Stories by John Quintet

Bell Media’s Crave has released its list of new shows and titles coming to the streaming service in July 2025. Highlights include the movie premiere of Sinners, the highest-grossing horror film ever released on IMAX, while HBO Original Series documentary, Billy Joel: And So it Goes, debuts on July 18. Check out the full list...

Telus is blaming one of its own for a days-long 911 outage in Brandon, Manitoba, that left emergency calls from cell phones unanswered for nearly two days in March. The CRTC formally requested that Telus provide a plain-language summary of the 911 outage that occurred in Brandon, Manitoba, from March 22 to 24, 2025. In...

Canada’s new border bill, known as Bill C-2, is being torn apart by critics who say it could become one of the most invasive surveillance laws in Canadian history. University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist says it’s “Lawful Access on Steroids,” warning the bill gives police and other authorities sweeping powers to demand personal...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has brought back its $25 referral bonus yet again, for a limited time. This bonus starts for new sign ups as of June 24 and goes until July 1, 2025 (Canada Day). Public Mobile’s plans page has been updated again to say, "Get $25 in credits using a referral code”. When you...

Telus is rolling out a new feature that could help you tell if a call is real or a scam. It’s teaming up with TransUnion to bring Branded Call Display for businesses across Canada. This means when a verified business calls Telus customers, you’ll see their name, logo, and the reason they’re calling — all...

Amazon has rolled out faster delivery options for Prime members in Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby areas in Alberta. Customers can now receive orders in as little as seven hours with Same-Day Delivery, or opt for Overnight Delivery for next-morning arrival—even on orders placed as late as 8:30 p.m. These faster delivery options were previously launched...

A new report from TikTok Canada says the app helped generate $2.3 billion in GDP for the Canadian economy in 2024, including revenue from small businesses using the platform, content creators, and TikTok’s own operations. According to the breakdown of the $2.3 billion GDP impact of TikTok in Canada: $1.4 billion came from small businesses...

Rogers has installed a major 5G upgrade at its new outdoor concert venue, Rogers Stadium, located at the former Downsview Airport Lands in Toronto. The telecom company spent $5.2 million to build a dedicated 5G+ network at the site, aiming to support up to 50,000 concertgoers with faster speeds and stronger signal coverage. The upgrade...

If you filed a claim in Canada’s iPhone battery class action back in April of 2024, you’ll have to keep waiting for your payout. According to a new update posted June 23, 2025, the claims review process is now complete. However, approved payments aren’t expected to go out until later this year—with no specific timeline...

A Rogers customer on Friday shared a surprising wireless deal they found buried in their plan options: a $60/month 5G Infinite Ultimate plan offering 220GB of full-speed data and a long list of international roaming perks. The bring your own device plan, titled “5G Infinite Ultimate NS”, includes unlimited nationwide and international calling, unlimited international...

A group of 25 Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C. went on strike early Thursday morning after contract talks with the company failed to reach a deal. The workers, represented by United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1944, say they’re underpaid compared to colleagues doing the same job in nearby cities. The union says the Abbotsford technicians earn...

Bell is asking the CRTC to stop regulating the price and structure of basic TV packages, arguing that the current rules are outdated and unfair. Speaking at a CRTC hearing this week, Bell’s Assistant General Counsel, Lenore Gibson, said it doesn’t make sense that the Commission still controls how much TV providers can charge for...