Stories by John Quintet

Prepaid brand Fizz has revamped its mobile plans today, increasing data buckets while also lowering pricing on its top 5G plan. Here are the 4G and 5G plans from Fizz as of April 10, 2026: $22 talk and text 4G $24/2GB (was $23/1GB) 4G $25/20GB (was 2GB) 4G $29/35GB (was 10GB) 4G $35/60GB (was 50GB)...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is under fire from the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson for having a website so confusing it is actually driving people to the phone lines. In a rare public call for "greater urgency," François Boileau is demanding the agency fix its digital tools to stop wasting taxpayers' time and resources. Despite a massive...

Google is rolling out new AI capabilities in Canada today that aim to simplify how people find and book restaurant reservations. The update to AI Mode in Google Search allows users to find available tables across the country by describing exactly what they want in plain English. The new feature functions as a digital dining...

Apple is closing its retail location in Towson, Maryland, which is the first of its stores in the United States to successfully unionize back in fall of 2024. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents the store’s employees, has expressed outrage over the move, calling it a deliberate attempt to undermine...

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is hitting the gas on its Canadian expansion, planning to open 20 sales locations across the country in 2026. The move comes as Ottawa shifts its strategy, looking toward Chinese investment to diversify the national auto industry and decrease its heavy reliance on the U.S. market. “The overture of Canada...

Bell Media's TSN+ is increasing its subscription prices for Canadian sports fans starting on April 14, 2026. The shift follows a trend of rising streaming costs across the country, with both monthly and annual plans seeing a jump in price. Starting next week, the monthly TSN+ streaming subscription will move to $29.99 per month, up...

Freedom Mobile has revamped its plans list on Thursday, removing previous promos that were set to on April 7. Here are the current postpaid plans from Freedom Mobile as of April 9, 2026: $35/80GB (was 25GB) + 1GB Roam Beyond (expires April 9) $40/100GB (was 60GB) + 5GB Roam Beyond $45/175GB + 10GB Roam Beyond...

Amazon is officially retiring support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier, marking the end of service for devices that have been in use for up to 18 years. In an email sent to customers on Wednesday, the company announced that starting May 20, 2026, these older models will no longer be able to...

The most anticipated week on the golf calendar kicks off tomorrow as the 2026 Masters Tournament begins at Augusta National on Thursday, April 9. For Canadian fans, following the action is easier than ever with several TV and streaming options available. Cable TV Coverage: TSN and CTV Bell Media remains the primary rights holder for...

The federal government is putting $10.6 million toward 14 new projects that will see more than 1,600 electric vehicle chargers installed across Canada. The announcement was made today by Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto. In addition to the new hardware, the government is providing $1.1 million to Plug’n...

Telus is technically getting bigger, but not here on home soil. According to the company’s 2025 annual report released last Thursday, the Vancouver-based telecom added nearly 5,000 global workers last year while cutting 2,800 jobs in Canada. Most of this growth is coming from Telus Digital, the company's AI and data outsourcing wing. That division...

Tesla has officially started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.3 with software version 2026.2.9.6, according to Tesla North. This update is being described as the final piece of the puzzle for Tesla’s autonomy goals, primarily due to a foundational rewrite of its AI architecture. The "final piece" narrative began in late 2025 when Elon...