With the world in a state of seemingly endless turmoil, rather than jump into the new age fad of labeling this time as a great awakening, it is wiser to look at the lack of awareness related to how we arrived at this moment in time, and what we can do to move through it….
The federal government unveiled long-awaited reforms to Canada’s privacy laws today, handing authority previously held by Canada’s privacy commissioner to the as-of-yet-unestablished Canadian Digital Safety Commission (CDSC). The reforms were announced this afternoon in a technical briefing that came on the heels of Bill C-36. The bill, dubbed the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act…
It’s been nine years since Michelle Obama was First Lady of the United States. Yet on Sunday (June 14), Josh Hokit seemingly had her top of mind during an exhibition at the White House. The UFC fighter came under fire overnight, into Monday, after calling Mrs. Obama “a man” following his win. Since then, UFC…
DMX‘s ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, is speaking out following their son, Xavier Simmons’s, remarks about being the rapper’s “original family” during a recent street renaming ceremony. RELATED: WATCH: DMX’s Youngest Son Plays ‘Ruff Ryders’ Anthem’ On The Piano DMX’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out Following Their Son’s Remarks About Being The Rapper’s “Original Family” According to TheGrio, on Friday,…
Some movies want you to fall in love with the story. Obsession takes that idea, flips it on its head, and reminds you that sometimes love can become something much darker. I walked into the cinema expecting a supernatural horror film with a few decent scares, but I walked out having experienced something far more…
A former BDC Capital principal is suing the Crown corporation for alleged wrongful termination, BetaKit has learned. In a court filing, Priniotakis alleged that he was fired for failing to sign a confidentiality agreement related to an investigation he had prompted after he complained about a “hostile work environment.” Emmanuel Priniotakis, a former principal investor…
Kitchener-Waterloo-based OpenText said it will create 400 new jobs in Ireland as Prime Minister Mark Carney advanced relations with the country in a state visit last week. The news: Information management software provider OpenText announced on Friday that it will invest 105 million euros ($170 million CAD) into its Irish operations, creating 400 new jobs…
As Toronto hosts World Cup soccer, the Government of Canada and City of Toronto have revealed up to $900,000 in funding to create a new, local sports technology accelerator that will deliver annual programming to as many as 60 soccer and other sports tech startups. The news: The federal government revealed today that, through FedDev…
Montréal-based Nuvei is set to acquire fellow payments processor Payoneer for $2.75 billion USD ($3.8 billion CAD) as part of a global expansion effort. The news: After Reuters reported talks between the two companies last week, Nuvei and Payoneer made the acquisition agreement official on Monday morning. Nuvei will acquire shares of the Nasdaq-listed company…
Brazil saw two fatal airborne incidents unfold on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend. And while the internet is still in disbelief, particularly over the bungee jumping failure, another tragic accident is being mentioned in viral reactions. A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field on…
