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Amazon Canada Reveals Prime Day Deals, Contest with Bret Hart and More

Amazon Canada has released its lineup of Prime Day deals, revealing discounts on popular brands, contests with celebrity hosts, and the launch of a new Canadian music documentary. The four-day shopping event begins July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and runs until July 11, making it the longest Prime Day in Amazon’s history. Because who...

CCTS Says: Telecoms Still Hiding Complaint Info from Customers

A new report shows that many Canadian telecom and TV providers are still falling short when it comes to telling customers about the free help available through the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS). This data was revealed in the 2024 Compliance Report Cards released by the CCTS on Tuesday. According to the 2024...

Apple’s Back to School 2025 Promo Now Live in Canada

Apple has launched its annual Back to School promotion in Canada, offering free gear like AirPods or accessories when you buy a new Mac or iPad through its education store. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman was correct again in reporting the promo would launch on June 17. The promo runs from June 17 to September 30, 2025,...

Apple’s iPhone SOS Feature Triggers Helicopter Rescue in B.C.

A hiker with an ankle injury near Della Falls was rescued on June 13, after using their iPhone’s satellite emergency feature to call for help, according to the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) last week. Della Falls is located within Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite lets users...

Spotify Says Quebec’s Francophone Stars Are Going Global

Spotify is seeing a surge in French-language streaming, and Quebec is leading the charge. The company’s 2025 Francophone Report, released on Monday, June 16, highlights a wave of local and global interest in French music, podcasts, and audiobooks—much of it powered by Quebec talent. In 2024, over 123 million users around the world listened to...

Canada’s Watchdog Wants ‘Nutrition Labels’ for Internet and Wireless

The Competition Bureau says it's time for internet and phone providers to be more upfront with their pricing — and that means clearer, standardized labels that show what Canadians will actually pay. Speaking at a recent CRTC consultation last Friday on the matter, Associate Deputy Commissioner Brad Callaghan pushed for the introduction of a “broadband...