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An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBC.ca: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blasted social media giant Meta on Monday over its decision to block local news as wildfires continue to force thousands of Canadians from their homes. “Right now in an emer… Continue reading Trudeau Denounces Meta’s News Block As Fires Force Evacuations
How can you spot an engineer? It can be tricky, but it is a little easier in Canada. That’s because many Canadian engineers have been through the Ritual of the …read more Continue reading Canadian Engineers? They Have a Ring About Them
Telecommunications giant Telus says it is trimming 6,000 jobs, citing its need to free up cash flow and remain competitive. CBC.ca reports: The cuts involve 4,000 positions at its main Telus business and 2,000 at Telus International and include offers … Continue reading Canadian Telecom Giant Telus To Cut 6,000 Jobs
Canadians will soon be able to access and apply for more federal government services online — from passports to payments, says Canada’s first minister of citizens’ services. From a report: Terry Beech says he’s also open to innovation and using new te… Continue reading Canadian Government Services To Become ‘Digital First’
Starting today, Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will no longer be able to view or share news links or see videos and photos published by publishers and broadcasters. Engadget reports: Meta made the decision in response to Canadian legislators pa… Continue reading Facebook and Instagram’s News Blackout In Canada Starts Today
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBC.ca: A government program meant to attract highly skilled tech workers from the U.S. closed for applications the day after it launched when it hit its maximum number of applicants. Last month, Immigration Min… Continue reading Program To Attract Tech Workers From the US Hits Capacity On Opening Day
Dorte Mandrup has been commissioned to design the new Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Canada. The unusual building, which is inspired by snowdrifts, will be partially buried into the ground, offering protection from extreme weather conditions while en… Continue reading Snowdrift-inspired Inuit center becomes part of Canadian tundra
Google said Thursday it will remove Canadian news content from its search, news and discover products after a new law meant to compensate media outlets comes into force. CBC.ca reports: “We’re disappointed it has come to this. We don’t take this decisi… Continue reading Google To Remove News Links In Canada In Response To Online News Law
Suncor, one of the largest energy companies in North America, has suffered a cyber attack that left Canadian motorists unable to make gas station purchases with payment cards, and even disabled car washes.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Secu… Continue reading Over 1500 gas stations disrupted in Canada, after energy giant hacked
Canada has launched a bid to attract techies working in the USA on the notorious H-1B visa, by offering them the chance to move north. From a report: The offer, announced on Wednesday as part of the nation’s first ever tech talent strategy, means H-1B … Continue reading Canada Plans Brain Drain of H-1B Visa Holders, With No-Job, No-Worries Work Permits