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Commercialization prospects appear fruitful for B.C.’s Kardium even amid pandemic

Commercialization prospects appear fruitful for B.C.’s Kardium even amid pandemic

What happened: Medical device company gets certification for European sales Why it matters: The nod comes even as pandemic leaves much of the economy in stasis If Kevin Chaplin had his druthers, his company’s medical device would have been given the
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Hootsuite taps new CEO to replace co-founder Ryan Holmes

Hootsuite taps new CEO to replace co-founder Ryan Holmes

What happened: Hootsuite names new CEO Why it matters: Vancouver tech firm long at the centre of rumours of an IPO or sale Hootsuite has landed a new CEO following a nearly eight-month search to replace co-founder Ryan Holmes.
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Three big B.C. brands boycott advertising on Facebook over hate-speech concerns

Three big B.C. brands boycott advertising on Facebook over hate-speech concerns

What happened: Lululemon, MEC among iconic West Coast brands pulling ads from Facebook Why it matters: The companies are part of a growing campaign raising concerns over the social media platform’s response to hate speech A string of iconic B.C.
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B.C. startup Thoughtexchange raises $10m as activity spikes amid pandemic

B.C. startup Thoughtexchange raises $10m as activity spikes amid pandemic

What happened: Thoughtexchange raises additional $10m following previous Series B round Why it matters: While many companies battle economic slowdown, B.C. company reports surge in usage of its platform A B.C.
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Privacy commissioners accuse LifeLabs of holding up report on cyberattack

Privacy commissioners accuse LifeLabs of holding up report on cyberattack

Joint investigation concludes country's largest medical testing company failed to protect millions of Canadians
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Telus selects Vancouver, four other cities, for initial 5G rollout

Telus selects Vancouver, four other cities, for initial 5G rollout

What happened: Vancouver among cities Telus customers can access 5G Why it matters: Telecom giant’s announcement comes after Bell and Roger unveiled 5G plans for city Vancouver-based Telus Corp.
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From robotic exoskeletons to enterprise VR: B.C. projects land $1.2m in funding

From robotic exoskeletons to enterprise VR: B.C. projects land $1.2m in funding

What happened: Government agency awards four innovation projects $1.2 million Why it matters: Ignite program focuses on collaborations between industry, academia B.C.
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Unbounce plans major headcount boost after $52m raise

Unbounce plans major headcount boost after $52m raise

What happened: Unbounces raises $52 million in funding round Why it matters: Tech company plans to boost headcount by 50% in coming years Add Unbounce Marketing Solutions Inc. to the growing number of tech companies in Vancouver looking to hire.
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Three B.C. tech firms make World Economic Forum’s top 100 list

Three B.C. tech firms make World Economic Forum’s top 100 list

What happened: World Economic Forum gives the nod to three B.C.
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Canada cautioned to avoid Zoom after company suspends accounts on China's request

Canada cautioned to avoid Zoom after company suspends accounts on China's request

Canadian observers are again cautioning against the use of the now-ubiquitous Zoom Video Communications Inc. application after the San-Jose-based company admitted to shutting down the accounts of human-rights activists at Beijing’s behest.
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