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Arca to deliver 300,000 tonnes of carbon removal to Microsoft
Clean technologies

Arca to deliver 300,000 tonnes of carbon removal to Microsoft

Arca will supply Microsoft with 300,000 tonnes of durable carbon removal over ten years through industrial mineralization, repurposing mining waste to offset CO2.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
QueerTech pushes to hard-wire inclusion into Canadian tech
Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech pushes to hard-wire inclusion into Canadian tech

A growing movement aims to diversify the tech world by empowering 2SLGBTQ+ creators to shape the future of AI development and innovation.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards
Artificial Intelligence

BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards

The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Green chemistry tech catalyst opens in Kingston, ON
Clean technologies

Green chemistry tech catalyst opens in Kingston, ON

Kingston has opened the RXN HUB, a CAD $3M green chemistry centre aimed at accelerating sustainable technology from research to commercial scale.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation
DevOps

Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation

Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Quantum for all: Waterloo's team leading open source compute
Quantum Computing

Quantum for all: Waterloo's team leading open source compute

Waterloo's researchers at Open Quantum Design are pioneering open-source quantum computing tools, making advanced technology accessible to all worldwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025
Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB
Clean technologies

Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB

Deep Sky will invest in building the largest carbon removal hubs in Southwestern Manitoba, aiming to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025
Canadian firms confident in disaster readiness but lack real plans
Disaster Recovery

Canadian firms confident in disaster readiness but lack real plans

Canadian firms show highest confidence in disaster readiness globally, yet only 1% in high-risk areas have active plans, revealing major gaps in real crisis preparedness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide

BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Alberta's high-speed TransPod secures materials partner
Cartech

Alberta's high-speed TransPod secures materials partner

Alberta's TransPod high-speed rail project, backed by Algoma and Supreme Steel, aims to create 140,000 jobs and boost the economy by CAD $19.2bn.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
Voltai raises CAD $1.83M to harness wave energy from ships
Clean technologies

Voltai raises CAD $1.83M to harness wave energy from ships

Voltai has secured CAD $1.83 million to develop electrostatic generators converting wave energy into electricity for greener shipping solutions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech
Artificial Intelligence

Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech

Canada awards funding to 17 firms and research groups to advance space tech in AI, propulsion, and lunar mobility, boosting security and economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
SOTI boosts ONE Platform to cut device downtime in Canadian T&L
Digital Transformation

SOTI boosts ONE Platform to cut device downtime in Canadian T&L

SOTI upgrades its ONE Platform to reduce mobile device downtime, helping Canadian transport and logistics workers reclaim lost hours and ease work stress.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
SOTI launches AI health assistant to reduce patient downtime
Data Analytics

SOTI launches AI health assistant to reduce patient downtime

Nearly all Canadian healthcare IT leaders rely on legacy systems, raising risks of security breaches and operational disruptions in patient care.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Mila, 5C & Hypertec invest CAD $250m in Montréal AI hub
Artificial Intelligence

Mila, 5C & Hypertec invest CAD $250m in Montréal AI hub

The three organisations will create a new Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal, boosting sustainable AI innovation and compute power.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Canada invests CAD $40M to expand transformer facility
Clean technologies

Canada invests CAD $40M to expand transformer facility

Canada invests CAD $40 million to expand Hitachi Energy's Varennes transformer plant, creating 500 jobs and boosting clean energy infrastructure.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Canada launches task force to update its AI strategy
Artificial Intelligence

Canada launches task force to update its AI strategy

Canada launches AI Strategy Task Force and national consultation to update its AI strategy, aiming to boost innovation, trust and economic growth nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec
Data Privacy

TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round
Risk & Compliance

Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round

Cohere raised USD $100 million, reaching a USD $7 billion valuation, to advance secure, compliance-focused AI for enterprises globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025