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About CTV News
Canada’s #1 local and national news programs and CTV News Channel are available live and on-demand on the all-new CTV News App. The CTV News App delivers breaking, live, local, national, international, and weather updates straight to your device. Tailor your news, your way on multiple platforms. Plus, an extensive source of on-demand videos. Canada’s most trusted news. Anytime. Anywhere.
Key Features:
We listened to all of your valuable feedback and have completely re-engineered our app to bring users the following NEW features.
• Personalized! New ‘My Feed’ experience allows users to tailor the news to the locations and topics they are interested in
• Local News! View local stories and watch news reports from multiple favourite cities
• Live! CTV News Channel live linear channel and four all-digital live streams available 24/7
• New Navigation! Both top and bottom nav surfaces more content with less clicks
• Improved video experience with Chromecast enabled player
• Trending section with top most-watched videos and most-read stories
• New read article status and watched video visual indicators
• Updated weather section
Key Features:
We listened to all of your valuable feedback and have completely re-engineered our app to bring users the following NEW features.
• Personalized! New ‘My Feed’ experience allows users to tailor the news to the locations and topics they are interested in
• Local News! View local stories and watch news reports from multiple favourite cities
• Live! CTV News Channel live linear channel and four all-digital live streams available 24/7
• New Navigation! Both top and bottom nav surfaces more content with less clicks
• Improved video experience with Chromecast enabled player
• Trending section with top most-watched videos and most-read stories
• New read article status and watched video visual indicators
• Updated weather section
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Good News
Mar 15, 2020 Seems like a pun but yes, good news. I am a US citizen and the Canadian news is refreshing. There seems to be a reduced agenda hiding behind the scenes, yet still visible. Unlike CNN, FOX, etc. in the United States the political agenda rears it’s ugly head in each and every disgusting broadcast. I cannot watch your reports all the time because I still need local news as well. I may possibly become a Canadian citizen over the next year for relationship reasons so until then I look forward to viewing your newsfeeds from my side of the border :-). Thanks.more -
Sep 15, 2020 I prefer CBC's news channel, but their app is charging $5/month to stream. CTV's is free. The CTV app crashes shortly after starting to cast the news channel stream, but the casting still works. -1 star for that. Update Sept 15: It seems streaming the national news channel is no longer free. Down to 3 stars now.more -
Better than the USA NEWS
Feb 28, 2020 My in-laws outside of Montreal and when we go up see the family, they always have CTV on. I am amazed on how CTV shows a different type of news vs the US. I have downloaded the apt to my cell phone and my IPad so I can watch it in Syracuse,NY. They are shocked when I tell them about things we see here the CTV reports a wider number of news than the Major channels in the states.more -
No borders
Jul 15, 2020 A country that can’t draw a line and hold it will soon lose sight of that line. Don’t politicians know despite who may vote for them again that they have a duty to do what is right now for those that voted for them last. Shame!more -
Good national news coverage.
Aug 13, 2019 Often very timely and events well covered. Would like to see more news items right up front without having to seek items.more
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Sep 3, 2020 I enjoyed this app to watch the local news every night, up until the recent update. Now I will uninstall because I'd have to log on to my cable provider to use it and I don't have cable anymore. Long gone are the days when you could get anything for free I guess. Sad thing is the news is broadcast a 5 minute walk from my house.more -
Sep 11, 2020 This app sucks and it just keeps getting worse. Now they have ads! Plus they want your provider information now as well. Hope you have all your paperwork ready to view LIVE news. Or missing pre recorded material. FIRE THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE APP! Give Windsorites their local news without spying or selling out like large media outlets. This is getting DELETED. FIX THIS POOR EXCUSE OF AN APP AND PEOPLE WILL USE IT. ESPECIALLY DURING COVID!!! -3☆more -
New update is beyond confusing!
