Be careful with emoji, because they are legally binding in Canada
Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»
Study proposes large-scale biomanufacturing workflow to produce natural killer cells and extracellular vesicles
A team of uOttawa Faculty of Medicine researchers have developed a path to a biomanufacturing process that could potentially transform how Canada generates immunotherapeutic materials—specifically natural killer cells and extracellular vesicles (EV.....»»
Rightsholders Seek Broad and Flexible Sports Piracy Blockades in Canada
Canada's piracy-blocking efforts continue, with rightsholders applying for a new court order aimed at preventing live sports piracy. Bell, Rogers, Fubo TV and others request new measures to block infringing IP addresses during NHL, NBA, and Premier L.....»»
The Best Apps for the Solar Eclipse
Here are the best apps for viewing and learning about the 2024 solar eclipse. People all over the world are preparing for the total solar eclipse set to pass across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8. Many are set to t.....»»
Apple says Palestinian flag emoji recommendation when "Jerusalem" is typed on iPhone will be fixed
Apple says a bug is causing iPhone keyboards to recommend the Palestinian flag emoji when a user types "Jerusalem." Apple's recent iOS 17.4.1 update made a change to the iPhone that has thrust the company into the middle of a debate it likely w.....»»
Canada readies for another "explosive" wildfire season
Canada is bracing for another "explosive" wildfire season after last year's marked the worst that Canadians have ever known, federal officials said Wednesday......»»
"I cried a little": from Texas to Canada, the awe and beauty of solar eclipse
The day died and was reborn a few minutes later Monday in the southern United States. There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the moon fully eclipse the sun and briefly plunge the world into darkness......»»
When is the next total solar eclipse?
Monday's total solar eclipse in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has been and gone. So when is the next chance to experience this spectacular celestial phenomenon?.....»»
Wolfe Automotive enters U.S., buys two Montana dealerships
Wolfe Automotive Group, of Calgary, Alberta, in Canada, has purchased its first two U.S. dealerships......»»
When is the NEXT total solar eclipse?
Monday's total solar eclipse in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has been and gone. So when is the next chance to experience this spectacular celestial phenomenon?.....»»
Google Officially Launches its “Find My Device” Feature for Android
The feature will initially roll-out for users in the US and Canada, with a global release in the future. The post Google Officially Launches its “Find My Device” Feature for Android appeared first on Phandroid. It took a while,.....»»
After pushing cloud storage, TV provider to auto-delete 61-day-old DVR recordings
Customers originally had 365 days to enjoy the recordings. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Canadian telecom Bell Canada has been pushing its cloud-based DVR service to its Fibe TV subscribers for years. While it has given custom.....»»
Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024: Watch Online, What Time, Path of Totality
Here’s how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada......»»
Fining big polluters can reduce environmental damage, but only if the fines match the crimes
Some of Canada's biggest employers have a poor track record of abiding by environmental laws. When laws are broken corporate leaders don't go to prison; instead, the company is fined. But the fines are rarely severe enough to scare them into changing.....»»
The Latest: Moon begins blocking sun over Pacific Ocean
A total solar eclipse crossing North America on Monday will darken skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots......»»
Ocean floor a "reservoir" of plastic pollution, study finds
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor. The article, "Plastics in the deep sea—A global estima.....»»
How agroecology can be part of a "just transition" for Canada"s food system
Problems in Canada's food system are being felt from field to fork—and they are increasingly hard to swallow......»»
Ford delays EV pickup, utilities as it expands hybrid options
The automaker said it is delaying the start of production at its under-construction Blue Oval City plant in Tennessee from late 2025 to 2026. It is also postponing production of three-row EV utilities at a facility in Canada from 2025 to 2027......»»
School board social media lawsuits: For too long, we"ve sought individual solutions to a collective problem
Four of the largest school boards in Canada are suing the companies behind popular social media apps Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok. According to the Ontario boards, students are "experiencing an attention, learning and mental health cri.....»»
What to know about next week"s total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada
North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun......»»
Canada lynx historic range in US likely wider than previously thought
A broader past could mean a brighter future for Canada lynx in the U.S., according to recent research. The study, published in the journal Biological Conservation, indicates that lynx might do well in the future in parts of Utah, central Idaho and th.....»»