Medimap is Canada’s largest online and mobile real-time resource for same-day access to care. In response to the COVID-19 health pandemic, Medimap launched a new virtual care service that connects patients across B.C. with an available walk-in clinic doctor over secure video call. Today London Drugs selected Medimap‘s virtual care platform to make in-store virtual doctor […]
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Pandemic Reveals The Need For Virtual Medical Training Tools
With elective procedures on hold in many jurisdictions during the pandemic, surgeons and nurses have been discovering the benefits of virtual interactive tools to keep their skills sharp and to learn new techniques, and two Vancouver-based tech companies behind such tools are getting greater attention as a result. When elective surgeries such as hip and […]
Vancouver Startup Chosen for Google’s First Voice AI Accelerator Cohort
Google has selected the companies for its first Google for Startups Accelerator: Voice AI program and a Vancouver startup has been included in the inaugural cohort of twelve. The three-month program is a digital accelerator for Seed to Series A technology startups based in North America. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best […]
Vancouver Economic Commission Releases Esports Strategy
The value of the global esports market is on track to double from USD $1.1 billion in 2019 to USD $2.2 billion within the next few years. Thanks to the Vancouver region’s proven track record in hosting international sporting events, talented community and committed fanbase, and attractiveness as a tourism destination, Vancouver has all the […]
High Tax Rates, Housing Costs Make B.C. Less Attractive For Tech Industry
The Fraser Institute has got some advice for governments across British Columbia. According to Steven Globerman, a Senior Fellow at the Vancouver-based think tank, if British Columbia wants to attract more tech companies and encourage entrepreneurship, they must implement significant policy changes to make the province more attractive to entrepreneurs and high-skilled workers. “The vision of […]
Seven Vancouver Companies That Are Hiring Virtually Next Week
It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they went virtual […]
12 Change-Makers Honoured in 2021 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre announced the winners of the 2021 BC Cleantech Awards at a virtual awards ceremony this week. Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized for their contribution to British Columbia’s thriving cleantech community. “We continue to be so impressed by the dedication, enthusiasm, and innovative spirit that is alive and well in BC […]
Agility In A Time Of Crisis: Why Rapid Response Is The New Normal
It’s now been close to a year since the world changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. One might remember when you didn’t have to worry about your kids appearing in the backdrop of an important work meeting, or when vacations to exotic destinations were a thing people did – often. In fact, to […]
Dapper Labs Reportedly Raising $250 Million At $2 Billion Valuation
Vancouver’s Dapper Labs is on the verge of raising more than USD $250 million at a valuation of USD $2 billion. According to The Block, which cited sources familiar with the deal, Dapper Labs has closed an initial tranche of new bridge financing aiming to raise up to USD $50 million. Dapper Labs has yet […]
Global Relay Named BC’s Exporter of the Year
Vancouver’s Global Relay has been named the Exporter of the Year at the 2020 BC Export Awards. Hosted by BIV, the BC Export Awards celebrates the achievements of BC-registered export companies in promoting and delivering top-quality BC products and services to the global market. Global Relay also took home the category award for Advancing Technology […]