Information Technology

• HRM has insufficient oversight of its cybersecurity risks, AG report says

  A report by the Halifax Regional Municipality Auditor General has put forward 16 recommendations for the municipality to implement in addressing its cybersecurity risks.

  Tech

  Aug 16, 2023
  
• Female-identifying high school students in Alberta explore trades careers during spring break

  Over spring break, CAREERS: The Next Generation organized a camp dedicated to exposing female-identifying high school students in Alberta to potential career paths in the trades.

  Education

  Apr 22, 2022
  
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• London-based Info-Tech marks 1,000-strong workforce with plans to hire 200 more

  Info-Tech Research Group says its workforce grew by some 43 per cent in 2021, with staff working out offices in London, Toronto, Sydney, and Las Vegas.

  Economy

  Mar 8, 2022
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• Calgary company and Town of Didsbury issue warnings after ransomware attacks

  A Calgary business is facing a huge bill after being the target of a ransomware attack. started as something benign. In early April, the printers were acting up.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2021
• AppDirect to grow Montreal presence after Quebec pitches in $54M

  The province will provide AppDirect Canada with a loan of at most $54.8 million through Investissement Québec, allowing the company to grow its presence in the city.

  Economy

  Mar 18, 2021
• Saint John police body camera program delayed by cyberattack against city

  Saint John Police say a cyberattack against the city in November 2020 has delayed the force's plans to launch a program to putting body-worn cameras on front-line officers.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2021
• Hackers attempt ransomware attack on City of Fredericton

  Just days after Saint John confirmed a cyberattack on its computer network, the City of Fredericton said it was also targeted with the same ransomware attack.

  Tech

  Nov 18, 2020
• Nova Scotia puts $1.3 million towards youth training in the IT sector

  Nova Scotia announced a $1.3-million investment in a youth employment training program to help participants gain skills and find work in the information and technology sector.

  Education

  Nov 6, 2020
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• Unique Regina event connects new immigrants with tech sector jobs

  Victoria Flores with the Open Door Society says the goal of the Tech Skills Showcase is to connect Saskatchewan newcomers with potential employers.

  Feb 27, 2020
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• No action taken to improve cybersecurity after N.S. government data breach: MLAs

  Months after a massive online data breach government, MLAs say it’s important to be safe online. However, no push to increase their online security has been undertaken.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2019