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, […]
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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 […]
Revolutionizing Homeownership: Key’s Co-Ownership Model and its Role in Solving Canada’s Housing Crisis
Key’s tagline is “Own where you live.” The innovative proptech launched in 2021 with a co-ownership model that makes homeownership accessible without needing to qualify for a mortgage or save for the typical 20 percent down payment. Key provides the opportunity to co-own a home to live in and build equity from day one, with a small […]
WELL Health is Taking a Lead in Supporting the Canadian Healthcare System with Ethical AI
Hamed Shahbazi is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of WELL Health Technologies, a Vancouver-based digital healthcare company. WELL Health is currently investing heavily in ethical artificial intelligence (AI) to support the Canadian healthcare sector. Recently, WELL announced the launch of WELL AI Voice and also launched a new investment program focused on AI and its […]
Propolis Launches Innovative Community Bond Campaign for Affordable, Sustainable Homes
Last month Propolis Cooperative Housing Society, a new Kamloops-based non-profit housing cooperative with a mandate to build affordable, sustainable homes, announced the launch of Propolis Bonds. This campaign will raise $1.1 million through community bonds towards the purchase of Propolis’ first property, located in the heart of Kamloops’ North Shore. Techcouver sat down with Lindsay […]