As cryptocurrency continues to gain acceptance in Canada, there has been an influx of consumers looking for ways to participate in this white-hot market. As such, Canadians are being advised to spend wisely and safely as Canadians lost nearly $11 million through digital currency scams alone, second only to wire transfer fraud, in the first […]
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VFX Veterans Form New Vancouver Game Studio Blinkmoon
Vancouver has a new, independent game development studio. Blinkmoon was created by the talent behind the stunning visuals of Hollywood blockbusters like Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Justice League and the seasoned game developers of iconic titles like Rainbow Six, Ratchet & Clank, and Command & Conquer. Co-founded by Mohsen Mousavi, Hugh […]
Properly Expands To B.C. With Help From Vancouver-born Property Brothers
Toronto-based real estate brokerage Properly is expanding into Vancouver and Fraser Valley. Known for its tech-enabled, customer-centric approach to real estate, Properly has helped homeowners buy and sell their homes without the stress and uncertainty associated with the traditional process since 2018. As Vancouver residents continue to navigate a fast-moving and record-breaking housing market, Properly’s […]
Innovate BC and NRC IRAP Invest In B.C. Businesses Through BC Fast Pilot Program
Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of over $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a […]
AbCellera-Discovered Antibody Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
AbCellera‘s second antibody developed through AbCellera’s collaboration with Eli Lilly, bebtelovimab (LY-CoV1404), has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Bebtelovimab is authorized for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for […]
UniDoc Launches Telehealth Kiosk For Remote Patient Care
Vancouver’s UniDoc is innovating in the health care sector with the addition of the H3 Health Cube to its growing lineup of new telehealth solutions. UniDoc’s H3 Health Cube is a complete virtual care solution that facilitates remote doctor/patient engagement in locations ranging from pharmacies to community centres. The H3 Health Cube is one of […]
Alida To Pilot A 4-Day Work Week For All Employees
Vancouver-born Alida announced this week that it will be piloting a 4-day work week for all employees kicking off in July 2022. Founded on the West Coast over 20 years ago as Vision Critical, Alida is a customer experience management and customer insights platform that allows companies to collect valuable customer feedback and voice of […]
Vancouver Fintech Blossom Lands Investor For Retail Investor Social Network
Vancouver fintech startup Blossom is building a social network for retail investors, the first of its kind available to Canadians. “Investing is inherently social. The new generation of investors learn about stocks from group chats, Reddit, and Discord. Blossom aims to displace these channels by creating a platform built specifically for investors,” says Maxwell Nicholson, a […]
Vancouver-built Emmerse App Lets You Travel The World Through Sound
Vancouver startup Emmerse has launched a mobile app that allows people to visit various locations around the world… through sound. The pandemic has caused a rise in anxiety, with over 37% of North Americans reporting being affected by it. The app aims to give people a mini escape – a way to distract them from […]
KPU Adds Video Game Development, Visual FX and Animation Programs
British Columbia is already home to the world’s largest animation and visual effects cluster, accounting for more than 70,000 full time equivalent jobs and more than $3 billion in annual income, and it is expected to continue growing, according the BC Chamber of Commerce. Opportunities to learn the skills needed to enter the video game development, […]