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It’s no secret that Quebec has a massive shortage of nurses which creates chaos in the healthcare system and leaves overcrowded ERs scrambling. One Quebec hospital is trying something new. As Gloria Henriquez reports, it’s using virtual reality to overcome those shortages and improve access to care — all with the help of nurses dozens...

It’s no secret that Quebec faces a massive shortage of nurses, causing chaos within the health-care system and leaving overcrowded ERs. In response, a hospital in Valleyfield is trying something new, using virtual reality. Plus, the SPCA is sounding an alarm over the dramatic rise in animal abandonment this year.

Virtual reality is now being implemented in students studying health sciences at the University of Manitoba. Teagan Rasche reports.

Police agencies may soon have a high-tech tool to help recruit and assess staff already working in law enforcement. 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.

Peterborough is now the second community in Canada to boast virtual reality technology, that offers a glimpse of what a person experiencing dementia encounters. This comes as a local campaign kicks off to address stigma around the disorder. Robert Lothian reports.

Global’s Yvonne Schalle puts on a virtual reality headset as she learns more about Space Explorers: The Infinite – a VR visit to outer space.

Artificial Intelligence is on the brink of revolutionizing virtually every facet of human existence and Canada is on the leading edge, from healthcare and education to airlines and entertainment. On this week’s episode of The New Reality, Mike Drolet explores some of the critical risks and the need for guardrails. And we take viewers inside...

Artificial Intelligence is on the brink of revolutionizing virtually every facet of human existence and Canada is on the leading edge, from healthcare and education to airlines and entertainment. For The New Reality, Mike Drolet explores some of the critical risks and the need for guardrails. And we take viewers inside how AI is improving...

Artificial Intelligence is on the brink of revolutionizing virtually every facet of human existence and Canada is on the leading edge, from healthcare and education to airlines and entertainment. Global’s The New Reality looks at how AI is improving our daily lives and some of the potential risks associated with the new technology.

Quebec’s official blood bank, Héma-Québec, is adding a new tool to try and persuade more people to donate blood. A virtual reality experience using a headset and handheld devices will be offered to people who want to learn more about what’s involved in donating blood.

CHOM5KY VS CHOMSKY is a fascinating virtual reality experience aiming to educate the public on artificial intelligence. Global’s Matilda Cerone asked the chatbot version of Noam Chomsky a few questions for us.

Google took a shot at virtual reality for April Fool’s Day, launching a spoof version of the fad technology, saying, “Google Cardboard Plastic combines everything you love about virtual reality headsets with everything you love about reality.”

Ubisoft is giving you that chance with Star Trek: Bridge Crew which will allow you and several friends to interact and man iconic crew positions – from helm to tactical to engineering – all in a virtual reality, 360-degree space.

Using virtual reality to translate brain waves, researchers were surprised to find that long term use of the technology could help rewire the brain, giving hope for those with severe paralysis.

Destination BC is hoping to use high-tech virtual reality to attract more of the world’s skiiers and boarders BC’s alpine resorts. Aaron McArthur took a tour.

A virtual reality researcher from Lethbridge College is bringing home multiple awards from a global competition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As Emily Olsen reports, it showcases some of the cutting-edge research Lethbridge has to offer.

If you haven’t heard of him yet, chances are – you will soon. Singer-songwriter Aysanabee is a self-taught artist — nominated this year for his first Juno Award — and is on the path to be the next great musical talent from Canada. As Mike Drolet discovered for this week’s episode of The New Reality,...

Jessica Laventure talks to our La Ronde contest winners and gets their reaction after riding Canada’s first virtual reality roller coaster for the first time.

Two UBC grads are hoping their new business will attrack people who want to try virtual reality, but don’t want to spring for their own headset. Geoff Hastings reports.

Andy Baryer of ‘Get Connected Media’ looks at virtual reality and what the Sony PlayStation VR can do.