Stories by Austin Blake

Bell’s $12 Billion AI Hub Greenlit in Saskatchewan Despite Heavy Backlash

A massive technological expansion is coming to Saskatchewan after the Rural Municipality of Sherwood council voted unanimously Monday to greenlight a development agreement for a Bell AI data centre. The 300-megawatt facility is a $12 billion investment in the region, though the approval took place amidst vocal opposition from nearly 100 protesters gathered outside the...
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Virgin Plus Shakes Up Plan Prices and Slashes Data as Promos End

  Bell’s flanker brand Virgin Plus has revamped most of its wireless plans, increasing the price on one plan while lowering the price of its entry plan, but also slashing its data amount. Here are Virgin Plus plans after bring your own device and autopay discounts as of April 21, 2026: $39/20GB (was $40/60GB) $44/60GB...

Rogers Launches New Unlimited Global Data Roaming Plan

Rogers has introduced a major update to its wireless lineup, including a new unlimited global data plan that covers 64 destinations. This new Global tier is priced at $95 per month and includes a five-year price guarantee, a move that closely mirrors recent strategies seen from competitors like Telus. Previously, this top-tier plan was capped...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Reflects on 15-Year Legacy in Emotional Final Letter

Following the news of his upcoming transition to executive chairman, Apple CEO Tim Cook has published a personal Community Letter from Tim on the company’s U.S. website. The letter serves as a heartfelt reflection on his 15-year tenure, focusing on the human connection between the tech giant and its global user base. Cook shared that...
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Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus Named Successor

Apple has announced a major leadership transition as Tim Cook prepares to step down from the top job. John Ternus, currently the head of hardware engineering, will become the company’s new chief executive officer on September 1, 2026. It has been long rumoured that Ternus would replace Cook as CEO, and Apple made the announcement...

Wealthsimple Now Offers $25,000 Daily Interac e-Transfers

Wealthsimple has rolled out a series of significant upgrades to its Interac e-Transfer service, aiming to give clients more flexibility and higher limits than regular Canadian banks. The Toronto-based fintech now allows users to send up to $25,000 daily, a move that doubles the standard limit found at most major financial institutions. Beyond the increased...