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CRTC Spent $113K to Learn Canadians Are Fed Up with Telecoms

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) spent nearly $113,000 of taxpayer dollars on a study that found almost a third of Canadians had complaints about their telecom service—but most didn’t know what to do about it. The conclusion was what many already suspected: a third of Canadians are frustrated with their telecom providers, but...

Quebec’s Streaming Law and Fines May Spark Federal Showdown

The Quebec government last week proposed a new law that would force major streaming platforms—such as Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music—to prioritize and promote French-language content. The province says the goal is to make it easier for Quebecers to discover and access francophone music, TV, and films, but critics say the move could spark...

Sony Drops PlayStation 5 Pro Price in Canada for the First Time

After launching in Canada last fall, Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro has now seen its first discount. Amazon.ca has the console on sale for $889.96, which is a $70 discount. If you’ve been waiting for a sale, now is the time. You do know that Father's Day is coming next month, right? The PlayStation 5 Pro,...

Apple Expands Self Repair Program to Canada, Adds iPad Support

Apple is making it easier for Canadians to repair their own devices, which now includes the iPad. The company announced today that its Self Service Repair program will expand to the iPad and arrive in Canada this summer, giving iPad users access to the same manuals, tools, and genuine parts used at Apple Stores and Authorized...

Bell to Launch Canada’s Largest AI Compute Network

Bell has launched what it calls Bell AI Fabric, a major investment to build Canada’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) compute network. The project starts with six hydro-powered data centres in British Columbia, aimed at giving Canadian companies and researchers a boost in the global AI race. The first data centre will open in Kamloops in...

Apple Plans New Gaming App as Next Big Thing, Says Report

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to launch a dedicated video game app later this year across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The new app will replace Game Center and serve as a one-stop hub for everything gaming—from achievements and leaderboards to in-game chat and curated content from Apple, say people...

New Quebec Text Alert Service Warns Residents of Heat Waves

Quebec has rolled out a new public alert system called 'Conseils climat’ (translates to climate tips) to warn residents ahead of heat waves and offer tips to stay safe during extreme weather events. The free service sends alerts by phone, text, or email—depending on user preference—before a heat wave hits. Subscribers receive tips on how...