Report: Cybersecurity is the Achilles’ heel of Canadian tech businesses
A new survey indicates that while Canadian IT businesses are taking cybersecurity more seriously than in years prior, many…
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Venture for Canada launches in BC, connecting startups with recent grads
Venture for Canada, a non-profit organization that helps post-secondary graduates connect with startups, is launching in BC…
Framework Venture Partners finally reaches $100 million first close after Fidelity backs out
Toronto-based venture capital firm Framework Venture Partners announced today that it has raised $100 million of a target $150…
First #FutureMakers of the year explains how innovation needs to evolve in 2019
At the first RBC #FutureMakers event of 2019, speakers brought forth their visions for how innovation must evolve. Speaking…
BC high schools launch cybersecurity program focused on bridging skills gap
Palo Alto Networks has partnered with BC’s Ministry of Education and IBM Canada to launch Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity…
Uber finally brings ridesharing to Saskatchewan, launching in Saskatoon
Uber today announced the launch of UberX in Saskatoon, marking the first service of its kind available in Saskatchewan, after…
Ontario government seeking consultation on new data strategy, with focus on data privacy
The Government of Ontario today announced plans to seek public input on a new data strategy focused on helping businesses benefit…
Two Canadian tech companies named as finalists in 2019 SXSW Pitch competition
The eleventh annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Pitch competition has announced 50 finalists, and two Canadian companies, an…
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation names semi-finalists of Breakthru competition
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) has announced 10 semi-finalists for its 2019 Breakthru Competition. NBIF holds…
Government of Canada invests $6 million in clean-air technology
Navdeep Bains, minister of innovation, science and economic development (ISED) recently announced a $6 million investment in…
Meridian set to launch its new digital bank, Motusbank
Meridian has been given the green-light by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to move ahead with its…
QuadrigaCX owes its clients $250 million CAD that the company cannot access
In 2018, Vancouver-based QuadrigaCX was one of Canada’s largest crypto exchanges, now in 2019, the company is beset by…
Relay Ventures promotes Jake Cassaday to partner
Early-stage VC firm Relay Ventures has announced the promotion of Jake Cassaday from associate partner to partner. Cassaday…
Motorleaf partners with greenhouse supplier Cultilene to provide AI to growers
Montreal-based startup Motorleaf has announced a partnership with Dutch greenhouse supplier Cultilene, to offer commercial…
Vector Institute to offer $17,500 AI master’s scholarships in Ontario
The Vector Institute announced Friday, it will award up to 115 scholarships to students who are pursuing a full-time AI-related…