Vancouver’s Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery may prove not-so-sustainable after all. SPUD’s parent company Freshlocal Solutions has filed for creditor protection, according to a statement. “Given the market conditions,” Freshlocal says it was unable to obtain further bridge financing. Freshlocal Solutions was granted an initial order today pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act by the Supreme […]
Dapper Labs Makes Top 10 on CNBC Disruptor 50 as NFTs Continue to Flow
Vancouver-based Dapper Labs cracked the top 10 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list, an annual ranking of companies “growing and innovating through a challenging market and changed world, while inspiring change among incumbent competitors.” Dapper is the maker of Flow, a blockchain designed for non-fungible tokens, which are tradable assets that track who owns a digital item. […]
Dr. Sean Lumb Helps Turn Research into Ventures at UBC
The University of British Columbia announced recently that Dr. Sean Lumb will take on an interim leadership role for its startup venture program program. Effective May 18, Dr. Lumb will be taking over administrative leadership of entrepreneurship@UBC. He replaces outgoing Managing Director Kari LaMotte, who served in her role for four years. Dr. Lumb, both […]
Vancouver Event Space First in Canada to Accept Cryptocurrency
An event centre in Vancouver is set to become the first venue in Canada to accept cryptocurrency for table services when it does so this coming Victoria Day long weekend. Ensō is on a “mission of innovation,” according to the Daily Hive, who spoke with CEO Stanley Ho about his company’s announcement. “Our team has […]
Spare Labs Collaborates with Lyft to Reimagine How Transit Fleets Handle Surge
Spare Labs, maker of a transit and mobility management platform, announced today a partnership with Lyft. The partnership will help transit agencies cost-effectively provide their passengers with reliable and responsive transportation in the face of fluctuating demand, according to Vancouver-based Spare Labs, which last year raised $18 million to further develop their platform. “This innovative integration […]
Chip Wilson Names Dr. Eva Chin as Executive Director of Solve FSHD
Following SOLVE FSHD’s recent launch, the organization announced the appointment of Dr. Eva Chin as Executive Director. SOLVE FSHD’s Founder, Chip Wilson of Lululemon fame, has committed US$100 million to find a cure for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a disease he was diagnosed with at the age of 32. As inaugural Executive Director for SOLVE FSHD, Dr. Chin will be […]
Vancouver’s Delta-Q Technologies Hits Four Million Battery Milestone
Delta-Q Technologies, which provides battery charging solutions for electric vehicles and industrial equipment, this week announced a significant milestone: the shipment of their four millionth battery charger. According to the Vancouver company, this equates to four million metric tons of carbon emissions saved since the company’s founding, “cementing its imprint on global electrification and sustainability.” […]
Absolute Software Says Expansion Fuelled by ‘Demand for Remote Working Security’
Absolute Software this week announced a major expansion of operations. The Vancouver-based company now serves across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. According to Absolute, it is fuelled by the firm’s global partner network and the increasing demand for remote working security. “Our European expansion comes as we are seeing a strong and growing customer base […]
RCMP Leverages Hyperspectral Technology to Find Missing Persons in BC
Each year in Canada, there are more than 60,000 individuals reported missing. Yet each year, fewer than 50 unidentified human remains are discovered. For the first time, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will leverage hyperspectral imaging technologies in an attempt to locate human remains. The RCMP’s National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains is undertaking a […]
Sharewares Helps Body Energy Club Reduce Waste with New Program
Vancouver’s largest health food and supplement store is launching a new grab-and-go cup. The sustainable cup is designed to reduce Body Energy Club’s environmental impact as it joins the movement toward zero-waste. Enter Sharewares. A Vancouver neighbour, this local startup helps businesses follow the City’s new Single-Use Reduction Strategy, which includes drastically reducing the 440 million […]