Frank And Oak files for protection from creditors under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
Frank And Oak, the e-commerce retail company turned brick-and-mortar, has filed for protection under Canada’s Bankruptcy…
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Federal government extends commercial rent relief program through July
The federal government has extended the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program by one month. The program…
Canadian tech and innovation leaders launch new anti-racism coalition
Senior leaders in Canada’s tech and innovation sectors have launched a new anti-racism initiative, the Coalition of Innovation…
Thoughtexchange raises $10 million Series B extension as platform usage jumps by 600 percent
Thoughtexchange, a British Columbia-based startup that has developed what it calls a “crowd conversation tool” for leaders,…
Video surveillance software startup Solink raises $23 million CAD Series B round
Ottawa-based startup Solink, which has developed software aimed to enhance business’ video surveillance capabilities, has…
Calgary FinTech startup Helcim develops own payment infrastructure, following in footsteps of Stripe, Square
Calgary-based FinTech startup Helcim has built out and launched a new comprehensive payment solution, designed to help businesses…
FundThrough commits $10 million to help small businesses after federal government rejects FinTech COVID-19 relief proposals
Last week, it was revealed that the federal government had rejected several proposals for FinTech organizations to help distribute…
Shopify partners with four Indigenous-led organizations to offer e-commerce education
Shopify has partnered with four Indigenous-led organizations to explore approaches to Indigenous entrepreneurship education…
Applications open for expanded $40,000 CEBA small business loans
Applications for the expanded federal Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan program have opened, and are now available…
With the US turning away talent, can Canada grab the global lead on innovation during COVID-19?
The coronavirus may be devastating the global economy, but the crisis is catapulting Shopify to new heights. The Ottawa-based…
Terramera leading project to predict future strains of COVID-19 with AI
Vancouver-based agricultural technology company Terramera is leading a new research project that hopes to use machine learning…
Sidewalk Labs pulls commitment to Quayside Venture Partners, as investors look to launch new fund
Sidewalk Labs has decided not to move forward with its previously announced investment fund, Quayside Venture Partners (QVP),…
Trudeau highlights importance of Canadian tech in COVID-19 response at Collision from Home
Thursday was the final day of Collision from Home, the virtual tech summit held in place of Collision Conference due to the…
Sidewalk Labs reportedly closes Toronto office, lays off 20 employees
Sidewalk Labs has reportedly permanently closed its Toronto office and laid off around 20 people, which represents more than…
Communications in times of crisis: how tech companies and startups can best respond
This past year has been full of social issue controversies and crises for tech companies and startups. It is clear technology…