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Watchdog: Let Foreign Airlines Take On Air Canada and WestJet
Canada’s Competition Bureau says the country’s airline industry is still far too concentrated, with high prices and limited options for travellers — especially in remote and northern areas. A new report released Wednesday argues that better competition could bring cheaper fares and better service, and outlines steps Ottawa should take to get there. The report,...
Rogers and Bell Warn They’ll Cut Investment If Forced to Share [Update]
The Canadian Telecommunications Association (CTA)—the industry group representing the likes of Bell and Rogers—wants Canadians to believe that letting these telecom giants resell internet access on competitor networks will hurt investment, stall network upgrades, and slow down rural expansion. In a recent op-ed published in The Hill Times on June 11, association president Robert Ghiz (former...
Telus Offering Free 30-Day Apple TV+ Trial for Customers
Telus recently updated its Rewards program and is now offering a new perk, in the form of a free 30-day trial of Apple TV+ to some customers. Typically, Apple TV+ comes with a free 7-day trial, but this Telus offer extends that to 30 days. The offer is listed as a Perk, meaning it won’t...
Meta to Launch Passkeys on Facebook for iOS and Android
Meta is launching passkeys for Facebook across iOS and Android soon, allowing for more secure log-in than one-time SMS and passwords.
Free PlayStation Experience ‘Climate Station’ Available on PlayStation 5 and PS VR2
Climate Station is a free 90-minute app, available on PlayStation 5 and PS VR2.
Ottawa’s EV Rebates Are Coming Back—But No One Knows When
The federal government is looking to bring back rebates for electric vehicle buyers, though it hasn’t finalized what the new program will look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said Tuesday. The previous rebate initiative, known as the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, launched in 2019 but was paused earlier this year after it ran...
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Eevee Grove Booster Pack Available June 26
Pokémon TCG Pocket's new Eevee Grove booster pack includes over 100 new cards to collect as well as display boards and binder art.
Weekly Canadian Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell + More (June 18)
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 14%...
iPhone SOS Feature Rescues Father and Son Stranded on B.C. Beach
A University of Victoria professor and his son were rescued in Cape Scott Provincial Park over the May long weekend after becoming stranded on a remote beach with no way out. The remote provincial park is located on the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. Michael R. King, a finance professor at UVic’s Gustavson School of...
Ottawa’s Big Tech Tax Will Hammer Your Investments, Warns Industry
The federal government is under fire for pushing ahead with a controversial tax on big tech companies—one that business groups say will hurt Canadians more than help them. In a blunt letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, some of Canada’s largest business associations—including the Retail Council of Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce—are calling...
Netflix to Start Streaming Live TV Channels in France
Starting summer 2026, Netflix France will stream TF1’s live channels and TF1+ on-demand content, boosting engagement and meeting local media rules.
Tinder Debuts Face Check in Canada to Fight Bots, Scams
Tinder introduces mandatory Face Check in Canada, a live video selfie verification feature to block bots & fake profiles, reinforcing user safety and authenticity.