A new era of choice for TV customers officially begins today — but instead of empowering consumers, some may feel cheated. That's because in many cases, when customers add on extras and pick-and-pay channels, the costs can soar.
lundi 29 février 2016
'Skinny' cable TV a day away: What's coming for consumers
It won't be long now. As of tomorrow, cable TV customers will have access to slimmed-down cable packages costing around $25 per month.
Shortcut-finding app Waze creating residential traffic headaches
Shortcut-finding has been a way of life in traffic-jammed L.A. for decades. But now there is an app for that, Waze, which has become a target of politicians and quiet-street residents for creating traffic headaches in their backyards.
Alberta demands Class 4 licence, approved insurance for Uber drivers
Insurance for drivers who work for ride-hailing services like Uber will not be ready until July 1, four months after Edmonton's bylaw comes into effect.
Argentina strikes $4.6B deal with U.S. hedge fund bondholders
Argentina and its main holdout creditors have reached a $4.653 billion US agreement in principle to settle a 14-year-old sovereign debt default dispute, a deal that could help the country to return to international capital markets and revive its economy.
Subway vows footlong sandwiches will be at least 12 inches long after judge OKs settlement
Subway customers can finally rest assured that their "'Footlong' sandwiches will be as long as promised after a U.S. judge gave final approval to a settlement in a class action lawsuit against the fast food chain.
Stocks, oil price rise as North American markets close out February
North American stocks solidified their rally on Monday, buoyed by higher oil and gold prices and signs of optimism about the U.S. economy.
For U.S. shale industry, $40 US a barrel is the new $70
Less than a year ago major shale firms were saying they needed oil above $60 a barrel to produce more; now some say they will settle for far less in deciding whether to crank up output after the worst oil price crash in a generation.
Housing in Vancouver, Toronto 'dangerously unaffordable,' says RBC
Housing in Canada remains affordable — unless you want a single family detached home in Toronto or Vancouver, according to the RBC Housing Affordability Measure.
Cleantech still 'pillar' of Canadian economy, but federal Liberals urged to stop slide
Canada could end up more of a buyer than a seller of clean technology without more support from the federal government, a B.C.-based group of investors and entrepreneurs has suggested.
Canada falling behind in renewable energy investment, green group says
Canada is dropping behind its major trading partners in renewable energy investment, according to a study from a clean energy advocacy group.
Insurance companies reconsider 'dated' policies for suicide attempts
Canadian insurance companies are changing the wording in their policies and reviewing whether to remove controversial clauses in group and individual benefit plans that exclude coverage for people who try to kill or injure themselves.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car credits customer $4,000 after Go Public investigates
A new immigrant to Canada is grateful a Go Public investigation has helped him recover almost $4,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car charged to his credit card for damage he says he didn’t cause.
Canada moves a step closer to ratifying 'gold-plated' trade deal with EU
The Canadian government is one step closer to ratifying the Canada-EU trade deal after making some amendments to the controversial investment protection clause as part of the legal review of the deal's English text, says International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Tax season: 2015 RRSP contribution deadline is today
With the deadline for making an RRSP contribution for the 2015 tax year set to expire on Monday, Canadians are faced with an uncertain market that’s down three per cent this year and low rates on term deposits.
Valeant CEO Pearson returns to work, but shares slide again anyway
Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals plunged in premarket trading, amid ongoing turmoil over the embattled drugmaker's delayed financial results and its leader's health.
WhatsApp pulls the plug on tech support for BlackBerry and older Windows and Nokia phones
Instant messaging service WhatsApp announced it will soon no longer support mobile devices made by BlackBerry, Nokia and other older-model Android devices.
Millions may become jobless as Beijing moves to shrink coal and steel industries
China's premier told visiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew on Monday his government is pressing ahead with painful reforms to shrink bloated coal and steel industries that are a drag on its slowing economy and ruled out devaluing its currency as a short-cut to boosting exports.
Buona fortuna: Starbucks plans on opening shop in Italy
The first Starbucks will open in Milan in early 2017, in partnership with Italian developer Percassi, the U.S. coffee chain said Sunday.
dimanche 28 février 2016
What can Canada learn from U.S., Uruguay about selling marijuana?
As the federal Liberals map out their plan for legalizing marijuana, politicians and policy analysts look at how — and how successfully — other countries have overturned the prohibition of pot.
