2 h. ago Trump tariff ‘whiplash’ draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Todd Rutter calls himself the “most non-tech person you’ve ever met” but he’s turning to technology and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to help weather the dizzying tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. The Edmonton-based co-owner of A Cappella Catering Co. said inflated food costs as pandemic restrictions started lifting years ago nearly […]

Economics

11 h. ago That water bottle you’re carrying says more than ’hydration’

If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you’ve got a reusable water bottle or two. Or 10. (The collectors know who they are.) Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, fashion trendsetter, hiker, commuter or just an eco-conscious consumer, there’s a bottle out there for you. There are bottles that sterilize […]

Transport

16 h. ago Microsoft says it’s ‘slowing or pausing’ some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio

AP Technology Writer (AP) — Microsoft said it is “slowing or pausing” some of its data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio, the latest sign that the demand for artificial intelligence technology that drove a massive infrastructure expansion might not need quite as many powerful computers as expected. The tech giant confirmed […]

Economics

17 h. ago Canadian online retail CEO making workers prove jobs can't be done by AI

It seems like Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Canadian online retail giant Shopify, is a big fan of AI. A new memo sent to all the company's employees says that using artificial intelligence (AI) is now an expectation.The CEO shared the employee memo on Twitter because he claimed that it was already being leaked to the press. The preamble is fairly long before leading into six rules for Shopify workers to use AI more at work. First, "using AI effectively is now a fundamental expectation of everyone at Shopify."The second rule is to use AI tools to help prototype new products since it can help you learn at a much faster rate, according to Lütke. Following that, he tells staff that the company is adding AI usage questions to its performance and peer review questionnaires. He's worried that a lot of people bounce off AI after using it for the first few times because it might give them an undesirable answer. Therefore, he's hoping that adding it to peer reviews will help people le...

Society

35 h. ago Gondek critical of provincial move to repeal municipal code of conduct

Removing the requirement for a formal code of conduct 'removes a critical framework that holds our elected officials accountable for their actions, fostering transparency and integrity in our municipal government,' Gondek said

Politics

36 h. ago Alberta looks to stop school boards from removing or disqualifying trustees

Alberta plans to make key changes that would remove the ability for school boards to disqualify or remove a trustee. Under Bill 51 — the Education Amendment Act 2025 — the proposed changes would make it so a school board trustee who is found in breach of a school board code of conduct can only […]

Society

37 h. ago Alberta seeking to eliminate municipal code of conduct, formalize finance rules for local parties

"It's been used as a weapon to try to silence and diminish and hurt their fellow council members," McIver said of municipal codes of conduct.

Politics

43 h. ago Middlefield Transfers Innovation Dividend ETF to Cboe Canada

TORONTO — Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is pleased to welcome its latest ETF issuer, Middlefield Limited (“Middlefield”), with the transfer of the Middlefield Innovation Dividend ETF to Cboe Canada. The fund invests in dividend paying companies within or closely connected to the tech sector and will continue to trade under the symbol MINN. The […]

Other

44 h. ago Rogers will charge a fee on people using older networks starting next month

Rogers and Fido will start charging customers who exclusively use the company's 2G and 3G networks a $3 fee in May.Customers started receiving emails from Rogers and Fido about the incoming fee last week. The emails warned users if their phone number used 3G. The company also updated support pages about the upcoming 3G network retirement with information about the new fee.According to the support document, the company will start assessing customers' network usage in May. Those who exclusively use 2G and 3G networks will be charged the $3 'Legacy Network Usage' fee on their monthly bill."This is used to recover part of the cost of maintaining our legacy systems. This charge will apply monthly as long as your usage is on our 2G and 3G networks," reads the support document.Additionally, the document says people can avoid the fee by using 4G and 5G instead. For some, that will mean upgrading their phone to one that's compatible with Rogers' 4G or 5G networks. Rogers says that there...

