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…
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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.…
New Startup Next Toronto cohort gets down to business
Startup Next, the pre-acceleration program run by Techstars, kicked off its new Toronto cohort last night at the MaRS Discovery…
Mayor John Tory to put spotlight on Toronto startups in London, England
On October 21-23rd, John Tory will be making a business trip to London, England with six startups to make a case for why Toronto…
Velocity acquires Toronto’s Tab Payments to expand mobile hospitality platform
UK-based Velocity announced today that it has acquired Tab Payments, a Toronto-based startup enabling mobile payments within…
Toronto’s Nymi hires new CEO as Martin moves to CTO
Toronto-based Nymi, with assistance from TD and MasterCard, recently made history by successfully conducting a contactless…
Toronto-based Jiffy on Demand closes half a million seed round
In just over a month since officially going live with its on-demand service in Toronto, Jiffy on Demand, or âJiffyâ as…
Ritual expands rapidly in Toronto, plans to enter U.S. lunch market
If you’re a Torontonian that hates wasting time in lineups and prefers to just grab your coffee or meal quickly, you…