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Canada funds first private sale solar energy project in SK
Clean technologies

Canada funds first private sale solar energy project in SK

Canada grants CAD $33m to George Gordon First Nation's solar project in Saskatchewan, pioneering industrial clean energy supply via a 30-year pact.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario
Artificial Intelligence

FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech
Quantum Computing

Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech

Photonic says the grant will go towards its advanced quantum repeater and networking tech supporting NORAD's defence modernisation across North America.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program
Clean technologies

General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program

General Fusion secures financing to advance its LM26 fusion project, aiming to pioneer zero-carbon fusion energy by mid-2030s with new Board appointments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility
Clean technologies

Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Heat, jobs, language: Data centres fueling Indigenous communities
Hyperscale

Heat, jobs, language: Data centres fueling Indigenous communities

Indigenous-led data centres offer more than jobs. They support language preservation, data sovereignty, and sustainable community growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Canadian public sector faces urgent need for digital overhaul
EduTech

Canadian public sector faces urgent need for digital overhaul

New research reveals 57% of Canadian public sector leaders demand major digital upgrades to tackle data and efficiency challenges post-pandemic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition
Artificial Intelligence

SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition

SOVRA acquires Canadian firm Ontopical, and divests non-core units to strengthen its GovTech leadership in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
Robotics

BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth

BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services
Digital Transformation

Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services

The Canadian Government partners with Artificial Intelligence firm Cohere to enhance public services using home-grown AI.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Snowflake earns Protected B for secure cloud use in Canada
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake earns Protected B for secure cloud use in Canada

Snowflake has earned Protected B certification for its cloud platform in Canada, enabling secure data use by government and regulated industries on AWS and Azure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Vendasta launches AI receptionist assistant for SMBs
Customer Experience

Vendasta launches AI receptionist assistant for SMBs

Conversations AI, a 24/7 AI receptionist, helps SMBs manage calls and chats, boosting lead capture and cutting response times to under 30 seconds.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report
Digital Transformation

Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report

Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Calabrio's CareAI expands to save healthcare USD $1.1 million
DevOps

Calabrio's CareAI expands to save healthcare USD $1.1 million

Calabrio expands CareAI, using generative AI to enhance healthcare efficiency and save providers up to USD $1.1M annually by automating patient interactions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy
Clean technologies

Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy

Canada commits CAD $13 million to modernise Ontario's electricity grid, backing smart grids and clean energy projects to lower costs and boost sustainability.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada
Endpoint Protection

ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada

ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group
Unified Communications

Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI
AI Security

Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI

Cohere secures USD $500 million, reaching a USD $6.8 billion valuation to expand secure AI solutions for enterprises and governments globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites
Unified Communications

Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites

Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025