This week’s compilation is brought to you largely by Calgary wordsmith Derek Wilken.

Scientists in Uruguay have found the fossil remains of a 2,000 pound rodent that lived 2 million to 4 million years ago — the largest rodent ever found.

More than 20 years after Japanese automakers first appeared on the scene and began eating away at the Detroit Big 3’s market share, Chinese manufacturers are taking aim at North America.

DETROIT More than 20 years after Japanese automakers first appeared on the scene and began eating away slowly but steadily at the Big 3’s market share, a new group of Asian vehicle manufacturers is lining up to try and take advantage of both their own growing domestic market as well as the large North American sector.

Anglican Bishop John Chapman says he will likely decide within seven months or so whether to allow blessings of same-sex unions in the Ottawa diocese.