While Canada’s lagging innovation performance is nothing new, the ongoing US trade war and economic crisis have made addressing it a more urgent concern. During a MaRS Discovery District panel Thursday morning, leaders from Blue J, the Canadian Shield Institute, the University of Toronto (U of T), and North South Ventures unpacked some of their…
Andy Burnham was announced as Labour leader today at around 12.15pm and will become prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer resigns at Buckingham Palace, presumably around 11.30 – 12pm. In a speech he promised “the most significant change moment in our politics for 40 years”, arguing that the UK took a wrong turn…
Prime Video’s highly anticipated live-action God of War series has hit a major setback, as star Ryan Hurst will no longer portray Kratos following a serious injury sustained during production. According to a report from Deadline, Hurst tore his bicep while performing a stunt on set in Vancouver. The injury required surgery, and with an…
by Emilliana R. Simon Thomas: The results from our Purpose in Life quiz reveal how people of different ages, races, and political orientations pursue meaningful goals… Do you feel like what you do and who you are in the world matters? Do you have a sense that your actions are meaningful, and contribute to or…
by Olivia Young: Soy milk might be the original dairy milk alternative, but oat milk is most definitely the trendiest… Both are far better for the environment than cow’s milk, mostly because of the methane emissions that come from animal agriculture. But which is greener? Each crop emits a similar amount of greenhouse gases and uses…
Summer is always the season when I end up serving the most meals for a crowd—and that’s just how I like it. Friends drop by, family comes into town, and one thing is certain: everyone is hungry. Thankfully, peak summer is made for fresh, easy recipes that come together fast. Think laid-back grilling, dishes you…
Donna Quesada: Well, Gangaji, the first thing I want to say is, thank you! Thank you for joining us, and I know that our Awaken listeners will appreciate your time, as well, and will love what you have to share with us. Gangaji: Oh, thank you for inviting me. Happy to be with you. DONNA:…
Shigar valley & the mighty walls of Karakurm ranges This is what love looks like! Awaken Mother Earth Awaken Daily Quote Source: AWAKEN The post Our Sacred Planet Mother Earth in all of it’s Amazing Beauty and the Quote of the Day 205 appeared first on Awaken.
Faced with a tech industry built on extraction, Indigenous technologists are exploring ways to build tools while protecting cultural and data sovereignty. At the Indigenous AI Gathering at Montréal AI institute Mila this week, Indigenous scholars, tech workers, and AI researchers delved into the tension between generative AI’s significant use of data and the ways…
St. John’s-based SiftMed announced today that it has secured another $5 million CAD in seed funding to expand the reach of its AI-powered medical claim document review software. “Our mission is to uncover facts that change lives.” Holly Hill, SiftMed In 2010, the American Medical Association said that one in five medical claims is mishandled…
