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The forecast factory: How an Alberta tech company simulates disasters before they happen

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 06:00

Run With It Synthetics works to imagine dark futures—so the worst outcomes can be prevented.

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Wealthsimple bets on a complex market

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:01

Plus: Feds force through controversial Bill C-22.

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Peter and Carol Moreira to step away from Entrevestor

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:00

Halifax-based publication has been a leading voice in Atlantic Canada’s startup ecosystem for 15 years.

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Canadian surgical AI startup wins VivaTech pitch contest

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:32

Reveal Life Science uses molecular vision to detect cancers during surgery.

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Canada bans “sophisticated deepfakes” of political figures

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:29

Strong and Free Elections Act closes some loopholes but carves out exemptions for parody and satire.

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MDA Space to buy Raytheon’s satellite maker for $620 million USD

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 12:50

Company says acquisition capitalizes on US government's growing demand for defence space missions.

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SFU VentureLabs and Manterra partner to help BC startups manufacture locally

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 12:24

VentureLabs says working with local partner offers founders an alternative to offshore production.

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Cybersecurity coding bootcamp aims to help Canadian veterans transition to tech jobs

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 09:46

As cyber threats increase, Coding for Veterans helps active CAF members level up.

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Saskatoon angel investor Jesse Wiebe charged with indecent act while unlawfully entering home

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:50

Canadian Startup Capital Association founder recently publicly shared struggles with sobriety and mental health.

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Quantum Industry Canada CEO Lisa Lambert to step down

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 17:30

The organization’s first leader plans to leave for new career opportunities at the end of June.

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Questrade launches custom indexing as massive IPOs reshape the market

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:18

CPO says there’s demand for portfolio flexibility ahead of blockbuster IPOs from Anthropic and OpenAI.

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HelloFresh subsidiary Factor brings new distribution centre, 400 jobs to Calgary

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:48

Meal kit service will deliver to Western Canada starting this fall.

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Bill C-22 passes third reading after Liberals adopt measures to limit debate

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:07

Lawful Access Act passed to Senate after fast-tracked vote and committee session that stretched past midnight.

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Smaller businesses are struggling to breach Canada’s defence sector: report

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:53

Industry leaders say country must move faster to bring defence-adjacent firms into the fold.

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How IDMTC and SR&ED can help Canadian tech companies stretch their R&D budgets

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 10:00

Provincial interactive digital media tax credits now reach far beyond gaming studios.

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Wealthsimple partners with US exchange Kalshi to launch prediction market app

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 09:00

Users can only make predictions on climate, economic markets, and financial indicators.

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June Health closes $2.4 million for expanded women’s health platform

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 06:00

Securian Canada, PointClickCare co-founders, and others join as investors.

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Meet the father-son duo hoping to turn their AI side project into a gaming company

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 05:00

After vibe-coding a viral colour memory game, Geoff and Sam Teehan want to make it a lasting business.

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Shopify introduces in-store returns, more updates to agentic commerce

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:54

The Spring 2026 Shopify Editions newsletter contained more than 150 product updates.

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NorthStar secures $40 million to track space threats for Canada’s air force

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:45

Montréal-based space tech company plans to go public this fall via SPAC.

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