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Nova Scotia produces tech talent every year. CGI is making sure it stays here.

June 1, 2026

Across Nova Scotia, co-op students and recent graduates are entering the workforce, eager to build careers in technology. While training early-career talent requires investment, companies like CGI Halifax are finding that developing future leaders can be just as valuable as hiring experienced ones. “[At CGI] We’ve really found a way to accelerate early talent development,” says Jonathan Feindel, Partner and Director of Consulting and Business Engineering, on Episode 83 of [...]

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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 [...]

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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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The competitive advantage tech companies shouldn’t overlook: good writing

March 31, 2026

In the rush to adopt AI tools, many companies are optimizing for speed and scale in their content. But in doing so, they may be overlooking one of the most powerful differentiators they have: good writing. A recent Business Insider article highlighted that writing and storytelling are quickly becoming some of the most in-demand skills in tech again. That shift signals something important: as AI-generated content becomes more common, quality, [...]

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Michael Hebert finalizes majority acquisition of Castellan Information Security Services advancing Indigenous leadership in cybersecurity and governance, risk, compliance, and preparedness

March 31, 2026

Michael Hebert, CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions, has officially finalized the majority acquisition of Castellan Information Security Services, marking a major step forward in building a national, Indigenous-led cybersecurity and risk advisory ecosystem. Founded in Winnipeg, Castellan has built a strong reputation over the past seven years delivering governance, risk, compliance, and preparedness (GRC-P) advisory services to clients across Canada. Castellan will remain headquartered in Manitoba and continue its [...]

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CloseReach takes aim at Canada’s productivity paradox

March 16, 2026

Canada produces startups but struggles to grow them into large, globally competitive firms, according to C. D. Howe Institute. Government policy is seen as over weighted toward R&D and under weighted toward commercialization, productivity, management capability, and market access. CloseReach, a Canadian owned consulting and technology company, firmly believes Canada has the ingredients for productivity growth but fails to translate them into scale and output. Start-ups and organizations of all [...]

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Seeker Search: Growing communities through intentional hiring

March 13, 2026

Finding top-tier talent often requires shifting your approach. Seeker Search, a Nova Scotia-based headhunting firm, diverges from traditional recruitment methods by actively targeting elite candidates to support small- and medium-sized businesses across Canada. “I genuinely believe that strong hiring decisions don’t just grow companies, they also grow communities,” says founder Bryan Kidd. “One great hire in the right role can completely change the trajectory of a business.” While traditional recruitment [...]

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International Women’s Day 2026: Celebrating women-led tech organizations in our community

March 8, 2026

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, we’re spotlighting women-led organizations within the Digital Nova Scotia network who are making an impact across the tech sector. These founders and leaders are building companies, creating opportunities in their communities, and helping shape the future of tech in Nova Scotia. From digital marketing and media to AI and data, their work reflects the innovation and leadership driving our ecosystem forward. We asked each [...]

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How Nova Scotia’s largest public school system is building AI literacy in classrooms

March 2, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)— which operates 136 public schools throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality and serves more than 60,000 students and families — is taking a measured, student-centred approach to integrating these tools into classrooms. “This is uncharted territory,” says Chris Cocek, HRCE’s Technology Integration and AI Lead (TILT), in Episode 77 of All Hands On Tech. “Even though AI is [...]

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One year in, Marketing Mile is helping companies rethink how customers buy

February 17, 2026

The customer journey isn’t a straight line anymore. Today’s buyers bounce between websites, reviews, social platforms and search results, comparing and revisiting before they ever speak to a company. For organizations trying to keep up, marketing has become less about promotion and more about understanding behaviour. That shift is exactly where Marketing Mile has built its business over the past year. “We just had our one-year milestone just before the [...]

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