May 3, 2019 I never write reviews, however after using this app religiously for years, I am compelled to leave a review out of utter frustration at trying to navigate their new layout. I like to think I am tech savvy, and again I have used this app for years, so understand the general layout. That said the new layout is sooooooo frustrating to navigate. I have no idea what category the story is from - local vs entertainments vs national. I don’t know whether I am opening a video or article. Please update and have your users in mind, better yet revert back to one of your older layouts. This is terrible!!!!more -
Sep 1, 2020 Was working fine until today. Says "oops! No internet connection detected" and I know damn well that I'm connected to wifi. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, to no avail. Fix it.more -
Sep 8, 2020 Videos half the time do not work, new news stories are not added in at the top they are mixed in wherever, also the news stories on the app stay on there for days when you know that there has been newer stories that just do not get added. I do not recommend this app.more
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Good News
Mar 15, 2020 Seems like a pun but yes, good news. I am a US citizen and the Canadian news is refreshing. There seems to be a reduced agenda hiding behind the scenes, yet still visible. Unlike CNN, FOX, etc. in the United States the political agenda rears it’s ugly head in each and every disgusting broadcast. I cannot watch your reports all the time because I still need local news as well. I may possibly become a Canadian citizen over the next year for relationship reasons so until then I look forward to viewing your newsfeeds from my side of the border :-). Thanks.more -
Better than the USA NEWS
Feb 28, 2020 My in-laws outside of Montreal and when we go up see the family, they always have CTV on. I am amazed on how CTV shows a different type of news vs the US. I have downloaded the apt to my cell phone and my IPad so I can watch it in Syracuse,NY. They are shocked when I tell them about things we see here the CTV reports a wider number of news than the Major channels in the states.more -
No borders
Jul 15, 2020 A country that can’t draw a line and hold it will soon lose sight of that line. Don’t politicians know despite who may vote for them again that they have a duty to do what is right now for those that voted for them last. Shame!more -
Good national news coverage.
Aug 13, 2019 Often very timely and events well covered. Would like to see more news items right up front without having to seek items.more -
Sunday relief
Mar 22, 2020 As a Canadian ex pat I receive the Ottawa Citizen from my home town daily, however Sunday has been the one day a week I miss happenings on a local and country wide scale. This app has filled that void both informatively and visually. Very much appreciated 😀more
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Sep 19, 2020 The app functions well just wish when you chose to view local news in a specific area I got just the news stories about that specific area. Seeing a lot of world news or associated press articlesmore -
Love it but
Jun 8, 2018 I would rate it 5 stars if it happened Iphone X support. As someone who lives abroad it's great to get notifications from CTV for news of back home but it would be even better if the app supported the Iphone X's screenmore
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Sep 15, 2020 I prefer CBC's news channel, but their app is charging $5/month to stream. CTV's is free. The CTV app crashes shortly after starting to cast the news channel stream, but the casting still works. -1 star for that. Update Sept 15: It seems streaming the national news channel is no longer free. Down to 3 stars now.more -
Sep 18, 2020 All channels locked now.....as if i dont spend enough on data using your app,now i cant even catch live news anymore. Really dropped the ball guys. I rarly open the app now 😕more -
Sep 3, 2020 Is there an archive feature on this app to later view back on articles. With new stories daily many disappear to no be viewed in future dates.more
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New model or MUDDLE?
Oct 12, 2019 Can not find what I wish to read - totally confusing to your elderly reader. No directions given to “ sort “ this app or find relevant sections. Disappointed once more! Many months later still can not find tech or health news. When video is done have to close out app and reopen to view next item! FRUSTRATING!more -
Sep 13, 2020 Not impressed the news app requires a subscription to cable. News is not entertainment and everyone should have access. It used to be free! Plus if I had cable tv I wouldn't need the app.more -
Not impressed
Mar 30, 2019 Had no problem with the old app...I live out of the country, so I was able to read and share with friends/family and we could discuss events...there is no way to share articles anymore.more -
Please go backwards
Apr 24, 2019 Another example of change for the sake of change. This news presentation is so repetitive and frustrating to use. Please go back to your old presentation where you knew what was new and what wasn’t.more -
New loading problems
Apr 4, 2019 I like the app and the blend between local (Vancouver) and national news. However, since the latest upgrade about 40% of the stories don’t load. Frustrating.more
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Sep 3, 2020 I enjoyed this app to watch the local news every night, up until the recent update. Now I will uninstall because I'd have to log on to my cable provider to use it and I don't have cable anymore. Long gone are the days when you could get anything for free I guess. Sad thing is the news is broadcast a 5 minute walk from my house.more -
Sep 11, 2020 This app sucks and it just keeps getting worse. Now they have ads! Plus they want your provider information now as well. Hope you have all your paperwork ready to view LIVE news. Or missing pre recorded material. FIRE THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE APP! Give Windsorites their local news without spying or selling out like large media outlets. This is getting DELETED. FIX THIS POOR EXCUSE OF AN APP AND PEOPLE WILL USE IT. ESPECIALLY DURING COVID!!! -3☆more -
New update is beyond confusing!
