
Netflix reduces video quality in Canada to lower internet bandwidth use
Netflix is lowering video quality for its subscribers in Canada as it attempts to reduce soaring demands on internet bandwidth in the midst of the

Netflix reduces video quality in Canada to lower internet bandwidth use
Netflix is lowering video quality for its subscribers in Canada as it attempts to reduce soaring demands on internet bandwidth in the midst of the
CMHC expanding insured mortgage purchase program to $150B, up from $50B
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is expanding its insured mortgage purchase program to $150 billion as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis. The

Realtors push back on non-essential sales, adopt safety measures amid outbreak
Ontario Real Estate Association president Sean Morrison said the designation of realtors in the province as an essential service means it should be used only

Ottawa-based sport hijab-maker Thawrih producing masks to protect against COVID-19
An Ottawa-based startup that makes flexible headgear for Muslim and Sikh athletes has shifted its production into making masks aimed at reducing the spread of

Techopia Live: Martello CEO John Proctor on adapting to the COVID-19 reality
The CEO of Kanata’s Martello Technologies says the era of COVID-19 will test companies that haven’t prepared their business and their workforce for long-term stability

Feds plan $30M ad buy to help media deal with COVID-19 fallout
The federal government announced Wednesday that it is planning a $30-million COVID-19 awareness advertising campaign and moving closer to implementing long-promised tax credits for newspapers

Infinity Convention Centre laid off staff Monday while four of five hotels, under same ownership, continue to run

Ontario introduces $17B COVID-19 package; more than doubles deficit
The spending boost includes a $1-billion COVID-19 contingency fund, nearly $1 billion more for hospitals, and more personal protective equipment for front-line workers

Crestpoint pays $92M for 50% stake in Ottawa’s 234 Laurier Ave. W. office tower
Crestpoint Real Estate Investments has taken a 50 per cent stake in an office building at 234 Laurier Ave. W.

Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by COVID-19
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the measure allows companies to temporarily let go of workers to cut payroll costs and leave money in the affected
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