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Xplore 5G Network Expands in Manitoba

Woodstock, New Brunswick-based rural internet service provider Xplore announced it has expanded its 5G network in Manitoba. The company’s 5G network has now reached Cloverleaf, Manitoba, located 50km east of Winnipeg. "We're so excited to announce that we have expanded our 5G network to Cloverleaf, Manitoba! 5G Home Internet delivers faster speeds up to 100...

Bell Spent $80 Million on Severance After Cutting 1,300 Jobs

Economic uncertainty is affecting everyone it seems, and Canada’s big telecoms aren’t immune. Yesterday, Bell announced its Q2 earnings and saw its net earnings fall nearly 40% year-over-year. Bell also noted yesterday it had cut 1,300 jobs from its media division, which resulted in this sharp decline in profits for the quarter. Notably, Bell spent...

Amazon to Open New Robotics Fulfilment Centre in Ontario

Amazon Canada has announced this week the upcoming opening of a state-of-the-art 2 million square foot robotics fulfilment centre (YXU1) in Southwold Township, Ontario, set to debut on October 1, 2023. The new facility, equipped with the latest advanced Amazon Robotics technology, is expected to create more than 1,000 regular full-time jobs at launch. YXU1...

Telus Announces 6,000 Job Cuts Amid Sharp Decline in Net Income

Telus announced its second quarter earnings today and revealed its plans to cut 6,000 jobs globally, as part of a restructuring strategy aimed at driving efficiency and growth. This announcement comes in conjunction with the company's Q2 results for 2023, which, despite showing strong operational performance, revealed a significant decline in net income. Compared to...

Google One Members Get Exclusive Savings on Pixel 7, 7 Pro

Google One members are getting some exclusive discounts on the latest Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. Canadian residents who are Google One members can now save up to $327 on their purchase of these devices, using the special promotion code sent by email, until August 6, 2023. That's according to emails being sent...

Bell Surpasses 10 Million Mobile Phone Subscribers

Bell announced its Q2 2023 results on Thursday, achieving a milestone in wireless and mobile phone activations. In a quarter marked by strong performance in the mobile division, Bell posted a 76.5% increase in total wireless mobile phone and mobile connected device activations it said. Wireless service revenue saw growth of 4.4% in Q2 2023,...