New research is showing what makes honeybee stings an effective, self-driving weapon. High speed cameras reveal how the stinger uses a double-piston that pumps up and down to drive it deeper while delivering its poison.

Canada’s newest FinTech unicorn is poised to become its newest bank. CEO Daniel Eberhard explains what comes next.

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Haywood Securities analyst Neal Gilmer says lower Canadian cannabis market share is weighing on Tilray Brands (Tilray Brands Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:TLRY) ahead of its fiscal Q1 results. In an Oct. 2 preview, Gilmer maintained his “Hold” rating and lowered his target to US$4.00 from US$5.00. Tilray is scheduled to report its […]

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Biologist Nicholas Wong, science and operations manager with the Invasive Species Council of B.C., said there aren't any official management programs to oversee the population growth.

National Bank Financial analyst Baltej Sidhu says Anaergia’s (Anaergia Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:ANRG) divestiture of two legacy assets leaves the company with a cleaner portfolio and better earnings quality. As reported by the Globe and Mail, Sidhu has reiterated his “Outperform” rating and $5.00 target on Anaergia. Recently, Anaergia agreed to divest […]

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RBC assistant chief economist Cynthia Leach says the public sector is playing a larger role in Canada’s investment boom than standard measures suggest. In a recent report, Leach said public investment accounts for a bigger share of capital spending than commonly understood, with provinces carrying much of the load. “Public investment accounts for a larger […]

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Research Capital analyst Andre Uddin says Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals (Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:EPRX) reported another strong readout from its EoE program. In a recent update, Uddin maintained his “Speculative Buy” rating and $14.00 target on Eupraxia. Victoria-based Eupraxia is a drug delivery company developing EP-104GI for eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE. The […]

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Roth Capital Partners analyst Craig Irwin says VersaBank (VersaBank Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:VBNK) is nearing a potential launch of tokenized digital deposits. In a recent update following investor meetings with management, Irwin reiterated his “Buy” rating and US$28.00 target on VersaBank. VersaBank is waiting for regulatory clearance to launch tokenized deposits, which […]

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Roth Capital Partners analyst Max Masucci says Rapid Micro Biosystems (Rapid Micro Biosystems Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:RPID) offers exposure to automation in pharmaceutical microbial quality control. In a recent report, Masucci launched coverage of Rapid Micro with a “Buy” rating and US$3.00 target. Rapid Micro’s Growth Direct platform automates microbial quality control, […]

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A new study finds a legal gap in Canada's Species at Risk Act can leave species waiting years for protection, with 153 of 288 cases overdue and still unresolved as of January 2025.

Harris Douglas Asset Management portfolio manager Paul Harris says Microsoft (Microsaft Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:MSFT) remains deeply embedded in enterprise workflows, supporting its AI opportunity. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on Sept. 28, Harris said it is unlikely businesses will move away from Microsoft Office given how tightly it is connected […]

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An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip to a Philadelphia police website about an unsolved homicide case, authorities and Anthropic said.

Bissett Autonomous Aviation Park will train and test autonomous aircraft as part of new diploma program.

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Industry leaders point to agriculture’s appetite for new tech and its real-world problems that need solutions.

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Dakota Smith served as CEO of Hopper’s key revenue-driving enterprise division. 

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Haywood Securities analyst Neal Gilmer says Tilray Brands’ (Tilray Brands Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:TLRY) fiscal Q1 results missed expectations, with the shortfall mainly in cannabis. Gilmer maintained his “Hold” rating and $4.00 target on Tilray in an Oct. 8 update. Tilray reported fiscal Q1 2027 revenue of $257.1-million and Adjusted EBITDA of […]

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Much of the fish meal and fish oil that support farmed salmon and imported seafood consumed in Canada come from global supply chains linked to pollution, labour abuses, overfishing, and food insecurity in poorer countries.

Haywood Securities analyst Gianluca Tucci says KITS Eyecare’s (KITS Eyecare Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:KITS) Q3 pre-release confirmed the company’s growth narrative. In an Oct. 7 update, Tucci reiterated his “Buy” rating and $24.00 target on KITS. The company pre-announced Q3 revenue of about $63.7-million, up 21.6% year-over-year and ahead of the 17.8% […]

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The Edmonton company has developed a hardhat with machine vision. Now it’s trying to scale.

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Canada has long relied on its allies to get technologies like satellites into space. But as the cross-border relationship with the U.S. changes, a handful of companies — including the newest player, Canada Rocket Company — are trying to change that and capitalize on a growing market.