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Google Generation’s Push for More Technology Transforming Health Care: Survey

August 14, 2018 09:41 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Digitally savvy Canadians who make up the Google Generation are on the leading edge of a transformation in the health-care system that will see a greater reliance on technology, including how doctors interact with their patients, a survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association suggests.

The Ipsos survey, released Tuesday, shows that young adults aged 18 to 34 are frequent users of the health-care system, reporting an average of at least 11 visits to a physician each year, as well as being the most eager adopters of technology to manage their own health.

Google Launches News Initiative to Support Media, Combat Fake News

March 21, 2018 07:43 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press

TORONTO – Google is putting fake news in its crosshairs as it rolls out a news initiative aimed at stopping the spread of misinformation and helping publishers attract more subscribers.

The technology company said Tuesday it will spend $392 million over the next three years on the initiative, which will involve prioritizing “quality” publishers, making it easier to subscribe to news publications and educating readers on how to spot misleading reports.

Indigenous Lands in Canada Added to Google Maps

June 22, 2017 03:09 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

WATERLOO, Ont. – Google has mapped thousands of indigenous lands in Canada.

Google Canada employee Tara Rush says the company has been conducting mapping workshops with indigenous communities since 2014.

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City Partners with Google’s Waze App to Improve Traffic Data-Sharing

December 21, 2016 10:35 AM in News • 0 Comments

The City of Winnipeg has partnered with traffic app Waze to improve the flow of traffic data-sharing.

The Google-owned company provides user-submitted traffic details and real-time road activity to ensure a smooth ride for commuters.

The city’s soon-to-open Transportation Management Centre will provide Waze with data such as government-reported construction, crash and road closure data.

From the Comfort of Your Couch

July 24, 2016 10:00 AM in Columns • 0 Comments

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, myWestman

Tamara Tarasoff with Parks Canada operates the Google Trekker on Sable Island in this undated handout image provided bu Parks Canada. Nova Scotia’s remote Sable Island, renowned for its wild horses and wind-swept sand dunes, can now be seen on Google Street View. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Parks Canada-Louis Barnes)

NEEPAWA, Man. — Thanks to modern technology, from the comfort of my couch, I can take a drive down the Champs-Élysées, through Times Square or past Stonehenge. This is all because of Google’s Street View images, which work with Google Maps to provide 360° images of locations around the world.

Wild Horses, Seals of Remote Sable Island Now on Google Street View

July 14, 2016 01:46 PM in The Canadian Press • 1 Comment

By The Canadian Press

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s remote Sable Island, renowned for its wild horses and wind-swept sand dunes, can now be seen on Google Street View.

Curious people can explore the crescent-shaped island, situated roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Halifax, with just a few clicks.

Robin Williams, World Cup, iPhone 6 are Top Google Canada Searches of 2014

December 16, 2014 10:40 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

Robin Williams Google — Robin Williams was found to be the top trending search term of 2014 on Google Canada. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho-Google)

TORONTO — The death of a beloved actor, quadrennial sporting events, a new smartphone, and a deadly outbreak topped Google Canada’s annual list of the most popular trending search queries.

After excluding routine searches that are entered by users every day of every year — most commonly for Facebook, Google itself, and YouTube — Robin Williams was found to be the top trending search term of 2014 in Canada.

Self-Driving Cars on the Prairies? Hurry Up, Google

June 7, 2014 09:26 AM in Columns • 0 Comments

By Roger Currie

Memo to the folks at Google, please hurry up with getting those cars that drive themselves on the market. I say that because scarcely a day goes by without further evidence that not only is driving not as much fun any more, it also isn’t very safe, for a variety of reasons.

In Saskatchewan, the government is dedicating 60 police officers to enforcing driving laws. New legislation will hike up the penalties considerably higher for driving impaired, driving distracted , and of course driving too fast, also known as speeding.

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Google Generation’s Push for More Technology Transforming Health Care: Survey

Google Launches News Initiative to Support Media, Combat Fake News

Indigenous Lands in Canada Added to Google Maps

Sports Highlights

City Partners with Google’s Waze App to Improve Traffic Data-Sharing

From the Comfort of Your Couch

Wild Horses, Seals of Remote Sable Island Now on Google Street View

Robin Williams, World Cup, iPhone 6 are Top Google Canada Searches of 2014

Self-Driving Cars on the Prairies? Hurry Up, Google

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