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Edmonton seniors experience the benefits of virtual realitySome Edmonton seniors are experiencing virtual reality and the world of opportunities that it opens up to them. As Nicole Stillger explains, the technology allows them to explore, learn and connect.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMar 3
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Virtual reality helping Peterborough seniors connect, experience the worldSome seniors in Peterborough explored Thailand and went diving in the Great Barrier Reef on Tuesday – all from inside their long-term care home. As Madeleine McColl explains, it’s part of a virtual reality program at Extendicare Peterborough that helps promote wellbeing and connection.TechJan 21
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Alberta university students create VR training game for Paralympic curlersA group of students from Red Deer Polytechnic worked throughout the summer to create a virtual reality (VR) training game for Team Canada in the Paralympics.CanadaMar 15
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Step inside the ISS at ‘Space Explorers: THE INFINITE’ in MississaugaThe immersive virtual reality experience lets you explore the International Space Station like an astronaut. Liem Vu takes viewers inside ‘Space Explorers: THE INFINITE’ to see how the cutting-edge exhibit brings to life real footage from space and transforms it into an immersive experience.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoMar 16
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Virtual Reality Program Targeting BIPOC YouthWith back-to-school around the corner, The Black Community Resource Centre in Côte-des-Neiges is launching a virtual reality program targeting Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour youth in Montreal. Centre coordinator Natasha Vassell joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella with details about the federally backed project and how youth can participate.Global News Morning MontrealAug 12, 2025
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UNB unveils virtual reality training to prepare future nursesThe University of New Brunswick is introducing a virtual reality program for nursing students, backed by $500,000 in provincial funding. Fourteen VR stations will launch this fall in Fredericton and Moncton, simulating clinical environments like medication and simulation suites. Health Minister John Dornan says it’s “the next best thing” to real life, helping students build...Jun 26, 2025
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: June 26, 2025Missing senior’s family clinging on to hope one month later, UNB using virtual reality to give nursing students hands-on experience, and Moncton store gives employees second chance to enter workforce.Global News at 6 New BrunswickJun 26, 2025
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Saskatchewan mining students gain experience through VRSaskatchewan Polytechnic has created and is using a virtual reality mine to help advance mining education and hands-on learning opportunities for its students. Mackenzie Mazankowski reports.Global News at 6 SaskatoonMar 10, 2025
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VR for mice? How this tool could help scientists research Alzheimer’sVirtual reality for mice could be helping scientists gather new insights into medical disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. The idea came from the need to keep a mouse’s head fixed when studying the effects of treatments.ScienceJan 16, 2025
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How virtual reality technology is being used to combat loneliness among long term care home residentsSonia Sunger visits Dogwood Lodge in Vancouver to understand how virtual reality headsets are being used to help long term care residents.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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Virtual reality and the metaverse in this month’s ADviceWilliam Joseph Communication CEO Ryan Townend talks about the surge in virtual reality investing in this month’s ADvice, and how VR and the metaverse could impact consumerism.CanadaFeb 1, 2022
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Can virtual reality help tackle racism?Virtual reality is changing so many aspects of our lives – allowing people to connect in ways that were unthinkable even just a few years ago. Now, one Canadian educator is hoping VR will break down barriers and prejudice. But can it really have the power to make real and lasting change? For The New...The New RealityMar 11, 2023
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Canadian surgeons using virtual reality to help patients manage painCanadian surgeons are using virtual reality headsets to help patients undergoing minor surgeries manage their pain and anxiety. The distraction that VR headsets offer can help dull anxiety and pain, experts say. Jamie Mauracher reports.CanadaAug 7, 2022
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The New Reality: May 7In what’s being described as the next evolution of the internet, the race is on to develop the Metaverse, a virtual world of the future. Even though it’s is still in its early stages, it’s projected to be worth trillions of dollars — and big tech, and other players, are investing in this digital future....The New RealityMay 7, 2022
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Hospital of Horrors – A Haunted Virtual Reality ExperienceAlyse and Paul (reluctantly) try out the “Hospital of Horrors”- a virtual reality experience in Halifax that is terrifyingly realistic!Oct 31, 2019
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Augmented Reality for Cyclists & Drivers“WheelSwap” is an immersive virtual reality experience that allows users to see the world from a driver or cyclists’ point of view.TechSep 30, 2019
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Toronto city council’s meets virtually amid new COVID-19 realityMuch like the rest of business conducted in the country, Toronto’s civic leaders held their meeting with the aid of webcams. While sorting out how to proceed going forward, the meeting wasn’t without problems. Matthew Bingley reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoApr 30, 2020
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Virtual reality helping people struggling with alcohol stay soberTue, Mar 20: When people think about virtual reality, the first thing to come to mind is usually gaming. But Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres in Ontario are now using the technology to help people struggling with alcoholism overcome their addiction. Minna Rhee reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoMar 20, 2018
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UBC researchers unveil new ‘crystal ball’ future of virtual realityUBC researchers are showing off their new “crystal ball” that could take gaming and 3D television to the next level. Paul Johnson reports.Global News Hour at 6Feb 20, 2019
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University of Manitoba health sciences students using virtual realityVirtual reality is now being implemented in students studying health sciences at the University of Manitoba. Teagan Rasche reports.Mar 15, 2024