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Quebec is getting another new area code. Starting February 27, 2027, the 273 area code will be added to the region currently served by 367, 418 and 581, covering major centres like Quebec City, Saguenay, Lévis and Rimouski. The new code is being introduced because the existing area codes are running low on available numbers....

The federal government says it legally can't overturn a CRTC ruling that triples what major streaming platforms have to pay toward Canadian content, according to the Canadian Press. The Conservatives pushed a motion in the House of Commons asking cabinet to reject the decision, which forces large foreign streaming services to hand over 15 per...

DuckDuckGo is threatening to pull its VPN from Canada if the federal government's lawful access bill, known as Bill C-22 becomes law. Gabriel Weinberg, the company's founder and CEO, confirmed the move to The Globe and Mail. The search engine itself will stay available to Canadians, but the VPN is gone if Bill C-22 passes....

Telus flanker brand Koodo is bumping up 5G speeds for both new and existing customers at no extra cost. New customers on a Pick Your Perk plan with a 5G-compatible device will get speeds of up to 1 Gbps right away. Existing customers on the same plan will be upgraded automatically over the next six...

Leaker Sonny Dickson shared a look at supposed iPhone 18 Pro dummy models, highlighting the colour options including Dark Cherry.

Amazon Upfront 2026 discussed its upcoming slate of Canadian Originals, including Young Farts Trailer Parts and Hometown Giants.

The federal government is cutting the Office of Consumer Affairs and pulling funding from the consumer advocacy groups that depend on it, according to reporting by Do Not Pass Go. An email obtained by Do Not Pass Go confirmed the OCA and its Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative will be "wound down by March 31, 2027"...

About 120 Waterdown residents have been without landline service for nearly two months, all because someone decided to steal copper wire from local telecom infrastructure. Waterdown is a suburb located in the southern part of Ontario, sitting about 60 kilometres west of downtown Toronto as part of the city of Hamilton. It started April 4...

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree wants Bill C-22 passed before Parliament breaks for the summer, and he's not being subtle about it. "My expectation is to get it done before we rise. I want this as law before we rise," Anandasangaree told the National Post on Wednesday. The House of Commons is set to rise...

Getting in on an initial public offering (IPO) at the ground floor has always been a privilege reserved for big banks and wealthy investors. Wealthsimple wants to change that. The company announced Thursday that Canadian retail investors can now request shares in select initial public offerings through a new feature called IPO Access, available for...

Prime Video Canada has released its list of titles coming to the streaming service in June 2026. Two fan favourites are back, as The Legend of Vox Machina returns for season four, while Jeremy Clarkson is back on the farm for season five of Clarkson's Farm. As for what's new, Every Year After is a...

If you're an American Express cardholder who takes transit, getting around just got a little easier, especially for tourists. BC Transit recently launched contactless payments across 30 transit systems in British Columbia, meaning riders can now tap their Amex card at fare readers instead of fumbling for cash or a separate transit card. The rollout...