Technology

The University of British Columbia has announced an expansion of its School of Economics that will add 10 new faculty members, more than 300 new student spaces and a new undergraduate degree program with a focus on the global economy.

Vancouver’s BroadbandTV was among five companies recognized as one of Canada’s top digital companies, along with Vancouver mobile game developer A Thinking Ape, at the annual Digi Awards in Toronto Tuesday.

After three days of what CUPE describes as “intense” bargaining, a provincial framework deal was reached late Sunday night by the College and Institutes Support Staff Bargaining Association (CISSBA) and the government’s BC Post Secondary Employers’ Association, CUPE announced yesterday.

Cantronic Systems Inc. (TSX-V:CTS), a B.C. company that makes video surveillance and infrared cameras, plans to buy back its common shares and go private.

Vancouver’s Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT) announced this morning that it will be expanding its product line with the introduction of natural gas-powered versions of two Ford Super Duty Trucks.

Microsoft has lifted the veil on a Vancouver studio that is developing a new game franchise. But if it is being earmarked for work on the highly anticipated new Xbox console, Microsoft isn't saying.

Pacific Therapeutics (CNSX:PT) is planning to move into the lucrative erectile dysfunction treatment market.

A Vancouver startup that has developed a portable water purification system for use in developing countries is planning to use crowdfunding to jumpstart the business.

With classes cancelled today due to a strike by instructors and support staff, students at the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) are calling on Premier Christy Clark to resolve the labour impasse at the school.

The rapidly growing area’s younger demographic and dearth of post-secondary options are convincing SFU, Kwantlen and private institutions to expand their enrolment capacity south of the Fraser River