VANCOUVER and MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES — Telus today released its 2022 Indigenous Reconciliation and Connectivity Report, which details how the telecom “embeds Reconciliation within its business” and includes stories of how connectivity and technology have enabled “transformative outcomes for Indigenous businesses and communities,” says a press release.
“Connecting Indigenous communities is so much more than building cell towers and laying fibre-optic cables, it also means developing meaningful relationships built on openness, trust and reciprocity, and harnessing the limitless possibilities enabled by our world-leading networks to create better health, education, economic and…
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OTTAWA – Documents newly made public today at the Competition Tribunal’s hearing into the Competition Bureau’s application to block the proposed merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications reveals Telus’ strategy to stop and delay the deal.
The document, prepared for Telus’ board on the company’s second quarter of 2022, says Telus continued to execute its “top-of-house strategy” where its executive leadership team met “with political leaders to kill, shape and slow the deal.”
Additionally, the document notes that during the quarter, “NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh, repeatedly asked PM Trudeau during Question Period to block the merger, using TELUS talking points”…
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MISSISSAUGA and VANCOUVER – Walmart Canada and Telus Health today announced a strategic initiative bringing Telus Heath’s suite of health and wellbeing solutions to over 100,000 Walmart associates across the country.
“This robust suit of health services will provide Walmart Canada associates and their families with confidential access to hundreds of health professionals from a variety of disciplines to support every step of their healthcare journey,” a press release says.
“This enhanced offering will provide associates and their eligible dependents with a single source to access a full suite of services to improve their overall wellness, whether they need counseling on…
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MONTREAL — Telus, Quebec-based energy company Énergir and mobile device recycling company Électrobac announced today they have committed to donating $218,000 in support to help 300 Ukrainian refugee families in Quebec.
“In collaboration with local organizations throughout Quebec, the three companies will provide free smartphones refurbished by Électrobac, TELUS SIM cards, and access to free consultations with a mental health professional through TELUS Health MyCare,” a press release says.
Through this collaborative effort, “Ukrainian refugees will have an essential link to emergency services, reliable access to virtual health and well-being resources, and a way to stay in contact with their…
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VANCOUVER – Telus today reported its operating revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $4.6 billion – a 9.3% increase compared to the same quarter of 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 billion, which is a 10.7% year-over-year increase.
Mobile network revenue specifically “increased by $108 million or 6.8 per cent in the third quarter of 2022, due to an increase in the mobile phones and connected device subscriber base over the past twelve months, in addition to roaming improvements,” a press release explains. “As compared to the third quarter of 2019, mobile network revenue is higher by $118 million or…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Health and the BC SPCA announced today they have joined forces to provide access to virtual veterinary care through the recently launched Telus Health MyPet service, offering reduced rates for virtual vet consultations for dogs and cats in BC SPCA care.
Telus Health is also giving $2 for every download of the Telus Health MyPet app to support the BC SPCA until Nov. 26 to a maximum of $20,000.
“The TELUS Health MyPet app will help free up time for our animal care team to focus on providing loving care and enrichment for the animals in our…
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TORONTO — Telus Communications announced today the launch of its Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk program in Ontario, in partnership with Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST).
Through the program, which is already available in B.C. and Alberta, Telus provides “free smartphones and fully subsidized talk, text and data plans to Indigenous women, girls or gender diverse people, serving as a critical lifeline to Indigenous-led services, wellness resources, and their support networks,” explains a press release.
With Telus’ support, NWRCT and NCFST have started to distribute…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today the seven recipients of its inaugural Friendly Future Makers Awards, a program that recognizes and celebrates Canadian youth creating long-lasting change in their communities.
“This year’s recipients were identified as a result of a nationwide callout that invited Canadians to nominate a Friendly Future Maker in their life who is doing amazing things in their local community,” explains a press release.
A panel of Telus judges selected the award winners, “each representing one of TELUS’ areas of social purpose and driving force behind the TELUS brand,” the release says.
This year’s Friendly Future Makers…
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AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES rapidly and the rollout of 5G opens doors to endless possibilities, a Telus partnership with Google is helping the company as it seeks to use 5G to solve problems like how to ensure worker safety.
The partnership more generally is enabling each to leverage the other’s strengths – Telus becomes more agile and faster and Google becomes more secure and resilient, explained Samer Geissah (above), director, technology strategy and architecture at Telus, in an interview with Cartt.ca. Geissah, who has been with the company for four years, leads a team of principal technology architects, senior design specialists…
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VANCOUVER – Telus International today announced it is acquiring full-service digital product provider WillowTree for a total enterprise value of US$1.23 billion, inclusive of US$210 million of assumed debt.
WillowTree, which focuses on end-user experience, was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. It operates 13 global studios.
“The company’s more than 1,000 digital strategists, designers, engineers and project managers partner with iconic brands on mission critical, large-scale initiatives, delivering world-class digital products that bridge the highest quality customer experiences with measurable performance,” a press release says.
“WillowTree’s client roster includes Fortune 500 companies across key verticals including telecommunications and…
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