Alberta announces $100M, 5-year investment in artificial intelligence
Premier Rachel Notley says the spending is in addition to the $50 million announced last spring for 3,000 new high-tech post-secondary training spots. Continue reading
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Possible ‘MAGA’ hat ban draws controversy for California restaurant
A chef-partner at a California restaurant said he would refuse service to anyone who enters his business wearing a ‘MAGA’ hat. Continue reading
Google fired 48 employees — with no severance package — for alleged sexual harassment
The surprise disclosure Thursday came in an email to Google employees from CEO Sundar Pichai. Continue reading
Alberta government announces rep in Silicon Valley to help high-tech companies
The services can be accessed for free by Alberta companies and the project will also work to bring Silicon Valley investment money to the province. Continue reading
Sask. entrepreneurs win trip to San Francisco to help take startups to next level
SREDA announced the winners of trip to San Francisco to meet players who can help them take their startups to the next level. Continue reading
LISTEN: Getting to work in B.C.’s tech sector
What sort of opportunities are available in the tech sector, and why should someone consider a future tech career? Continue reading
California’s Salesforce delivers some good news for Justin Trudeau
By Mike Le Couteur Global National Ottawa Correspondent
The prime minister is in the United States trying to convince American firms to come north, or at least partner with already established technology companies in Canada. Continue reading
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro to open research lab in Toronto to combat security threats
Toronto and the surrounding area have been pushing to become a hub for advanced research on several fronts, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and automated vehicles. Continue reading
Google pulls YouTube from Amazon devices, escalating Silicon Valley feud
A rare public spat in the technology industry escalated on Tuesday when Google said it would block its video streaming application YouTube from two Amazon.com Inc devices. Continue reading
Hello San Francisco! Air Canada launching daily non-stop flight from Edmonton International Airport
Air Canada is launch of daily non-stop, year-round service between Edmonton and San Francisco on May 1, 2018. Continue reading