Calgary-based Blackline Safety has won a 2026 Firehouse Innovation Award for its G8 connected safety wearable, marking the company’s second consecutive win for technology supporting firefighters and emergency responders. The recognition follows last year’s award for Blackline’s EXO 8 area monitor. This year, G8 was selected for its ability to improve situational awareness and support […]
Tall Grass Ventures Brings Agtech Leaders to Calgary for OneAg
Calgary-based Tall Grass Ventures is bringing agriculture and innovation together next week with OneAg, a three-day gathering focused on technology, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. Running October 19–21 in Calgary, the event combines curated meetings, working sessions, roundtables, and social gatherings aimed at building connections across global agriculture. Tall Grass Ventures invests in entrepreneurs and solutions […]
Former CoolIT CEO’s 3C Datalec Plans Calgary Facility Following Merger
A new data centre infrastructure company led by former CoolIT Systems CEO Steve Walton expects its planned Calgary operation to grow to up to 50 people by the end of 2027. 3C Datalec says the Calgary team will include management, administrative staff, and service and installation engineers supporting its global teams. Detailed staffing plans are […]
Calgary’s CURA and TerraFerno Named to Global Cleantech 50 to Watch
Calgary companies CURA and TerraFerno Geothermal Solutions have been named to Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch, earning international recognition for technologies targeting cleaner cement production and more efficient geothermal energy. Announced today, the annual list highlights early-stage companies positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation. Selected through nominations and votes from […]
PurposeMed Co-Founder to Discuss US$250M Grindr Deal at Fireside Chat
Calgary’s tech community will have an opportunity to hear the story behind PurposeMed’s recently announced US$250-million deal with Grindr at an upcoming fireside chat hosted by Long Calgary and House 831. The event will feature PurposeMed co-founder Pete MacLeod for a conversation about the transaction, a significant milestone for the Calgary healthtech company. As Calgary.tech […]
Showpass Commits $10M+ to Help Independent Event Businesses Grow
Calgary-based Showpass has committed more than $10 million to support independent event entrepreneurs through Event Inkubator, a new accelerator combining access to financing, technology and business expertise. The program targets established organizers with demonstrated audience demand who are ready to expand. For those businesses, booking bigger acts, securing larger venues or entering new markets can […]
Kathairos Tops Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies Ranking
Calgary-based Kathairos Solutions has ranked No. 1 on The Globe and Mail’s 2026 Report on Business list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, posting three-year revenue growth of 16,379%. The recognition highlights the rapid expansion of the company’s methane elimination technology, which now serves more than 3,000 well sites across North America, according to Kathairos. Kathairos […]
Blackline Safety Names Jon Baldwin CEO as Cody Slater Takes New Role
Blackline Safety has appointed Jon Baldwin as chief executive officer, succeeding Cody Slater after more than 15 years at the helm. Slater will remain with the connected worker safety company as Board Chair and Chief Architect, continuing to help shape its product and technology vision. The leadership transition follows Blackline’s April announcement of an agreement […]
Canadian Businesses’ AI Spending Surges 12-Fold
Canadian businesses are rapidly increasing their investment in artificial intelligence, according to new transaction data from Canadian fintech Float. Float’s inaugural Canada’s AI Spending Snapshot 2026 found that a consistent group of 2,644 businesses spent more than 12 times as much on AI in August 2026 as they did two years earlier. Adoption expanded alongside […]
Calgary Kal Tire Hosts PitPro’s First Production Tire-Changing System
A Calgary Kal Tire store is the first location to deploy PitPro Automation’s production tire-changing system, bringing robotics into the service bay ahead of winter. San Francisco-based PitPro announced the installation September 23, marking its first Canadian deployment and a move beyond pilots following its June 2025 unveiling. Designed for Class 3 and smaller vehicles, […]