Real estate platform myAbode adds exclusive listings and new digital tools with FirstList acquisition
Acquisition sees two Shopify alumni join myAbode’s executive team.
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Stablecorp claims to have first regulator-approved stablecoin tied to Canadian dollar
Toronto firm approved under existing stablecoin framework, but will be ready for new federal strategy.
TISC is fine-tuning AI for split-second decisions, starting on the basketball court
Canadian co-founded startup plans to tap machine learning talent in Canada and the US.
Nokia’s Ottawa expansion tests Canada’s definition of “sovereign AI”
Government calls $340-million project “gold standard” while critics say it’s a “toxic” foreign subsidy.
How Dozr, a promising construction tech firm, went from building boom to receivership to asset sale
The heavy equipment marketplace is in new Canadian hands, but its future remains unclear.
Amid global DEI backlash, Canadian VC sees more women and visible minorities in leadership roles
DEI initiatives remained important in Canada in 2024, but climate pledges lagged.
Shopify says recent layoffs “removed layers that created complexity”
Managerial job cuts come after firings related to sales fraud at e-commerce firm.
Floss, brush, chew? Toothpod launches a chewable tablet for dental hygiene
University of Toronto founder wants her product to be an essential part of the dental routine.
Canadian founders launch Furble to make pet prescriptions more accessible
Online marketplace lets pet parents fill prescriptions and get them delivered to their door.
UAE research institute to open lab within Mila
Montréal AI research centre and Technology Innovation Institute team up as PM visits UAE.
Crypto advocates want blockchain tech added to Canadian AI minister’s portfolio
The Canadian government’s new Stablecoin Act responds to some of the industry’s demands.
Faire co-founder: company has the metrics to go public, but isn’t rushing to IPO
Company brings advertising tool to Canada amid employee share sale at $5.2-billion USD valuation.
TikTok may face class-action lawsuit in Canada over alleged misuse of personal data
Proposed suit follows privacy watchdog investigation that found TikTok collected info from children.
Maritime Launch conducts Nova Scotia’s first commercial rocket launch
The rocket missed its altitude goal, but brought Canada’s sovereign launch efforts closer to fruition.
Sweden brings urgency—and royalty—to Montréal as it seeks AI research partnership
Swedish deputy PM says countries must be “risk aware, not risk averse” as royal delegation visits Mila.