Privacy commissioner calls proposed privacy legislation a “step back” from current laws
The federal government’s proposed privacy legislation has received blowback from Canada’s privacy commissioner, who recently…
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Job posting indicates MasterClass plans to open new engineering hub in Kitchener-Waterloo
San Francisco-based edtech startup MasterClass plans to open a new engineering hub in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, BetaKit…
DMZ expands programming for women entrepreneurs, launches networking platform
Toronto incubator DMZ has unveiled a new community networking platform, the Women Founders Launchpad, as part of the tech hub’s…
Over a year after Einstein Exchange closure, Vancouver entrepreneur wins civil suit against founder
The founder of now-defunct cryptocurrency firm Einstein Exchange has been ordered by a BC court to pay $535,000 to a man who…
Thinkific grew revenues by 152 percent in first quarter of 2021
Vancouver-based EdTech firm Thinkific managed to increase its revenues by 152 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of…
Access to working capital essential to the success of Canadian small businesses
It’s been a trying time for Canadian small business owners this past year. From restaurants to beauty salons, many small…
Today in funding: Curbie Cars, Loopt, Myant, Innovate BC award winners
Six Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised, how much,…
KITS Eyecare begins trading on US-based OTCQX market
Vancouver-based e-commerce retailer KITS Eyecare has begun trading on the United States-based OTCQX, OTC Markets Group’s…
Two Canadian startups part of TikTok push to provide more third-party integrations
TikTok has added two new tools to its suite of software developer kits. So far, the move has enabled 18 third-party apps, including…
Lightspeed, Google partner to offer marketing, advertising tools to retailers
Lightspeed has partnered with Google to give its small and medium-sized business (SMB) retailers access to Google’s marketing…
As Naver closes $754 million CAD acquisition of Wattpad, Allen Lau is looking to scale
South Korean internet company Naver Corp. has officially acquired Wattpad for more than $754 million CAD ($600 million USD).…
Google plans to build $735 million CAD data centre in Québec
Google has unveiled plans to build a proposed $735 million CAD data centre in Beauharnois, Québec. According to a company…
Aaron Zifkin departing from role as Lyft Canada’s managing director
Aaron Zifkin, the managing director of Canada for Lyft, is set to leave the role at the end of May. Zifkin announced the move…
Amazon to expand presence in British Columbia with five new locations
Amazon has revealed plans to expand its presence in the province of British Columbia. The e-commerce giant is opening five…
CTI Life Sciences Fund raises $100 million in first close of third venture fund
Montréal-based venture capital firm CTI Life Sciences Fund has raised $100 million CAD in the first close of its third venture…