Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
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CanCon Podcast Ep. 109: How BDC spends your money to support Women in Tech
When #Budget2018 dropped, we had many questions about the gap between the government’s narrative and the specifics of…
Indeed report: Jobs in Canada requiring AI skills have grown by 1,069 percent since 2013
A new report from Indeed has revealed the top companies hiring for AI talent, as well as a growing need for AI talent among…
RBC CEO warns investment is leaving Canada for lower US tax rates
RBC’s president and CEO Dave McKay says that the Canadian government must intervene if it wants to keep the country’s…
Three women technology titans discuss the past, present, and future at the Canadian Cloud Council’s Control
Throughout history, women have had an often overlooked, but crucial role in the development of technology. There are countless…
SmartGurlz robotic doll that teaches girls to code now available in Canada
Canadian Classroom, a seller of educational tech products targeting the classroom, has become a distributor of Smart Gurlz…
Venture for Canada receives $1.4 million from Ontario government
Venture for Canada, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training youth to work at startups, received $1,480,406 in…
The Knowledge Society hosting subsidized innovation conference for students
Toronto-based The Knowledge Society, an organization dedicated to helping youth between 13 to 16 embrace entrepreneurial thinking,…
BC Innovation Council awards nearly $1 million to four research projects
The BC Innovation Council has announced the winners of its fourth BCIC Ignite Awards, which awarded $990,000 to four BC research…
Healthy Pets raises $500,000 for veterinary telemedicine service
Toronto-based Healthy Pets has launched with $500,000 in seed funding from Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures Capital.…
Morning Recovery raises $10 million CAD to cure hangovers with a scientific approach
Many of your friends probably have their own hangover concoction they swear by, but one company is working to be the real deal.…
Fundica roadshow partners with Panache Ventures to offer $500,000 investment prize
The Fundica roadshow is returning this year and partnering with Panache Ventures, which will consider investing a total of…
AI could help doctors make better healthcare decisions and treat patients proactively
While artificial intelligence gets a lot of attention for its capacity to transform wide-ranging industries, it’s difficult…
Today in key hires: Coconut Software adds chief revenue officer, ChefHero hires new VP of marketing
Over the past week, three Toronto-based companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s…
PLATO Testing wins Indigenous business pitch competition
PLATO Testing has received the top prize at an annual Indigenous pitch competition hosted by Lockheed Martin Canada and New…