A strong majority of Canadians are utilizing artificial intelligence technologies—but hardly anyone thinks the systems can be trusted without human oversight. These are among the findings of a new report from TELUS. The Vancouver telecom titan this week released its second annual report on the state of AI adoption in Canada. The report, “Human-centric AI: […]
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Amplify Awards Honour Indigenous Tech Leaders at Microsoft Vancouver
Modern technology is proving to be a powerful force for healing, connection, and cultural revitalization—especially when led by Indigenous perspectives. That was the driving message behind the inaugural Amplify Awards, hosted by the First Nations Technology Council on Tuesday at Microsoft Vancouver. The new awards event brought together Indigenous innovators and members of B.C.’s tech […]
Bell is Building Out a National ‘AI Fabric’ Network Powered by B.C. Data Centres
At Web Summit Vancouver this week, Bell Canada announced Bell AI Fabric, which the Montreal telecom titan describes as “a major investment that will create the country’s largest artificial intelligence compute project and ensure that Canadian companies can continue to compete and win in the global AI economy.” Bell AI Fabric is launching with intentions to […]
Creator Economy Takes Center Stage in Vancouver at Upcoming DFC Summit
Vancouver is set to host its first-ever Digital First Canada (DFC) Summit on April 25th at TELUS Garden, marking the West Coast debut of a fast-growing creator-focused event series that originated in Toronto. Backed by the team behind Buffer Festival, the DFC Summit is designed to connect Canadian creators, leading platforms, and top brands in […]
Google Cloud Canada Finds Its Footing by Going Deep, Not Wide
At Google Cloud Next 25 in Las Vegas, Farsad Nasseri, Managing Director of Google Cloud Canada, reflected on how the company carved out its place in Canada’s competitive cloud market by choosing focus over scale—and how that strategy is paying off. “Because we were third to market,” said Nasseri, “we had the luxury of stepping […]
2025: The Year AI Reshapes Canadian Business
As we bid goodbye to 2024, I have been reflecting on how generative AI has continued to evolve from a nascent technology into a powerful force driving real business value. In conversations with Canadian customers earlier this year, many were taking their first tentative steps, exploring how generative AI could impact their organizations through pilot […]
Vancouver Innovators Win Funding and Tech from #StandWithOwners Contest
TELUS recently announced the winners of its fifth #StandWithOwners contest. Chosen from thousands of applications from across Canada are 20 outstanding businesses being recognized for having a unique aspect and for using technology to drive innovation. Since 2020, TELUS has invested $5 million through the #StandWithOwners program, which the company now claims is the largest […]
You Can Now Save Money on Energy Bills by Letting A.I. Operate Your Smart Home
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, TELUS is seeking to help customers save on energy bills. The latest launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one’s environmental footprint, according to the company. “With SmartEnergy, our goal is to empower Canadians with the best technology, devices, and […]
BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2024 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Technology Impact Awards. 38 finalists across 9 Technology Impact Award (TIAs) categories who achieved exceptional success in the past year. “The Technology Impact Awards recognize the very best companies in BC and the accomplishments of the leaders and teams in the BC economy’s fastest growing […]
B.C. Builds More Internet Infrastructure as Province Targets Rural Communities
The provincial government this week announced the addition of high-speed internet to several remote and rural regions of B.C. People in Fort St. James, Williams Prairie Meadow 1A, Cluculz Lake, Burns Lake, and Sheridan Lake are gaining new infrastructure expanding access to high-speed internet services, the Province revealed. “People in remote and rural areas need […]