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Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk

Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is tightening its policy on bankrolling research with foreign entities that might pose a risk to national security.
BCIT gets $16.5M for new aerospace, biomanufacturing programs

BCIT gets $16.5M for new aerospace, biomanufacturing programs

In hopes of solving labour shortages in various industries, the provincial and federal governments have come together to provide funding to the B.C.
New federal telecom policy will require CRTC to enact rules to improve competition

New federal telecom policy will require CRTC to enact rules to improve competition

OTTAWA — The final version of a new telecom policy directive first unveiled by the federal government in May of last year is now in force.
Ritchie Bros. Q4 profit expected to be between US$42M and US$45M

Ritchie Bros. Q4 profit expected to be between US$42M and US$45M

VANCOUVER — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. says it expects its fourth-quarter profit to come in between US$42 million and US$45 million. In its preliminary results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, the company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Online romance scammers may have a new wingman — artificial intelligence

Online romance scammers may have a new wingman — artificial intelligence

VANCOUVER — The voice you hear on the other end of your phone call may not be who you think it is, the person you're texting with may really be a bot and the face in a photo or video on your favourite dating app may not even exist.
Indigo offers fresh details on cyberattack as profit slips in latest quarter

Indigo offers fresh details on cyberattack as profit slips in latest quarter

Canadian bookstore chain Indigo Books & Music Inc.
Indigo latest target in string of cyberattacks on Canadian businesses

Indigo latest target in string of cyberattacks on Canadian businesses

A cybersecurity incident that knocked Indigo Books & Music Inc.'s website and electronic payment systems offline is the latest in a string of cyberattacks experts say are increasingly targeting Canadian businesses.
Canada will need 250,000 digital workers by 2025: Are we ready?

Canada will need 250,000 digital workers by 2025: Are we ready?

Even amidst the ongoing fears of a recession, Canada’s digital economy keeps growing.
Carbon capture too expensive, takes too long to build: Report

Carbon capture too expensive, takes too long to build: Report

CALGARY — By betting it can solve its emissions problem with carbon capture and storage, Canada's oil and gas industry risks saddling itself with expensive stranded assets, a new report argues.
Telus reports fourth-quarter profit down from year ago, revenue up

Telus reports fourth-quarter profit down from year ago, revenue up

VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue climbed higher.