Technology: Canada

Global News - Technology (A day ago)

The Motion Picture Association, which represents U.S. streamers including Netflix, said the new rules impose unprecedented, unnecessary and discriminatory investment obligations.

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Global News - Technology (A day ago)

Social media companies including Meta have settled the first of many lawsuits brought by hundreds of school districts alleging social media harms children's mental health.

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CBC - Technology (A day ago)

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.

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CBC - Technology (2 days ago)

Researchers at Carleton University have designed a tool that simulates earthquakes to test how well buildings withstand some of history's notable quakes. CBC's Stu Mills has more on what the engineering professors discovered.

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Global News - Technology (2 days ago)

That's three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.

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Global News - Technology (2 days ago)

U.S. President Donald Trump called off a signing ceremony Thursday for a new order on artificial intelligence because he worried it could dull America's edge on AI technology.

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CBC - Technology (2 days ago)

The Artemis II crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen) meets up with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault in Montreal to answer questions from Canadians about their historic million-kilometre mission around the moon.

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Global News - Technology (2 days ago)

While officials insist the bill wouldn't allow police to read your emails, and could only access the metadata with a warrant, experts warn the retention policy alone is concerning.

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CBC - Technology (3 days ago)

B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to avoid attracting bears into human habitat or luring them with food, after a pair of incidents in the province this week.

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CBC - Technology (3 days ago)

A grizzly bear cub has been struck and killed by a train in Banff National Park, where Parks Canada has recorded 19 grizzly deaths on tracks since 2005.

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CBC - Technology (3 days ago)

Candice Sudlovenick found support and encouragement as a youth in the Ikaarvik program. Now she helps strengthen collaboration efforts between Inuit and researchers as SIKU's outreach programs manager.

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CBC - Technology (3 days ago)

About 59,000 years ago, a Neanderthal living in the mountains of Siberia had one hell of a toothache, and seemingly, decided to do something about it.

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CBC - Technology (3 days ago)

Pharmaceuticals and flame retardants are among dozens of chemicals researchers found in juvenile chinook salmon living in the Fraser River estuary.

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CBC - Technology (4 days ago)

As temperatures have warmed up around the province, many Nova Scotians are seeing a lot more blackflies than in previous years, but there might be a silver lining to the sightings.

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CBC - Technology (4 days ago)

A city councillor in Cork, Ireland is advocating to erect a public statue of a mosquito. It wouldn't be a statue of just any mosquito , but the pest that some — at least in Cork–believe bit the English invader, Oliver Cromwell — sending him home to die of what was once known as 'Cork fever,' an old name for malaria.

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CBC - Technology (5 days ago)

For years, gaspereau trapped at the foot of the Mactaquac Dam were sold instead of being transported upriver.

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CBC - Technology (5 days ago)

Rachel Lyons's service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her.

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CBC - Technology (5 days ago)

One northern B.C. company is hoping seaweed could play a big role in the future of agriculture in the region, as it prepares to open a new biorefinery.

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CBC - Technology (5 days ago)

A school bus ride in Drumheller took an unexpected turn when a bat turned out to be on board. At least three students on the bus are being treated for rabies exposure after making direct contact with the bat last week, according to two parents.

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CBC - Technology (6 days ago)

The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. said it's responding to calls regarding the large birds nearly every day at this point in the spring.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal are trying to build a CPR simulator to study emergency care in zero gravity.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

The decision marks a major setback for the privately funded Whale Sanctuary Project, which announced plans to build a 40-hectare floating enclosure near Wine Harbour, N.S., more than six years ago.

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Global News - Technology (A week ago)

NordVPN says it is reviewing the bill and would consider leaving Canada if the bill requires it to compromise its privacy protections.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

The work of researchers from across Canada is at the heart of a massive new telescope that could help unlock some ofthe biggest mysteries of the universe from its perch at one of the highest elevations in the world.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew have received a hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters after their journey to the far side of the moon.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

There's been a lot of talk about the possibility of a "super" El Niño developing this year, but scientists say not to expect impacts in Canada this summer. That doesn't mean we get off scott-free.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

Camilla Fox has been fascinated by wild canines for most of her life, even helping to raise an orphaned wolf pup as a child. But the journey of the so-called "Alcatraz Coyote” is unlike anything she has seen before.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

The hemlock woolly adelgid — named because it is covered in white woolly material — can cause foliage loss and even kill eastern hemlock trees. A team at Nova Scotia's Acadia University are rearing specialized predatory insects they're hoping can control these pests. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire suited up to get into the facility.

