Feds propose changes to wage, rent subsidies meant to increase flexibility around revenue requirements
Yesterday, the Department of Finance released two draft legislative proposals to implement technical amendments to the Canada…
COVID-19
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TradeCafe raises $10 million from Round13 amid pandemic’s impact on food supply chain
TradeCafe, a Toronto-headquartered company offering an online platform for the trade of protein commodities, has raised new…
Understanding Canadian tech’s leadership turnover
Canadian tech leaders are getting sacked left and right. Some are replacing themselves, and some are… being replaced. “What…
Proof that entrepreneurs really do think different
This is your brain. This is your brain on entrepreneurship. Any questions? “There’s this risk of being consumed…
Labour demand among Canadian startups shows signs of recovery in Q4: report
In the fourth quarter of 2020, labour demand among Canadian startups nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, suggesting the market…
Felix Health raises $10 million amid increased demand for virtual prescription service focused on stigmatized health issues
Toronto-based healthtech startup Felix Health, which offers users access to treatments for common, but often stigmatized, health…
Digital Technology Supercluster invests $2.5 million into new telehealth wound care project
The Digital Technology Supercluster is investing $2.5 million into a new $3.1 million initiative aimed to help wound patients…
BuzzFeed’s Craig Silverman says social media now (kinda) wants to be regulated
The world is rushing to vaccinate itself against COVID-19. But what about the other virus? The one that attacks a society’s…
Good Wealthsimple, bad FinTech, ugly internet
Listen, there’s a lot going on right now. So, as AOC was struggling with OBS so she could stream on Twitch to talk WallStreetBets,…
Report: Late-stage Canadian venture deals increase in 2020, driven by influx of US capital
The share of late-stage Canadian tech venture deals increased in 2020 amid an influx of capital from investors based in the…
BookJane partners with Ontario Long Term Care Association to address province’s senior care staffing crisis
Toronto-based startup BookJane has partnered with the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) to help long term care and…
Digital Main Street launches pilot with Deliverect to support Toronto restaurants
Toronto-based Digital Main Street and ventureLAB are launching a new pilot with Belgian-founded startup Deliverect to offer…
Government reveals new credit program for hard-hit businesses will open February 1
The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP), which will provide financial support to businesses hardest…
Is a COVID-fuelled cleantech boom possible?
In 2020, we all stayed home. And nature was healing, right? Turns out 2020 tied for the hottest year on record. And, honestly,…
Canadian tech CEOs pledge to increase vaccine awareness
A group of Canadian tech CEOs are making a pledge to increase awareness around COVID-19 vaccination and encourage workers to…