Brookfield Institute launches digital literacy pilot with $2 million from Ontario gov’t, philanthropists
The Brookfield Institute at Ryerson University is launching a new digital literacy and coding pilot program designed to help…
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Facebook and the DMZ announce winners of Digital News Innovation Challenge
Facebook, the DMZ, and the Ryerson University School of Journalism have announced the winners of its Digital News Innovation…
Federal privacy commissioner argues for right to be forgotten
Canada’s privacy commissioner took the stage at a Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) privacy summit in Toronto last week…
Bunz launches rewards program, calls it a cryptocurrency
Toronto-based Bunz has launched a digital points rewards currency called BTZ. BTZ can be used within the trading and bartering…
Brightspark now open to accredited investors through wealth management firms
Brightspark has opened up its platform to include accredited investors through wealth management firms. Brightspark said that…
Wealthsimple launches savings account
Wealthsimple has launched a savings account, its first product outside of investing. The company said benefits of the Smart…
Dash MD raises $500,000 to help hospitals communicate aftercare to patients
When University of Waterloo student Zack Fisch broke his leg found himself in the emergency room, he had an otherwise normal…
Wattpad announces Dexter Ong as Wattpad Studios’ head of Asia
Wattpad has announced that Dexter Ong will act as its head of Asia for Wattpad Studios, the company’s arm dedicated to…
Today in crypto: OMERS Ventures joins OB1 investment, Mogo launches MogoCrypto
This week, several Canadian institutions and companies made strides in the cryptocurrency space in Canada. Here’s the latest…
Women’s coworking space The Wing opening first Canadian location in Toronto
A New York-based coworking space for women is set to open its first Canadian location in Toronto. According to a report from…
OneEleven and Aviva Canada announce five startups accepted into insurtech growth program
OneEleven has announced the five startups that have been accepted into its insurtech growth program, which it is hosting in…
Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Healthy Pets raises $500,000 for veterinary telemedicine service
Toronto-based Healthy Pets has launched with $500,000 in seed funding from Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures Capital.…
AI could help doctors make better healthcare decisions and treat patients proactively
While artificial intelligence gets a lot of attention for its capacity to transform wide-ranging industries, it’s difficult…
Today in key hires: Coconut Software adds chief revenue officer, ChefHero hires new VP of marketing
Over the past week, three Toronto-based companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s…