One 'absolutely prolific' male bird is keeping his species alive in the U.K.

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:57

Conservationists have long been working to keep a rare species of bird from disappearing entirely from the United Kingdom. But any recent success they've had in protecting the Montagu's harrier's British population can largely be attributed to the mating prowess of one male "at the top of his game."

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Canadian platforms shouldn’t offer sports or entertainment prediction market bets, regulators say

BetaKit - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:56

Wealthsimple has argued that contract regulations shouldn’t differ according to subject matter.

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Canada poaches 64 global scholars in bid to bolster domestic talent pipeline

BetaKit - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 15:25

Most recruits come from the US, bringing talent from places like Cornell, Harvard, Yale, and MIT.

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MDA Space launches venture program to back Canadian space and defence tech startups

BetaKit - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 14:27

Space-industry veteran aims to help SMBs scale to meet Canada’s sovereign defence priorities.

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Answering your burning tech questions

BetaKit - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 11:14

Canada’s most overrated tech company? Keeping young founders in the country? Is BlackBerry making a comeback?

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Sovereignty is now a feature, and Canadian founders are shipping it for free

BetaKit - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 07:00

Al Vigier writes that even when the trade war ends, the founders that prioritize sovereignty will win out.

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Timia Capital expands B2B tech lending capacity with funding from SAF Group

BetaKit - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 06:00

Toronto firm says fresh financing gives it another $60 million CAD to deploy.

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'Visual symbol of climate change': Mount Robson's Berg Glacier no longer reaches lake

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 20:00

One of the most picturesque sights in British Columbia is changing — as Mount Robson's Berg Glacier has retreated so far back that it no longer touches the water of Berg Lake.

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How to stay sovereign

BetaKit - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 17:00

Plus: Meta agrees to make some big changes.

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Coinbase Canada’s Eric Richmond thinks “all-encompassing” crypto regulation could lighten the load

BetaKit - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 15:12

New CEO plans to push for clearer rules as he brings more financial products to Canadians.

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Marineland beluga moved to U.S. dies, dolphins and 2 more whales leave Niagara Falls park for Spain

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:55

Peekachu, a beluga recently moved out of Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., has died at the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago facility said Wednesday, the same day two other belugas and four dolphins were in the process of being relocated to Spain.

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BlackTech Capital launches $2-million fund to back underrepresented cleantech founders

BetaKit - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 06:00

Firm holds $500,000 first close for fund to back early-stage companies led by underrepresented entrepreneurs.

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Cumberland council moves forward with data centre moratorium

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:00

The Municipality of Cumberland is not accepting any applications for data centres that support artificial intelligence while regulations are drafted. On Tuesday, a bylaw that could start a six-month moratorium on development permit applications for data centres unanimously passed first reading by council.

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Scarborough awarded HIMSS EMRAM Level 7

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:08

TORONTO – Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has achieved international recognition from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). Following an onsite […]

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If elected, PQ would shut down Santé Québec

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:07

MONTREAL – Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (pictured) has his sights on Santé Québec, saying his government would abolish the state-owned corporation if elected. St-Pierre Plamondon made the announcement […]

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SickKids attacked by cybercriminals, employee data stolen

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:06

TORONTO – Canada’s largest pediatric health center suffered a recent cybersecurity incident that exposed the personal information of current and former employees. The Hospital for Sick Children – which was […]

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Ottawa invests $5.4M more in Sask virtual care

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:05

WHITECAP DAKOTA NATION, Sask. – The federal government announced $5.4 million in new funding for the Virtual Health Hub (VHH) alongside chief Darcy Bear and Virtual Health Hub CEO Dr. […]

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London has Canada’s first paediatric Olink lab

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:04

LONDON, Ont. – Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI), part of London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) is now home to Canada’s first paediatric laboratory certified to use Olink technology, […]

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London leads study on preventing surgical infections

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:03

LONDON, Ont. – Dr. Kelly Vogt (pictured), scientist at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and surgeon at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), has been awarded $707,625 through the […]

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Wrong leg amputated, man sues hospital

Can Health - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 20:02

WINNIPEG – A man whose left leg was mistakenly amputated – rather than his infected lower right leg – at the Grace Hospital in 2024 has filed a lawsuit against […]

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