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CRTC consulting on potential internet, cellphone account changes

CRTC consulting on potential internet, cellphone account changes

OTTAWA — Canada's telecoms regulator says it's looking for feedback on how to give consumers more control over their internet and cellphone services.
Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions

Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions

OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of requests under Jordan's Principle which is meant to ensure First Nations children don't wait to receive assistance because of jurisdictional battles.
Ontario signs deal for $108M over three years in federal school food funding

Ontario signs deal for $108M over three years in federal school food funding

TORONTO — Ontario has signed an agreement with the federal government for $108 million in funding for school nutrition programs, which officials say will allow the province's program to serve more children.
Maple Leaf Foods launches defamation lawsuit against Canada Bread and Grupo Bimbo

Maple Leaf Foods launches defamation lawsuit against Canada Bread and Grupo Bimbo

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has launched a defamation lawsuit against Canada Bread Co. Ltd. and its parent company Grupo Bimbo.
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.4% at $66.9 billion in September

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.4% at $66.9 billion in September

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales rose 0.4 per cent to $66.9 billion in September from a month earlier, boosted by gains at supermarkets and other grocery stores, Statistics Canada said Friday.
81-year-old woman dead after dog attack at northern Ontario home: OPP

81-year-old woman dead after dog attack at northern Ontario home: OPP

An 81-year-old woman has died after a dog attack at her northern Ontario home, police said Friday.
Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

Firefighters in Ontario are set to get easier access to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage for certain cancers.
Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures

Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures

OTTAWA — Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.
'No consultation': Municipalities scrambling after double-digit spike in OPP costs

'No consultation': Municipalities scrambling after double-digit spike in OPP costs

Several Ontario municipalities that rely on provincial police services are scrambling to revise their budget plans for next year after being suddenly saddled with skyrocketing law enforcement bills, a spike they say came with no warning or explanatio
No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

OTTAWA — A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.
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