Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

Rogers, Bell & Telus naturally aim to rip us all off for Internet services

Steve Anderson — Your OpenMedia.ca team has become aware of a plan by Canada’s Big Telecom giants to block your access to independent, affordable, high-speed Internet services so they can raise prices on you and your family. Comments we’ve reviewed ...

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Bad tobacco policies drive smokers to black market

  Candice Malcolm — The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released today a new joint-research paper with the U.S.-based Reason Foundation. The paper looks at Canada’s tobacco tax rate changes in relation to the growth of the contraband market, making the ...

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Workers savour union victory at Richtree, Eaton Centre

Renovated Richtree Eaton Centre location still a union shop, Labour Board rules Forty unionized restaurant workers took a big step towards justice today after the Ontario Labour Relations Board issued a decision confirming their union, UNITE HERE Local 75, continues ...

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February concerts at the Royal Conservatory

Classical Concerts The Royal Conservatory’s presentation of all ten Beethoven Violin Sonatas, which begins with Isabelle Faust with Alexander Melnikov on January 24, continues with Sarah Kim with David Louie on February 14, Luri Lee with Stewart Goodyear on February 23, ...

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Trash the ash: A 5-step New Year’s plan to quit smoking and win a car!

For many, the New Year represents a fresh start—and with nearly 16% of people in Ontario being smokers and tobacco users accounting for 30% of all cancer deaths in Canada, a popular resolution may be to quit smoking. “We are ...

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IMF-sponsored ‘democracy’ plagues The Ukraine

Michael Chossudovsky, PhD [GlobalResearch.ca] There is an ongoing and deliberate attempt by foreign powers to spearhead the destabilization of The Ukraine including its state structure. There is a long history of colored revolutions in the Ukraine going back to the ...

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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in Canada

Maureen Tourangeau — Fact: Smoking isn’t the only cause of lung cancer. With a low survival rate of only 17%, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in Canada, taking the lives of ...

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Eight Keys to Self Care for Caregivers

Caring for an aging relative or friend can be exhausting, especially if you have a job and other responsibilities at home.    Here are eight tips to help you avoid caregiver burnout: Notice your energy:  Nobody can do two or three ...

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Five Signs Someone You Care About Needs Additional Support

Most people would prefer to look after themselves as they age at home.  However, in many cases a helping hand will maintain your overall independence and wellbeing much longer.   For older adults, getting some extra support  could mean the difference ...

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