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Highway detectors intercepting Bluetooth signals

Highway detectors intercepting Bluetooth signals

Province claims there is no privacy breach risk
Massey Tunnel frustrations lead to new traffic app

Massey Tunnel frustrations lead to new traffic app

Is the Massey Tunnel Okay? It’s a question Ladner resident Christopher Powroznik has asked his whole life.
Flouting Uber and Lyft model, Kater plans to offer ride-hailing across all B.C.

Flouting Uber and Lyft model, Kater plans to offer ride-hailing across all B.C.

What happened: B.C.-based Kater is submitting its application to operate as a ride-hailing service across all regions in B.C.
Richmond designer wins award for anti-autonomous vehicle jacket for cyclists

Richmond designer wins award for anti-autonomous vehicle jacket for cyclists

A Richmond-based design grad has won bronze at an international design conference - with a jacket created to protect cyclists from autonomous cars.
Ottawa opens coffers to B.C. tech initiatives ahead of election

Ottawa opens coffers to B.C. tech initiatives ahead of election

What happened: Ottawa has ramped up funding announcements for B.C.
Non-profit R&D-boosting program sets record

Non-profit R&D-boosting program sets record

UBC-based Mitacs arranged 1,500 student internships with startups in 2018
Vancouver’s Terramera raises US$45m to ‘change the paradigm’ on agriculture

Vancouver’s Terramera raises US$45m to ‘change the paradigm’ on agriculture

What happened: Terramera raises US$45m in funding round led by American investors Why it matters: This follows a new RBC report detailing how Canada could unlock billions more in economic growth with more investments in agricultural technology Tech f
Tech companies cultivate agricultural sector

Tech companies cultivate agricultural sector

Increased agricultural investment in tech could spur $11 billion in growth: report
Burnaby-based Clio raises US$250m in major financing deal

Burnaby-based Clio raises US$250m in major financing deal

The legal tech company says it will invest the funds in product development
UPDATED: B.C. fintech Progressa names new CEO as co-founder departs

UPDATED: B.C. fintech Progressa names new CEO as co-founder departs

What happened: Progressa co-founder Ali Pourdad is departing the alternative lender while senior adviser Nathan Slee takes over as CEO Why it matters: Pourdad previously said his goal was to take the financial technology company public by the end of