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NorthX invests CAD $2.5 million in women-led climate tech
The funding aims to help five Canadian ventures move from lab validation to market-ready production, tackling emissions, waste and climate risks.
Canada launches drone marketplace in Ukraine support push
Ottawa is deepening defence ties with Kyiv through new drone, energy and reconstruction funding as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Canada.
Ottawa backs SmartGRO indoor farming light research
Federal funding will help SmartGRO test indoor lighting that could cut electricity use by up to 80% without reducing harvests.
Work begins on Lawrence & McCowan Station in Scarborough
The Scarborough station is set to boost hospital access and ease rush-hour transfers for more than 5,000 riders once the extension opens.
Transport Canada launches rebate for domestic steel
Shippers can now claim half of eligible rail and marine costs for moving Canadian steel between provinces under a CAD $100 million scheme.
Ottawa funds CAD $10.9M for EV chargers & education
More public chargers and practical guidance are set to ease one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle uptake across Canada.
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Ribbit is bringing autonomy to aircraft cargo in Canada
Food and medicine deliveries to remote communities could become cheaper as Ribbit trials autonomous cargo flights from retrofitted aircraft.
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McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
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Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
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Canada's HVDC network stops short of coast-to-coast
Rising demand from data centres and industry is exposing Canada’s fragmented power market, leaving provinces short of a national grid to share electricity.
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AI for all can't mean AI for some: Why Canada's strategy must reach beyond the cities
Rural and Indigenous communities risk being left behind as Ottawa's new AI plan scales up in cities without fixing internet and local training gaps.
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FRAMECAD launches lower-cost steel framing machine
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Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
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Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Siemens named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for quality management software, spotlighting its AI-enabled, integrated QMS portfolio.
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
Wed, 10th Sep 2025