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Kepler’s optical satellites. Image courtesy Kepler. A Canadian Space Milestone Lifts Off from California Toronto-based Kepler Communications is set to make space history early Sunday morning with the launch of its first wave of orbital data centre satellites from California. If successful, the mission will mark the world’s first deployment of a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite system built around an optical relay network a technological leap that could fundamentally change how data moves through space. Ten satellites, each weighing roughly 300 kilograms and built in Toronto, will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The…
Smart mortgage refinancing strategies for Canadians: when to refinance, the stress test, penalty traps, and how to compare lenders before you sign.
Manitoba’s border surveillance strategy: eleven conservation officers redeployed to the U.S. border found no crossings, no drugs, no arrests.
Holiday shopping trends in Canada: 68% of shoppers plan before Black Friday and 71% prefer value bundles over discounts. What retailers must do.
Artist’s rendering of a proposed development at 205 Quebec St., 507 Montreal St. and 210 to 224 Kingston St. in James Bay. D’AMBROSIO ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM, VIA CITY OF VICTORIA Plans to build a 14-storey mixed-use tower in James Bay will be in limbo for several more months. Victoria council has directed staff to review the project again to make sure it fits with the city’s newest land-use guidelines. The property bordered by Quebec, Montreal and Kingston streets — currently largely a surface parking lot — has been proposed by developer Mike Geric Construction to be the site of 108…
Comox Valley RCMP are searching for Ashley Bosma, 40, last seen camping near Comox Lake on Oct. 14. Ground search, air services and K9 units deployed.
Manitoba’s first procurement conference unveiled a $3.7B capital budget push, the 5I procurement methodology, and a new Indigenous procurement strategy.
Jonathan Ferrari, the co-founder of the online grocer and meal delivery company Goodfood, stepped down as CEO and board chair last week. The move is immediate and will see president, COO, and fellow co-founder Neil Cuggy handle “day-to-day operations,” according to a company release. The Montréal-based firm has also launched a “formal operating review” that it said will help keep Goodfood competitive and get through its “next critical phase.” “While [Goodfood] has faced headwinds, it also holds significant potential.” Selim Bassoul, chair In a statement, Ferrari said he had “complete confidence” in Cuggy and was happy with what he had…
Source Canada’s inaugural summit brings 150 CEOs and 50 enterprise buyers to Toronto on Oct. 22 to push enterprise procurement of homegrown Canadian tech.
NASA’s 2025 Space Apps Challenge comes to Canada Oct 4-5, with Toronto’s event the largest in the country. How Canadians keep winning global awards.












