David Wilkin unpacks the startup’s learnings from failed sale to successful outcome at TechExit.

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Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been quietly removed by the Alberta government. Through amendments to the Public Lands Act in July, the province eliminated protections for greater sage grouse in designated protection and recovery zones. That same month, helium extraction company Thor Resources had a site approved within the bird's habitat.

US robotaxi giant will take a phased approach that aims to eventually serve riders autonomously.

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Clean hydrogen technology and cellular concrete offer different investment opportunities, but analysts covering Syntholene Energy (Syntholene Energy Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:ESAF) and Cematrix (Cematrix Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:CEMX)  see upside tied to technical milestones, growth capacity and valuation. Syntholene Energy Research Capital Corporation analyst Greg McLeish initiated coverage of […]

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Beacon Securities analyst Gabriel Leung reiterated his “Buy” rating and $3.00 target on Carrier Connect Data Solutions (Carrier Connect Data Solutions Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:CCDS) after the company announced a new data centre lease in Georgia that increases its power capacity by 52%. Leung noted that the Vancouver-based company entered into a […]

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Government drone orders and classified defence programs are supporting the growth outlooks for Volatus Aerospace (Volatus Aerospace Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:FLT) and Firan Technology Group (Firan Technology Group Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts Financials TSX:FTG), with analysts maintaining “Buy” ratings on both companies. At Volatus, a Canadian Armed Forces contract is helping […]

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Medical apparel, digital lending and mobile security offer three different growth stories, but analysts covering iFabric, Propel Holdings and Zedcor see reasons to remain bullish. All three companies carry “Buy” ratings in recent research updates, with analysts pointing to expanding distribution, a changing revenue mix and additional financing capacity. iFabric Beacon Securities analyst Doug Cooper […]

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Company seeks public market visibility as it transitions Nova Scotia spaceport from “development to execution.” 

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Ventum Capital Markets analyst Daniel Lavoie reiterated his “Buy” rating and $20.50 target on ADF Group (ADF Group Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:DRX) after the company announced $82-million in new contracts, primarily tied to hydroelectric infrastructure projects. In an Oct. 15 update, Lavoie said the awards strengthen his outlook for ADF’s growth and […]

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Lightwater Partners portfolio manager Jerome Hass says Enerflex (Enerflex Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:EFX) offers an attractive way to invest in growing natural gas demand without exposure to Western Canadian gas prices. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on Oct. 13, Hass said Enerflex benefits from demand for natural gas infrastructure, particularly as […]

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Senate committee recently tabled eight recommendations to improve “the backbone of the Canadian economy.”

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Matija Renčelj on why space is the natural starting place for Canada and the EU to build on existing ties.

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Toronto’s Aerium has set out to build “the next Siemens of the world.”

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National Bank Financial analyst Cameron Doerksen lowered his target on Air Canada (Air Canada Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:AC) to $37.00 from $40.00, citing higher jet fuel costs that are expected to weigh on profitability through the fourth quarter. As reported by the Globe and Mail, Doerksen maintained his “Outperform” rating on Air […]

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Raymond James Investment Counsel portfolio manager Chris Blumas says Alcon offers an attractive defensive investment supported by aging populations and growing demand for eye care. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on Oct. 14, Blumas said the Switzerland-based eye care company operates two main businesses: contact lenses and surgical products, each accounting for roughly half […]

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Former CoolIT CEO will lead 3C Datalec, which is planning new facilities in Calgary, Austin, and Warsaw.

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Report alleges Israeli spyware firm targeted Al Jazeera devices with “AdFection” scheme.

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In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we learn how hydro dam turbines kill migrating eels and check out technology that could save them, see how a heat pump works and find out why an airship was spotted floating over a central Alberta town last week.

Funding will support hiring more scientists and conducting field trials. 

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Tangerine Bank's Jodi Kovitz examines trends shaping modern entrepreneurship and the support builders seek.

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