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Cogeco recognizes indispensable LTC home staffers with free lunches purchased at local eateries

BURLINGTON, Ont. — In recognition of the important work being done by staff at long-term care (LTC) homes during the ongoing pandemic, Cogeco has launched a new initiative to deliver free lunches to employees at more than 40 LTC homes across Ontario, the company announced today. Cogeco is purchasing the meals from local restaurants to help support small business owners at the same time. Nurses, personal support workers, housekeeping and administration staff at the homes are receiving individually packaged lunches delivered to their facilities by Cogeco employees who adhere to all Covid-19 protocols such as social distancing and wearing masks, says… Continue Reading

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Wireless Policy Review: MVNOs mandated by the CRTC, but…

GATINEAU – The CRTC today decided to mandate mobile virtual network operators for the Canadian wireless market – as long as companies who want to be one already own and operate network facilities and Tier 4 or higher (3, 2, 1) spectrum. The Commission is calling it “wholesale facilities-based MVNO access service” and the decision also makes it clear this new “wholesale roaming policy applies to fifth-generation (5G) networks. This confirmation is important to help ensure that competition can continue to grow as the mobile wireless service market evolves to 5G.” In short, that means companies with existing facilities like… Continue Reading