Technology

What happened: Additional access to capital announced for Lucent BioSciences and SemiosBio Technologies Why it matters: West Coast agtech firms have been raising substantial investment since the start of the year Two Vancouver-based agriculture techn

What happened: American fintech Brex is employing 40 local workers in its first international office Why it matters: U.S. companies have been targeting Vancouver in recent months Add Brex Inc.

What happened: Redbrick Technologies Inc.

What happened: Telus, Bell are now offering wireless coverage to customers in the underground portion of the Expo Line Why it matters: Commuters along the Canada Line have been able to get uninterrupted coverage for more than a decade Some Vancouver

New pilot program expected to be up and running in a matter of weeks to help track the spread of novel coronavirus in B.C.

What happened: Telus’ CEO says company would axe about 5,000 workers and $1 billion in investments if required to provide certain operators access to infrastructure Why it matters: Ottawa has been examining ways to boost competition and reduce prices

What happened: PocketPills raises $7.35 million in latest funding round Why it matters: The company’s services have spread rapidly across Canada since last year A Surrey-based health technology firm is filling its pockets with new capital.

Inexperienced drivers equipped with devices that can track driving habits

What happened: Greg Twinney has been appointed the new chief financial officer of General Fusion Why it matters: His move from Hootsuite comes shortly after the social media management company’s CEO revealed plans to step away from the top job The th

What happened: Agtech firm Semios raises US$75 million Why it matters: The company is among a growing number of B.C.