Canadian VCs arrive at annual industry gathering in need of a “wake-up call”
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
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
Scientists who study the gulf are noticing worrisome trends as global temperatures rise. That can lead to dangerous conditions for marine life.
Jane Software to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing
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
DMG Blockchain Solutions is a buy, Roth says
CWVC wants to map the career progression and retention of women in Canadian VC
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
Coinbase’s Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.
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Canada’s next innovation capital
Plus: BetaKit to open full-time Prairies bureau.
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Wishpond Technologies keeps “Buy” rating at Beacon Securities
NowVertical Group wins price target raise at Ventum
Researchers search for answers to declining moose population in northwestern Ontario
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.
Invasive fish species reported in Nova Scotia for first time, DFO says
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.
Turtle taxi service seeks Quebec volunteers to transport injured reptiles to rehab
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.
Bow Valley kids removing buffaloberry bushes to keep bears away from G7
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.
Northern B.C. researchers want your help finding and collecting bear poop
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.
Vancouver park owls a big hoot for wildlife lovers
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.
Eastern Canadians are asking: What's with this crappy weather?
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.
Snowy owl labelled threatened by expert group — and humans are primarily to blame
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.
Flamingos create water tornadoes to trap and suck up their prey: study
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.