Culture

44 h. ago UA Canada Renews as a Presenting Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC)

UA Canada’s continued partnership with Skills/Compétences Canada shows commitment to helping youth in the skilled trades and technologies OTTAWA, Ontario, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging young people and their communities to pursue careers in skilled trades and technologies, is excited to announce that United Association […]

Society

45 h. ago Breathtaking Ontario building to have its own aerial cable car station

A stunning new building that was just approved for an Ontario university town could eventually serve as a station on a proposed aerial cable car line.And you won't have to be a millionaire to reside in this planned landmark in Oshawa, as this impressive addition to the local urban fabric is planned as a student residence serving the nearby Ontario Tech University (UOIT) and Durham College campuses.Developer 6ixDev Inc. was recently granted zoning approval for its planned ten-storey mixed-use development at 1804-1808 Simcoe Street North, and the building is shaping up to be so much more than your typical student residence.Architects 6ixDesign have come up with a dynamic aesthetic incorporating irregular geometry, and a colourful exterior treatment expressed with vertical fins and greenery draped over building edges.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Bousfields Inc (@bousfieldsinc)The st...

Transport

47 h. ago Shine Is Off Canadian Stocks as Tariff Drama Hurts Tech and Gold

Investment fund managers who pitched Toronto-listed stocks as a place to hide from a US technology downturn have changed that advice because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

56 h. ago Michael Argast and his relentless mission to secure small businesses 

How a Vancouver founder went from semi-retirement to building one of Canada’s most trusted cybersecurity allies for small businesses 

Society

59 h. ago Lethbridge Police Service launches program to help officers cope with trauma on the job

Most civilians experience one potentially traumatic event in their life, but police officers are exposed as many as 10 a year. A new program in Lethbridge will help officers cope.

Events

60 h. ago Vancouver launches new task force aimed at improving business conditions

The task force will include representatives from business sectors, including tech, finance, tourism and real estate, First Nations, as well as former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.

Economics

61 h. ago Gilbert Rozon se défend de vouloir retarder son procès au civil

Les procédures sont suspendues depuis un mois, pendant qu’il conteste une nouvelle disposition du Code civil.

Other

64 h. ago Canadian man locked out of $43K in PC Optimum points by Loblaws

A new report shines a light on a Loblaws shopper who recently had $43,000 worth of PC Optimum points frozen in his account before he could spend them.Frank Zhang has saved 43 million PC Optimum points over his lifetime by shopping at Loblaws stores and using a PC Mastercard, but he was quite shocked when he tried to redeem his points in January and found his account locked.According to a CBC Go Public report, the automated online help tool initially told him his account was frozen and that he needed to change his password to unlock it. That didn't resolve his issue, so Zhang called the helpline instead and was met with a different answer. The person on the phone told him that he'd broken the PC Optimum terms and conditions, but they refused to say which rule specifically led to his account being frozen.A Calgary man named Jeff Mack suffered the same issue after having his 1.5 million points ($1,500) frozen last fall. At least the support channel told him his account was di...

Economics

66 h. ago NIQ Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Gastrograph AI Further Enhancing CPG Innovation Through AI

NIQ’s ecosystem of data, insights, and human intelligence provides mission critical views of global consumer shopping behavior Gastrograph AI will be the latest enhancement to NIQ’s AI-powered tech platform driving CPG innovation With this acquisition, CPG companies will have access to one of the world’s most comprehensive databases on sensory perception, alongside sophisticated AI models […]

Other

69 h. ago Beyond the code: Why soft skills are the next frontier in tech 

Cybersecurity expert Evgeniy Kharam says emotional intelligence, storytelling and empathy are the skills that will future-proof tech careers in an AI-driven world 

Events

5 d. ago Opening mines faster in Ontario will add ‘soft power leverage’ over Trump: minister

During a recent cabinet reshuffle, Ontario Premier Doug Ford added responsibility for mines to the portfolio of his existing energy minister.

Politics