What do you do when a rhino breaks a leg? Call a horse doctor, of course
Dr. David Stack, an equine veterinary surgeon, led the team that conducted keyhole surgery to repair a white rhino’s fractured leg near Liverpool, England.
Koho set to launch line of credit offering through partnership with Propel Holdings
FinTech startup to roll out bank-like offering as it attempts to become a licenced bank.
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Greenland tsunami made the Earth 'ring' for 9 days, new research suggests
After the tip of a mountain collapsed in Greenland, a 200-metre tsunami sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations strong enough to be felt around the world.
Tips for finding a job in a tough market
Soft skills and AI know-how are the new gold for Canadian tech companies.
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Rebelstork secures $24.45 million CAD Series A to bolster tech and operations
All-equity round saw participation from Serena Williams' and Jay Z's venture funds.
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BC’s cleantech, AgTech startups dominate 2024 New Ventures BC Competition
Timezyx, SkyAcres, and skiKrumb took a slice of the $250,000 up for grabs in this year’s competition.
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Canadian startup formation data from Panache Ventures points to future demand for capital
Panache Ventures general partner Prashant Matta suggest founders and investors must get back to playing offence.
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PowerFleet is a buy, Roth says
Can phones be rigged to explode like the pagers in Lebanon? Experts say it's possible — but unlikely
Given the deadly explosions of pagers owned by members of Hezbollah this week, many smartphone users are asking if their devices could also be remotely set to explode. While it's technically possible, experts say the level of technology and more rigorous security processes involved in phone manufacturing mean it's unlikely.
Paper co-founder Roberto Cipriani steps down from day-to-day role
Montréal EdTech startup’s tumultuous summer continues following layoffs, leadership shakeups.
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Teralys Capital says it “should” hit $570-million fund-of-funds target by end of year
Montréal-based Teralys confirmed $475 million raised to date, making it the largest VCCI-backed fund.
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Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action?
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how artists hope to inspire climate action with sometimes graphic images, see how this year's wildfire season really compares to past years, and hear some strategies for dealing with climate anxiety.
Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month, but it's only visiting
An asteroid will pass so close to Earth on Sept. 29 that it will temporarily be captured by gravity and be our planetary companion for nearly two months.
Motion closes $30-million USD Series B in bid to become “command centre for creative strategists”
Inovia-backed startup’s software enables creative strategists to turn data into ad ideas.
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Fears of repeating Web 2.0’s mistakes permeate AI-focused Competition Summit 2024
Concerns over fate of Bill C-27 loomed over panel discussions between Canadian regulators.
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Rogers stock is undervalued, RBC says
Is Electronic Arts stock a buy? (September, 2024)
Five unmissable highlights of this year’s Elevate Festival
Kara Swisher, Dax Dasilva, WNBA Toronto and some epics after-parties around the city.
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Wayward duck in Niagara draws mad rush of birders looking to photograph the 'mega-rarity'
A cinnamon teal that's rarely seen in Ontario has been spotted in a Grimsby, Ont., wetland. Local birders estimate over 200 people have come to see the small duck, which is being treated as a celebrity of sorts.
Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right
The internet is filled with videos of dogs using soundboards to communicate with their humans — but have they just been trained on which buttons to push? A new study suggests dogs can understand the meaning behind specific words and respond appropriately.
