ZenaTech is continuing its acquisition spree. The publicly traded, Vancouver-based drone technology innovator has made more than 30 strategic acquisitions so far. ZenaTech is best known for ZenaDrone, the company’s Drones-as-a-Service business. The firm’s latest buys—Byrne Consultants and Hopkins Consultants—are situated in Australia, a region where ZenaTech is seeking to expand its global footprint. “Every […]
EarthDaily Analytics to Work with NASA and USGS on Future of Land Imaging
A Vancouver-based company announced last week that it is working with America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration. EarthDaily Analytics has been awarded a $3 million task order from NASA to help the U.S. Geological Survey evaluate new approaches for incorporating commercial capabilities into federal land imaging programs. The task order supports the Sustainable Land Imaging […]
What Happens After Hurricanes? How veritree Helps with Nature Restoration
Husqvarna is partnering with Vancouver-based nature restoration upstart veritree to help the Swedish giant with a tree-planting project in South Carolina. The initiative aims to support the planting of up to 30,000 trees in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene in order to restore ecosystems damaged by the storm, according to a statement from the Stockholm-based […]
Dr. Seuss Helps Kids Learn the Fun Way with Books-Inspired Universe of Games
Dr. Seuss is back. In truth, he never left, with the Seuss universe representing a multi-billion dollar franchise that has sold hundreds of millions of books and spawned myriad additional media, inspiring the imaginations of children for generations. In 2026, Dr. Seuss is reimagined on the digital front with a screen-ready platform that reimagines over […]
‘Innovating with Confidence’: BC Firms Shine Bright on Deloitte’s Fast 50 List
Deloitte Canada today revealed the winners of its 2026 Technology Fast 50 program. Now in its 29th year, the Technology Fast program recognizes achievements made by Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies, celebrating entrepreneurial spirit and highlighting commitment to innovation across three distinct categories: Technology Fast 50, Enterprise—Industry Leaders, and Companies-to-Watch. This year’s Technology Fast 50 cohort […]
Jetson Home Expands Product Lineup with Launch of EV Charging Tech
Jetson today unveiled new products with an eye toward a more complete “connected home” system. Founded in 2024, Jetson sells heat pump technology—named one of the World’s Best Inventions—directly to homeowners, using a direct, vertically integrated approach. The Vancouver-born firm this week launched Jetson Water, a heat pump water heater, and Jetson Charge, a Level […]
NorthX Reveals Speakers for 2026 Edition of Climate-Focused Converge
This November, Converge 2026 will connect more than 300 founders, investors, and government partners from across the province. Converge is a flagship gathering of British Columbia’s climate tech community powered by NorthX, formerly the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy. Attendees will hear from companies hard problems, as well as join investors navigating capital […]
Software Startup Targets Increasingly Scrutinized Sector with Proprietary Platform
Over the past year, The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada confirmed more than $3 million in penalties against casino-sector organizations nationwide. A startup based in B.C. is developing proprietary software that targets compliance concerns for an increasingly scrutinized online gambling sector. Fortrix Systems, situated on Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge, has […]
DIGITAL, Innovate BC, and New Ventures to Collab on New National IP Framework
A cross-Canada collaboration between more than a dozen organizations nationwide seeks to strengthen education and awareness around intellectual property for businesses and entrepreneurs. Konstantinos Georgaras, who heads the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, says that “Strong IP knowledge helps turn ideas into economic impact.” The agreement between CIPO and 13 others brings together federal and provincial […]
Victoria’s Shift Adds Ad Blocker Features to Browser, Giving Users More Control
Shift Browser has launched an ad-blocking tool. The Victoria-based startup, which unveiled its specialty Browser in 2025, says that the configurable Shift Blocker does not require an extension but rather is built in to the app. “Our users come to Shift because they want more say in how they browse,” says chief executive officer Neil […]