In lieu of 2020 budget, Ontario puts forth fiscal update of $17 billion to fight COVID-19
The Government of Ontario plans to spend $17 billion over the next year as part of its response plan to the current global…
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Ontario health agency signs deal with Canadian startup to more easily screen and track COVID-19 patients
Provincial healthcare agency Ontario Health West has signed a procurement agreement with healthtech startup InputHealth, which…
Maple to launch COVID-19 screening for Ontario residents, free virtual clinic platform for doctors
Starting Tuesday, virtual care company Maple will provide online COVID-19 (coronavirus) screenings with a live physician to…
Today in funding: PolicyMe, Version One, WELL Health, ColdBlock
Four Canadian organizations have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how…
Northumberland CFDC launches loan program for women-led ventures in Eastern Ontario
The Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), which powers the Cobourg, Ont.-based accelerator Venture13,…
Today in healthtech: Cyclica case study validates platform, RBC acquires Dr. Bill
Two healthtech companies have made announcements on the growth of their firms, announcing new partnerships and key milestones.…
New business incubator launched to support startups in Kawartha Lakes region
The Innovation Cluster, a business support organization for the Peterborough and Kawartha region in Ontario, has partnered…
Jim Balsillie led expert panel on intellectual property releases report
The expert panel that was established as part of the Ontario government’s 2019-2020 budget released its report on Tuesday,…
FrontFundr approved to bring crowdfunding platform to Ontario
FrontFundr, an equity crowdfunding platform, has received discretionary approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)…
US, Canada innovation partnership focuses on Ontario, innovation hubs, corporate partners
This week, the US Consulate General and the CIFAR, formerly the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, co-hosted an artificial…
Today in acquisitions: Paystone, Rival.ai, Workali, Geotab
In the past few days, several Canadian companies have made announcements on acquiring technology startups in the IoT, AI, and…
New not-for-profit organization launched to promote Ontario’s cleantech sector
Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA), a new not-for-profit organization, has been launched by clean technology…
Today in government funding: BioConnect, Accessible Technology Program recipients
Recently, the federal government announced two new investments, one for an Ontario-based startup, and the other for a number…
QuadrigaCX bankruptcy proceedings to move from Halifax to Toronto
QuadrigaCX’s bankruptcy proceedings are being moved out of Halifax, after a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge approved Ernst…
QuadrigaCX monitor complying with RCMP investigation, looks to move case to Ontario
Two months after it was revealed that the late QuadrigaCX CEO transferred customer funds into his own accounts, the court-appointed…