Union files labour complaint, demands details from Ubisoft after sudden Halifax studio closure
Dispute comes after years of layoffs and chilly labour climate in gaming industry.
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Ubisoft Halifax employees “blindsided” by surprise closure one month after unionizing
Former employee says game developer unexpectedly dropped union challenges weeks before closing office.
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.
Canadian-led Quilt brings its smart heat pumps north
After launching in 14 US states, Quilt systems are now available in five Canadian provinces.
Canadarm maker invests $10 million in Maritime Launch’s Atlantic Canada spaceport
MDA Space will support development and future operations of Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Maritime Launch gets $10-million loan from EDC to build Nova Scotia spaceport
Spaceport Nova Scotia is developing the required infrastructure for future orbital missions.
ABK Biomedical raises $35 million USD to bring liver cancer treatment to market
Series D funding will support commercialization of Halifax company’s Eye90 microspheres.
CDL Defence, Vimy Forge, and Calian Ventures launch programs to boost Canadian defence tech
A wave of new accelerators aim to accelerate dual-use startups and strengthen sovereignty.
Canada outpaced US in tech talent growth in 2024: CBRE report
Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market.
Frontier signs $43.3-million CAD carbon removal deal with Planetary
Shopify-backed Frontier hopes Nova Scotia startup will change the ocean to reduce emissions.
Mara Renewables bringing fish-free omega-3 to global markets with $12.5 million from S2G Investments
Atlantic Canadian biotech company sells supplements and food fortifiers under two subsidiaries.
Building Canada’s cleantech future from the shores of Nova Scotia
Innovators in the region are advancing tech that drives decarbonization and global competitiveness.
Cleantech startup Planetary wins nearly $1.4 million from Elon Musk-funded XPrize competition
The company beat more than 1,300 rivals with its ocean-based CO2 removal system.
Dispersa closes $5.8 million to turn food waste into chemicals for everyday products
Cleantech startup’s seed round was financed entirely by Canadian investors.
Sound Blade closes $23.8-million Series A for ultrasound tech targeting liver tumours
Halifax-based startup says tech selectively destroys tumour tissue in non-invasive procedure.