Life is 'better after solar': Harnessing sunlight gives India's salt farmers freedom and profit

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 04:00

Solar panels now power pumps used by salt farmers in India’s western Gujarat state, replacing diesel machines and providing them with increased profits and a better way of life.

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Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 04:00

UNESCO Global Geoparks are distinct regions with internationally important geology that tells the story of earth’s history. UNESCO revalidates geoparks every four years, and three of the five in Canada — among only 229 on the planet — have been told they need to improve.

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Here's how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health

Technology news (CBC) - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 21:57

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can have short- and long-term impacts on one's health, especially for those with chronic conditions, seniors, young children and pregnant women.

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What does space smell like? This perfume-making astrobiologist is trying to find out

Technology news (CBC) - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 16:58

Marina Barcenilla was studying the chemical makeup of interstellar bodies when she realized she could marry her two passions — space and scent.

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Loop Industries keeps “Buy” rating at Paradigm Capital

Can Tech - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 16:27
Paradigm Capital analyst Marvin Wolff reiterated a “Buy” rating and $5.80 target price on Loop Industries (Loop Industries Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:LOOP) in a June 2 research brief, citing the company’s patented recycling technology as a potential global standard for PET plastic reuse. Wolff said Loop’s process can recycle any PET-based plastic […]

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Industry watcher says recent Shopify ruling could embolden companies to challenge CRA data requests

BetaKit - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 15:25

Federal court dismissed CRA’s request for six years of data on Shopify merchants.

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Former Raptors star Jerome Williams newest teammate of community connector Swiirl

BetaKit - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 10:12

Startup helps brands connect with community and student creators for social impact.

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Groupon earns another price target raise at Roth

Can Tech - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:11
Roth Capital analyst Sean McGowan has raised his price target on Groupon (Groupon Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:GRPN) to $33 and is maintaining his “Buy” rating, citing growing confidence that the company’s momentum in attracting merchants and consumers will drive accelerating gains in revenue, earnings and cash flow. “The stock has responded, more […]

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Is Cresco Labs a buy right now?

Can Tech - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:00
In a June 2 research note, Haywood Capital Markets analyst Neal Gilmer reiterated a “Buy” rating on Cresco Labs (Cresco Labs Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials CSE:CL) but lowered his price target to $2.00 from $2.30, citing revised estimates following the company’s first-quarter results. Gilmer said the adjustment reflects slightly lower expected revenue in […]

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Baylin Technologies price target cut at Paradigm

Can Tech - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 08:48
Paradigm Capital analyst Daniel Rosenberg has maintained a “Speculative Buy” rating on Baylin Technologies (Baylin Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:BYL) but lowered his 12-month price target to $0.30 from $0.35, saying in a June 1 note that while the company’s turnaround is gaining traction, progress will take time amid ongoing balance sheet […]

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Canopy Growth has price target chopped at Roth

Can Tech - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 08:41
Canopy Growth’s (Canopy Growth Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:WEED) worst quarter for Adjusted EBITDA capped off its fiscal year. Still, Roth Capital’s Bill Kirk says the company’s operational overhaul could finally put it on a path to profitability, even as he trims his price target to $8.00 from $10.00 In his June 1 […]

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Food delivery robots in Markham test appetite for high-tech takeout

Technology news (CBC) - Tue, 06/03/2025 - 04:00

A fleet of orange food delivery machines is being tested as part of a pilot project led by Skip, formerly known as SkipTheDishes, and Real Life Robotics, an automation company under the University of Waterloo's startup incubator called Velocity.

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Here's where wildfire smoke is spreading in Canada and the U.S.

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 23:08

Wildfire smoke is spreading throughout Central Canada and into parts of the U.S., with air quality warnings being issued in both countries.

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Can Canada win the fusion race?

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 17:45

Creating the conditions of the sun on Earth has been a decades-long, global challenge — but if we crack it, it could mean limitless clean energy. Johanna Wagstaffe visits a Canadian company betting on a bold new approach to get there first.

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Following a weekend northern lights display, there's still a chance to see them tonight

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 16:20

There was a powerful geomagnetic storm over the weekend, resulting in beautiful displays of the northern lights from Canada down to the southern U.S. states. And there’s a possibility that the colourful curtains in the sky could be visible once again tonight.

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Massive ash cloud erupts from Sicily's Mount Etna in fiery volcanic show

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 15:31

Sicily's Mount Etna put on a fiery show on Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometres into the air. Although the eruption sent some tourists scrambling, officials said the activity posed no danger to the population.

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Women-led startups sweep first Pitch competition on stage at Web Summit Vancouver

BetaKit - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 15:11

Early-stage sustainability startup Lite-1 edged out Glüxkind and Vodasafe.

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Huge Sahara dust cloud smothers the Caribbean en route to the U.S.

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:33

A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert blanketed most of the Caribbean on Monday in the biggest event of its kind this year as it heads toward the United States.

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UrbanLogiq wants governments to rely on its AI-powered insights

BetaKit - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 11:57

Startup partners with engineering, IT firms WSP and Cubic to source private-sector data for government clients.

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Xtract One Technologies is “scaling exactly as it should”, analyst says

Can Tech - Mon, 06/02/2025 - 09:00
Xtract One Technologies (Xtract One Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:XTRA) is set to report Q3 fiscal 2025 results on June 5, and Ventum Capital Markets analyst Amr Ezzat says the company’s scaling trajectory and record backlog support a bullish long-term outlook despite potential near-term volatility. In his May 29 update, Ezzat maintained […]

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