Canadian researchers building database to identify links between birth defects and childhood cancer
Researchers in Canada and the United States are receiving up to $14.8 million over five years to build the Kids First Data…
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BlueRock Therapeutics opens R&D and manufacturing hub in Toronto
BlueRock Therapeutics, which is developing cell therapies for degenerative diseases, is expanding its operations in Toronto…
Today in company updates: Sortable launches analytics tool, Highmark Interactive announces Olympic athlete advisors
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Transferwise launches borderless bank account in Canada
It can be almost impossible for foreign citizens to set up bank accounts in certain countries, and for people like freelancers…
Canadian gov’t dedicating $4 million to helping Atlantic Canada businesses adopt cleantech
The federal government is investing $4 million towards supporting businesses looking to adopt cleantech in Atlantic Canada.…
CIBC buys PC Financial, plans to rebrand to Simplii Financial
The Loblaw Group and CIBC have announced an end to their PC Financial banking partnership. CIBC — the smallest of Canada’s…
After launching fully-compliant ICO, impak Finance hopes to be a model for regulators worldwide
impak Finance, a Canadian FinTech company focused on driving the social impact economy, today announced the public presale…
Hack To Start Ep.161: Mike Williams, founder of Thinkbox
Mike Williams is the founder of Thinkbox, a startup studio in Santa Monica, California, and the company that’s behind several…
Island Capital Partners launches $4 million early-stage investment fund for PEI startups
Island Capital Partners has launched a $4 million early-stage investment fund dedicated to strengthening PEI’s startup ecosystem,…
Toronto-based Plooto now allows Canadian small businesses to process payments internationally
Another day, another Canadian FinTech startup going international. With Toronto on the verge of dominating FinTech, one of…
Brookfield Institute launches research series to explore the state of digital literacy in Canada
The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship has launched a new research series that explores the state of digital…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.89: Alejandro Lujan of ScalaQuest
Special guest Alejandro Lujan joins host Drew Ogryzek to discuss the programming language Scala, and the types of problems…
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It was simply a matter of time. With the recent influx of government attention, high-profile exits, and higher-profile…
Orbityl, LevelJump named outstanding ventures at NEXT Canada Venture Day
This morning, 12 of NEXT Canada‘s ventures pitched at the organization’s seventh annual venture day, which included…
When you should bring in the heavy hitters
The VCs on your board are up in your shit. It’s been six months since they not-so-subtly suggested that you get some more…