With the 2017-18 NHL hockey season up and running for about a month now, it’s time to reflect on how —and how many— Canadian viewers are tuning in. So … [Read more...] about Hockey viewership up at Rogers despite cord-cutting, illegal streaming
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Facebook is losing ground to Instagram and Snapchat amongst young Canadians
A new report on social media use finds that Facebook’s supremacy over its rivals is fading among young adults, who are more attracted to … [Read more...] about Facebook is losing ground to Instagram and Snapchat amongst young Canadians
OpenStreetCam, a crowdsourced competitor to Google Maps, is almost complete
Researchers studying the crowdsourced mapping database OpenStreetMap have concluded that it currently sits at about 83 per cent complete, making it … [Read more...] about OpenStreetCam, a crowdsourced competitor to Google Maps, is almost complete
Why are men always idiots in TV ads?
Sexism against men isn't a topic you hear a lot about, but it may be on the rise. Men, are you so dumb you can’t work a dishwasher? So immature … [Read more...] about Why are men always idiots in TV ads?
Will Calgary taxpayers fall for the sports arena shakedown?
Residents of Calgary, Alberta, are in the midst of a stadium-sized civic drama, the same one that’s been played out across North America many … [Read more...] about Will Calgary taxpayers fall for the sports arena shakedown?
Facebook reverses its decision on deleting an abortion group’s page
Facebook has reversed its decision over deleting an abortion charity’s page, citing an “error” had caused it to be banned in connection with the … [Read more...] about Facebook reverses its decision on deleting an abortion group’s page
Echelon bullish on DHX Media’s Peanuts acquisition as Charlie Brown moves to Canada
The acquisition of an iconic brand has Echelon Wealth Partners analyst Rob Goff raising his price target on DHX Media (TSX:DHX.B). Yesterday, DHX … [Read more...] about Echelon bullish on DHX Media’s Peanuts acquisition as Charlie Brown moves to Canada
AcuityAds gets new $6.00 target at Echelon Wealth Partners
A new acquisition by AcuityAds (TSXV:AT) has Echelon Wealth Partners analyst Rob Goff feeling bullish about the company. On Friday, AcuityAds … [Read more...] about AcuityAds gets new $6.00 target at Echelon Wealth Partners
Don’t fall for the Siri 108 prank, warn authorities
A prank that has been making the rounds through social media is a dangerous and possibly illegal waste of time, say some law enforcement members. … [Read more...] about Don’t fall for the Siri 108 prank, warn authorities
Toronto Public Library to get major digital upgrade Monday
Some may believe that libraries are a thing of the past, but the Toronto Public Library is trying to prove otherwise by overhauling its current … [Read more...] about Toronto Public Library to get major digital upgrade Monday