Ocean Supercluster calling for projects that support Canada’s ocean sector during COVID-19
The Atlantic Canada-based Ocean Supercluster has launched a nationwide call for proposals for a new program aimed to stimulate…
Government to expedite approvals for temporary foreign workers during COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government has implemented a temporary policy aimed at reducing the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker…
Facedrive looks to acquire Foodora Canada assets as it launches food delivery service
London, Ont.-based Facedrive has signed a binding term sheet that could see the ridesharing startup purchase certain assets…
Nudge.AI co-founder Steven Woods joins Benevity as chief technology officer
Benevity, a startup that offers corporate social responsibility and employee engagement software, has announced that Steven…
Wattpad creates fund to develop TV, film projects in latest attempt to “verticalize” business
Toronto-based Wattpad is launching two film projects that are part of a new fund aimed to finance and kickstart the early production…
Ritual, City of Toronto partner to provide free ordering tool to local foodservice businesses
Toronto Mayor John Tory is set to announce a partnership between the City and food ordering and mobile pickup startup Ritual,…
Ziva Dynamics raises $9.8 million CAD for character creation technology
Vancouver-based Ziva Dynamics, a startup that develops character simulation software for the film and entertainment industry,…
Details on EDC, BDC issuing larger loans to medium-sized businesses through expanded BCAP
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada (EDC) are offering new programs to support medium-sized…
Loopio lays off 11 staff as it sees increased “scrutiny” from buyers during pandemic
Toronto-based B2B SaaS startup Loopio has permanently laid off 11 members of its staff, which represents eight percent of the…
Top Hat restructures, makes staff reductions as COVID-19 affects higher education
EdTech company Top Hat is restructuring internally to adapt to changes in the higher education sector brought about by the…
Propel CEO Barry Bisson to retire from role by the Fall
Barry Bisson, CEO of Propel ICT, is retiring from his role at the New Brunswick-based online accelerator after three years…
Outgoing innovation commissioner says British Columbia needs to create innovation hubs
British Columbia’s innovation commissioner has released his final report on how the provincial government can help BC tech,…
Ontario to deploy Kitchener startup’s remote learning platform across school districts
Kitchener-Waterloo-based EdTech startup Knowledgehook has partnered with the Ontario Ministry of Education and to deploy its…
Fresh Prep raises $7 million Series A as it tracks increased interest amid pandemic
Vancouver-based meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep has raised a $7 million CAD Series A round. This funding brings the startup’s…
City leading Toronto tech initiative to get local small businesses online
The City of Toronto is set to announce a new program, ShopHERE, aimed at helping Toronto’s independent businesses build and…