Shopify announces Google Pay integration, improved mobile checkout
Ottawa-based ecommerce giant Shopify has announced that it has integrated Google Pay within the Shopify platform. Shopify merchants…
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Alipay now accepted at retailers across Canada through Motion Pay partnership
Alipay has announced that its partnership with Ottawa-based Motion Pay, which allows retailers to accept Chinese payments,…
Shopify appoints Amy Shapero as chief financial officer
Shopify has appointed Amy Shapero, former chief financial officer of online wealth management platform Betterment, as its new…
Canadian startup funding in 2017: A city-by-city ecosystem review
In January, PwC Canada and CB Insights released the MoneyTree report analyzing Canadian VC activity for Q4 and all of 2017.…
Today in company updates: Securicy launches platform for SMBs building cybersecurity policies, Uberflip announces new VP
In the past few weeks, several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest on…
Invest Ottawa announces new VP of venture development
Invest Ottawa has announced that Nick Quain will act as its new VP of venture development of Invest Ottawa. Quain will be responsible…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.125: Rewarding micro actions with Giovanna Mingarelli
On a mission to encourage social good by rewarding micro actions, Giovanna Mingarelli is the back-bone behind MC2, an Ottawa-based…
Gov’t seeking applicants for youth entrepreneurship conference
The Canadian government is seeking applicants for a conference promoting entrepreneurship amongst young people. Called Youth…
Shopify’s 2017 financial results report $843 million CAD total revenue
Shopify has released its Q4 2017 and full-year 2017 financial results, reporting that its total revenue for the full year was…
Lyft plans expansion to Ottawa
US-based ride-sharing service Lyft is expanding its Canadian operations. The platform will launch in the Canadian capital of…
LCBO working with Shopify to power online cannabis sales platform
The LCBO has signed an agreement to use Shopify’s platform for online cannabis sales and in-store experiences, according…
CanvasPop raises $3.3 million to turn your social media photos into wall art
Ottawa-based CanvasPop has raised $3.3 million for its online photo printing service. Founded in 2009, CanvasPop allows people…
Coding non-profit Actua receives $10 million from government’s CanCode program
The Canadian government is providing $10 million to Actua, which provides STEM education programs to Canadian youth. The funding…
Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein joins CBC board of directors
Shopify chief operating officer Harley Finkelstein has joined the CBC’s board of directors. Finkelstein shared the news…
Mindbridge.AI named BNN’s Top Disruptor
Business News Network named Mindbridge.AI its top disruptor for season six. Mindbridge’s platform uses AI to help professionals…