Stories by John Quintet
Bell Explains Cause of October Roaming Outage in CRTC Report [Update]
Bell has filed a report with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) detailing the cause of a recent October 6, 2025 service outage that disrupted data access for customers roaming outside Canada. According to the Post-Outage and Final Report, submitted by Assistant General Counsel Philippe Gauvin, the issue began at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight...
Auditor General Slams Ottawa’s Cyber Security Failures in New Report
A new report from Auditor General Karen Hogan paints a grim picture of Canada’s ability to defend itself against cyberattacks, saying the federal government’s systems remain fragmented, slow to respond, and years behind on basic security tasks. Hogan’s audit, tabled in the House of Commons, found that while Ottawa has the tools to protect its...
Download ChatGPT Atlas for Mac – New AI Browser from OpenAI
OpenAI has released ChatGPT Atlas, a new browser for macOS designed to work directly with ChatGPT accounts. After downloading the app, users can drag the Atlas icon into their Applications folder, log in with their ChatGPT account, and import data from another browser — including passwords, bookmarks, and browsing history. Atlas also asks users whether...
Nomad Unveils Stratos Band for Apple Watch Ultra and More
Nomad has officially launched its new Stratos Band, a premium strap designed specifically for the Apple Watch Ultra (but works for other models) after more than two years in development. The band combines titanium for strength and FKM rubber for flexibility, aiming to offer a mix of style, durability, and comfort. Nomad says the goal...
Rogers Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over 2021 Network Meltdown [Update]
A Quebec court has approved a national class action against Rogers, Fido, and Chatr over the massive April 19, 2021 wireless outage that crippled cell service across Canada—and even knocked out Interac payments, leaving businesses and customers unable to pay or get paid for hours. The lawsuit covers anyone in Canada who had a Rogers,...
Amazon Finally Explains What Caused the Massive AWS Outage
Amazon Web Services (AWS) says a massive overnight outage in its US-East-1 region—one of its busiest data centres—caused widespread internet disruptions across North America and beyond. The company finally restored all services by Monday at 3:01pm PT it says, sharing some more info on just what went wrong. The outage began late Sunday night after...
Anthropic Expands Claude Code to Web and iOS for Cloud Coding
AI startup Anthropic is bringing its AI coding assistant Claude Code to the web and iOS, giving developers a way to run coding jobs straight from their browser or phone. The new tool, now in beta, lets users offload tasks like bug fixes, backend tweaks, or documentation updates—all handled in the cloud. Developers can connect...
Koodo Rolls Out New 5G Canada-U.S. Plans for Existing Customers
If you’re an existing Telus-owned Koodo customer, you may want to log in and check your account for new plan offers. According to iPhone in Canada readers, we’re seeing a variety of new plans being offered as of October 20, 2025. For this one particular reader on a $50/60GB plan right now, they’re seeing the...
CBC Adds Schitt’s Creek Channel to Its Free Streaming Lineup
CBC has launched a dedicated Schitt’s Creek channel on its free streaming service, CBC Gem, letting viewers binge all six seasons of the hit Canadian comedy on repeat—plus the one-hour farewell special Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt’s Creek Farewell. The nonstop Schitt’s Creek feed joins CBC’s growing lineup of free ad-supported (FAST) channels that...
CRTC Opens Another Consultation: Accessibility for Online Streaming
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has opened another public consultation—this time asking how TV broadcasters and online streaming services can make their content easier to access for people with disabilities. The regulator says it’s heard that some programming remains difficult to navigate for those who are blind or partially sighted and is considering...
Rogers Fires Up 5G in Stroud—Finally, Faster Service Arrives
A new Rogers cell tower is now live in Stroud, Ontario, bringing faster and more reliable 5G service to local residents, businesses, and emergency crews. Stroud is about 17-19 minutes south of Barrie by car, and has a population of about 2,200 or so. The project was a joint effort between InnTerprises Inc., the Town...
Amazon Takes B.C. Union Fight to Court—as Workers Push Ahead Anyway
Amazon Canada is back in court, trying to block a ruling that lets hundreds of warehouse workers in Delta, B.C., unionize — but the workers aren’t backing down, reports The Logic. The e-commerce giant has asked the Supreme Court of British Columbia to review a July decision from the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB), which...
