Technology

Analysts say law will hurt legitimate businesses that communicate electronically

Plunging revenue is set to spur layoffs at Day4 Energy Inc. (TSX:DFE) as the solar panel maker continues to struggle. Day4Energy announced March 30 that its revenue sank 83.7%, from US$57.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 to US$9.

Even the rich are reluctant to pay $200 million for a yacht sight unseen, so a B.C. company has built a business that allows prospective buyers to take a virtual tour first

Rising interest in technology companies moving more investment dollars from resource enterprises

A Vancouver accelerator that has helped spawn 35 new companies in the wireless space is launching a new machine-to-machine (M2M) accelerator program in partnership with Sierra Wireless (TSX:SW) and Rogers (TSX:RCI).

One of Vancouver’s clean-tech darlings, Saltworks Technologies , has landed a contract with NASA to develop a water recovery system for the International Space Station .

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd . (TSX: MDA) suggests it may have to lay off workers, thanks to a lack of funding in the federal budget for a critical program.

The majority of Canadian businesses are planning to maintain or increase their social media spending this year, according to a Creative Group survey.

A provincially funded, rock-concert-themed jobs fair will tour northern B.C. over the coming months to educate the young about labour-market trends and career opportunities.

BioteQ Environmental Technologies Inc .