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Prévoir closes $750K pre-seed round to scale its AI-powered fashion platform

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 16:38

Calgary startup helps retailers and merchandisers single out trends and track fashion analytics.

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Years after selling Inkbox to BIC, the brothers who founded it can’t watch it die

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:58

Handley brothers hope to buy back their semi-permanent tattoo brand after its sudden shutdown.

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Québec bets on buying homegrown tech to boost province’s productivity

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 13:15

I Adopt Québec’s Tech campaign launches to encourage businesses to buy local tech and services.

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Shopify makes more job cuts, this time targeting partnerships team

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:14

Layoffs come as Shopify restructures partnerships division for stronger focus on agentic commerce.

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General Fusion to go public on Nasdaq via $1-billion USD SPAC deal

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 10:22

BC company claims it will be the first publicly traded pure-play fusion company.

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How AI and a “tight” fundraising market are reshaping Canadian proptech

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 08:00

Proptech Collective says 2025 brought signs of maturity, fewer exits, and some possible tailwinds.

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Nordspace to team up with German researchers to advance 3D-printed rocket engines

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 08:00

NRC IRAP chips in $335,000 to boost Markham company’s manufacturing capabilities for medium-lift rocket engines.

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It’s midwinter, yet these Edmonton companies are prepping for wildfire season

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 07:30

FireSafe AI has partnered with Edmonton’s Wyvern and AIRmarket to create a more comprehensive fire detection and prevention infrastructure.

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What CIBC is seeing inside AI’s fastest deals

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 07:00

Investor insights from CIBC’s Daniel Lee and Amy Olah.

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Court allows TikTok to continue operating in Canada, for now

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 15:56

Federal judge asks industry minister to review decision forcing TikTok Canada to wind down operations.

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Mila and Inovia launch venture fund to turn AI research “diamonds” into startups

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 13:30

National platform targets $100-million USD fund with plans to back 55 companies.

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Teamworks, the “operating system for sports,” buys hockey analytics platform Sportlogiq

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:24

Sportlogiq says its platform is used by 97 percent of NHL teams, and serves more than 220 clients worldwide.

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Feds call for proposals to build large-scale data centres in Canada

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:12

Ottawa seeks Canadian companies to build sovereign, AI data centres exceeding 100MW capacity.

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Docebo deepens AI capabilities with $55-million USD 365Talents acquisition

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 09:31

Docebo supports how employees build skills, 365Talents helps organizations apply them.

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Chata Technologies closes $10-million USD Series A to scale deterministic AI model

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 08:00

Calgary startup targets financial sector with AI model built to give consistent answers.

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Here’s what’s actually driving Canada’s M&A market

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:00

Fasken’s Exit InSights study rethinks the conventional wisdom on Canadian tech exits.

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Canadian companies are generating massive returns in the “bioeconomy”

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:14

Just 84 early-stage companies generated nearly $900 million for Canada’s GDP.

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Goodfood sees “pressure” in meal kit market as it posts 21-percent drop in sales

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 13:47

Despite $2.6 million net loss, Goodfood exec claims Q1 represents “a clear step in stabilizing the business.”

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Jetson raises $50-million USD Series A to heat more homes efficiently

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:07

Canadian VCs Garage Capital, Active Impact return to back electric heat pump startup.

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Alexi escalates legal fight with Clio by filing antitrust claim

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:38

After being sued for an alleged contract breach, Alexi fires back with countersuit.

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