VanHack launches petition urging federal government to address Canada’s backlogged immigration system
A few weeks after tech leaders in BC penned an open letter urging the provincial government to address the shortage of talent…
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#SalesTO tackles enterprise selling for startups
For its second edition of #SalesTO — one of TechToronto’s latest offshoot events focusing on niche communities —…
Report: Only 17 percent of Canadian businesses have a digital strategy
According to a research study developed through a collaboration with IDC and SAP, Canadian businesses aren’t prepared for…
Technical textiles and engaging experiences: talking the future of retail with Kit and Ace’s JJ Wilson
Apparel companies are reinventing what it means to engage their customers. If lifestyle brands are about conveying an aesthetic…
Hack To Start Ep. 109: John Gleeson, VP of Customer Success at Affinio
John Gleeson is the VP of customer success at Affinio, an advanced marketing intelligence platform that leverages the interest…
MaRS launching survey to provide comprehensive map of Ontario’s entrepreneur ecosystem
Today, MaRS announced the launch of its Connected Entrepreneur Survey with the goal of creating a map that will “connect…
Toronto’s Bitmaker acquired by General Assembly
As part of a move to expand from 15 to 25 campuses by end of year, US-based education-to-employment company General Assembly…
Montreal-based Soul.City expands to European market
Montreal-based Soul.City, a travel app that allows visitors to discover a city based on their mood, announced its expansion…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 28: Should Canada practice startup protectionism?
This week the CanCon podcast is all about what it takes for businesses to succeed, and what happens when you don’t want…
Why Kik and Facebook are fighting over bots like Chatty McChatface while investors watch
A lot has changed in the messaging space since Jonathan Keebler and Matt McCausland launched of their anonymous chat service…
Montreal-based Smooch raises $10 million to help companies manage customer conversations
Montreal-based Smooch, which allows companies to manage customer conversations across multiple social messaging and communication…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – VR sees Stranger Things
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Ask an Investor: Should I bring my co-founder to a pitch?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
BC Innovation Council appoints Shirley Vickers as new president and CEO
Today, the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) announced that Shirley Vickers has been appointed BCIC’s new president and CEO. Since…
Former Sun Life Financial executive Lori Casselman joins LEAGUE as first chief health officer
LEAGUE, which raised a $25 million USD Series A in June, has found its first chief health officer in Lori Casselman. The role…