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Trudeau’s Parliament Pause Leaves Huawei in Telco Networks [Update]

Telcos such as Iristel, Telus and Bell no longer have a law forcing a removal timeline for existing Huawei equipment from their networks, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shut down Parliament last week, effectively killing a key cybersecurity bill. Bill C-26 was meant to enforce the removal of Huawei gear from the country's telecom networks...

Feds Halt $5,000 EV Rebates as Money Has Run Out

The federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program has officially paused as of January 12, 2025, explained Transport Canada on Sunday. The program, which provided rebates for purchasing or leasing new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), ran out of funds earlier than its planned end date of March 31, 2025, due to high demand. "This surge in...

LEGO Lunar New Year Collection Released for 2025

Canadians are preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year on January 29, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake. LEGO has released 10 sets inspired by the Lunar New Year. Highlights include the LEGO Botanicals Mini Orchid and the LEGO Spring Festival Trotting Lantern set and Good Fortune set, to go with Lucky Cat...

Sonos CEO Steps Down After App Update Fallout

Sonos has announced that Patrick Spence is stepping down as CEO and Board Member, effective immediately. Tom Conrad, a long-serving independent Board member, has been appointed Interim CEO, said Sonos on Monday. The company is now searching for a permanent CEO with help from an executive search firm. The leadership change comes after recent challenges,...

Starbucks Changes Free Refill Policy in Canada: What’s New

Starbucks is making some updates to its free refill policy in Canada, according to an email sent out to customers on Monday morning. Starting January 27, 2025, if you’re not a Starbucks Rewards member (you need to show this through the Starbucks mobile app, for example), you can now get free same-visit refills of hot...