Platform Calgary unveils 10 most promising startups ahead of Calgary Innovation Week
Celebration of the city’s tech community runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5.
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PrairiesCan minister says new regional funding shows Canada’s commitment to AI
Feds adding $500 million to support AI adoption programming among small- and medium-sized businesses.
Government of Canada unveils proposed stablecoin regulations
Proposed regulations for Canada’s Stablecoin Act are subject to a 60-day consultation period.
Low-carbon concrete could lower emissions before data centres even go online
Cleantech advocates say that greening the data-centre boom needs to start with construction.
Neo Financial secures $185-million credit facility from credit unions
Financing will be led by ATB Financial and include participation from Vancity, Beem, Alterna, and Innovation Federal Credit…
PataBid raises $2 million to expand AI construction estimator
Calgary startup is developing agentic AI it says will launch next year.
Manitoba says tax on data centres, crypto miners will be used to lower utility rates
Government predicts levy could draw as much as $20 million in revenue.
Alberta municipalities juggle data centre development gold rush with public pushback
New proposals in central Alberta have left host municipalities between a rock and a hard place.
Workplace AI adoption accelerates among Indigenous peoples
Toronto Metropolitan University report shows rate of Indigenous workers using AI outpacing counterparts.
Canada, Ukraine tap Canadian drone companies in binational deal
Companies from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan among those receiving contracts.
Manitoba invests $4 million to develop geothermal neighbourhood
The project is part of the province’s Net Zero Action Plan aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Emissions Reduction Alberta doles out nearly $51 million in slew of innovation investments
Tech and innovation projects across the province are aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
ID-scanning firm Patronscan faces renewed scrutiny over data privacy
Multiple US bars have now stopped using Calgary-based ID authenticator’s tech following criticism.
Gander Social to launch to public on Canada Day
The Canadian-made social media network will roll out nationwide after already tallying 18,000 beta users.
Everyday Payments customers allege their money is missing
Restaurants report missing balances as platform operators trade explanations.