The state tried the other thing — for years and years — and it didn’t work. So they created the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.

I’ll wager that what’s happening now will exasperate the broader alcohol problem in the province.

Which bike?

TekSavvy, which was also looking for a seller earlier this year, says it’s “not currently for sale.”

https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/11/08/teksavvy-calls-out-crtc-for-its-flawed-internet-decision/

I’ve long argued that it should be illegal for incumbents to sell retail connections for less than wholesale prices, but here we are

Heard that rumour, too, but it remains to be seen. I’m holding out hope

I have a love-hate relationship with Canadaland, but will fully acknowledge that their series on monopolies in Canada was excellent: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/introducing-the-new-season-monopoly/

I’ve been with Teksavvy for nearly 15 years. This is a sad, sad day.

Also, this ain’t CBC, FWIW: https://lemmy.ca/post/846107