Tech News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

This Ontario city wants you to visit Canada's largest telescope August 20, 2018 - 6:18 PM

Randy Attwood remembers visiting the David Dunlap Observatory for the first time as an eight-year-old boy and feeling awestruck as he looked up at the towering 1.88-metre reflector telescope.
Renewable resort: Greek island to run on wind, solar power August 20, 2018 - 1:41 PM

When the blades of its 800-kilowatt wind turbine start turning, the small Greek island of Tilos will become the first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power.
Scientist invents system to track water levels in wells over internet August 20, 2018 - 5:00 AM

After more than 1,000 wells went dry in 2016, a hydrogeologist began building an internet-connected device to detect changing water levels in private wells.
How flushed contact lenses add to microplastic pollution in waterways August 20, 2018 - 4:00 AM

Researchers say there is a simple way to convince people to stop flushing their contact lenses down the drain: Show them the numbers.
Earthquake swarm jolts Indonesian islands, killing at least 12 August 20, 2018 - 1:33 AM

Multiple strong earthquakes killed at least 12 people on the Indonesian islands of Lombok and Sumbawa as the region was trying to recover from a temblor earlier this month that killed hundreds of people.
Puffin & Petrel Patrol pauses public participation August 19, 2018 - 5:09 PM

Last year, 300 people in total volunteered with the Puffin Patrol, said a CPAWS spokesperson. On Saturday night alone, 200 people showed up.
Dreaded invasive fish makes its way into Kejimkujik Park August 19, 2018 - 4:52 PM

An invasive fish species has been spotted inside Kejimkujik Park for the first time, drawing concerns that the park's ecosystem could be disrupted.
Online sale of pot after legalization raises privacy concerns, experts say August 19, 2018 - 1:11 PM

Buyers who have to provide personal information to purchase recreational pot online after legalization this fall should be able to rely on existing laws to protect their privacy but the issue needs to be watched closely to ensure regulations are obeyed and mistakes are avoided, experts say.
Sidewalk Labs has unveiled its bold vision for Toronto's waterfront. Just don't ask how it'll get built August 19, 2018 - 5:00 AM

After Sidewalk Labs revealed its most detailed plans to transform a 12-acre site on Toronto's waterfront, major questions remain about how the company will turn its bold ideas into a real neighbourhood.
How hydrogen could shake up Canada's energy sector August 19, 2018 - 4:00 AM

The use of hydrogen is still in its infancy, but the potential is significant for how one of the most abundant elements in the world could change the country's transportation, electricity and energy sectors.
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