Author Archives: François Caron

About François Caron

I'm the station owner.

Dining Room Table Reviews – Fiat 500 – Trailer 2

The footage has been shot, and the editing is currently under way.

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The UBB Deception – Internet Surveillance

This pre-release video is for an upcoming campaign by OpenMedia against the Canadian government’s plan to include “Lawful Access” legislation in the upcoming Crime Omnibus Bill, which would allow law enforcement officials to gather information about a person’s activities on … Continue reading

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May 2nd is Voting Day

Today is Voting Day in Canada. If you’re a Canadian citizen, and you’re 18 or over, you’re most likely eligible to vote. You can register to vote at the polling station if you’re not already registered. Bring your voting card … Continue reading

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Dining Room Table Reviews – The Next Product

It’s time to get out of the dining room and on to the open road. And no, this is not an April Fool’s joke!

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The UBB Deception

A new video from a new sister YouTube channel, all about UBB or Usage-Based Billing. Now with a very smelly follow-up video! YouTube channel Web site

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New Show – Armchair Directors

We’ve received a new show contribution this week: Armchair Directors! Armchair Directors are real movie reviews from real filmmakers. Crandall and Mercy are two independent filmmakers who bring their love of writing/directing to the table to review the latest movies … Continue reading

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Weird Spam

Have you ever received spam that, due to the horrendous spelling and grammatical errors, is worth reading just for how hilarious it is? Hello dear How are you today, I hope all is well with you today. My name is … Continue reading

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Recent Odds and Ends

Here are a few recent items of interest. The recent CRTC decision on Usage Based Billing or UBB definitely affects us. Essentially, UBB is a way for large incumbent telecommunications companies such as Bell to impose an abusive pay-per-usage scheme … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays everyone! All of us at The Canadian Public would like to wish everyone plenty of health and prosperity in the new year!

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The Canadian Public is going HD

After months of testing, we’ve come to a single, undeniable conclusion. Standard Definition is an ugly, dying beast. As of today, the channel will concentrate on launching a 720p HD television service. This format will allow us to maintain compatibility … Continue reading

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