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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...

Telus and Bell React to Rogers Launching 5G on TTC Subway

Yesterday, Rogers launched its 5G network on the TTC Subway on tunnels within the Downtown U, expanding wireless coverage beyond Freedom Mobile for the first time in years. Customers from Telus and Bell aren’t part of the launch and the wireless rivals expressed how they felt about the debut to CBC News. Bell said, "Rogers clearly...

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...

Shaw Outage in Maple Ridge Ends After Two Days

A widespread Shaw service outage in Maple Ridge, B.C., which had caused significant public concern and commentary on social media over the past two days, has now been resolved, confirms parent company Rogers. The disruption impacted a broad range of services, including internet, business internet, phone lines, WiFi access points, digital TV, and more. “Customers...
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Here are Rogers, Telus and Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from Aug. 23

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, August 16, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Google Cell phone deals :...