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CRTC Announces Online News Act Timeline vs Meta and Google

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Thursday outlined how it will implement the Online News Act and the latter’s bargaining framework between Meta and Google. The basic timeline will be as follows: Fall 2023 The CRTC will hold a public consultation. The CRTC will also issue a call for proposals for an independent...

BC Transit Launches Tap Payments in Victoria with New App

BC Transit has partnered with Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) to launch its new automated fare collection system, Umo, in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The Umo mobile app for iOS and Android offers a modern rider experience by offering account-based ticketing, contactless payment methods, and an integrated travel companion app. Riders will be able to...

CBC Demands Meta Stop Following the Law and Unblock News

In response to the ongoing wildfire crisis, Catherine Tait, President & CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, has penned an urgent plea to Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, regarding the critical need for timely news distribution on Meta's platforms. Canada's Northern regions, including the Northwest Territories' territorial capital, Yellowknife, and parts of British Columbia,...

Developers Try Apple Vision Pro, Get Mind Blown

When Michael Simmons, CEO of Flexibits, the powerhouse behind popular apps like Fantastical and Cardhop, showcased Fantastical at the Apple Vision Pro labs this summer, the experience was transformative. “It was like seeing Fantastical for the first time. It felt like I was part of the app,” he remarked. Apple Vision Pro labs, since their...