cellphones

April 10, 2019 2:33 pm

‘Pretend it’s the 18th century’: Cellphone debate in schools rages on

There’s no easy answer to the question of how schools can deal with students’ expanding digital life. Continue reading →

Canada

March 18, 2019 6:24 pm

Should Quebec ban cellphones in classrooms like Ontario just did?

By Dan Spector Photojournalist

Ontario just banned cell phones in classrooms, should Quebec follow suit? Continue reading →

Education

March 13, 2019 4:21 pm

The risks and rewards of imposing a cellphone ban in Alberta classrooms

Ontario’s new ban on cellphones in classrooms is igniting a debate about the issue in Alberta. Continue reading →

Canada

March 12, 2019 8:29 am

Ontario to ban cellphones from classrooms next year

Some schools already have similar policies, but the province will issue a directive to all public schools for the 2019-20 school year. Continue reading →

Crime

January 14, 2019 7:52 am

Toronto police begin week-long distracted driving, rush hour route enforcement blitz

The new minimum penalty in Ontario for distracted driving is a $615 fine for a first offence. Continue reading →

Consumer

November 19, 2018 10:27 am

Freedom Mobile launches 100 GB promotion in latest challenge to Big 3 rivals

The Big Binge Bonus promotion offering 100 gigabytes of extra data is Freedom’s latest tactic for distinguishing itself from Canada’s national wireless carriers owned by Rogers, Bell and Telus. Continue reading →

Blogs

November 13, 2018 10:49 pm

Is your smartphone becoming the virtual third wheel in your relationship?

By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer

Susan Hay sits down with three couples to take a closer look at the impact phone attachment has on their relationships. Continue reading →

Tech

October 2, 2018 5:47 pm

Riders can now get free Wi-Fi on some HSR buses

The HSR has launched a two-month pilot project offering free Wi-Fi on 15 buses operating on various routes across the City of Hamilton. Continue reading →

Canada

September 18, 2018 3:11 pm