quebec

Telus to Invest Over $11 Billion in Quebec

After announcing its pledge to invest tens of billions in B.C., Alberta and Ontario yesterday, Telus announced on Wednesday its planned investments for Quebec. Telus plans to invest $11.5 billion over the next five years in Quebec, set to focus on the development of network infrastructure, operations, and spectrum across the province. Since 2000, Telus...

Starbucks App Now Lets You Order Ahead in French in Quebec

If you frequent Starbucks for your coffee needs, the company has announced you can now use its mobile app on the iPhone to order ahead in French. "Hi there! If you’re in Québec, you can now order ahead in French using the Starbucks app!”, said Starbucks in its app update release notes on Tuesday. The...

OtterBox Temporarily Stops Shipping iPhone Cases and More to Quebec

American smartphone accessory maker, OtterBox, says it has halted shipments of iPhone cases and more to Quebec, as it complies with French language laws in the province. The company’s website has a message on its homepage, stating it has temporarily stopped shipments to Quebec, due to French language requirements. "We have temporarily suspended shipments to...

Bell Gets $939,000 from Feds to Improve Mobile Connectivity in Rural Quebec

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced on Thursday it will be improving “mobile connectivity” in rural Quebec, with a nearly $1 million investment. Up to $939,035 in federal funding will be provided to Bell to improve mobile connectivity in the First Nations community of Les Atikamekw de Manawan, says ISED. The federal government says...