Technology

Ballard acquires American fuel cell company Protonex in $30-million deal

Ballard (TSX: BLD) is adding 85 more patents to its portfolio as part of a $30-million deal to acquire a U.S. company specializing in fuel cell technology.

Jun 29, 2015 9:51 AM Read more >

Vancouver’s QuickMobile expands workforce to Singapore

Vancouver’s QuickMobile has expanded its team to Asia for the first time, opening a satellite office in Singapore.

Jun 25, 2015 4:17 PM Read more >

Telus overtakes Rogers as Vancouver’s top wireless performer: report

If you’re a Vancouverite whose cellular coverage cuts out frequently or you have problems speedily browsing the Internet on your smartphone, chances are you’re a Wind Mobile customer.

Jun 24, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. tech companies catch eye of U.S. investors looking to diversify portfolios

Appeal of local firms going up as commodities and the loonie decline

Jun 23, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver’s UrtheCast acquires Spanish satellites for $102 million

The Vancouver tech company developing the first ultra high-definition camera for outer space is locking down even more out-of-this-world assets.

Jun 23, 2015 10:16 AM Read more >

B.C. biotech and life sciences sector cements itself as powerhouse industry

Surrey-incubated company MetaOptima is leading the way as new companies emerge in market

Jun 23, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

3D printing could fundamentally change our relationship with food

Press print, and eat!

Jun 22, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Computing takes quantum leap as Burnaby’s D-Wave breaks 1,000-qubit barrier

The Burnaby company behind the world’s first commercially viable quantum computer has taken another leap in advancing the field.

Jun 22, 2015 10:32 AM Read more >

Why B.C.’s white-hot tech sector is still being outpaced by its neighbours

While B.C.’s high-tech sector continues to grow at a warp speed pace, the province still has a long way to go to catch up to neighbours across Canada and the U.S., according to a study released Friday (June 19) from BC Stats. “B.C.

Jun 19, 2015 2:25 PM Read more >

Canadians often paying more than G7 pals for mobile phone plans: report

Despite a price drop for some mobile phone plans, findings released Thursday (June 18) from Wall Communications revealed Canadians are still paying more for similar services found in most other developed nations

Jun 19, 2015 9:36 AM Read more >