smart cities

• The threat of Huawei 5G

  While Huawei Canada President Eric Li said the company will not spy on Canadians, technology experts warn 5G comes with too many risks.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2020
• Ontario privacy commissioner recommends updating laws to prepare for smart cities

  Ontario's information and privacy commissioner is calling on the provincial government to review and modernize its privacy laws.

  Tech

  Jul 4, 2019
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• Bridgewater, N.S., wins Smart Cities Challenge, earns $5M towards reducing energy poverty

  The Town of Bridgwater was one of five finalists in the challenge's $5-million prize category. On Tuesday afternoon, the town found out they won.

  Politics

  May 14, 2019
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• Policy-makers look at data frameworks for Sidewalk Labs’ Quayside project

  The Quayside project, led by Alphabet Inc.-backed entity Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto, has been a lightning rod for data and privacy concerns due to the vast amounts of information it could collect through phones, sensors and other devices used in neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019
• Uber heads into bike-sharing business

  Instead of ordering a car for door-to-door service, the ride-sharing app wants you to hop on a bicycle, electric bicycle or scooter and get yourself there.

  Tech

  Aug 28, 2018
• Airport experts from around the world converge in Edmonton

  The Edmonton International Airport is hosting experts and stakeholders from around the world this week to share ideas on improving air travel. 

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2018
• Edmontonians asked to submit health ideas for national Smart Cities challenge

  Do you have an idea that would make Edmonton a healthier city? City officials are looking for proposals that would improve mental, physical, social and economic health.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2018
• Apple Maps adds Edmonton Transit to app using Open Data information

  Edmonton is among three new Canadian cities Apple Maps Transit added to its app.

  Consumer

  Sep 6, 2017