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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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AI Export Bootcamp to help Atlantic Canadian SMEs reach global markets faster

March 17, 2026

Canadian companies are diversifying into new markets, and those that can spot opportunities early and respond quickly have the advantage. For more and more businesses, artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool to sharpen market intelligence, strengthen customer engagement, and set the stage for export growth. Applications are now open for the AI for Export Bootcamp, a new six-week program designed to help Atlantic Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [...]

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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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Minister Solomon announces $8.5M for 40 AI projects to help Atlantic Canadian businesses grow

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)  Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, and Atlantic Canadians are beginning to see real benefits from that shift. We have an opportunity to be part of this transformation, and to contribute to that economic growth and productivity. Across Atlantic Canada, many small businesses interested in using AI need support securing the time, money, or expertise to get started. That is why the Government of Canada is helping companies across sectors and at every stage, harness artificial intelligence [...]

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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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