Technology

Vancouver’s Telus cements plans for unlimited wireless data offerings

What happened: Telus makes permanent data plans that won’t charge overage fees Why it matters: Canadian telecom giants are becoming increasingly competitive with data plans and pricing The future is looking more certain for wireless customers looking

Jul 3, 2019 10:11 AM Read more >

VR, medtech, mining firms take honours at B.C.’s Technology Impact Awards

What happened: The BC Tech Association honoured companies and individuals in the province with an array of awards at its annual ceremony Why it matters: The annual Technology Impact Awards highlight some of the local sector’s top performers as well a

Jun 28, 2019 11:04 AM Read more >

Public-private partnership targets tech talent crunch

Centre set to deliver approximately 1,000 new workers to VFX, gaming, animation sector

Jun 26, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

New CEO for NuData Security — Mastercard promotes Vancouver co-founder

What happened: Mastercard appoints new CEO to lead Vancouver subsidiary Why it matters: NuData Security is keeping the executive transition close to home, with the promotion of its co-founder Mastercard Inc.

Jun 26, 2019 10:32 AM Read more >

Apollo Insurance launches online marketplace for SMEs after $1m angel round

What happened: Apollo Insurance is launching what its CEO describes as the country’s largest online marketplace for insurance Why it matters: The company says it can greatly reduce industry inefficiencies in the review of policies and purchase of ins

Jun 26, 2019 9:16 AM Read more >

B.C.’s Carbon Engineering lands $25m from Ottawa

What happened: Ottawa announces $25 million in funding for B.C.

Jun 25, 2019 10:37 AM Read more >

Vancouver fintech Mogo completes acquisition of Difference Capital

What happened: Mogo and Difference Capital have completed an acquisition deal Why it matters: The transaction gives the Vancouver fintech more access to capital to boost its growth plans Financial tech firm Mogo Inc.

Jun 21, 2019 2:03 PM Read more >

Vancouver startup Procurify raises US$20m, looks to expand internationally

What happened: B.C.

Jun 20, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Big tech expansion in Vancouver a ‘magnet’ for U.S. firms

Growth of Amazon and Microsoft attracts more talent to the city, says executive

Jun 20, 2019 7:55 AM Read more >

B.C. startup Traction Guest lands US$13m in financing round

What happened: Traction Guest closes US$13 million in latest financing round Why it matters: Company plans to hire more workers and use capital to help with expansion plans A B.C. startup that counts Netflix, Inc.

Jun 19, 2019 8:53 AM Read more >