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Jetson Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025

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Vancouver-based Jetson has earned a place on TIME Magazine’s list of the Best Inventions of 2025, recognized for its innovative Jetson Air heat pump system. The smart, all-electric platform cuts installation costs by assessing projects remotely and completing installs within a day.

Jetson Air integrates real-time monitoring for air quality, performance, and filter changes while maintaining efficiency in temperatures as low as -30°C. CEO Stephen Lake said Jetson aims to make home electrification “smart, electric, and built for the future.” The company plans to expand beyond British Columbia into the United States.

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Half of Canadian Office Workers Now Use AI

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A new report from CDW Canada finds that AI adoption in Canadian workplaces has surged, marking what the company calls a “tipping point.” Half of office employees now use AI at work, up from one-third last year, and access to employer-approved tools has jumped from 18% to more than 50%.

Yet only 39% of organizations have official AI policies, and just one in five employees receive formal training. CDW’s Brian Matthews warns that laggards risk falling behind. “AI has shifted from experimentation to everyday use,” he said.

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Toronto’s Spellbook Raises $50M to Transform Legal Workflows

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Toronto-based Spellbook, an artificial intelligence company automating legal drafting and review, has raised $50 million USD in Series B financing led by Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures, valuing the company at $350 million. The round included Threshold Ventures, Inovia Capital, and others.

Spellbook’s software integrates directly into Microsoft Word, allowing lawyers to review, draft, and negotiate contracts using AI without changing workflows. Serving nearly 4,000 firms in 80 countries, Spellbook has analyzed over 10 million contracts for clients such as Nestlé, eBay, and Kennedys. The company plans to expand its product to cover the full scope of transactional law.

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Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise to Power Workplace AI

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Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, an agentic AI platform designed to embed artificial intelligence into daily business operations. The system combines Google’s Gemini models, conversational technology from Agentspace, and orchestration tools to create secure, multi-step enterprise agents.

Customers already deploying Gemini Enterprise include Virgin Voyages, which reports a 40 percent boost in marketing content creation, and Macquarie Bank, which is rolling the platform out to all staff. Other adopters include Gordon Food Service and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, both citing efficiency gains. Google says Gemini Enterprise unites data, workflow automation, and decision-making in one environment.

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Canadian-Linked Team Converts Kidney to Universal Type

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In a medical first, researchers have successfully transplanted a kidney converted from blood type A to the universal type O, removing one of the greatest barriers in organ donation. The procedure was led by Dr. Turun Song at West China Hospital in partnership with the University of British Columbia and Vancouver-based Avivo Biomedical.

Using enzymes originally discovered at UBC, Avivo converted the kidney before transplanting it into a mismatched recipient. “This is the first time a type A kidney has been successfully converted and transplanted,” said Avivo CEO John Coleman. The breakthrough, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, could save countless lives.

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Canada’s RBC Again Among Top Three AI Banks

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For the third consecutive year, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has held its position among the world’s top three banks for artificial intelligence adoption, according to the 2025 Evident AI Index. JPMorganChase again ranks first, followed by Capital One, with RBC maintaining third place as Canada’s highest-ranked institution.

The global benchmark evaluates 50 banks across North America and Europe on over 70 indicators. Evident cofounder Alexandra Mousavizadeh said top performers are now translating AI investments into “tangible financial gains.” RBC projects up to $1 billion in enterprise value from AI by 2027. TD Bank ranked just outside the top 10.

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EQ Bank Enters Business Market with New Digital Platform

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EQ Bank has expanded its challenger-bank model to Canadian small businesses with the launch of its new Business Banking platform. The digital service offers a 2.25 percent high-interest account, Business GICs up to 3.30 percent, no monthly fees, and ten sub-accounts for taxes and payroll. Backed by Canada-based support, the move targets owners frustrated by high fees and low returns.

“Entrepreneurs deserve a banking experience that reflects their ambition,” said Dan Broten, SVP of EQ Bank. A prepaid Business Card with cash-back rewards is next, bringing long-overdue competition to the business-banking market.

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More Women Than Men Now Play Video Games in Canada

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The Entertainment Software Association of Canada has released a new global report showing that video gaming has become a national pastime across all demographics. Women now represent 51 percent of Canadian players, and the pastime spans generations, with 35 percent aged 55 and over. Mobile phones lead as the preferred platform for 52 percent of players.

Canadians play for enjoyment, stress relief, and connection, with 80 percent saying games help them relax and 57 percent crediting them for overcoming tough times. The study also found that 74 percent believe gaming unites people from diverse backgrounds.

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Energy Storage Poised to Power Canada’s Future

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For more than a century, Canada’s prosperity has been built on clean electricity—hydroelectric in B.C. and Quebec, nuclear in Ontario, renewables across the Prairies. But surging demand from electrification and AI threatens that advantage. Governments are responding with record-breaking calls for power, yet hydro and nuclear projects face rising costs. Renewables are cheaper but unreliable without storage.

Energy storage offers balance—capturing surplus power and releasing it when needed. Projects like Ontario’s 250-megawatt Oneida battery show progress, while Canadian innovators such as Moment Energy, Invinity, and Aqua-Cell are pioneering new solutions to secure Canada’s energy future.

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Canadian AI Startup Alexi Partners with Global Platform iManage

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Toronto-based legal AI company Alexi has partnered with iManage, the global knowledge-work platform used by over a million professionals. The integration allows law firms to search and leverage documents within iManage, generate AI outputs in Alexi, and save results securely back into their existing system. It eliminates manual transfers, ensuring compliance and continuity.

Alexi CEO Mark Doble said the partnership helps firms “move seamlessly from information to insight.” iManage AI Director Paul Bower called it an example of “AI Confidence,” where trust and governance define adoption. Together, they’re linking Canadian AI innovation with global legal infrastructure.

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