Mobile Apps to Become 2014’s Most Invested-In Startups? Apparently So
Mobile apps could take over the world in terms of venture capital investment next year. At least that’s what one UK-based…
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Equity Crowdfunding is Officially Legal in Saskatchewan
According to the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCAC), the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) will…
Following Vancouver Expansion, San Francisco’s Homejoy Raises $38 Million
San Francisco-based home cleaning network Homejoy expanded to Vancouver a few months ago, its second Canadian city among a…
Several Tech Companies Make Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2014
Canada’s Top 100 Employers, an annual editorial competition to recognize the nation’s best places to work, has…
The 100 Mile Diet for Tech: In Conversation with the BCTIA’s Bill Tam
When a startup doesn’t grow up it becomes just another footnote. Part of growing up is having something sell, being able…
Canadian Sports App theScore Lands Spot in 100 Best Android Apps of 2013
theScore’s Canadian-made sports app has been named among the “100 Best Android Apps of 2013” in PC Mag. theScore was…
Offline Magazine Seeks to Pay Writers a Fair Buck
After working at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters for three years, Tom Smith got the entrepreneurial itch. Armed with a…
Former Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean Launches Entrepreneurship Drive
Canada’s former Governor General Michaëlle Jean has launched a national program to increase entrepreneurship and business…
UBC Student Wins R&D Competition With Anti-Whiplash Car Seat
University of British Columbia (UBC) student Daniel Mang won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $10,000 scholarship…
Startup Weekend Maker Edition Showcases Products That Marry Offline with Online
Startup Weekend Maker Edition wrapped up last weekend in Toronto. The 54-hour event saw eleven teams present working prototypes…
Chris Hadfield Tells Waterloo Students “Keep your long-term goals in mind to make your dream a reality”
There was enough excitement two months ago when it was announced that the first Canadian to go to space, Chris Hadfield, would…
Toronto’s BNOTIONS Unveils New Mobile Marketing Platform, Gallop Media
Mobile ad revenues for 2013 will likely be in the $6-8 billion range. That’s a ton of revenue to go around. The mobile…
Quebecer Starts Clothing eCommerce Biz from “Red Square” Student Protest Symbol
As per the Globe and Mail, a Quebec man has decided to turn the notorious 2012 student protest symbol- the red square- into…
LiveQoS’ New “LiveQaas” Platform Makes Mobile Internet Connection A Lot Cleaner
Since acquiring former FounderFuel startup Openera in late October, Ottawa’s LiveQoS has been toiling away at its “Quality…
December Deadline Looms for Canada’s Doodle for Google Contest
Google Canada is calling out to all those future artists aged K-12, saying that there’s not much time left. The application…