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Union joins opposition to “ill-conceived” telecom rules

Union joins opposition to “ill-conceived” telecom rules

The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada is the latest group to oppose special treatment for U.S. companies looking to enter Canada's telecommunications market.
B.C. tech firms grow in uncertain times

B.C. tech firms grow in uncertain times

Most of B.C.’s largest technology firms have continued to grow despite continued economic uncertainty locally and abroad.
Local firm targets telemarketers with phone firewall

Local firm targets telemarketers with phone firewall

Message system lets online classified sites mask phone numbers to reduce robocalls
Federal policy loopholes give U.S. wireless carriers unfair advantage: Bell Canada

Federal policy loopholes give U.S. wireless carriers unfair advantage: Bell Canada

Bell Canada is calling upon the federal government to address what it says are three loopholes in the country’s wireless policy framework that give an unfair advantage to U.S. wireless carriers wishing to enter the Canadian marketplace.
UNBC announces grad programs at Wood Innovation and Design Centre

UNBC announces grad programs at Wood Innovation and Design Centre

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) announced July 26 it will be offering two new masters programs based at its Wood Innovation and Design Centre, currently under construction in Prince George.
BCUC grants conditional approval to FortisBC for smart meter installation

BCUC grants conditional approval to FortisBC for smart meter installation

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has granted FortisBC conditional approval to install smart meters.
Ministry of Education to implement new student information service

Ministry of Education to implement new student information service

The Ministry of Education announced July 23 that it plans to replace its $100 million student information system, beginning in 2014.
Local tech firm partners with West Vancouver country club on new mower battery

Local tech firm partners with West Vancouver country club on new mower battery

Dynamic Energy Solutions Ltd. (DES), a Vancouver company specializing in power storage products, has developed a lithium-ion battery for Capilano Golf and Country Club's greens mowers.
B.C. companies in the spotlight at renowned digital media convention

B.C. companies in the spotlight at renowned digital media convention

This year’s Special Interest Group on Graphics and Interactive Technologies conference, known as SIGGRAPH 2013, features a number of B.C.-based programmers and digital artists offering high-profile talks and workshops.
B.C. taps into growing telehealth technology trend

B.C. taps into growing telehealth technology trend

Vancouver companies connecting doctors with patients via virtual visits