While the CRTC's announcement about cheaper phone plans is promising, I'll reserve my belief until I see these cost-effective options firsthand. I prefer to adopt a 'seeing is believing' approach and await the actual unveiling of these plans to gauge any tangible positive changes.

Wow, Poilievre's remark is wrong on so many levels. When it comes to foreign interference in Canada's security, partisanship must be put aside. Once again he is showing his opportunistic side.

Yes, let's find ways to justify Hamas's barbaric terror attacks! This Whataboutism is sickening.

Your hard work and dedication to lemmy.ca is deeply appreciated and Your decision to pass on hosting responsibilities highlights your commitment to this instance's growth. The new admins and the tireless efforts of everyone behind the scenes are truly valued.

Thank you for everything you have done, including being transparent. This community already feels like our home!

I'm still in the anger stage and I can't understand why Reddit is moving towards a full self-destruction, but I'm glad that Lemmy exists because I believe it can become a suitable alternative over time.

Well, it seems like I'll let my $200 Google credit expire because the pricing of the new Watch is ridiculous and unjustifiable for me to purchase it.

This is a great feature. I just enabled it, and it works just fine. However, I was a bit confused when I didn't see any backup codes generated until I realized that the SMS/Call method is, in this case, the backup method. So, while it is more convenient to use an MFA app, I'm not sure about the security if the SMS method is still an option.

Yep, Same here! When things went south with Twitter, I tried switching to Mastodon, but after several months, I haven't become fond of it. Its interface is so terrible and difficult to navigate. When I heard of Lemmy as an alternative to Reddit, the first thing that came to my mind was, 'Oh, please don't be like Mastodon...' and I'm glad that it is not! I like the fact that it is kinda' similar to Reddit (interface-wise), but at the same time, it is decentralized, which means it is (hopefully) going in the right direction.

Studios agreeing to censorship of any kind is disgusting, whether it be for political reasons (like what China usually demands) or for religious reasons (because some countries still live in the 500 BC).

This ruling is so disappointing.

"only in the United States", as usual!

It depends on whom you're asking this question. I think different people have varying preferences based on their needs and circumstances:

If someone wants to access streaming content that's geographically locked, they would typically choose servers located in that specific territory. In democratic countries, the server choice often revolves around two key factors: speed and anonymity. Users may either select their home country for the fastest connection or opt for a country in the EU, which is not part of the 'Five Eyes' alliance, to prioritize anonymity.

However, the perspective changes when you ask this question from someone living in countries like Iran, China, or other dictatorships. In such places, users usually prioritize connecting to any server that offers a reliable and fast link to the free world.

Personally, I used to live in a country with an authoritarian regime, and back then, my primary concern was accessing the internet. Hence, I didn't pay much attention to factors like the 'Five Eyes' alliance. However, now that I live in Canada, I consider a broader range of metrics when choosing a VPN server.

“Should the asset ultimately be forfeited to the Crown, Canada will work with the Government of Ukraine on options to redistribute this asset to compensate victims of human rights abuses, restore international peace and security, or rebuild Ukraine,” reads the announcement.

Much appreciated for the heads up.

That sounds like a great idea and with a simple search I found these organisations.

Can we post the archived version to bypass the paywall, or is it illegal?

Yes, in 2022, Canada modified its sanctions legislation, enabling the redistribution of seized and sanctioned foreign assets to provide compensation to victims or contribute to the reconstruction of a war-affected foreign nation.

It's a cargo plane, so no it didn't have random people's suitcases! Apparently, the plane arrived in Canada to deliver a shipment of COVID-19 rapid tests and hours after its arrival, Transport Minister announced Canada was closing its airspace to all Russian aircraft in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Yes, starting from October 30th, the updated vaccine is available for everyone, not just those considered high risk. However, there are two separate shots, and they are administered during the same appointment