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Canada’s four major telecommunications companies have one week left to respond to one another’s submissions as part of a federal consultation process regarding wireless access on the Toronto subway. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne wants to expedite negotiations between the carriers, which had come to a standstill after Rogers Communications Inc. …
Read More »Rogers wants option to launch TTC service before deals struck with other carriers – Toronto
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it should be allowed to add cellular service for its own customers in the Toronto subway network without waiting for an ongoing dispute with its rival carriers to be resolved. In a filing to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada earlier this month, …
Read More »Province begins to establish new Sask. Marshals Service, critics concerned about oversight
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 16, 2023 11:29 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Party government has begun establishing a new provincial police service, but critics are concerned about its oversight. A recent order-in-council says the province’s deputy minister will act in …
Read More »Toronto police mourn loss of beloved service dog: ‘It’s shocking’
Flags remain at half-mast outside Toronto Police Service buildings, as members grieve the loss of two-year-old PSD Bingo. The German Shepherd joined the force last year, and after undergoing 16 weeks of rigorous training, he graduated. Toronto police say Bingo is the first service dog they have lost in the …
Read More »Scarborough RT train service suspended after derailment injures passengers – Toronto
Service on the Scarborough Rapid Transit train line in Toronto will be suspended indefinitely pending an investigation after several people were injured during a train derailment. “As previously mentioned, Line 3 SRT will be replaced by dozens of buses for frequent service until it is safe for us to resume …
Read More »Pearson airport says 10,000 new hires, better technology have improved service – Toronto
By Nairah Ahmed The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2023 6:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto’s Pearson airport says a staffing boost has significantly improved service, and issues that sparked chaos at Canada’s largest airport last summer have been addressed. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority …
Read More »Local reaction in Regina to Public Service Alliance of Canada strike – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) strike is coming in loud and clear in Saskatchewan as strikers are looking for public support in their battle with the federal government. Across Canada, federal workers remain on the picket lines as they say …
Read More »Industry minister asks telecoms for cell service agreement outline in Toronto subway – Toronto
Canada’s industry minister is calling on the country’s major telecom companies to come to an agreement over wireless service in Toronto’s subway system. In a letter on Twitter, Francois-Philippe Champagne said he has taken note of Rogers Communications Inc.’s recent announcement that it’s buying the company that owns the wireless …
Read More »Public service strike will start Wednesday if no deal reached by then – National
More than 155,000 federal public servants will strike on Wednesday if no deal is reached between the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada. National president Chris Aylward told reporters on Monday that despite progress being made on several fronts, there has been little movement on the union’s …
Read More »More nurses quit Manitoba service for sexual assault victims amid ongoing staffing issues – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another two casual nurses who collect evidence after sexual and domestic assaults in Manitoba have resigned. Shared Health confirmed the resignations from the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, or SANE, program at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg late in the day Wednesday. Read …
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