Mother’s Day 2024: 10 gadgets for modern moms
Browse our tech-themed gift guide to find the perfect Mother's Day present.
The Curator
Apr 22
Manitoba Indigenous-owned tech company helps elders spot scams
'We want to be as accessible and as accommodating as possible when providing these workshops as well,' Flett said.
Tech
Apr 12
SFU researchers say ant pheromones could help prevent tick bites
Researchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered that ant pheromones may be the key to warding off ticks.
Science
Apr 15
Ontario may see non-tech teachers in new mandatory tech ed classes
Ontario is proposing to allow teachers without technological credentials to teach certain mandatory tech courses for the next school year.
Education
Apr 1
Bureaucracy makes it too difficult for tech companies to sell to Ottawa: report
Bureaucracy makes it too difficult for Canadian tech companies to sell to government, a new report from an industry group released Wednesday says.
Canada
Apr 3
Clock ticking for B.C. orca calf rescue, Vancouver Aquarium official says
Vancouver Aquarium official Martin Haulena said time is ticking for the rescue operation as the calf may be having trouble getting food.
Environment
Apr 14
Trudeau announces $2.4B federal investment in AI, tech sector
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Montreal Sunday that the new federal investment in AI and the tech industry will promote job growth and productivity.
Canada
Apr 7
Woman, 22, found dead of blood loss, neck wound in abandoned Italian church
Auriane Nathalie Laisne's body was found in the fetal position inside a deconsecrated church in northern Italy. Her boyfriend has been arrested for her murder.
World
Apr 11
6 kitchen gadgets and tools that hack the heck out of meal prep
We tested these buzzy kitchen items that are designed to cut down on meal prep time.
The Curator
Apr 23
Inflation ticked higher in March. Are Bank of Canada rate cuts still in the cards?
Statistics Canada reported that the overall inflation in the country was 2.9 per cent year-over-year in March, up from 2.8 per cent the previous month.
Economy
Apr 16
Tech platforms face ‘whack-a-mole’ situation in fighting health misinformation
Research the Council of Canadian Academies released in 2023 said COVID-19 misinformation alone contributed to more than 2,800 Canadian deaths.
Tech
Mar 22
Man wanted for allegedly grabbing dogwalker by her neck in Bowmanville, Ont.
Police in Bowmanville, Ont., say a woman's dog helped her escape from a would-be attacker during a Saturday morning walk. Police are now seeking the suspect.
Crime
Apr 7
Service outage means no classes at U of Winnipeg on Monday
Classes are cancelled Monday at the University of Winnipeg, including the Collegiate, due to a service outage on campus.
Education
Mar 25
Canada to tighten foreign investment rules for AI, other sectors: report
Bloomberg News reported Canada plans to tighten foreign investment rules in some sectors, citing an interview with Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
Canada
Mar 26
Byelections called in 2 Ontario ridings that could serve as key leadership tests
Two byelections are pending in Ontario that will serve as the first test of the Ontario Liberals under new leader Bonnie Crombie. Polling shows one of the two is neck and neck.
Politics
Apr 3
Shop great deals on tech during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Looking to shop top tech? Shop Amazon Canada's Big Spring Sale, open to all shoppers. Read on for our top ten tech picks on sale now!
The Curator
Mar 20
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings
Canada's main stock index rose nearly 140 points Tuesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.
Economy
3 hours
Residents wait to clean up after ‘scary’ ice wall rips through Manitoba community
'The ice (wall) built up and it impacted on a few boathouses there, (and) a couple of cottages had damage.... At least four, decks ... had been lifted up as well.'
Environment
2 hours
Jets call up four Manitoba Moose players ahead of final regular season game
With one game on deck before the playoffs begin, the Winnipeg Jets have called up some of the standout players from their minor-league affiliate.
Sports
Apr 18
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed
Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed but held relatively steady.
Economy
Apr 3