Stories by John Quintet
Feds Drop $1.8 Million for Cogeco to Expand Rural Internet
The federal government is investing $1.8 million to expand high-speed Internet to rural areas in eastern Ontario. Cogeco has landed the contract and will connect 949 households in four communities in the Township of Champlain: Cassburn, Henrys Corner, McAlpine, and L’Orignal. "Easier access to high-speed Internet is a game changer for education, health care and...
Ontario Explains $100M Starlink Deal: Why It’s More Than Hardware Kits
Ontario is investing up to $100 million in a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver high-speed internet to 15,000 rural and remote homes, as announced on Thursday. The deal’s per-home rough cost of $6,667 per location raised questions, but the province clarified the breakdown of expenses, which includes infrastructure, accessibility, and Indigenous engagement. According to...
Rogers Black Friday Deals 2024: Here are the Top Savings
Rogers has revealed its Black Friday deals for 2024 on its website, offering discounts on smartphones, tablets, plans and more. Below, you'll find an overview of what's available from Rogers for Black Friday this year. Most of the deals require you to sign a 24-month term, either on financing on a Save & Return plan...
Ontario Invests $100 Million with Starlink for High-Speed Internet
The Ontario government is partnering with SpaceX's Starlink to bring high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 homes and businesses that don’t have reliable access, especially in remote, rural, and northern parts of the province. The new Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program will start in June 2025, aiming to close internet service gaps. “Our government is pleased...
Amazon Unveils New Fire TV Lineup in Canada: 144Hz, Dolby Atmos & More
Amazon announced on Thursday that it has sold over 250 million Fire TV devices worldwide and is expanding its lineup with new and upgraded models, with Canada getting some new models. The new Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series is Amazon’s latest high-end TV, featuring sharp picture quality and enhanced sound. This model uses a QLED...
Apple Drops New Final Cut Pro 11 for iPad, Mac, iPhone
Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, an update to its video editing software, available now for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The latest version includes new features like "Magnetic Mask," which lets users isolate people or objects in a clip without a green screen, and "Transcribe to Captions," an automatic captioning tool. These tools, powered...
Telus Health Steps In: First Ontario Clinic Tackles Doctor Crisis
Image: Telus Health MyCare Clinic in Toronto Telus Health has opened a new primary care clinic in downtown Toronto, combining virtual and in-person care options to address the city’s shortage of family doctors. The Telus Health MyCare Union clinic, located at 25 York Street, can take up to 6,000 new patients, with expansion plans for...
Spotify’s 10-Year Canada Wrap: Top Artists and Surprising Stats
Spotify is celebrating 10 years in Canada, and the streaming platform has unveiled some surprising data on Canadian music and global trends. The streaming music service shared its latest anniversary data with iPhone in Canada today. Over the past decade, Canadian artists have made a huge impact worldwide. Fans globally streamed Canadian tracks over 300...
Starbucks Now Offers Delivery Through Its App in Canada
As of November 11, Starbucks has launched a delivery option through its app for customers in the U.S. and most of Canada (excluding Quebec, which is powered by Skip). Now, customers can choose delivery or pickup within the Starbucks app, with DoorDash handling the delivery. This means Starbucks fans can order their favourite drinks and...
Bell Wanted this Major U.S. Fibre Provider, But Verizon Outbid Them
Bell initially aimed for a much larger target than internet provider Ziply Fiber in its U.S. expansion, which cost a whopping $5 billion CAD. According to sources speaking to the Canadian Press, Bell was in the running to acquire Frontier Communications, the largest fibre provider in the U.S., but lost to Verizon after a bidding...
CBC Expands News Coverage Across Canada–Paid for By Google
The CBC is expanding its local and regional news coverage with plans to hire up to 25 new journalists in communities across Canada, focusing especially on areas with limited news options. This move follows the CRTC’s recent approval of Google’s plan to compensate Canadian news outlets for using their content (um, linking to news sites...
Rogers, Telus and Bell to Cut Roaming Fees—What You Need to Know
After a recent push from the CRTC saying it was "taking action", Canada’s ‘Big 3’ telcos—Rogers, Telus, and Bell—are planning new ways to cut international roaming costs, aiming to give Canadian travellers more flexible options by 2025. Bell announced it will offer “tailored” options next year to lower roaming charges based on how much data...
