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TransLink says it can no longer provide HandyDART service for passenger after 28 yearsTom Cretain has spinal muscular atrophy and isn't able to sit up. For decades he has relied on HandyDART to drive him to his destinations on an accessible bus or taxi.CanadaJul 27
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Former HandyDART user says he’s not making much progress finding a solutionIn an updated statement on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson from TransLink said, 'Cretain’s mobility device exceeds the operating specifications of the vehicles.'CanadaJul 29
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Spotify says monthly users and profits will likely fall below estimatesSpotify said it expects operating income of €670 million (US$770.97 million) in the third quarter, below analysts' average estimates of €677.8 million.ConsumerAug 4
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Man in Spider-Man suit helps wheelchair user cross busy intersectionA real-life superhero dressed as Spider-Man jumped into action at a traffic light and helped push the man across the crosswalk to safety in the footage shared by police.TrendingJul 24
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Ontario minister charged trade mission meals to riding association instead of governmentVic Fedeli, Premier Doug Ford's trade minister, hasn't charged the public for his meals or other expenses on trips, but records reveal party donors are footing the bill.PoliticsAug 21
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Off-road vehicles banned on Crown land in many parts of B.C. as wildfires burnThis prohibition does not apply to emergency response, agriculture or commercial/industrial users who operate off-road vehicles for farming or business purposes.FireAug 10
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Taxi, ride-hailing drivers brace for World Cup traffic and antsy passengersWeeks before soccer fans are due to descend on Toronto and Vancouver for the World Cup, some Uber drivers were trying to score better working conditions during the tournament.CanadaMay 21
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Driver oversight: Documents reveal Uber’s behind-the-scenes lobbying in HalifaxHalifax Mayor Andy Fillmore met with an Uber lobbyist a day before the mayor persuaded council to delay a vote on a proposal to increase oversight of ride-hailing drivers.PoliticsMay 18
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Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them?As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.TechAug 6
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Toronto cop gave ‘burner phones’ from lost property to officer accused in Project South: docConst. Derek McCormick pleaded guilty to one count of theft over $5,000 for stealing a cellphone and another count of breach of trust.CanadaJul 22
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U.S. man charged for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair userThe incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on July 2, according to Oklahoma County Detention Centre records.TrendingJul 9
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Veteran CFL receiver Mack has Randy Moss momentAustin Mack had a Randy Moss moment Thursday night.SportsJul 27
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EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, InstagramThe European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.WorldJul 10
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Calgary Fire Department lifts safety advisory for Bow, Elbow riversThe Calgary Fire Department says flow rates on the Bow and Elbow Rivers have slowed enough to allow a river advisory to be lifted and for river users to resume normal activities.EnvironmentJul 7
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Uber to introduce hotel booking feature and ‘room service’ optionsMore than 700,000 hotels and Verb properties will be bookable on the app later this year through a partnership with Expedia, the company said.TrendingApr 30
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Gender-based violence uptick expected during World Cup in VancouverBattered Women's Support Services says it is an important move as they expect to see an uptick in gender-based violence during the World Cup.SportsJun 8
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‘Not putting up with this’: VPD directing drug users to overdose prevention sitesFollowing pushback, B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said on May 27 that VCH would not proceed with the overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken Street at this time.HealthJun 4
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Zuckerberg put growth before child safety, ex-Meta exec allegesArturo Bejar, a vocal Meta critic, made the allegation in a landmark trial over claims brought by a coalition of states that could reshape Facebook and Instagram.U.S. NewsAug 19
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AI tokens are catching some companies by surprise — and spurring big billsAs artificial intelligence (AI) use ramps up by many companies, some are reportedly facing sticker shock as they run out of AI 'tokens,' which can lead to extra costs.TechJun 10
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Liberals open to shorter metadata rules but splitting bill ‘not an option’Ottawa says it is willing to change its lawful access bill to shorten the time electronic service providers would be required to keep users' metadata to less than one year.PoliticsJun 9