How and when to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 04:00

In the early morning hours of March 3, the moon will glide through Earth's shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse across Canada. But what you see depends on where you are.

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Experts urge caution as use of volatile lithium-ion batteries surges

Technology news (CBC) - Sat, 02/28/2026 - 04:00

Ottawa Fire Services is urging residents not to overcharge lithium-ion batteries after a fire recently destroyed two homes in Richmond . 

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Artist uses frozen Alberta lake as his canvas

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:28

Turns out Alberta’s blue lakes freeze into a canvas unlike any other this New York artist has ever seen or worked with.

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Ottawa makes first RDII investments in Ontario with $15 million for CDL Defence and Wolf Advanced Technology

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 15:59

Money will support CDL’s defence accelerator and Wolf’s high-performance computing systems.

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JetScaleAI secures $5.4 million to keep cloud costs and climate impact down

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 15:36

Former Dataperformers leaders aim to help companies optimize their cloud infrastructure.

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YSpace, York University open the door between Canada and Korea’s tech ecosystem

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 14:58

Agreements between the two tech economies will help founders access research, capital, and global markets.

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Bird watching may build better brains, study says

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 14:50

A new study looking at the brains of expert birdwatchers found they were structurally more efficient, allowing them to retain details and absorb new information better than non-experts.

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Tech investors should be watching Covalon Technologies, this analyst says

Can Tech - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 14:00
Research Capital analyst Andre Uddin maintained his “Buy” rating and C$2.90 price target on Covalon Technologies (Covalon Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:COV) in a February 25 healthcare update, following what he characterized as a soft fiscal first quarter. Covalon reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $6.9-million for the period ended Dec. 31, […]

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Kinaxis: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Can Tech - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:48
ATB Capital Markets analyst Martin Toner maintained a “Sector Perform” rating and C$210.00 price target on Kinaxis (Kinaxis Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:KXS) in a Feb. 25 equity research note, as he outlined key metrics to watch in the upcoming reporting cycle. Toner said that while AI infrastructure names have seen mixed performance […]

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The Futr Corporation is undervalued, this analyst says

Can Tech - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:42
Research Capital analyst Andre Greg McLeish reiterated his “Speculative Buy” rating and $3.00 price target on The Futr Corporation  (The Futr Corporation Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:FTRC) in a Feb. 25 update, following the company’s exclusive partnership with the New York State Automobile Dealers Association. FUTR, a Toronto-based consumer data technology company, said […]

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This analyst just lowered his price target on Riot Platforms

Can Tech - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:27
ATB Capital Markets analyst Martin Toner maintained an “Outperform” rating on Riot Platforms (Riot Platforms Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:RIOT) while lowering his price target to US$28.00 from US$30.00 in a Feb. 25 note, reflecting a more conservative 2026 bitcoin price deck. Toner said AI infrastructure names have delivered mixed performance amid volatility […]

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This fund manager loves Fairfax Financial

Can Tech - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:05
Lightwater Partners portfolio manager Jerome Hass says Fairfax Financial Holdings (Fairfax Financial Holdings Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:FFH) delivered a decisive earnings beat in its fourth quarter, while continuing to trade at a meaningful valuation discount to peers. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on Feb. 23, Hass said Fairfax reported earnings per […]

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Evan Solomon will meet Sam Altman as OpenAI faces pressure over Tumbler Ridge response

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:55

Meeting comes after OpenAI revealed it would have reported the shooter to police in hindsight.

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How PeerSupport.io is helping Yukon docs send referrals using only their voice

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:45

Clinicians can tell CoWork to send referrals, renew prescriptions, finish notes, and more.

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NASA revamps its plans for the moon

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:21

NASA has revamped the plans for its Artemis program, meaning the mission that was intended to put astronauts back on the moon in 2028 will instead conduct test flights next year in low-Earth orbit.

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Québec government invests $36 million to sustain Mila’s AI research

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:52

Funding comes through Québec’s five-year innovation strategy.

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Three Regina research projects receive ISF funding from Innovation Saskatchewan

BetaKit - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 06:00

Nearly $460,000 will support research into water security, sustainability, and antimicrobials.

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Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 04:00

Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise method of lab testing, which could be giving Canadians a false sense of security when using sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun.

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2 sea lions from Marineland get new home at Vancouver Aquarium

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 04:00

The sea lions were recently moved to the Vancouver Aquarium as part of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums' effort to find long-term homes for animals previously located at Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont.

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#TheMoment rats learned how to drive 🐀

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 22:06

Kendal Crawford and Shaun Stephens-Whal tell The National about the moment they taught their pet rats how to drive mini cars in Squamish, B.C.

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