VANCOUVER and EDMONTON — Telus announced today it has extended its Internet for Good program to all Kindergarten to grade 12 students who do not have a home internet connection in British Columbia and Alberta.
With teachers now expected to deliver lessons to students via the Internet due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Telus is now working in partnership with local school boards across B.C. and Alberta to offer its Internet for Good program to students in need. The program provides families who can’t afford a connection with high-speed broadband Internet at home for only $9.95 per month.
Previously, eligibility for the…
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VANCOUVER – As Canadians across the country continue to cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Telus today announced it is expanding its support for low income families by automatically waiving all fees for the Telus Internet for Good program for two months, giving customers enrolled in the program access to high speed internet in their home at no cost for 60 days.
Currently more than 200,000 Canadian families, who receive the maximum Canada Child Benefit, qualify for Telus Internet for Good, which offers low cost monthly Internet service at $9.95 per month as well as access to…
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VANCOUVER – Recognizing Canadians are seeking reliable and accurate information in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, Telus has launched a new podcast series called Telus Talks Health.
Featuring experts in relevant medical fields who provide practical, actionable advice to listeners, the podcast is hosted by veteran reporter Tamara Taggart, and is available for free on popular podcast platforms and at TELUS.com/podcast.
This week’s episode features Canadian icon and sports legend (and doctor-in-training as she’s in her final year of med school), Hayley Wickenheiser. She was a member of Canada’s women’s national ice hockey team for 23 years and represented…
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By Denis Carmel
GATINEAU – When the Competition Bureau filed its further comments in the CRTC’s Wireless Review proceeding and issued detailed recommendations as to the future of the wireless industry in Canada, it was obvious that there was going to be some pushback.
Both Telus and CNOC requested to see more of the information filed in confidence and the Commission on Tuesday, granted some of CNOC’s wishes while denying Telus request.
CNOC was interested in both information filed in confidence that is publicly available, as well as methodological aspects of the Bureau’s analysis which was not revealed.
“The Commission also directs…
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LAVAL – Retirement home chain Selection Group announced today a new partnership with Telus Health to offer its residents and employees state of the art telemedicine.
This free service will be deployed starting today to Selection Group’s residents and employees, and for the duration of the COVID-19 situation, reads the press release today. The service allows for video and text messaging consultations with healthcare professionals, as well as the ability to have diagnoses and send prescriptions directly to the pharmacy of the patient’s choice.
Residents will benefit from the service until after the COVID-19 challenge is resolved. A paid version of…
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VANCOUVER – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Telus Corp.’s Friendly Future Foundation announced today a $10 million commitment to help urgently support and enhance public healthcare capacity and community response across Canada.
This new funding will go toward purchasing new medical technology and equipment, such as ventilators, as well as increased support for food security, outreach to isolated seniors, virtual education programs, and mental health initiatives, said the company.
This will build on what’s already being done by the company in terms of providing telemedicine and virtual healthcare solutions for Canadians, including home health monitoring and access to one-on-one…
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EDMONTON – The free Babylon by Telus Health app can serve as a new tool for Albertans to access health-care information and support in response to COVID-19 – from anywhere in the province, the government of Alberta announced today.
Albertans can use the service to check symptoms, book appointments, see a doctor, and get prescriptions and referrals for diagnostic imaging and specialists – all covered by Alberta Health Care.
“Alberta is pleased to partner with Telus to deliver physician services in a new way. This app is now available and ready for use in Alberta thanks to an alternative relationship plan,…
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THE LATEST IMPACT of COVID-19 is the closure of retail outlets by Canada’s biggest telecom and cable companies, including Rogers, Bell and Telus. Smaller carriers are doing the same.
Starting March 18, Rogers is closing most of its retail locations until March 31. However, it’s keeping 93 store locations open across the country to deliver critical services only, including: phone repair and loaner phones, critical device activation, SIM card swap and replacements, modem and cable box swaps, and remote controls for Ignite TV. A full list of available stores can be found here for Rogers, Fido and Continue Reading
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Peel Region in Ontario is the latest community to receive a mobile health clinic powered by Telus Health, it was announced this week, as the company continues to expand its Health for Good program across the country.
In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Dufferin Branch, Telus announced Tuesday at a local community event the new CMHA Peel Dufferin Mobile Health Clinic will be providing essential primary medical care, mental healthcare and addiction supports directly to underserved citizens in Peel Region, including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
Already active in Montreal, Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa,…
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HALIFAX — Telus continues to expand its Health for Good program, today launching in Halifax the new North End Community Health Centre (NECHC) Mobile Health Clinic, powered by Telus Health.
The new NECHC Mobile Health Clinic will expand upon the health centre’s Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) program, which since 2009 has been bringing primary healthcare directly to people in need throughout Halifax. The Mobile Clinic is a specially equipped clinic on wheels that will provide essential primary medical and mental healthcare, including electronic medical records, directly to underserved citizens, wherever they are in the city, says the Telus…
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