Ryerson Futures partners with Barclays to launch FinTech accelerator in Mumbai
Zone Startups, the startup acceleration program run by Ryerson Futures, announced the launch of a Mumbai-based accelerator,…
Deputy Premier Deb Matthews to be Ontario’s first Minister Responsible for Digital Government
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced a reshuffling of her cabinet, including the creation of a Minister position meant…
Leaders Fund says borders between U.S. and Canada “dissolving” following investment in Boston-based Zaius
Canada is moving away from the nascent startup ecosystem it was even five years ago and getting noticed on a global scale.…
Toronto-based Akindi works with Tiny Hearts for launch of Scantron alternative iPhone app
Two Toronto-based startups have worked together to launch an app version of an edtech platform tackling a major pain point…
Hacker reportedly steals 45 million records from Toronto-based VerticalScope properties
According to a report from ZDNet, a hacker has stolen 45 million records from 1,100 websites and forums hosted by VerticalScope,…
Canadian Bar Association and LegalX hosting legal innovation pitch competition
On August 12, the Canadian Bar Association — which represents 36,000 members of the legal profession — and MaRS’…
Ontario commits $43 million to Waterloo Region transit hub, all-day GO service for #TOWRCorridor
The government of Ontario announced a step to make all-day GO service between Waterloo Region and Toronto a reality. Through…
Lighthouse Labs launching satellite web development bootcamp in Halifax
Lighthouse Labs, a coding academy with locations in across Canada, is entering Halifax with the launch of a web development…
City of Toronto launches Digital Main Street platform to help businesses go digital
Toronto mayor John Tory announced the launch of an online business support program called Digital Main Street, with the goal…
Indochino opens first shopping centre showroom, announces 67% YTD growth
As so-called Retail Prophet Doug Stephens once said, we are apparently at the end of the beginning of ecommerce. “We’ll…
Wattpad partners with Turner to adapt Wattpad stories for M. Night Shyamalan series
Wattpad is partnering with Turner, owner of TV networks like TBS and TNT, to give its writers the opportunity to have their…
Ontario investing $3 million to support Sarnia biotechnology hub
The province of Ontario is partnering with Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, the organisation behind the Bowman Centre biotechnology…
ImStar Therapeutics raises $1.8 million to research ALS treatment solutions
Vancouver-based ImStar Therapeutics, which is developing treatments for ALS, has raised $1.8 million in seed financing. BDC…
City of Montreal announces $100 million fund for smart city startups
Montreal mayor Denis Coderre and Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy and Minister responsible…
AccessNow founder Maayan Ziv talks business benefits of accessibility at #TechTO
At the latest TechToronto meetup last week, AccessNow founder Maayan Ziv kicked off her presentation with a photo of a step…