Victoria’s Certn has acquired Credence, a leading provider of global background checks, based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, Certn provides real-time background checks for employers. Used by enterprise, mid-market and small business leaders looking to hire the right candidates, Certn modernizes the background check process and builds a foundation of trust. With the […]
Alpha Metaverse Technologies To Acquire Shape Immersive
Two weeks ago publicly traded Alpha Esports Technologies (CSE: ALPA) changed their name to Alpha Metaverse Technologies. This week they signed a letter of intent to acquire Shape Immersive Entertainment for almost 15 million shares plus $1 million in cash. Originally founded in 2018 by Alex Chuang and Dan Burgar, Shape builds immersive experiences for Metaverse […]
Immersive Tech Partners With HTC To Deliver Hyper-immersive Multiplayer VR
Vancouver’s Immersive Tech has signed a development agreement with HTC Corporation, and its VIVE VR headset division, to assist with further development to elevate the company’s hyper-immersive VR technologies to new levels. Immersive Tech is an industry leading VR and AR entertainment and attractions manufacturer blending amusement park engineering and video game development. Built inside shipping […]
Rogers Adds Critical Cellular Connectivity Along Highway To Tofino
As evidenced during the recent B.C. flooding, the ability to make a call from your car, or to use GPS for directions, can be the difference between life and death. This is especially true at night and during bad weather. Trouble is, the province has some of the most rugged and diverse terrain in Canada, and […]
Canada Drives Announces Darcy Reno as Chief Technology Officer
Vancouver’s Canada Drives has added Darcy Reno to its c-suite as Chief Technology Officer. Founded in 2010, Canada Drives has been the largest online automotive finance company in the country, helping over 1 million Canadians finance and purchase cars in the past decade. As Canada Drives continues to expand its car buying and selling platform, Reno […]
SR&ED Automation Pioneer Boast Rebrands
Innovative companies grow an impressive 260% faster than average companies. Boast’s mission is to help companies innovate faster through tax incentives and R&D intelligence. Over the past five years, SR&ED automation pioneer Boast has grown from what was once a small team to 100+ strong across the globe—all on a mission to help innovative companies […]
INEO Expands eCommerce Business with Acquisition of Securitytags.com
Surrey’s INEO has acquired Securitytags.com from Australian’s Vitag, a leading provider of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) anti-theft products for retailers. Vitag previously operated Securitytags.com as a wholly owned subsidiary focused on providing online sales of EAS anti-theft products to retailers in the US market. “INEO has an immense opportunity in the US market and this […]
With 20th Property addy Enters Quebec Real Estate Market
Vancouver proptech startup addy has launched its twentieth real estate investment opportunity and this time around it is a 18-room boutique hotel in La Belle Province. addy believes in real estate for everyone with a crowdfunding platform that breaks down traditional barriers to real estate investment. As an addy member, you can invest in properties […]
ElectraMeccanica Recruits Former GM and NASCAR Marketing Exec
Vancouver’s ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ: SOLO) has appointed Ms. Kim Brink as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over two decades of global agency and c-suite expertise to the electric vehicle manufacturer. Brink most recently held the positions of Global Chief Operating Officer and Executive Committee Chair at GTB, a global leading marketing agency dedicated to Ford Motor Company […]
TELUS Champions the Mental Health of Canadian Small Businesses
As small business owners continue to adapt to the diverse impacts of the pandemic, focusing on their own health and that of their employees has become even more challenging to do. A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 45 per cent of business owners experienced psychological health issues due to the […]