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New area code coming to B.C. in 2025

New area code coming to B.C. in 2025

The 257 area code will be launched to increase the supply of phone numbers in the province
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AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

Artificial intelligence could be used in your health care. Here are some AI risks and benefits that experts recommend you discuss with your health-care provider.
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How to take your phone around the world and avoid hefty roaming charges

How to take your phone around the world and avoid hefty roaming charges

An eSIM, a rewritable chip that connects to a local network within a destination, eliminates the need for a physical SIM card.
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Don Murray is ‘going for growth’ as Safe Software's CEO

Don Murray is ‘going for growth’ as Safe Software's CEO

BIV C-Suite Awards: After three decades, Safe Software is entering a new chapter under one chief executive
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Roaming rate hikes, lack of flexibility leading to higher cellphone bills: experts

Roaming rate hikes, lack of flexibility leading to higher cellphone bills: experts

TORONTO — Experts say Canadian travellers face among the highest fees for international roaming on their cellphones after years of rate hikes by the country's largest carriers. Gerry Wall, president of Wall Communications Inc.
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Tight deadlines on software projects can put safety at risk: survey

Tight deadlines on software projects can put safety at risk: survey

TORONTO — A new survey says a majority of software engineers and developers feel tight project deadlines can put safety at risk.
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Vancouver biotech inks $800M partnership with Novo Nordisk

Vancouver biotech inks $800M partnership with Novo Nordisk

Vancouver company co-founded by Pieter Cullis specializes in genetic medicine delivery platform
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RCMP offer B.C. municipalities help with cybersecurity

RCMP offer B.C. municipalities help with cybersecurity

RCMP Cpl. Vinh Ngo wants police, all levels of government to collaborate on fighting cybercrime
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Vancouver's former unicorn Thinkific shakes up board of directors

Vancouver's former unicorn Thinkific shakes up board of directors

Digital platform operator had reached a $1.25B valuation after its 2021 IPO, now worth about $239 million
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Made-in-B.C. breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Made-in-B.C. breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Engineers develop a new mechanical valve that mimics the performance of tissue valves while offering lifelong durability, with exciting prospects for pediatric patients
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