Bodies of knowledge: U of A medical school thanks 'remarkable' donors and their families

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:00

Before she died at age 96, Doreen Edna Buhler lived a difficult but remarkable life. But death was not the end of Buhler's story. As part of her final wishes, she donated her remains to the University of Alberta's Anatomical Gifts Program to further a future generation of medical professionals.

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Canadian tech stocks are perking up, this analyst says

Can Tech - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 06:59
In an April 20 sector update, Paradigm Capital analyst Daniel Rosenberg said small-cap technology is showing signs of a risk inflection point after rebounding since late March, though software remains the clearest laggard and still trades below historical valuation levels. Rosenberg said the turn appeared to begin on March 30, when a U.S. peace proposal […]

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Should you sell your Questor Technology stock?

Can Tech - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 06:42
As reported by the Globe and Mail, Acumen Capital analyst Trevor Reynolds lowered his target on Questor Technology (Questor Technology Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:QST) to $0.55 from $0.75 on April 22following fourth-quarter 2025 results that came in below his expectations and the announced departure of president and CEO Audrey Mascarenhas, maintaining a […]

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GURU Organic Energy is better off without Pepsi, analyst says

Can Tech - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 06:36
Roth Analyst Brian McGowan says that GURU Organic Energy (GURU Organic Energy Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:GURU) faces limited downside and possible upside as its legal dispute with former distribution partner Pepsi plays out, maintaining a “Buy” rating and C$8.00 12-month price target. McGowan noted that GURU and Pepsi have filed competing lawsuits […]

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This Canadian junior is a crucial critical minerals stock, analyst says

Can Tech - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 06:30
National Bank Financial analyst Baltej Sidhu says that 5N Plus (5N Plus Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:VNP) is benefiting from a broader defence supply-chain re-rating, raising his target to $38.00 from $33 .00 and maintaining an “Outperform” rating. In his April 21 note, Sidhu said the geopolitical backdrop has reinforced 5N Plus’s position […]

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Western astronomers unveil stunning new image of cosmic ‘buckyball’ origins

Technology news (CBC) - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:00

Western University researchers have released a striking new image of the planetary nebula Tc 1, offering fresh insight into the cosmic origins of "buckyballs," spherical carbon molecules first detected in space by the same team 15 years ago.

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Black Swan Graphene is a buy, this analyst says

Can Tech - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:37
Paradigm Capital analyst Marvin Wolff said in an April 20 note that Black Swan Graphene (Black Swan Graphene Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:SWAN) remains an early-stage but post-development graphene producer scaling toward commercial volume, maintaining a “Buy” rating and $2.50 12-month price target. Wolff said Black Swan gives investors exposure to a graphene […]

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This analyst just lowered his price target on CGI Group

Can Tech - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:06
Desjardins Securities analyst Jerome Dubreuil lowered his target on CGI (CGI Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:GIB.A) to $149.00 from $157.00 in a report previewing quarterly results for IT services providers, reflecting lower growth expectations for fiscal 2026. The average target is $149.88. As reported by the Globe and Mail, Dubreuil said recent peer […]

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OpenTable gobbles up Canadian market share with Libro acquisition

BetaKit - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:59

Montréal restaurant reservation startup to continue as standalone brand.

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Canada’s new US economic advisory committee draws backlash from tech leaders

BetaKit - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:24

Build Canada, CCI, and others say group needs tech sector representation.

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Canadian businesses are more optimistic than expected, RBC says

Can Tech - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:05
Royal Bank of Canada senior economist Claire Fan said the Bank of Canada’s first-quarter Business Outlook Survey showed business sentiment, hiring plans and investment intentions holding up better than expected through February and March, even as inflation expectations rose amid the Middle East conflict. Fan said the results are broadly consistent with RBC’s view that […]

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AgTech-turned-crypto company aims to build data centre near Calgary

BetaKit - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:35

Avax One will spend $30-35 million to develop the 10MW natural gas-powered facility.

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Former Startup TNT leader launches coalition for Canada’s early-stage investors

BetaKit - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:00

Jesse Wiebe’s Canadian Startup Capital Association aims to connect a “fragmented” landscape and shape policy.

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Vancouver Island's low snowpack likely to affect salmon populations: researchers

Technology news (CBC) - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:00

Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.

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Why China has the edge in the rare earths market

Can Tech - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:30
In an April 20 industry update, Research Capital analyst Greg McLeish said rare earths are moving into a structural re-rating as visible long-term demand collides with increasingly controlled supply, particularly in heavy rare earths such as dysprosium and terbium. He argued the market is being driven less by uncertainty over demand than by downstream processing […]

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Lakeridge and partners go live on Sectra cloud

Can Health - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:08

OSHAWA, Ont. – Lakeridge Health and its regional partners announced the launch of Sectra One Cloud, a new diagnostic imaging system that connects hospitals across the Central East Region – […]

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Purkinje acquires LeoMed Technologies

Can Health - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:07

MONTREAL – Purkinje has announced the acquisition of LeoMed Technologies, a virtual care platform specializing in hospital-at-home services, among other offerings. This transaction represents a significant strategic milestone for the […]

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Drummondville docs express doubts about Quebec EHR

Can Health - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:06

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC – Fourteen internists from Drummondville sound the alarm regarding the Digital Health Record (DHR): they believe that the transition risks their ability to provide “safe care” and are […]

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AGE-WELL creates AI & Aging Council

Can Health - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:05

TORONTO – A new AI & Aging Council, convened by AGE-WELL, has been established to provide strategic guidance on the responsible development, use and governance of artificial intelligence for aging […]

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VHA launches AI-driven client portal

Can Health - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:04

TORONTO – VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) has made its myVHA Client Portal easier to navigate for clients and their families with a new feature called the Evha AI Assistant. Thanks […]

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