At Home: Bell, Telus face class action suit over texting fees Canadian consumers have plenty to complain about when it comes to the high prices and rigid contracts for their cell phone service, but Bell Mobility and Telus may have pushed customers too far. Recently, both service providers announced new charges for incoming text messages,… Read more »
Tariff 22 aims to tax websites who use licensed media WINNIPEG (CUP) — The Copyright Board of Canada is considering a law that would tax websites for distributing music and other media?a move that could be harmful for small-time podcasters and campus radio stations. The tariff was introduced by the Society of Composers, Authors and… Read more »
Whether they fly, drive, bike, or take the train, millions of people spend their summer holidays travelling. And that means maps?lots of maps. Here are some interesting sites to help you find your way?or keep the kids amused while You’re hanging out in the airport terminal. Map Games This is a great site for kids,… Read more »
Are you looking for one more reference to take that essay from a B to an A? Need to double check a quotation or page number, but you’ve already returned your books in the mail? Then AU library e-books just might help you find what You’re looking for. Along with all the great resources available… Read more »
Along with her duties as Managing Editor with The Voice, Sandra Livingston writes in a variety of genres?suspense, literary fiction, and young adult. Recently, one of her novels was acquired by Avalon Books, New York, and published in April. Falwell’s Honor is a historical romance set in the turbulent days of Tudor England as the… Read more »
Contracts reveal big perks for post-secondary elites WATERLOO (CUP) — In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has declared that the full employment details of university presidents across the province must be made public?a decision that has sparked controversy on some campuses. The release of these documents… Read more »
Computers and all those other electronic gizmos are supposed to increase efficiency, helping us get more done while making our days go smoothly. As this week’s column proves, the Internet can certainly make spending a day at the office more enjoyable?although maybe not so efficient. Here are some wonderful time wasters to while away those… Read more »
At Home: WestJet disables credit card readers amid fraud concerns WestJet passengers arriving at some of Canada’s airports may need to leave a little extra time for checking in and catching their flights. Amid security concerns with the self-serve check-in kiosks, WestJet has disabled the credit card readers on the units, although passengers will still… Read more »
Are you looking for one more reference to take that essay from a B to an A? Need to double check a quotation or page number, but you’ve already returned your books in the mail? Then AU library e-books just might help you find what You’re looking for. Along with all the great resources available… Read more »
Along with her duties as Managing Editor with The Voice, Sandra Livingston writes in a variety of genres?suspense, literary fiction, and young adult. Recently, one of her novels was acquired by Avalon Books, New York, and published in April. Falwell’s Honor is a historical romance set in the turbulent days of Tudor England as the… Read more »