Alexander Bentley, a herpetologist, is unfazed by cordyceps' presence in the Amazon. But after a finger poke of a fungi-covered mass showed movement, Bentley soon realized that one spider had a couple of tricks up its eight sleeves.

At CIX Summit, Sentinel R&D CEO argued Canada must do more than onshore other companies’ capabilities.

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Caldwell Investment Management president and CEO Brendan Caldwell says Amphenol (Amphenol Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:APH) may sound highly technical, but its business is built around essential components that quietly power communication across a wide range of industries. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg Market Call on March 25, Caldwell described Amphenol as a company […]

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Paradigm Capital analyst Scott McAuley says the publication of Spectral Medical’s (Spectral Medical Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:EDT) TIGRIS study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine adds credibility to the company’s lead septic shock program and could help broaden awareness among both clinicians and investors. In a March 24 note, McAuley described the development […]

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National Bank Financial analyst Richard Tse reiterated an “Outperform” rating and C$240.00 target on Kinaxis (Kinaxis Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:KXS) after meeting with CEO Razat Gaurav, saying the company appears to be building fundamental momentum despite negative sentiment toward enterprise software. In a March 25 report, Tse said the discussion reinforced his […]

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Up to 100 people could join Toronto team, but company has no immediate plans to enter Canadian market.

The post Opendoor hiring in Canada as it looks to make Toronto a “major hub” first appeared on BetaKit.

Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here's what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help.

Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management senior vice-president of equities Martin Cobb says Microsoft (Microsoft Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:MSFT) stands out within the so-called Magnificent Seven as a high-quality, relatively defensive way to gain exposure to large-cap technology. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg Market Call on March 24, Cobb said Microsoft’s recent underperformance has created […]

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Haywood Capital Markets analyst Neal Gilmer reiterated his “Buy” rating and $1.30 target price on Rubicon Organics (Rubicon Organics  Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:ROMJ) in a March 24 report, saying the company remains well positioned in Canada’s premium cannabis segment and should see stronger growth and margin expansion in the second half of […]

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Research Capital analyst Andre Uddin maintained a “Speculative Buy” rating and C$3.50 target on Spectral Medical (Spectral Medical Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:EDT) following publication of the company’s TIGRIS septic shock study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. In a March 24  note, Uddin described the data as exceptionally strong after Spectral announced full […]

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Competition aims to bridge divide between innovation and commercial adoption.

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Toronto FinTech clears initial hurdle to enter controversial trading category popularized by Kalshi and Polymarket.

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Biruté Mary Galdikas, a Canadian scientist who dedicated her life to the study and conservation of orangutans, has died. She was the last living member of the renowned primatologists known as "trimates," alongside Jane Goodall and Diane Fossey.

Terramera subsidiary looks to build on its recent Trace Genomics acquisition with seed extension.

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Raymond James analyst Michael W. Freeman lowered his price target on Vitalhub (Vitalhub Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:VHI) to C$11.00 from C$15.00 while maintaining an “Outperform” rating after the company’s year-end results showed solid reported growth but softer underlying organic momentum and free cash flow trends. As reported by the Globe and Mail, […]

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Experienced media operator joins award-winning publication of record for Canadian tech.

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Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.

Rewards platform to expand from rent rewards into broader payments platform.

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Three Nova Scotian geoscientists have returned from a month-long expedition to Antarctica and now hope to inspire other women to enter their field of work.

Calgary company teams up with Dominion Dynamics on drone simulation and Sapper on intelligence and cyber defence.

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