Technology

Vancouver plunges down list of top global startup ecosystems

What happened: Vancouver falls nine spots to land outside the top 20 list of top global startup ecosystems Why it matters: The city is losing ground to emerging ecosystems while levels of funding available to local startups remain ‘static’ Much like

May 9, 2019 9:10 AM Read more >

Has Hootsuite hit its business ceiling in B.C.?

Vancouver’s most recognizable tech company cut jobs last month following earlier efforts to sell the firm

May 7, 2019 8:45 AM Read more >

Instagram will remove all of the likes from your photos and videos this week

While social media influencers across Canada rely on the number of likes they receive on Instagram posts, they might not be able to for much longer. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook Inc.

May 2, 2019 10:39 AM Read more >

B.C. is getting a brand new, province-wide area code this week

As British Columbia’s population grows, the number of available cellphone numbers shrinks. As such, the CRTC has announced that the province will receive a brand new area code.

May 2, 2019 9:31 AM Read more >

Vancouver's Hootsuite lays off workers

What happened: Vancouver-based Hootsuite Inc.

Apr 30, 2019 1:40 PM Read more >

Spare raises $6m, launches on-demand transit partnership with Mitsubishi

What happened: Spare Labs Inc.

Apr 30, 2019 9:26 AM Read more >

Consolidation trend shows cannabis growers are buying labs

Firms conduct research in-house but offer lab services to competitors

Apr 30, 2019 7:50 AM Read more >

VR, medtech firms among finalists for B.C.’s Technology Impact Awards

What happened: BC Tech Association reveals 35 finalists for annual Technology Impact Awards Why it matters: Awards recognize significant achievements in the province’s technology ecosystem A VR developer that’s helping surgeons prepare for the operat

Apr 26, 2019 9:24 AM Read more >

Gateway Magazine: Blockchain battles

Maersk, IBM and a new consortium of carriers and terminal operators vying to become dominant provider of blockchain services for shipping industry

Apr 26, 2019 8:45 AM Read more >

Slack reveals US$400m in revenue as it files to go public

What happened: Slack files documents to go public, revealing financial data previously not seen by the public Why it matters: The messaging service was founded by Vancouverite Stewart Butterfield and maintains offices in Vancouver.

Apr 26, 2019 8:29 AM Read more >