Category Archives: Canada
Big telcos must provide small ISPs access to their fibre networks, says CRTC
GATINEAU, Que. - The national telecom regulator has officially implemented new rules that industry watchers predict will lead to cheaper Internet rates. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunica...
Sep 20, 2016
Lawsuit seeks class action to halt B.C.'s 15 per cent tax on foreign purchasers
VANCOUVER - Foreign home buyers forced to pay a new levy imposed by the British Columbia government are fighting for their money back and to have the fee declared invalid through a proposed class-acti...
Sep 20, 2016
Conservative defence critic called for new fighter jet in 12 months
OTTAWA - One of the most vocal critics of the Liberal government’s rush to buy new fighter jets says a new plane needs to be chosen within the next year to prevent a future gap. Conservative def...
Sep 20, 2016
Protesters march at EU headquarters over planned trade link-ups with Canada, US
BRUSSELS - Thousands of demonstrators marched at the European Union headquarters on Tuesday to protest trans-Atlantic trade talks with the United States and a planned deal with Canada, claiming they w...
Sep 20, 2016
Labrador medical doctor guilty of misconduct, to face disciplinary hearing
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A Labrador medical doctor accused of making sexual comments and inappropriate kissing has been found guilty of at least one count of professional misconduct. Dr. Adekunle Will...
Sep 20, 2016
Small communities won't miss out on Phase 2 of infrastructure program: Sohi
OTTAWA - The federal infrastructure minister is promising the second phase of the Liberal government’s $60-billion program won’t leave out smaller communities who felt neglected during the...
Sep 20, 2016
'Please just tell me where my daughter is:' Murder victim's mother asks killer
REGINA - The family of a murdered aboriginal woman says an apology from her killer means nothing unless he explains where her body can be found. “Please just tell me where my daughter is,”...
Sep 20, 2016
University of Alberta removes 'disturbing' racist posters from campus
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding his voice to growing condemnation of racist posters that were put up at the University of Alberta targeting turban-wearing Sikhs. “We’re ...
Sep 20, 2016
Bank of Canada's Poloz supportive of CPP expansion to help future retirees
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz took the unusual step Tuesday of weighing in on government policy as he expressed support for Ottawa’s proposal to expand the Canada Pension Plan. A tentati...
Sep 20, 2016
Small surplus grows slightly in latest budget forecast for Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is projecting a slightly increased surplus of $18.9 million for the current fiscal year, crediting participation in the federal infrastructure program with helping it to stay in ...
Sep 20, 2016