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ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails

Josh Scott September 28, 2026

Toronto software firm has struggled to bounce back from COVID-19 and high debt burden.

Biossil hits unicorn status with new OpenAI-led financing

Alex Riehl September 28, 2026

Toronto-based biotech raises $153 million USD to give discarded drug candidates an AI-assisted second chance.

How Canada can keep its AI talent

Douglas Soltys September 28, 2026

Mila’s Alex Shee on the shift from academic institutions that could help create “generational opportunity.”

Should Carney compel pension funds to invest in Canada?

Douglas Soltys September 28, 2026

Plus: Waabi COO says autonomous trucks are ready to be deployed.

Tailscale, Windscribe co-sign open letter asking feds to further amend Bill C-22

Madison McLauchlan September 25, 2026

Canadian and European tech companies still have concerns over federal “lawful access” bill.

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UniUni seeks new round of private funding as SPAC deal falters

Jesse Cole September 25, 2026

Delivery company enters term sheet with existing investor after MAK Acquisitions challenges deteriorating finances.

Laura Lenz appointed new head of OMERS Ventures

Madison McLauchlan September 25, 2026

Longtime VC replaces Saar Pikar after third executive departure in three years.

Feds give Mitacs $162 million for AI internship program for smaller Canadian businesses

Jared Lindzon September 25, 2026

Federal government will fund 10,000 paid placements for students and recent graduates in AI-related fields.

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Waabi COO says company’s autonomous trucks are ready for deployment

Alex Riehl September 25, 2026

Lior Ron foresees deployment across the Southern US by next year after Volvo completes technical validation.

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Women without sponsorship face larger barriers to career advancement in tech, new report finds

Jesse Cole September 25, 2026

Toast Institute says women in middle management receive significantly less professional sponsorship.

Cleantech’s opportunity is sustainable, reliable, and valuable supply chains

Jesse Cole September 24, 2026

At Nrth Festival, founders laid out the value of investing in cleantech to shore up critical mineral supplies.

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Thinkific lays off 30 percent of employees as part of enterprise push

Alex Riehl September 24, 2026

EdTech company cuts 96 employees as it pulls away from SMB customers.

Devolutions wants to support Québec’s IT ecosystem with corporate venture capital

Madison McLauchlan September 24, 2026

IT services firm has already invested $10 million CAD in tech firms through its new venture division.

BlackBerry reports strong Q2 earnings thanks to automotive software revenue jump

Alex Riehl September 24, 2026

Former handheld giant raises its fiscal outlook after surpassing its own expectations.

Jack Newton and John Stackhouse on stage together

Clio CEO Jack Newton says Canadian VCs need to give companies a “home-field advantage”

Alex Riehl September 24, 2026

Canadian VCs have pushed Clio for discounted terms. Newton argues it should be the other way around.

Feds give Mitacs $162 million for AI internship program for smaller Canadian businesses

Women without sponsorship face larger barriers to career advancement in tech, new report finds

Thinkific lays off 30 percent of employees as part of enterprise push

Heidi invests nearly $26 million to establish Toronto as North American headquarters

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ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails

Biossil hits unicorn status with new OpenAI-led financing

How Canada can keep its AI talent

Should Carney compel pension funds to invest in Canada?

Tailscale, Windscribe co-sign open letter asking feds to further amend Bill C-22

UniUni seeks new round of private funding as SPAC deal falters

Laura Lenz appointed new head of OMERS Ventures

Feds give Mitacs $162 million for AI internship program for smaller Canadian businesses

Waabi COO says company’s autonomous trucks are ready for deployment

Women without sponsorship face larger barriers to career advancement in tech, new report finds

Cleantech’s opportunity is sustainable, reliable, and valuable supply chains

Thinkific lays off 30 percent of employees as part of enterprise push

Devolutions wants to support Québec’s IT ecosystem with corporate venture capital

BlackBerry reports strong Q2 earnings thanks to automotive software revenue jump

Clio CEO Jack Newton says Canadian VCs need to give companies a “home-field advantage”

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