Province commits $3.9 million CAD for internet improvements in BC Indigenous communities
High-speed internet is coming to nine Indigenous communities in BC as part of new provincial funding commitments. The territories…
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Shopify, TikTok expand partnership to allow shopping directly through social app
TikTok and Shopify have announced plans to expand their partnership, allowing consumers to browse and discover products from…
Blockstream secures $266 million CAD at $4 billion valuation to monetize the Liquid Network
With years invested in building its sidechain-based settlement network, Blockstream has raised significant funding to continue…
Open letter from Canadian tech execs challenges party leaders to outline their vision for sustainable economic growth
More than 200 Canadian tech and business leaders have signed a letter addressed to the heads of Canada’s federal political…
BuildDirect and Think Research post mixed second-quarter results
Second-quarter financial results for Canadian tech companies continue to pour in, kicked off this week by BuildDirect and Think…
Acquisition roundup: One45, Medivolve, Wondershare
Three Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired. Here are the latest details on Canada’s…
With $45 million CAD first close, new Conexus Emmertech fund aims to boost AgTech growth
Canada’s AgTech community is getting a major infusion of capital from a new Saskatchewan-based venture capital fund. Conexus…
54e Dev Studios pulls in $1.7 million to build its low latency robotics platform through golf
Investors have injected another $1.7 million CAD into a Regina-based mobile development startup that envisions itself as the…
Seven tips for the first day of your new (remote) job
Starting a new job is an exciting but stressful experience, especially when done virtually. Dealing with login issues, trying…
How your dog can help stop climate change
Breaking news: we’re in the middle of a climate crisis. And to get ourselves out of it we’re going to have to dramatically…
Coinberry second crypto asset dealer to receive regulatory approval by OSC
Toronto-based Coinberry Limited has become just the second crypto asset dealer to receive regulatory approval by the Ontario…
Aux Caves FinTech latest target as Canadian securities commissions continue to crack down on crypto asset firms
Securities commissions across the country continue to grapple with a wave of crypto asset firms failing to comply with Canadian…
theScore bets big on new office space in downtown Toronto
Canadian digital media and sports betting company theScore is leasing an 80,000 square foot space in downtown Toronto. The…
Ontario, Michigan collaborating on advanced automotive and mobility technology
Ontario and Michigan are looking for tech solutions to alleviate pressure along their shared borders. The two auto-producing…
Startupfest announces next in-person festival will be in 2022
Amid ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and the emergence of new variants, Startupfest revealed it won’t be hosting an in-person…