July 22, 2011 15 years ago

PlayBook sanctioned for use by U.S. feds

WATERLOO, ON – The BlackBerry PlayBook has become the first tablet certified for use by the U.S. government. BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion said that it was granted Federal Information Processing… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Toronto area will add third area code by 2013

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Toronto will be getting a third area code within the next two years, the CRTC confirmed Friday. Area code 437 will begin in March 2013 and will… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Obituary: TV host and movie buff Elwy Yost

VANCOUVER – Longtime television host Elwy Yost died at his home in West Vancouver on Thursday. He was 86. Yost, pictured, was best known as the witty host of programs… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Bell gives $250,000 for African famine relief

MONTREAL – Bell has donated $250,000 to the Humanitarian Coalition for its famine relief efforts in East Africa. The Humanitarian Coalition’s members – CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec, Plan Canada and… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Weather Network/MeteoMedia licences renewed through 2018

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The Weather Network and MétéoMédia have had their broadcasting licences renewed for a full seven years after pledging to continue to work towards finalizing a national emergency alert system… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Cogeco adds Mlle, Cinepop to HD lineup

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable added two new French-language channels to its high definition lineup Thursday. TVA-owned Mlle is a channel designed for Quebec women passionate about style, beauty and wellness,… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

BCE adds Prentice to Board

MONTREAL – Former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice is joining the board of directors at BCE and Bell Canada. First elected to the House of Commons for Calgary Centre North… Continue Reading

July 21, 2011 15 years ago

SaskTel extends 4G wireless coverage to 13 more locations

REGINA – SaskTel’s 4G network coverage has expanded to 13 more locations across the province. The company said Thursday that it has also added additional capacity in Saskatoon intended to… Continue Reading

July 21, 2011 15 years ago

Virgin Mobile heads East

HALIFAX – Virgin Mobile Canada opened the doors to its first flagship store in Canada’s Atlantic region Thursday in Halifax’s Mic Mac Mall. In addition to various phones and gadgets,… Continue Reading

July 21, 2011 15 years ago

Wind Mobile adds prepaid service

TORONTO – Wind Mobile is encouraging customers to take control of their wireless spend through its new prepaid service called Pay Your Way. Offering a $0.25 per minute flat-rate across… Continue Reading