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Campus safety platform Legio raises $5 million USD from Klass Capital

Alex Riehl August 17, 2026

Funding will help with product development and sucuring partnerships with post-secondary institutions.

Madison McLauchlan August 17, 2026

Montréal startup aims to help seniors by alerting families while scam calls are in progress.

Darah Hansen August 17, 2026

Three IAF-backed founders share what investors want to see beyond the pitch.

Josh Scott August 17, 2026

Marcos Rezende wants to let users know they might be getting discreetly recorded.

Josh Scott August 17, 2026

Forum-backed Montréal startup aims to simplify construction loan management with AI.

Trevor Nichols August 14, 2026

Proposal includes rules requiring projects to bear full cost for their electricity use.

Josh Scott August 13, 2026

The company says all of its farms are turning a profit, amid rising demand and expanded distribution.

Alex Riehl August 13, 2026

Researchers hope quantum computing can help develop next-gen photosensitizers for light-based therapies.

Josh Scott August 13, 2026

Event takes place ahead of Prime Minister’s investment summit in September.

Alex Riehl August 13, 2026

Satellite operator attributes its $559-million net loss to increased value of debt and warrants.

Jesse Cole August 13, 2026

Author and digital rights activist talks jailbreaking, the AI-pilled government, and Aeron chair analogies.

Jesse Cole August 13, 2026

The Aug. 20 conference hopes to unite what organizers call a fragmented BC startup scene.

Jesse Cole August 12, 2026

Companies will be showcased at Startup Week’s Launch Party this October.

Josh Scott August 12, 2026

Former B2B e-commerce startup says it couldn’t find enough customers for its Slack alternative.

Isabelle Kirkwood August 12, 2026

DIGITAL’s new series is helping founders uncover dual-use opportunities and build a roadmap to seize them.