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Global News - Technology (A week ago)

Public Services and Procurement Canada and Innovation Canada were the top spending departments, followed by National Defence at $83.7 million.

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Global News - Technology (A week ago)

The number of Canadians who say they're being targeted by digital fraud in online communities such as dating platforms is above the global average, according to a new survey.

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CBC - Technology (A week ago)

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to Ottawa Wednesday telling them their recent trip around the moon has served as an inspiration for the whole country.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Photographer Steve Sheppard says he captured a particularly "lucky shot” in St. Anthony, N.L., last week: an iceberg with a heart-shaped pool on top.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The federal government is providing $66 million to an array of Canadian artificial intelligence projects to help them access compute power to commercialize and scale up their work, AI Minister Evan Solomon announced Tuesday.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

As Canadians embark on spring cleaning, public health officials are advising them to take steps to protect themselves from hantavirus carried by rats and mice.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Suckerfish, it turns out, are not always the most considerate travel companions to their manta ray hosts.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The definition of 'hunting' is at the centre of a ruling from B.C.'s Environmental Appeal Board which upheld a decision to punish a wildlife biologist for his actions toward an endangered caribou herd he is studying in northern B.C.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has updated their tick guidance as the population of arachnids grows locally and they're found in more locations, including in people's gardens.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Now that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulate. CBC News put some of your most asked hantavirus questions to the experts.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unfolding amid a political crisis triggered by a wayward Ukrainian drone strike — a stark warning of how electronic warfare and unmanned systems are...

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

A "habituated" black bear was killed by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services last week after reports of it frequenting a populated area. The bear was repeatedly seen in the west-central Alberta summer village of Burnstick Lake, about 80 kilometres southwest of Red Deer in Clearwater County.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The Ministry of Community Safety confirmed a "bear incident" Friday that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man.

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Global News - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The project announced will involve three facilities in B.C. which Telus says will deliver "one of the world's most powerful and sustainable AI infrastructure clusters."

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Global News - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The lawsuit comes after state authorities disclosed that ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about time and location to maximize victims on campus.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Scientists say new species of ticks carrying troubling pathogens travelling our way from the northern United States at a rate of about 50 kilometres per year, including the lone star tick which can leave a bitten person with a severe allergy to meat.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The largest gathering of snakes in the world is now underway in Manitoba — a little later than usual — as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their dens in Narcisse.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

There are already 40 different types of ticks in Canada, with more species expected to migrate north. For The National, CBC's Tom Murphy goes to the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) to find out more about the evolving risk.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Kira Egete and her family are obsessed with squirrels. Turns out, it's not such a nutty passion. Now, the Grade 10 student, whose project examines how squirrels see colour, will be among 400 participants at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton later this month.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Old Ottawa South residents are celebrating new signage that shares the story of an ancient boulder that was unearthed during city work and gave them a place to gather during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The rare appearance of a grey whale in the waters off Vancouver has both captivated people on social media and raised concerns, after it was struck by a Sea-Doo operator on Monday.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The Nova Scotia fish stocking program takes fish, mostly brook and rainbow trout, from three provincial hatcheries, grows them for a year or two, and then releases them into lakes. But because of the 2025 drought the program is not stocking rainbow trout at all, and there will be fewer brook trout available for stocking this spring.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Biologists say there's more to your favourite flowers than just beauty. Their different colours, petal shapes and scents are the key adaptations that help plants reproduce and survive.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

A man known as the "Toronto patient" could become the first Canadian cured of HIV. Medical experts say it's a miraculous achievement even if only a small group of people are eligible for the treatment.

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Global News - Technology (2 weeks ago)

A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.

