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In the halls of Parliament, TikTok is banned from civil servants’ phones as the government grapples with allegations of foreign interference. But on Canada’s red carpets and in sports arenas, the popular social media platform is still welcome. The video-sharing app has served as the official voting platform for the …

Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their daily experiences to learning tips and even their classroom outfits. As part of the wider online community known as TeacherTok, some of them have amassed a following that extends beyond the classroom. The Canadian Press …

Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space. The New Brunswick-based telecommunications company said the technology will provide a homegrown alternative to broadband internet service offered to rural Canadians …

For three days each summer, 15 kids from Manitoba gather at Camp Manitou for swimming, zip-lining, canoeing, and other summer activities. “When I go through the schedule every morning, there’s cheering for every single activity throughout the day, which is really fun,” said Mary-Alex Willer. Willer is the executive director …

The head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says ransomware attacks are getting more common and sophisticated, but there’s a lot the country could do to better defend itself. “The threat is real, the threat is growing and we can’t talk enough about it,” said Sami Khoury, whose organization …

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As many major traffic corridors in Hamilton, Ont., see safety adjustments and changes for an incoming Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the city is looking at technology to ensure ambulances and fire trucks can navigate through potentially congested streets. Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2023 12:27 pm Updated July 5, 2023 12:40 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the federal government will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The decision comes after Meta promised to block Canadian news …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 27, 2023 6:32 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — As the Collision tech conference gets underway in Toronto, its chief executive expects much of the chatter at the event to focus on artificial intelligence. Paddy Cosgrave says most …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 21, 2023 11:44 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Losses in the technology stocks led Canada’s main stock index lower in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 48.83 points at 19,705.31. In …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 20, 2023 10:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Global technology conference Collision says it is extending its stay in Toronto for another year. The travelling event showcasing startups and business heavyweights says it will return to the city for …