Five months into 2020 we’ve seen political scandals, global conflicts, a pandemic, and devastating human loss. As a result, the media is moving faster than ever and reporters are inundated with requests. Many small businesses struggle to adapt their strategies to these news cycles: is your news relevant in the midst of a global crisis? […]
Click Materials To Bring Residential Smart Window Technology To Market
Our homes are about to get much smarter and way more energy efficient. Internet-connected smart windows just got one step closer to commercialization. Vancouver smart glass developer Click Materials has announced a partnership with Cardinal Glass, a top producer of premium windows, to bring their smart window solution to the homes of millions across North […]
Microsoft’s Chief Scientist Joins Terramera’s Advisory Council
Terramera today announced that Dr. Ranveer Chandra has joined its Science & Technology Advisory Council. Dr. Chandra serves as Chief Scientist of Microsoft Azure Global, where he leads the Azure Global Research Team to drive innovation across different industries including agriculture, financial services, retail, logistics and energy using Azure’s cloud-based platform and artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Linux Veteran Joins Victoria’s Plurilock Security Solutions
Victoria’s Plurilock Security Solutions is adding a seasoned software executive to its board of directors. Veteran cybersecurity leader Ed Hammersla has joined the behavioral-biometric authentication technologies company. Hammersla brings over 40 years of software and cybersecurity experience to Plurilock as an independent director, including successful tenures at Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS), Forcepoint, Raytheon Cyber Products, […]
Creation Technologies Expands Manufacturing Network with Acquisition
Burnaby’s Creation Technologies has acquired Everett, WA’s Applied Technical Services (ATS). The acquisition expands Creation’s network of manufacturing facilities and design centers operating across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and China. “We are investing to broaden our capabilities and reach with the addition of the ATS team, who share our values of providing exceptional customer service […]
Nano One Receives $3 Million From B.C. For Battery Materials Project
Burnaby’s Nano One Materials has received $3 million from the Province of British Columbia for its advanced battery materials project. This new funding adds to the previously announced $5.25 million contribution from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). These funds are non-dilutive and non-repayable. Nano One has developed a technology platform to improve the production and […]
CloudMD To Offer Telemedicine Services at Save-On-Foods
Vancouver’s CloudMD Software is partnering with Save-On-Foods and Pure Integrative Pharmacy to pilot telemedicine kiosks in nine stores throughout British Columbia. Beginning May 26th, CloudMD will offer its telemedicine services free of charge to clients of both Save-On-Foods and Pure Integrative Pharmacy in participating British Columbia locations. Telemedicine kiosks will be installed in existing private […]
Hashtag Activism Tackles Unprecedented Need During Crisis
Taking place on the Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving in the United States, #GivingTuesday is a movement to create an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season. On December 3rd, 2019, the most recent Giving Tuesday increased charitable donations in Canada by 75 percent. With many charities facing a […]
Clio Assesses Impacts of COVID-19 on the Legal Industry
Burnaby’s Clio are releasing a series of briefings over the coming months to provide real-time analysis of the impacts of COVID-19. Leveraging their experience reporting on legal trends, these briefings are intended to help legal professionals pivot their firm operations in light of changing demands and better understand the barriers consumers are facing in accessing […]
AbCellera Receives $175 Million To Build Manufacturing Facility for Antibody Drugs
This morning the Government of Canada announced $175.6 million in new funding for Vancouver’s AbCellera to discover solutions for COVID-19 and build a manufacturing facility for antibody drugs. The support comes from Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s (ISED) Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). AbCellera’s antibody discovery platform is being used to search blood samples of patients […]