What economic slowdown? Dining out is bigger than ever: Dianne Buckner
Canadians may be more worried than usual about the economy, but that's not stopping them from going out for dinner more often than they have in decades.
samedi 27 février 2016
U.S. duty-free limit for web purchases 40 times higher than Canada's
Americans are now allowed to spend more than 40 times as much as their northern neighbours without paying duty on products shipped from abroad as a result of a law signed by President Barack Obama last week.
'Skinny' cable and pick-and-pay TV: What you need to know
The end of big cable bills is nigh. Maybe. Here's what you need to know about the "skinny" TV offerings coming to Canada.
Rise of Uber forcing Canadian insurance companies to adapt
As debates continue in municipalities across Canada over the legality of Uber's ride-hailing service, its enormous popularity is prompting Canadian insurance companies to introduce coverage for drivers carrying paying passengers in their personal vehicles.
vendredi 26 février 2016
Drug store pot, free TV for life & the skinny on new cable rules: BUSINESS WEEK WRAP
Free TV for life and marijuana at the corner store sound like dreams come true for your neighbour, Chad, who lives in his mom's basement. But believe it or not, those stories were ripped from the business pages this week. Here's the CBC's Jacqueline Hansen with the skinny on basic cable's new rules in her weekly video recap.
Free TV for life? It's here, and it may even be legal
They're promoted with the promise of "free" TV — an Android box with software that allows viewers to stream countless movies and TV shows with no monthly cable bill. What's the catch? Legally, for customers, there might not even be one.
Don't promote new $25 basic TV package, Bell document tells staff
Bell is directing sales staff not to promote its basic $24.95 “Starter” Fibe TV package, according to a recent internal Bell training document obtained by CBC News.
Husky Energy trims quarterly loss to $69M, prepares for $30 oil throughout 2016
Husky Energy posted a net loss of $69 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 and says it’s preparing for $30 oil throughout 2016.
U.S. economy grew modest 1% in fourth quarter of 2015
The American economy slowed in the last quarter of 2015 but not as sharply as early estimates had suggested.
Most Canadians want more government intervention in housing market, poll suggests
Two-thirds of Canadians included in a recent poll said the government should get more involved in the housing market to ensure the system is fair.
CSeries customer Republic Airways files for bankruptcy
Regional carrier Republic Airways Holdings Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, blaming several quarters of falling revenue after having to ground aircraft amid a pilot shortage.
Quick roadtrip shows Toronto and rest of Ontario need completely different economic strategies
From soaring property prices to overcrowded tranportation, Toronto's troubles get lots of attention. But as Ontario defends its budget, the government must face the fact that in an economic sense it is actually governing two provinces with completely different needs.
Anti-Muslim hate crimes on the rise, but bystanders sometimes stay silent
Marketplace investigates if Canadians would come to the aid of a stranger when discrimination is involved.
jeudi 25 février 2016
AltaGas shelves Kitimat LNG project as global energy prices drop
In another blow to B.C.'s nascent liquefied natural gas industry, AltaGas Ltd. is shelving the development of its Douglas Channel LNG plant near Kitimat.
Ontario budget 2016: Low-income seniors, students get relief
The Ontario government tabled an optimistic budget Thursday that boosts health spending, offers major tuition relief for most low-income students and includes robust growth projections that will allow it to fulfill its promise of balanced books by 2017-18.
Loonie gains almost a penny, now worth about 74¢ US
The Canadian dollar gained nearly a cent on Thursday, rising to its highest level of the year on signs that oil prices may be starting to stabilize.
Ontario Budget Day: Where your money is going
The province is going to make it more expensive to heat your home and fuel your car in today's budget. Finance Minister Charles Sousa is expected to stand before the legislature at 4 p.m. ET with details of the plan. CBCNews.ca is carrying the presentation live.
The worst is yet to come for Canada's big banks and their energy loans
This week has given us the first peek at how Canada's big banks are faring in the world of low oil prices. Losses so far have been modest. But banks know that deeper losses are likely in the future.
2 Canadian deaths prompted Toyota recall of 2.9M SUVs for seatbelt problems
A global recall of nearly 2.9 million Toyota SUV's was prompted by a Canadian investigation into a crash that killed two people.
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