Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations operate, and nowhere is this transformation more intense than across the Americas. To help clients navigate this shift, Avanade—the leading Microsoft solutions provider—appointed Gord Mawhinney as President of the Americas, overseeing the company’s largest and most dynamic regional business unit. A seasoned technology leader with over eight years at […]
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Shift Launches Fully Customizable Browser Built for Modern Workflows
Victoria-based Shift today launched what it calls the world’s first completely customizable browsing experience—giving users full control over their digital workspaces. The new browser is now live and aims to upend the one-size-fits-all model of legacy browsers with modular design, dedicated workspaces, and seamless app integration. Instead of fixed layouts and generic toolbars, Shift users […]
FORM Unveils Industry-First Smart Swim Goggles with Gorilla Glass Lenses
Vancouver-based FORM, the global leader in augmented reality swim technology, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the FORM Smart Swim 2 PRO, the first-ever smart swim goggles featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lenses. Building on the momentum of the Smart Swim 2—released in April 2024—the PRO model is engineered for peak performance and […]
FireSwarm Advances in $11M XPRIZE Wildfire Challenge
Squamish startup FireSwarm Solutions has been named a semifinalist in the prestigious XPRIZE Wildfire competition, joining 14 other global teams advancing in the USD $11 million initiative to develop autonomous technologies that can detect and suppress wildfires in minutes. Founded in 2023 during Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, FireSwarm is developing heavy-lift drone swarms […]
Tydra Labs and Tree Track Win Big at Startupfest 2025
Two Vancouver-based startups—Tydra Laboratories and Tree Track—were among the standout winners at this year’s Startupfest in Montréal, each taking home major prizes for their innovative climate solutions. The 15th annual edition of Startupfest, Canada’s leading startup event, concluded July 11 with more than $1 million in funding commitments awarded to entrepreneurs from across the country—the […]
Red Bull, Lululemon, Arc’teryx: Learn the Art of Bold Brand Storytelling at BrainStation
Techcouver readers looking to sharpen their marketing game or draw creative inspiration from some of the world’s most recognizable brands have a rare opportunity this month. On Thursday, July 17th, BrainStation Vancouver will host Marketing Evenings VAN: Building Bold Brands, an intimate evening with Darren Rayner, Head Creative and Founder of Magnafire—the social agency behind […]
UniUni Launches Modernized Logistics Platform to ‘Supercharge’ Shipping for Small Businesses
Richmond’s UniUni recently announced the launch of UniUni Small Business, a new system of local drop-off and service points designed to “simplify and supercharge” shipping for Canadian e-commerce merchants. The platform promises an end-to-end shipping experience that’s fast, affordable, and easy, featuring both staffed UniUni Stores, where users can print labels and drop off packages, […]
VIATEC Supports ‘High Potential’ Tech Firms with Tailored Support and Funding from BOOST
Victoria’s Innovation, Advanced Technology, and Entrepreneurship Council this week unveiled the recipients of its first-ever BOOST program. The organization supports the regional ecosystem in a number of ways, such as the iconic annual VIATEC Awards. VIATEC’s new BOOST initiative is designed to help Greater Victoria’s tech companies grow faster and stronger. Technology is Victoria’s top […]
Startup of the Year Finalist Redwood AI Is Reinventing Drug Synthesis
Drug shortages are worsening globally, despite billions spent on pharmaceutical R&D. Redwood AI believes outdated chemistry workflows are to blame—and they’re using artificial intelligence to fix it. Now, the Vancouver-based startup has been named a finalist for the Company of the Year – Startup award at the 2025 BC Tech Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), a […]
60-Acre Solar Site Near Kamloops Marks the Province’s Largest Installation to Date
The quA-ymn Solar Project, situated 50 kilometres southwest of Kamloops in Logan Lake, spans nearly 40,000 panels, making it the province’s largest solar installation to date. The first major commercial solar facility in British Columbia, quA-ymn is now operational, according to a statement from shQUAQUash Energy, an entity created for the project. “The quA-ymn Solar […]