Rare whale washes up on Vancouver Island, in possible 1st sighting of species in B.C.
'Na̱mg̱is First Nation says it is 'deeply concerned' about the temperate-water Bryde's whale being found dead so far north.
Researchers egg-static to capture 1st footage of this rare snail spawning from its neck
After a dozen years dedicated to studying a rare species of carnivorous snail, Lisa Flanagan was thrilled to finally film the moment that, until recently, had been shrouded in mystery.
The internet is full of misinformation. That's by design, experts say
We are surrounded by information, and yet, 43 per cent of Canadians feel it's harder to decipher the truth from fiction. Several recent studies look at why the information age is so confusing.
Cohere revenue reports paint mixed picture of growth
AI startup says it doubles revenue, reportedly hits $100-million USD annualized revenue but falls below forecasts.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not deliver the innovation budget tech leaders wanted
Open letter from CEOs not heeded as budget projects $14.6-billion deficit.
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Canada’s auto tech industry crashes into a triple emergency
Exro, LeddarTech, and Lion Electric are all scrambling to make deals to stay afloat.
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New VC data, Shopify’s new index, Canada’s new cabinet
Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for May 16, 2025.
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Mount St. Helens will blow again — but not like 1980
It's been 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted — and scientists say it will erupt again in our lifetime. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down what will make it different from the deadly blast in 1980 and how today’s technology is giving us an early warning system.
Verdi raises $6.5 million to reduce farmers’ irrigation irritation with automation
Vancouver-based startup has more than doubled its team size over the past year.
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WonderFi’s Q1 shows why it shouldn’t sell to Robinhood, this analyst says
Electrovaya has strong momentum, Roth says
Glass House Brands is on a roll, this analyst says
Ventum cuts price target on Calian Group
Redstick Ventures wants to give foodtech a seat at the table
Cross-border VC closes $6.5-million Fund I to invest in food production tech.
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Allegations of caribou wastage after hunt meant to vilify First Nations hunters, former lodge owner says
The former owner of a remote lodge in northern Manitoba where recent caribou hunts led to allegations of vandalism and animal wastage says he believes images of dead fetuses at the site were circulated with the intent of making First Nations hunters "look bad."
Coinbase Canada CEO pushes for crypto-friendly government just as company reveals hack that could cost up to $400 million USD
Cyberattack comes at bad time for US-based crypto exchange.
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WELL Health is building a Canadian healthcare powerhouse, Beacon says
Minister of Innovation and AI Evan Solomon part of Liberals’ new Build Canada cabinet committee
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke calls the committee a “Good move.”
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Tourists watch as a massive chunk of ice breaks off Argentinian glacier
The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 metres tall — the size of a 20-storey building — collapses from the face of the Perito Moreno glacier into the aquamarine water below.
Amplify Capital adds Craig Hunter as partner while raising its third impact-focused fund
New fund has closed about 70 percent of its target, managing partner says.
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