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Telus pledges $2 million for British Columbia wildfires
Network Infrastructure

Telus pledges $2 million for British Columbia wildfires

Evacuees in British Columbia will get data top-ups and bill credits as TELUS puts GBP £1.1 million into wildfire relief and network support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gatineau venue installs three SSL live mixing consoles
SSL

Gatineau venue installs three SSL live mixing consoles

A technical overhaul at the Gatineau arts venue is set to improve sound for comedy, theatre and touring acts across its 830-seat complex.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push
Software-as-a-Service

Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push

SaaS providers could boost revenue and simplify billing as Paymath offers embedded payments support to firms using aggregator-based platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Smart Cities

McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters

Winter conditions could force transit agencies to size battery-electric bus fleets and chargers far beyond summer needs, McGill found.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT
DevOps

The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT

Cloud spending is set to trigger costly remediation for Canadian firms as undocumented systems, rising costs and security gaps pile up.

By Russ Profant • 5 min read • Last week
Shakepay launches bitcoin-backed credit line in Canada
Crypto

Shakepay launches bitcoin-backed credit line in Canada

Eligible bitcoin holders in Canada can now access up to CAD $50,000 without selling coins, though collateral calls may follow price swings.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Alation & PwC Canada launch banking compliance tool
Software-as-a-Service

Alation & PwC Canada launch banking compliance tool

Canadian banks will be able to cut months of compliance work to days as the first joint product automates data risk checks and audit evidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Canada sells retired Hercules planes for wildfire use
Sustainability

Canada sells retired Hercules planes for wildfire use

As wildfires intensify, 10 retired Hercules aircraft will be converted into aerial tankers, boosting Canada's firefighting fleet and aerospace jobs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Wagepoint adds AI payroll tool to flag unusual changes
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint adds AI payroll tool to flag unusual changes

Wagepoint has added an AI payroll review tool that flags unusual changes for Canadian small businesses and accountants before approval.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Multihexa College expands tech training with IBM, Cisco
Data Analytics

Multihexa College expands tech training with IBM, Cisco

Students at the Canadian college will gain industry-recognised certifications as employers increasingly demand verified IT skills over formal study alone.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Canada stories

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals
Higher education

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals

Institutional capital is pouring into the sector as student accommodation shortages and stable policy keep Australia at the centre of regional dealmaking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
CSM Technologies wins AI management system certification
Agricultural Technology

CSM Technologies wins AI management system certification

The certification gives clients a formal benchmark on AI governance as scrutiny rises over how systems are built, monitored and deployed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Flywire expands Trustly open banking in North America
Fintech

Flywire expands Trustly open banking in North America

Customers in the US and Canada can now pay Flywire clients directly from bank accounts, with real-time checks aimed at reducing failed transfers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Malware

Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July
Malware

Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Francisco Partners to buy Moneris for CAD $2 billion
Digital Transformation

Francisco Partners to buy Moneris for CAD $2 billion

Moneris will keep access to BMO and RBC clients after the sale, with exclusive referral deals preserving bank ties as ownership shifts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Canada stories

Kiwi firefighters head to US to help tackle unprecedented wildfires
Sustainability

Kiwi firefighters head to US to help tackle unprecedented wildfires

The deployment will give New Zealand crews urgent experience as unprecedented blazes threaten the US north-west and western Canada.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last week