Canadian VCs arrive at annual industry gathering in need of a “wake-up call”

BetaKit - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 00:10

Venture leaders publicly grapple with weak performance and uncertain future ahead of CVCA Invest Canada conference.

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Jim Balsillie calls on Ottawa to prioritize stablecoins at Inventures fireside with Premier Smith 

BetaKit - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 18:32

Premier indicated willingness to add Web3 expert to the Alberta Securities Commission.

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Water temperature in the Gulf of St. Lawrence was the hottest ever recorded in 2024

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 16:00

Scientists who study the gulf are noticing worrisome trends as global temperatures rise. That can lead to dangerous conditions for marine life.

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Jane Software to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing

BetaKit - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 14:59

TCV and other US-based private equity firms to snatch up $500 million in Jane shares.

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Now is not the time to buy Target stock, this analyst says

Can Tech - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 13:48
Roth Capital Partners analyst Bill Kirk cut his price target on Target (Target Corporation Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:TGT) to $90 from $122 in a May 22 note, citing disappointing Q1 results and a weaker outlook compared to peers like Walmart. Target reported weaker-than-expected results, including a 3.8% drop in comparable sales (vs. […]

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DMG Blockchain Solutions is a buy, Roth says

Can Tech - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 10:13
Roth Capital Partners analyst Darren Aftahi has maintained his “Buy” rating and C$0.85 target on DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMG Blockchain Solutions Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:DMGI) in a May 23 earnings note, citing growing momentum behind the company’s shift into AI and high-performance computing despite a mixed quarter and trimmed forecasts. Vancouver-based DMG […]

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CWVC wants to map the career progression and retention of women in Canadian VC

BetaKit - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 06:00

Analysis finds nearly 1 in 4 of CWVC’s members left VC since 2019. CWVC hopes to figure out why.

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The Canadian engineer trying to fix the internet’s original sin 

BetaKit - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 06:00

Coinbase’s Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.

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Canada’s next innovation capital

BetaKit - Mon, 05/26/2025 - 05:00

Plus: BetaKit to open full-time Prairies bureau.

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Wishpond Technologies keeps “Buy” rating at Beacon Securities

Can Tech - Sun, 05/25/2025 - 16:12
Beacon Securities analyst Gabriel Leung maintained a “Buy” rating and C$0.75 target on Wishpond Technologies (Wishpond Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:WISH) on May 23 after the company posted Q1 2025 results in line with expectations, despite a sharp year-over-year revenue decline driven by its shift toward AI-powered products. Wishpond reported Q1 2025 […]

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NowVertical Group wins price target raise at Ventum

Can Tech - Sun, 05/25/2025 - 15:14
Ventum Capital Markets analyst Rob Goff raised his price target on NowVertical Group (NowVertical Group Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:NOW) to $0.85 from $0.70 on May 22 after the company posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2025 results driven by 23% organic growth and improved efficiency. He maintains his “Buy” rating for the stock. He said […]

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Researchers search for answers to declining moose population in northwestern Ontario

Technology news (CBC) - Sun, 05/25/2025 - 11:02

The moose population in some parts of northwestern Ontario has dropped by more than 50 per cent over the past two decades. A new research project led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is trying to find out why.

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Invasive fish species reported in Nova Scotia for first time, DFO says

Technology news (CBC) - Sun, 05/25/2025 - 05:00

A single egg-bearing Oriental weatherfish, also known as pond loach, was discovered in Morgans Falls last month, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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Turtle taxi service seeks Quebec volunteers to transport injured reptiles to rehab

Technology news (CBC) - Sun, 05/25/2025 - 04:00

Habitat loss and collisions with vehicles are putting significant pressure on the population of turtles in Quebec, but a unique taxi service has been put in place to give them a fighting chance.

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Bow Valley kids removing buffaloberry bushes to keep bears away from G7

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 05/24/2025 - 11:59

Ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in June, local youths have begun removing buffaloberry bushes from around Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge to detract bears from venturing into the area.

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Northern B.C. researchers want your help finding and collecting bear poop

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 05/24/2025 - 10:00

Biologist Laura Graham, a professor at the College of New Caledonia, is embarking on a multi-year study of the physiological differences found in urban bears to identify what’s bringing them to the city. Ultimately, the researchers aim to find ways to manage the bears and reduce conflict with humans. 

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Vancouver park owls a big hoot for wildlife lovers

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 05/24/2025 - 08:00

Hundreds of people have been flocking to Douglas Park to get a glimpse or photo of a family of barred owls that has taken up residence in a tree.

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Eastern Canadians are asking: What's with this crappy weather?

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 05/24/2025 - 04:00

For days it's been rainy and cool across much of southern Ontario stretching into the Maritimes, which leaves some wondering when they'll see any spring-like weather.

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Snowy owl labelled threatened by expert group — and humans are primarily to blame

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 05/24/2025 - 04:00

The snowy owl, Quebec's majestic avian emblem and Harry Potter's iconic companion, is at risk of becoming endangered if action isn't taken to reverse the threats to its survival, an independent advisory panel has concluded.

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Flamingos create water tornadoes to trap and suck up their prey: study

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 17:59

New research illustrates how flamingos use their necks and beaks to create a vortex in the water to trap and slurp up their prey — an evolutionary practice apparently distinct to them. 

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