9 h. ago Alberta cell tower vandalism leaves people without phone service for weeks

Some people living in a rural area north of Edmonton have been unable to use their cell phones at home for weeks, after the nearby cell tower was wrecked by vandals.

Technology

19 h. ago More people are leaving Canada and the most educated are most likely to go

More people are leaving Canada, with the first quarter of 2025 marking the second-highest number on record for that same period.According to Statistics Canada, an increasing number of people are leaving Canada, as 27,086 citizens and permanent residents emigrated between January and March this year. That's the second-highest first-quarter total since 2017, when 27,115 left the country.The first-quarter levels in 2025 mark a three per cent increase in emigration compared to the first quarter of 2024, when 26,293 people left the country. A total of 9,676 emigrants returned to Canada in the first quarter of 2025, representing a slight increase from the 9,393 Canadians who returned in the first quarter of 2024.The record-setting outflow of people in the first quarter of 2025 is likely only the beginning, as the number of people leaving Canada tends to peak in the third quarter before dropping slightly in the fourth quarter of each year.Additionally, more non-permanent resi...

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6 d. ago Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the fee that is added to phone bills to provide billions of dollars a year in subsidized phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas. The justices, by a 6-3 vote, reversed an appeals court ruling that had struck down as unconstitutional the Universal […]

Technology

8 d. ago Here are all the government payouts Canadians can cash in on in July

A new month means another opportunity to get money from the Canadian government, if you're eligible.July will bring a new round of benefit and credit payments, money from the government that will hopefully help ease your financial burdens amid rising food costs and a looming recession.If you haven't already checked, it's a good time to take stock of which benefits you may be eligible for.If you have qualified for programs, here's when you can expect to get money from the government in July.Canada Disability Benefit — July 17This new government benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians living with a disability.Applications opened on Friday, June 20. Eligible Canadians can submit an application online, in person at a Service Canada office, or by phone at 1-833-486-3007.You'll need to have your application approved by June 30 to receive your first payment in July.To learn more about the new benefit, who's eligible, and how much you can get, ch...

Politics

9 d. ago I made the switch to this affordable Toronto phone plan and I'm never going back

Changing your phone plan can be a challenge, especially in Toronto. I know for me, it can often feel like you’re just switching between a handful of options, never to be satisfied with either result.Sure, budget phone plans pop up, but are they actually worth the price?Fizz, an affordable mobile phone provider, expanded its services to cover more of Canada, including Ontario. They offered me a chance to test their service and I have to say it was surprisingly easy.Setting up your phone plan in TorontoWhen you want to switch to Fizz, everything is done 100 per cent online. That means you’ll be able to switch your phone provider from the comfort of your own home — and if you opt to get an eSIM, like I did, the process is even more convenient.Once I made my account, Fizz let me customize my plan to what I needed. All plans default to unlimited talk and text, and let you select how much data you want up to 125 GB! While that much data is enticing, I don’t need th...

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9 d. ago More than 100 people on Canadian chartered flight leaving Middle East tonight: Anand

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian chartered flight will leave Jordan this evening with more than 100 people on board. Speaking from The Hague, Anand says Canada is also helping allied nations get their citizens out of the Middle East but adds the number of foreign nationals asking for help is […]

Culture

1 week ago CRIME SCENE: 2 people hurt in North York stabbing, 1 in critical condition

Two people suffered injuries, leaving one of them critically injured, in a double stabbing Sunday afternoon in North York. Toronto Police said officers responded to a call at about noon in the Wilson Ave.-Beverly Hills Dr. area, where one person was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. A second victim was also hospitalized with […]

Events

1 week ago Junk Science Week — Jack Mintz: Multiplier effects are junk economics

In a depression, deficit spending may 'create jobs,' but when labour markets are tight, people taking new jobs are leaving old ones elsewhere

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2 w. ago Ascom Myco 4 becomes the world’s first 5G phone certified for Mission

Baar, Switzerland, June 18, 2025 Ascom, a global leader in mission-critical communication and collaboration solutions across the healthcare and enterprise industries, announces that the Ascom Myco 4 has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world’s first GCF MCS-certified 5G phone. This certification underscores Ascom’s dedication to innovation and excellence in mobile workflow solutions. The […]

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3 w. ago B.C. government plans to transition supportive housing out of Granville Street, mayor says

This announcement comes after a fire broke out in a single-room occupancy building on the strip on Wednesday, leaving two people needing treatment for smoke inhalation.

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