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Smart meters could save businesses money while increasing the province’s power grid efficiencies

Smart meters could save businesses money while increasing the province’s power grid efficiencies

New white paper suggests BC Hydro is underestimating savings of smart grid technology
Vancouver online gaming company hits Facebook milestone

Vancouver online gaming company hits Facebook milestone

A new virtual casino game developed by Vancouver's Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc . (TSX-V:LVH) appears to be a hit with Facebook Inc . (Nasdaq:FB) fans. In March, LVFH launched its Real Vegas Casino on Facebook.
Vancouver startup launches virtual stock-trading pool

Vancouver startup launches virtual stock-trading pool

Did you buy Facebook Inc . stock at US$38 per share thinking it would go Google on you and triple in the first year? If you're a stock market newbie, you might want practise with virtual investments through stockpools.
BC Cancer Agency gets $21m donation from Jambor Foundation

BC Cancer Agency gets $21m donation from Jambor Foundation

The BC Cancer Agency has received a $21.4 million donation from the Jambor Foundation – the largest individual donation it has ever received.
Danish venture capitalist plots takeover of QLT

Danish venture capitalist plots takeover of QLT

Another major proxy battle is brewing in Vancouver. Biotech company QLT Inc .
Yes, there's a business app store for that

Yes, there's a business app store for that

Businesses looking for enterprise apps designed for Android devices no longer have to wade through hundreds of games and novelty apps in Google Play. Vancouver's Partnerpedia has launched a new app market just for business.
HootSuite launches social media tool for financial services pros

HootSuite launches social media tool for financial services pros

Vancouver-based HootSuite Media Inc. is launching a social media tool geared at financial services professionals.
It’s late May 2012, do you know where your data is?

It’s late May 2012, do you know where your data is?

Employees using personal devices at work pose security risks for businesses
GrowLab announces spring cohort

GrowLab announces spring cohort

Vancouver startup accelerator GrowLab yesterday announced the five new companies that have been selected to enter its three-month program. Teams from around the world applied to join GrowLab to work on a range of products and applications.

Venture capital still scarce for local clean-tech companies

No deals signed yet with VCs one year after trip to Silicon Valley