Stories by John Quintet
SaskTel Expands 5G to 30 More Rural Sites in Saskatchewan
SaskTel announced the expansion of its 5G network to an additional 30 rural cell sites on Friday. These sites are in rural communities and highway corridors in Saskatchewan, are part of an ongoing effort to provide advanced wireless connectivity across the province. "Our government is pleased that more families and businesses who live and work...
CBC Paid $15 Million in Bonuses, Then Cut 800 Jobs: Report
The CBC is under scrutiny for issuing $14.9 million in bonuses in 2023, as revealed by access-to-information records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) earlier this week. This move follows a December 2023 announcement by the CBC of impending layoffs affecting numerous employees, due to a $125 million budget shortfall. "CBC President Catherine Tait...
U.S. Doubles Canada’s Broadband Speed Benchmark with New Standard
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its annual assessment criteria for broadband internet rollout in the United States, significantly raising the benchmark for high-speed fixed broadband. This change is the first major revision since 2015, now sets the standard at 100 megabits per second for downloads and 20 megabits per second for uploads,...
Feds Ordered a Secret National Security Review of TikTok
In September 2023, the federal Liberals ordered a national security review of China-based TikTok, a move not publicly disclosed at the time, reports The Canadian Press. A spokesperson for Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told The Canadian Press, “This is still an ongoing case. We can’t comment further because of the confidentiality provisions of the Investment...
Crave Promo Offers 25% Off Standard 3 Month Plan
Bell Media has launched a promotion for Crave, offering a 25% off discount its Standard plan. Right now until March 31, 2024, new, upgrading and reactivating customers who subscribe directly through Crave, can save 25% off the streaming service’s Standard 3 month plan, which works out to $33 per month (plus tax) every three months....
New PlayStation Plus Games: March 2024
Sony has revealed its March 2024 Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus today. This month has a diverse range of gaming experiences, with all titles available on Tuesday, March 19. Basketball action arrives with NBA 2K24, while Raccoon City in Resident Evil 3 is also here, plus the shadowy realm of the Marvel Universe in Midnight...
iFixit M3 MacBook Air Teardown: Easy Battery Replacement Again
iFixit has shared their 2024 M3 MacBook Air teardown, dismantling both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. Apple still uses pentalobe screws to seal the MacBook Air, and it’s unclear if Right to Repair movements will change this. The teardown reveals the battery design is now again cleanly removable with no adhesive used. You just unscrew...
‘Rogers Rink’ is the New Name for Salmon Arm’s Arena
The Shuswap Recreation Society has officially announced the renaming of the Salmon Arm Arena from Shaw Centre to Rogers Rink. The change comes in the wake of the Rogers acquisition of Shaw last year. David Knight, Operations Manager for the Shuswap Recreation Society, detailed the background of this name change in a memo dated February...
Apple to Allow EU App Downloads from Developer Websites
Apple announced some big changes to its app distribution policies, allowing developers in the European Union (EU) more flexibility, including the ability to distribute iOS apps directly from their websites. This move marks a notable shift in Apple's approach to app distribution within the EU. Under the new Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the...
Bell Says 3.5 Million Viewers Watched the Oscars in Canada
Bell Media announced on Tuesday there was an average audience of 3.5 million viewers tuning in on Sunday to watch the 96th Oscars. The 96th Academy Awards were the most-watched English entertainment broadcast of the year, says Bell, citing preliminary data from Numeris. The Oscars saw a 4% increase in total viewers compared to last...
Tesla Cybertruck Launch in Canada Coming, Confirms Exec
Tesla’s Cybertruck is on the verge of launching in Canada, as indicated by Rohan Patel, Tesla’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Development. In a recent update on Saturday, Patel responded to queries about the Cybertruck's availability for Canadian customers, reports Tesla North. Patel stated on X, "@cybertruck team is gonna make this happen,...
Nintendo Surprises on Mar10 Day with New Games Coming
Yesterday was March 10, also known in the Nintendo world as ‘Mario’ Day (Mar10). The gaming company took the time to announce some new games and updates coming from Mario and friends. "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” will land on Nintendo Switch, set for May 23. This marks the return of the beloved RPG with...
