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OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Data Protection

OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future

OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Employment Hero launches Canada SMB Insight Engine
Data Analytics

Employment Hero launches Canada SMB Insight Engine

Employment Hero launches a quarterly SMB Insight Engine to track Canadian small firms' confidence amid hiring strain and burnout fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech
Software-as-a-Service

Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech

The province's incubators commit to nine early-stage tech projects in mining, agtech, health and logistics to drive innovation.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping

Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI shopping agents, retailers and payments in a new 'agentic commerce' push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
New Vancouver conference aims to unite Indigenous tech
Community

New Vancouver conference aims to unite Indigenous tech

Canada's largest Indigenous tech conference launches in Vancouver, reshaping the country's innovation economy among founders and investors.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Google expands Preferred Sources in global search
Marketing Technologies

Google expands Preferred Sources in global search

Google is rolling out its personalised Preferred Sources news feature to all English search users worldwide as it tweaks AI-driven search links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Demand Spring & Brandlight partner on AI search visibility
Data Analytics

Demand Spring & Brandlight partner on AI search visibility

The two firms launch a joint AI search visibility service to help B2B brands shape how LLMs describe and surface them as people switch away from search engines.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain
Venture Capital

VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain

Median pay in Canadian venture capital rises, narrowing regional gaps, but senior roles still show a gender pay gap despite gains for women at junior levels.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Google reveals Canada's hottest 2025 searches from sport to politics
Sports

Google reveals Canada's hottest 2025 searches from sport to politics

Google's 2025 Canadian search trends highlight the Blue Jays' World Series run, major political shifts, and cultural moments shaping the nation's year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets
Risk & Compliance

Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures
Data Analytics

Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
Gaming

K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025

K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country's diverse music and creator communities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025
Gaming

K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025

K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Canadian firms shift focus from hours to AI for productivity gains
Artificial Intelligence

Canadian firms shift focus from hours to AI for productivity gains

Canadian firms increasingly shift from tracking hours to adopting AI tools, aiming to boost productivity, employee satisfaction, and hybrid work success.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care
Customer Experience

Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care

Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
Unified Communications

Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface
Digital Transformation

Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface

Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AutoTrader's Storefront grows OEM adoption in first year
Cartech

AutoTrader's Storefront grows OEM adoption in first year

AutoTrader's Storefront celebrates one year, transforming online car buying in Canada with immersive 3D and AR tools driving strong user engagement and sales.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains

Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025