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Shopify stock surges on revenue beat in big quarter for merchants

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:51

Gross profit grew by 30 percent as company shipped agentic AI tools for e-commerce.

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White Star Capital closes $350-million global fund

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:15

Managing partners say diversification and returns helped them in a difficult fundraising market.

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U of T prof Sanja Fidler leaves as Nvidia’s VP of AI research

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 17:10

Fidler did not reveal her next move, but said world models are the “next breakthrough” in AI.

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Intellistake to acquire Dallas-based NanoAi for $17 million in stock

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 15:32

Vancouver company will combine its enterprise AI infrastructure with NanoAi’s air screening devices.

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What killed your startup? (Live from Startupfest)

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:59

Leaders from Vector Institute, Toothpod, and Raw Signal Group share candid thoughts about AI, startup survival, and scaling in 2026.

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Calogy secures $1.2-million contract to power Jaunt’s autonomous drones

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:50

Sherbrooke cleantech startup to design lightweight battery system for Jaunt’s next-generation aircraft.

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Mode40 and CME partner to launch Prairies-wide AI initiative for aerospace, aviation, and defence

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:15

AeroTrace is designed to demonstrate the value of AI-enabled systems in industrial manufacturing.

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Telesat, MDA Space tapped for $2.3-billion Arctic satellite buildout

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:48

Federal contract will expand Lightspeed constellation from 156 to 225 satellites.

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Claryx raises $3.5 million USD to detect hospital outbreaks before they start

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 09:00

Canadian co-founders say they’re starting in the US because it’s simpler to sell in private system.

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Canadian VC dollar deployment sees first early-year increase since 2021

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 06:00

CVCA report shows capital continues to concentrate into fewer, larger deals. 

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Canadian FinTech braces for US competition

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 05:00

Plus: Was OpenAI's rogue agent unstoppable?

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Calgary crypto exchange Catalyx permanently barred from operating

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 15:57

Former crypto exchange’s CEO, Hyuk Jae Park, will also pay a $90,000 fine to Alberta Securities Commission. 

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U of T professor Jacob Tsimerman, who won math’s highest prize, to join OpenAI

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 14:27

Fields Medal winner says AI safety is the most important issue of our time.

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No product could have stopped OpenAI hack, Canadian cybersecurity firms say 

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 11:48

Agentic threats are prompting innovation at companies like 1Password and Lastwall. 

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NordSpace’s venture arm makes undisclosed strategic investment in North Vector Dynamics

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 09:21

Canadian aerospace companies have already been tackling defence and hypersonic research projects together. 

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Questrade is remaking its platform for an AI-driven investing market

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 16:22

Digital brokerage showcased chatbot-driven investing, research, and trading options at summer product showcase.

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Taking code to the road: How GM Canada and the country’s top universities are engineering the future of driving

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 13:02

As vehicles become software-defined, the automotive talent pipeline now runs from campus to test track.

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Wealthsimple reports “biggest quarter ever” as it nearly doubles assets under management in a year

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:41

Toronto FinTech firm added roughly 200,000 users and recorded largest-ever quarter for net deposits.

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How an Australian AI scribe won over Canada’s doctors

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:59

Heidi’s Dr. Tom Kelly talks clinician-led adoption and scaling AI responsibly.

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Lightspeed stock sinks despite narrower net loss, revenue beat in fiscal Q1

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 08:10

Montréal firm reveals it cut three percent of workforce amid AI and productivity push. 

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