Scientists say they've settled the debate about where bats came from and uncovered what the earliest bats were like. They also believe their new huge study of bat genomes and fossils could help reveal the secrets behind bats' extraordinary disease-resistance and longevity.

The $30-million cybersecurity hub adds another international company to the city’s growing tech ecosystem.

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Funding will support organizations in Ontario, Alberta, and BC, as well as five pan-Canadian research hubs.

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Tech leaders talk human agency in the AI world as GROAT Kyle Lowry encourages entrepreneurs to chase their “yes.”

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TD Cowen analyst David Kwan says WELL Health Technologies (WELL Health Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:WELL) remains underappreciated despite strong execution. In TD Cowen’s September Canada Best Ideas report, Kwan maintained his “Buy” rating and $7.00 target on WELL. “With the stock only up slightly YTD, despite its strong execution, we think […]

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TD Cowen analyst John Shao says Celestica (Celestica Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:CLS) remains a Canada Best Idea because AI infrastructure demand should prove more durable than investors expect. In TD Cowen’s September Canada Best Ideas report, Shao maintained his “Buy” rating and US$430.00 target on Celestica. “Long-term demand visibility remains the key […]

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Toronto startup aims to power “specialist-level care without the specialist wait.”

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TORONTO – The former chief executive of Canada Health Infoway is suing the federally funded non-profit for wrongful dismissal, alleging that he was made a scapegoat for the failure of […]

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TORONTO – The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has been ranked the world’s best children’s hospital for a second consecutive year, according to one study. The ranking, announced by Newsweek, […]

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NIPIGON, Ont. — Nipigon District Memorial Hospital has been hit by a ransomware attack, according to local press reports. Some patient services may have been affected as the general hospital […]

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TORONTO – Emergency department visits for gambling disorders doubled following the legalization of single-event sports betting and expansion of Ontario’s online gambling market, according to a new study by University […]

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MONTREAL – The Montreal University Health Centre (MUHC) is among the Canadian institutions whose teams were selected for the first Digital Health Innovation Fund (DHIF), a national initiative led by […]

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TORONTO – On October 1, older adults, caregivers and others can discover AgeTech innovations designed to support independence, health and quality of life at AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day events, which […]

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OTTAWA – VON Canada has named health industry executive Moritz Bolle (pictured) as its next president and chief executive officer, effective December 12. He joins VON on November 2 and […]

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TORONTO – Canada’s healthcare innovators are being invited to share their stories for a Canadian edition of Voices of Innovation, the healthcare innovation series created by author and industry leader […]

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CALGARY – Kids Brain Health (KBH+) will host the KBH+ Conference 2026 from October 18–21 at The Westin Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, bringing together leaders and changemakers committed to improving […]

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WATERLOO, Ont. – The National Institutes of Health Informatics is offering new micro-courses for healthcare professionals, beginning fall 2026. They include: “AI Privacy and Data Protection,” “ROI Thinking in Healthcare” […]

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After nine years as Elevate, tech festival updates name to provide direction in an increasingly uncertain world.

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The Big Six Canadian bank has teamed up with the country’s LLM maker to boost AI adoption.

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Once-loved and now-defunct Marineland transferred all of its remaining captive whales to five destinations over the summer, after the federal government banned keeping captive whales in the country in 2019. However, four belugas and one dolphin have since died in separate instances, prompting questions about the animals' health and well-being during and after the transfer.