MaRS report says AR, AI, and IoT are the next three major tech sectors
In a new report, MaRS details companies across Canada that are changing consumer habits, as well as the top three emerging…
PopRX hopes to reduce barriers to prescription access with innoviCares partnership
Toronto-based PopRx, which allows users to organize and manage prescriptions from the phone, has announced a partnership with…
#TechTO launches #HealthTO and #FinTechTO to encourage more community collaboration
Just two months after the launch of SalesTO, TechToronto has announced the launch of two more offshoot events promising to…
Report: Top Canadian VC deals amount to $446 million in Q2
According to PE Hub Canada, which provides regular updates on the funding environment in Canada, Q2’s top Canadian VC…
Vancouver-based Amber Financial Services raises $5 million
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Amber Financial Services has raised a $5 million seed round, according to a report from Techvibes.…
Sun Life Financial partners with MaRS to collaborate with health and FinTech startups
MaRS Discovery District today announced a partnership with Sun Life Financial. “Health as we know it is radically being redefined,…
Ontario Access to Justice Challenge selects ten startup finalists
Ryerson University’s Legal Innovation Zone, in partnership with the Ministry of the Attorney General, has announced the…
FounderFuel hosting Spring 2016 cohort Demo Day
On July 12, Montreal-based FounderFuel accelerator is bringing together founders and investors from Silicon Valley, Montreal,…
Shop.ca lays off 30 employees in advance of potential sale
Earlier this week, BetaKit broke the news that Toronto-based e-commerce startup Shop.ca had filed for creditor protection from…
Ashley Madison facing U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation
After one of the largest data breaches in the world which resulted in the release of millions of users’ personal details…
Report: Canadian CEOs may be overconfident about future challenges
Canadian CEOs are pretty confident about their company’s future growth, according to a survey from KPMG Canada. KPMG…
Goldmoney acquires U.S.-based precious metal dealer
TSX-traded Goldmoney, which recently realigned its BitGold gold-based payment system, announced the acquisition of U.S.-based…
Report: Canada must move away from manufacturing exports, embrace data-driven business exports
According to a report from The Conference Board of Canada, Canada can no longer rely on high commodity prices or traditional…
Shoelace co-founder explains the problem of finding a problem to solve
With many levels of government constantly singing the praises of entrepreneurship and tighter-knit startup communities emerging…
Ernst & Young announces regional finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year program
Four months after opening nominations for its Entrepreneur of the Year award, which is meant to recognize Canada’s top…