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Vancouver supercluster closes out $60m in pandemic funding

Vancouver supercluster closes out $60m in pandemic funding

What happened: Digital Technology Supercluster wraps $60 million in COVID-19-related investments Why it matters: Projects approved from outset of pandemic have begun delivering on results aimed at addressing novel coronavirus When the Vancouver-based
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B.C. device designed to stop drownings draws $1.4m investment

B.C. device designed to stop drownings draws $1.4m investment

What happened: Vodasafe raises $1.
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Shaw Mobile launches in B.C., offers 25GB plans for $45 to internet customers

Shaw Mobile launches in B.C., offers 25GB plans for $45 to internet customers

What happened: Shaw rolls out new wireless service in B.C.
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LifeLabs, privacy commissioners at odds over release of data breach report

LifeLabs, privacy commissioners at odds over release of data breach report

LifeLabs hit last year by ransomware attack affecting millions of Canadians
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Automation firm Conexiom looks to double headcount following US$40m raise

Automation firm Conexiom looks to double headcount following US$40m raise

What happened: Conexiom raises US$40 million from new investor Why it matters: Company plans to boost employment in Canada, ramp up expansion into Europe A Vancouver tech company specializing in automation is looking to expand its global footprint an
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Exec at Vancouver’s BuildDirect charged with money laundering, wire fraud in U.S.

Exec at Vancouver’s BuildDirect charged with money laundering, wire fraud in U.S.

What happened: Chief technology officer at Vancouver-based BuildDirect charged with white-collar crimes in U.S.
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How one B.C. tech firm is taking on Facebook with help from a global real estate firm

How one B.C. tech firm is taking on Facebook with help from a global real estate firm

Kelowna’s GetintheLoop partnering with Cushman & Wakefield to offer technology at 21 malls across Canada
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Vancouver’s Vistara boosts Vision Critical with US$20m investment

Vancouver’s Vistara boosts Vision Critical with US$20m investment

What happened: VC firm Vistara invests US$20m in Vision Critical Why it matters: The investment follows Vision Critical moving its HQ from Vancouver to Toronto amid changes to leadership team Two companies sharing a B.C.
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General Fusion draws new investors amid efforts to commercialize

General Fusion draws new investors amid efforts to commercialize

What happened: General Fusion reveals backing from new investors Why it matters: The company says the investments help secure its foothold in Asia in bid to make fusion power go mainstream A B.C.
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Is COVID-19 ready for RoboMop?

Is COVID-19 ready for RoboMop?

West Coast companies developing robots to disinfect hospitals and transportation hubs
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