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Best Budget Phone Plans in Canada Under $35/Month (2026)

$29 Lucky Mobile 65 GB · Bell LTE · Best Value $29 Chatr 50 GB · Rogers LTE $29 Fizz 50 GB · 4G · ON/BC/AB $34 Chatr 80 GB · Rogers LTE · Most Data $35 Public Mobile 25 GB · 5G · US & MX included Canadians pay some of the highest mobile rates in the world — or at least, they used to. Budget carriers and flanker brands have quietly been slashing prices and packing in data throughout 2026, and today there are legitimate plans under $35/month that include unlimited talk & text, 5G speeds, and tens of gigabytes of data . The catch? These deals live on the websites of smaller brands like Lucky Mobile, Chatr, Fizz, and Public Mobile — not the Rogers/Bell/Telus homepage you're probably used to. They all run on the exact same Big Three towers, and most don't require a contract or credit check. You just need to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Pro Tip — Autopay = More Data: Almost every plan below requires automatic top-up or autopay enabled to qualify for the advertised price a...

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Devastating Earthquake Near Everest Claims 95 Lives

 


Western China was struck by a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday morning, near the border with Nepal. The quake, centered in the Tibet region, has tragically claimed at least 95 lives and injured over 130 people. The epicenter was located about 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest causing tremors felt as far away as Kathmandu.

The earthquake has caused significant damage, with 1,000 homes destroyed and rescue efforts complicated by the remote, high-altitude location. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to rescue survivors and minimize further casualties.

The region continues to experience aftershocks, adding to the challenges faced by rescue teams and local residents. The Mount Everest scenic area on the Chinese side has been closed, and relief operations are ongoing.

This disaster serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present seismic activity in the Himalayan region, which has seen numerous powerful quakes over the past century.




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