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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

Vancouver tech company was facing backlash from employees for signing a deal with controversial American law enforcement agency

Updated with statement from Hootsuite CEO Tom Keiser. The new CEO of Vancouver tech darling Hootsuite Inc. says his company is backing out of a deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

What happened: Vision Critical gets a new name following 10-month-long rebranding process Why it matters: The name-change comes after the Vancouver-founded company shifted its HQ to Toronto last year It’s safe to say executives and the board at Visio

Seventh annual event explores how early-stage companies can navigate business challenges amid pandemic