Last year, we reported on a Vancouver Island startup that was conceived in 2021 to help Canadians manage money and build credit. Victoria-based Billi Labs in November launched Boost, a credit building feature, in partnership with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, allowing newcomers to report rent payments directly to credit bureaus in order to establish credit […]
Saltworks, Minesense Among Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers for 2023
Sustainable Development Technology Canada this week announced Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers for 2023. The list of ten companies showcases outstanding growth in the sustainability sector, with each Canadian firm demonstrating a track record of delivering on STDC’s mandate of environmental and economic benefits for Canada. “Being one of Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers comes from leadership, excellence, and commitment […]
BC Announces Plan to Equip More Students with Tech Skills
Following the highest tech jobs growth in North America, the Vancouver region has seen a lot of layoffs in tech over the past year. Combined with a Pandemic-fuelled shift to hybrid work, the city is in a state of flux. Moving forward, we know that demand for tech skills remains, especially around coveted roles. There is momentum to be maintained. […]
Canadian Entrepreneurs Forge Ahead Despite Economic Barriers, Ownr Finds
Last year, Techcouver editor in-chief Rob Lewis sat down with Shadi McIsaac, cofounder of Ownr, to discuss entrepreneurship in BC. The chief executive informed Lewis that, based on data from Ownr’s 2022 Entrepreneurship Survey, small business owners and aspiring solopreneuers were gaining optimism. Since then, the market has remained turbulent. Optimism has morphed into realism, […]
Zen Launchpad Offers SRED Session for BC Startups
Zen LaunchPad has been supporting early-stage companies in British Columbia since 2013, offering assistance to those exploring the idea of starting their own business. As part of their services, Zen offers an Accelerator Program, providing startups access to a team of experienced engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, as well as a prototyping lab, small volume manufacturing facility, […]
Province Invests $8 Million Across 14 Projects Innovating Plastic Waste Throughout BC
British Columbia is making strides in reducing plastic waste, cutting down on emissions and creating new clean-tech jobs through its CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. The fund supports innovative projects aimed at reducing plastic pollution and changing the way plastic is designed and used in the province. The goal of the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan is […]
Jelly Academy Wants to Equip High School Students in BC with Digital Marketing Skills
Jelly Academy and Career Education Society have teamed up to provide secondary students in BC with the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Available via Workforce Training Certifications, this on-demand course will help students gain an in-depth understanding of the most crucial aspects of digital marketing, including social media, public relations, search engine optimization, Google Ads and Analytics, […]
Kelowna Showcases Tech Prowess as Innovation, Capital Flow Through Okanagan
The Okanagan region of BC is more than just grape, sun, and vineyard. It’s also silicon. Home to 700 technology companies employing 12,000 people, the Okanagan’s tech prowess is long understated. Recognizing this, let’s take a look at some of the region’s tech achievements over the past few months. INCA Renewtech Kelowna’s INCA Renewable Technologies, […]
Harbour Air Flies Electric Plane in Downtown Vancouver for Earth Day Milestone
Harbour Air Seaplanes, the largest seaplane airline in North America, made history in 2019 when it successfully tested the world’s first electrically-powered commercial passenger aircraft. The six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver floatplane, powered by an advanced MagniX electric propulsion system, flew a four-minute test flight at the Vancouver International Airport floatplane terminal. Greg McDougall, founder […]
Electric Highway Flows as FortisBC Sees Significant Growth in Vehicle Charging
FortisBC announced this week that its electric direct current fast-charge network in British Columbia’s Southern Interior has reached a new milestone, exceeding 30,000 charging events to date. As governments look to push EVs on consumers as part of a broader battle against emissions pollution, many British Columbians know that our province—with steep mountain passes and […]