Stories by John Quintet

Bell recently filed a lawsuit against Stuart McCann, a man criminally charged with copper wire theft, in an effort to deter network vandalism. The lawsuit alleges that McCann's theft of copper telephone wire led to service disruptions for approximately 1,000 customers in the Fredericton area of New Brunswick, leaving them without home phone, internet, and...

Back in August 2021, Apple Canada launched 0% interest payment plans for iPhone, iPad and Mac, offering a similar service that previously debuted in the U.S. But ahead of this fall’s expected iPhone 15 launch, and among other rumoured product refreshes, interest-free financing is no longer available, with new rates matching today’s economic climate. Apple...

In the wake of the high-profile firing of CTV anchor Lisa LaFlamme last year, Bell Media President, Wade Oosterman urged news managers to adopt a more "balanced perspective" in news coverage about the parent company. The Bell executive suggested a "positive spin" on stories involving parent company BCE, according to an audio recording of a...

Rogers initiated a wave of layoffs last week, as a result of an internal restructuring process, according to information acquired by law firm Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Although the exact number of impacted employees is presently unknown, the firm's employment attorneys are actively reaching out to affected personnel to review their severance packages and ensure they...

Volvo has broken new ground by becoming the first European automaker to join forces with Tesla, enabling its electric vehicle (EV) drivers to gain access to Tesla's extensive Supercharger network in Canada, U.S. and Mexico. This monumental agreement is an important component of Volvo's vision to be a fully electric car company by 2030, said...

You’ll soon be able to say goodbye to typing in your PayPal password, as the company has announced the expansion of passkeys to Canada for iPhone and Android devices, after initially launching in the U.S. A passkey enables PayPal users to log in securely without the need for a password. The system verifies user identity...

Rukshila Levelton and Michael Levelton from Langley, B.C., won a legal battle against their former neighbours, Anushka Madushan Indrasiri and Nathasha Lankeshwari Vithanage, over an incessant noise complaint originating from a Sonos sound system. According to the case details, the issue began in February 2022 when Vithanage installed the new Sonos system at their strata...

In an effort to extend its reach beyond video hosting, Google-owned YouTube is conducting internal tests on a new product called 'Playables', designed for online gaming. According to an internal email circulated among Google employees, this product will offer users the ability to access games on their mobile or desktop devices, reports the Wall Street...

Oreo has announced a partnership with Nintendo to bring to market a limited-edition line of cookies featuring iconic characters from the Super Mario universe. Both companies said they are embarking on a quest to "save the Mushroom Kingdom". Fans of both brands are being invited to participate in the adventure, which brings together the world...

Bundesliga International has entered into a three-year agreement with global sports streaming service DAZN, making it the official broadcaster of Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in Canada starting from the 2023-24 season. The deal encompasses the top two divisions of German football, the German Supercup, and the crucial relegation play-off matches each season. It includes both...

Apple is setting the stage for a series of significant updates across its product range for the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, once again. This fall, Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 15 lineup, accompanied by two new models of the Apple Watch Series...

Following the debut of the Apple Vision Pro headset at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple is now shifting its focus to the necessary work required to bring the product to market. While the hardware is essentially complete, the software and rollout strategy still need significant development, according to insiders speaking with Bloomberg’s Mark...