Faktory Ventures’ Candice Faktor says Canada is the best place to build ethical tech
At the latest TechToronto, Candice Faktor, founder of Faktory Ventures, implored the audience to think about the impact technology…
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Canadians can now add money to their Amazon accounts through Canada Post
A trip to the post office now means you can make cash purchases on Amazon.ca. Thanks to a partnership between Canada Post,…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Bringing AR to Android
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Startup Weekend Ottawa wants to help students build their companies
Carleton University will be hosting Startup Weekend Ottawa, an entrepreneurial initiative to help students develop a real…
Deloitte releases list of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies for 2017
Deloitte released its list of Canada’s 50 fastest growing companies today. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Magic Leap’s $500 million round
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Lending Loop hits milestone of providing $10 million in financing
Lending Loop, a Canadian P2P lending platform, has officially provided financing of more than $10 million across the country.…
Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes launches charity supporting young entrepreneurs
Hootsuite CEO Ryan Holmes is launching a new charity to support youth entrepreneurship. Holmes started Hootsuite in 2008 as…
Dream Payments launches POS app as part of US expansion
Dream Payments, a Toronto-based payment cloud provider, is further expanding its reach in the US with the launch of a point…
Ontario gov’t challenges students to build digital tools for $30,000 top prize
Ontario has announced a six-week competition that hopes to encourage entrepreneurs and students to develop a digital solution…
Sequence Bio announces new chair of Scientific Advisory Board
Sequence Bio, a Newfoundland and Labrador-based company studying the province’s unique genetic makeup, has announced a new…
Report: Gov’ts must modernize labour laws to prepare for jobs lost to automation
A new report released by The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), and co-authored by Deloitte, looks at what developments…
Adhawk Microsystems raises $5 million Series A from Intel
AdHawk Microsystems, a company that is developing the world’s first camera-free eye-tracking system, will be receiving over…
Today in FinTech: Zafin launches corporate banking tool, Sensibill partners with Royal Bank of Scotland
This week, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company…
Facebook Canada releases election integrity plan for 2019 election
Facebook Canada announced its election integrity plan to provide protection from cyberhacks and the spread of misinformation…