May 3, 2019 I never write reviews, however after using this app religiously for years, I am compelled to leave a review out of utter frustration at trying to navigate their new layout. I like to think I am tech savvy, and again I have used this app for years, so understand the general layout. That said the new layout is sooooooo frustrating to navigate. I have no idea what category the story is from - local vs entertainments vs national. I don’t know whether I am opening a video or article. Please update and have your users in mind, better yet revert back to one of your older layouts. This is terrible!!!!more -
Sep 1, 2020 Was working fine until today. Says "oops! No internet connection detected" and I know damn well that I'm connected to wifi. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, to no avail. Fix it.more -
Sep 8, 2020 Videos half the time do not work, new news stories are not added in at the top they are mixed in wherever, also the news stories on the app stay on there for days when you know that there has been newer stories that just do not get added. I do not recommend this app.more
What’s Groovy
I was in Indonnesia when the COVID-19 ramped up and I was very very grateful for CTV's coverage in such a far away place. It is now September, 2020 and the CTV news app for National News is no longer free. All provincial news from the East Coast is always available however. I am no longer impressed with this news app. There are others to choose from to get the news that are still free. Not understanding why I have to pay a cable provider to watch the National News.
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What’s Subpar
Another great example of what happens when user experience and user-centric design takes the back seat (or gets stuffed in the trunk)... not understanding how your users actually navigate and engage with your app = loss of trust and loss of users.
In the old version the navigation was relatively straightforward... you could add or remove (and reorder) news categories... the interface was consistent... there was a non-standard (but still usable) option to share articles (no idea why the standardized iOS sharing interface wasn’t adopted)... and all that has been thrown away in this new version.
Top news is now almost entirety dominated by videos (which I assume is to try to increase ad revenue)... the previous categories are now under ‘News’ and require scrolling up... and down... and up... and down... no option to sort or reorder them... while the ‘Local’ news is now its own section and you scroll left and right to move between locales...?! Did you app designers and developers work in two separate silos?!
Bottom line... great example of an app that was decent and user friendly falling victim to corporate greed and the pursuit of revenue at the expense of users... lemme tell you what is more expensive... NO USERS!! ...nicely done Bell Media!
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Good News
Seems like a pun but yes, good news. I am a US citizen and the Canadian news is refreshing. There seems to be a reduced agenda hiding behind the scenes, yet still visible. Unlike CNN, FOX, etc. in the United States the political agenda rears it’s ugly head in each and every disgusting broadcast. I cannot watch your reports all the time because I still need local news as well. I may possibly become a Canadian citizen over the next year for relationship reasons so until then I look forward to viewing your newsfeeds from my side of the border :-). Thanks. -
I prefer CBC's news channel, but their app is charging $5/month to stream. CTV's is free. The CTV app crashes shortly after starting to cast the news channel stream, but the casting still works. -1 star for that. Update Sept 15: It seems streaming the national news channel is no longer free. Down to 3 stars now.
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Better than the USA NEWS
My in-laws outside of Montreal and when we go up see the family, they always have CTV on. I am amazed on how CTV shows a different type of news vs the US. I have downloaded the apt to my cell phone and my IPad so I can watch it in Syracuse,NY. They are shocked when I tell them about things we see here the CTV reports a wider number of news than the Major channels in the states. -
No borders
A country that can’t draw a line and hold it will soon lose sight of that line. Don’t politicians know despite who may vote for them again that they have a duty to do what is right now for those that voted for them last. Shame! -
Good national news coverage.
Often very timely and events well covered. Would like to see more news items right up front without having to seek items. -
Sunday relief
As a Canadian ex pat I receive the Ottawa Citizen from my home town daily, however Sunday has been the one day a week I miss happenings on a local and country wide scale. This app has filled that void both informatively and visually. Very much appreciated 😀 -
What did you do to our News App.
What did you do to our news app.? You can’t copy and send. Please fix the app. I mean some of don’t twitter and facebook. We e-mail, copy and text. -
The app functions well just wish when you chose to view local news in a specific area I got just the news stories about that specific area. Seeing a lot of world news or associated press articles
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Very helpful
I have been a summer resident of Nova Scotia for thirty years, and obviously am vested in our community and beyond in Canada (where I watch CTV news). This app provides me with a great deal of useful information. -
Love my Canadian News!
As an ex-pat living and working in the US, it is more important than ever to keep informed of what is happening across the boarder. Besides, my family remains in Canada!
