Technology

Spike in social media use during lockdown sparks content moderation rethink

What happened: Buyer places order for 14 automated machines designed for farming Why it matters: Order comes as shortages in labour pool draw concerns amid pandemic As the COVID-19 crisis exposes vulnerabilities in the nation’s labour pool, some B.C.

What happened: Supercluster selects B.C. robotics projects for funding Why it matters: Projects aim to use robots to help clean facilities amid pandemic Visits to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) may soon feel like visits to the future as made-in-B.

From fundraising to government support, Vancouver startup face profound challenges ahead

What happened: Well Health Technologies to acquire Ontario cybersecurity firm Why it matters: Vancouver company — major supplier of electronic medical records — is looking to expand cybersecurity portfolio One of the country’s largest suppliers of el

Experts optimistic policymakers will boost green innovation investment

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

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.

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.

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.