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Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

The Rapid Deploy devices developed by Barnacle Systems Inc. are being placed on problem vessels and allow the coast guard to remotely monitor if the vessel begins to sink or drag anchor.
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Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Canada's plan needs a clear and predictable pathway for foreign tech workers to obtain permanent residency, say experts.
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North Van robotics company to level up business with $2M federal boost

North Van robotics company to level up business with $2M federal boost

Novarc Technologies makes robots that can automate welding of pipes used in many industries, from oil and gas to shipyards
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Canadian climate tech needs Canadian business partners: report

Canadian climate tech needs Canadian business partners: report

More than 80% of Canadian private investment in climate tech is outside of Canada
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World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

TORONTO — The so-called 'godfather of artificial intelligence' said the world is entering a period of huge uncertainty as the technology he pioneered gets even smarter, more ubiquitous and in need of people working to counter its risks.
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Clean-tech companies in B.C. get $100M government boost

Clean-tech companies in B.C. get $100M government boost

Funding announced as part of regional resource and energy collaboration framework
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'Sleeping giant awakes': B.C. coast seeing growth jump in ocean-related businesses

'Sleeping giant awakes': B.C. coast seeing growth jump in ocean-related businesses

$8.1-million funding boost from Ottawa’s Pacific Economic Development Agency propels South Island's Blue Economy into the future of marine technology.
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Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

TORONTO — Ottawa wants to draw more tech talent to Canada and is expanding the pathways workers in the sector have to enter the country.
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How gold nanoparticles in bandages help detect COVID-19

How gold nanoparticles in bandages help detect COVID-19

Bandage tech used to identify specific antibodies
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Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Ryder Havdale launches new app, Helios, so artists get more return
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