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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta Teachers' Association says the rollout of new policies banning cellphone use in classrooms starting this fall has some teachers confused about how they'll be expected to follow them.
Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school could mean back to the hot seat for Big Tech.
Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president Mirko Bibic says the company takes complaints from Yukon residents about poor cellphone service in the territory "extremely seriously.
'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says Bell should be embarrassed by the terrible cellphone service the territory has been getting over the last several months.
Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is following in the footsteps of several other provinces and restricting cellphone use in schools.
Industry minister suggests Competition Bureau look at digital wallets

Industry minister suggests Competition Bureau look at digital wallets

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the issue of competition in the big tech-dominated digital wallet market should be on the Competition Bureau's radar.
Apple to bring self-service repair program to Canada next year

Apple to bring self-service repair program to Canada next year

TORONTO — Apple says Canadians will soon get access to a program providing them with the parts, tools and manuals they need to fix their own devices.
Rogers pairs with Disney to offer ad-supported Disney Plus tier to cable subscribers

Rogers pairs with Disney to offer ad-supported Disney Plus tier to cable subscribers

TORONTO — Rogers Communications is cozying up with Disney Plus to give its TV subscribers the popular streaming service for free.
EU targets Apple's App Store for first time using new digital competition rules

EU targets Apple's App Store for first time using new digital competition rules

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Monday leveled their first charges under the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook , accusing Apple of preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store.