The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.
What to know about Smart Cities
Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.
Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.
Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.
Canadian Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Lütke, MacDonald: AI will create jobs in T.O we can't foresee
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform
Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.
NAV Canada report says drones to reshape low-level airspace
Canada’s air traffic system may need fresh investment as drone and air mobility flights are forecast to top 21 million by 2045.
Waterloo's Mappedin raises USD $24.5M for city-scale mapping
Mappedin will use fresh funding to extend its indoor maps beyond single buildings, giving responders and venues shared location data.
Miovision launches Mateo AI agent for traffic engineering
Traffic departments could cut investigation work by up to 95 per cent as the new tool queries fragmented network data in plain English.
Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks
Ontario will be the first Canadian test bed for light-based networking as Schnell LiFi targets government, defence and smart city sites.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Featured News
Lütke, MacDonald: AI will create jobs in T.O we can't foresee
Toronto could soon see driverless vehicles on its streets as Uber pushes for federal rules and partners to launch them locally.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Expert Columns
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Smart Cities News
Bell to build Canada's largest AI data centre near Regina
Bell will spend CAD $1.7bn on a 300 MW AI data hub in rural Saskatchewan, billed as Canada's largest purpose-built AI centre.
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
Canada must treat data centres as core infrastructure in 2026 to turn AI strategy into secure, low‑carbon growth for communities.
BC Transit, Spare to unify handyDART with one platform
BC Transit taps Vancouver tech firm Spare to unify handyDART bookings and oversight across 29 British Columbia communities.
Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal
A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal's streets to double vital care and support for the city's growing homeless population.
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.
Trilliant & OZZ Electric expand EV energy management in B.C
Trilliant expands its partnership with OZZ Electric to deploy advanced EV energy management and sub-metering across British Columbia's growing electric vehicle network.
Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals
New robotaxi projects in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia could help Nvidia turn Drive Hyperion into a standard platform for fleets.
SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities
Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.
Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador
The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.
bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles
Access to raw radar data could help self-driving fleets train software and move beyond tightly controlled pilot zones.
Granicus launches destinations cloud for tourism bodies
The new platform aims to help tourism bodies prove community impact and justify investment as pressure grows to balance visitors with residents.
H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US
Canada is losing another homegrown startup to faster US demand, as H2O Vision shifts its AI drowning detection rollout south.
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
Rising scrutiny over water and power use is pushing operators towards integrated services as data centre expansion accelerates worldwide.
Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Architects can now carry schematic building models into Revit without rebuilding them, cutting rework as projects move from concept to detail.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
The new targets could lift customer energy savings to 60 TWh by 2030, as the group expands into lighting software and circular services.
Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Customers will gain more options for integrated site security as new cameras, readers and thermal devices arrive from June and the second quarter.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Wider use of medical AI will stall without faster networks, as surgeons and emergency teams need near-real-time links to work safely.
Milestone revenue rises to DKK 2.2bn on AI expansion
Rising demand for automated video analytics helped lift net revenue to DKK 2.2 billion, even as operating income edged lower.