Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Technology

GrowLab reveals its spring 2014 cohort companies

GrowLab reveals its spring 2014 cohort companies

Three startups from Vancouver and one from Calgary have been chosen to participate in GrowLab's spring 2014 program, the startup accelerator announced March 7.
B.C. tech sector had a billion-dollar year: BCTIA

B.C. tech sector had a billion-dollar year: BCTIA

B.C. technology companies raised $1 billion in venture capital and public and private equity financing and in 2013, according to the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA).
Tax implications associated with moving to the cloud can be costly: EY

Tax implications associated with moving to the cloud can be costly: EY

Operating in the cloud and not being aware of the tax implications can hit a company’s bottom line, according to a March 5 EY report.
Silicon Valley venture capitalist comes shopping for the next HootSuite with new $150 million fund

Silicon Valley venture capitalist comes shopping for the next HootSuite with new $150 million fund

From electronic gift cards to padlocks that use smartphones for a key, Vancouver has a wealth of innovative high-tech products and companies
Telus pulls out of Canada's wireless lobby group

Telus pulls out of Canada's wireless lobby group

In a surprise move, Telus (TSX:T) has withdrawn from the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), the telecom has announced.
Top 10 must-have free apps to grow your business

Top 10 must-have free apps to grow your business

Technology that helps you expand your business doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, there are many free (and free-to-try) applications for your smartphone, tablet and computer on offer that can greatly improve the level of service you provide to your customers, streamline your social media efforts and even hire new talent as your company grows. Here are our top 10 favourite freebies:
Telus buys Kelowna electronic medical record provider Med Access

Telus buys Kelowna electronic medical record provider Med Access

Telus' health division Telus Health has acquired Med Access Inc., a Kelowna-based company that offers electronic medical record (EMR) services to more then 2,000 physicians in Canada, the company announced Monday.
MDA turns profit in 2013; Westport doubles losses

MDA turns profit in 2013; Westport doubles losses

Two of B.C.'s largest high-tech companies have posted fourth quarter financials with dramatically different bottom lines.
Teachers’ union calls strike vote

Teachers’ union calls strike vote

But officials say it's a long time before we can expect classes to be cancelled
Ballard CEO retiring as company nears break-even point

Ballard CEO retiring as company nears break-even point

Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) stock took a 14% bounce after the company posted fourth quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations and put the company closer to its goal of breaking even.