Dating app Grindr turns 10
In the decade since the app launched, Grindr has grown to be one of the world’s largest social-networking apps for gay, bi, transgender and queer people. Continue reading
Technology
‘School’s good, but not great’: 14-year-old health tech innovator says education system needs overhaul
By Farah Nasser Anchor
“The system we are using to change the future of society hasn’t changed and that’s our education system,” Ayaan Esmail said. Continue reading
B.C. company awarded $595K in federal funding for boating safety app
The federal government says the app is designed to save lives in case of an emergency. Continue reading
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New camera technology, current laws make fight against peeping Toms difficult: experts
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
For victims, the fight against voyeurism is made more difficult with a court system that hasn’t yet caught up with advances in hidden camera technology. Continue reading
Province introduces program encouraging technology growth in Sask.
Innovation Saskatchewan has started accepting applications for the Made in Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) Program. Continue reading
Alberta students show off tech skills as part of 24-hour ‘hackathon’
The event, ‘Hacked,’ gave Alberta students the opportunity to show off their coding abilities on Saturday. Continue reading
No action taken to improve cybersecurity after N.S. government data breach: MLAs
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Months after a massive online data breach government, MLAs say it’s important to be safe online. However, no push to increase their online security has been undertaken. Continue reading
Armstrong teen’s scheduling app widely adopted by classmates
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The app is about to be part of a school district pilot project. Continue reading
Kelowna-based enterprise encourages people, companies to cultivate kindness
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
A free app is connecting communities all across Canada and encouraging people to “do some good’. Continue reading
PEI’s ‘television doctors’ could mark new tech trend in Canadian healthcare
In Alberton, Prince Edward Island, the doctor is not in the house … but she is on TV. Continue reading