TechGirls Canada wants to open source workplace diversity with help from TWG
TechGirls Canada (TGC) and The Working Group (TWG) announced a new partnership today to address gender diversity and equity…
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EyeCheck expands its focus to include revenue opportunities closer to home
Last week on The Disruptors, Kitchener-Waterloo based EyeCheck pitched its solution to the global vision deficit – millions…
Pressboard pitches its story marketplace on #TheDisruptors
BetaKit has written about the problems digital media publishers face before, but it has unlikely been uttered as succinctly…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – the dark side of wearable tech
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
#FinTech Food: Grabb wants to eliminate wait times in Toronto’s restaurants
They say the average person spends five years of their life waiting in line. I’m not entirely sure who ‘they’…
Is Jim Balsillie right to say that “Canada isn’t equipped for global competition?”
“Canada isn’t equipped for global competition,” says former Research in Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie in one of…
STEAMLabs, a makerspace for all ages, set to open in Toronto
STEAMLabs, a new all-ages makerspace has reached its Kickstarter funding goal, and will be opening its doors at the Centre…
UberSelect now available in Toronto
Despite ongoing scrutiny from local politicians across the country, Uber continues to roll out new services in Canada. …
Three companies take top prize at HealthKick 2015
After a flurry of speakers and announcements in the MaRS Discovery District, three companies stood out from the pack yesterday…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – virtual reality gets real
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Uber stages Toronto rally for “common sense regulations”
“Convenience. Safety. Accountability.” These are but a few of the adjectives Uber supporters used to describe the scrappy,…
Uber will apply for a Toronto taxi licence
After years of refusing to acquire a taxi licence in Toronto, Uber will finally get one this week, says the Toronto Star. Uber…
Wattage goes under
BetaKit’s recent feature on Toronto-based startup Wattage was filled with excitement. Not only for the company’s pedigree,…
DigiBC’s NEXT25 Showcase: Where are they now?
The second annual NEXTBC Showcase of Innovation & Awards Night is fast approaching. DigiBC is bringing together some of…
OnDeck wants to finance Canada’s 99%
You run a reputable small business. You’re looking to grow, but you can’t get you the credit you need from traditional…