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MPs summon CEOs of Rogers, Bell and Telus to appear at committee about phone prices

MPs summon CEOs of Rogers, Bell and Telus to appear at committee about phone prices

MPs have voted unanimously to summon the chief executives of Canada's three largest telecommunications companies to testify at a federal committee as it studies the accessibility and affordability of wireless and broadband services.

Electronic Arts cutting about 5% of workforce with layoffs ongoing in gaming and tech sector

Electronic Arts is cutting about 5% of its workforce, or approximately 670 employees, as layoffs in the technology and gaming sector continue after a surge of hiring in recent years.
An AI 'hallucination' turned up in a B.C. court case. Experts say it's a wake-up call

An AI 'hallucination' turned up in a B.C. court case. Experts say it's a wake-up call

Vancouver tech lawyer Ryan Black's work with video game companies put him in a position to watch the rise of artificial intelligence in the industry. Now he finds himself on the front lines again as his own profession grapples with the technology.
Vancouver manufacturing ERP software company raises $7.9M

Vancouver manufacturing ERP software company raises $7.9M

Elevated Signals to use Series A financing to expand its service to range of manufacturers
Some bundled wireless plans not as cheap as before Rogers-Shaw merger: watchdog

Some bundled wireless plans not as cheap as before Rogers-Shaw merger: watchdog

Certain cellphone plans in Western Canada are not as cheap as they were prior to the Rogers-Shaw merger, Canada's competition watchdog says.
Billionaire Peter Thiel leaving AbCellera's board

Billionaire Peter Thiel leaving AbCellera's board

Thiel, known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir, has been on the biotech company's board since 2020
Squamish company gets $2.5-million nod from feds

Squamish company gets $2.5-million nod from feds

Quantum Technology has been awarded the funding to scale up its hydrogen purification and liquefaction systems.
Immigration spurring telecom subscriber growth but ongoing investments needed: report

Immigration spurring telecom subscriber growth but ongoing investments needed: report

Canada's immigration influx is spurring subscriber growth for the country's four biggest telecom providers, but significant investments in network infrastructure are needed to meet rising demand for services, says a report released Thursday.
Canada's AI reputation at risk if it doesn't speed up adoption: tech community

Canada's AI reputation at risk if it doesn't speed up adoption: tech community

TORONTO — Members of Canada's tech community say they're worried the country is adopting artificial intelligence too slowly, threatening its reputation as a leader in the sector, if the trend persists.
How Linda Lupini is building safe, successful and diverse workplaces

How Linda Lupini is building safe, successful and diverse workplaces

Copperleaf’s global vice-president of employee experience strives to win hearts and minds. She is one of BIV's 2024 Influential Women in Business Award winners