In 2023, British Columbia experienced the most destructive wildfire season in the province’s recorded history, with more than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burned and tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate. This summer doesn’t look much better with 86 active wildfires currently burning in BC. Wildfire detection solution SenseNet wants to […]
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Clio and Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute Partner Up to Advance Legal Tech with AI
This week, a partnership was revealed between Clio and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. Clio, a Vancouver-born provider of cloud-based legal technology, will be collaborating with the Edmonton institute, known as Amii, on various projects oriented around a “shared commitment to innovation and excellence in legal tech.” Specifically, the B.C. firm intends to tap the […]
Canadian Investment Aims to Supercharge B.C.’s Electric Highway and Beyond
The Province of British Columbia continues to invest toward an ambitious goal: to electrify the highways of B.C. and ensure that every community has access to a fast-charging station. The government earmarked $30 million in its 2024 budget to add more than 500 public charging stations, building on roughly 5,000 currently in place today. “We […]
Sanctuary AI Receives Strategic Investment to Power ‘Next Frontier’ of Workplace Robotics
A robotics innovator based out of Vancouver has received an influx of capital. Sanctuary AI today announced a strategic investment from BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund and InBC Investment Corp. This latest round brings the total investment in Sanctuary to over $140 million to date, according to the company, which is on a mission to […]
Canada Swiftly Making It ‘Impossible to Raise Capital’, a Vancouver Tech Entrepreneur Warns
Technology entrepreneurs across Canada continue to stomp their feet over this year’s federal budget, which has been criticized at length for unduly stifling innovation—at a time, no less, when Canada is already grappling with severe brain drain and other crippling concerns. Big names, such as the leaders behind Canadian tech titan Shopify, have been decidedly outspoken against […]
Thinkific Expands Leadership Team with Strategic Executive Appointments to Drive Growth and Innovation
Vancouver’s Thinkific has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of two new executive leaders. Former G2 CMO and Mailchimp marketing leader, Amanda Malko, steps in as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), and Ryan Donovan, former Hootsuite CTO, takes on the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Thinkific has also appointed […]
Clio Celebrates 100th Global Partnership Milestone, Reinforcing Leadership in Legal Technology
Vancouver-born Clio has announced its 100th partnership with bar associations and law societies around the world. The New York State Trial Lawyers association was the 100th partner to join Clio’s extensive network, which includes all 50 state bars in the United States, alongside prominent associations in Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia. “Our 100th partnership is […]
Launch Academy Preparing to Host Builders Meetup at Microsoft Vancouver in July
Since its founding in 2012, Launch Academy has promoted connections within Vancouver’s startup ecosystem through education, events, and more. In July, the organization is plotting a Launch Builders Meetup, the organization recently revealed. The summer meetup represents an opportunity to experience live demonstrations of the latest innovation churning out of Vancouver and to connect with […]
Damon Motors Ready to Go Public as High-Tech Superbike Approaches Production Stage
Founded in 2017, Vancouver’s Damon Motors will soon be a publicly traded company thanks to a reverse merger. Damon is behind the tech-forward HyperSport electric motorcycle, which promises a range of up to 200 miles and a top speed of 200 miles per hour, as well as a novel production design and new safety technologies. […]
Tradable Bits Unveils Season Two of ARCADE, Launching Games with ‘Wider Audience’ in Mind
Tradable Bits this week launched four new games for its ARCADE platform. The interactive ARCADE engagement platform launched last year from collaboration between Tradable Bits and MLSE Digital Labs, the innovation arm of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, to empower fan interaction with teams through branded and gamified experiences. The latest announcement regarding ARCADE was […]