A smarter, safer way to run AI? Vancouver’s LōD Technologies is betting on it

BetaKit - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 07:00

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

BetaKit - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 06:00

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

Technology news (CBC) - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 16:40

An earthquake which struck near the Alaska-Yukon border last month has revealed a fault line hidden beneath ice, drawing international research interest.

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Kepler makes history with world-first launch of optical relay satellite network

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 14:29

Canadian company beats out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency reinstates Goodfood’s safe food licence

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:54

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

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:36

Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.

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1Password promotes Nancy Wang to CTO

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 09:00

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

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 06:30

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

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 06:00

Indigenous Tech Circle brings founders, investors, and policymakers together in Vancouver.

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BetaKit’s secret plan for 2026

BetaKit - Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:00

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

Technology news (CBC) - Sun, 01/11/2026 - 20:08

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.

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The future is a four-day workweek

BetaKit - Sun, 01/11/2026 - 17:12

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

Technology news (CBC) - Sun, 01/11/2026 - 10:25

The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.

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Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row

Technology news (CBC) - Sun, 01/11/2026 - 09:00

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.

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Russia is using its hypersonic missile to send a political message. How dangerous is the Oreshnik?

Technology news (CBC) - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 18:09

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.

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Calgary quantum researchers discover rule-breaking new uses for diamonds

BetaKit - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:55

Breakthrough discovery could see diamonds used in data centres and laser manufacturing.

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Is it time to dump your Tilray stock?

Can Tech - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:45
Haywood Capital Markets said on Jan. 9 that it has lowered its target price on Tilray Brands (Tilray Brands Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:TLRY) to $10.50 from $18.00 while maintaining a Hold rating, following the company’s fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, which came in broadly in line with expectations but reflected margin pressure from […]

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LuLulemon is ready to bounce back from “massive pullback”, investor says

Can Tech - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:39
FSA Valuation Service president Matt Kacur said on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on Jan. 8 that Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon Athletica Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:LULU) is beginning to look attractive again after a sharp multi-year pullback, despite intensifying competition in the athletic apparel space. Kacur said the core of his thesis rests on […]

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Kepler to launch historic satellite network on SpaceX rocket this Sunday

BetaKit - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:02

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

BetaKit - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:04

Former leader John Sicard retired in 2024 after 30 years with the company.

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