A smarter, safer way to run AI? Vancouver’s LōD Technologies is betting on it
Startup’s new platform, CLōD, tackles two of the biggest barriers to enterprise AI adoption.
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How a Métis game developer is using Roblox to keep his language alive
Josh Nilson built a virtual world where gamers learn Michif through play and community.
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Yukon earthquake reveals a fault line hidden beneath glaciers
An earthquake which struck near the Alaska-Yukon border last month has revealed a fault line hidden beneath ice, drawing international research interest.
Kepler makes history with world-first launch of optical relay satellite network
Canadian company beats out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency reinstates Goodfood’s safe food licence
Meal kit service’s Montréal facility back in operation following nine-day suspension.
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Ssense founders’ bid to buy back company successful, pending approvals
Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.
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1Password promotes Nancy Wang to CTO
Wang replaces Pedro Canahuati as Toronto cybersecurity firm continues to reshape C-suite.
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Ubisoft Halifax employees “blindsided” by surprise closure one month after unionizing
Former employee says game developer unexpectedly dropped union challenges weeks before closing office.
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ITC says Canada’s largest Indigenous tech conference aims to break down silos
Indigenous Tech Circle brings founders, investors, and policymakers together in Vancouver.
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BetaKit’s secret plan for 2026
Plus: 2025 was the worst year for Canadian VC fundraising in a decade.
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Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well
A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C.
The future is a four-day workweek
Jared Lindzon’s new book says the future of work is more productive employees working fewer days.
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N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation
The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.
Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row
Lucky 7 Cattle Co., near Sedgewick, Alta., started 2026 with a bang, welcoming a set of healthy triplet calves — for the second year in a row.
Russia is using its hypersonic missile to send a political message. How dangerous is the Oreshnik?
Moscow used its hypersonic 'Oreshnik 'missile to target critical infrastructure near Lviv in western Ukraine. Its use of the missile is being seen as more about political messaging, than battlefield strategy.
Calgary quantum researchers discover rule-breaking new uses for diamonds
Breakthrough discovery could see diamonds used in data centres and laser manufacturing.
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Is it time to dump your Tilray stock?
LuLulemon is ready to bounce back from “massive pullback”, investor says
Kepler to launch historic satellite network on SpaceX rocket this Sunday
Successful launch would be world-first, beating out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.
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Kinaxis appoints former Plainview head Razat Gaurav as CEO
Former leader John Sicard retired in 2024 after 30 years with the company.
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