Indochino opens first shopping centre showroom, announces 67% YTD growth
As so-called Retail Prophet Doug Stephens once said, we are apparently at the end of the beginning of ecommerce. “We’ll…
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Wattpad partners with Turner to adapt Wattpad stories for M. Night Shyamalan series
Wattpad is partnering with Turner, owner of TV networks like TBS and TNT, to give its writers the opportunity to have their…
Ontario investing $3 million to support Sarnia biotechnology hub
The province of Ontario is partnering with Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, the organisation behind the Bowman Centre biotechnology…
ImStar Therapeutics raises $1.8 million to research ALS treatment solutions
Vancouver-based ImStar Therapeutics, which is developing treatments for ALS, has raised $1.8 million in seed financing. BDC…
Toronto-based Whirlscape develops deep learning emoji app
There’s a specific kind of frustration felt only by frequent emoji users. It comes when the emoji seeker has to scroll for…
City of Montreal announces $100 million fund for smart city startups
Montreal mayor Denis Coderre and Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy and Minister responsible…
AccessNow founder Maayan Ziv talks business benefits of accessibility at #TechTO
At the latest TechToronto meetup last week, AccessNow founder Maayan Ziv kicked off her presentation with a photo of a step…
#WaterlooRegion set to officially legalize Uber after finalizing ridesharing bylaw
After being pushed out of Mississauga just weeks ago, Waterloo may be about to legalize the world’s most widely used and…
FedDev Ontario dedicates $880,000 to Communitech to support women-led businesses
Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger and Kitchener Centre MP Raj Saini today announced a non-repayable contribution…
DMZ and Out On Bay Street hosting Launching into Inclusion event June 21
The DMZ and Out On Bay Street, a professional organization fostering the development of LGBTQIA+ students transitioning into…
#smallrooms podcast: Brice Scheschuk of Globalive Capital & Wind Mobile on investing
Rob Kenedi has a coffee with Brice Scheschuk, CEO of Globalive Capital and co-founder of Wind Mobile. Brice details the history…
Toronto’s Maker Festival to kick off month-long celebration of making with launch party
On June 15, Maker Festival in Toronto is kicking off an entire month of celebrating makers with Make It Yours, a launch party…
Canadian Internet Registration Authority invests $1 million in nonprofit digital projects
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority, an organization dedicated to supporting Canada’s internet community, has…
Ask @StartupCFO: How do you know when to exit your company?
When should you sell your company? It’s hard to think about a more important question. Sometimes you have no choice. If you’re…
Dalhouse University announces 10 teams accepted into LaunchPad program
Dalhousie University has announced the teams that have been accepted into its LaunchPad cohort, which gives 10 groups eight…