TELUS has announced the five grand prize winners of this year’s #StandWithOwners program. From thousands of applications, the #StandWithOwners program officially announced 20 finalists on September 27th, of which five were selected by a panel of judges to receive the grand prize valued at over $125,000. Among the five winners was Vancouver’s VodaSafe and founder […]
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Simbi Foundation’s Efforts to Revitalize Indigenous Languages in B.C.
According to UNESCO, 88 of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction. In B.C., Indigenous communities are experiencing this on a much greater scale. There are more than 34 First Nation languages, representing more than half of all in Canada, and all are facing a threat to their vitality. With Day of Truth and […]
EV Charging Startup Jolt Partners with TELUS to Roll Out 5,000 Fast Chargers Across Canada
Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging startup Jolt is entering the North American market in collaboration with Vancouver-headquartered TELUS. The strategic partnership will see up to 5,000 public DC fast chargers installed across Canada running on the TELUS network. With millions of electric vehicles forecast to be on Canadian roads in years to come, there is […]
B.C. Founded Companies Join 1t.org’s Billion Tree Canadian Commitment
The unprecedented number of wildfires across Canada this summer — including some devastating scenes in B.C. — proves that we need leadership and solutions for climate change in both the public and private sectors. Last week, three British Columbia-founded companies — TELUS, tentree and veritree, and Teck Resources — announced they are joining 1t.org in the […]
BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2023 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2023 Technology Impact Awards, the 30th anniversary of the TIAs. The announcement was hosted in downtown Vancouver at The Den at Bentall Centre with a live online audience. “This year marks a big milestone for BC Tech, as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary alongside the companies […]
TELUS’ #StandWithOwners Program Recognizes and Empowers Canadian Small Businesses
With small businesses employing 10 million Canadians, representing 69% of private sector employment growth in Canada year-over-year, TELUS is recognizing the critical role business owners play in fuelling innovation, propelling economic growth and driving social change by announcing the launch of its fourth annual #StandWithOwners program. Until September 6, 2023, businesses can apply at telus.com/StandWithOwners for a […]
TELUS Launches Social Media Contest For West Loving Canadians
TELUS has launched a social media contest encouraging Western Canadians to embrace their love for the place they call home. From April 11th until May 12th, Western Canadians can share what they love most about the West – whether it’s through a scenic photo, video, or written note – on their Facebook or Instagram profile, with the […]
TELUS Voted Canada’s Best Mobile Carrier
TELUS has received top honours from PCMag, sweeping the inaugural Readers’ Choice and Business Choice Awards with three wins for best carrier across both categories. The awards, based entirely on reader rankings, rate overall satisfaction with major and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) carriers in Canada. TELUS’ accolades include the Readers’ Choice Award for Top […]
TELUS Ranks Highest Among Telecoms On Sustainability
TELUS has been recognized by Corporate Knights in its Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations as the top North American telecommunications company, ranking 37th overall. This years ranking is an improvement for TELUS – an increase from 49th in 2022 and 54th in 2021 – recognizing TELUS’ ongoing commitment to make sustainability a core part of […]
TELUS Combines Mobility and Home Service to Create New Business Unit
TELUS has created a new business unit to meet shifting customer demands for a full range of innovative and integrated products. TELUS Consumer Solutions brings together Mobility Solutions and Home Solutions & Customer Excellence into one unified consumer team, led by Zainul Mawji as Executive Vice-president and President, TELUS Consumer Solutions. TELUS also announced the […]