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May 12, 2008
Will fuel surcharges added to airfare force Canadians to vacation closer to home? That’s one thought — but this could be offset with the strong Canadian dollar. But then again, disposable income is disappearing fast! “It’s going to increase the cost of travel and will eat away at discretionary income of Canadian households, which will have an effect on leisure travel,” says Randy Williams, head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
The Emergency Management Office is cautioning Nova Scotians that 911 calls placed over the Internet may not be as safe as emergency calls over a land line.
Are you being watched when you’re online? Odds are good that you are. The National Post writes that the Privacy Commissioner is launching an investigation into whether Canada’s telecommunications giants are breaking the law when they use technology that allows the companies to monitor the online activities of their Internet customers.
Over at bloomberg.com, Kevin Hassett questions whether the humble polar bear could cause oil to go over $200. If the polar bear is declared as a threatened species, it could cause some serious side effects.
Are regulations getting in the way of the adoption of green fuels? Yet another reason to shake your head.
What’s wrong with the NHL? Here’s just one thing.
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