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New landmark study reveals Nova Scotia’s digital economy has become one of the province’s biggest economic drivers

June 15, 2026

New landmark study reveals Nova Scotia’s digital economy has become one of the province’s biggest economic drivers Sector now employs nearly as many people as public administration, forestry, fishing and agriculture combined HALIFAX, NS — June 15, 2026 — A first-of-its-kind study released today by Digital Nova Scotia reveals Nova Scotia’s digital economy has quietly become one of the province’s most important economic engines—now accounting for more than 11% of [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Why audiences are getting harder on AI content

June 10, 2026

Why audiences are getting harder on AI content The McDonald’s Netherlands Christmas commercial went up on YouTube on December 6. Three days later, McDonald’s took it down. Viewers had spent the weekend calling it AI slop and creepy, with one commenter saying it was “the most god-awful ad I’ve seen this year.” The 45-second video was built almost entirely from generative AI clips. It was meant to capture the chaos [...]

Categories: Member Profiles, News, Tech Industry

Nominations now open, tickets on sale for the 10th annual Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC

June 8, 2026

Digital Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce the return of the Tech Forward Awards—celebrating a milestone 10th year of recognizing the people, companies and ideas driving Nova Scotia’s thriving tech sector forward. Presented by Tech@RBC, a longstanding champion of innovation and growth in our community, this year’s awards promise to be bigger and more inspiring than ever. The 2026 celebration will take place at a new venue—the iconic Canadian Museum [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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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