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CSIS warns 'smart city' technology can open door to attacks, foreign interference

CSIS warns 'smart city' technology can open door to attacks, foreign interference

OTTAWA — Canada's intelligence service warns that technological innovations adopted by municipalities could be exploited by adversaries such as the Chinese government to harvest sensitive data, target diaspora communities and interfere in elections.
'Dystopian nightmare': Security necklace faces criticism

'Dystopian nightmare': Security necklace faces criticism

An advertisement for a security necklace is drawing criticism for creating a false sense of security.
TikTok is Canada's least trusted social media platform: TMU study

TikTok is Canada's least trusted social media platform: TMU study

TORONTO — TikTok is experiencing the fastest rate of growth among Canadians, but is also the least trusted social media platform in the country, a new report said.
CRTC lowers some wholesale internet rates by 10 per cent as part of broader review

CRTC lowers some wholesale internet rates by 10 per cent as part of broader review

TORONTO — Canada’s national telecommunications regulator is lowering some wholesale internet rates by 10 per cent as it launches a review aimed at bolstering competition and lowering consumer costs.
TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

One academic says WeChat raises greater concerns than TikTok, which faces limited bans in Canada
B.C. digital arts firms see largest staff bump in years

B.C. digital arts firms see largest staff bump in years

Average local employment grew in 2023 after inconsistent growth over past half-decade
Advisory firms recommend Ritchie Bros. shareholders vote against IAA deal

Advisory firms recommend Ritchie Bros. shareholders vote against IAA deal

VANCOUVER — A report by Institutional Shareholder Services recommends shareholders of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. vote against the company's deal to buy automotive salvage company IAA Inc.
Bell and Telus customers will face higher roaming rates beginning next week

Bell and Telus customers will face higher roaming rates beginning next week

TORONTO — Some Canadians will pay more to use their cellphones while travelling abroad beginning next week. Telus and Bell say they are raising roaming rates, effective March 8 and 9, respectively.
What is TikTok doing with my data and should I ditch the app?

What is TikTok doing with my data and should I ditch the app?

TORONTO — TikTok has been in the spotlight this week after the federal government announced it was banning the social media app from its devices days after Canadian privacy commissioners began investigating the company.
B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

"Effective immediately, the TikTok app will not be permitted from government-issued mobile devices," said Minister of Citizens' Services Lisa Beare.
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