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Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

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Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.
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Tanium unifies Canada sales & names Adam Ostopowich

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Tanium unifies its Canadian sales under a single national structure and appoints Adam Ostopowich as Canada Country Manager to drive growth.
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Cegal completes Tenaz Dutch North Sea IT transition

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Cegal has completed a complex IT and OT transition for Tenaz's newly acquired Dutch North Sea assets, avoiding downtime across platforms.
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Wagepoint rebrands & ramps up remote hiring in Canada

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Payroll software firm Wagepoint unveils a refreshed brand and plans to hire over 45 remote staff across Canada as it targets fresh growth.
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Mila Institute & Inovia launch CAD $138M AI venture fund

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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The partnership opens the USD $100M Venture Scientist Fund to back over 55 AI-native startups spun out of Canada's leading research labs.
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Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.
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Blackline Safety earns fourth spot on Deloitte Fast 500 list

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Calgary-based Blackline Safety is on Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 500, marking its fourth appearance for rapid growth in safety tech.
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Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.
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Alberta's high-speed TransPod secures materials partner

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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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.
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Blackline Safety marks seventh year as top growing Canadian firm

Sat, 27th Sep 2025
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Calgary's Blackline Safety named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies for the seventh consecutive year, boasting 134% revenue growth over three years.
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CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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CatchCorner teams up with Google to offer instant online bookings for sports venues across major North American cities via Google Search and Maps.
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SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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SOVRA acquires Canadian firm Ontopical, and divests non-core units to strengthen its GovTech leadership in Canada.
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ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.
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Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.
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Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.
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Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.
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Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.
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ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.
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Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Blackline Safety has won the 2025 Calgary Award for Social Impact - Business, recognising its commitment to community and worker safety worldwide.
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NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.