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Wind Mobile shakes up leadership in wake of AWS-3 spectrum win

Wind Mobile shakes up leadership in wake of AWS-3 spectrum win

Wind Mobile is replacing its CEO with another leader experienced in the arena of regional wireless carriers. Alek Krstajic, who led Public Mobile as CEO before it was purchased by Telus (TSX:T) in 2013, is taking over the top job from Pietro Cordova.
Startups to battle for $300,000 in prizes at BCIC-New Ventures competition

Startups to battle for $300,000 in prizes at BCIC-New Ventures competition

With new tech startups sprouting up in B.C.’s vibrant tech community on weekly basis, Angie Schick there’s one sure-fire way to gain credibility: win the BCIC-New Ventures competition.
UrtheCast brings in first-ever revenue, posts profit of US$6 million

UrtheCast brings in first-ever revenue, posts profit of US$6 million

The Vancouver tech firm endeavouring to place the world’s first Ultra high-definition camera in space has accomplished another first: revenue. UrtheCast (TSX:UR) brought in US$3.
Chris Hadfield urges Vancouver tech community to ‘push ourselves to the edge’

Chris Hadfield urges Vancouver tech community to ‘push ourselves to the edge’

Col. Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station, speaks at Vancouver Board of Trade's B.C. Tech Forum
CRTC reforms include $25 basic TV package, pick-and-pay options

CRTC reforms include $25 basic TV package, pick-and-pay options

An “entry-level” TV package for $25 and the ability to choose specialty channels a la carte are among the reforms the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has outlined in a bid to modernize TV viewing.
CoinTrader, company behind Vancouver’s first Bitcoin ATM, sold for $1.5m

CoinTrader, company behind Vancouver’s first Bitcoin ATM, sold for $1.5m

The Vancouver company responsible for the world’s first Bitcoin ATM is cashing in all its chips. CoinTrader.net — or Bitcoiniacs, as it’s also known by — has been acquired for $1.
Why Emily Carr University and Highline are matching students with tech startups

Why Emily Carr University and Highline are matching students with tech startups

The theory goes that people who are left-brain dominant are more logical and prone to the sciences, while those who are right-brain dominant are more intuitive and artsy.
Drones pave the way for easier roof inspections

Drones pave the way for easier roof inspections

Pilot turns unmanned aerial vehicle system into all-seeing roof inspectors
Are quantum laptops coming in the next 10 years?

Are quantum laptops coming in the next 10 years?

Quantum computers — which use subatomic particles to process complex calculations — may seem like something out of science fiction.
Water-technology sector tapping B.C.’s liquid assets

Water-technology sector tapping B.C.’s liquid assets

Small and medium enterprises cashing in on everything from farming the sea to cleaning waste water