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Global News - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The U of T, UBC and U of A are amongst the major Canadian post-secondary institutions dealing with fallout from a cybersecurity incident involving a popular platform called Canvas.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

For snow lovers in the Maritimes, this past winter was one of the best in years. Now, Nova Scotia's Ski Martock wants to save that snow for the slopes next season. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Britain's David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, celebrates his 100th birthday today. Here's a look back at his work over the years.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

The call about a stranded young female dolphin came on Oct. 10, 2025, at Blooming Point Beach. The dolphin had severe pneumonia caused by a heavy infestation of lungworms as well as parasitic flatworms called flukes in its ears, which may have caused it to become disoriented.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

McKeever and Judson, the pair of nesting falcons at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Hamilton, have three new chicks.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

A hiker had a close call with a charging grizzly bear near the the popular hiking spot of Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, according to a provincial warning.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Confirmation of the identities of four sailors lost on the Franklin Expedition resolves "a great debate lasting for more than a century,” researchers say.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year, it set off one of the largest tsunamis ever recorded, a monstrous 481-metre wave higher than the tallest viewing platform of the CN Tower, a new study shows.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

"I can't imagine having half my face ripped off and then going about business as usual," is how Dayna Slater expresses her admiration for a crow that has warded off capture for several weeks.

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Global News - Technology (2 weeks ago)

Privacy watchdogs in Ottawa, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta say OpenAI's collection of personal information to train its early ChatGPT models was "overly broad" and not transparent.

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CBC - Technology (2 weeks ago)

What was that in the night sky? It's a question being asked by many residents across B.C. and parts of Alberta after an unusual sighting Tuesday night.

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Global News - Technology (3 weeks ago)

In a post on its website, Telus Digital announced a partnership with an "AI-powered speech enhancement” company to "soften accents.”

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Palestinians living in tents amid the rubble in the Gaza Strip and aid groups trying to help them say rodent infestations have left them suffering from diseases and unsure how to cope.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Around 240,000 pieces of artifacts found at an archaeological site in Moose Jaw, Sask., are highlighting the long human history in the Wakamow Valley.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways across the globe, Canadian researcher Erin McCallum and her team set out to understand the impact of these illicit drugs on fish in Sweden.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Witnesses along Vancouver's seawall saw the collision unfold in the water near Siwash Rock in Stanley Park around 7:30 p.m. PT on Monday.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

More grey whales have washed up dead off the west coast of Vancouver Island, bringing the total to seven found dead.

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Global News - Technology (3 weeks ago)

It's been six months since the government wrapped up fast-tracked consultations on the strategy — Solomon initially promised it would be tabled by the end of last year.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

The Artemis II lunar mission is over, and NASA is already looking ahead, planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon by 2028. But there are a lot of hurdles that need to be cleared before that happens.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

The abundance of what Alberta's government calls "feral horses" has reached "unacceptable" population levels, according to the province's horse management strategy. Results from the province's annual feral horse survey released in April found the highest free-roaming horse numbers ever counted along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

The walls of a corridor that once linked two theatres in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii hold hundreds of inscriptions made by residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000 years ago. An international research team is now using a very modern technique to bring them to life.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Calving season, the most labour-intensive part of a beef producer's year, could be shortened thanks to a new innovation out of the University of Saskatchewan.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with AI chatbots. Meta is rolling out a tool to let parents monitor topics their children discuss at the same time as Manitoba is proposing banning use of AI chatbots for youth. More research is needed, but evidence suggests some risk factors for mental health.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

A recent spotted lanternfly discovery in St. Catharines, Ont., is renewing concern about the destructive insect reaching Canada from the United States. Experts say the invasive insect poses a serious threat to vineyards, fruit trees and hardwoods because it feeds on plant sap and can kill grapevines.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

As Metro Vancouver's population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks, the race is on to secure the region's water supply for the next century. But the solutions on the table are bolder than you might expect, ranging from tapping backup lakes to giant straws and massive dam expansions. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe investigates how the city plans to...

