Microgrids are the backbone of energy independent communities. They can distribute renewable energy sources across a service area and offer more control capabilities than a traditional power grid. Communities are investing in microgrid projects for the benefits of efficient and reliable energy management. Burnaby-based electromechanical engineering firm Hedgehog Technologies has developed an innovative system called the Nimba […]
Vicinity Motor Corp. Starts Delivering Canada’s First Class 3 Electric Truck
With advance orders for the VMC 1200 far exceeding expectations, Aldergrove’s Vicinity Motor Corp. (TSXV:VMC and NAS:VEV) is ready to officially launch and begin deliveries of the first Class 3 electric truck to roll off the assembly line in Canada. The uniquely versatile VMC 1200 is designed to help the commercial transportation industry reduce costs, […]
InBC Open For Business, Investments To Support Clean, Inclusive Growth
Today InBC Investment Corp (InBC), the Province’s newest Crown corporation, declared itself open for business and launched its investment policy statement to guide investment decision-making. Developed through the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Province is providing InBC with $500 million to invest in venture capital funds and growing companies that demonstrate a measurable impact in driving […]
Amazon Unveils Giant-Sized LEGO Model of The Post
What does more than 1 million square feet look like in LEGO®? Graeme Dymond – one of Canada’s only LEGO-certified master model builders – made a special visit to Vancouver to unveil a giant-sized LEGO model of one of the city’s most recognizable architectural landmarks: The Post. Graeme’s 12-cubic foot model will give a creative […]
Smart Business Card Startup OVOU Wins 2022 New Ventures BC Competition
Tonight at an award ceremony in Vancouver, OVOU won first prize at the 22nd annual New Ventures BC Competition. Presented by Innovate BC, the competition brings together emerging BC startups who receive access to education, mentorship, and community while they compete for $250,000 available in cash and prizes. By tapping an OVOU card on any […]
Q+A with House of Kibaa’s Marketing Lead On The Changing Perspectives Around NFTs
Vancouver’s Looking Glass Labs (LGL) is a leading Web3 platform specializing in non-fungible token (NFT) architecture, immersive metaverse environments, play-to-earn tokenization and virtual asset royalty streams. Early this year Vancouver’s LGL hired global brand veteran Ryan Lassi to head up marketing for its flagship studio, House of Kibaa (HoK). Ryan’s career highlights include holding senior marketing positions at […]
Rapture Labs Adds LayerZero Co-founders To Board Of Advisors
Vancouver web3 gaming startup Rapture Labs has added LayerZero co-founders Bryan Pellegrino and Ryan Zarick to its advisory board. Pellegrino and Zarick co-founded LayerZero, along with Caleb Banister, to solve a problem nobody else had been able to effectively solve in crypto and blockchain spaces – to enable secure and direct cross-chain communication. Rapture Labs […]
Pocketed Collabs With EY Canada To Help Small Businesses
As the world faces increasing complexity and a growing number of challenges, there’s never been a greater need for innovation and entrepreneurship. A new collaboration between Vancouver startup Pocketed and industry leader EY Canada supports the very companies aiming to solve our greatest problems, by simplifying access to non-dilutive financing options for small businesses. Pocketed […]
Pizza Hut Partners With Serve Robotics To Deliver Pizza Door-to-Door
Pizza Hut is embarking on its latest innovation in the pizza-verse with the launch of its new robot delivery service. The national chain is partnering with Serve Robotics, the leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company, to host a two-week pilot program in Vancouver. From now until September 30, select Vancouver customers who place an order via […]
Monos Ready For Take Off After $30 Million Series B Investment
Vancouver travel lifestyle brand Monos has raised a USD $30 million round led by venn growth partners with participation from Strand Equity and Michele Romanow. The oversubscribed Series B funding round comes after Monos achieved 4x growth in 2021, with a further 4x growth forecast in 2022. Earlier this year Monos raised a $10 million […]