The shambles of the Iowa caucuses reconfirms that electronic voting is still a long way off
The recent Iowa caucuses debacle reminded me of two things. First, my about-face as a member of the New Brunswick Commission on Electoral Reform with respect to electronic voting. Second, further confirmation that the electronic infrastructure continues to be an impediment in advancing digital democracy. The 21st century has empowered humanity with electronic connectivity and…
Critics believe recommendations have the very real potential to limit how freely Canadians can access the Internet and what content they’ll be able to find when they do
Concern is growing over proposed changes to the federal approach to governing broadcasting in Canada. After two days of almost baffling silence following the release of a report calling for sweeping changes to how – and over what – the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) exercises its regulatory powers, pundits and politicians are starting…
After a ton of hype and years of anticipation, the fifth generation of wireless networks is starting to become a reality. There is a belief that 5G could have an effect on our lives more drastic than any technology shift since the Internet became a thing
After a ton of hype and years of anticipation, the fifth generation of wireless networks is starting to become a reality. There is a belief that 5G could have an effect on our lives more drastic than any technology shift since the Internet became a thing. How can this be? Well, low latency, speed, and…
The rising interpersonal venom on the Internet is a distressing sign of the times
If you’re middle aged or better and have a sense of life before the Internet, information technology and all of the associated foofaraw, you may also remember the value of polite speech. It was extremely rare in my youth to witness profanity first-hand in what might still be called polite society. That included family relations,…
Rashmi Aimiuwu talks about how research is increasingly important for shoppers and what Southcentre Mall has done to help
Rashmi Aimiuwu is marketing director at Southcentre Mall. What the new e-commerce tool you’ve introduced for shoppers? Aimiuwu: Search. Find. ShopNOW is an online platform developed by Oxford Properties. It has been recently introduced at some of Canada’s most successful shopping centres – including Calgary’s Southcentre Mall. Search. Find. ShopNOW brings convenience to customers by…
Lauren Haw on how Zoocasa seeks to streamline the often-emotional real estate journey for clients
Lauren Haw is Zoocasa's CEO and broker of record. What is Zoocasa and what does it do? Haw: At Zoocasa, we provide intelligent, modern real estate services through the seamless integration of technology and our full-service brokerage team. We aspire for a real estate experience that’s enhanced by technology, but grounded in human connections. Real…
Nearly 84% of Internet users bought goods or services online in 2018, spending $57.4 billion, up from $18.9 billion in 2012: StatsCan
By Troy Media More Canadians are using the Internet, with people in Alberta and British Columbia leading the way. A report released on Tuesday by Statistics Canada said the share of Canadians aged 15 and older who used the Internet was 91 per cent in 2018, with more seniors reporting Internet use (71 per cent).…
Telus: investment will support the creation of 20,000 additional jobs across the province over the next five years
Political leaders are welcoming the announcement by Telus that it plans to invest $16 billion in Alberta over the next five years. The project will create 5,000 jobs, the company stated, to connect homes, businesses and schools to its high-speed, fibre-optic cable network. The communications company stated the network will give Albertans better access to…
Where’s the evidence that the values this new world order has created produce happiness, fulfilment and the well-lived life?
A great article by Andrew Marantz in a recent issue of the New Yorker called Silicon Valley’s Crisis of Conscience details the struggle of American big tech to find its soul. The central theme is the growing awareness of big tech CEOs and senior executives that their endeavours are causing massive societal psychological harm. None…
Jason Masherah of Upper Deck talks about avoiding scams, particularly in the online marketplace
Jason Masherah is president of the trading card company Upper Deck. Can you explain the number of scams related to your industry that have been going on lately and why this is happening? Masherah: Trading cards and memorabilia have been a longtime target for these types of scams. Quite frankly, it was the reason Upper…
The recent Iowa caucuses debacle reminded me of two things. First, my about-face as a member of the New Brunswick Commission on Electoral Reform with respect to electronic voting. Second, further confirmation that the electronic infrastructure continues to be an impediment in advancing digital democracy. The 21st century has empowered humanity with electronic connectivity and…
