How smartphones and startups are increasing access to healthcare
With a constant flood of new apps and games, it’s sometimes easy to forget that the smartphones we carry around in our pockets…
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Majority of Canadians make an effort to buy Canadian, says new survey
While the Internet gives us the ability to access markets and services all over the world, Canadians still want to buy closer…
Spring Loaded Technology wins the 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award
Halifax-based Spring Loaded Technology, makers of the Bionic Boost, has been awarded with the 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award…
Traction Conference Roundup: Wisdom from the Tech Set (Part 1)
How do you get traction for your tech company? Whether we’re talking customer, revenue, funding, branding or a half-dozen…
OMERS Ventures and Salesforce Ventures invest in Halifax-based LeadSift
Halifax-based LeadSift was founded in 2012 by Daniel Allen, Sreejata Chatterjee, Tapajyoti (Tukan) Das, and Hatem Nassrat to…
Velocity, MaRS, HIGHLINE, FounderFuel + others can now enter startups into Microsoft’s BizSpark Plus
The University of Waterloo’s Velocity program has tipped us off that Microsoft has announced a partnership with over 150…
MaRS opens applications for embedded executive program
The MaRS Discovery District has opened applications for another round of their embedded executive funding program. The funding…
Tips to stay connected while travelling and keep your competitive edge
In such a competitive and mobile landscape, businesses can’t afford the delays and interruptions that were once a main detriment…
Fatigue Science wins “Canada’s Top Startup” at metabridge
Beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia is where some of Canada’s top startup minds and heavy hitters from around the world,…
Canadian Tire opens Edmonton showcase store with VR backyard builder and car simulator
Canadian Tire has shifted from its old brick-and-mortar beginnings to become one of Canada’s leading technology-focused…
Pawshake expands its pet sitting service into Canada
Looks like the OMERS-funded Dog Vacay now has competition in Canada. Started in 2012,Dog Vacay is based in Santa Monica and…
PayPal launches its One Touch web checkout service in Canada
PayPal recently brought users additional security by updating its iOS app with Touch ID support. Today, the payments company…
BattleHack Toronto is happening July 18th, offering developers a chance to ‘own the axe’ and $100,000
The annual BattleHack competition is once again making a stop in Toronto. The PayPal, Braintree, and Venmo-backed event will…
Future Design School expands “Innovation Camp” to Waterloo
The Future Design School is aimed to help create the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs. The summer camp is the brainchild…
Tinkerine wins Best 3D Printing Product at CES Asia
Vancouver-based Tinkerine Studios announced this week that its DittoPro printer won the Best 3D Printing Product award at the…