Google reportedly nearing deal for waterfront development in Toronto
A Google subsidiary is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the City of Toronto for a “digital-city project,” according…
Square launches contactless payments and chip reader in Canada
US-based financial services company Square has launched a brand new contactless payment and chip reader in Canada. The company…
Uber may shut down Quebec operations due to new licensing requirements
Uber will be ceasing operations in Quebec on October 14th, 2017, if the company can’t come to an agreement with the provincial…
Tourism Montreal partners with OTT Financial to support WeChat Pay
Canadian financial services institution OTT Financial has established a partnership with Tourism Montreal. Tourism Montreal…
Lyft reportedly expanding into Canada this year
American ridesharing service Lyft might have plans to expand beyond the US. According to The Information, citing three people…
Ontario gov’t launches program to provide residents with free smart thermostats
Ontario’s provincial government wants residents to switch to smart thermostats. As part of the province’s Green Ontario…
RBC wants to use AI to give customers financial advice
Canadian bank RBC is hedging on a bet that its customers will want to get banking advice from artificial intelligence. Canada’s…
Transferwise launches borderless bank account in Canada
It can be almost impossible for foreign citizens to set up bank accounts in certain countries, and for people like freelancers…
CIBC buys PC Financial, plans to rebrand to Simplii Financial
The Loblaw Group and CIBC have announced an end to their PC Financial banking partnership. CIBC — the smallest of Canada’s…
Innisfil saved $73,500 through Uber public transportation partnership
It’s a problem that’s common across Canada’s small towns: Poor public transportation options. For people without cars,…
Kiwi wants to help smokers quit with its smartwatch app
Artificial intelligence startup Kiwi wants to help smartwatch owners quit smoking. Developed as a standalone app for Android…
Canada’s privacy commissioner speaks against invasive electronic device searches at US border
The Canadian privacy commissioner is taking a stance in the ongoing debate surrounding Bill C-23. The bill, sponsored by Canada’s…
Non-profit launches hub dedicated to educating Canadians about electric vehicles
They’re modern, they’re high-tech, and they’re environmentally friendly. Techies love them, but for many consumers, electric…
OTT Financial Group arranges WeChat Pay partnership with Tourism Toronto
While Canadians eagerly await the launch of Android Pay and Samsung Pay, Chinese messaging app WeChat’s ‘Pay’ platform…
Toronto appoints chief transformation officer to help the city become a more “innovative” public service
The search is finally over; Toronto has found its Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). Michael Kolm will be Toronto’s first-ever…