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Rogers-Shaw $26-billion proposed deal: a timeline of key events

Rogers-Shaw $26-billion proposed deal: a timeline of key events

Here's a look at some key moments leading up to this point: March 15, 2021: Rogers announces an agreement to buy Shaw in a deal valued at $26 billion. Rogers says it will purchase all outstanding Class A and B shares of Shaw for $40.
Telecoms extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to March 31

Telecoms extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to March 31

The companies involved in Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion deal to buy telecommunications rival Shaw Communications Inc. have extended their deadline to complete the transaction. Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust and Quebecor Inc.
Uber introduces audio recording feature for Canadian riders, drivers

Uber introduces audio recording feature for Canadian riders, drivers

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. is introducing a new feature in Canada today that gives riders and drivers the ability to record audio of their trips.
Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk

Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is tightening its policy on bankrolling research with foreign entities that might pose a risk to national security.
BCIT gets $16.5M for new aerospace, biomanufacturing programs

BCIT gets $16.5M for new aerospace, biomanufacturing programs

In hopes of solving labour shortages in various industries, the provincial and federal governments have come together to provide funding to the B.C.
New federal telecom policy will require CRTC to enact rules to improve competition

New federal telecom policy will require CRTC to enact rules to improve competition

OTTAWA — The final version of a new telecom policy directive first unveiled by the federal government in May of last year is now in force.
Ritchie Bros. Q4 profit expected to be between US$42M and US$45M

Ritchie Bros. Q4 profit expected to be between US$42M and US$45M

VANCOUVER — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. says it expects its fourth-quarter profit to come in between US$42 million and US$45 million. In its preliminary results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, the company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Online romance scammers may have a new wingman — artificial intelligence

Online romance scammers may have a new wingman — artificial intelligence

VANCOUVER — The voice you hear on the other end of your phone call may not be who you think it is, the person you're texting with may really be a bot and the face in a photo or video on your favourite dating app may not even exist.
Indigo offers fresh details on cyberattack as profit slips in latest quarter

Indigo offers fresh details on cyberattack as profit slips in latest quarter

Canadian bookstore chain Indigo Books & Music Inc.
Indigo latest target in string of cyberattacks on Canadian businesses

Indigo latest target in string of cyberattacks on Canadian businesses

A cybersecurity incident that knocked Indigo Books & Music Inc.'s website and electronic payment systems offline is the latest in a string of cyberattacks experts say are increasingly targeting Canadian businesses.