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

As hospitals increase their use of artificial intelligence to improve patient care, a U.S. study has found that an AI tool has proven effective at making emergency medical diagnoses — even better than actual doctors, in some cases.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

N.B. nuclear company selling 'distressed assets' to B.C. buyer

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and stronger pollen seasons, largely thanks to climate change. Here's a primer on the hardest-hit cities, the latest science and what treatments can help you survive another allergen-filled spring and summer.

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Global News - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Canada risks being left behind in the artificial intelligence race if it doesn't step up fast on issues like privacy and data sovereignty, the former CEO of BlackBerry says.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Twenty-three North Atlantic right whales were born during this year's calving season — the highest number in more than 15 years.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

Saugeen Ojibway Nation is challenging the portrayal of footage of a 'fish city' in the warm waters near Bruce Nuclear Generating Station as a 'fish trap,' raising questions about ecological costs as the operator seeks to raise reactor limits.

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CBC - Technology (3 weeks ago)

An investigation over whether temperature sensors at the Paris airport were tampered with to manipulate winning bets online is putting a new focus on the growing popularity of climate-related wagers.

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Global News - Technology (3 weeks ago)

While they don't include specific details about how they will be achieved or come with proposed funding, the pillars broadly outline how the government plans to address AI.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

Clint Gottinger, a tow truck driver in rural Saskatchewan, was heading out to work when he noticed a moose trapped in some ice.

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Global News - Technology (4 weeks ago)

Regulators and global standard‑setting bodies have stepped up warnings about the risks posed by the rollout of AI across the financial sector.

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Global News - Technology (4 weeks ago)

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar expressed concerns to other leaders over the company's ability to pay for future computing contracts if revenue did not grow fast enough, the report said.

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Global News - Technology (4 weeks ago)

Some AI industry and research leaders are wondering when the government's talk will turn into action. Evan Solomon told Global News that big things are coming.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

In a statement, the province says it has changed how domestic sheep are classified under the Wildlife Act in order to prevent disease from being transmitted in what could be large-scale die-offs in wild herds.

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Global News - Technology (4 weeks ago)

The news comes days after CEO Tony Staffieri told shareholders that Rogers needed to reduce its operating costs and capital investment plans.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

An investigation by Radio-Canada's Enquête program showed that fake maple syrup was being sold on Quebec grocery store shelves. Producers at one Quebec sugar shack tried both pure and bogus syrup and highlighted the differences.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

They say it happened sometime between 8 p.m. Apr. 23 and 8 a.m. Apr. 24 in the marsh area of the park — and are looking to hear from anyone who's aware of a firearm being illegally discharged.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

Prince Edward Island's oyster growers have been hit hard by MSX and dermo, two diseases that are harmless to people but can be fatal to the mollusk. They say P.E.I.'s industry is being wiped out.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

Chances are, at some point, everyone encounters a not-so-welcome visitor in or around their home. Perhaps a destructive squirrel in the attic, a smelly skunk under the porch or a raccoon absolutely destroying garbage bins — but this story, dear reader, is about a family of otters.

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CBC - Technology (4 weeks ago)

A cidery in eastern Newfoundland has been submerging their bubbly beverages beneath the waves for some additional flavour.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A new study looks at the predator-prey relationship between the seals and polar bears. The researchers say that relationship should be taken into account when establishing marine protected areas.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Parks Canada is taking steps to protect a rare coastal plant, the Gulf of St. Lawrence beach pinweed, at Kouchibouguac and Prince Edward Island national parks.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A Gatineau woman said she's taken aback after the city warned her she could face a $400 fine over the bird feeder in her backyard.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Hot off the heels of the Artemis II mission around the moon that included Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Canadian has been announced for another space mission.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Western University researchers have released a striking new image of the planetary nebula Tc 1, offering fresh insight into the cosmic origins of "buckyballs," spherical carbon molecules first detected in space by the same team 15 years ago.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Whale-sized, monstrous octopuses prowled the seas during the Age of Dinosaurs, snatching prey with their huge tentacles and crunching them with powerful jaws, fossils from B.C. and Japan suggest.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The shooting death of a Calgary-born astrophysicist in mid-February in front of his Southern California residence sent shockwaves through his academic and professional circles.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Before she died at age 96, Doreen Edna Buhler lived a difficult but remarkable life. But death was not the end of Buhler's story. As part of her final wishes, she donated her remains to the University of Alberta's Anatomical Gifts Program to further a future generation of medical professionals.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds on Mars as scientists strive to learn whether the Red Planet ever harboured life. Five of the seven diverse organic compounds, which were confirmed in an experiment by the six-wheeled rover in rock that formed in a dried lakebed near the planet's equator, had never previously been...

