With the global move toward electrification and net-zero infrastructure, innovation in the mineral exploration and mining industry has never been more crucial. Creative Destruction Lab – Vancouver, based at the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, launched a Minerals stream for founders seeking to commercialize technologies enabling the supply of industrial […]
Siemens and Nexii Unveil VersiCharge XL: A Sustainable Solution for High-Demand EV Fleet Charging
Siemens has announced commercial availability of the VersiCharge XL, a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging structure designed for electrifying fleets at high demand charging sites. Designed and produced in partnership with Vancouver’s Nexii Building Solutions, VersiCharge XL is the first EV charging structure that is comprised of sustainable, low carbon building materials with a modular […]
Miru Surpasses Critical Milestone in Durability Testing for eWindows
Vancouver’s Miru Smart Technologies has achieved a critical testing milestone that proves their technology’s resilience to thermal and solar stresses. Originally named Click Materials, Miru is bringing next-generation electrochromic windows (eWindows) to the automotive, residential, and commercial markets. The ability to tint a Miru window using an app, smart device, or voice command provides full […]
Vancouver’s Casca Footwear Joins Kit and Ace After Acquisition by Unity Brands
Toronto fashion tycoon Joe Mimran is shopping in Vancouver again. The co-founder of Unity Brands, Mimran has extended his influence on the West Coast by acquiring two prominent Vancouver apparel brands. Unity Brands, a venture co-founded by Mimran, acquired Kit and Ace earlier this summer and now it has added Casca Footwear to its portfolio. Casca, […]
Introducing Weatherhood: Revolutionizing Neighbourhood-Level Weather Forecasting in Vancouver
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 […]