Published: February 11th, 2021
The innovative chops on display in Western Canada deserves special attention. A struggling economy ravaged by uncertain oil prices since 2014 has forced Western provinces to bet big on emerging technology. Not only has it led to a swell of innovation in the energy sector, but a flourishing tech community.
Vancouver’s tech talent has grown by nearly 50 per cent since 2014, outpacing both Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. A burgeoning technology scene in Calgary and Edmonton has also drawn worldwide attention, while local governments have made huge strides in delivering data into the hands of its citizens.
Technicity West brought together industry experts and public sector employees for an afternoon of education and inspiration.
Winnipeg Free Press By: Ryan Thorpe | Posted: 7:21 PM CST Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021
Four Winnipeg firefighters implicated in a 2020 racist incident in which they refused to help treat an Indigenous woman and delayed her transportation to hospital have been removed from active duty.
Four Winnipeg firefighters implicated in a 2020 racist incident in which they refused to help treat an Indigenous woman and delayed her transportation to hospital have been removed from active duty.
The firefighters at the centre of the controversy which sparked a third-party investigation and outrage from Indigenous leaders were placed on administrative leave Thursday evening, three sources with knowledge of the situation told the
Brian Bowman. (File photo)
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Winnipeg s mayor is requesting that the public be fully informed of a new long-term land use and servicing plan being put forth by the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) in response to concerns raised by Manitoba municipal councils.
A motion by Mayor Brian Bowman is recommending that City Council request a publicly released draft of Plan20-50 from the WMR.
The WMR is also asked in the motion to allow all 18 municipal councils within its jurisdiction an opportunity to review and formally approve draft Plan20-50 before it is sent to the Manitoba government for consideration.