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Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.
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GPUHammer attack exposes new risks for AI and cloud computing

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Researchers reveal GPUHammer, a new hardware attack on NVIDIA GPUs, risking AI model integrity and cloud computing security by corrupting data silently.
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Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Dext partners with Airwallex to launch Dext Payments, automating payments and invoicing across multiple currencies.
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Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.
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Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.
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ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.
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How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.
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AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.
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Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
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AXL & Dentons partner to drive AI innovation in legal sector

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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AXL and Dentons partner to innovate legal services via AI, aiming to launch 50 ventures and reshape access, pricing, and delivery in Canada.
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Edwin Academy launches to support Canadian teachers & parents

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Nelson Education launches Edwin Academy, a platform offering Canadian teachers and parents curriculum-aligned resources and training to enhance learning.
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Google Canada pledges CAD $13M for national AI training drive

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Google Canada has launched a CAD $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to train over two million Canadians in AI skills, boosting workforce readiness nationwide.
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AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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AI tutors prove as effective as human ones in aiding English learning for newcomers in Canada, easing language barriers and supporting daily tasks.
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Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
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Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Umbraco launches Canadian hosting on its Cloud platform via Microsoft Azure Toronto, aiding compliance with strict local data privacy laws and improving performance.
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Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Backbase launches AI-powered Banking Platform to boost banks' growth, automate tasks and improve efficiency amid legacy tech challenges globally.
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AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.
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Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Google Canada has chosen 14 startups for its sixth Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a three-month AI-focused, equity-free programme.
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Robotic device aims to cut CAD $20bn in healthcare costs

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Toronto-based Able Innovations is rolling out its ALTA robotic patient transfer platform across five major Canadian hospitals to ease worker strain and boost care.
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Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.