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New Report Charts Rapid Rise of BC Construction Clean Tech

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A new Scius Advisory report shows British Columbia’s construction clean tech sector has expanded rapidly, identifying 212 active firms, an 85 percent increase since 2021. The study links the rise to strong policy drivers, with buildings producing 12 percent of operational emissions and construction contributing 1.6 percent.

Growth has centred on modular construction, now the province’s largest category, generating $1.3 billion in revenue and supporting 23,000 jobs. Fenestration firms and circular construction companies also posted notable gains. Despite momentum, Scius notes gaps in industrial and refurbishment markets. The province’s clean building leadership is accelerating.

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Calgary’s Showpass Lands Billboard Honour as Growth Accelerates

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Showpass CEO Lucas McCarthy has earned a place on Billboard’s Top 40 Under 40, recognizing the rise of a Calgary company that has become one of North America’s fastest-growing event technology firms. Showpass now issues more than 20 million tickets annually, a scale driven by tools designed to support independent organizers and improve fairness in live events.

New hires signal its next phase: Linda Chan joins as Head of Marketing, while Jonathon McCurley becomes Partnerships Executive, both tasked with strengthening the company’s full-stack ambitions. Recent leadership additions underscore Showpass’s push for global impact.

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Gen Z Leads Canada’s Shift to Everyday Workplace AI

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A new study from International Workplace Group shows Gen Z is reshaping AI adoption across Canadian workplaces. Surveying more than 1,000 professionals, researchers found three quarters have experimented with AI, gaining an average of 47 minutes daily by automating routine tasks.

Younger workers now coach older colleagues, with directors crediting Gen Z guidance for productivity gains. Employees increasingly rely on AI for email drafting, meeting notes, and data entry, freeing time for strategy and training. Hybrid teams report easier collaboration and meeting preparation, though many fear falling behind without skills.

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Canada’s Data Sovereignty Push Spurs Okta Expansion

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Okta has announced a new Canada-based data cell as national debate over data sovereignty intensifies. The full-service cell, built on Okta’s partitioned architecture, is designed to keep identity data within Canada and meet domestic privacy expectations.

The launch comes as Ottawa commits nearly $1 billion toward a sovereign cloud to ensure data remains free from foreign influence. Officials warn that U.S. laws such as the CLOUD Act and FISA may still affect information stored by foreign providers. Okta’s cell will go live in early 2026 with expanded disaster recovery and French-language support.

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CO280 Pilot Proves 95% Capture at U.S. Pulp Mill

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CO280 Solutions has completed a major field pilot demonstrating the effectiveness of liquid amine technology to capture biogenic carbon dioxide from a U.S. Gulf Coast pulp and paper mill. Working with SLB Capturi, the Vancouver firm installed a Mobile Test Unit that ran more than 4,000 hours and consistently captured 95 percent of emissions.

Executives say the outcome removes technical barriers to commercial-scale deployment across an industry generating over 100 million tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually. CO280 is now advancing more than ten projects as corporate buyers, including JPMorganChase and Microsoft, commit long-term purchases.

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Google Launches Gemini 3, Its Most Advanced AI Yet

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Google officially launched Gemini 3 today, unveiling what the company calls its most intelligent AI model to date. The new system delivers advanced multimodal reasoning across text, images, video, audio, and code, and posts leading benchmark scores including 1501 Elo on LMArena and 91.9 percent on GPQA Diamond.

Gemini 3 debuts across multiple Google products, including Search’s AI Mode, the Gemini app, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the new agent-first developer platform, Google Antigravity. Google says the model underwent its most extensive safety evaluations yet to reduce bias, improve reliability, and strengthen misuse protections.

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Indigenous Woman Founder Achieves First-of-its-Kind Canadian Tech Exit

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Calgary startup Virtual Gurus has sold its Virtual Assistant division to U.S.-based Zirtual in what is believed to be Canada’s first tech exit by an Indigenous woman founder. The asset purchase aligns with Zirtual’s strategy to consolidate leading virtual assistant platforms into a unified, AI-enabled ecosystem.

Founded in 2016 by Bobbie Racette, Virtual Gurus became known for connecting underrepresented workers with remote opportunities through a human-curated matching model. Board Chair Kelly Schmitt said the sale positions the business for greater scale as the sector matures. For Calgary, the milestone highlights a growing, values-driven tech community.

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Moment Energy Secures $5M to Scale Clean Storage

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Vancouver-based Moment Energy secured $5 million in growth financing from TD Innovation Partners, reinforcing confidence in its leadership in EV battery repurposing and clean energy storage. The investment from TD Bank’s innovation arm highlights rising institutional backing for Canadian cleantech firms building essential infrastructure for the energy transition.

Moment plans to scale manufacturing of its UL 1974–certified Luna Battery Energy Storage System, expanding production to meet commercial, industrial, and utility demand. As North America’s only UL-certified EV battery repurposer, the company reduces waste, strengthens supply chains, and advances grid resilience.

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Indian IT Giant Strengthens Alberta Ties with Calgary Hub

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HCLTech has opened a new office in downtown Calgary, expanding the Indian multinational’s Western Canadian presence and reinforcing its commitment to Alberta’s fast-growing tech sector. The move follows a memorandum of understanding with Invest Alberta aimed at advancing collaboration, co-innovation, and job creation.

Located at The Ampersand, the office will function as a client co-innovation centre and delivery hub supporting digital transformation across industries. HCLTech already operates centres in Mississauga, Moncton, and Vancouver, serving more than 50 major Canadian enterprises. Executives say the Calgary expansion reflects strong demand for expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven solutions.

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DCBank Unveils Canada’s First Interac e-Transfer Cards

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Calgary-based Digital Commerce Bank has become the first Canadian financial institution to introduce Interac e-Transfer Cards, offering a more personal way for Canadians to send money. The new feature allows users to attach customizable animated messages to transfers through DCBank’s APIs, online portal, or digital wallets.

CEO Jeffrey Smith said the cards add emotional expression to routine payments, while Interac executive Glenn Wolff noted the shift toward digital-first, personalized financial experiences. With this launch, DCBank reinforces its role as an innovator in digital banking, blending convenience with creativity across one of Canada’s most relied-on payment systems.

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