Private equity firm Novacap raises more than $1-billion USD for first digital infrastructure fund

BetaKit - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:31

Novacap CEO says digital infrastructure will remain in high demand due to growth of AI.

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Robotics team from Hamilton children's hospital wins big at provincial Lego league championship

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 04:00

A seven-member team from Hamilton's Ron Joyce Children's Healthcare won several trophies at The First Lego League Provincial Championship in Oshawa. They are the only participants from a kids' hospital who've been in a Lego robotics competition in North America.

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This U of A engineering lab is researching sustainable water treatment practices

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 19:31

The Water Research Centre at the University of Alberta is focused on the future of water sustainability. They recently received a $1.4 million donation from Epcor to continue funding their research into finding innovative ways to treat wastewater.

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B.C. photographer saves owl after seeing it hit by a car while he was taking its picture

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 17:30

Murray Zelt says the owl appeared to thank him just before it was released.

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Reddit stock downgraded at Roth

Can Tech - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:12
It may be the “front page of the internet” but Roth analyst Rohit Kulkarni says investors should not be looking at Reddit (Reddit Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:RDDT) right now. In a research update to clients January 22, the analyst said RDDT, a stock that has been on a tear of late, was […]

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How to become an MRI tech, explained

Can Tech - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:07
An MRI technologist, or magnetic resonance imaging technologist, is a skilled healthcare professional who plays a crucial role in medical diagnostics. Their primary responsibility is operating MRI machines, which use powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the internal structures of the human body. These images provide vital information to physicians, helping […]

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What tech do we encounter every day?

Can Tech - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:07
The word “tech” can refer broadly to technology as a whole, encompassing tools, devices, systems, and processes designed to solve problems or enhance efficiency. It can also refer more specifically to technical equipment or devices encountered in daily life. When considering how “tech” integrates into everyday routines, it is evident that technology shapes nearly every […]

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How much do EKG techs make?

Can Tech - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:06
An electrocardiogram, commonly referred to as an EKG or ECG, is a critical diagnostic tool in medicine that records the heart’s electrical activity over a period of time. This test is performed to monitor the heart’s rhythm, detect abnormalities, and evaluate the electrical impulses that regulate the heartbeat. The data from an EKG provides valuable […]

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What organizations do ultrasound techs work with?

Can Tech - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:06
Ultrasound in medicine is a diagnostic imaging technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the internal structures of the body. It is a non-invasive and versatile method that allows healthcare professionals to examine organs, tissues, blood vessels, and other anatomical features without the need for incisions or exposure to ionizing radiation. […]

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Where do most nuclear medicine techs work?

Can Tech - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 16:05
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat various diseases. It works by introducing these radiopharmaceuticals into the body, either through injection, inhalation, or ingestion. The radioactive materials emit gamma rays, which are detected by specialized cameras or scanners, such […]

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Canadian quantum commercialization and research projects get federal funding boost

BetaKit - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 14:06

Three commercialization projects get $4.7 million from DIGITAL, NSERC grants $74 million to 107 research projects.

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Amazon to close all Québec facilities, hand over delivery to third parties

BetaKit - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:47

Local courier Intelcom may be poised to take over deliveries, Radio-Canada reports.

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Mackenzie Health extends EMR to Casey House

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:41

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Mackenzie Health announced that it has extended its Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to Casey House. This collaboration enables Casey House, a Toronto-based specialty hospital […]

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Mobile MRI, CT scanners enhance imaging in BC

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:41

VICTORIA – Two new mobile medical imaging devices are adding MRI and CT capacity in British Columbia. A mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit is now based in Sechelt, BC, […]

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Dalhousie snags $32M to lead innovation network

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:41

HALIFAX – Dalhousie University has been awarded $32 million by the government of Canada to serve as the national headquarters of Lab2Market, an innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship skills training program. […]

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Saskatoon hospital aims to acquire neurosurgical robot

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:40

SASKATOON – A million-dollar campaign is under way to bring a leading-edge, neurosurgical robot to Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital. The device offers a chance at a better quality of life […]

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Mayo Clinic partners to lead digital pathology

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:40

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Mayo Clinic has announced the formation of Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology, designed on a platform architecture to unlock the power of its extensive archive of digital […]

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Kemptville hospital deploys prefab CT module

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:40

KEMPTVILLE, Ont. – SDI Canada, Canadian leader in medical infrastructure, is pleased to announce the delivery of Ontario’s first-ever Prefabricated Modular Cassette for Kemptville District Hospital. This cassette will house […]

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Leading-edge brain care centre opens at Sunnybrook

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:40

TORONTO – This week marked the start of operations at Sunnybrook’s new Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre, with teams transitioning to the new facility. The Hurvitz Centre is a state-of-the-art […]

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New tech reduces blood infection diagnosis times

Can Health - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:40

CALGARY – When it comes to bloodstream infections, the dangers increase by the hour. It’s a race against time as physicians work to identify the microbes causing the infection and […]

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