Stories by Austin Blake

Wealthsimple has officially launched support for the Québec Education Savings Incentive (QESI), allowing families in the province to access provincial grants directly through their RESP accounts. The move comes after years of the feature being one of the most requested items from the company’s 565,000 Québec clients. By adding QESI support, parents can now secure...

The latest mission for AST SpaceMobile has ended in a costly failure after its BlueBird 7 satellite was deployed into the wrong orbit following a launch on Sunday, April 19, 2026. While the mission's primary objective failed, the launch marked a milestone for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin as the New Glenn rocket’s booster made a...

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...

  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...

Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed employees on Tuesday to clarify his future with the company after he steps down from the top job later this year. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Cook used an all-hands meeting at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino to confirm he is "healthy" and intends to remain as executive chairman...

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...

PC Mobile (which runs on the Bell network) has revamped its plans on Tuesday, now offering just four plans instead of six. Here are PC Mobile’s prepaid plans for bring your own device and after autopay as of April 21, 2026: $19/1GB 4G $25/25GB 5G $29/35GB 5G $34/80GB 5G So what changed? We’re seeing some...

Bell has officially introduced 'Bell GPCanada' as the new brand identity for the promoter of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. This move marks a shift in how the event is managed after Bell took over operations back in 2021 from Octane Racing Group. The new group is based in Montréal (where Bell is...

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...

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 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...

Freedom Mobile tweaked its plans list on Saturday, making a big change to its entry $35 per month plan. The $35 plan with 1GB Roam Beyond saw its data bucket reduced to 25GB, down from 80GB, which is a 55GB reduction. Here are Freedom Mobile’s plans as of April 20, 2026, after digital discount and...