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Ask a Developer: What are Android instant apps and why should I build them?

Nathalie Simons March 2, 2018

Android instant apps are a new model of native Android apps — and so far only on Android — that run without on-device installation.…

Jessica Galang March 2, 2018

PointClickCare has received a $186 million from Dragoneer Investment Group, a San Francisco-based investment firm with over…

Sameer Chhabra March 2, 2018

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doesn’t want to increase the cost of internet or cell phone service for Canadians. According…

Sarah Marion March 2, 2018

Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…

Mark MacLeod March 1, 2018

One of the biggest challenges in building SMB SaaS companies is distribution. There are so many small businesses out there.…

Jessica Galang March 1, 2018

Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…

Jessica Galang March 1, 2018

Toronto-based Jiffy on Demand has raised $3 million in follow-on financing. The round was led by Golden Venture Partners, with…

Stefan Palios March 1, 2018

In any business, there comes a time when its founder must change their thinking in order to get to the next level. Sometimes…

Brad Bennett March 1, 2018

Quebec has been sitting on an energy surplus since 2010 and it’s beginning to find a use for it: cryptocurrency mining. Hydro-Québec…

Franco Varriano March 1, 2018

Hannah Donovan is the CEO and co-founder of Trash, a new startup that’s currently building a predictive video editing platform…

Wyatt Fossett February 28, 2018

The ever-quiet sibling of the mainland metropolis that is Victoria, British Columbia continues to surprise and grow. With help…

Ted Livingston February 28, 2018

Many people believe that Bitcoin has limited utility and that its high price is based solely on speculation. Others say that…

Jessica Galang February 28, 2018

A new esports organization has launched in Toronto to host gaming competitions and dedicate the money to charity. Targeted…

Jessica Galang February 28, 2018

In the past few weeks, several Canadian retail startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest…

Startup Canada February 28, 2018

A visionary from Vancouver, Keith Ippel recognizes the new age of the Canadian business landscape. “The notion of a non-profit…