News/Business
Bell and Rogers defend sales practices at CRTC hearing
Canada’s two biggest telecommunications companies got their turn to speak on Friday in a five-day probe by Canada’s telecom regulator into sales practices in...
Trudeau gambles Canadians will take the long view on climate: Don Pittis
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau threw down the gauntlet with his national carbon plan in Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s riding yesterday, the word “tax”...
‘I feel cheated’: Telco customer set to speak on Day 1 of CRTC hearing into misleading sales practices
Shawn Ahmed says he knew he wanted to participate, as soon as he learned the CRTC asked to hear, in person, from consumers frustrated by...
Rogers, Fido and Bell call centre workers penalized for reducing plans, offering credits
There’s a reason telecom customers are often frustrated when they deal with a call centre — employees are penalized if they reduce or cancel...
‘Lives are hanging in the balance’: Why some newly licensed truckers aren’t ready for the road
Tractor-trailers can measure up to 23 metres long, carry 30-tonne loads and barrel down the highway at high speeds, but in some provinces...
Deciem stores reopen after founder and CEO ousted on interim basis
Deciem stores that had been shuttered for several days reopened on Saturday, after the founder of the so-called “The Abnormal Beauty Company” was...
Frank Stronach sues daughter Belinda for allegedly mismanaging family fortune
An Ontario business magnate is suing his daughter, two grandchildren and others for allegedly mismanaging the family’s assets and trust funds. Frank Stronach,...
