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Commissioner of Canada Elections will “explore the use” of AI

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 16:32

The move comes amid threats to election integrity from AI-enabled disinformation.

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BinSentry raises $68.8-million CAD Series C as it brings remote animal feed monitoring platform to Brazil 

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 15:33

Kitchener agtech company claims it has 100 percent year-over-year growth with no customer churn.

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YSpace is turning Toronto and York Region into a springboard for Hong Kong startups

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 07:00

The innovation hub's new partnership is opening doors between Canada's tech sector and Asia.

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How Collectr bootstrapped a trading card hobby into an eight-figure business

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 07:00

Former Doorr founders’ new app has amassed four million users in four years, including new advisor Steve Aoki.

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“Wake-up call” unheeded as Canadian VC investment hits lowest level since H1 2020

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 06:00

CVCA report finds life sciences, venture debt among bright spots in otherwise bleak H1 2025.

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Uno Platform raises $3.5 million to bring “pragmatic vibe coding” to enterprises

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 14:28

Startup says patent-pending technology aims to boost career coders’ productivity without sacrificing security.

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Waabi hires Uber Freight CEO to lead commercialization of self-driving trucks

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 11:00

Lior Ron appointed as COO as Waabi looks to transition from R&D to deployment.

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Clutch opens BC facility as it hits the gas on renewed Western Canada expansion

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:00

Online used car retailer gears up to scale its presence in Richmond over the next two years.

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NordSpace breaks ground on new Atlantic Spaceport Complex in Newfoundland

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 07:30

Complex just outside of a small fishing town to support Canada’s first commercial space launch later this month.

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OpenText replaces longtime CEO Mark Barrenechea as it considers selling off “non-core assets”

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 12:04

James McGourlay takes over as interim CEO after company reports stalled revenue growth in its latest earnings.

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Zenbooks co-founder launches OpenSME to rally Canadian small businesses behind open banking

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 06:00

Accountant-turned-advocate Eric Saumure wants Canada to get open banking right for small business.

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Peeking through the Canadian tech IPO window

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 05:00

Plus: Cohere pitches security and productivity with general release of North.

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How Canada can be a leader in space (and save the world)

Sun, 08/10/2025 - 07:03

Highlights from BetaKit Town Hall: Most Ambitious with NordSpace, Deep Sky, Xatoms, MycoFutures, and Verto Health.

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Propel posts another record quarter as Thinkific begins courting larger customers in Q2

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 17:16

Propel soars on continued demand, while Thinkific posts modest gains and looks upmarket.

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Pathway acquired by US telehealth firm Doximity for $63 million USD

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 16:26

Doximity now beta testing a product with Pathway's AI-powered search technology and medical datasets.

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Rozvelt bets on hardware for hunters amid tariff-spurred funding crunch

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 11:27

Montréal-based startup targets niche market with odour-masking headgear.

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TeamLinkt scores $8.3-million CAD Series A to expand sports administration platform across North America

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 06:00

Saskatchewan startup gives over 3,000 sports orgs and three million users an assist with league management.

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Mogo sells $13.8 million of WonderFi stake to buy Bitcoin ahead of Robinhood deal 

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 17:56

The company increased Bitcoin holdings as part of a $50-million crypto treasury strategy.

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PEI BioAlliance appoints Sandpiper Ventures principal Lauren Ledwell as CEO

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 16:11

Ledwell succeeds retiring founder Rory Francis after 20 years leading life sciences industry group.

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Crypto giant Ripple to acquire stablecoin payments platform Rail for $275 million CAD

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 15:13

Ripple says acquisition will help drive stablecoin innovation and adoption in global payments.

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