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Why these B.C. companies are at the forefront of therapeutics

Why these B.C. companies are at the forefront of therapeutics

Local scientists and life sciences companies are helping to advance a significant evolution in drug development.
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Machine decision-making in B.C. government must be fair and transparent, conference hears

Machine decision-making in B.C. government must be fair and transparent, conference hears

BC Ombudsperson staff highlight fairness principles and fairness challenges to consider when developing artificial intelligence systems.
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Amazon to hire 6,000 workers in Canada for full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs

Amazon to hire 6,000 workers in Canada for full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs

TORONTO — Amazon.com Inc. says it is ramping up to hire more than 6,000 people across Canada. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant says the new hires will cover full-time, seasonal and part-time roles.
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'Love robots' are moving into this B.C. seniors home

'Love robots' are moving into this B.C. seniors home

Kiwi and Mango will be spreading robotic love on the weekends.
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SFU professor-led team dives deep into this space study in Texas

SFU professor-led team dives deep into this space study in Texas

The project led by Burnaby-based professor Andrew Blaber could provide new details about how to keep astronauts healthier for future space missions.
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Kirk LaPointe: Elon Musk’s Canadian connections, as detailed in new biography

Kirk LaPointe: Elon Musk’s Canadian connections, as detailed in new biography

Walter Isaacson book offers insight into the controversial tech titan
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Canadian tech organization urges 'responsible' approach to AI regulation

Canadian tech organization urges 'responsible' approach to AI regulation

TORONTO — An organization representing more than 150 Canadian tech companies is calling on the country to take a sensitive but speedy approach to artificial intelligence.
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BC Hydro’s Powertech Labs expands into U.S.

BC Hydro’s Powertech Labs expands into U.S.

Powertech Labs' new U.S. subsidiary to focus on hydrogen fueling infrastructure
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TikTok partnerships plentiful in Canada amid bans, foreign interference accusations

TikTok partnerships plentiful in Canada amid bans, foreign interference accusations

TORONTO — In the halls of Parliament, TikTok is banned from civil servants' phones as the government grapples with allegations of foreign interference.
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BC Hydro to build new dual fast EV chargers

BC Hydro to build new dual fast EV chargers

New fast charges coming to Tumbler Ridge, Manning Park, Mackenzie, Surrey this fall
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