Welcome to Range Times. We’re glad you’re here. These Terms of Service explain the rules of using our website written in plain English, not legalese. Please read them. They matter.
By using rangetimes.ca, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, that’s okay but please stop using the Site.
1. Who We Are
Range Times is an independent Canadian digital news platform operated by Range Empire. We cover the stories that matter to Canadians politics, immigration, housing, business, health, environment, culture, and the world beyond our borders.
We are not affiliated with any government body, political party, or regulatory authority. Our journalism is independent. Full stop.
2. Who Can Use This Site
This Site is open to anyone 13 years of age or older. If you’re under 18, make sure a parent or guardian is okay with you using Range Times.
By using this Site, you agree to follow all applicable Canadian federal and provincial laws. That’s not a formality it’s a genuine expectation.
3. Our Editorial Standards
We take accuracy seriously. Here’s what you can expect from us and what we expect from ourselves:
Accuracy and Fairness
We work hard to ensure every story we publish is accurate, fair, and balanced at the time of publication. News moves fast. If something changes after we publish, we do our best to update it promptly.
Corrections
We get things wrong sometimes. When we do, we own it. If you spot an error, email us at editorial@rangetimes.ca. We review every correction request and publish corrections transparently not buried, not hidden.
Opinion vs. News
Anything labelled “Opinion,” “Editorial,” or “Commentary” reflects the author’s personal views not the official position of Range Times. We believe in publishing a range of perspectives.
Not Professional Advice
Our journalism informs it does not advise. Nothing on this Site is legal, medical, financial, immigration, or any other kind of professional advice. For decisions that affect your life, please consult a qualified professional.
4. AI Content Disclosure
Range Times may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with research, summarization, translation, or content drafting. However, all published content is reviewed, edited, and approved by a human member of our editorial team before it goes live.
We do not publish fully AI-generated articles without human editorial oversight. We believe you deserve to know that.
If you have questions about how a specific piece was produced, contact us at editorial@rangetimes.ca.
5. Your Intellectual Property Rights and Ours
All content on rangetimes.ca articles, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, and design is protected under Canada’s Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) and belongs to Range Times or our content partners.
What you can do:
- Share links to our articles freely we encourage it.
- Quote up to 50 words from any article, as long as you credit Range Times and link back to the original.
What you cannot do:
- Reproduce or republish our articles in full without written permission.
- Use our content commercially without a licensing agreement.
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from this Site using automated tools.
- Remove copyright or attribution notices from our content.
For licensing, syndication, or republishing inquiries: legal@rangetimes.ca
6. Comments and Community Standards
We want Range Times to be a space for thoughtful, respectful conversation about the issues that matter to Canadians.
When participating in any community feature comments, forums, or contact forms you agree not to post content that is:
- Hateful, discriminatory, or harassing based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or national origin in violation of the Canadian Human Rights Act
- Defamatory, threatening, or abusive toward any individual or group
- Misinformation or content designed to deceive
- Spam, advertising, or unsolicited commercial content
- In violation of any provision of the Criminal Code of Canada
We moderate our community. We reserve the right to remove any content and restrict or ban any user who violates these standards without prior notice and without obligation to explain.
Repeated or serious violations may be reported to appropriate authorities.
7. Privacy and Your Personal Information
We respect your privacy and handle your personal information responsibly.
Our full Privacy Policy is available at rangetimes.ca/privacy-policy. It complies with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and is being updated to align with the proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act (Bill C-27) as it progresses into law.
In plain terms: we collect only what we need, we protect what we collect, and we never sell your personal data.
8. Newsletter and Email CASL Compliance
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you’re giving us permission to send you news and updates by email. We take that permission seriously.
In full compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL, S.C. 2010, c. 23):
- We only email you with your express or implied consent.
- Every email we send includes a clear, working unsubscribe link.
- We process all unsubscribe requests within 10 business days as CASL requires.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes ever.
To unsubscribe or manage your email preferences, use the link at the bottom of any newsletter or email us at hello@rangetimes.ca.
9. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Affiliate Links
Range Times is ad-supported and may partner with brands on sponsored content. Here’s how we keep it transparent:
Advertising
We display third-party advertisements. These are clearly separated from editorial content. We are not responsible for the content of external ads.
Sponsored Content
Any article, post, or feature produced in partnership with a brand will be clearly labelled as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” or “Advertisement.” Sponsored content does not influence our editorial decisions or independent reporting.
Affiliate Links
Some articles may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you purchase a product through our link at no extra cost to you. These are disclosed in accordance with Ad Standards Canada (ASC) guidelines and CRTC expectations.
We do not recommend products or services solely because of commercial relationships.
10. Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to external websites for reference or context. Range Times is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site. A link to an external site is not an endorsement.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Range Times is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do our best to keep the Site running smoothly, but we cannot guarantee the Site will always be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from technical issues or security vulnerabilities.
We make no warranties express or implied about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content for any purpose.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law, Range Times, its parent company Range Empire, its directors, employees, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Site or its content.
Some Canadian provinces restrict the limitation of certain liabilities. In those provinces, our liability is limited to the greatest extent the law allows.
13. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any dispute arising from your use of this Site will be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Canada. By using Range Times, you consent to this jurisdiction.
We always prefer to resolve concerns directly and amicably before any formal process. If you have a dispute, please contact us first at legal@rangetimes.ca.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time as our platform grows and Canadian law evolves. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If changes are significant, we’ll do our best to notify subscribers by email. Your continued use of the Site after any update means you accept the revised Terms.
15. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms?
Range Times Editorial: editorial@rangetimes.ca
Legal and Licensing: legal@rangetimes.ca
General Inquiries: hello@rangetimes.ca
Website: rangetimes.ca
Parent Company: Range Empire / rangeempire.com
We’re a real team and we read every email.
RANGE TIMES TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: August 27, 2026 · Last Updated: August 27, 2026