Ottawa (March 20, 2013) Close to 100 Ontario communities have acquired transmission towers formerly used by TVOntario. The towers can be used by the communities to re-establish free over-the-air television services that their residents would otherwise h ...
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Published on March 20, 2013
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by Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS)
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Arts and Entertainment, Consumer information, Events and Announcements, Government
Published on March 5, 2013
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by Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS)
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Arts and Entertainment, Consumer information, Events and Announcements
Ottawa (March 5, 2013) For the first time in Canadian history, community-owned and --operated TV channels are available on satellite. Bell has added seven of the channels to its basic satellite line-up. As a result, Canadians in rural communities in BC ...
Published on December 13, 2012
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by Health Canada
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Consumer information, Families, Parenting and Children, Government, Health and Safety, Home and Garden
Is Poor Indoor Air Quality Impacting Your Family's Health?
For many families, the onset of cold weather often means more time indoors, with the windows shut tight and the fireplace burning to keep out the chill. All this time inside may leave ...
Published on November 19, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Consumer information, Families, Parenting and Children, Health and Safety, Home and Garden, Seasonal
While the incidence of fire increases during the holiday season due to greater use of natural Christmas trees, decorations and electric lighting, Canadians are taking further risks as more than 29 per cent of homeowners admit they don't have a fire exti ...
Published on October 18, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Consumer information, Home and Garden
From leaking appliances to broken pipes, there are many ways your home can be damaged by water. However, you can help reduce the risk of water damage through proper maintenance and regular inspections.
"Water damage can not only result in expe ...
Published on October 11, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Consumer information, Finance and Business, Home and Garden
More than six-in-ten Canadian homeowners took on some form of home renovation project in the past two years. However, almost 80 per cent of them did not contact their insurance provider prior to the start of the renovations, according to a recent RBC Re ...
Published on June 28, 2012
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by CBC/Radio-Canada
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Arts and Entertainment, Consumer information, Events and Announcements, Government, Technology
CBC/Radio-Canada is shutting down its analogue over-the-air transmitters on July 31, 2012 .
Are you affected?
If you use an antenna to watch television and receive an analogue signal from CBC Television or Télévisi ...
Published on June 25, 2012
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by Ontario Electronic Stewardship
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Consumer information, Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Technology
Ontario is celebrating an important environmental milestone of diverting more than 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste from landfill. Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is building on this achievement by motivating gadget-loving individuals to act resp ...
Published on June 14, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Automotive, Consumer information, Finance and Business
Car accidents can be overwhelming and confusing, but knowing what to do can help alleviate some of the stress.
"Being in a car accident is an unnerving experience so it's easy to lose focus in the moments afterward," says Tim Bzowey, vice ...
Published on May 29, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Consumer information, Finance and Business, Lifestyles
Many vehicle owners may not be aware of the risks they take when they lend their vehicle to a friend or family member.
"When you lend your car to another driver, you are also lending your insurance and good driving record," explains Tim B ...
