Cellphones

• B.C. government cracking down on cellphones, internet content at schools

  B.C. announced three actions the government is taking to “keep kids safe and healthy” when it comes to cellphones, social media and internet content at schools.

  Education

  Jan 26
  
• Should cell phones be banned in B.C. schools?

  Some provinces have placed limits on personal electronic devices in the classroom, and the B.C. government said it's studying the issue.

  Education

  Jan 3
  
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• Suspect still wanted in south London, Ont. robbery that left 2 employees tied up

  London, Ont., police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect believed to be involved in a robbery late last month.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
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• B.C. school bans cellphones during instructional time

  Teens at Langford's Belmont Secondary School have a choice, they can leave their phone in their bag or locker, or place it in a phone holder when they enter the classroom.

  Education

  Sep 5, 2023
• Cellphone ban coming to Quebec elementary and high school classrooms

  A spring survey of 7,000 teachers conducted by a federation of 34 teacher unions found that 92 per cent of respondents were in favour of such a measure.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
• Saskatchewan could see more mobile wireless competition following CRTC ruling

  Large wireless providers such as SaskTel have been ordered by the CRTC to negotiate with smaller cellphone companies to support access to their respective cellular networks.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022
• End of an era: Last Calgary pay phone removed from downtown court centre

  One reason why the pay phone was removed was that parts have become hard to acquire as consumers continue to favour personal cell phones.

  Consumer

  Sep 26, 2022
• Number of near-misses in N.B. highway construction zones growing ‘significantly’

  The New Brunswick government tweeted a chilling video, warning people of several near misses in highway construction zones recently.

  Health

  Jul 29, 2020
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• ‘I thought it was some sick joke’: Toronto health-care worker hit with $10K cellphone bill

  Sue Ellen Parrott said she depends on her mobile phone to communicate with her family.

  Consumer

  May 29, 2020
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• ‘Phones aren’t a luxury anymore:’ Calls grow to keep vulnerable Nova Scotians connected

  'Being online for all of us in the last few months, it's really turned into an essential service,' says Kathy McNab of Adsum for Women and Children.

  Canada

  May 13, 2020