British Columbia has no shortage of wood—but much of what is harvested never reaches a mill. At the same time, industries worldwide are searching for practical alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Researchers at the University of British Columbia believe these two challenges could help solve each other. Dr. Feng Jiang, an associate professor in UBC’s Faculty […]
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Wildfire Season Peak Prompts Rogers to Offer Free Satellite Service Across B.C.
With wildfires impacting areas of British Columbia, the Province recently declared a state of emergency. In response, Rogers Communications confirmed that it has opened up its Rogers Satellite service free province-wide for all wireless customers. “We’re committed to helping British Columbians affected by these devastating wildfires,” stated Rogers chief executive officer Tony Staffieri. Rogers Satellite […]
AInBC Opens Applications for Team BC Delegation to ALL IN 2026
British Columbia’s artificial intelligence companies and innovators have another opportunity to take their technology to the national stage. The AI Network of BC has opened applications for its second annual Team BC delegation to ALL IN, Canada’s largest AI and technology event, taking place September 16–17 in Montreal. AInBC is organizing the delegation in partnership […]
How 3C Therapeutics Is Applying AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery
Built in B.C. | Building B.C. A series exploring how Innovate BC-supported projects are helping organizations solve real-world challenges through made-in-B.C. innovation. 3C Therapeutics is developing next-generation cancer therapies and exploring new ways to accelerate the drug discovery process. Its proprietary TriCore platform is a Degrader-Antibody Conjugate (DAC) system that uses antibodies to deliver protein-degrading […]
Beedie Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Vistara Growth, Anchors New $500M Fund
Vancouver-based Beedie Capital has acquired a 50% ownership interest in Vistara Growth and will anchor the investment firm’s next major fund. The Vistara Growth Structured Opportunities Fund is scheduled to launch this fall with a target size of US$500 million. Beedie Capital plans to commit up to US$125 million, representing one-quarter of the fund’s target. […]