Technology

What happened: London Drugs, Canada Post and InDro Robotics successfully complete drug delivery via drone Why it matters: The delivery represents the next step in the commercialization of drone services Forget about over-the-counter medications — Lon

What happened: Federal government announces $2.25 million in funding for BC Tech Association Why it matters: The industry association is using the funding to help turn tech startups into anchor companies Ottawa is committing $2.

What happened: Uber has confirmed its desire to operate in Metro Vancouver Why it matters: The ride-hailing giant’s decision comes more than a week after the province laid out rules for these services More than a week after the province laid out its

With the app running in cities across Canada, Fantuan is also in Seattle and set to open in New York and Los Angeles in September

What happened: Vancouver tech company set to expand with acquisition of Silicon Valley firm Why it matters: PressReader’s purchase of News360 adds 30 more staff to its team A Vancouver-based company known for its digital platform for newspapers and m

Despite having to close one of its offices in 2017, Vancouver-based landing page development company still ranks high on BIV’s list of the fastest-growing companies in B.C.

Major social media networks Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. said it has found hundreds of accounts originating in China that tried to “sow political discord” - including attempts at “undermining the legitimacy” of the protests - in Hong Kong.

Investment up for low-profile tech firms, but more needed to maintain momentum

Japan’s Fujitsu has opened an office in Vancouver – the first time the firm has taken its core technology outside of its native country

Ottawa has invested $7 million into the creation of a $20-million project aimed at linking life-sciences start-ups directly with health care institutions like Vancouver Coastal Health to ease the scaling process.