Glacier Media has launched Weatherhood, neighbourhood-level weather forecasting for Vancouver. Unlike traditional forecasts, Weatherhood provides hyperlocal weather information tailored specifically to your neighbourhood from weather stations in your area. Backed by a team of expert local and global meteorologists, Weatherhood harnesses data from over 50 stations placed across Metro Vancouver to deliver precise weather conditions. […]
Innovate BC Hosts #IGNITE Innovation and Funding Showcase
On September 25th Innovate BC is hosting #IGNITE, a full day event of inspiring speakers and sessions celebrating the ground-breaking technologies that are disrupting traditional industries in British Columbia. #IGNITE will bring together industry, academia, and investors to forge partnerships and spark ideas to address the economic, social, and environmental problems that we face. The event promises […]
East Side Games Lays Off 20% of Studio Workforce
This week East Side Games Group (ESGG) announced a ‘strategic restructuring plan’ that includes a reduction of 20% of the studio’s workforce. According to the announcement, the plan aims to realign the company’s priorities and transform ESGG into a “leaner, stronger, and more focused company, well-equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.” […]
East Side Games Collaborates with All Elite Wrestling on New Mobile Game
Vancouver’s East Side Games Group is building a new mobile game in collaboration with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). AEW: Rise to the Top is set for an August 27th European Beta launch on iOS and Android; the same day as AEW’s massive event at Wembley Stadium. The passion for creating a wrestling game has been a […]
Thinkific Launches Automated Sales Tax Solution for Creators Powered by Stripe
Vancouver’s Thinkific has launched of a new, first-of-its-kind automated Sales Tax Solution for Creators. Thinkific is a platform for creating, marketing, and selling online learning products. Thinkific will be one of the first platforms globally to deploy the solution which is powered by industry-leading financial infrastructure platform Stripe and designed to streamline the sales tax process […]
DIGITAL Launches Global Advantage Stream: Elevating Canada’s AI Landscape and Economic Potential
DIGITAL has launched a new stream within their established Horizon AI program. Horizon AI is DIGITAL’s specialized, national program focused on capturing economic potential from Applied AI. The Global Advantage Stream is geared towards championing Canada’s position in the evolving AI landscape, particularly focusing on the emerging potential of Digital Service Agents and the development of […]
Squamish’s Carbon Engineering to be Acquired by Occidental in Billion Dollar Deal
Squamish-based carbon-capture firm Carbon Engineering has agreed to be purchased for USD $1.1 billion by Houston-based oil producer Occidental Petroleum, in a deal that the companies said will help scale direct-air-capture technology. Occidental announced today that a subsidiary has agreed to acquire all the outstanding equity of Carbon Engineering for total cash consideration of approximately […]
Novarc Technologies Secures Series A Funding Led by Caterpillar
North Vancouver’s Novarc Technologies has successfully completed a Series A fundraising round with Caterpillar Venture Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of construction equipment giant Caterpillar. Novarc is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and commercialization of robots and AI systems for robotic welding applications. Novarc is developing a unique automation solution to help solve the […]
SuperPixel Creative Expands Horizons: Entering North American Market with Vancouver Studio
Singapore animation studio SuperPixel Creative is making the jump to the North American market with a strategic expansion into Vancouver. SuperPixel is a leading design-driven animation studio known for enhancing brand visibility across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region through innovative storytelling and design. This strategic move promises to harness local talent while expanding the company’s world-class […]
VFS and GM Collaborate to Drive Innovation in 3D Animation
Vancouver Film School (VFS) is partnering with General Motors to provide 3D Animation and Studio Effects students with an invaluable opportunity to gain experience working with the creative pipeline of one of the world’s largest brands. Spanning the next eight months, students at VFS will have the privilege of utilizing GM assets and branding to […]