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Canadian Judge Allows Thumbs Up Emoji As Legal Form of a Contract Agreement
A judge in Canada has ruled that the “thumbs-up” emoji is an official form of a contract agreement and has cost a farmer C$82,000. Thumbs Up Contract Agreement As reported by The Guardian, the thumbs up emoji has been ruled as a valid form of a signature to agree to…
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Internet Outtage in Canada Blamed on Beavers
Did you know that we used to have beavers in the UK? Given that they went extinct around 400 years ago, I can only presume that we either shot them or turned them into a pie. For Canada, however, it is well known that while certainly cute, adorable, and iconic…
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NZXT Issues US/Canada Recall For H1 Case Fire Risk
You may recall that last year, significant safety concerns were raised over a potential fire risk posed with the (relatively) NZXT H1 case. Specifically, some of the screws located within the chassis design (located in the PCI-e riser) could potentially allow for a short circuit and, by proxy, cause the…
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Hostage Situation at Ubisoft Montreal HQ!
Following various reports on Twitter, a significant portion of the staff at Ubisoft’s Montreal headquarters are confirmed as being held hostage by person/s yet unknown. With armed police currently on the scene, this is still a developing situation and in terms of the who or why we don’t yet have…
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Gigabyte RTX 2060 OC 6GB Listed Early at Canadian Retailer
RTX 2060 Now Listed at Canada Computers It appears that Toronto-based Canadian retailer Canada Computers has begun listing the upcoming RTX 2060 ahead of the launch date. This one is specifically the Gigabyte RTX 2060 OC 6GB (GV-N2060GAMING OC-6GD), with a listing price of $529 CAD. That is before the…
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BioWare Co-Founders Receive ‘Order of Canada’ Honours
For Revolutionary Impact on Video Games BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk are the latest members of the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada began in 1967 as a fitting way to recognize outstanding individual achievements and contributions to society. Exemplifying the motto DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire…
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Firaxis Finally Adds Canada in Civilization VI: Gathering Storm
Welcome to the Great White North Firaxis has revealed that one of the nine new leaders in Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is none other than Sir Wilfrid Laurier. This of course means that the next country being added to the game is Canada. Prime Minister Laurier’s unique ability is ‘The…
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Intel i9-9900K Gets Listed Online for $685 CAD ($520 USD)
First Canadian Intel i9-9900K Price Listing Intel‘s upcoming Core i9-9900K is due to come out soon. Ahead of the launch, Canadian retailer DirectDial has now listed their price for the new mainstream desktop flagship CPU at $685 CAD. This converts to roughly $520 USD or £402 GBP. The prices on…
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AMD Threadripper 2990X 32C/64T CPU Price Listed in Canada
Threadripper 2 Price Listed in Canada AMD‘s Second Generation Threadripper processors are almost here. In fact, the prices for the first generation CPUs already started dropping last month. Also, others stores have begun listing (accidental or otherwise) the prices for the upcoming CPUs. This time it is Canada Computers putting…
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Chinese Cryptocurrency Miners Are Considering Relocating To Canada
Cryptocurrency Mining Cryptocurrency mining is a major business. It isn’t just us enthusiasts hoping to get rich in our spare time at home. Admittedly, even that is hardly the case anymore with people strapping several Nvidia 1080 cards together in an effort to earn as much as possible. One of…
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Other Countries Hold Firm on Net Neutrality Rules Despite US Ruling
With the US Federal Communications Commission overturning net neutrality protection rules recently, many consumers fear that it will cause a ripple effect. The fear is that there will be calls for deregulation in their countries as well from telecoms. However, many countries are holding firm and restating a commitment to…
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Canadian PC Retailer NCIX Files for Bankruptcy
Sad news for Canadians (and therefore of course, the world), online PC retailer NCIX is filing for bankruptcy. NCIX is one of the largest retailers in North America servicing both Canada and the US. They are also known as the original home of YouTuber Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips…
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Man Pleads Guilty to ‘Hacker for Hire’ Charges
Hacker for hire pleads guilty in court Being a ‘hacker for hire’ is a big business. Advertising on the deep or dark web, these people sell their programming services for a number of reasons. A Canadian man has however found himself the centre of what could perhaps be a landmark…
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Canada Officially Strengthens Commitment to Net Neutrality
The Trump administration and its new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai objects to the Open Internet Order. Gutting net neutrality and rolling back some of the pro-consumer policies put in place in the FCC for the past few years. As well as halting investigation into the use…
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Fallout Cosplayer Mistaken for Terrorist in Canada
A Fallout cosplayer dressed as a solider from the New California Republic, was mistaken for a terrorist in Grande Prairie, Alberta recently after residents saw him walking around with a gasmask, helmet, armour, trench coat and bullet belt on, as well as a giant flag of the NCR on his…
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