PwC Canada opens hub in Toronto to help traditional industries embrace tech
This week, PwC Canada unveiled its new digital experience centre in downtown Toronto. The centre is meant to be a place where…
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Toronto tech community signs open letter to city council urging “fair, equitable” rules on Airbnb
Toronto city council is set to vote on regulations on short-term home rentals like Airbnb tomorrow, and members of the Toronto…
Toronto-based Qvella raises $25 million Series B to improve molecular diagnostics
Toronto-based Qvella has raised a $25 million CAD Series B. The molecular diagnostics company is developing technology that…
Toronto’s historic Cabbagetown storefronts filled with entrepreneurs embracing tech
If you’ve ever walked through Cabbagetown in Toronto, you’ve probably noticed the beautiful old Victorian houses, tree-lined…
Toronto-based Sensibill expands in the US with Quontic Bank partnership
Toronto-based receipt management app, Sensibill, is launching community banking in the US through a partnership with New York…
Ontario investing up to $5 million in Think Research to create 228 jobs in Toronto
Ontario is investing up to $5 million in Toronto-based Think Research to help the company expand its platform. The money is…
University of Toronto launches financial innovation hub for its students
University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management has launched The Rotman Financial Innovation Hub in Advanced Analytics…
City of Toronto partners with Waze to improve city’s traffic awareness
The City of Toronto is partnering with Google’s Waze navigation app to improve the city’s traffic awareness and management.…
Toronto doesn’t need Google to build a smart city, says open data expert
On the latest episode of TVO’s The Agenda, Steve Paikin hosted a debate on Sidewalk Labs’ plan to rebuild Toronto’s…
Amsterdam-based Spaces will open coworking location in Toronto
Amsterdam-based coworking company Spaces is opening its first Canadian location in Toronto at 180 John St. The company, which…
Lyft confirms Toronto expansion by end of year
Lyft has officially announced its expansion into Toronto by the end of the year, according to the CBC. The expansion — the…
City of Toronto releases recommended regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb
Proposed short-term rental regulations in Toronto are closer than ever to coming to fruition, and if they do, it will render…
Toronto-based Evercondo acquired by FRONTSTEPS
Toronto’s Evercondo has been acquired by Denver, Colorado-based FRONTSTEPS. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed,…
Toronto-based Vouchr wins $1 million USD at VentureClash
Toronto-based gifting platform Vouchr took home $1 million USD at Connecticut Innovation’s global investment challenge,…
Calgary will fight a bear, Toronto offers monetary savings in Amazon HQ2 showdown
As Amazon’s RFP from cities interested in hosting its second headquarters ends at midnight, governments across Canada…