New virtual reality tool created by students brings the ocean to the Prairies
Two University of Saskatchewan students won a competition after creating a metaverse to teach people in prairie provinces about our oceans.
Tech
May 5
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
Ice District regulars: Meet the stars of the Edmonton Oilers watch party
The Ice District Plaza is a hub for Edmonton Oilers faithful and some of those fans have earned a little star power themselves.
Sports
May 24
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
As Canada eyes AI growth, could electricity demands fuel climate change?
Creating the electricity for artificial intelligence could great increase greenhouse gas emissions and make climate change worse, a researcher says.
Canada
May 9
Local legend Chris Streveler happy to be back in Winnipeg after three seasons in NFL
The backup quarterback is grateful for the glitz and growth he experienced playing in the NFL, but also really pumped to return to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Sports
May 16
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
‘Wilfred Buck’ documentary explores the journey and wisdom of Indigenous ‘star guy’
Manitoba's Wilfred Buck sees Indigenous history in the stars. Filmmaker Lisa Jackson has made a documentary about the Cree elder and Astronomy expert known as 'The Star Guy.'
Entertainment
May 14
Vancouver falling behind on new provincial housing targets
The city of Vancouver has added about 1,600 new housing units, close to 1,000 behind where it needs to be, in the first six months since the province issued new housing targets.
Politics
May 15
B.C. woman’s journey to sobriety highlights 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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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