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Canadians Lost $643 Million to Scams in 1 Year: Ottawa Finally Woke Up

The federal government is rolling out new measures to protect Canadians from financial scams, fake texts, and phone fraud, after losses from reported scams reached a whopping $643 million in 2024, nearly triple the amount from 2020. Under Budget 2025, Ottawa will launch Canada’s first National Anti-Fraud Strategy, a cross-government plan to crack down on...

How to Watch: Stream Blue Jays vs Mariners Game 7 ALCS

It all comes down to one game. The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners face off tonight in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, with a trip to the World Series on the line. The Jays came back in a dominant Game 6 win last night (after a questionable bullpen decision by manager...

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...

iPhone 17 Demand Explodes as Apple’s Supply Chain Scrambles: Report

Apple’s latest iPhone 17 launch is off to a stronger start than expected, with people familiar with the company’s supply chain telling The Financial Times that early demand for the redesigned model has exceeded industry forecasts. Those monitoring Apple’s suppliers, carrier activity, and delivery timelines said the iPhone 17’s rollout is showing faster-than-usual momentum, suggesting...