HackerYou founder Heather Payne talks coding and community
Heather Payne believes she’s always been a “community person.” The founder of HackerYou was in Girl Guides as a child,…
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Province of British Columbia announces $100 million VC fund
The province of British Columbia is creating a $100-million venture capital fund dedicated to providing funding for tech companies…
Vancouver’s Eventbase raises $8 million from Madrona
In a round led by Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group, Vancouver-based Eventbase has raised an $8 million Series B, according…
Party for a purpose at #HoHoTO this Friday
When a group of friends started talking about poverty and hunger in Toronto over Twitter in 2008, the conversation didn’t…
Startup Canada announces ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award winner
On the heels of Startup Canada’s #EveryEntrepreneur Tour, the organization announced the winner of its Entrepreneur of…
The Next 36 announces 2016 class of entrepreneurs
The Next 36, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of young innovators in Canada, has announced its next generation…
Former Prime Minister Paul Martin speaks out on investing in indigenous innovation
Before he was prime minister of Canada, Paul Martin spent his teen years working in northern Canada alongside indigenous people—…
Doors officially open to STEAMLabs, a brand new makerspace in Toronto
Today, Toronto gained a new addition to the makerspace community. STEAMLabs is a non-profit, all-ages community makerspace…
RBC partnering with Airbnb Canada for a limited time
Just as Canadians seek vacation destinations to escape the bitter winter, RBC has announced a partnership with Airbnb Canada.…
US-based DoorDash expands to Vancouver, marking second entry into Canada
It seems like every day there’s a new mobile app that lets you pay for your lunch or coffee with your phone. In such…
Rubikloud makes its case for retail disruption
For retailers working with big data, sometimes it’s too much of a good thing: while retailers might have access to a…
Bruises turn to muscle: 6 weeks with Startup Next Toronto
Last Friday I spent my evening at a startup pitch competition, which, considering my position, is to be expected. I never expected…
Toronto-based viral website Tickld acquired by US company Gateway Media
Tickld, a Toronto-based website that includes popular viral content, has been acquired by Gateway Media. Gateway Media is a…
SAP goes on Vancouver hiring spree
Global software firm SAP needs 100 new developers for their team in Vancouver and to get the job done, they held an open house…
University of Waterloo and Intact Financial launch new incubator to combat climate change
On the heels of world leaders gathering in Paris for major climate change talks, the University of Waterloo has announced a…