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Other countries are looking to end animal testing but in Canada, progress has been slow. CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks spoke with researchers working on alternative technologies to replace animal testing, who hope regulators will soon get on board.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The N.W.T. SPCA says it's gotten concerns from tourists and residents alike for years over the care and conditions of animals, and the current legislation limits how and when authorities can intervene to protect an animal.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, were summoned for 'voluntary interviews' with Paris prosecutors following a search at the French premises of X.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The Northern Expedition ferry, serving Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, is travelling at lower speeds in an effort to reduce the risk of hitting humpback whales and other marine mammals in the region.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A growing number of P.E.I. farmers are using agricultural drones to give them a head start on the season. Spring time is muddy on the Island, making it almost impossible for heavy trucks and tractors to get into fields. But the drone is adding a couple of extra weeks to get work done before planting. Nancy Russell and drone operator Aaron Adetuyi...

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

CBC News has learned from a senior government source that Marineland — the permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont. — is requesting $10 million to $20 million in a federal loan to move up to 30 belugas and four dolphins to aquariums across the U.S.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

The group says more countries are adopting laws restricting social media use for children.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

Cook will turn the CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware engineering, John Tenus, on Sept. 1 while remaining involved with the company as executive chairman.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

'Technology has come a long way in that time, and these devices will no longer be supported moving forward,' an Amazon spokesperson wrote to Global News.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

The government of Alberta is expected to table legislation this week that would make the switch to Daylight Saving Time permanent for the province.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

Three of the experts on the 11-member panel say the bill should regulate AI chatbots, though opinion on the idea of age restrictions on access to social media is more varied.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A new all-electric passenger ferry is moving ahead and while it will reduce underwater noise pollution, marine mammal experts and researchers says it is increasing another risk to humpback whales.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A salmon war is bubbling up in the waters of Atlantic Canada. On one side are fish farmers who raise salmon in ocean pens. On the other is a conservation group called the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A Transport Canada survey that asks drivers to weigh in on car headlight glare closes April 20, 2026. Experts and everyday drivers in Nova Scotia have some strong opinions to share.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Japan issued an advisory Monday for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake in northern coastal areas, induced by a major earthquake earlier in the day.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The spring lobster season gets underway on April 25 this year, one week earlier than the traditional start date of May 1. That's causing problems for at least one of the Island's larger harbours. CBC's Nancy Russell explains.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he's already taking their stable by storm.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon's north coast is shedding light on how climate change could dramatically affect the Arctic landscape in years to come.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

In the warm waters emanating from Ontario's largest nuclear plant, fish are gathering by the thousands. Ahead of an Earth Day livestream, CBC News got a rare look at what some call a 'fish city,' a striking scene scientists say may signal a changing Great Lakes ecosystem.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says while there's been a fair amount of discussion about Antrhopic's Mythos, no one knows yet the full implications of this latest AI advance.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead Greenland shark had washed up on the shores of northwestern Ireland, she was gobsmacked. Not only are the massive and ancient ocean dwellers notoriously elusive, but they usually make their homes in the remote depths of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

The meeting comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration acknowledges the advanced capabilities of Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how AI could help protect important ecosystems; get an update on offshore wind in the U.S.; and find out why Parks Canada is connecting with social media influencers.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

An unusually large troop of chimpanzees displayed cooperation and social cohesion for decades, until something shifted and they started to turn on each other.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Jeremy Hansen sat down with CBC News to share some of his insights, like how he felt during lift-off, the joy the mission brought him, and that one time he accidentally let a water bag explode in the capsule.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation say they are entering a crucial phase of a study to establish the feasibility of turning Churchill into a year-round maritime hub.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

"I respect and acknowledge the work that's been done and the concern where that policy proposal came from," Culture Minister Marc Miller told reporters on Parliament Hill.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A popular fertilizer that helps feed most of the world can degrade nearly half of all freshwater bodies on the Canadian Prairies, according to a new study by a group of Manitoba and Saskatchewan researchers. However, one expert says the findings may be an "overstatement."

