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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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Innovation minister maintains Canada's approach to AI 'ahead of the curve'

Innovation minister maintains Canada's approach to AI 'ahead of the curve'

Minister says Canada likely to be the first country in the world to have a digital charter with a chapter on responsible AI
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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

Funding boost from federal government announced at Oak Bay Marina
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Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

'We are in a global race for the same pool of talent with competitors around the entire world,' says immigration minister
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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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Telus and Aussie EV charger Jolt to build up to 5,000 charging stations across Canada

Telus and Aussie EV charger Jolt to build up to 5,000 charging stations across Canada

Telus has signed a partnership with an Australian electric vehicle charging company, announcing plans to install up to 5,000 EV charging stations across Canada.
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B.C. ranks high in digital readiness: Cisco

B.C. ranks high in digital readiness: Cisco

Cisco report on digital technology capacity ranks Canada high, but with big gaps in north
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Provincial funding for EV charging stations runs out, leaving stratas in limbo

Provincial funding for EV charging stations runs out, leaving stratas in limbo

Applications stopped being accepted this week for the EV Charger Rebate Program, after the $14 million in funding was used up
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