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Applications open for Digital Nova Scotia’s 2026 TechQuity Award

May 19, 2026

Across Nova Scotia, efforts to improve representation and access in STEM and technology education continue to grow—from provincial initiatives and post-secondary supports to community-led programs focused on African Nova Scotian learners. Digital Nova Scotia’s TechQuity Award was created as one contribution to those broader efforts, supporting African Nova Scotian students pursuing post-secondary studies in technology-related fields and helping create more equitable pathways into Nova Scotia’s growing tech sector. Applications for [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Projects & Programs, Students

The Future of Food Hubs Is Digital, Not Physical

April 29, 2026

There’s a gap between local farms and local tables. Most Nova Scotians want to eat local. And lots of restaurants would love to serve more local produce. Ask any Chef from a local restaurant and you’ll hear it. The enthusiasm is real. But wanting local food and actually getting it consistently are two very different things, and the difference usually comes down to infrastructure. I know this firsthand. Before co-founding [...]

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How online car buying is reshaping the dealership model

April 27, 2026

Car buying doesn’t look the way it used to. In Canada, much of the process is happening online. Research from AutoTrader shows that digital platforms now play a central role in the purchasing journey, influencing around 60% of vehicle sales in Canada. Customers expect speed, transparency and convenience, often before ever setting foot in a dealership. That shift is forcing change behind the scenes, especially for large dealerships like Steele [...]

Categories: Member Profiles, News, Tech Industry

Haus of Social: supporting small businesses with strategy and creativity

April 27, 2026

For many small business owners, digital marketing is another task on their plate that they just don’t have time for. Combine that with the effort it takes to develop a concise brand and strategy, and it’s easy to get lost. Haus of Social is a full-service creative marketing agency dedicated to blending thoughtful strategy with elevated visuals. Through branding, content creation and social media management, they support local organizations who [...]

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SuperNOVA celebrates 30 years sparking STEM curiosity for Atlantic Canada’s youth

April 14, 2026

When Alexandra Fenton talks to young people about artificial intelligence, one thing stands out: they aren’t intimidated. “I feel like in every circumstance where we talk to youth about AI and about tech, they’re so unafraid,” says the Executive Director of SuperNOVA in Episode 80 of All Hands On Tech. As SuperNOVA—a not-for-profit initiative through Dalhousie University providing opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to youth across [...]

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How a volunteer-run cyber conference grew to fill Halifax’s convention centre

April 10, 2026

What began as a modest 42-person event has become a cornerstone of Nova Scotia’s cyber economy. The Atlantic Security Conference (ATLSECCON) now draws more than a thousand attendees, dozens of sponsors and growing international attention to downtown Halifax — making it the largest cybersecurity conference on Canada’s Atlantic coast. Hosted at the Halifax Convention Centre, the event has reached a scale few would have predicted in its early days. “It’s [...]

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HiVanya: Helping small businesses navigate the rise of AI

April 7, 2026

For many leaders, AI feels less like a tool and more like an intimidating unknown—one that is fast-moving and impossible to ignore. HiVanya Inc., an AI consulting and training firm based out of Halifax, is passionate about helping small and medium-sized businesses keep up without being overwhelmed. “Our main goal is to bring actionable AI to small and medium businesses locally, so that they’re not drowning in a whole bunch [...]

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Inside Red Ear Media’s approach to modern digital marketing

April 2, 2026

In our digital landscape, marketing is taking on a new meaning–one where paid ads, website development, and authenticity are becoming more and more important. Red Ear Media, a full-service digital marketing agency with over 11 years of experience has built their reputation by leveraging their team’s expertise and skillsets to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. They offer large-firm expertise packed into a smaller, client-focused structure. “We started as, and [...]

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