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

After flying 406,771 kilometres around the moon — the farthest any humans have ever been — Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch are ready to share more of their experiences with the public. CBC will have live coverage of today's news conference as they take questions...

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Etsy has announced it's banning the sale of fur items on the site in August. The Fur Institute of Canada warns the move will hit Indigenous artisans hardest, who often rely on the site as a major source of income.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

The Artemis II astronauts made many mind-blowing images during their historic lunar mission earlier this month. They have two NASA trainers to thank for equipping them with tried-and-true digital SLR cameras and sharing their photo skills.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Just in time for nesting season, volunteers with the Calgary Area NestBox Monitors Society are replacing worn-out bird boxes with newer models. We tagged along to see what's involved and why the work is so important for a variety of species.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

A crunchy, tasty and low-cost apple - that's the end game for a Kitchener ag-bot company. Finite Robotics has developed an orchard robot that helps during the fruit thinning process of the growing season. Their machine removes extra apples to give the remaining ones room to grow. Company president and apple grower Matt Stevens explains how it...

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Teresa Patry, a Vermilion, Alta., farmer and rancher, has two active oil wells operating on her land, which, according to an air quality assessment, are venting a steady stream of potentially dangerous greenhouse gases downwind from where she lives with her family and livestock. But, according to Alberta's energy regulator, everything is operating...

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Julietta Sorensen Kass didn't expect so many people to respond with interest to her social media post offering to gift tobacco she'd grown in her northwest Calgary yard for prayers and ceremonies. She says she's been blessed with connections and so much more in return.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 3.9 magnitude quake north of Shawville, Que., early Tuesday afternoon.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Prince Edward Island is rich with fossils from the Permian period, roughly 290 million years ago. A lot of the known specimens in the province are discovered by children, making the third annual Fossil Day in Charlottetown that much more important for teaching young people how to identify them. CBC P.E.I. went to check it out.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

For decades, this ferocious scavenger has been absent from the Labrador landscape but there's renewed hope the endangered wolverine might be making an official comeback.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Science is under attack. In an era of AI, instant misinformation and hidden agendas, how do you tell the difference between real science and well-packaged fraud? CBC News's Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the peer review process — the critical filter that determines what science the public can trust.

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Global News - Technology (A month ago)

This comes as Australia's current social media ban for youth under 16 years old continues to be a heavy point of contention as to whether this should be an international law.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Researchers are turning to a new high-tech combination of drones, thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to get a new vantage point on Alberta's wild boar problem.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

Conservation groups say recent calls for the provincial government to legalize the hunting of threatened grizzly bears in Alberta aren't justified by science due to a lack of up-to-date population studies.

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CBC - Technology (A month ago)

McGill University's Macdonald Campus has a new greenhouse, which features seven bays, a classroom and demonstration rooms. Staff explain how they plan to use these new facilities.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

Instead of firing artillery weapons or throwing explosives from a helicopter, a Canadian company is using drones for avalanche control.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

The City of Whitehorse is preparing residents for the spring freshet — or spring melt — season, and the possible landslides to follow in the downtown core. Officials say this year's snowpack is similar to 2022, when a series of landslides closed Robert Service Way for weeks and put homes at risk.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

While their trip looked like fun during the numerous news conferences and videos we saw, the four astronauts were hard at work with scientific observations, medical experiments and exercise. And they also had to deal with unexpected issues.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in March, found that there are 325 species of migratory fish crossing international borders that need deliberate action in order to survive.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the European Union have all dedicated funding and detailed roadmaps to replace animal testing in research settings. And while Canada has a strategy to replace animals used in chemical and toxicity testing, there is still no plan for those used in biomedical testing.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

After slingshotting around the moon, the Artemis II mission is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean tonight. Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques knows exactly what hurtling back to Earth feels like.

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CBC - Technology (2 months ago)

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.

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