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Government of Canada reveals plans for $360 million National Quantum Strategy

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/13/2023 11:05 EDT

NQS aims to support Canadian quantum research, talent, and commercialization. Read more ›

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University of Waterloo leading consortium for 5G innovation that includes Rogers, BlackBerry

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/13/2023 06:00 EDT

BlackBerry, Rogers, Rockport Networks among industry partners taking part. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify targets enterprise retail with new commerce stack

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 01/13/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Amazon plans more layoffs. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Salesforce latest Big Tech company to make cuts in Canada

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 01/13/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: ApplyBoard swaps CEOs. Read more ›

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WonderFi releases public statement following Coinsquare merger report

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/12/2023 17:43 EDT

WonderFi neither confirms nor denies Coinsquare merger report, saying its both looking at acquisitions and potentially being acquired. Read more ›

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Interac’s CTO on how to hire for technical roles

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Stefan Palios @ BetaKit · 01/12/2023 16:01 EDT

Jeff Henderson says a good hiring process should be frictionless, considerate, and consistent. Read more ›

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ReelData raises $10.6 million CAD using AI to monitor fish populations

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 01/12/2023 12:48 EDT

Halifax startup reels in cash to help farmers monitor fish populations with accuracy. Read more ›

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Terramera forms new subsidiary to address more problems facing farmers

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 01/12/2023 08:59 EDT

CEO calls launch of EnrichAg “an evolution in Terramera’s history.” Read more ›

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Aptum Technologies acquires CloudOps to expand its cloud solutions

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 2 place · 01/12/2023 08:30 EDT

Combination of two cloud-based businesses opens up multiple sectors for Aptum, CloudOps in Canada, US, and UK. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Watson Health up for sale…again

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 01/12/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Amazon's One Medical deal moves forward. Read more ›

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Nokia opens new Toronto office as part of broader Ontario-wide expansion

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/11/2023 16:55 EDT

Nokia previously announced plans to hire for 340 new jobs in the province. Read more ›

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Glassdoor names Google, Microsoft, Salesforce among best 25 places to work in Canada

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 01/11/2023 16:23 EDT

Thomson Reuters, Levio, only Canadian tech firms on the list. Read more ›

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GoBolt lays off five percent of staff shortly after $75 million raise, citing worsening consumer demand

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/11/2023 13:06 EDT

With cuts, GoBolt shifts focus away from SMBs to mid-market, enterprise merchants. Read more ›

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Able Innovations, Cognota, BlueDot among recipients of $14 million FedDev investment

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/11/2023 06:00 EDT

Federal contribution expected to create over 230 skilled jobs across GTA. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – ChatGPT creator OpenAI in talks to raise at $29 billion valuation

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 01/11/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: AI regulation is coming to Canada. Read more ›

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Thinkific makes more layoffs as part of push towards profitability

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/10/2023 18:17 EDT

Cuts hit 19 percent of staff as Canadian tech continues to feel impact of downturn. Read more ›

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Coinsquare moves to terminate CoinSmart acquisition deal

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/10/2023 13:51 EDT

CoinSmart CEO says notice took company “by surprise.” Read more ›

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Nanoprecise closes $13.4 million CAD Series B round for its manufacturing monitoring software

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 01/10/2023 13:21 EDT

Edmonton startup combines wireless sensors with AI to detect small changes in machine performance. Read more ›

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BC holds consultations on employment standards for gig workers as Uber, Lyft offer own visions

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 01/10/2023 06:00 EDT

The next steps for regulating gig work are uncertain, says BC's parliamentary secretary for the sustainable economy. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – TikTok plots push into payments

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 01/10/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Vancouver NFT startup acquired by Tokens.com Read more ›

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