Inovia promotes Mia Morisset to partner on growth team

BetaKit - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:50

Montréal VC firm’s third growth fund has raised $365 million USD of $450-million target.

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This investor loves Bombardier right now

Can Tech - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 10:27
Barometer Capital Management CEO and CIO David Burrows says Bombardier (Bombardier Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:BBD.B) is no longer a turnaround story, but a business jet leader with improving fundamentals and potential catalysts ahead. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on June 3, Burrows said Bombardier is operating in a strong industry and […]

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NASA reverses evacuation alert for astronauts aboard International Space Station

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 10:09

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.

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The Information Services Corp. buyout is a good deal, RBC says

Can Tech - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 09:08
RBC Dominion Securities analyst Paul Treiber says Plenary Americas’ $1.2-billion agreement to acquire Information Services Corp. (Information Services Corp. Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:ISC) fairly values the digital services company in a go-private scenario. As reportyed by the Globe and Mail, coming off research restriction, Treiber raised his target on ISC to $51.00 […]

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Pricepoint closes $6.6-million CAD seed round for AI hospitality platform

BetaKit - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 06:00

All-Québec cap table includes Brightspark Ventures, Boreal Ventures, and AQC Capital.

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Canada’s AI strategy draws mixed reviews from across tech ecosystem

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 17:22

Viewpoints differ, but experts aligned that strategy needs clearer timelines and greater detail.

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Canada’s AI strategy looks to shift government from startup supporter to stakeholder

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 16:45

New $500-million fund will take equity stakes in promising Canadian AI firms.

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Canada’s AI strategy promises to protect citizens. Critics say it still lacks teeth

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 16:17

Prime Minister says legislation around protecting children will come in the next few weeks.

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Linux Association of Canada launches national open-source library

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:41

Library hopes to provide access to open-source software developed mainly in Canada.

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Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:56

Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.

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Canada’s AI strategy contains $2.3 billion in spending but few details on new privacy regulations

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:23

Delayed strategy promises plan to encourage Canadians to reinvest tech investment gains in AI startups.

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Buy Merlin Labs for a double, this analyst says

Can Tech - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 08:39
Roth Capital Partners analyst Suji Desilva says Merlin Labs (Merlin Labs Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:MRLN) is positioned for the aviation autonomy market, with early revenue visibility from major military program wins. In a June 2  report, Desilva maintained his “Buy” rating and $15.00 target on Merlin Labs following a series of investor […]

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HubSpot can go much higher, this investor says

Can Tech - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 08:31
Linde Equity Fund’s Teal Linde says HubSpot (Hubspot Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:HUBS) still has upside despite a sharp one-day move higher, arguing the software company remains well below previous levels and is positioned to benefit from AI-driven pricing changes. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on June 1, Linde joked that he […]

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Data Communications Management is undervalued, this analyst says

Can Tech - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 08:22
Clarus Securities analyst Noel Atkinson says a new labour agreement at Canada Post removes a recent revenue headwind for Data Communications Management (Data Communications Management Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:DCM). In a June 2 update, Atkinson maintained his “Buy” rating and $3.25 target on DCM. He said his target is unchanged and is […]

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Cohere says it is not working with Palantir

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 07:00

Toronto AI company says it has no relationship with US firm, despite reports of a partnership.

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Scispot closes $8-million USD Series A to become the operating layer for life sciences labs

BetaKit - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 06:00

Singh brothers aim to provide the infrastructure to power self-driving labs.

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Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 06/03/2026 - 20:28

Two more grey whales have washed up in B.C., with researchers and experts both warning the province is on pace for a record breaking year.

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Fighting a cold? A meal gives your immune cells an immediate boost

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:33

Experiments in humans and mice suggest that certain white blood cells, known as T-cells, may respond to infections more effectively after a meal. The research calls into question the notion of "starve a fever, feed a cold."

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SR&ED season is here. How to claim the hours you actually worked

BetaKit - Wed, 06/03/2026 - 13:43

Canada’s biggest R&D tax credit comes down to producing a clear record of work.

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Calgary’s SensorUp closes growth financing led by Pender Ventures

BetaKit - Wed, 06/03/2026 - 13:10

Financing will go toward scaling SensorUP’s agentic operations platform.

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