What's Trending - October 2nd, 2015

Best known for his role as Xander Harris in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” actor Nicholas Brendon is in more trouble with the law. Brendon was arrested in Saratoga Springs, New York after allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument. Sources say police were called to a hotel around 11:30 p.m. for a domestic disturbance report. “We got to the room and we found a 33-year-old female there by herself, and she reported that she had been in a domestic incident with Nick, and he had subsequently left before we got there. She did not have any physical injuries that we were aware of,” said Lieut. Bob Jillson of the Saratoga Springs Police Department. The woman allegedly told police that she had visited Brendon to give him some of his belongings back and when she tried to leave, he took her car keys, smashed her phone and choked her. Police tracked Brendon down a few streets away from the hotel, where he was later charged with two counts of criminal mischief, one count of obstruction of breathing, and one count of robbery in the third degree. Nicholas Brendon spent the night in jail but has since been released on bail.
This is the 4th time this year he has been arrested and he recently walked off Dr Phil show after faced with questions regarding his sobriety.

Always wanted to fly to Iceland? WOW Air, a discount airline will be offering fights from Montreal or Toronto to Iceland for $99. The one way travel price offers a connecting flight to Europe for an additional $149. All airport charges and taxes are a part of the price but there are optional services for those interested, such as $106 price to change a ticket or $82 for a seat with extra leg room. If you have have to check three heavy bags you can pay $246 to check them (golf clubs, musical instruments, bikes, skis). WOW’s strategy seems to be working as passenger bookings were reportedly up 45% in June and August compared to the same period last year. The 20 new destinations are London, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Dublin. The airline says its Canadian toehold represents an investment of about $60 million, and will create about 100 jobs between the two Canadian airports. The new routes will be available in May 2016

Ottawa is in a period of mourning after a legendary broadcaster and beloved community leader passed away yesterday. After a long battle with cancer, Max Keeping died at the age of 73. Keeping was anchor of CTV Ottawa and became the most watched broadcaster in Eastern Ontario. Max Keeping’s show had up to 5 times more viewers than CBC News. Keeping was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and had four organs removed in 2012. Last March, Max told the world that he was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer. Those close to him say it was important to him to bring awareness to others, urging everyone to screen themselves for early detection of cancer. The health problems continued… last May, doctors discovered a tumor in Keeping’s brain. While the tumor was removed it caused him partial paralysis and 3 months later, Max was barely able to speak. Despite all the health hardships, Max Keeping still managed to “live life to the max.”