Network Failure in Parliament Shootings The October 22nd shootings at Parliament Hill seem to have ran into technical issues with the area's cellular and internet networks. These networks were converting from landlines to cell service. This made communication with emergency personnel very difficult. Robert Durst Charged with First Degree Murder Real estate … [Read more...] about News Unplugged, Tuesday March 17th
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News Unplugged March 12 2015
Jurors get record to make ground breaking decision The Canadian government is planning to give juries an increased role in deciding whether Parole will be available to convicted Murderers. Currently, people convicted of First-degree murder can apply for parole after 22 years in jail, however the changes would mean “essentially that they will take their last breath behind … [Read more...] about News Unplugged March 12 2015
News Unplugged March 5th 2015
Waterloo gives more money St. Paddies Tent Party Wilfrid Laurier University and the City of Waterloo have increased funds to the St. Patrick’s Day tent party. This is the second year for the event which has been created to try and the traditional flow of people that flock to Ezra Avenue. This funding was increased from 15000 to 2000 over 3600 tickets have been … [Read more...] about News Unplugged March 5th 2015
News Unplugged March 3rd 2015
Metrolinx and Toronto Negotiate for Train Funding This week the City of Toronto and Metrolinx are going to continue negotiations over significant costs to build a new airport express line. This spring Metrolinx is planning to launch its Union-Pearson Express line but has requested that the city front the bill for some of its costs. According to the Globe and Mail, … [Read more...] about News Unplugged March 3rd 2015
News Unplugged February 26th 2015
Rural Manitoba Family Devastated by Flames In southern Manitoba, the Froese family suffered a fire at their family home. Bernard Schellenberg, RM of Morris fire chief noted the bleakness of the incident as result of the home being "a two-storey bungalow with an addition on the side of it. By the time they had arrived, it was fully engulfed and the walls had … [Read more...] about News Unplugged February 26th 2015