AI minister Evan Solomon wary of overdoing regulation, but says Bill C-27 “not gone”
Tech leaders call for procurement strategies that benefit Canadian AI companies following minister’s remarks.
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'The missing link': New early tyrannosaur species discovered by Calgary researchers
Scientists from the University of Calgary have discovered a new dinosaur specimen that they say appears to be the "missing link" in the evolution of tyrannosaurs.
Wealthsimple reveals first credit card, expanded chequing account at inaugural product showcase
Toronto FinTech firm teases investment event after impressing hometown crowd with instant line of credit, cheque and cash deliveries at first Wealthsimple Presents.
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HALO set to expand its services Canada-wide
TORONTO – H.A.L.O. Tele-Monitoring Inc. (HALO Inc.), a made-in-Canada innovation that is transforming how hospitals provide constant observation for vulnerable patients, is now expanding across Canada. The new company, spun […]
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Joseph Brant and St. Joseph’s, Hamilton to share EHR
BRANTFORD, Ont., and HAMILTON, Ont. – Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) have launched a new integrated health information system partnership. Under this alliance, JBH will […]
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Burnaby Hospital deploys advanced surgical robot
BURNABY, BC – A retired nurse is the first patient in B.C. to receive a new hip with the aid of the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgical system at Burnaby Hospital. […]
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$60M donation will fund cardio institute in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – In a landmark announcement, the Dilawri Foundation has made a record-setting $60 million philanthropic gift to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to establish the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute (DCI) […]
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Petal Health, Vitr.ai aim to improve patient intake
MONTRÉAL – Petal Santé, a leader in real-time care orchestration systems, and Vitr.ai, a specialist in AI-powered patient–provider matching, are pleased to announce a new partnership that brings together their […]
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Kelowna centre for health systems learning opens
KELOWNA, BC – Researcher and champion of health system innovation, Dr. Deanne (Dee) Taylor (pictured), has been appointed executive director of the Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + […]
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Infoway launches AI scribe program for doctors
TORONTO – Canada Health Infoway has announced the official launch of the AI Scribe Program, a national initiative designed to reduce administrative burden, improve documentation workflows, and support more connected, […]
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Legacy systems limit AI progress at hospitals: study
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Canadian healthcare organizations are on the verge of a breakthrough. With modern IT infrastructure and leveraging new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), patient care can improve […]
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Here’s what to expect from Haivision’s Q2 results
Should you hang on to your Decisive Dividend stock?
Building Canada’s cleantech future from the shores of Nova Scotia
Innovators in the region are advancing tech that drives decarbonization and global competitiveness.
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Montréal tech looks to scale up with opening of Ax.c innovation hub
Sprawling space has booked 40 startups for office leases, with dozens more on the waitlist.
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Canada Health Infoway’s AI Scribe Program hooks up primary care clinicians with Canadian healthtech
Initiative to provide up to 10,000 licences for AI documentation tools from companies like Well Health and MEDFAR.
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Xanadu, NRC, and U of T partner on using quantum to improve electric vehicle batteries
Researchers hope the project results in faster charging, longer battery life, and lower prices.
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How close are we to getting a vaccine for Lyme disease?
Lyme disease, a potentially debilitating tick-borne infection if it is left untreated, is a growing problem in parts of Canada, with thousands of reported cases. But could there soon be a vaccine?
Volatus Aerospace is “cleared for takeoff”, this analyst says
DoorDash next on the menu as Canada’s Competition Bureau sues for allegedly deceptive pricing tactics
Lawsuit seeks an undetermined penalty and restitution to affected customers who used food delivery app.
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