Vancouver’s Esteban Sanchez has been named to the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Social Impact category, which recognizes those who are “leveraging business smarts to save the world.” Esteban is the co-founder of Commutifi, a startup building a unique data-driven platform to quantify commuting and empower smarter, faster decisions. Esteban currently serves […]
SFU Adopts Reusables.com’s Tap to Reuse Tech, Revolutionizing Campus Sustainability
New technology to eliminate single-use packaging waste launched this fall at Simon Fraser University following a successful pilot last year that saw 125 kgs of single-use packaging waste reduced and more than 500 kgs of carbon emissions avoided in six months. Vancouver circular economy leader Reusables.com announced today its partnership with Compass Group Canada through their […]
Kelowna’s Northern Computer Expands into Alberta with Syncsys and Compufix Acquisitions
Kelowna’s IT, cloud computing and cybersecurity leader and community mainstay, Northern Computer has jumped into the Alberta market with the acquisition of Edmonton’s Syncsys and Compufix. Both acquisitions boast a strong track record of supporting customers’ IT needs across Alberta, strengthening Northern Computer’s existing suite of managed IT services. “We’re proud to be a Kelowna-based and operated […]
InBC Makes Key Investments in Robotics, Healthcare, and Venture Funds
InBC Investment Corp. (InBC), a strategic investment fund created by the Province of British Columbia, has made new investments into companies and venture funds to support entrepreneurs and economic growth in the province. InBC has invested alongside other investors, committing $4 million into 4AG Robotics (formerly TechBrew Robotics) and $5 million into Clarius Mobile Health […]
Canada Invests $5.6M in Vancouver Safety and Transit Tech
Vancouver is a powerful hub for innovation, ranking among the top tech cities in North America. To support Vancouver’s boldest and brightest changemakers, the Government of Canada is investing in local businesses that are driving Canadian-made innovation with growth potential beyond our borders. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister […]
MarineLabs, Niricson, and Origen Air Among Finalists for Victoria Tech Community Awards
The Victoria Tech Community Awards are back with a vengeance with more nominations and finalists than ever before. After reviewing an 120 nominations, 50 finalists have been selected for ten award categories. The finalists in each category will be now reviewed by a panel of delegates from VIATEC, Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST), Women’s Equity […]
BC Innovation Center Invests $2.6M to Combat Wildfires with Sustainable Forest Residue Solutions
In 2023, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record, posing threats to lives and significantly increasing greenhouse gas emissions. During the high fire years of 2017, 2018 and 2021, B.C. wildfires alone emitted 150-200 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. One of the strategies to reduce the intensity of wildfires is tree thinning, […]
Skylight Calendar Lands in Canada for Seamless Family Organization
Just in time for holiday gifting, San Francisco’s Skylight has announced the availability of the Skylight Calendar in Canada. The interactive smart family calendar helps keep the whole household organized, with schedules, chore charts, meal planning, and customizable to-do lists all in one place. Starting at $399 CAD, the Skylight Calendar comes in a 15-inch touchscreen […]
Rogers Unveils ‘Connected for Success’ 5G Program for Low-Income Canadians
Rogers Communications today announced the launch of a new program to make 5G wireless services more accessible to eligible low-income Canadians. The new Connected for Success 5G Mobile Plan with a no-cost 5G smartphone gives over 2.5 million Canadians a more affordable way to connect to 5G wireless services. “We’re deeply committed to making 5G […]
Rogers Sponsors Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Stop in Vancouver
Rogers Communications announced today that Taylor Swift and her The Era Tours is indeed coming to Vancouver and that it is the presenting sponsor. Swift will be performing on December 6, 7 and 8, 2024, at BC Place and the telecommunications giant will be giving away premium seats for fans across Canada. “We couldn’t be […]