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Facebook use remains constant despite news ban

Meta Platforms Inc. has not experienced any notable drop in Facebook usage despite banning news content from Canadian users, independent surveys have found. The story was initially reported by Reuters news agency.

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ISED rolls out broadband across southern Ontario

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is partnering with the government of Ontario to provide high-speed internet access to hundreds of communities in southern Ontario, it was announced Monday. High-speed is defined as download speeds of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 10 Mbps. The two governments are spending $219 million on the projects.

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CRTC renews Cogeco On Demand’s licence, announces upcoming described video proceedings

The broadcasting licence for Cogeco Inc.’s on-demand service has been renewed by the CRTC until Aug. 31, 2028. 

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Northwestel outages increase as fires return

Returning wildfires have once again knocked out service to BCE Inc. customers in the Northwest Territories. 

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CRTC releases Online News Act plan, mandatory bargaining may begin by end of 2024

The CRTC announced its action plan to implement the Online News Act which will see online platforms such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Platform Inc.’s Facebook, Instagram and Threads pay news companies for its links.

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Xplore’s FTTP network 95% complete in Quebec

In a press release Thursday, Xplore Inc. announced that over 27,000 Quebec homes and businesses are now connected to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, adding that over 95 per cent of construction for the project is complete. 

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TVO workers on strike with no talks looming

Unionized workers at TVOntario walked off the job on Monday, marking the first strike the public broadcaster has experienced. A total of 74 people, both on-air and off-air personnel, are on the picket lines. The employees have been without a contract since last October.

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CRTC proposes $10M exemption threshold for broadcasting groups, 35% upper-fee limit, for broadcasting fee regime

The CRTC has launched a consultation for its proposed new broadcasting fees regulations as it continues to implement the Online Streaming Act.

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Quebec court denies Videotron’s appeal in Bell lawsuit

The Quebec Court of Appeal has denied an application for leave to appeal from Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron regarding its ongoing $50 million lawsuit from BCE Inc.’s Bell Mobility. 

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Rogers unveils 5G service on Toronto subway

Rogers Communications Inc. has rolled out its 5G wireless service on some stations on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) subway network. The move comes as other players decry their lack of access to the grid.

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