Multiple bridges in Calgary shut down for police incident
Calgary police have shut down a number of bridges into and out of the downtown core as officers deal with a distraught individual.
BlackBerry Ltd. trimmed its net loss to US$62 million in the first quarter of its fiscal year despite lower revenues.
The Waterloo, Ont., based company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says it lost 11 cents per share in the three months ended May 31, compared with a loss of $1.14 per share or US$636 million a year earlier.
Revenues decreased 15.5 per cent to US$174 million from US$206 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
Cybersecurity revenue was US$107 million while internet of things revenue was US$43 million and licensing and other revenue was US$24 million.
On an adjusted basis, it lost five cents per share.
BlackBerry was expected to lose 13 cents per share or five cents per share adjusted on US$171.25 million of revenues, according to financial data firm Refinitiv.
"In IoT we are pleased with the strong progress of the auto business, despite global chip shortage headwinds," stated executive chairman and CEO John Chen.
"Design activity remains strong, the number of vehicles with QNX software embedded has increased to 195 million, and royalty revenue backlog grew by nine per cent year-over-year."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2021.
Calgary police have shut down a number of bridges into and out of the downtown core as officers deal with a distraught individual.
Ontario released its annual sunshine list Thursday afternoon, noting that the largest year-over-year increases were in hospitals, municipalities, and post-secondary sectors.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is officially selling a copy of the Bible themed to Lee Greenwood’s famous song, 'God Bless the USA.' But the concept of a Bible covered in the American flag has raised concern among religious circles.
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Former Humboldt Broncos goaltender and bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann has qualified Canada for a rowing event for the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris.
Genetic analysis has shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the fates of U.S. President George Washington's younger brother Samuel and his kin.
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A Calgary police officer has been charged after allegedly assaulting a handcuffed man two years ago.
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A Toronto restaurant introduced a surprising new rule that reduced the cost of a meal and raised the salaries of staff.
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