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Children’s Hospital Receives Anonymous Donation of Tablets, Smartphones
WINNIPEG — With visits to the HSC Winnipeg Children’s Hospital restricted due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), young patients are finding comfort in technology, thanks to an anonymous donation.
Ottawa Gives Big 3 Telcos Two Years to Bring Down Wireless Prices
TORONTO — The federal government is giving Canada’s three largest wireless carriers two years to bring prices down by 25 per cent and is setting aside spectrum in an upcoming auction in order to further boost competition.
CRTC Won’t Force Wireless Telecom Companies to Offer Bills on Paper
OTTAWA — Canada’s telecom regulator won’t force mobile service providers to offer customers paper invoices, at least not yet.
Coalition Tells CRTC More Affordable Wireless Options Are Needed
GATINEAU, Que. — A coalition of groups representing consumers, low-income and Indigenous people in Manitoba told the CRTC Monday that “Canadians have waited long enough” for high-quality mobile wireless services at an affordable price.
Telus and Affiliates Tell Customers They’ve Already Met Liberal Rate Cut Pledge
OTTAWA — One of Canada’s major mobile service providers appears to have set the stage for a battle with Ottawa over the timing of proposed wireless rate cuts.
Promised 25 Per Cent Wireless Rate Cut is on Top of Recent Reductions: Bains
The federal government is making clear that cuts to wireless rates it expects from mobile-phone service providers must be in addition to price reductions already seen since 2016.
Internet-Based 911 Calling on the Horizon; Aim is to Enhance Response
TORONTO — Emergency services will have to soon ensure they can pinpoint the location of people calling 911 for help on their cellphones.
WSO Encouraging Patrons to Use Smartphones to Further Engage in Concerts
That was before the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra began experimenting with the EnCue app. The what? Don’t worry, keep reading.
Manitoba Tory Accused of Showing Naked Photos to Assistant to Remain in Caucus
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba member of the legislature investigated for showing his assistant a picture of naked women and making inappropriate remarks is to remain in the governing Progressive Conservative caucus.
Boy, 9, Held at Knifepoint During One of Several Winnipeg Robberies
Winnipeg police set up a sting operation to catch a suspect accused of robbing several people of cash and electronics earlier this month.
Manitoba Tory Candidate Was Investigated for Sharing Photo of Naked Women
WINNIPEG — A Progressive Conservative candidate looking to keep his seat in Tuesday’s Manitoba election was investigated for showing his assistant a photo on his cellphone of naked women and making comments about her wearing a bikini.
