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Senior journalist who produced technology news stories and features on subjects including business, computing, mobile, politics, security, and transportation.

Acquisitions

WonderFi Q2 earnings show widening losses ahead of Robinhood takeover

Aug 15, 2025

A volatile crypto market has affected the Canadian startup’s final months of independence.

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Markets

Healwell plans to offload research, patient businesses as it focuses on AI

Aug 15, 2025

Both Healwell and parent company Well Health reported record earnings in Q2.

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AI

Commissioner of Canada Elections will “explore the use” of AI

Aug 13, 2025

The move comes amid threats to election integrity from AI-enabled disinformation.

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Markets

Mogo sells $13.8 million of WonderFi stake to buy Bitcoin ahead of Robinhood deal 

Aug 7, 2025

The company increased Bitcoin holdings as part of a $50-million crypto treasury strategy.

Funding

NGen helps lead $108-million investment in sustainable manufacturing tech

Jul 30, 2025

News comes as Carbon Upcycling breaks ground on a CO2 capture facility.

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Funding

WonderFi co-founder’s xTAO startup secures $31 million CAD for its decentralized AI network

Jul 22, 2025

The blockchain company is now publicly traded on the TSX Venture stock exchange.

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SaaS

Canada pulls Digital Services Tax to avoid stalling US trade negotiations

Jun 30, 2025

CVCA, academics, and business groups had urged ditching the tax to prevent US retaliation.

AI

LeddarTech bankruptcy filing reveals $146 million in debts to Québec, BDC, and other backers

Jun 27, 2025

Autonomous driving firm warns that shareholders won’t recoup much value.

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FinTech

Canadian FinTech community mourns Equitable Bank CEO Andrew Moor

Jun 25, 2025

Executives from Wealthsimple, Borrowell, and others remember leader and open banking advocate.

Tobi Lütke and Chamath Palihapitiya at Homecoming.
Events

Shopify’s Tobi Lütke says his company is embracing AI to prevent stagnation at Homecoming

Jun 24, 2025

The CEO of Canada’s largest tech company doesn’t want “the tree rings to show.”

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Funding

Conquest Planning raises $110-million Series B to fuel US expansion of its financial management platform

Jun 23, 2025

Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives led the Winnipeg startup’s latest funding round.

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Cleantech

Xanadu, NRC, and U of T partner on using quantum to improve electric vehicle batteries

Jun 11, 2025

Researchers hope the project results in faster charging, longer battery life, and lower prices.

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AI

Government-backed program aims to help Canadian non-profits adopt responsible AI

Jun 9, 2025

RAISE hopes to make Canada a leader in AI for charities and social impact causes.

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Prairies

Canada shows its hand: Balatro wins Apple Design Award ahead of developer conference

Jun 4, 2025

Solo creator shouts out fellow Canadians as he bests Ubisoft and other large rivals.

30 May 2025; PITCH winner Roya Aghighi, CEO & Co-Founder, Lite-1, centre, backstage at centre stage during day three of Web Summit Vancouver 2025 at Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Web Summit via Sportsfile
Funding

Women-led startups sweep first Pitch competition on stage at Web Summit Vancouver

Jun 2, 2025

Early-stage sustainability startup Lite-1 edged out Glüxkind and Vodasafe.

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