Toronto-based Clear Blue Technologies closes $1.85 million funding round
Clear Blue Technologies, a smart off-grid company, announced a $1.85 million in a private placement. The round was led by Haywood…
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Saskatoon, Toronto startup spaces first recipients of Startup Canada’s Retail Startup Fund
The Saskatoon Maker Fair and Toronto’s Tempo Space are the two first-ever recipients of Startup Canada’s Trushield…
Uber piloting public transportation alternative in Toronto
Ride sharing is widely considered to be a significant part of the future of transportation. The key difference between companies…
Toronto-based startup promises DIY mortgages in 10 minutes
Mortgages can be complicated and intimidating, but one Toronto-based company is trying to make it easy enough to do yourself.…
Founder Institute Toronto marks end of the year with 15 new graduates
In a sold out room of investors, media, and Founder Institute alumni, the thirdâand lastâFounder Institute Toronto cohort…
#TechTO ends year with forward momentum ahead of City of Toronto takeover
My first TechToronto event of 2015 was the last of the year. It took place Monday night at the Telus House, next door to the…
Today in Uber: UberEATS expands while Toronto cabbies protest UberX
Uber has started rolling out a dedicated mobile app for its UberEATS service. The dedicated app allows individuals who live…
Doors officially open to STEAMLabs, a brand new makerspace in Toronto
Today, Toronto gained a new addition to the makerspace community. STEAMLabs is a non-profit, all-ages community makerspace…
Bruises turn to muscle: 6 weeks with Startup Next Toronto
Last Friday I spent my evening at a startup pitch competition, which, considering my position, is to be expected. I never expected…
Toronto-based viral website Tickld acquired by US company Gateway Media
Tickld, a Toronto-based website that includes popular viral content, has been acquired by Gateway Media. Gateway Media is a…
‘Uber of prescriptions’ app PopRx launches in Toronto
Lately, it appears like there is an Uber equivalent for everything, producing varieties of on-demand services, from food and…
Toronto’s Rumie empowering Syrian children in refugee camps with #LearnSyria initiative
We’re in the midst of the worst refugee crisis since World War II. According to Amnesty International, more than 50 percent…
Toronto’s mass transit system won’t accept Apple Pay until 2017
The TTC says riders will eventually be able to pay for their fares with the subtle wave of an iPhone, but not until 2017. Apple…
Urbery is Toronto’s new option for booze (and grocery) delivery
On-demand apps, such as Uber, Rover, Foodee and Ritual are all shaping a new industry of convenience and cost savings. The…
Suretap partners with Toronto-based Points to expand mobile wallet offerings
In June, Rogers expanded Suretap, its mobile wallet client, to be available to Bell, Telus, Virgin Mobile and Koodo customers.…