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Local biotech invests in erectile dysfunction drug

Local biotech invests in erectile dysfunction drug

Pacific Therapeutics (CNSX:PT) is planning to move into the lucrative erectile dysfunction treatment market.
Twothirds Water launches crowdfunding campaign

Twothirds Water launches crowdfunding campaign

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.
BCIT students call for labour dispute resolution

BCIT students call for labour dispute resolution

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.
Post-secondary institutions increasingly eyeing Surrey market for expansion

Post-secondary institutions increasingly eyeing Surrey market for expansion

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
Burcon NutraScience raises $5.75m in share offering

Burcon NutraScience raises $5.75m in share offering

Burcon NutraScience Corp. (TSX:BU) has raised $5.75 million through share offering and plans to use the investment to help commercialize its process for adding protein to sports drinks.
Electric vehicle rebate program undersubscribed

Electric vehicle rebate program undersubscribed

Car makers cherry-picking where to make EV options available
Payfirma, UrtheCast make national top 20 innovators list

Payfirma, UrtheCast make national top 20 innovators list

Payfirma, the Vancouver mobile payment company that turns tablets into point of sales terminals, will be among 20 Canadian companies recognized by the Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) at a banquet in Toronto tonight.
E-beam targets E.coli enterprise

E-beam targets E.coli enterprise

Port Coquitlam company's irradiation technology could cut contamination in meat and other foods but is not approved for use in Canada
Innovation or bust

Innovation or bust

Constant, consistent forward movement is needed for any organization to survive
HootSuite HQ expands into City of Vancouver-owned site

HootSuite HQ expands into City of Vancouver-owned site

Social media management software company HootSuite is moving into a larger head office in Vancouver thanks to a deal that the company struck with city hall.