The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate.
Technology Articles
U.S. and Canada Restart Trade Talks After Conflict Over Digital Services Tax
Canada and the United States have restarted trade talks after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government dropped Canada’s digital services tax.
TELUS Adds Backup Systems After 911 Outage Leaves Brandon Calls Unanswered
Following a 911 outage in March that left dozens of emergency calls undelivered in Brandon, TELUS has rolled out a series of new safeguards.
Google Urges CRTC to Use Restraint with Online Streaming Act
Google’s representatives are asking the federal broadcast regulator to exercise caution and restraint in regulating online platforms.
B.C. Student Created Wildfire Map During Own Evacuation from Manitoba Fire Zone
A UBC Okanagan student used her mapping skills to build an interactive wildfire tracking site while evacuated from her hometown of Flin Flon.
Global Streamers Fight CRTC’s Rule Requiring Them to Fund Canadian Content
Big streaming companies will argue in court on Monday that they shouldn’t have to make financial contributions to Canadian content and news.
MPI Shuts Down Project Nova, Adopts New Tech Modernization Strategy
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Public Insurance is putting its troubled Project Nova in the rearview mirror and accelerating forward.
Winnipeg Man Fined for Harassing Wildlife with Drone in Riding Mountain National Park
A Winnipeg man has been fined after a drone led park wardens to uncover multiple unauthorized flights within Riding Mountain National Park.
City Adopts AI-Powered Invoice System After Successful Pilot
The City of Winnipeg is moving ahead with a new artificial intelligence-driven invoice automation system after a pilot project showed promising results.
Valley Fiber Expands High-Speed Internet to More Rural Manitoba Communities
More Manitoba communities will soon be connected by fibre-optic internet as Valley Fiber expands its footprint across the province.
Winnipeg to Eliminate Parking Paystations in Move Toward Digital-First System
The City of Winnipeg is phasing out physical parking paystations as part of a shift toward a digital-first approach.
City Launches AI Chatbot to Improve Access to Services
The City of Winnipeg has launched a new AI-powered chatbot on its website to help residents easily access information.











