Experiencing and learning about history should be available to everyone. That is a guiding belief at the Manitoba Museum, which will now offer a new way for visitors with visual impairments to experience its exhibits. That recent addition is Aira, a mobile app that lets users access a live interpreterContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/oFXwHAFU_LE On a recent episode of Coffee with Genny B, host Genny Sacco-Bak sat down with Ben Myers, CEO of Robin.Guide, to unpack the often-confusing world of technology, digital communication, and AI. Genny opened the conversation by admitting what many people feel: tech jargon like SEO, coding, and digital systemsContinue Reading
With the world becoming increasingly busy, it is becoming even trickier to stand out online. Volunteer Manitoba notes that this is especially true for nonprofits that may not have the time or resources to dedicate efforts to an online and social media presence. Executive Director Ashley Seymour says that manyContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/-CYemO5FXyM When most Winnipeggers think about technology, they picture phones, apps, or the latest gadgets. But behind those screens are professionals shaping how people connect, engage, and build community. One of them is Paulo Douglas, a Brazilian-born software development leader now calling Winnipeg home. Paulo leads a development team atContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/wALoGOdWbxI In a world flooded with filtered perfection and influencer glam, David Jachetta’s story stands out not for its polish but for its purpose. Long before he became a recognizable face on Instagram and a sought-after content creator, David was just a university student with a class project, a passionContinue Reading
As part of its initiative to improve health care for Manitobans, the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) has added its first surgical robot. This multi-million dollar da Vinci Xi surgical robot will have a snowball effect for the province, says Dr. Edward Buchel, a surgeon and the site lead for surgeryContinue Reading
Beeps and ringing within a hospital often bring a sense of unease. However, alarms of a new AI weapon scanner at the Health Sciences Centre’s (HSC) emergency departments have made staff and patients feel safer. Chief Operating Officer of HSC, Dr. Shawn Young, says the decision to introduce the scannersContinue Reading
Two environmental organizations are putting their money where their mouths are. Climate Change Connections Manitoba and Manitoba’s Climate Action Team are holding challenges for Manitoba high schoolers to use their creative skills to raise awareness of innovative climate solutions and to have a chance to earn some cash. Jennifer MacRae,Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/TXl0livnVdg The Role of Research Manitoba in Strengthening Winnipeg’s Future Every day, the average person makes between 33,000 and 35,000 decisions. Some are as simple as choosing between coffee or tea, while others involve life-changing considerations like buying a home or making crucial medical decisions. In today’s digital world, manyContinue Reading
After completing the expansion of its facilities, Grant Park Animal Hospital is now offering computed tomography (CT) scanning and is experiencing a surge in referrals from clinics across the province. The machine is the only human-grade CT available for animals in Manitoba. Dr. Jonas Watson says with five clinics alreadyContinue Reading
