Technology

Why Vancouver’s BuildDirect is offering employees unlimited vacation days

Tech startup is leaving it up to workers to decide how much time they take off

Jan 15, 2016 8:03 AM Read more >

Suncor, Cenovus put up $100m for new Vancouver-based cleantech fund

Two Calgary-based energy giants are contributing up to $100 million for a new B.C. cleantech fund aimed at entrepreneurs.

Jan 14, 2016 2:30 PM Read more >

B.C. Tech Summit signals shift in thinking for province’s resource-dependent economy

B.C. Tech Summit runs January 18-19

Jan 14, 2016 1:28 PM Read more >

Corus Entertainment buys Shaw Media for $2.65b

Shaw Communications Inc. is selling Shaw Media to Corus Entertainment Inc. in...

Jan 13, 2016 8:24 AM Read more >

Vancouver’s ‘white hat’ hackers ride lawless ethics frontier

Computer security troubleshooters still not governed by international code of conduct

Jan 12, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

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 >