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Ubisoft closes Winnipeg office, laying off another 65 staff

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/12/2026 17:48 EDT

French game developer continues cost-cutting measures just months after closing Halifax office. Read more ›

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Wattpad launches creator monetization program with $2.6 million in writer stipends

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 06/30/2022 08:34 EDT

Program will first roll out to English-speaking writers around the world. Read more ›

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Three trends defining the future of cybersecurity

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Laura Gabor @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/30/2022 06:00 EDT

Lack of cyber readiness is a constant threat. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Market downturn hits Ritual, Bonsai, Sonder

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 06/30/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Amazon is running out of people to hire. Read more ›

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IBM Canada to launch innovation centre in Calgary, hire 250 staff

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/29/2022 16:24 EDT

The Calgary innovation centre could reach up to 430 hires. Read more ›

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US companies Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/29/2022 14:53 EDT

All four plan to conduct a hiring spree amid a growing number of global tech layoffs. Read more ›

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Clutch cuts staff to extend runway, citing market conditions

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/29/2022 12:43 EDT

The layoffs follow a $100 million Series B secured in 2021. Read more ›

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Isaac Souweine leaves Real Ventures, joins Pender Ventures to support Vancouver firm’s expansion across Canada

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/29/2022 06:01 EDT

After backing nine startups through first fund, Pender Ventures hopes to raise $100 million CAD for Fund II. Read more ›

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Cadence closes $1.2 million to ease the administrative burden for grieving families

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/29/2022 06:00 EDT

Backed by Conexus, Lex Capital, The51, Cadence aims to expand across North America. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – Pan-Canadian AI strategy, part two

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 06/29/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Stradigi AI lays off no less than 50 employees. Read more ›

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Accenture to acquire semiconductor engineering services firm XtremeEDA

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 17:12 EDT

Accenture inks deal to purchase chip designer amid global shortage. Read more ›

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Triptyq Capital launches fund to fill financing gaps in Québec’s creative economy

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 15:35 EDT

Triptyq wants to help in creating 20 startups. Read more ›

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With political turnover on the horizon, is the party over for Alberta tech?

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 14:31 EDT

Alberta tech stakeholders believe new government leadership won’t slow them down. Read more ›

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With political turnover on the horizon, is the party boat over for Alberta tech?

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 14:31 EDT

Alberta tech stakeholders believe new government leadership won’t slow them down. Read more ›

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Google opens applications for second Black Founders, Women Founders cohorts in Canada

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/28/2022 09:00 EDT

Past participants include solution providers for maternal care, document management, and textiles. Read more ›

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Report: over 150 new real estate tech-related startups founded in past two years

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 06:00 EDT

RenoRun and Ecobee topped the Proptech in Canada Report. Read more ›

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Tablz closes $3.2 million CAD to bring premium seating to the restaurant industry

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 06:00 EDT

Tablz wants to monetize restaurant tables like airplane seats. Read more ›

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Maxa raises $2.9 million CAD to help businesses automate resource planning

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/28/2022 06:00 EDT

Investor says ERP space is “ripe for change.” Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – 1Password’s CEO isn’t worried about Apple

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: ApplyBoard CEO says market downturn isn’t slowing down international expansion or IPO plans. Read more ›

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NACO reports angel investment in Canada hit record $262 million in 2021

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 06/28/2022 05:00 EDT

Proportion of women investors increased last year as investment more than doubled. Read more ›

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Goeasy plans to leverage its LendCare acquisition with online car sales startup Canada Drives

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 06/27/2022 12:55 EDT

Financial services company makes $40 million equity investment, joins Canada Drives’ board. Read more ›

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