Lethbridge College to see how AI and virtual reality could help police recruitment
New research at Lethbridge College is using a combination of virtual reality and artificial intelligence to help assess ethical decision making. Sarah Jones has more.
Tech
Mar 28
University of Manitoba health sciences students using virtual reality
The future of health care education has arrived at the University of Manitoba. Students in a wide range of programs will now have access to virtual reality simulations.
Canada
Mar 15
Sask. invests in mobile skills lab to promote agriculture across the province
The Sask. government invests in $300K to create a mobile skills lab to expand the workforce in agriculture in the province.
Canada
Apr 18
Innovative nursing education: Mannequins lead the way in Alberta
Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.
Health
Apr 22
Meta stock sinks as investors ‘caught off guard’ by AI spending plans
Shares of Meta sank nearly 15 per cent early Thursday, sparking a selloff in big tech stocks, after it revealed big spending plans for AI.
Money
Apr 25
‘Worst Tinder date ever’: Jann Arden asked to clean up own head wound in hospital
On Thursday afternoon, Arden posted a video on social media from an unnamed hospital, with an apparent head wound after a real incident with a virtual reality headset.
Canada
Jan 12
B.C. Securities Commission alleges Kelowna man engaged in fraud, misrepresentation
The BCSC alleges William Brent Meikle used more than $1 million of the funds for personal expenses, including $475,000 under a rent-to-own agreement for a luxury home in Kelowna.
Crime
Feb 22
B.C. woman’s journey to sobriety highlights the need for drug treatment
The Union Gospel Mission's Women and Families Centre houses everything in one place for someone going through the treatment journey.
Health
Apr 25
U of G to host Family Day weekend event for those ‘curious’ about science
Organizer Orbax Thomas says it is a one-stop shop to bring families together and be emersed in STEM disciplines and programming.
Canada
Jan 28
Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?
Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.
Health
Apr 2
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.
Health
Apr 2
Amazon, Meta and Apple beat revenue expectation, see shares jump
Meta soared more than 14 per cent after the bell, extending a long recovery in which Meta hit record highs in recent weeks for the first time in over two years.
Consumer
Feb 1
Vancouver Island business broken into for 24th time in 25 years
Someone smashed through the front window at the Nanaimo location of The Gold Silver Guy on Sunday, reaching into a display case and running off with more than $3,000 in product.
Crime
Feb 26
Video of man wearing Apple Vision Pro while crossing road prompts police warning
The video shows a man gesturing in the air while wearing the US$3,499 augmented reality goggles as he crosses the street.
Tech
Feb 21
2 arrested for theft, fraud after vehicle bust outside Vancouver Island casino
Police also seized several stolen chequebooks, ID cards and personal financial statements from more than 24 individual victims from inside the Ford truck.
Crime
Jan 2
Drug alert issued for Peterborough area after 14 overdoses over weekend
Peterborough Public Health says the suspected drug is orange and green with sedative effects. Naloxone is unable to reverse the effects of sedatives.
Health
Feb 13
Multiple groups seek ‘essential service’ label for public transit in Metro Vancouver
A Jan. 22 petition notes that more than 20 per cent of Surrey residents alone use transit for their daily commute, according to the city's 2018 strategic transportation plan.
Feb 1
Edmonton city hall to remain closed indefinitely amid repairs, security review
It's not known when Edmonton City Hall will reopen after a gunman ran through the building, firing bullets and setting off Molotov cocktails.
Crime
Jan 30
8 fun and interactive tech gifts for kids
Give them the gift of tech skills with these fun and educational toys.
The Curator
Nov 30, 2023
Meteoric rise for Italy’s Team Retornaz chasing third straight Grand Slam title
Italy's Joël Retornaz rink has been one of the biggest surprises in the curling world over the past year, winning title after title to now sit first in the world men's rankings.
Sports
Dec 12, 2023