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Waterloo’s Preemptive develops app for nonprofit addressing withdrawal management
Over the past year, Waterloo-based Preemptive has been working with local healthcare non-profit Stonehenge Therapeutic Community,…
Today in civic tech: City of Toronto launches Civic Hall Toronto, IBI Group launches Smart City Sandbox
This week, several organizations got together to launch new supports for startups working to build a smart city. Here’s…
House of Commons committee wants net neutrality written into Canadian law
A House of Commons committee has recommended that Parliament formally enshrine net neutrality provisions into Canadian law.…
Hack To Start Ep.194: Waqas Ali, co-founder of Atoms
Waqas Ali is the co-founder of Atoms, a shoe that is designed for the everyday. Ali started building a startup and businesses…
PwC announces winners of Vision to Reality Awards
PwC Canada has announced the winners of its Vision to Reality Awards. The Vision To Reality Awards received over 200 applications…
5 takeaways from Collision 2018 as it prepares to come to Canada
As Collision Conference 2018 wrapped up in New Orleans, Jazz Festival revelers stayed over the weekend to enjoy the city that…
ScribbleLive lays off 40 more staff, reportedly shutting down European offices
ScribbleLive has laid off at least 40 members of its staff today, BetaKit has learned. Multiple sources familiar with the matter…
Visa, PayPal bring mobile payment partnership to Canada
Visa and PayPal are bringing their digital and mobile payment collaboration to Canada. The two companies have already collaborated…
MaRS and Natural Resources Canada launch Women in Cleantech Challenge with $1 million prize
MaRS has announced a partnership with Natural Resources Canada to launch the Women in Cleantech Challenge supporting women…
Smooth Commerce powering Basil Box mobile order ahead and loyalty app
Smooth Commerce, a mobile order and payment solution for retail verticals, has launched the Basil Box App for iOS and Android.…
Today in funding ($25M): Resson, Unito, Xanadu
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
43North accepting applications for $5 million startup competition
43North, an annual Buffalo, New York-based innovation competition offering $5 million in funding prizes, has opened up applications…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.136: Investing in your personal growth with CEO health coach Nicky Billou
Time and time again, what sets aside those who succeed and those who do not is often a mindset. For entrepreneurs, persistence…
OBIO report: Funding and infrastructure key to tackling healthtech’s scaling challenge
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization has released a report outlining the challenges for companies working in health…