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Good News
Seems like a pun but yes, good news. I am a US citizen and the Canadian news is refreshing. There seems to be a reduced agenda hiding behind the scenes, yet still visible. Unlike CNN, FOX, etc. in the United States the political agenda rears it’s ugly head in each and every disgusting broadcast. I cannot watch your reports all the time because I still need local news as well. I may possibly become a Canadian citizen over the next year for relationship reasons so until then I look forward to viewing your newsfeeds from my side of the border :-). Thanks. -
Better than the USA NEWS
My in-laws outside of Montreal and when we go up see the family, they always have CTV on. I am amazed on how CTV shows a different type of news vs the US. I have downloaded the apt to my cell phone and my IPad so I can watch it in Syracuse,NY. They are shocked when I tell them about things we see here the CTV reports a wider number of news than the Major channels in the states. -
No borders
A country that can’t draw a line and hold it will soon lose sight of that line. Don’t politicians know despite who may vote for them again that they have a duty to do what is right now for those that voted for them last. Shame! -
Good national news coverage.
Often very timely and events well covered. Would like to see more news items right up front without having to seek items. -
Sunday relief
As a Canadian ex pat I receive the Ottawa Citizen from my home town daily, however Sunday has been the one day a week I miss happenings on a local and country wide scale. This app has filled that void both informatively and visually. Very much appreciated 😀 -
What did you do to our News App.
What did you do to our news app.? You can’t copy and send. Please fix the app. I mean some of don’t twitter and facebook. We e-mail, copy and text. -
Very helpful
I have been a summer resident of Nova Scotia for thirty years, and obviously am vested in our community and beyond in Canada (where I watch CTV news). This app provides me with a great deal of useful information. -
Love my Canadian News!
As an ex-pat living and working in the US, it is more important than ever to keep informed of what is happening across the boarder. Besides, my family remains in Canada! -
US reader
Excellent place for an American to get news about Canada. If it’s not politics, US news outlets don’t cover it! -
Great app but would nice to be able to jump back 30 seconds or so when watching live broadcast.
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The app functions well just wish when you chose to view local news in a specific area I got just the news stories about that specific area. Seeing a lot of world news or associated press articles
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Love it but
I would rate it 5 stars if it happened Iphone X support. As someone who lives abroad it's great to get notifications from CTV for news of back home but it would be even better if the app supported the Iphone X's screen -
Visually appealing, great content, easy to use, but not intuitive. Great price!
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I prefer CBC's news channel, but their app is charging $5/month to stream. CTV's is free. The CTV app crashes shortly after starting to cast the news channel stream, but the casting still works. -1 star for that. Update Sept 15: It seems streaming the national news channel is no longer free. Down to 3 stars now.
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All channels locked now.....as if i dont spend enough on data using your app,now i cant even catch live news anymore. Really dropped the ball guys. I rarly open the app now 😕
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Is there an archive feature on this app to later view back on articles. With new stories daily many disappear to no be viewed in future dates.
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I enjoyed this app to watch the local news every night, up until the recent update. Now I will uninstall because I'd have to log on to my cable provider to use it and I don't have cable anymore. Long gone are the days when you could get anything for free I guess. Sad thing is the news is broadcast a 5 minute walk from my house.
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This app sucks and it just keeps getting worse. Now they have ads! Plus they want your provider information now as well. Hope you have all your paperwork ready to view LIVE news. Or missing pre recorded material. FIRE THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE APP! Give Windsorites their local news without spying or selling out like large media outlets. This is getting DELETED. FIX THIS POOR EXCUSE OF AN APP AND PEOPLE WILL USE IT. ESPECIALLY DURING COVID!!! -3☆
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New update is beyond confusing!
I never write reviews, however after using this app religiously for years, I am compelled to leave a review out of utter frustration at trying to navigate their new layout. I like to think I am tech savvy, and again I have used this app for years, so understand the general layout. That said the new layout is sooooooo frustrating to navigate. I have no idea what category the story is from - local vs entertainments vs national. I don’t know whether I am opening a video or article. Please update and have your users in mind, better yet revert back to one of your older layouts. This is terrible!!!! -
Was working fine until today. Says "oops! No internet connection detected" and I know damn well that I'm connected to wifi. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, to no avail. Fix it.
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Videos half the time do not work, new news stories are not added in at the top they are mixed in wherever, also the news stories on the app stay on there for days when you know that there has been newer stories that just do not get added. I do not recommend this app.
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Wow what a change from a few weeks ago when I could watch news at 11pm. No more of that I guess I cant even log in, mybell passwords all ok just cant get in to watch the news. Very disappointed with this not so great app update....
