Digital Main Street launches across Ontario to help small businesses adopt digital practices
Just under two years after launching in Toronto, Digital Main Street, an online program targeting main street businesses, has…
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Siri Agrell named OneEleven Toronto managing director
Siri Agrell, the former director of strategic initiatives for Toronto Mayor John Tory’s office, has joined OneEleven…
Coinsquare set to expand to Europe in Q4 2018
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare announced it is set to expand into Europe in Q4 2018. Coinsquare customers in Europe will…
Wattpad releases diversity and inclusion survey results, encourages Canadian tech to do same
Wattpad has released the results of its 2018 Diversity and Inclusion survey, which aims to break down the identities of those…
Today in cannabis: Leaf Forward accepting applications for accelerator, GrowUp hosting hackathon
Several companies and initiatives in the cannabis space have made announcements launching new accelerators and announcing hackathons.…
Today in funding ($400,000): MadLipz, Parlay
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Hereâs the latest on who raised how much,…
Canvass Analytics raises $6.5 million CAD from Google’s Gradient Ventures
Toronto-based Canvass Analytics has raised $6.5 million CAD from Google’s AI-focused Gradient Ventures, the firm’s…
Swob aims to connect students with employers with its “Tinder for jobs”
Searching for part-time jobs during the school year or securing a full-time summer position can be challenging for many high…
Ex-Shopify leaders launch $10 million angel fund Ramen Ventures
A new $10 million angel fund founded by two ex-Shopify leaders is hoping to give back to the Toronto tech ecosystem by helping…
Nomz, Crescendo named outstanding ventures at NEXT Canada Venture Day
This week, 12 of NEXT Canadaâs ventures pitched at the organization’s eighth annual Venture Day, which included an…
Wealthsimple launching zero-commission stock trading service in Canada
Robo-advisor Wealthsimple announced it is launching a new trading service in Canada, which will allow users to buy, sell, and…
Sidewalk Toronto shies away from data privacy, focuses on urban planning at third public roundtable
While the August 14, 2018 Sidewalk Toronto public roundtable focused on Alphabet subsidiary Sidewalk Labsâ infrastructure…
BRD partners with Toronto-based Coinberry to expand its operations in Canada
During the Blockchain Futurist conference in Toronto, BRD, a Switzerland-headquartered company that provides a wallet for digital…
Startup Open House returns to give an inside look into companies like Shopify, Busbud
For the sixth year in a row, Startup Open House is returning to seven Canadian cities to invite tech enthusiasts inside the…
Wattpad partners with iflix to co-produce movies in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
Wattpad has announced a content partnership with Malaysia-based streaming service iflix to co-produce Wattpad stories for iflix…