Canada is launching a fund to boost its artificial intelligence sector and creating a new AI safety institute as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to roll out spending announcements in advance of a new budget. The government unveiled a C$2.4 billion (US$1.8 billion) package of measures related to artificial intelligence on Sunday. The centrepiece is …
The funding follows recent calls to increase Canada’s AI computing power. The governments of Canada and Québec have earmarked $16 million to create an AI computing cluster at Université Laval. The investment is intended to support the purchase of the computing infrastructure needed for Université Laval to host the Pan-Canadian AI Compute Environment (PAICE) …
Independent telecom TekSavvy says the federal regulator must urgently level the playing field when it comes to internet competition amid a shrinking market for small providers. The Chatham, Ont.-based carrier appeared before the CRTC on Friday as the commission held the final day of a week-long hearing that heard from 22 groups, including major and …
Open this photo in gallery: The Rogers Building, the green-topped corporate campus of Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications is seen in downtown Toronto, Ontario, July 14, 2022.CHRIS HELGREN/Reuters Thousands of Rogers Communications Inc. customers in Ontario briefly reported issues with their internet and television service on Thursday evening, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.ca. Downdetector, …
A new competitive front is emerging in Canada’s home-internet business. A recent promotional offer from Rogers Communications Inc. RCI-B-T on fixed-wireless home internet has telecom analysts watching for signs that the service could become more popular in Canada – and possibly erode the sector’s profitability. Fixed wireless refers to the provision of home-internet service via …
Tesla’s odd but undeniably unique-looking Cybertruck has been spotted in the wild in the United States several times over the past few weeks (including this one with what looks like a matte black wrap), but this might be the first time the eagerly anticipated vehicle has made an appearance in Canada. Phil G shared photos …
A new study examines how Quebec has maintained its massive video game sector, which contributes $1.4 billion to the province’s economy annually. The report was commissioned by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Quebec (the non-profit organization representing Quebec’s gaming industry) with funding from Montreal’s Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight). Conducted by Montreal’s Habo Studio, …
Fire, smoke, and air quality depiction on June 28th, 2023 EPA In my writing, I enjoy intertwining my passions for weather, climate, science, sports, and music. This piece is a perfect example of that. Currently, parts of Quebec and Ontario are being devastated by wildfires, and the prevailing wind patterns are carrying the smoke into …
Topline The haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires that smothered New York and New England in dark clouds Tuesday night is expected to linger throughout the week, and intensify in some areas as officials urge residents to stay inside and schools cancel outdoor activity amid “unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality levels. Yankee Stadium was masked …