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Bell Let’s Talk announces over 130 new community mental health grant recipients

Bell Let’s Talk announced 133 new community mental health grant recipients across Canada. Since 2011, Bell Let’s Talk has awarded over 1,430 grants totalling nearly $27.5 million.

Bell announces new $10 million investment for mental health in Canada

Bell Let's Talk Day returns January 26, 2027, encouraging Canadians to take a moment for mental health through simple, everyday actions.

Top 5 Streaming Services Most Likely to Shut Down

The streaming industry is entering a contraction phase, with consumers reducing subscriptions from six or seven to about three. A report identifies five services particularly vulnerable to shutdown, merger, or absorption. Sling TV, under parent Dish, faces bankruptcy and a collapsed DirecTV acquisition. Fubo, now majority-owned by Disney, may be merged into Hulu + Live TV. Peacock, owned by Comcast, lags behind competitors and may be spun off or merged. AMC+ is expected to shutter, returning to a licensing model. Starz and MGM+ are seen as redundant or acquisition targets.

• Dish filed for bankruptcy proceedings.
• Disney acquired majority control of Fubo.
• Peacock lags behind competitors in growth and profitability.

DISH Raises Prices Again, Adds $17 Locals Fee

DISH Network has raised prices on its core TV packages and added a $17 monthly fee for local broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC). The new rates, effective on the next billing date unless under a price lock, increase packages like America's Top 120 to $104.99 and the Everything Pack to $154.99. The Locals Pack, previously optional, is now a required add-on for most packages. This marks another in a series of price hikes, driven by rising retransmission consent costs from broadcasters. The announcement comes as DISH DBS, an EchoStar subsidiary, recently completed its Chapter 11 restructuring, though the price changes are independent of that process.

• DISH Network increased prices on core TV packages and added a $17 monthly fee for local channels.
• America's Top 120 now costs $104.99 per month, up from previous rates.
• The Locals Pack is now a mandatory add-on for most English-language packages.

Sling Discontinues Short-Term Passes

Sling TV has discontinued its short-term 'Sling Passes,' which allowed users to subscribe for one to seven days. Introduced in August 2025, the passes included Day, Weekend, and Week options, priced at $4.99, $9.99, and $14.99 respectively. The launch aimed to attract cord cutters during football season, but faced legal challenges from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, who sued Sling's parent company DISH for breach of contract over the unapproved packages. The lawsuits likely influenced the decision to retire the passes, though no official reason was given. Sling now returns to its standard lineup: Orange, Blue, combined Orange & Blue, and the newer Basic plans ($19.99/month).

• Sling TV discontinued its short-term Sling Passes as of October 5, 2026.
• The passes, launched in August 2025, included Day Pass ($4.99), Weekend Pass ($9.99), and Week Pass ($14.99).
• Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery filed lawsuits against DISH over the passes for breach of contract.