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Grafana brings AI observability roadshow to Toronto
DevOps

Grafana brings AI observability roadshow to Toronto

Grafana brings its AI observability roadshow to Toronto, targeting Canada's cloud boom with tools to tame complex, distributed systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
EduTech

Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund

Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Mila secures CAD $36m to boost Quebec's AI research
Artificial Intelligence

Mila secures CAD $36m to boost Quebec's AI research

Mila wins CAD $36m Quebec funding to scale AI research, talent training and responsible innovation across Montreal's tech ecosystem.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
AI spend surges but marketers struggle to generate value
Digital Transformation

AI spend surges but marketers struggle to generate value

Marketers pour money into AI, yet most still blast generic spam as fragmented data blocks the real conversations customers now expect.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk
Software-as-a-Service

AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk

AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Are ads the inevitable future of artificial intelligence?
Data Protection

Are ads the inevitable future of artificial intelligence?

OpenAI's move to add ads to ChatGPT in the US is sparking Canadian fears over trust, data use and a possible ad-driven AI future.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Canadian VC dips in 2025, sees slight fourth quarter surge
Agricultural Technology

Canadian VC dips in 2025, sees slight fourth quarter surge

CVCA: Canadian venture capital slid in 2025 even as private equity soared to CAD $57.5 billion, fuelled by a handful of mega-deals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
RBC forms new AI unit targeting CAD $1 billion by 2027
Digital Transformation

RBC forms new AI unit targeting CAD $1 billion by 2027

Royal Bank of Canada creates AI Group reporting to CEO, targeting up to CAD $1 billion in AI-driven enterprise value by 2027.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals
Digital Transformation

Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals

Shoppers are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to hunt for personalised retail deals, valuing quality offers over rock-bottom prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Mailchimp boosts eCommerce tools with wider SMS rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Mailchimp boosts eCommerce tools with wider SMS rollout

Mailchimp expands eCommerce tools and AI-driven automation, rolling out SMS to 34 new EMEA markets to boost small business marketing ROI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays
Digital Signage

Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays

Sharp Canada launches EC Series COB LED displays, promising lower energy use, tougher surfaces and faster installs for large indoor walls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan
Data Protection

Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan

Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Compugen & AXL team up to drive applied AI at scale
Digital Transformation

Compugen & AXL team up to drive applied AI at scale

Compugen has partnered with Toronto venture studio AXL to co-develop and scale applied AI solutions for large enterprise customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Canadian shoppers demand value, personalisation & trust
Data Protection

Canadian shoppers demand value, personalisation & trust

Cost-conscious Canadians now demand sharper prices, personalised tech and rock-solid data security before choosing where to shop.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
Space Technologies

BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures

BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fed appeal court upholds drip pricing penalty against Cineplex
Marketing Technologies

Fed appeal court upholds drip pricing penalty against Cineplex

Federal Court of Appeal upholds drip pricing ruling against Cineplex, leaving a CAD $38,978,000 penalty and 10-year conduct limits in place.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Why Ontario's AI hiring disclosure puts trust to the test
Human Capital Management

Why Ontario's AI hiring disclosure puts trust to the test

Ontario now forces larger employers to reveal AI use in hiring, reshaping job ad transparency and response rules from day one of 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Québec Tech launches local technology adoption drive
Digital Transformation

Québec Tech launches local technology adoption drive

Québec Tech and partners launch a province-wide drive urging firms to adopt homegrown technologies to lift productivity and resilience.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding
Robotics

AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding

Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026