Tribe Property Technologies has partnered with meal delivery service Fresh Prep to bring convenient and sustainable meals directly to their communities across British Columbia and Alberta. The two Vancouver-headquartered companies have partnered to offer Tribe’s community of approximately 40,000 homes a discount on Fresh Prep via Tribe’s Digital Partnerships Program. “Fresh Prep is a great […]
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How Technology Can Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The past year and a half has shown the necessary steps educators and parents must take to ensure children are being knowledgeable in the future of education for students with neurodiverse needs. As the BC-based parent behind British Columbia Mom, mental health advocate, and Sonderly Parent and Community Panel Member, Tara Jensen understands how technology […]
entrepreneurship@UBC Hosts Second Annual Venture Showcase
Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Join entrepreneurship@UBC for their second annual […]
Physical Therapy Is About To Witness The Next Innovation Wave
Nearly 1 out of 3 Canadians have sustained some form of Musculoskeletal injury. The prevalence of these injuries, which include carpal tunnel and tennis elbow among others, continues to rise due to our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, uptick of computer and cell phone usage, and growing aging population. In many cases, these individuals turn to a […]
Leaf Mobile Launches Mobile Game in Partnership With B-Real of Cypress Hill
Vancouver’s LEAF Mobile and its subsidiary LDRLY Games have launched their next free-to-play mobile title, B-Real Monster Buds. In collaboration with DGT Enterprise LLC, the game is authentically represented by B-Real’s licensed music, style, voice and the 420 culture. Players can join this epic, new idle game and work with the hip-hop legend, entrepreneur, and […]
Intuitive AI’s Recycling Technology Is Being Tested At Tim Hortons
Vancouver startup Intuitive AI has partnered with Tim Hortons as part of their ‘Tims For Good’ initiative. Tim Hortons is piloting artificial intelligence-assisted technology at select restaurants across Canada with the goals of providing recycling and composting education for guests and driving increased recycling and diversion rates. Waste bins at 12 restaurants across Canada will be equipped with Intuitive […]
Rise In Crime in Vancouver Sees Business Owners Leaning into Retail Technology
Keeping a retail business running smoothly can be a daunting task at the best of times, and the past couple of years have been particularly challenging. Having to enforce social-distancing guidelines and mask mandates has put a lot of pressure on local retail operators, and rising crime in the downtown core has only added to […]
Lighthouse Labs Hosts 21-Day Coding Challenge
Starting November 22nd, Canadians can complete one challenge a day to develop a daily coding habit through Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge. Whether you’re a coding hobbyist or you’ve never laid eyes on a command line before, the 21-Day Coding Challenge will allow participants to learn how to code in a fun, free environment and […]
Trulioo Hires Shradha Mittal as Senior Vice President of People & Culture
Vancouver’s Trulioo, the leader in global identity verification, today announced the appointment of Shradha Mittal as Senior Vice President of People & Culture. In this role, Mittal will lead all aspects of people operations and talent acquisition strategy, including employee retention and engagement, employment branding, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and professional development programs aligned with […]
It’s Time for Tech to Step Up and Fight Misinformation
Though democracy can look a little different in practice in different parts of the world, there are certain cornerstones we come across again and again in strong, resilient societies. A reverence and respect for the voice of the people, for instance; a commitment to justice and equality. But just as important, as we’ve learned first-hand […]