Articles By: Matthew Hamilton-Smith

/ March 16, 2011 7:50 pm

US Regulators to Clamp Down on Squeaky Cheese

One of the best things about living in Quebec is having access to great Poutine made with squeaky, unpasteurised cheese.

/ March 16, 2011 7:48 pm

Alumnus Profile: Jason Faber

The idea of landing a job at an established company where you can put in your hours and take home a paycheck is definitely appealing. But there are other options.

/ March 16, 2011 7:46 pm

Border Crossings And Customs Offices Closed In The Eastern Townships

Some members of Parliament are actively lobbying against reforms planned by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that would entail reductions in border and customs services throughout the country.

/ March 16, 2011 7:41 pm

Internet Usage Limits

The usage caps imposed by incumbent telecom companies are suitable for most consumers. An average plan that provides a speed of approximately 7 megabytes per second typically includes a cap of around 50 gigabytes.

/ February 23, 2011 6:35 pm

The Provigo Premium

When a Bishop’s student needs groceries, there’s only one option – the Prov. But what is the cost of shopping here compared with the groceries stores in Sherbrooke? Are there savings that would justify a trip into town?

/ February 23, 2011 5:53 pm

Business Profile: Pulsion Xtrem

Pulsion Xtrem is not a name that readily suggests what you can find in a store. But this little boutique located between the Motel Lennoxville and the Lion contains many items that cannot be found anywhere else in Lennoxville.

/ February 23, 2011 5:51 pm

Bishop’s Electric KarGo Designed and Built in Quebec

Students at Bishop’s share the walkways with golf carts that are used by building and grounds employees, as well as the security staff. The distinctive sound of their gasoline engine is a common feature of campus life, but not for much longer.

/ February 23, 2011 5:49 pm

US Regulators to Clamp Down on Squeaky Cheese

One of the best things about living in Quebec is having access to great Poutine made with squeaky, unpasteurised cheese. Although cheese made from unpasteurised milk is legal in Canada, it’s not very common outside Quebec. This is why a decent Poutine can’t be found in Ontario.

/ February 23, 2011 5:47 pm

Alumni Profile: Michelle Gibbon

Michelle Gibbon quickly put her Bishop’s degree in Psychology and Human Resource Management to good use by scoring a job as a recruiter at Bell Canada. “I'm recruiting, hiring, and managing IT contractors all over Canada,” she says. “I absolutely love it!”

/ February 10, 2011 4:22 pm

CRTC attempts to put an end to unlimited internet plans

The option to subscribe to an unlimited internet plan is in jeopardy after the CRTC announced that it would allow large internet companies to charge third-party providers on a usage-based billing (UBB) basis.