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 […]
Boomi Announces Centre of Excellence in Downtown Vancouver
Boomi, an intelligent connectivity and automation provider, has announced the opening of new offices in Canada. As a pioneer of Integration Platform-as-a-service, Boomi offers end-to-end intelligent automation solutions that enable modern digital organizations to accelerate their business outcomes with speed, productivity, and flexibility. The US company stated that it will establish a Centre of Excellence […]
Ionomr Unveils Collaboration for Industrial-Scale Cleantech Innovation
Ionomr Innovations, a manufacturer and designer of next-generation ion exchange membranes and polymers for clean energy systems, has partnered with Sunfire to create an AEM electrolyzer. The Swiss-and-German Sunfire is a global leader in producing industrial electrolyzers based on pressurized alkaline and solid oxide technologies. The collaboration will leverage expertise from the National Research Council […]
Silicon Vineyard Wants to Solve BC Housing Problem with AI
The housing crisis in BC calls for modern, innovative solutions, according to Neil Moody, chief executive of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia. “There is tremendous opportunity in using technology to automate code compliance and process permits so homes can be constructed faster, and this is a step we can take quickly,” he […]
Vancouver Startup Launches AI App to Reimagine Story Time with Kids
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology startups are emerging with unique solutions to solve complex problems. One such company is Coherence Technologies, a Vancouver-based startup making waves in tech with an innovative approach to solving problems. At the core of Coherence is a team of “lateral thinkers” who thrive at taking on difficult problems […]
Certn Supersizes Series B Round with EDC Funding to Fuel Expansion
Online identity verification company Certn today announced the securing of an additional US$30M in Series B financing. The financing hails primarily from Export Development Canada and builds on US$50 million in Series B funding led by B Capital in 2022. Export Development Canada is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact […]
Three Big Problems with Vancouver’s Life Sciences Industry — And How to Fix Them
Metro Vancouver, a hub of scientific innovation and research, continues making waves in the global life sciences industry. In fact, BC is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. With advancements in vaccine technology, cancer treatment, gene editing, and antibody discovery, the region has positioned itself at the forefront […]