Frank And Oak selling brand, closing all stores following second insolvency filing
Embattled retailer with ties to Montréal tech set to shutter stores on May 18.
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Most of world's colourful corals go white in record-breaking bleaching
The world's rainbow reefs have gone ghostly white in seas around the globe due to record heat in the oceans, the International Coral Reef Initiative reports. But scientists say the reefs aren't all dead yet and could still bounce back if people take the right steps.
Canadian-founded Fluent Ventures bets on global startups with $40-million USD early-stage VC program
Fluent sees Canada as “a core geography” as firm eyes innovation beyond Silicon Valley.
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3 Canadians among Newsweek’s top hospital CEOs
NEW YORK – Newsweek magazine, which annually ranks the world’s best hospitals, has identified 25 of the planet’s top hospital CEOs – and three of them are in Canada. They […]
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ONA launches a new digital publication: The ‘F-Word’
TORONTO – The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is unveiling a new digital platform where the unvarnished true stories and perspectives of nurses and front-line healthcare professionals in Ontario will be […]
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Hospital unveils vending machine for harm reduction
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital is the first acute-care hospital in Canada to have a vending machine to help save lives. Our Healthbox enables people who need harm reduction […]
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Jennifer Stinson receives Gairdner Momentum Award
TORONTO – Scientist and nurse Dr. Jennifer Stinson (pictured) at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has been honoured with the prestigious Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award. Each year, […]
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NS cancels U.S. supplier agreements worth $130,600
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia says it has cancelled contracts with two American companies and has not renewed agreements with another nine U.S. suppliers in response to the trade war launched […]
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AI, wearable tech improve safety in stroke rehab: study
BURNABY, BC – Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from […]
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Forget First Solar, try 5N Plus, analyst says
Interior Health to acquire surgical robot
KELOWNA, BC – Patients across Interior Health (IH) will soon benefit from less invasive surgery as Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) introduces leading-edge Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology for minimally invasive surgery. […]
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New initiative for people with addictions in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A unique housing project for people with substance-use disorders will be coming to Ottawa, bearing the name of late actor Matthew Perry (pictured). Matthew Perry House will provide […]
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WRHN partners with Intellijoint Surgical
KITCHENER, Ont. – Following a successful research study, the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) has officially procured Intellijoint Surgical’s HIP navigation system for regular clinical use – bringing […]
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Osler, U of T strike up engineering alliance
TORONTO and BRAMPTON, Ont. – A new partnership between U of T Engineering’s Centre for Healthcare Engineering and the William Osler Health System will focus on how human factors research […]
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Meta price target slashed at Roth
Government of Ontario investing $750 million in STEM programs to bolster talent pool in face of tariff threats
Commitment anticipated to support more than 20,000 STEM seats across the province per year.
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Can Canada become the best in the world at using AI?
Commercialization is a national imperative at Remarkable 2025.
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Electric vehicle maker Rivian elects Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez to board of directors
Rivian looks to integrate AI as it branches into more affordable models in the next few years.
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