Technology

Bitcoin struggles to gain traction with Vancouver businesses

But tech startup pushing more transactions of the cryptocurrency for local merchants

Jan 12, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa’s promise to retool stock-option tax raises tech concerns in B.C.

Startups fear federal pledge to limit deductions could hurt talent recruitment efforts

Jan 12, 2016 8:30 AM Read more >

Zymeworks raises US$61.5m to fund clinical trials for ‘super-charged’ cancer treatment

Vancouver-based biotech Zymeworks has raised US$61.5 million to support clinical trials for drugs aimed at training the body to target cancerous cells. Zymeworks CEO Dr.

Jan 11, 2016 1:23 PM Read more >

Why Vancouver's Wiivv is ready to scan your body parts to create the perfect wearable

Shamil Hargovan and Louis-Victor Jadavji have sunk about $2 million over the past year-plus preparing to launch their tech startup.

Jan 11, 2016 9:30 AM Read more >

Lendful partners with Alterna Bank in fintech deal worth up to $15m

An Ontario-based financial institution is looking westward to B.C.’s financial technology (fintech) scene to connect with Millennials.

Jan 6, 2016 8:04 AM Read more >

Vancouver’s emerging FinTech scene poised to push back against Canada’s financial centre

B.C. Technology Industry Association is formalizing a financial technology cluster after 24 startups specializing in this sector have launched since 2011

Jan 5, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Technology Outlook 2016: Artificial intelligence, workforce diversity, major growth in store this year for tech sector

Technology leaders expect Canada’s transition from resource-based to knowledge-based economy to accelerate in 2016

Jan 5, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Bell has fastest mobile speeds among Canada’s ‘Big Three’ carriers: report

Canadians who have resolved in 2016 to get the fastest speeds possible on their mobile phones should set their sights on Bell (TSX:BCE), according to a report from OpenSignal.

Jan 4, 2016 2:00 AM Read more >

Misleading ads force Telus to pay customers a record $7.3 million

Telus (TSX:T) has agreed to pay out $7.34 million in rebates to customers after the Competition Bureau determined the Vancouver-based telecom giant used misleading ads.

Dec 30, 2015 8:34 AM Read more >

Telus CEO Darren Entwistle buys $10m in company shares after prices fall

The CEO of Telus (TSX:T) has bought just under $10 million worth of shares in the telecom giant this past month, the Vancouver-based firm announced Tuesday (December 22).

Dec 22, 2015 8:08 AM Read more >