Technology

Local companies target increased demand to train health-care workers using simulations

Vancouver-based tech company says it will not discuss details of an employee’s status

E-commerce giant revealed last week nearly 20,000 U.S. frontline workers infected but no data has been released for Canadian employees

Early detection, monitoring credited with protecting elderly from worst of COVID’s first wave

COVID Alert app was deployed in Ontario in July but it's still unclear when British Columbians will be able to make use of the contact-tracing app

West Coast businesses expanding globally during pandemic

Vancouver company says pandemic has boosted demand for its products and services

What happened: Vancouver startup Olive raises $1m Why it matters: The new capital comes as the company was forced to rethink its target clients during the pandemic Investors are extending an olive branch in the form of $1 million to a Vancouver start

Pay Up for Progress initiative urging business leaders to analyze and address wages gaps

E-commerce giant is also significantly expanding presence in old Canada Post development on West Georgia Street in Vancouver