BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For many people, a completely silent bedroom doesn’t feel relaxing but rather quite unsettling. A soft hum in the background, the sound of rain, or a steady stream of white noise can make drifting off easier. That habit is more common than you might think. A 2023 survey in…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For years, the idea sounded almost impossible: transplant a womb, establish a pregnancy, and welcome a healthy child into the world. In the United Kingdom, that vision has now become reality in a way that expands the possibilities for women who once had very few options for pregnancy. In…
Victoria-based cybersecurity company Plurilock has downsized its C-suite and executive compensation in a move it hopes will help it reach profitability. Plurilock announced in a release on Tuesday morning that it has “phased out” its CTO and COO roles, and that the executive leadership team voluntarily implemented a 30-percent reduction in executive compensation as part of…
When emergency response operations are underway, timely, shared situational awareness is critical. Field teams, operations centres, and senior decision-makers all need access to the same live information to coordinate effectively. Traditionally, that requires transporting and setting up a physical command centre, a process that can introduce delays at precisely the moment when speed and clarity…
The federal government is reversing course on its order demanding TikTok wind down its operations in Canada, but says the social media giant will be beholden to some new rules. Industry minister Mélanie Joly announced on Monday evening that the government had completed its national security review of TikTok under the Investment Canada Act, and…
Amid global uncertainty, the path forward is clear: Canada’s moment to build is now. This May, BetaKit’s marquee annual issue, telling stories of bold ambition in Canadian tech, returns with a focus on national sovereignty. Presented in partnership with Uber, DMZ, and National Bank, the 2026 edition of BetaKit Most Ambitious will spotlight Canadian innovators…
The Google for Startups Accelerator has unveiled the 14 companies participating in its seventh annual Canadian program, one year after focusing the program on companies building with AI or machine learning. This is the second year Google has loaded up on “AI-driven” startups in the Canadian accelerator cohort. The startups touch a variety of industries,…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time in nearly two decades, Panama’s forest streams are once again home to flashes of bright yellow. The Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki) is being reintroduced to the wild 17 years after a fungal epidemic wiped it out in its native habitat. The return follows years…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The first warm afternoon of spring has a way of making everything feel urgent. The lawn looks a little tired. The flower beds need encouragement. It’s tempting to flip the sprinkler system back on and declare winter officially over. But plumbers would suggest a bit more patience. Turning on…
John Landry is a seasoned banking executive and former CEO of Peoples Group and Citibank Fund Services. For FinTechs and challenger banks in Canada—or a foreign institution eyeing entry into the country’s lucrative, underserved market—options have materially expanded. If the new Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) framework meets its stated intent, the…
