Hootsuite follows Twitter lead as company ditches free plans
Twitter eliminating free API access is expected to have wide-ranging implications.
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Miovision acquires Winnipeg’s MicroTraffic to better predict traffic collisions
MicroTraffic uses AI to predict potential traffic accidents.
Government of Canada to launch $250 million initiative to train skilled workers
In record-tight labour market, feds aim to upskill workers for high-growth industries.
Canadian privacy commissioners launch joint investigation into TikTok data use
TikTok agreed to a $2 million settlement for a Canadian class action lawsuit last year.
At adtech startup Nova, president Matt Crenshaw steps into the CEO position
Former CEO Gupta shifts over to the board, advisory role.
Croptimistic acquires CropPro Consulting, secures $9.1 million from Forage Capital
Cory and Shannon Willness first built CropPro in 2003, then Croptimistic in 2018.
IrisCX secures $6.2 million CAD to help home product, services firms provide video-based customer support
IrisCX limits in-person service calls by empowering consumers to perform tasks traditionally done by technicians.
AAVAA closes $2 million CAD to develop smart listening device
AAVAA’s tech allows users to control their electronic devices using their brain.
Round13 leads System-3’s $3.6 million round to mitigate bias in hiring leadership talent
System-3 taking cues from aviation industry training to evaluate company leadership.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – YouTube’s CEO to step down
Plus: Wix, DocuSign make cuts.
Cogeco acquires independent internet provider Oxio’s telecom business
The purchase marks latest blow to Canadian telecom competition.
Mining, energy companies lead TSXV’s list of 50 top-performing public companies
Newfoundland’s Kraken Robotics tops technology category.
Plum secures $8 million CAD to help big businesses navigate tight labour market
Plum aims to provide “missing dataset” companies need to tackle talent crisis.
BBTV secures $21.6 million CAD loan to pay off overdraft facility
“We have also allocated additional cushion to help withstand future macroeconomic uncertainty.”
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Fight brews over Magnet Forensics acquisition deal
Plus: Jobber secures $100 million.