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Google won't block news links in Canada after all
Google has reportedly backed down from its threat to block news links in Canada after reaching a deal with the government.
Facebook and Instagram’s news blackout in Canada starts today
Starting today, Facebook and Instagram users in the country will no longer be able to view or share news links or see videos and photos posted by publishers and broadcasters. Meta says it will take a few weeks for the drastic change to fully come into effect.
Canadian judge rules the thumbs up emoji counts as a contract agreement
A Canadian judge has ruled that the popular “thumbs-up” emoji not only can be used as a contract agreement, but is just as valid as an actual signature. The Saskatchewan-based judge made the ruling on the grounds that the courts must adapt to the “new reality” of how people communicate, as originally reported by ‘The Guardian.’
Google will pull news links in Canada in response to new law
Google is pulling news links from its search and news features in Canada after the passage of a new law.
Netflix is removing its 'basic' plan in Canada
Users will have basic with ads, standard or premium tiers available.
Meta pulls news content from Canadian Facebook and Instagram
Meta made good on its threat to pull Facebook's news feature from the Canadian market after the country's parliament voted to pass the Online News Act.
How to build a box fan air filter to escape the wildfire smoke blanketing NYC
As much of the northern and eastern US finds itself enveloped in haze stemming from Canadian wildfires, Engadget has a timely how-to for building your own box air fan.
Meta test will limit news posts for Facebook and Instagram users in Canada
Facebook has announced that it will begin tests on Facebook and Instagram that "limit some users and publishers from viewing or sharing some news content in Canada."
Tesla will open its Supercharger network to other EVs in Canada
Tesla is opening up its Supercharger network in Canada, starting with an Ontario route this year.
Bank of Canada asks for public feedback about a national digital currency
The Bank of Canada wants the public’s opinions on a potential digital Canadian dollar. Although the country’s central bank says a national digital currency isn’t yet needed, it wants to remain flexible and ready if that ever changes.
Canada's controversal streaming bill just became law
Canada has passed its controversial streaming bill that requires Netflix, Spotify and other companies to pay to support Canadian series, music and other content
Canada's CBC is the latest to leave Twitter in objection to 'goverment-funded' label
Canadian broadcaster CBC is halting its use of Twitter in objection to the implications of the 'government-funded' label.
Volkswagen will build its first North American EV battery plant in Canada
Volkswagen has revealed plans for its first PowerCo battery cell factory outside of Europe. It expects production to start at the plant in Ontario in 2027.
Canada is reportedly banning TikTok from government-issued devices
The Canadian government is said to have cited cybersecurity concerns for the ban, which is expected to come into effect on March 1st.
Canada plans to enforce an ambitious zero-emission vehicle sales quota by 2026
"We're moving forward with a regulated sales target that requires at least 20 percent of new vehicles sold by 2026 to be zero emission, increasing that to 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2035," Julie Dabrusin, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, said.
Meta threatens to block news content in Canada over media revenue-sharing legislation
Facebook parent company Meta says it may stop Canadians from sharing news content in response to the country’s proposed Bill C-18 legislation.
Uber Eats now delivers cannabis in Canada
The company says it's the first time a major third-party platform has offered weed delivery anywhere.
Twitter finally starts rolling out the edit button, but US users will have to wait
Twitter Blue subscribers in Canada, Australia and New Zealand will get the feature first.
Tim Hortons wants to settle location-tracking lawsuits with coffee and doughnuts
Investigators found that the company collected geolocation data without consent for over a year.
Rogers restores service following Canada-wide internet outage
On Saturday, Rogers Communications said it had restored service for the “vast majority” of customers affected by the outage that left many Canadians without access to the internet.