R|T: The Retail Times – E-commerce booms, Shopify accelerates
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Canadian groups urge governments to implement funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs amid COVID-19
The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) and Dream Legacy Foundation have shared policy recommendations with the…
Kin launches ad network to help generate demand for its cryptocurrency
Digital cryptocurrency ecosystem Kin, an organization started by Kik, has launched an independent ad network that allows consumers…
Moves expedites launch to provide loans to gig economy workers during pandemic
Moves, a Toronto-based FinTech startup, has expedited the planned launch of its platform in order to offer loans to gig economy…
Startup jobs of the week: Altus Group, LMN, Viziya
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…
Government to expedite approvals for temporary foreign workers during COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government has implemented a temporary policy aimed at reducing the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker…
Facedrive looks to acquire Foodora Canada assets as it launches food delivery service
London, Ont.-based Facedrive has signed a binding term sheet that could see the ridesharing startup purchase certain assets…
Ripple Ventures closes an initial $14 million CAD for new Opportunity Fund
Ripple Ventures, a Toronto-based early-stage venture firm, has made an initial close of $14 million CAD ($10 million USD) for…
Nudge.AI co-founder Steven Woods joins Benevity as chief technology officer
Benevity, a startup that offers corporate social responsibility and employee engagement software, has announced that Steven…
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify is number one
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Wattpad creates fund to develop TV, film projects in latest attempt to “verticalize” business
Toronto-based Wattpad is launching two film projects that are part of a new fund aimed to finance and kickstart the early production…
Intersect CEO departs company following recent layoffs
Paul Crowe, CEO of Intersect, a Toronto-based software development firm, is stepping down from his role at the company. The…
Government reveals details on $962 million Regional Development Agencies COVID-19 funding
Details on the recently committed $962 million in new capital to Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and the Community Futures…
Loopio lays off 11 staff as it sees increased “scrutiny” from buyers during pandemic
Toronto-based B2B SaaS startup Loopio has permanently laid off 11 members of its staff, which represents eight percent of the…
Outgoing innovation commissioner says British Columbia needs to create innovation hubs
British Columbia’s innovation commissioner has released his final report on how the provincial government can help BC tech,…