What impact do provincial budgets have on Canadian tech?
byWhat are Canada’s provincial governments saying about tech? And what are they willing to pay for?
BC
Inside the province-wide push to make BC a global leader in cleantech
byFaced with increased problems from climate change, cleantech stakeholders believe BC should think bigger still.
Quantum Algorithms Institute, Xanadu team up to increase talent pipeline in quantum computing
byXanadu also announced a partnership with semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries.
Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report
byBC faces the perils of “brain drain 2.0.”
WeBC appoints entrepreneur and community builder Shauna Harper as new CEO
byHarper will assume leadership of the not-for-profit on April 4.
With nearly $4 billion raised, BC tech “stepped into the spotlight” in 2021
byInvestment in BC startups grew over 300 percent in 2021.
13 Canadian companies crack 2022 Global Cleantech 100
byBC accounts for over half of the Canadian cleantech startups listed.
Mogo filing says relationship with Coinsquare is delaying CSA exemption
byExemptive relief and registration a no-go for Mogo (for now).
Dapper Labs, Thinkific, AbCellera among 11 winners of 2021 BC Tech Awards
byLarge Vancouver companies Dapper Labs, Thinkific, and AbCellera were among the winners at last week’s 28th Technology Impact…
Snapcommerce, Maple top 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
byDeloitte has announced the 2021 winners of its Technology Fast 50, a list that highlights Canadian tech companies’ innovation,…
Moment Energy secures $3.5 million to repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries
byPort Coquitlam-based cleantech startup Moment Energy, which creates sustainable energy storage systems by repurposing retired…
TrafficDriven, Train Fitness, Moment Energy secure podium at 2021 New Ventures BC Competition
byA trio of Vancouver-based companies have finished top three at New Ventures BC’s 21st annual tech startup competition, beating…
PLATO Testing to bring Indigenous software tester training program to Victoria
byFredericton-based company PLATO Testing has announced plans to bring its program to Victoria this fall, where it hopes to help…
New Ventures BC reveals 10 finalists for 2021 competition
byNew Ventures BC has announced the top 10 British Columbia (BC) companies in its 21st annual tech startup competition. This…
Province commits $3.9 million CAD for internet improvements in BC Indigenous communities
byHigh-speed internet is coming to nine Indigenous communities in BC as part of new provincial funding commitments. The territories…