Canada is a global leader in research itself, being ranked in the top 10 countries for research output, and producing 3.8% of global research publications. However, Canada continues to fall behind in commercializing these discoveries. In 2018/19 the R&D pharmaceutical sector contributed 0.7% of Canada’s GDP; by comparison in the U.S., this sector’s output was […]
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Acuitas Therapeutics’ $1 Million Gift Ignites Liver Cancer Research Program at BC Cancer Foundation
Each year, more than 3,000 Canadians receive a diagnosis of Liver Cancer. Unfortunately, due to the persisting stigmas surrounding this disease, research efforts in this realm have historically been underserved in comparison to other types of cancer. Determined to alter this reality, Acuitas Therapeutics, a Vancouver-based biotech company, recently announced a $1 million gift to […]
Empowering K-12 Education with Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Fortinet’s Rob Rashotte
The Internet is everywhere in the modern world — used in personal and professional settings — and we’re surrounded by technology all day every day. But it’s not only adults. Kids are learning to operate smart devices and access the web earlier and earlier, both at home and in the classroom. Whether it’s implementing eLearning […]
Engineering the Future: Embracing Sustainable Building Practices to Combat Climate Change
In the face of the pressing need to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions, the adoption of sustainable building practices has become paramount within the construction industry. Engineers assume a pivotal role in spearheading this movement towards a greener future. An integral aspect of implementing these practices lies in embracing technological advancements. Wendy Macdonald, […]
Democratizing Art Sales: Dr. Lara Tomaszewska’s ArtRow Transforms the Traditional Art Market
The Covid-19 pandemic saw a transformational shift in the way the professional art market operated, forcing galleries and auction houses to close or move online to reach their audience. Three years later, only 16% of art sales are made online, but many of these online platforms operate under the traditional structures of the existing market, contributing […]
Unlocking Entrepreneurship Through Tech: A Conversation with Vancouver-based YouTube Entrepreneur, Dina Lu
It may not be the best time to be a tech employee, especially in Canada. On the flip side, upskilling and modern tech enable a path toward entrepreneurship for virtually anyone, regardless of age or education, a recent survey from Ownr suggests. 69% of small business owners indicated they significantly rely on technology to run their businesses, […]
Safe Software Co-CEOs: Using ‘Data For Good’ to Combat Future Wildfires
At the end of the summer, we saw the devastating impact of unprecedented wildfires–from Maui to Osoyoos to Kelowna. On the evening of August 8th, Maui experienced its deadliest fire in a century, killing over 115 people and burning 8.7 square kilometres in Lahaina. The recovery is still ongoing as the US government and humanitarian agencies continue to provide aid. […]
AI in Your Neighbourhood: Nextdoor Canada’s Christopher Doyle on Promoting Kindness and Engagement Through Tech
In an increasingly digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can not only streamline processes but also promote kindness and foster engagement among neighbours in a community. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make accurate predictions, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact […]
Pioneering Sustainable Bitcoin Mining: HIVE Sets Green Standard in Canada and Beyond
The debate on Bitcoin’s impact on the environment is ongoing. Especially in Canada, where the goal remains to become net-zero by 2050 and, in response, provinces have enacted caps or limits to cryptocurrency mining projects. Even B.C. placed an 18-month pause on new cryptocurrency mining grid requests to assess the industry’s environmental impact further. Bitcoin […]
Intel Marks 20 Years of Vancouver Growth and Readies for Expanded Global Role
This summer, Intel Canada is celebrating its 20th anniversary in British Columbia with the continuous growth of its Vancouver campus. The site is a home for more than 200 engineers and support staff who are dedicated to the development of world-changing technology in networking and cloud infrastructure products as well as Intel’s semiconductor foundry. Techcouver […]