Calgary crypto exchange Catalyx permanently barred from operating

BetaKit - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 15:57

Former crypto exchange’s CEO, Hyuk Jae Park, will also pay a $90,000 fine to Alberta Securities Commission. 

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U of T professor Jacob Tsimerman, who won math’s highest prize, to join OpenAI

BetaKit - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 14:27

Fields Medal winner says AI safety is the most important issue of our time.

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No product could have stopped OpenAI hack, Canadian cybersecurity firms say 

BetaKit - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 11:48

Agentic threats are prompting innovation at companies like 1Password and Lastwall. 

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NordSpace’s venture arm makes undisclosed strategic investment in North Vector Dynamics

BetaKit - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 09:21

Canadian aerospace companies have already been tackling defence and hypersonic research projects together. 

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ProMIS Neurosciences (NASDAQ:PMN) is undervalued, this analyst says

Can Tech - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 08:46
Roth Capital Partners analyst Boobalan Pachaiyappan says ProMIS Neurosciences’ (ProMIS Neurosciences Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:PMN) interim Alzheimer’s data met or exceeded his expectations on safety, the key concern for current standard-of-care drugs. In a July 28  note, Pachaiyappan reiterated his “Buy” rating and $19.00 pirce target on ProMIS. ProMIS reported positive results […]

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Alithya Group is undervalued, this analyst says

Can Tech - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 08:40
Ventum Capital Markets analyst Rob Goff says Alithya Group’s (Alithya Group Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:ALYA) strategic review could draw investor attention to the gap between its public valuation and potential strategic value. In a July 27 update, Goff maintained his “Buy” rating and $2.00 target on Alithya. Alithya has launched a strategic […]

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Why are so many bears getting hit on Quebec highways?

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 04:00

More than 7,000 collisions involving large animals were reported in Quebec in 2025. In most cases, experts say large mammals, like bears and moose, are simply looking for food.

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Questrade is remaking its platform for an AI-driven investing market

BetaKit - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 16:22

Digital brokerage showcased chatbot-driven investing, research, and trading options at summer product showcase.

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Cooling hot subways in NYC with Canadian tech

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 14:00

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at technology to cool steamy subway stations and 'mine' their heat for use elsewhere, learn how wildfires generate their own weather and dive into the problem of 'wishcycling.'

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Taking code to the road: How GM Canada and the country’s top universities are engineering the future of driving

BetaKit - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 13:02

As vehicles become software-defined, the automotive talent pipeline now runs from campus to test track.

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Wealthsimple reports “biggest quarter ever” as it nearly doubles assets under management in a year

BetaKit - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:41

Toronto FinTech firm added roughly 200,000 users and recorded largest-ever quarter for net deposits.

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How an Australian AI scribe won over Canada’s doctors

BetaKit - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:59

Heidi’s Dr. Tom Kelly talks clinician-led adoption and scaling AI responsibly.

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Rare duck-billed dinosaur tracks in Tumbler Ridge help tell story of ancient delta, says earth scientist

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:00

In 1988, earth scientist Guy Plint was conducting sedimentary studies around Tumbler Ridge, examining 86-million-year-old formations, when, unbeknownst to him, he unearthed duck-billed dinosaur tracks.

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Is is time to sell Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)?

Can Tech - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 09:18
Roth Capital Partners analyst Bill Kirk says Aurora Cannabis (Aurora Cannabis  Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:ACB) faces a larger-than-expected drag from Canadian medical cannabis reimbursement changes. In a July 27 update, Kirk reiterated his “Neutral” rating on Aurora and lowered his target to $4.00 from $5.00. Kirk said Aurora’s higher exposure to medical […]

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Lightspeed stock sinks despite narrower net loss, revenue beat in fiscal Q1

BetaKit - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 08:10

Montréal firm reveals it cut three percent of workforce amid AI and productivity push. 

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Is Thermal Energy International (TSXV:TMG) a buy?

Can Tech - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 08:08
Beacon Securities analyst Russell Stanley says Thermal Energy International (Thermal Energy International Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:TMG) is making progress on several growth initiatives, with record orders and a new beverage-sector contract supporting the outlook. In a July 27 update, Stanley reiterated his “Buy” rating and $0.30 target on Thermal Energy. Stanley said […]

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Advanced Micro Devices: this analyst just hiked his price target

Can Tech - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 08:02
Roth Capital Partners analyst Suji Desilva says Advanced Micro Devices (Advanced Micro Devices Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:AMD) is well positioned for a strong processor ramp as agentic AI drives demand for inference computing. In a July 24 update, Desilva maintained his “Buy” rating on AMD and raised his target to US$650.00 from […]

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Greentank lands $20-million USD investment from Dubai’s AIR Global

BetaKit - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 06:00

Toronto vape tech company has now raised $56 million USD through financing and strategic investment.

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How a tornado risk and thunderstorm watch for N.B. became a misinformation storm on social media

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:00

On July 14, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch that mentioned a tornado risk associated with the potential conditions. Neither severe thunderstorms nor a tornado materialized, but the ensuing social media storm spread misinformation, unreliable images and panic.

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U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications?

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 04:00

Despite hundreds of public comments opposing a giant space mirror that would shine light roughly five kilometres wide, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has given it the green light. What could this mean for Canadians?

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