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…
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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…
HyperGrowth: Life healthtech accelerator announces second cohort graduates
HyperGrowth: Life, a life sciences program that supports startups struggling with commercialization, has announced the five…
BC gov’t announces $125 million in tech investments at #BCTechSummit
During last week’s BC Tech Summit, the provincial government unveiled plans to invest in several initiatives aimed at…
CIRA dedicating $1 million towards projects that increase digital literacy
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) announced that it is deploying $1 million towards 21 projects focused on…
University of Waterloo launches supercomputer for big data and machine learning research
The University of Waterloo, Compute Canada, and Compute Ontario, announced the launch of a new data centre that will house…
Updated #BCTech Strategy includes focus on STEM grads and encouraging US trade
At the second annual #BCTech Summit in Vancouver, BC Premier Christy Clark announced updates to its #BCTech Strategy. First…
As #BCTechSummit approaches, speaker Ben Parr explains how startups can get more VC attention
The BC Innovation Council has announced the BC Tech Summit is returning this March 14 to 15, featuring keynote presentations…
BC-based Cowichan Tribes partners with McKesson Canada to improve electronic healthcare access
Cowichan Tribes and Mustimuhw Information Solutions — created by Cowichan Tribes to address unique First Nations health centres…
BC’s tech leaders pen open letter to Premier Christy Clark on the province’s talent shortage
Earlier this year, the British Columbia government revealed that it was creating a $100 million venture fund dedicated to encouraging…
BCIC launches How-To video series tackling universal startup problems
Part of being a Canadian entrepreneur is enjoying the tight-knit, supportive communities that make up the startup ecosystem.…
TSX Venture Exchange announces the 2016 TSX Venture 50
TSX Venture Exchange officially announced its 2016 TSX Venture 50, an annual ranking of the top performing companies across…
Startup Canada announces latest recipients of Community Investment Fund
In a second round of investment, Startup Canada announced two more recipients of the Startup Canada Community Investment Fund,…
Checkfront raises $1 million
British Columbia-based Checkfront is one of those companies to fly way under the radar. Checkfront is an online booking platform…
DigiBC Says These 25 Businesses are British Columbia’s Most Innovative Technology Companies
DigiBC, the non-profit Industry Association for Digital Media and Wireless companies in BC, has named its Top 25 Innovative…