Ayr Wellness downgraded at Ventum
Beech leaf-mining weevils are small. But researchers say they shouldn't be underestimated
The beech leaf-mining weevil isn't very big at only two millimetres in length. But Acadia University biology professor Kirk Hillier says it shouldn't be underestimated because of its size. The tiny green-and-gold invasive species can take down 36-metre trees in just a few years.
An incomplete list of Canadian tech programs and organizations supporting women’s initiatives
An evolving resource for women entrepreneurs.
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Ten things worth reading on International Women’s Day
Read, share, and amplify.
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These ice-loving algae may play a big role in lake health. But time is ticking to learn more
Researchers are newly documenting a community of algae that hang around just under the ice surface using samples collected by divers. But climate change might threaten the algae — and the new collection method.
Government of Canada commits over $6 billion to help businesses weather trade war
EDC and BDC get a big boost to support businesses affected by tariffs and market uncertainties.
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DMZ Women Innovation Summit boosts women-led AI, farming, and health startups with $535,000 investment
Cashew, Migranium, Edie Farming, and Metronome emerge from pitch competition with new backing.
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Richard Sutton passes Turing test, Doug Ford is done with Starlink, and #CDNtech on the moon
Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Mar. 7, 2025.
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Leaders discuss the right speed for innovation and regulation at Remarkable AI conference
Vector Institute event also explored the role of reinforcement learning and Canada’s compute needs.
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Tecsys keeps “Top Pick” status at Ventum
Three things Canadian small businesses can do instead of spiralling
Xero Small Business Insights report shows sales are continuing to decline, and action is required.
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BlackBerry is a “dice roll”, Jim Cramer says
SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
A massive SpaceX Starship rocket exploded after takeoff again, raining down fiery debris and briefly grounding flights at Orlando International Airport Thursday evening.
WonderFi plots expansion beyond crypto into multi-asset trading with Eightcap
Crypto firm aims to work with Australian FinTech partner to give Bitbuy and Coinsquare users access to derivatives.
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Toast wants women to take a radical step this International Women’s Day: rest
#WithoutHer campaign asks men to assume more responsibility for uplifting women in tech.
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Cuts to U.S. weather forecasting, climate science create dark clouds for Canadian counterparts
Cuts to the U.S. agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate science have left scientists on this side of the border concerned about the reliability of data Canada needs to predict dangerous events, conduct accurate flood forecasts and understand broader changes to the climate.
Quebec-made tech part of 1st safe moon landing by private company
NGC Aerospace in Sherbrooke, Que., designs navigation systems for satellites, lunar landers and rovers. The company’s technology set foot on the moon as part of the Blue Ghost 1 landing, which was spearheaded by U.S. company, Firefly.
“My god, this is exhausting”: US delays some tariffs against Canada until April
President Donald Trump’s backtrack limited to Canadian goods covered under CUSMA.
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Thinkific created positive cash flow in 2024, but found GMV “headwinds”
EdTech company saw revenue jump in Q4 earnings as it ditched cost savings for growth.
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