Conspiracy theories about 5G networks have skyrocketed since COVID-19
Some extreme right-wing groups have even developed conspiracy theories linking 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some activists have gone as far as setting fire to telecommunications towers in Belgium, the Netherlands and recently in Québec. A couple from Sainte-Adèle has been formally accused of setting fire to two cellphone towers; allegedly, they are behind a wave of fires that damaged at least seven towers in the northern suburbs of Montréal.
STUFF
Study Says Last-Mile Delivery Most Inefficient Process for More Than Half of North American Transportation and Logistics Companies
The transportation and logistics (T&L) industry has experienced significant disruptions due to the steep rise in e-commerce and rapidly changing consumer expectations. With a greater variety and quantity of purchases being shipped directly to consumers’ homes, combined with expectations that necessitate rapid, often same-day deliveries, last-mile delivery strategies have never been more important.
SDC EXECUTIVE
Canada to introduce virus tracing app in July
Canada is introducing a contact tracing smartphone app that will notify Canadians of exposure to the new coronavirus.
ECONOMIC TIMES
News Media Canada Calls for Local Journalism Initiative Applications for Short-term and Freelance Projects
News Media Canada, the voice of Canada’s print and digital news media industry, is calling today for new applications to its Local Journalism Initiative program.
FINANCIAL POST
