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Companies rev up green transportation products

Companies rev up green transportation products

While one B.C. early-stage company debuts its electric bus, other local businesses, including Vancouver’s Westport Innovations, have struggled to make a profit in the sector
Electric cars, camels and cool women

Electric cars, camels and cool women

Electric cars were a cool topic this week.
Now your car can trace your footsteps — Vancouver startup deploys beacons for consumers

Now your car can trace your footsteps — Vancouver startup deploys beacons for consumers

Trent Shumay doesn’t bother waiting until he’s in his car before turning on the stereo. When he leaves the office, a beacon inside his glove box detects his approach and sends a message to his smartphone asking if he wants to get the stereo pumping.
QLT’s $300m merger with pharma firm Auxilium collapses

QLT’s $300m merger with pharma firm Auxilium collapses

Embattled biotech QLT Inc. (TSX:QLT) has taken another huge hit
Apple Watch watch: Vancouver app developers ponder product opportunities in upcoming release

Apple Watch watch: Vancouver app developers ponder product opportunities in upcoming release

Targeting the right market is key to developers’ efforts to capitalize on recently unveiled wearable technology
Big boost in electric vehicle charging sessions could give B.C. retailers a positive jolt

Big boost in electric vehicle charging sessions could give B.C. retailers a positive jolt

Electric vehicle charging sessions have more than doubled in B.C. in the past year
Webtech Wireless CEO resigns suddenly

Webtech Wireless CEO resigns suddenly

Scott Edmonds, president and CEO of Webtech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW), resigned abruptly on October 1, the company announced a day later on October 2
B.C. restaurant industry aims to chop high turnover rates with mobile app

B.C. restaurant industry aims to chop high turnover rates with mobile app

Restaurateur Daniel Frankel often gets phone calls from Harbour Air’s base manager, asking him to confirm identities of employees trying to validate a company discount offered by the airline.
Diamond mogul Charles Fipke donates $9.1 million to UBC for Alzheimer's research

Diamond mogul Charles Fipke donates $9.1 million to UBC for Alzheimer's research

Fipke moved to make donation after long-time friend Bill Bennett diagnosed with the disease
How I Did It: Sheila Bouman

How I Did It: Sheila Bouman

Former teacher successfully moved from the classroom to the boardroom