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Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.

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Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.
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Heat, jobs, language: Data centres fueling Indigenous communities

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Indigenous-led data centres offer more than jobs. They support language preservation, data sovereignty, and sustainable community growth.
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SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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public sector
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govtech
SOVRA acquires Canadian firm Ontopical, and divests non-core units to strengthen its GovTech leadership in Canada.
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BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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manufacturing
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supply chain
BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.
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Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
The Canadian Government partners with Artificial Intelligence firm Cohere to enhance public services using home-grown AI.
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Vendasta launches AI receptionist assistant for SMBs

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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martech
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agentic ai
Conversations AI, a 24/7 AI receptionist, helps SMBs manage calls and chats, boosting lead capture and cutting response times to under 30 seconds.
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Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.
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Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hulu
Jerrell Jimerson joins Bell Media as Head of Product, steering digital strategy across brands like Crave, TSN, CTV News, and iHeartRadio to boost growth.
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Calabrio's CareAI expands to save healthcare USD $1.1 million

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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Calabrio expands CareAI, using generative AI to enhance healthcare efficiency and save providers up to USD $1.1M annually by automating patient interactions.
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Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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smart grids
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renewable energy
Canada commits CAD $13 million to modernise Ontario's electricity grid, backing smart grids and clean energy projects to lower costs and boost sustainability.
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Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai security
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genai
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data privacy
Cohere secures USD $500 million, reaching a USD $6.8 billion valuation to expand secure AI solutions for enterprises and governments globally.
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Landbase acquires Adauris to boost inbound GTM platform

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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cdp
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marketing
The move is intended to enhance its go-to-market platform with signal-driven inbound marketing and new LinkedIn content features.
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Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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uc
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5g & beyond
Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.
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BC commits CAD $35M to low-carbon industry, data centre innovation

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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automation
British Columbia commits CAD $35 million to its CleanBC Industry Fund, supporting low-carbon industrial projects and job creation across the province.
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Uno Platform secures CAD $3.5M to boost developer tools

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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erp
Montreal's Uno Platform raises CAD $3.5M from Canadian investors to enhance developer tools and boost cross-platform .NET app productivity.
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BinSentry raises CAD $50M to expand AI feed tech globally

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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ai
BinSentry has raised CAD $50 million to expand its AI-driven feed supply chain technology, boosting global growth in livestock feed management.
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Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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stock exchange
Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.
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Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Bell partners with Perplexity to offer eligible Canadian customers free 12-month access to Perplexity Pro AI, valued at nearly CAD $300.
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Exclusive: Machine learning won't kill consulting. It will accelerate it

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Despite deep research and technological advances, consulting remains a resilient industry, continuously adapting and thriving in changing markets.
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Ripple acquires Rail payments platform for USD $200 million

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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blockchain
Ripple is set to acquire stablecoin payment platform Rail for USD $200M, boosting its digital asset network and simplifying cross-border payments for firms.