him in a lot of trouble, but is a...
Is It Time for an Antipope?
With a growing amount of skepticism and general apathy regarding the newest papal election, it might be time for the world to resurrect a tradition that died out in the 15th century: antipopes.
Rob Ford, the World's Greatest Mayor, Has a Terrible Photographer
Rob Ford is a sentient chunk of Spam and the current mayor of Toronto. He also happens to be VICE Canada's favorite politician. Unfortunately, Rob has been doing a mediocre job at engaging with the kids on social media, and we think we know why: his...
Will Anonymous Retaliate for Christopher Dorner's Probable Death?
With all signs pointing to Christopher Dorner being dead after his killing spree wrapped up inside of a burning cabin, Anonymous has been stirring a pot of skepticism online as dissent against the LAPD grows.
Why Is Barrett Brown Facing 100 Years in Prison?
Barrett Brown is commonly and paradoxically known as the face of Anonymous, but he's also an investigative journalist who is up on charges that could land him 100 years in prison. We took a look at why.