Terry Pedwell
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Terry Pedwell
Look in the mirror and what do you see? Not enough diversity, says report
The portrayal of Canada's diversity on television has improved over the last decade, but there's still a lack of programming representing people with disabilities and the Indigenous population.
Actor Colm Feore and newsman Tom Clark on panel choosing new CBC board members
The federal Liberals have put together a star−studded cast to help choose new members of the public broadcaster’s board of directors.
CRTC bans cellphone unlocking fees, clarifies rules for so-called family plans
Cellphone companies will soon no longer be allowed to charge customers to unlock their devices, Canada’s telecom regulator said as it unveiled sweeping changes to the wireless code of conduct.
Federal government announces funding for Lyme disease research framework
The federal government is hoping a new research framework will help doctors better diagnose and treat the ballooning number of Lyme disease cases across Canada.
Leadership hopefuls pull out stops soliciting support as deadline looms
Leadership hopeful Michael Chong was also making headlines Monday — but not for his campaign efforts.
Canada to give asylum to 1,200 primarily Yazidi refugees by year end
Some of the women haven’t even told their own families about what they experienced at the hands of their persecutors, said associate deputy immigration minister Dawn Edlund.
Canadians voice support for Muslims amid 'hatred' unleashed on Liberal MPs
The Facebook account of Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly was peppered with derogatory, sexually demeaning and threatening messages.
Former Liberal minister urges government to drop 'Islamophobia' from motion
A Liberal-backed motion aimed at combating racism would have broader support if it didn't contain the word "Islamophobia," argued former justice minister Irwin Cotler on Thursday.
Google, Facebook argue against 'punitive' tax proposal for digital media
Google Canada and Facebook Canada told a Commons committee studying the country's media industry that they don't like the idea of a punitive tax on advertisers.
$400M fund, tax changes, local news service urged to help restore Canada's media
A major new report is calling for dramatic changes to help shore up Canada's news industry as it faces a massive decline in revenues and a growing "fake news" problem.