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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...

CRTC Wants You to Complain About Telecom Complaints — Again

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is once again asking Canadians for feedback—this time on when and how telecom and TV providers should tell customers about the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS). The move is meant to make it easier for people with unresolved issues, like billing mistakes or contract disputes, to...

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...

CBSA Kiosks Down Again, Causing Delays at Major Canadian Airports

Travellers are facing long lines at Canadian airports after a new outage hit the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Primary Inspection Kiosks. The agency says the disruption is linked to scheduled maintenance work and is affecting multiple airports across the country. “We are working with partners on fixing the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience...

Lyft Picks Toronto for New Tech Hub — Its Biggest Move Outside the U.S.

Lyft says it will open a new technology hub in downtown Toronto in the second half of next year, marking its second-largest tech office after San Francisco. The new location, set in the city’s financial district, will eventually house several hundred employees across engineering, product, operations, and marketing roles. Lyft says the move highlights its...

Apple Just Stole Formula 1—Every Race Now Streams Only on Apple TV

Apple has signed a five-year deal with Formula 1 to become the exclusive broadcaster of all F1 races in the United States, beginning next year, according to the companies. The agreement will make Apple TV the new home for every Grand Prix, including practice, qualifying, and Sprint sessions. “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with...

Samsung Ready to Reveal Trifold Phone—While Apple Hasn’t Folded a Thing

Samsung is reportedly preparing to reveal its first trifold smartphone later this month during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter. The upcoming device will feature two hinges, allowing it to fold into a compact smartphone or unfold into a larger...