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Wireless companies' spectrum gains could have lasting effect on 5G quality, pricing
December 10, 2023 - 5:00 AM

As an underdog in Canada's recent spectrum auction, Execulink Telecom Inc. CEO Ian Stevens acknowledged that "inexperience and budget" were working against his company compared with some of the bigger players.
Dairy D-Day: panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in U.S. trade dispute
November 24, 2023 - 2:13 PM

WASHINGTON - Ottawa declared a decisive victory Friday over the United States in an ongoing dairy-based trade dispute that has U.S. milk producers accusing Canada of "playing games" with its largest trading partner.
Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes
August 28, 2023 - 9:05 AM

TORONTO - The used car market is still experiencing a shortage of vehicles even as the automotive sector recovers from supply chain woes that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers
June 21, 2023 - 1:48 PM

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Higher airfares are likely upshot of Sunwing-WestJet integration, experts say
June 19, 2023 - 2:44 PM

MONTREAL - WestJet's decision to bring Sunwing Airlines under its main banner could mean less service and higher fares — particularly in Western Canada and smaller cities across the country, experts say.
Bell cuts 1,300 positions, radio stations and foreign bureaus in restructuring
June 14, 2023 - 8:56 PM

TORONTO - BCE Inc. is cutting 1,300 positions, shutting or selling nine radio stations and closing two foreign bureaus as the company plans to "significantly adapt" how it delivers the news in the face of rising financial pressure.
Mobile carriers urged to improve accessible phone plans for deaf and blind Canadians
May 21, 2023 - 7:00 AM

There's a sense of worry that creeps up on Lisa Anderson every time her phone alerts her she is near the end of her monthly data limit.
Amid high phone bills, telecom experts call for structural change, regulatory reform
April 17, 2023 - 1:01 AM

TORONTO - Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd. is a Canadian Press series that explores what this means for products — and prices — in the country.
CP Rail, Kansas City Southern merger clears path for more cargo, but hitches remain
April 14, 2023 - 1:24 PM

MONTREAL - Under the banner of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the merger of North America's two smallest Class 1 railways became official Friday morning as CEO Keith Creel drove home a platinum spike at a ceremony in Kansas City, Mo.
Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw
March 31, 2023 - 5:00 PM

TORONTO - The largest telecommunications deal in Canadian history will go forward after Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. received approval from Ottawa on Friday.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Wireless companies' spectrum gains could have lasting effect on 5G quality, pricing

Dairy D-Day: panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in U.S. trade dispute

Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

Higher airfares are likely upshot of Sunwing-WestJet integration, experts say

Bell cuts 1,300 positions, radio stations and foreign bureaus in restructuring

Mobile carriers urged to improve accessible phone plans for deaf and blind Canadians

Amid high phone bills, telecom experts call for structural change, regulatory reform

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern merger clears path for more cargo, but hitches remain

Ottawa gives final approval, with conditions, for Rogers' $26B purchase of Shaw

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