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Government of British Columbia and DIGITAL continue partnership to support the launch of 1,800 job seekers into tech careers through NPower Canada’s Tech Workforce Development Program
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 10, 2024 – The Government of British Columbia announced the continuation of its partnership with NPower Canada, Microsoft Canada, and CIBC to expand the Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator (CTTA) program, an innovative public-private partnership enabled by DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies. The Government of BC’s renewed investment of $4M […]
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High-speed internet access available in Hartley Bay
Aug. 27, 2024 HARTLEY BAY – People in the village of Hartley Bay now have access to high-speed internet, unlocking reliable, faster access to digital services and economic opportunities. “With this new last-mile infrastructure, people in Hartley Bay can now benefit from high-speed internet and this project will further support the Gitga’at Nation’s thriving eco-tourism […]
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TELUS announces Canada’s fastest and most reliable internet technology is coming to Doig River First Nation
AUGUST 8, 2024 Rose Prairie, B.C. – TELUS and Doig River First Nation, in partnership with All Nations Trust Company, the Government of Canada, the Government of B.C. and the Northern Development Initiative Trust, celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for TELUS PureFibre, which will enable faster, more reliable internet and wireless connectivity in Northeast B.C., unlocking […]
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PacifiCan Supports Innovators in the Interior with $1.6M Investment for Tech Upgrades – Techcouver
August 7, 2024 Exciting things are happening in the Interior, according to the federal government, which this week invested in local innovators to advance the regional economy with technological upgrades. The Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Harjit Sajjan, announced $1.6 million in PacifiCan funding for three Kamloops-based organizations. “Innovators and […]
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Operator Walkthrough Lab Delivered for Indigenous Water Operator Capacity Building
kama.ai is pleased to announce that a consortium led by Commnunity Circle, and including Transform Interactive, BI Pure Water, University of British Columbia, and kama.ai, developed and launched an interactive Operator Walkthrough Lab (OWL) water plant operator training application. OWL allows Indigenous community members to gain experience in water plant operations without leaving their communities […]
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TELUS brings the fastest home internet speeds to customers in Western Canada with new PureFibre 5 Gigabit Internet
JULY 30, 2024 Vancouver, B.C. – TELUS is bringing the fastest PureFibre home internet to Western Canada with the introduction of its PureFibre 5 Gigabit Internet plan, a substantial leap forward in internet technology, offering customers the fastest symmetrical download and upload speeds. As the only 100 per cent pure fibre-to-the-home provider in Western Canada, […]
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Taku River Tlingit First Nation, Atlin getting high-speed internet
July 23, 2024 ATLIN – Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Atlin community members are one step closer to high-speed internet access with the construction of new connectivity infrastructure. “This project is years in the making and is the result of community, government and business coming together with creative connectivity solutions,” said Nathan Cullen, MLA […]
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Fostering Change: How Corporate Allies Support Indigenous Digital Equity
July 22, 2024 We are thrilled to highlight the incredible efforts of one of our corporate partners, Microsoft, which has demonstrated significant support in co-creating bright digital futures for First Nations communities by enabling digital equity and transformation. During our 2023 Season of Giving campaign to raise funds for the Digital Skills Bursary Fund, Microsoft […]
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AI presents opportunities and challenges to Indigenous collaborators trying to retain languages – The Globe and Mail
The Lauwelnew Tribal School and what is now known as FirstVoices joined forces more than 20 years ago to bring ethical Indigenous language tools online. Almost all First Nations languages in B.C. are currently endangered. Dr. Patrick Littell, associate research officer at the federal government’s Digital Technologies Research Centre, whose work revolves around Indigenous language […]
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Predator Ridge Installs SenseNet Wildfire Detection System to Equip Resort Community with Immediate Notification of Wildfire through Advanced Integration of AI, Sensors and Satellite Data
VERNON, CANADA, July 04, 2024– SenseNet, a Vancouver-based company providing the most comprehensive, rapid wildfire detection solution on the market, announced today that Predator Ridge, one of Canada’s leading four-season resort communities, has commercially installed the company’s advanced technology integrating advanced sensors, AI algorithms, and real-time data analysis to provide highly accurate and early alerts […]
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