Wealthsimple, Freshbooks, Vidyard make Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers 2019
Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation’s best workplaces…
British Columbia
Tiny acquires Pixel Union, commits $25 million CAD to acquire more Shopify partners
Victoria-based technology holding company, Tiny, has procured a majority stake in Pixel Union, a major Shopify partner. The purchase price was not disclosed, but…
What’s stopping Lyft and Uber from coming to BC?
In the five years that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have operated in Canada, British Columbia has yet to see these global tech…
Venture for Canada launches in BC, connecting startups with recent grads
Venture for Canada, a non-profit organization that helps post-secondary graduates connect with startups, is launching in BC for the first time. The organization’s Fellowship…
BC high schools launch cybersecurity program focused on bridging skills gap
Palo Alto Networks has partnered with BC’s Ministry of Education and IBM Canada to launch Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy, the first of its…
Two Hat acquires ImageVision, develops AI to fight against child sexual abuse
Two Hat, a BC-based AI technology company announced that it has acquired ImageVision, a Texas-based image recognition and visual search company. Two Hat is…
Report finds “pronounced” lack of women and Indigenous leadership in BC tech
The tech workforce in British Columbia faces significant growth in the coming years, with the 2016 Tech Talent BC Report predicting over 30,000 open…
BC’s Digital Technology Supercluster receiving up to $153 million
The Canadian government has announced that British Columbia’s Digital Technology Supercluster will receive up to $153 million in funding. Over a ten-year period, the…
British Columbia receives an ‘A’ in 2018 KPMG Technology Report Card
BC’s tech economy has received an ‘A’ grade in KPMG’s British Columbia Technology Report Card. The report rates the tech sector’s performance in the…
Deloitte releases Fast 50 highlighting Canada’s high-growth companies
Deloitte has released its list of its Technology Fast 50, which recognizes tech companies in Canada experiencing significant revenue growth over the past four…
U of Guelph, Left investing $2.13 million in RightMesh project improving Northern connectivity
British Columbia-based Left and the University of Guelph’s School of Computer Science have announced a $2.13 million partnership with nonprofit Mitacs to support the…
Shopify will power BC’s online cannabis sales
According to a report from the Canadian Press, Shopify will power the ecommerce platform for British Columbia’s cannabis sales after the province’s Liquor Distribution…
BC Tech Association announces 2018 Technology Impact Award winners
The BC Tech Association has announced the winners of its 2018 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), which recognize companies contributing to the success of the…