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Wealthsimple Enables Trading via X Cashtags

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Wealthsimple has partnered with social media platform X to enable Canadian users to trade financial assets directly from “Smart Cashtags,” linking online discussions with execution. The feature allows users to tap ticker symbols within posts and be redirected to Wealthsimple’s platform to complete trades.

X has integrated real-time data, charts, and related content into cashtag pages, aiming to streamline the connection between market information and action. Wealthsimple said trading remains on its platform, with no user data shared with X. The rollout reflects a broader push toward integrating financial services into social platforms.

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NorthX Invests $2.2M in Wildfire Tech

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NorthX Climate Tech has committed $2.2 million in follow-on funding to three British Columbia companies developing wildfire technologies. The recipients—CRWN.ai, Nova, and Skyward Wildfire Technologies—are advancing solutions for early detection, monitoring, and prevention. CRWN.ai focuses on power line risk detection, Nova provides AI-driven wildfire intelligence, and Skyward targets lightning-caused ignitions.

NorthX said the investments aim to scale field-tested technologies as wildfire risks increase. Since 2021, the organization has invested more than $50 million in climate innovation projects. Officials emphasized the importance of deploying proven tools to mitigate growing environmental and infrastructure threats.

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Hypertec Brings NVIDIA AI Manufacturing to Canada

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Montreal-based Hypertec has secured designation as NVIDIA’s first Canadian original equipment manufacturer partner, enabling domestic production of AI systems and servers. Through its Ciara division, the company will manufacture NVIDIA-certified infrastructure in Canada, supporting enterprises, researchers, and public institutions.

The partnership provides access to NVIDIA’s engineering resources, product roadmaps, and integration frameworks. Officials say the move strengthens Canada’s domestic supply chain and advances sovereign AI ambitions. The initiative is expected to generate significant economic activity and high-skilled jobs, while helping bridge the gap between Canada’s research leadership and industrial-scale AI deployment.

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Legora Opens Toronto Office After Walter Deal

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Legal AI company Legora has opened its first Canadian office in Toronto, expanding its North American presence following its acquisition of Vancouver-based startup Walter. The move strengthens Legora’s foothold in Canada, where it already serves major law firms including McMillan and Stewart McKelvey.

Executives said the expansion will support closer collaboration with legal teams and accelerate adoption of AI across workflows such as research, drafting, and review. The Toronto office builds on Walter’s local relationships and talent base, positioning Legora to scale its platform in a market increasingly focused on enterprise-wide AI deployment.

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Google Unveils Personalized AI in Gemini

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Google has introduced a new “Personal Intelligence” feature within its Gemini app, enabling more tailored AI responses by connecting users’ Google services. The system integrates data from Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search to provide context-aware answers and recommendations. Google said the feature is optional and includes controls allowing users to manage or disconnect linked apps.

The company emphasized that personal data is not used to train its AI models. The rollout reflects a broader shift toward personalized digital assistants that can draw on individual activity to improve relevance and usability across tasks.

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Nextdoor Expands Ads Platform in Canada

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Nextdoor has launched self-serve capabilities for its Ads Manager platform in Canada, expanding access for businesses to run localized advertising campaigns. The platform enables companies to target verified neighbourhood users with tools including audience segmentation, performance tracking, and AI-generated ad content.

Nextdoor said the move builds on strong adoption across sectors such as home services, real estate, and wellness. The self-serve feature allows businesses to independently create and manage campaigns at scale. Executives noted the platform’s focus on community-driven engagement, with users often influencing household purchasing decisions. The launch reflects growing demand for hyperlocal digital advertising solutions.

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Law Firm Expands AI Adoption With Harvey

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Canadian law firm Torys has partnered with Harvey to deploy its artificial intelligence platform across the organization, marking a significant step in enterprise AI adoption in the legal sector. The system will support workflows including due diligence, contract analysis, compliance, and litigation. Harvey will provide onsite expertise to drive adoption and develop tailored use cases.

Torys said the move builds on its longstanding focus on legal technology and responsible AI deployment. The partnership reflects a broader trend among law firms toward integrating AI into core operations, shifting from pilot projects to sustained, firmwide implementation.

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Ryan Holmes Returns as Hootsuite CEO

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Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes has returned as interim chief executive, replacing Irina Novoselsky as the Vancouver company navigates leadership change and public scrutiny. Novoselsky, who led the firm for more than three years, announced her departure in a LinkedIn post. Holmes said he will guide Hootsuite through a period shaped by artificial intelligence and evolving market demands.

The transition follows backlash over the company’s work with U.S. immigration authorities, which prompted protests earlier this year. Founded in 2008, Hootsuite remains a prominent Canadian software firm as it seeks to balance innovation with reputational challenges.

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Calgary Firm Launches Thought-Control App

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Calgary-based Possibility Neurotechnologies has launched Think2Switch, a mobile application enabling users to control devices using brain signals. The platform pairs with consumer EEG headbands to translate neural activity into commands, allowing interaction without touch or voice. Designed for accessibility, the system targets individuals with physical disabilities while supporting broader everyday use.

Early adoption includes more than 150 families worldwide. The app is available with a subscription model following a free trial. Chief executive Dion Kelly said the technology aims to expand independence and participation in daily activities. The launch reflects growing efforts to commercialize brain-computer interface technologies.

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Netflix Opens Animation Studio in Vancouver

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Netflix has opened a new animation studio in Vancouver, expanding its production footprint in British Columbia. The 110,600-square-foot facility will support feature animation and house more than 450 employees, with further integration planned with Netflix’s visual effects division. Officials said construction contributed over $50 million to provincial GDP, with ongoing operations expected to add $100 million annually.

The studio is already producing its next film, Steps. Executives highlighted Vancouver’s talent base as a key factor in the expansion. The launch strengthens the city’s position as a global centre for digital entertainment and animation production.

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