5 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Canada has a chance to lead — but only if we invest in education

Canada has a chance to lead — but only if we invest in education

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3 d. ago How Chef Ric saved himself — and thousands of others — in the kitchen

Ric Allen-Watson feeds hundreds of Ottawa’s low-income residents every week, delivering great meals and second chances. His selfless work ethic embodies "How Canada Wins."

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4 d. ago Letters to the Sun: Developers should be subject to same market risks as everyone else

Re: B.C. builders welcome NDP changes to development cost charges as housing starts falter If I buy stock, it might go up, and it might go down. Hundreds of people who bought pre-sale condos are now in trouble because their investment is worth less than what they paid for it. So can someone please tell […]

Sport

7 d. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. isn't capable of making a trade deal with Canada

Re: Carney has no choice: Trade deal with U.S. requires end of supply management Since “supply management” (along with inter-provincial trade barriers) has been on the Fraser Institute’s naughty list as supposedly reducing “economic freedom” in Canada, it is no surprise that it is tossed out as a trade bargaining chip. Would this supposed bargaining […]

Economics

2 w. ago Letters to The Sun: Only one Vancouver neighbourhood on list of 'hidden gems'

Opinion: Only one Vancouver neighbourhood on list of 'hidden gems'

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2 w. ago Afghan family given chance to stay in Canada over fears of conscription and extortion in Russia

Afghan family that fled the Taliban later fled Russia after their eldest son received a draft notice that could have forced him to fight in Ukraine

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2 w. 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...

Technology

3 w. ago Letters to The Sun: Community services not keeping up with development in Vancouver

Being a long-time Vancouver resident, I’ve seen the evolution of the city firsthand. There are so many amazing attributes to enjoy and be proud of, but the current direction of city council and development at all costs is not one of them. They work to build more housing — great, but then delay the needed […]

Sport

3 w. ago Iranian who killed someone in England gets another chance to stay in Canada

A Federal Court judge granted Sirus Lotfi's application for a judicial review, overruling an immigration officer's refusal of his last ditch plea to stay in Canada

Events

3 w. ago Letters to the Sun: Awarding B.C. Ferries contract to Chinese company is short

Re: Criticism comes from all sides after B.C. Ferries awards contract to Chinese state-owned company From their perspective, B.C. Ferries found the best value by ordering ferries from China. They didn’t consider the value of taxes that would be returned to the government if the contract was awarded to a B.C. builder. They also don’t […]

Economics

3 w. ago Tea Party to headline CanRock triple bill with Headstones and Finger Eleven at Rogers Place

Three of Canada’s most iconic rock bands from the ’90s and early 2000s will take centre stage at Rogers Place in November as part of a joint tour across Canada. Edmonton fans will get a chance to see Canadian rock legends The Tea Party, Headstones, and Finger Eleven perform in concert on the third stop […]

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