Technology

Bell hit with $750m lawsuit over allegations it sold customer data to advertisers

Bell Mobility (TSX:BCE) and subsidiary Virgin Mobile Canada have been hit with a $750-million class-action lawsuit following allegations they tracked and sold sensitive customer data as part of a now-cancelled relevant ads program (RAP) .

Apr 17, 2015 12:08 PM Read more >

Slack raises US$160m in latest funding round, pushing valuation to US$2.8b

Business-messaging app Slack continues to bulk up its funding at nearly the same rate it’s adding users.

Apr 16, 2015 11:01 AM Read more >

Telus to invest $4b in B.C. infrastructure through 2018

Telus (TSX:T) is promising to enhance its wireless networks and boost broadband coverage in B.C. as it invests $4 billion in additional infrastructure for the company through 2018.

Apr 15, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Schneider Electric makes its mark on Vancouver Island

It’s been just over 10 years since French conglomerate Schneider Electric bought Victoria-based Power Measurement.

Apr 13, 2015 8:13 AM Read more >

Surrey’s Health Tech Innovation Hub gives way to ‘mind-blowing’ advancements

A glance out of the second-storey window of the Health Tech Innovation Hub reveals a dozen or so doctors and nurses dressed in scrubs, heading across the street from Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH).

Apr 10, 2015 11:04 AM Read more >

Health tech startup Ayogo raises $2.5 million from investors

Medical software developer Ayogo had a healthy check-up with investors in April. The Vancouver-based startup has announced it raised $2.5 million in series A funding to help expand its product line globally.

Apr 9, 2015 10:29 AM Read more >

Bell agrees to adjust customer data collection after privacy watchdog threatens court action

Bell (TSX:BCE) has done a U-turn and agreed to abide by a ruling from Ottawa’s privacy watchdog after initially refusing to seek explicit consent when collecting sensitive customer data for targeted ads.

Apr 8, 2015 5:06 PM Read more >

Finance deals boost B.C. tech’s trajectory

Anchor companies, startups seek ways to fund major expansion

Apr 7, 2015 1:49 PM Read more >

Billion dollar telescope project approved

A massive $1.5 billion telescope project that was threatened by Canada’s reticence has been saved at the last minute

Apr 7, 2015 10:02 AM Read more >

SFU Surrey cultivating market-ready technology

Program links tech, business students to develop products with practical application

Apr 7, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >