Technology

Westport to sell auxiliary power unit for US$70m

Share prices of Westport Fuel Systems (TSX:WPRT) jumped more than 15% April 17 after the company announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell all the assets of its auxiliary power unit (APU) for US$70 million.

Apr 17, 2017 10:44 AM Read more >

Driverless haulers present cost-saving opportunities for oilsands: CIBC

On a scale of one to 10 of being able to help oilsands producers save costs—today—autonomous hauling systems are a 10, according to analysts with CIBC.

Apr 17, 2017 9:46 AM Read more >

Surrey’s Israel ties foster health tech partnership

B.C. city and Middle Eastern country have been building their relationship for years

Apr 10, 2017 8:35 AM Read more >

Tighter federal drone rules could drive B.C. innovation

Tech companies potential beneficiaries of new restrictions on recreational use

Apr 4, 2017 1:15 PM Read more >

Seattle beats Vancouver for software engineers: study

Six-digit salaries and cheaper housing make Seattle a better choice than Vancouver for software engineers with the option of working on either side of the border, according to a new study from Point2 Homes.

Apr 3, 2017 10:42 AM Read more >

Tale of two B.C. techies contrasts growth trajectories

While one Vancouver startup’s headcount has skyrocketed, Richmond’s ZE PowerGroup is weathering the commodity downturn with ‘stable’ growth, says CEO

Mar 28, 2017 6:30 PM Read more >

Predicting healthy Vancouver futures: Learn today what your health looks like tomorrow

If heart disease and diabetes run in your family, you may be worried about what the future holds for your own health.

Mar 27, 2017 12:00 AM Read more >

Virtual reality ascent faster in B.C. than in other provinces: OMERS

B.C. gets products to market faster than Ontario, but expert says its talent pool numbers still lag behind other regions

Mar 21, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Broadway transit back on track?

New TransLink consultations buoy business hopes for key Vancouver commercial corridor

Mar 21, 2017 12:00 AM Read more >

Giant medical research hub rises in city of Surrey

Eight-tower City Centre project aims to replicate ‘Stanford University type’ of development

Mar 20, 2017 11:15 AM Read more >