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Bell Aliant announced that internet and home phone services were disrupted for customers in Fosterville, New Brunswick, due to a copper cable theft. The issue was resolved nearly five hours later, according to a company statement on Thursday. This incident adds to the growing problem of copper theft affecting telecom companies. Bell Aliant has recently...

Federal Auditor-General Karen Hogan announced the expansion of her ongoing investigation into the costly ArriveCan app, following new allegations of misconduct originally reported by The Globe and Mail. Hogan expressed disappointment that government officials did not inform her of a related RCMP investigation, a fact she learned through media coverage. The announcement came during an...

After 20 long months of regulatory battles, Microsoft has closed the deal on its Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Two members of the family controlling Rogers, have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging they have been excluded from board meetings and denied access to information. Melinda Rogers-Hixon and her sister, Martha Rogers, claim the company's actions have been "oppressive" toward them. The lawsuit reignites a longstanding power struggle within the Rogers family, whose...

A demo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder is now available to play at select Best Buy locations across Canada.

On September 20, 2023, Amazon held its annual Devices and Services hardware announcement at its HQ2 campus in Arlington, Virginia. The event showcased AI-powered enhancements for Alexa and Amazon's smart home ecosystem, signaling the next generation of devices aimed at transforming home interactions. Here's an overview of what's available as of October 2023: Entertainment Devices...

Quebecor is set to extend the service areas of its Videotron, Fizz, and Freedom Mobile brands in Canada, thanks to the new regulatory framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services established by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The phased expansion aims to make these services accessible to millions more Canadian consumers. "The...

SaskTel has announced the upcoming launch of its infiNET service in the communities of Indian Head, Maple Creek, and Rosetown. This expansion is part of the Crown corporation's $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative aimed at enhancing internet connectivity in rural areas. The company expects select regions in these communities to be fibre-ready by mid-November. "Our...

Sonos remains undeterred in its legal battle against tech giant Google, asserting that it is the "primary innovator" in the wireless home audio category.

In a humanitarian gesture, Rogers has announced that it will waive long-distance and SMS charges for its Rogers, Fido, and chatr customers making calls to Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. The waiver is effective from October 7 to October 31, 2023. Additionally, roaming charges for customers in these regions will also be waived during...

Google is taking its search experience to the next level with the introduction of generative AI capabilities, helping users find their true creative potential.

At its "Sustainable with Google" event, Google has highlighted how it is using AI to combat the growing threats of floods, wildfires, and extreme heat.