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Canada’s Competition Commissioner Gets Another Term

François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced on Wednesday afternoon the reappointment of Matthew Boswell as Commissioner of Competition for a two-year term starting February 27, 2024. Boswell has been at the helm of the Competition Bureau since 2019, steering efforts to bolster competition in Canada's economy. "I congratulate Matthew Boswell on his...

CRTC to Bring High-Speed Internet to All Communities in Nunavut

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced significant steps to introduce high-speed satellite Internet service across all communities in Nunavut for the first time. This initiative is part of the CRTC's broader effort, launched in 2019 with the Broadband Fund, to connect underserved rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada. The Broadband Fund,...

CBC Chief Needs to Be ‘Transparent’ on Executive Bonuses: Minister

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has urged CBC President Catherine Tait to clarify the broadcaster's stance on executive bonuses amid recent job cuts. In a statement to The Globe and Mail, St-Onge emphasized the need for transparency from Tait, stating, "Catherine, Madame Tait, needs to be transparent about this. It was brought up. She said that...

New on Disney+ Canada: January 2024

We have a new list of titles coming to Disney+ Canada in January 2024. Marvel Studios will unveil its new show, “Echo,” spotlighting the character Maya Lopez as she faces the challenge of evading Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. The story takes a turn as Lopez's journey leads her back home, compelling her to confront the...

First Look: Apple’s Next-Gen CarPlay from Porsche, Aston Martin

Apple's next-generation CarPlay system was first teased last year at WWDC and now we’re seeing a first look at how automakers have leveraged the new customizable interface. Unlike its predecessor, this next version of CarPlay will rely on the host vehicle to provide driving-specific data, such as tire pressure information, while the connected iPhone will...

Sony Has Sold 50 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles

Sony's PlayStation 5 has led a resurgence in the console market this year, with sales of its latest PlayStation 5 model reaching 50 million units, nearly matching the pace of its predecessor. The growth, driven by improved availability of the PS5 and a strong lineup of games like "Spider-Man 2," "Starfield," and "The Legend of...