New accelerator aims to give Black-led startups in the Prairies a kick-start
Black-led startups on the Prairies will get a boost in mid-November when the Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA) launches…
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Shopify’s global Indigenous programs lead joins Indigenous-owned Animikii
Shopify’s global Indigenous programs lead has departed the company to join Indigenous-owned Animikii as it looks to raise…
Raven Capital wants to invest in the Reconciliation economy
Today, you will hear from Paul Lacerte, Managing Partner of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, an Indigenous-led and focused…
PLATO Testing to bring Indigenous software tester training program to Victoria
Fredericton-based company PLATO Testing has announced plans to bring its program to Victoria this fall, where it hopes to help…
Former Shopify VP Janeen Speer joins Benevity as company preps for hiring spree
Janeen Speer, the former vice president of talent for Shopify, is joining Calgary-based Benevity Inc. as chief people officer.…
High rate of mental health conditions in women entrepreneurs “alarming,” reports FLIK study
More than half of women entrepreneurs surveyed for a new study, released on August 30, reported that they had struggled with…
Toronto entrepreneur helps raise over $350,000 CAD in support of Afghan refugees
In five days, a Toronto tech entrepreneur raised $354,035.93 CAD for two charities supporting Afghan refugees. Serial entrepreneur…
Province commits $3.9 million CAD for internet improvements in BC Indigenous communities
High-speed internet is coming to nine Indigenous communities in BC as part of new provincial funding commitments. The territories…
Open letter from Canadian tech execs challenges party leaders to outline their vision for sustainable economic growth
More than 200 Canadian tech and business leaders have signed a letter addressed to the heads of Canada’s federal political…
How your dog can help stop climate change
Breaking news: we’re in the middle of a climate crisis. And to get ourselves out of it we’re going to have to dramatically…
Elevate to host social impact summit in October
Toronto non-profit Elevate is switching from hosting its tech festival to mounting a major summit on social responsibility.…
Branch Energy closes $5.6 million CAD seed round to solve a Texas-sized carbon problem
Toronto-based Branch Energy has closed fresh funding to bring green energy and smarter energy use to deregulated markets across…
Four tech firms join new program addressing systemic barriers Indigenous people face
Four large technology firms have pledged to develop a strategic, action-based approach to identifying and addressing systemic…
Climate change is a strategic issue for businesses, says Manifest Climate CEO
This has been a historic year for tech in Canada, but as news of huge funding rounds and IPOs proliferates, so do stories of…
NACO, Bay Mills Investment Group partner to create new investment group for Black entrepreneurs
The Bay Mills Investment Group (BMIG) and the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) have partnered to create the Black…