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Having trouble with the video being current. Most current local video is 2-3 days old. Would not recommend this app. Who wants to see the news from 2-3 days ago.
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Videos take forever to load, captions below photos are constantly cut off so you can't read them. I don't have this issue with other news apps. I guess it's time to uninstall all together.
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New model or MUDDLE?
Can not find what I wish to read - totally confusing to your elderly reader. No directions given to “ sort “ this app or find relevant sections. Disappointed once more! Many months later still can not find tech or health news. When video is done have to close out app and reopen to view next item! FRUSTRATING! -
Not impressed the news app requires a subscription to cable. News is not entertainment and everyone should have access. It used to be free! Plus if I had cable tv I wouldn't need the app.
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New update is beyond confusing!
I never write reviews, however after using this app religiously for years, I am compelled to leave a review out of utter frustration at trying to navigate their new layout. I like to think I am tech savvy, and again I have used this app for years, so understand the general layout. That said the new layout is sooooooo frustrating to navigate. I have no idea what category the story is from - local vs entertainments vs national. I don’t know whether I am opening a video or article. Please update and have your users in mind, better yet revert back to one of your older layouts. This is terrible!!!!
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New model or MUDDLE?
Can not find what I wish to read - totally confusing to your elderly reader. No directions given to “ sort “ this app or find relevant sections. Disappointed once more! Many months later still can not find tech or health news. When video is done have to close out app and reopen to view next item! FRUSTRATING! -
Not impressed the news app requires a subscription to cable. News is not entertainment and everyone should have access. It used to be free! Plus if I had cable tv I wouldn't need the app.
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Not impressed
Had no problem with the old app...I live out of the country, so I was able to read and share with friends/family and we could discuss events...there is no way to share articles anymore. -
Please go backwards
Another example of change for the sake of change. This news presentation is so repetitive and frustrating to use. Please go back to your old presentation where you knew what was new and what wasn’t. -
New loading problems
I like the app and the blend between local (Vancouver) and national news. However, since the latest upgrade about 40% of the stories don’t load. Frustrating.
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I enjoyed this app to watch the local news every night, up until the recent update. Now I will uninstall because I'd have to log on to my cable provider to use it and I don't have cable anymore. Long gone are the days when you could get anything for free I guess. Sad thing is the news is broadcast a 5 minute walk from my house.
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This app sucks and it just keeps getting worse. Now they have ads! Plus they want your provider information now as well. Hope you have all your paperwork ready to view LIVE news. Or missing pre recorded material. FIRE THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE APP! Give Windsorites their local news without spying or selling out like large media outlets. This is getting DELETED. FIX THIS POOR EXCUSE OF AN APP AND PEOPLE WILL USE IT. ESPECIALLY DURING COVID!!! -3☆
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New update is beyond confusing!
I never write reviews, however after using this app religiously for years, I am compelled to leave a review out of utter frustration at trying to navigate their new layout. I like to think I am tech savvy, and again I have used this app for years, so understand the general layout. That said the new layout is sooooooo frustrating to navigate. I have no idea what category the story is from - local vs entertainments vs national. I don’t know whether I am opening a video or article. Please update and have your users in mind, better yet revert back to one of your older layouts. This is terrible!!!! -
Was working fine until today. Says "oops! No internet connection detected" and I know damn well that I'm connected to wifi. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, to no avail. Fix it.
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Videos half the time do not work, new news stories are not added in at the top they are mixed in wherever, also the news stories on the app stay on there for days when you know that there has been newer stories that just do not get added. I do not recommend this app.
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Wow what a change from a few weeks ago when I could watch news at 11pm. No more of that I guess I cant even log in, mybell passwords all ok just cant get in to watch the news. Very disappointed with this not so great app update....
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Having trouble with the video being current. Most current local video is 2-3 days old. Would not recommend this app. Who wants to see the news from 2-3 days ago.
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Videos take forever to load, captions below photos are constantly cut off so you can't read them. I don't have this issue with other news apps. I guess it's time to uninstall all together.
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This app is horribly slow especially when clicking on a notification to read a story. I have a Note 9 and a high speed fiber optic connection all other apps are much faster.
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Why
Why is this Liberal Prime Minister not full filling his own promises. I’m 78 and handicapped . I have filled out my income tax returns for 59 years, never been in jail. I live on my social security and old age pensions, get a GST rebait and also get a little rent from my only investment. I’m sure I was told that because I filed an income tax Return I didn’t have to fill out an application for assistance. I’m still waiting for the money
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