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Motorola to buy Vancouver-based Avigilon for US$1 billion

Motorola to buy Vancouver-based Avigilon for US$1 billion

The US$1 billion deal to acquire Avigilon comes after the company went public in 2011, raising C$25 million at the time
B.C. accounting-tech firm Bench raises $23m as tax season approaches

B.C. accounting-tech firm Bench raises $23m as tax season approaches

A Vancouver-based tech startup specializing in bookkeeping services has raised big-time venture capital and launched services in its home market just as the tax season approaches.
Entrepreneur tastes success with food-delivery app

Entrepreneur tastes success with food-delivery app

Metro online company targets Chinese clientele in the region’s foreign student population
$67m buy beefs up Telus’ smart-home security plans

$67m buy beefs up Telus’ smart-home security plans

Telecom’s AlarmForce deal aimed at integrating security in connected-home network
Blockchain the real star behind Bitcoin buzz: experts

Blockchain the real star behind Bitcoin buzz: experts

BIV event shines light on future of innovation that makes cryptocurrencies possible
Ballard disputes short-seller report, forecasts record $120m in revenue

Ballard disputes short-seller report, forecasts record $120m in revenue

Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) is fighting back against a short-seller’s claims the Burnaby-based fuel cell company’s shares are overvalued.
Ottawa ponies up $693k for Science World coding program for kids

Ottawa ponies up $693k for Science World coding program for kids

Funding will go towards hands-on coding activities for students in kindergarten to Grade 12
B.C. medical isotopes research spawns commercial venture

B.C. medical isotopes research spawns commercial venture

Radioactive isotopes are known for the energy they emit. Until recently ARTMS Products Inc., a B.C. firm specializing in technology that produces the technetium-99m medical isotope, was not generating much energy in terms of business prospects.
Neovasc replaces long-time CEO

Neovasc replaces long-time CEO

Medical device-maker Neovasc Inc. (TSX:NVC) is getting an injection of new blood in its leadership team. The Vancouver-based firm announced Monday (January 22) Fred Colen is replacing Alexei Marko as CEO effectively immediately.
Amazon says no to Vancouver for HQ2

Amazon says no to Vancouver for HQ2

Amazon reviewed 238 proposals before shortlisting 20 cities