A startup launched from Vancouver Island is seeking to render “tourism a force for good” through technological applications. Victoria’s Tourismo is a “destination management platform” with an aim to empower collaboration and foster a sustainable tourism industry, according to a statement from the company, helping creators craft and share quality, interactive storytelling content that enchants […]
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BC Tech Prepares Startups for Web Summit Pitch Success
With Web Summit 2025 fast approaching, the BC Tech Association is helping local startups get pitch-ready with a focused session on fundraising strategies and investor engagement. Titled Get Investor Ready: Top Tips for Web Summit, the one-hour webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 7th from 11am to 12pm. The event is part of BC […]
Jane Software Wins Stevie Award for Customer Service Excellence
Jane Software, the Vancouver-headquartered practice management platform for health and wellness professionals, has been recognized with a Bronze Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year in the Computer Software category (100 or more employees). The accolade was presented at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Marc Dyer, Vice President […]
Svante Advances Its Carbon Capture Collaboration with Mercer to Next Stage
A Burnaby-born company is advancing its clean technology in Alberta. Svante Technologies, which specializes in carbon capture, this week revealed progress in its project with Mercer International, a global producer of forest products such as pulp, lumber, and timber. The collaboration is now at the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2, or FEL-2, according to […]
Ajay Agrawal Warns: Canada Can’t Lead AI’s Future on Legacy Alone
Today at the KPMG AI Made Real Summit in Vancouver, Ajay Agrawal—founder of the Creative Destruction Lab and bestselling co-author of Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence—delivered a keynote that contrasted optimism with a sobering reality: Canada’s early leadership in artificial intelligence is not a guarantee of future success. “Just because we were […]
With a Disco Twist for 2025, VIATEC Reveals Winners of Annual Tech Awards
Technology remains Victoria’s top industry, powering regional economic impact to the tune of $8 Billion across nearly 1,200 tech firms and over 20,000 workers. Which is exactly why the VIATEC Awards are back yet again. Returning for their 23rd year, the VIATEC Awards annually celebrate Victoria’s bustling technology sector. At the VIATEC Spring Social event […]
KPMG’s Marc Low Urges Businesses to Stop Waiting on AI
Today at the KPMG AI Made Real Summit in Vancouver, Marc Low, Director of Innovation and Emerging Technology at KPMG Ignition, delivered an energetic call to action for Canadian businesses: embrace generative AI, or risk being left behind. “The space is moving so quickly. If you’re sitting on the sidelines, it’s time to get in […]
B.C. Aims for 10,000 Charging Stations to Remain a Leader in ZEV Adoption
Since 2011, the Province of British Columbia has invested more than $650 million to support residents of the region toward adopting zero-emission vehicles such as Teslas. A recently published report from the Province titled “Zero-Emission Vehicle Update 2024” shows that, as a result of this strong government support, British Columbia remains a leader in the […]
Semaphore Solutions Secures Capital to Scale ‘Labbit’ Tech Platform Worldwide
Semaphore Solutions recently secured a round of capital. The Victoria-based company is dedicated to empowering laboratories through innovative informatics solutions that transform lab workflows. Semaphore revealed that the funding hails from Cypress Ridge Capital, which initially invested in the Vancouver Island firm in 2023. “Our partnership with Cypress Ridge Capital has been transformative,” says chief […]
How RepairFind is Modernizing Home Services Through Digital Innovation
The Canadian residential renovation, maintenance and repair industry is worth $105-billion, and is a major source of employment, responsible for more than 525,000 jobs across Canada. The market is experiencing rising demand due to factors such as property age — in fact, a considerable proportion of housing in Canada needs either major or minor repairs. Despite […]