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Prentice Calls Out Telcos, Khadr Lawyers Call Out Feds, Rev. Jackson Calls Out Obama

Federal Industry Minister Jim Prentice has demanded a meeting with the honchos from Bell and Telus so they can explain to him exactly why they decided to charge their pay-per-use users 15¢ per received text message, calling the decision “ill thought-out.” Canadian technology users are consequently planning to demand a meeting with Minister Prentice to [...]

Miller Getting Powerful, Wynne Getting Annoyed, Electronics Getting Pricier

Mayor David Miller is asking the province for “strong mayor” powers, which would give him the authority to hire and fire the city manager as well as to meet with his executive committee behind closed doors. If the request is approved, Miller will look for “super mayor” powers, which would allow him to travel in [...]

Electronics Recycling Fee Proposed, Budget Passes, Punch Andrews Passes

Ontario considers electronics recycling fee. The proposed fee, already in operation in other provinces, would get tacked on when you purchase electronic items and would pay for provincial electronics recycling centres. It’s a simple, feasible solution to a problem we need to deal with, and we have evidence it already works, so six months from [...]